DeltaV Network Smart Switches

Introduction

The DeltaV Network ―Smart‖ switches are the next generation in the use of commercial off-the-shelf(COTS) components in control systems. Called―purpose-built‖ commercial components theses witches combine the lower cost of off-the-shelf components with DeltaV specific software and

features to make them more integrated and plugand-

play in the control network.

DeltaV Smart Switches require no configuration to

function in the DeltaV network. Accessing the   

advanced features takes only minor configuration

that is easy to perform using the DeltaV Wizard and

secured so you can’t incorrectly configure any

switching functions that impact the performance of

the DeltaV system.

The purpose-built switch also allows the DeltaV

system to provide an auto port lockdown advanced

security feature that is easy for a control system user

to implement: an increasingly important product

feature in today’s hostile environment.

Benefits

Plug and Play installation. Smart Switches are

configured with DeltaV-compatible settings so that

they can be installed into a DeltaV network right out

of the box. They require no user configuration to fully

support DeltaV network communications. In addition,

there is no user access to make changes to this

default configuration, so you never have to worry

about the switch you install being incorrectly

configured.

Auto lockdown prevents unauthorized network

connections- Disabling unused network

connections is a security ―best practice‖ and helps

you comply with plant security policies. With the oneclick

lockdown capability built into the switch, you

can automatically lock all unused network ports in

the system with a single button click in a DeltaV

application.

Full range of switch hardware configurations.

DeltaV network switches are available in a variety of

hardware solutions. From a 24-port rack-mounted

unit to both fixed-port and modular field-mounted

switches, the DeltaV network switch will meet a wide

variety of network requirements.

These switches are all you need to implement a

DeltaV network. The DeltaV network switches can

be used in place of the currently supported Cisco

and Hirschmann switches to implement DeltaV

control networks.

The VE6046, VE6047 and VE6048 DeltaV Smart

switches can be used in applications where the

Cisco switches were previously used.

The VE6041, VE6042 and VE6043 Smart Switches

can be used anyplace a DIN rail field mounted

switch is required.

In most cases the DeltaV network switches can be

used as a drop-in replacement for our existing

supported managed switches.

Fully supported by Emerson. As Emerson

products, these DeltaV Network Switches are

completely supported by Emerson. You receive full

technical support from our Global Service Center,

warranty support, product support, and education—

all from Emerson. In the unlikely event you have a

switch failure the Smart Switches are included in the

Express Module Replacement program so you can

obtain quick replacements.

Product Description and Specification

The DeltaV network ―smart‖ switch is a Fast-

Ethernet Layer 2 network switching device. The

switch is available in three models:

The VE6046, VE6047 and VE6048 DeltaV Smart

Switch: 19‖ rack-mountable 8, 16 or 24-port modular

switch with wired and fiber connections and 2

Gigabit wired or fiber uplinks.

DeltaV Plug-and-Play Installation

The DeltaV switches are easy to install in your

DeltaV network. Since they come preconfigured from

the factory, installation is as simple as mounting the

unit, connecting the communications cables, and

powering up the unit. The switch is configured to

begin communications on power up—no additional

setup is required for the switching function to work

properly.

Auto Security Lockdown

The DeltaV Smart Switch has our patent-pending

auto lockdown security technology to prevent

unauthorized access to the network.

The DeltaV one-click lockdown application will

automatically locate all of the Smart Switches in the

network and display their locked or unlocked status

While any user can view the switch security status

only users with Can Download, Can configure and

Can Calibrate privileges are able to lock and unlock

the switches.

The DeltaV one-click lockdown security application

will send a lock or unlock command to all the

switches in the network with a single click.

The ―lock‖ command tells the switch to find all of the

unused network ports and disable them. It will also

memorize what devices are connected on each local

port to prevent an existing device from being

replaced by an unauthorized rogue device.

Another single click will command all the switches to

―unlock‖ to add a new device or to troubleshoot any

network problems. The optional 60 minute relock

timer will automatically relock all of the switches to

prevent the devices from accidentally being left in

the insecure, unlocked state.

This application can be run from just the

ProfessionalPlus or can also be installed on operator

or maintenance stations for easy user access.

All locking and unlocking events are logged in the

DeltaV Event Journal so you can easily monitor

unlocking events for unusual activity and to be sure

proper security procedures are being followed.

Network Monitoring

The Smart Switch provides view-only access to the