DeltaV Network Smart Switches

switch network monitoring capabilities. Using a thirdparty

SNMP application (such as ―What’s Up Gold‖)

and standard SNMPv3 communications, you can

collect network data and monitor the health of the

switch. Since this is view-only access, there is no

chance the monitor access will allow any

configuration changes to the switch providing secure

monitor access.

In addition, you can use the built-in web interface on

the switch to use the browser on your switch

management workstation* for a view-only user

interface to access switch information.

The view only Web interface provides a secure and easyto-

navigate view into the internal switch status information.

Switch Setup—DeltaV Wizard

The DeltaV smart switch is easy to set up using the

DeltaV Wizard build into the switch. By simply

connecting the serial cable and running a terminal

access application such as Hyperterminal (included

on the XP-based DeltaV workstations), you can

easily enable the advanced features using a simple

question and answer format. Only the switch

settings allowed by the wizard are user accessible in

the switch. See the Wizard parameter table at the

end of this document for details

The DeltaV Wizard allows any user to easily setup

the switch without having to worry about accidentally

changing the proper configuration needed for

DeltaV.

The Ease-of-Use Wizard prevents users from

entering a non-DeltaV network address by limiting

the address choices to only those available within

the DeltaV LAN. The subnet address is

preconfigured for DeltaV to make this setup even

easier.

Switch Access Security

All user access to the switch is protected by

passwords. The DeltaV Wizard provides a questionand-

answer format to change the default passwords,

if desired. The switch is set up by default to allow

remote access for view-only user functions and to

access the Setup Wizard to make setup changes

over the network. If desired, either or both of these

remote access capabilities can be disabled using the

wizard. If Telnet is disabled, the only configuration

access to the switch will be via the serial connection

directly at the switch. Disabling remote access has

no impact on the one-click lockdown function. SNMP

v3 access is always enabled in a view-only mode.

Compatible with all Versions of the

DeltaV System

Switches are compatible with all versions of DeltaV

for switching and monitor functions and can be used

to expand or retrofit existing DeltaV systems and for

replacement spares for some existing Cisco and

Hirschmann switches—the auto switch lockdown is

compatible only with DeltaV v10.3.

Compatible

with non-DeltaV Switches

The DeltaV Smart Switch can also be installed in a

mixed system with the currently supported Cisco or

Hirschmann switches, as desired.

Reliable Hardware

The DeltaV Smart Switch is based on hardware

produced by a recognized supplier of industrialgrade

networking equipment. All switches are fanless

and have redundant power connections with

external alarm contacts. They are also available in

high temperature, conformal coated versions for use

in harsh environments.

`*Note- Web interface must be accessed from a Switch

Management Station computer where DeltaV is not installed on

the computer.

Typical network implementation would use the VE6048 as a central switch located in a rack room where AC

power is available with the VE6041 (or VE6042 or VE6043) as a field-mounted switch for controllers in fieldmounted

locations. If required as part of the network architecture, multiple VE6048 switches can be

interconnected using the gigabit ports to provide a network backbone to connect devices or other DeltaV

switches.

The VE6042 or VE6043 can also be used as a central switch if a more modular switch solution is required or to

meet extended environment specifications due to the location of the central switch.

Please consult v 10.3 DeltaV Books on Line for detailed network layout examples and detailed

instructions on network design using DeltaV Smart Switches.

Ordering Information

The specifications and DeltaV ordering numbers below provide the information necessary to help design the

DeltaV network and order the necessary equipment to implement the network.

Note the ordering information in dark, multiline borders are extended specification devices, single line borders are

standard specifications. Extended specifications are higher temperature, conformal coated switches with

additional certifications as listed in the certification table at the end of the document.

The KJ1611x1 Terminal Access Cable is required to setup switch and must be ordered separately. One

cable can access any switch – does not require a cable for each switch. Order 2 or 3 cables so extra

cables are available if required. Specifications for creating your own cable are in DeltaV Books on line