Application Overview
Power utilities commonly utilize Gigabit-speed Ethernet systems in substations for automatic control, protection, remote maintenance and disturbance analysis. These systems are mission critical requiring ruggedized, redundant networks to ensure maximum system reliability.
Key Considerations
Key Volktek Benefits
| Feature | Benefit | ||
| Reliability | Redundant Power | Operate one even one goes down |
1) Built-in surge protection, dual power sources, and battery backup 2) Ensure stable device operations for 24/7 network reliability. |
| USB Port | Lower OPEX for Configuring and Upgrading | The USB flash drive port has multiple functions including - Upgrading undeployed switches - Easily installation and upgrades - System-config and local Syslog back-up |
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| Availability | Link Redundancy | Fast Network Recovery |
1) React to physical link failure and recover immediately 2) Provide an alternate pathy link to support continuous transmission. |
| Performance | Quality of Service (QoS) | Define the Critical Networks |
1) Specific networks can be prioritized 2) Optimize the network performance and bandwidth utilization |
| Security | 802.1x RADIUS / TACACS+ | Secure the Network by Authenticating the Users | 1) Specify a whitelist of allowed MAC addresses to connected network. 2) limit the number of devices connected to a single downlink port |
| e-mail Alarm | Triggered Events Alert Via Email |
1) Notify the administrator if real-time problems occur 2) Help administrators to quickly identify, isolate and resolve network issues. |
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| Management | Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) | Access Device and Network Information | Provide management of SNMP traps or alert messages |
| PoE ON / OFF + PD Alive Check | Intelligent PoE+ for Powered Devices |
1) Enable or disable the power supply to the powered devices 2) The powered ports can send keep-alive checking packets to the devices to increase system reliability. |
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Application Diagram
