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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. This immediately returns the system to full redundancy

capability as quickly as possible with no time wasted configuring

the switch prior to installation.

Plug-and-play installation. Smart Switches are configured

with DeltaV-compatible settings so that they can be installed

into a compatible DeltaV network right out of the box. They

require no user configuration to fully support DeltaV network

communications. There is no user access to make changes to

this default switching configuration so you never have to worry

about a misconfigured switch impacting network performance.

Plug and play requires any existing switches or network devices

to be configured to communicate in 100/1000 full duplex or to

auto-negotiate. See the compatibility sections in this document

for details.

DeltaV Network Device Command Center

The DeltaV Network Device Command Center is a DeltaV

application that provides full integration of the DeltaV Smart

Switches into the DeltaV and the DeltaV 2.5 networks. The

Command Center is used to perform switch commissioning

to create the communication between the DeltaV network

and the switch management application. The Network

Device Command Center provides access to the switch and

network diagnostics, device alert details, and port lockdown

applications. The management application provides a

centralized application to commission, diagnose, troubleshoot,

and secure the DeltaV Smart Switches. The Command Center

can be viewed by any DeltaV user.

The ability to commission and lock switches is limited to

the Can Configure, Can Calibrate, and Can Download user

privileges. Starting in DeltaV v13.3 the DeltaV Smart Switch can

be installed in the DeltaV 2.5 network or other DeltaV networks

external to the DeltaV control network. For the DeltaV Smart

Switch to be installed in a network the switch must be connected

to a DeltaV workstation (for example, Professional Plus) running

control modules.

Benefits

Completely Managed by DeltaV. Power up the switch and it is

automatically discovered by the DeltaV switch commissioning

application in the Network Device Command Center (formerly

the Smart Switch Command Center). The network address

is automatically assigned by DeltaV DCS or by the user when

installed in the DeltaV 2.5 network (new in DeltaV v13.3).

Just provide a switch name, description, and select a few setup

parameters and the switch begins reporting. No more serial

connections are required to configure switches.

Network alerts and diagnostics automatically reported

to DeltaV workstations. Operators and maintenance

stations will automatically receive device alerts indicating

network communications irregularities. The DeltaV

Network Device Command Center application provides

the interface to diagnose and troubleshoot network problems.

All built-in without the need for third party applications for

network monitoring.

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 one-click lockdown capability built

into the switch, you can automatically lock all unused network

ports in the system with a single button click in the DeltaV

Network Device Command Center application. Easy to secure the

network from intrusions.

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.

The broad line of DeltaV Smart Switches are all you need to

implement a complete DeltaV control network.

Fully supported by Emerson. As Emerson products, these

DeltaV Network Switches are completely supported by Emerson

when used within the DeltaV network. You receive full technical

support from our Global Service Center, warranty support,

product support, and education—all from Emerson.

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, these switches combine the lower cost of off-the

shelf components with DeltaV specific software and features

to make them more integrated and plug-and-play in the

DeltaV Area Control Network (ACN) and other DeltaV networks

external to the ACN.

DeltaV Smart Switches require no configuration to function in

the DeltaV networks. Accessing the advanced features takes

only minor configuration that is easy to perform using the

DeltaV Network Device Command Center and secured so you

can’t incorrectly configure any switching functions that impact

the performance of the DeltaV system.

•  Completely managed by DeltaV systems

•  Network alerts and diagnostics automatically

reported to DeltaV workstations

•  Can be installed on the network between the

DeltaV workstations and the Emerson Smart

Firewall (DeltaV 2.5 network)

•  Plug-and-play installation

•  Auto security lockdown

•  A full line of Industrial Rated Fanless Switches

•  Fully supported by Emerson

DeltaV Smart Switches require no configuration to function in

the DeltaV networks. Accessing the advanced features takes

only minor configuration that is easy to perform using the

DeltaV Network Device Command Center and secured so you

can’t incorrectly configure any switching functions that impact

the performance of the DeltaV system.

This purpose-built switch 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.

Accessing the Console.

Secure Shell (SSH) and serial connections are provided using a USB-C cable (except for the RM2040).

The Advanced Configuration menu includes a handful of settings that allow you to customise

the switch for your specific use case while conforming to the requirements of the DeltaV Regional Control

Network.

SSH communications provide a secure connection to the switch console.

Encryption in SSH communications provides additional security for switch operation

and maintenance by protecting user credentials and preventing interception.

Full range of switch hardware configurations.

The new generation of DeltaV network switches offers a wide range of hardware solutions.

From 30-port rackmount units to ffxed-port DIN-rail switches,

DeltaV network switches meet a wide range of network requirements.

The extensive line of DeltaV Smart Switches is all you need to implement a complete DeltaV control

network.

Emerson provides full support. As an Emerson product,

these DeltaV network switches are fully supported by Emerson when used in a DeltaV network.

Fully supported by Emerson.

As Emerson products, these DeltaV Network Switches are completely supported

by Emerson when used within the DeltaV network.

You receive full technical support from our Global Service

Center, warranty support, product support, and education — all from Emerson.

Full range of switch hardware configurations.

The new generation of DeltaV network switches offers a wide range of hardware solutions.

From 30-port rackmount units to ffxed-port DIN-rail switches,

DeltaV network switches meet a wide range of network requirements.

The extensive line of DeltaV Smart Switches is all you need to implement a complete DeltaV control

network.

Emerson provides full support. As an Emerson product,

these DeltaV network switches are fully supported by Emerson when used in a DeltaV network.

Fully supported by Emerson.

As Emerson products, these DeltaV Network Switches are completely supported

by Emerson when used within the DeltaV network.

You receive full technical support from our Global Service

Center, warranty support, product support, and education — all from Emerson.

Plug and Play Installation.

The new generation of DeltaV Smart Switches feature a

DeltaV-compatible setup that installs out of the box into a compatible DeltaV network.

They require no user configuration to fully support DeltaV network communications.

NDCC ensures that the configuration of all Smart Switches on the network remains consistent,

so you never have to worry about misconfigurations affecting network performance.

Plug and Play requires that any existing switch or network device be configured for 100/1000 full-duplex

communication or auto-negotiation.

Auto-lock prevents unauthorised network connections.

Disabling unused network connections is a security “best practice” that helps you comply with factory

security policies.

With the switch’s built-in one-click lockout feature, you simply click a button in the DeltaV Network

Appliance Command Centre application to

to automatically lock all unused network ports on your system. Easily protect your network from intrusion.

The port locking algorithm has been enhanced to allow locking of multiple daisy-chained DeltaV nodes,

as well as detection of new nodes within dynamically determined uplink ports.

You can also configure the switch to ignore lockdown commands on specific switch ports if the

application requires it.

For example, a port connected to a virtualised host server to allow DeltaV VMs to move between hosts.

Improved performance.

The switching ASICs used in these new products offer new capabilities

such as increased network buffers, the ability to process/forward/filter packets

based on more L2 address information such as IP addresses, UDP or TCP ports, and a non-blocking

architecture.

and non-blocking architecture, in addition to more powerful CPUs for control plane and management

operations.

Plug and Play Installation.

The new generation of DeltaV Smart Switches feature a

DeltaV-compatible setup that installs out of the box into a compatible DeltaV network.

They require no user configuration to fully support DeltaV network communications.

NDCC ensures that the configuration of all Smart Switches on the network remains consistent,

so you never have to worry about misconfigurations affecting network performance.

Plug and Play requires that any existing switch or network device be configured for 100/1000 full-duplex

communication or auto-negotiation.