Multi Link Hardened Ethernet Communication Switches Ethernet Communication

Multi. Link Hardened Ethernet Communication Switches Ethernet Communication Solutions for the Industrial Automation, Power Utility and Transportation Markets 1 GE Consumer & Industrial Multilin

Why network your devices? As the functionality of devices found in substations and industrial facilities grows, and with the emergence of standards such as IEC 61850, the desire and need to network your devices with reliable communications grows as well. Networking your devices will provide: • Access to your devices from anywhere in within or outside your facility • The ability for devices to communicate directly with each other (Peer-to-Peer) • Simplified System troubleshooting • Improved visibility and management of your assets 2 GE Consumer & Industrial Multilin

Designed for Harsh Environments Multi. Link is a family of Ethernet Switches that are designed specifically for use in: • Industrial Facilities • Substations • Traffic Control Markets Industrial Facilities Utility Stations Traffic Control Systems 3 GE Consumer & Industrial Multilin

Strict Industrial Network Requirements These unique markets have special requirements not usually found in traditional communication equipment such as: • Ability to Withstand Harsh Environments • High Degree of Security • High Reliability • Modularity - Ability to communicate with many different devices and types of communication ports • Ease of configuration 4 GE Consumer & Industrial Multilin

Certified to be used in Harsh Environments Multilink Ethernet Switches are designed and tested to meet the same requirements to withstand harsh environments as all of our relays and meters. • IEC 61850 -3 - Standards for reliability of communication networks and systems in Substations • IEEE 1613 - Standards for the design of communication network equipment to • NEBS Level 3 - Stringent test level required for high reliability in harsh • ETSI Certified - European Telecommunications Standards Institute, which establishes the telecommunications standards in Europe • NEMA TS 2 - Stipulates the environmental requirements for traffic control equipment. • -40° C to +85° C - Tested to the IEC 60028 -2 -1 & IEC 60028 -2 -2 standards without the use of fans • IP 40 Rated - Specifies the extent to which the equipment is protected against foreign particles and the degree that persons are protected from enclosed hazards be used in substations and industrial sites environments and mission critical applications (Competitive Local Exchange Carriers) 5 GE Consumer & Industrial Multilin

Highest Degree of Management Security Multi. Link Switches provides the highest degree of network security available. All network management functions are protected against unauthorized access through: • SNMPv 3 - Provides encrypted authentication and access security for network management functions • Secure Web Management - SSL (Secure Socket Layer) - Same technology used by financial institutions ensures secure access to switch management via the web • Remote Access Security - Limits access to SNMP via the web and Telnet to designated IP addresses • Password Security - Multi-level CLI log-in enforced to ensure authorized access 6 GE Consumer & Industrial Multilin

Highest Degree of Network Security Multi. Link Switches security ensures that only authorized users gain access to the network through the switch User Access Security Features include: • Port Security - Restricts port traffic to only authenticated MAC addresses • RADIUS - Provides port based access control authentication of users through a controlled database. Commonly used in wireless networks • TACACS+ - Provides access control of central servers through authentication and authorization • SMTP email alerts - Alarms Trigger notifications generated by a security violation 7 GE Consumer & Industrial Multilin

Highly Reliable Networks with Fast Fault Recovery Multi. Link Switches provide high network reliability and availability through: • Redundancy in both Ring and Mesh network architectures • Fast fault recovery times using industry standard RSTP (IEEE 802. 1 w) • Link-Loss-Alert allows for seamless detecting of fiber link loss to re-route transmission to a redundant path • Enhanced diagnostics for fast, efficient, and proactive troubleshooting of network problems 8 GE Consumer & Industrial Multilin

Simple Network Management Multi. Link Switches provide full management capabilities through the powerful and simple to use Graphical User Interface. With this interface you will be able to manage: • Virtual Local Area Networks (VLAN) - Configure and Create Virtual Local Area Networks to handle bandwidth more efficiently and provide additional security • Quality of Service (Qo. S) - Provide the ability to prioritize traffic • Port Mirroring - Monitor all traffic on any Ethernet port to facilitate troubleshooting • Identify traffic patterns - Monitor port traffic to identify utilization of network traffic • Event Log - Identify occurrences of ports going down or illegal switch access attempts 9 GE Consumer & Industrial Multilin

Simple Network Management Easily identify the status of all communication ports Monitor the status of each of the communication ports over the Ethernet network in Real-Time 10 GE Consumer & Industrial Multilin

Simple Network Management Simplified Switch Setup All network communication settings can be configured in one easy step 11 GE Consumer & Industrial Multilin

Simple Network Management Programmable Alarm Contact Warnings Program which types of errors and warnings will trigger the external Alarm Contact 12 GE Consumer & Industrial Multilin

Simple Network Management Easy to understand Ethernet Traffic Statistics Monitor all of the different types of network traffic passing through each communication port 13 GE Consumer & Industrial Multilin

Simple Network Management Informative Event Logs View the Switch Event Log that indicates Port Availability, Authorized and Unauthorized Access attempts and Switch Configuration Changes 14 GE Consumer & Industrial Multilin

Simple Network Management Easy VLAN Configuration Create VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks) to help to optimize Bandwidth and Network Efficiency 15 GE Consumer & Industrial Multilin

Multi. Link 3 Models Available to fit any Application ML 1600 ML 2400 19” Rack Mounted Managed Switch 9” Panel Mounted Managed Switch ML 600 Compact Unmanaged Switch 16 GE Consumer & Industrial Multilin

ML 2400 19” Rack Mounted Managed Switch • Modular design supports multiple connection types for application flexibility • Supports up to 12 fiber optic ST/SC ports or 24 copper RJ 45 ports • Ports can be mounted on Front or Rear of unit • Up to 4 Gigabit uplink ports available • Robust easy to use network management 17 GE Consumer & Industrial Multilin

ML 1600 9” Panel Mounted Managed Switch • Modular design supports multiple connection types for application flexibility • Supports up to 8 fiber optic ST/SC ports or 16 copper RJ 45 ports • Redundant power supply available • Up to 4 Gigabit uplink ports available • Robust easy to use network management 18 GE Consumer & Industrial Multilin

ML 600 Compact Unmanaged Switch • Ideal for locations with a few Ethernet devices • Provides 6 switch ports; 1 or 2 of which may be 100 Mb fiber; balance 10/100 Mb copper • Can be used in Self-Healing and Redundant LAN architectures • Rated from -25°C to +75°C • DIN Rail mounting options • Best Price-to-Value solution available 19 GE Consumer & Industrial Multilin

Multi. Link Ethernet Communication Ports Available: • 10/100 Mbit RJ 45 Copper ports • 10 Mbit multimode ST Fiber Optic ports • 100 Mbit multimode SC Fiber Optic ports • 100 Mbit singlemode SC Fiber Optic ports • 1 Gigabit RJ 45 Copper uplink ports • 1 Gigabit multimode SC fiber Optic uplink ports Additional fiber optic port types available. Please contact factory for details 20 GE Consumer & Industrial Multilin

Multi. Link Hardened Ethernet Communication Switches Summary: Industrial Hardened – Meets all Industrial, Substation, and Transportation standards and requirements High level of Security – Ensures all access to the switch or network is from an authorized source Simplified Network Management – Graphical User Interface for all configuration and troubleshooting Fast Fault Recovery Times – Quick detection of broken links and re-routing of network traffic Modular Design – Supports multiple connection types to fit all applications 21 GE Consumer & Industrial Multilin Reps emial April 4