Introduction To The Ml600; Design Aspects; Overview - GE MultiLink ML600 Instruction Manual

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Overview

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Introduction to the ML600

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Design Aspects

MULTILINK ML600 ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Multilink ML600
Ethernet Communications Switch
Chapter 2: Product Description
Product Description
The MultiLink ML600 Ethernet Switch is designed as an Ethernet edge solution in heavy-
duty industrial, military, and un-controlled temperature applications, as well as an
economical solution for the growing requirements of managed networks. The ML600
series, a six-port versatile family of compact edge switches, loaded with factory
configurable fiber and AC/DC power options, alarm terminal block, and innovative
packaging is ready to serve the needs of edge-of-the network applications.
The ML600 switches have a wide breadth of port configurability and fiber port type
options: six 10/100 copper ports or four 10/100 copper ports and two 100 Mb fiber ports.
The ML600 is a heavy-duty switch with extended temperature operation ranges for
hardened factory-floor applications. The breadth of models and selection of fiber ports
offers the best price-to-value ratio for each user and installation. The compact package is
ideal for network edge installations, and can be DIN-rail mounted to suit any application.
The MultiLink ML600 switches include a Link Loss Learn™ (LLL) feature to qualify for
redundant and self-healing managed network structures. The LLL feature allows the
ML600 switches to flush internal address buffers in milliseconds to permit quick changes in
LAN packets flow, allowing the reconfiguration signal to pass down the line to other ring
switches in the redundant structure for faster recovery. The ML600 switches, combined
with other MultiLink managed switches running STP/RSTP, can often provide high
availability redundant LANs at economical cost.
The MultiLink ML600 Ethernet Switch is designed for factory floor applications. The ML600
models are built with high-grade components and constructed using special thermal
techniques and a metal case for heavy duty industrial jobs. In addition to a hardened AC
power option and jack, terminals for internal DC power are available for 24 or 48 V DC. The
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