Ring/Network Coupling; Preparing A Ring/Network Coupling - Hirschmann RS20 Reference Manual

Redundancy

6.2 Ring/Network Coupling

Use the ring/network coupling to redundantly couple an existing ring (HIPER-
Ring, MRP, Fast HIPER-Ring) to another network or another ring. Make sure
the coupling partners are Hirschmann devices.
Note: Two-Switch coupling
Make sure you have configured a ring (HIPER-Ring, MRP, Fast HIPER-Ring)
before setting up the ring/network coupling.
With this dialog you can:

display an overview of the existing Ring/Network coupling,

configure a Ring/Network coupling,
 switch a Ring/Network coupling on/off,

create a new Ring/Network coupling, and

Delete Ring/Network couplings
6.2.1

Preparing a Ring/Network Coupling

STAND-BY switch

All devices have a STAND-BY switch, with which you can define the role
of the device within a Ring/Network coupling.
Depending on the device type, this switch is a DIP switch on the devices,
or else it is exclusively a software setting (Redundancy:Ring/Network
Coupling dialog). By setting this switch, you define whether the device
has the main coupling or the redundant coupling role within a
Ring/Network coupling. You will find details on the DIP switches in the
"Installation" user manual.
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6.2 Ring/Network Coupling
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