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- Page 1 6716 VIA16 PoE Ethernet Switch User Guide and Manual 5/25/2018 © Acuity Brands Lighting Canada 1439 17 Ave SE • Calgary, AB • T2G 1J9 Phone +1 (403) 243-8110 www.pathwayconnect.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents About VIA Ethernet Switches .................... 3 Installation Instructions ..................... 3 Panel Layouts ........................4 Front Panel – model 6716 ..................... 4 Configuration ........................5 Network Setup ......................5 Device Properties ......................6 Advanced Settings ....................... 8 VLAN Support ......................8 VLAN Setup ...................... -
Page 3: About Via Ethernet Switches
About VIA Ethernet Switches Pathway VIA Ethernet switches are designed for live entertainment Ethernet systems, including audio and DMX-over-Ethernet networks. This manual covers the 6716 VIA16 model. The VIA Ethernet Switch is intended specifically for signal routing between Pathport DMX- over-Ethernet nodes, or similar equipment, and Ethernet-aware lighting and audio control products, such as consoles and controllers and end equipment. -
Page 4: Panel Layouts
6716 VIA16 Manual Panel Layouts Front Panel – model 6716 The user must provide an SFP (small-form pluggable) fiber adaptor to allow connection of the mini-GBIC ports to fiber optic networks. Use Pathway part number 6799, or see Appendix 1 for recommendations on SFP adaptor selection. -
Page 5: Configuration
6716 VIA16 Manual Configuration All configuration of the VIA16 must be done through the free software tool, Pathscape. To download Pathscape, go to the Pathway website at http://www.pathwayconnect.com/index.php/products/software/176-pathscape and click the download link. For instructions on how to set properties and send transactions to devices, refer to the Pathscape manual. -
Page 6: Device Properties
6716 VIA16 Manual Device Properties The following fields are shown in the device properties panel. Some are editable, while others are read-only. Property Description Name Name of the device. User-defined. Notes Additional notes. User-defined. MAC Address Factory-assigned media access control address. Read-only. - Page 7 6716 VIA16 Manual Ring Protect Designates which port to use as the fall back link to other Secondary Port switches. Valid range is port 15 thru 18. RSTP Enable Enable / Disable the Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP). Indicates the presence of an external power supply capable of PoE External Supply supplying PoE (48VDC).
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Page 8: Advanced Settings
6716 VIA16 Manual Advanced Settings VLAN Support VLAN support must be enabled to allow access to the Ring Protect feature and to the VLAN set up and configuration menus. Once Ring Protection is enabled, VLAN support cannot be disabled. Click the checkbox in the Device Properties panel to enable VLANs. -
Page 9: Vlan Configuration
6716 VIA16 Manual Property Description Specifies lowest VLAN ID# available. VLAN Range Start: <x> Valid range: 1 to 4095. Default is 1. Specifies highest VLAN ID# available. VLAN Range End: <x> Valid range: 1 to 4095. Default is 10. Specifies the VLAN ID# used by the management processor. -
Page 10: Vlan Configuration: Network Settings
6716 VIA16 Manual Each VLAN ID# must be configured separately, and each VIA switch must be uniquely identified on each VLAN in use on that switch. There is currently no way of copying properties from one VLAN to another. The VLAN ID# is assigned to individual ports in the VLAN Patch tab. -
Page 11: Vlan Configuration: Dhcp Server
6716 VIA16 Manual When in doubt, we recommend using a mode of ‘Static’ and configuring each switch and VLAN combination with a unique IP address and appropriate subnet mask. VLAN Configuration: DHCP Server VIA switches can automatically assign IP addresses to connected devices, using a DHCP (dynamic host configuration protocol) server. -
Page 12: Vlan Configuration: Igmp
6716 VIA16 Manual VLAN Configuration: IGMP When using multicast data packets, such as streaming ACN (sACN), bandwidth efficiency may be improved by using IGMP (Internet group management protocol) to enable multicast filtering. Property Explanation Enable/disable IGMP snooping – allows the switch to... -
Page 13: Ring Protect Setup
6716 VIA16 Manual Ring Protect Setup For Ring Protect mode to function, VLAN support must be enabled. Property Description Status of Ring Protect Mode. Disabled (default): Ring Protection feature is turned off Ring Protect Mode Master: Only one switch may be set as the Master. -
Page 14: Rapid Spanning Tree
6716 VIA16 Manual If changes are made to the ring configuration while the ring is active, it may be necessary to reboot all switches for the changes to take effect. Rapid Spanning Tree Property Description RSTP Enable Enable / Disable The Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP). -
Page 15: Quality Of Service (Qos)
6716 VIA16 Manual Quality of Service (QoS) Quality of Service determines the relative priority of different data packets, which in turn determines which packets should receive preferential routing from a VIA switch. QoS is often used for the distribution of video and audio signals, including the Dante® audio standard, to meet the signal’s required timing constraints. -
Page 16: Factory Default
6716 VIA16 Manual Factory Default In the event of a loss of communication with the device (eg. Management VLAN accidentally set to a value outside the VLAN range), it is possible to reset the switch to factory settings. While powered, insert the tip of a pen or paperclip into the small hole in the front panel next to the PoE LED and press and hold the reset button for 5 seconds. -
Page 17: Port Properties And Configuration
6716 VIA16 Manual Port Properties and Configuration Port Status and properties may be reviewed by expanding the device in the device tree, and clicking on a subdevice, or port. The properties for that port will then be shown in the properties panel. - Page 18 6716 VIA16 Manual Shows the status of the link (up or down) and the link speed. Link Status Read-only. Shows the type of port currently selected (Copper RJ45 or Port Type Gigabit Capable Fiber). Read-only. If the connected device supports Link Layer Discovery Protocol...
- Page 19 6716 VIA16 Manual The PoE class as reported by device. Read-only. Not Detected: not a PoE device Class 0: No class reported, 15.4W draw assumed PoE Status Class 1: Uses up to 4W Class 2: Uses up to 7W Class 3: Uses up to 15.4W PoE Active Draw (mW) Consumption as reported by the PoE controller, in milliwatts.
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Page 20: Vlan Type
6716 VIA16 Manual VLAN Type VLANs must be enabled from the Advanced Settings menu for this option to be shown. Property Description Untagged (normal, default): Only data belonging to the port’s specified VLAN ID# will be transmitted. Typically set when VLAN connected to end equipment. -
Page 21: Vlan Id
6716 VIA16 Manual VLAN ID# The VLAN ID# option is only shown for ports set as Untagged. Property Description Sets the VLAN tag used by the port. Only data packets belonging to this VLAN ID will be transmitted by the port. -
Page 22: Art-Net Trap-And-Convert
6716 VIA16 Manual Art-Net Trap-and-Convert When enabled, Art-Net data packets with broadcast address destinations are trapped and converted to E1.31 sACN multicast packets, as the packets enter the port of the switch. The resulting sACN packets may then be filtered using the IGMP settings. All other Art-Net broadcast packets, such as ArtPoll, are discarded. -
Page 23: Port Poe Setup/Status
6716 VIA16 Manual Port PoE Setup/Status Allows review and management of power consumption used by devices running on Power- over-Ethernet (PoE). Except for Maximum Allocation, the PoE settings are not user-editable. The Maximum PoE Allocation allows you to set an upper limit to the power available to a connected device, such as a Pathport gateway of Vignette wall station. -
Page 24: Port Link Mode
6716 VIA16 Manual different information. This property is only shown when a device is connected to the port in question. Port Link Mode Allows review and editing of the port’s communication speed. Auto-negotiation allows the switch and the connected device to determine the fastest mutually supported connection speed. -
Page 25: Sfp Module (Fiber Ports Only)
6716 VIA16 Manual SFP Module (Fiber Ports Only) Property Description Not Detected No module inserted Not Support Module is not compatible/supported 1000Base-SX Module is recognized as type noted 1000Base-LX Module is recognized as type noted 6716-200-REV1 2018-05-25... -
Page 26: Firmware Upgrades
6716 VIA16 Manual Firmware Upgrades Firmware upgrades may only be done using Pathscape. The most recently released firmware is bundled with the most recent version of Pathscape. To ensure you have the most up-to-date firmware available for upgrading, ensure you have... -
Page 27: Appendix 1: Sfp Fiber Adapter Selection
6716 VIA16 Manual Appendix 1: SFP Fiber Adapter Selection The VIA16 allows the end user to provide a fiber adaptor. The adaptors are typically referred to as an SFP (Small Form Pluggable transceiver) or mini-GBIC (gigabit interface converter). Pathway part number 6799 is an SFP 850nm Ethernet Optical Transceiver that is compatible with VIA10, VIA12 and VIA16. -
Page 28: Appendix 2: Virtual Local Area Network (Vlan)
6716 VIA16 Manual Appendix 2: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) A VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) is a group of ports on the switch (or switches) that are configured to pass traffic to one another, but not to ports on any other VLAN. When multiple VLANs are established, some ports on the switch may need to be configured specifically to pass all VLAN traffic, to ensure overall traffic is routed correctly. -
Page 29: Software Configuration Of Vlans
6716 VIA16 Manual Software Configuration of VLANs VLANs may be configured with Pathscape. Refer to software documentation for complete configuration instructions. When configuring the switch, make sure your computer is connected to a Normal (Untagged) port set to the same VLAN ID# as used by the management processor. Failure to do so will prevent configuration from being applied. - Page 30 VLAN ID# Label IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway IGMP Snooping IGMP Querier DHCP Server Art-Net Alternate Mapping QoS Level...
- Page 31 6716 VIA16 Manual Switch Label: Port Connected Device Normal/Uplink VLAN ID# ArtNet to sACN PoE Max Link Mode SFP Type 6716-200-REV1 2018-05-25...
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Page 32: Appendix 3: Ring Protection
Appendix 3: Ring Protection Ethernet wiring schemes are based on a ‘star’-wiring topology. Ring (or loop) data wiring – where the last device in a chain is wired back to the first device – is forbidden. Only one data path between any two devices is allowed. But star-wiring layouts are prone to single point failures. -
Page 33: Appendix 4: Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
6716 VIA16 Manual Primary port is the main (active) UPLINK connection link on the Master switch, joining to the rest of the network. All transit switches must also have one port configured as the primary. Only ports 15 through 18 are available to be used as the primary port. If using copper, typically port 15 will be primary and 16 will be secondary. -
Page 34: Appendix 5: Qos Settings
6716 VIA16 Manual Appendix 5: QoS Settings Quality of Service priorities are determined by the Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP) field contained in each data packet header. DSCP values may range from 1 to 64, and are mapped to four egress (output) queues. The egress queues are, in turn, numbered from 1 (Best Effort) to 4 (Highest Priority).