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Networks
Networks
This section provides high-level information on networking issues.
Network planning issues for an Experion process control network are also described in the
following documents:
Overviewdescribes the basic concepts and terminology as well as the capabilities of an
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Experion process control network.
Fault Tolerant Ethernet Overview and Implementation Guide includes information
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about configuring a system that conforms to Honeywell's High Security Network
architecture. It contains information about network equipment specifications,
configuration, IP addressing, and network topologies.
Network planning considerations
In planning your Experion network, your considerations should include the following issues.
Issue
Domains or workgroups
Network topologies
Network security
Experion security
features
Network redundancy
Process Controllers
Controllers other than
Process Controllers
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Select the most appropriate structure.
For more information, see the Network and Security Planning Guide.
Select the most appropriate network topology.
For more information, see the Network and Security Planning Guide.
Determine your network security requirements.
For more information, see the Network and Security Planning Guide.
Determine your Experion security requirements and decide what type
of security you need to implement.
For more information, see the Network and Security Planning Guide.
Decide whether you need redundant networks.
Determine the networking requirements of your Process Controllers.
If you have controllers other than Process Controllers, determine how
you are going to connect them to the network.
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