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6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P Models
Running firmware 6.1
User Guide
January 2021
ETHERNET
SWITCHES
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Pathway Connectivity
1439 17 Ave SE • Calgary, AB • T2G 1J9
+1 (403) 243-8110
support@pathwayconnect.com

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  • Page 1 ETHERNET SWITCHES 6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P Models Running firmware 6.1 User Guide January 2021 Pathway Connectivity 1439 17 Ave SE • Calgary, AB • T2G 1J9 +1 (403) 243-8110 support@pathwayconnect.com...
  • Page 2 Copyright © Pathway Connectivity A Division of Acuity Brands Lighting Canada (“Pathway”) and its licensors. All rights reserved. This software and, as applicable, associated media, printed materials and “on-line” or electronic documentation (the “Software Application”) constitutes an unpublished work and contains valuable trade secrets and proprietary information belonging to Pathway and its licensors.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    C O N T E N T S ABOUT VIA ETHERNET SWITCHES ..........1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............1 OPTIONAL MOUNTING ACCESSORIES ..........2 PANEL LAYOUTS ................3 FRONT PANEL ..................3 MODEL 6750, 6750-P �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3 MODEL 6752-P, 6754-P ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3 REAR PANEL ..................3 MODEL 6750 ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3 MODEL 6750-P �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4 MODEL 6752-P �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4 MODEL 6754-P �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4...
  • Page 4 BASIC PROPERTIES ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������30 DEVICE INFO ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������30 DEVICE TIME SETTINGS ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������31 NETWORK PROPERTIES �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������31 ADVANCED FEATURES ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������32 VLAN PROPERTIES ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������33 Art-Net TRAP AND CONVERT ����������������������������������������������������������������������������33 REMOTE MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT ��������������������������������������������������33 RING PROTECT PROPERTIES (EAPS) ��������������������������������������������������������������34 PoE PROPERTIES (6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P) �����������������������������������������������������36...
  • Page 5 LINK DETAILS �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������46 NETWORK PARTNER (LLDP) �����������������������������������������������������������������������������47 VLAN PROPERTIES ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������48 Art-Net TRAP AND CONVERT ����������������������������������������������������������������������������48 POE PROPERTIES (NOT SHOWN ON VIA12 MODEL 6750) �����������������������������49 UPGRADING DEVICE FIRMWARE ............51 FACTORY DEFAULT ................52 FRONT PANEL LOCKOUT ..............53 FRONT PANEL UI AND MENU ............54 SETTING SECURITY MODE ..............54...
  • Page 6 Requirements and Limitations ���������������������������������������������������������������������������87 Definitions for EAPS �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������87 Software Configuration of Ring ��������������������������������������������������������������������������88 APPENDIX 5: QoS SETTINGS ............89 APPENDIX 6: ELECTRICAL AND COMPLIANCE INFORMATION .90 ELECTRICAL INFORMATION ..............90 MODEL 6750 �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������90 MODEL 6750-P ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������90 MODEL 6752-P, 6754-P ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������90 COMPLIANCE ..................90...

  • Page 8: About Via Ethernet Switches

    Rack ear accessories included with the 6750 and 6750-P for attaching unit to 19” equipment rack Use the included machine screws (2 per side) to attach the rack ears to the either side of the metal chassis (6750 and 6750-P models).

  • Page 9: Optional Mounting Accessories

    Warning: Except for the chassis plug marked for AC input, all ports on the VIA12 are intended for low voltage and/or data lines only. Attaching anything other than low voltage sources to the data ports may result in severe equipment damage, and personal injury or death. January 2021 VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual...

  • Page 10: Panel Layouts

    Risk of electric shock. Disconnect power before opening. Risque de decharge electrique. Debrancher le pouvoir avant d'ouvrier. 100-240 VAC 50/60Hz 0.3A MAX 2x SFP+ ports for fiber transceivers or copper Direct-Attach cables VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual January 2021...

  • Page 11: Model 6750

    Multimode fiber for AC Thru MODEL 6754-P powerCON Connector for AC Input opticalCON QUAD RJ45 etherCON connectors for Multimode fiber powerCON Connector Connectors [Primary (top) pair connected only] for AC Thru January 2021 VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual...

  • Page 12: Sfp+ Ports

    SFP+ PORTS Models 6750 and 6750-P have two SFP+ compatible ports on the rear of the device. These require the user to provide an SFP or SFP+ fiber transceiver to allow connection to fiber networks. See Appendix 1: SFP+ Fiber Adapter Selection for more information on selecting a fiber transceiver.

  • Page 13: Security

    See WARNING BOX regarding unsecured protocols below. By default, all Pathway Connectivity products sent and/or receive Pathway ssACN which is an authenticated method of transporting the E1.31 protocol within a Security Domain. January 2021 VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual...

  • Page 14: Security Domains

    “Read Only” (previously “Locally Secured”) Prior to Pathscape version 4.1, this was shown as “Locally Secured”. Read Only means the front panel was used to create a unique (and hidden) password to allow front-panel-only configuration. VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual January 2021...

  • Page 15: Green Padlock - "My Domain" Shows Devices In The Current Domain

    Pathscape. If you upgrade to version 5 or later firmware, the device will appear with a red padlock and you will need to add it to a domain before you can use it. January 2021 VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual...

  • Page 16: Creating A Security Domain

    Firmware Updater. Select the devices to upgrade, and choose Select Latest, then Send Firmware. (See the Upgrading Device Firmware section for more detail). The devices will go offline and come back with a red padlock. • From the Security menu, choose New Domain. VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual January 2021...
  • Page 17 Next. If you wish to add some but not all devices to this domain, click on the checkbox next to each device you’d like to add, and then click Add Devices. January 2021 VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual...
  • Page 18 • Clicking the Print button will open a Print Dialog, from which you may choose a printer to print to. • You may also right-click on the Recovery Key, then Select All and Copy the key to the clipboard and store it in a safe place. VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual January 2021...
  • Page 19 Log In button in the toolbar. Note: The Security Toolbar option under the Window menu must be checked. You can also click on the Security menu and select the Log In menu item. January 2021 VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual...
  • Page 20 Log In button will change to the Log Out button, and the name of the domain Once logged into a domain, the currently logged into will appear next to it. VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual January 2021...

  • Page 21: Administering A Domain

    This section is broken down further into functions that relate to Domain Management, including Domain Name and Passwords, and Devices in Domain, which allows you to add and remove devices in the Domain. January 2021 VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual...
  • Page 22 This will help you identify which is the old domain. Log into the old domain using the old password and remove the devices. When they come back online, they will appear as Ready to Secure. Add them to the new domain using the new password. VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual January 2021...
  • Page 23 Clicking on this button will bring up the Add Devices window, where Ready to Secure devices can be added to the current Security Domain. Click on the checkboxes next to the devices you want to add to the Domain, and click the Add Devices button. To add January 2021 VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual...
  • Page 24 If you remove all devices from a domain and then want to add devices back to that domain, you will have to create a new domain with the same name, copy down the new Recovery Key, and add those devices again. NOTE: The original Recovery Key is now useless. VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual January 2021...

  • Page 25: Manage Devices

    Device Restore Points. DEVICE RESTORE POINTS With the release of firmware V6.0, certain Pathway products (VIA Switches including models 6750, 6750-P, 6752 and 6754; Pathport gateways including OCTO, QUATTRO, 6824 [previously 1014], eLink and Vignette Clock) will support Device Restore Points.
  • Page 26 Click the checkbox next to each device on which you’d like to recall its restore point. To check all devices, click the topmost checkbox. Click Recall Device Restore Point to confirm. Note that if there are no connected devices that support this feature, this button will be grayed out. VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual January 2021...

  • Page 27: Recovering A Domain

    • From the menu, choose Security > Recover Domain. • The Reset Device Security window will open. • Type in the 25-digit Recovery Key and press Next. January 2021 VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual...
  • Page 28 • Now you can log into the Domain Administration Utilities Panel using the new Admin password you just specified. At this point you can set a new user password as well, using the Change Passwords button, as explained above. VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual January 2021...

  • Page 29: Retaining Device Settings From Unknown Domains

    You must use Pathscape 4 or later. As a reminder, the device label will appear in the earlier versions of Pathscape as “Use latest Pathscape PC software to secure”. Other properties will be shown and are correct, but any attempts to change them will fail. January 2021 VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual...

  • Page 30: Local Configuration Only - Using Via Without Pathscape

    Read Only. If you want to use a PC for further configuration, you must use the front panel to Reset Security settings, then use Pathscape to add it to a Security Domain. VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual January 2021...

  • Page 31: Disabling Security

    To re-enable Security on a device that has been Disabled by User, use the front panel to Reset Security settings, and add the device to Pathscape as explained above. January 2021 VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual...

  • Page 32: Pathway Ssacn (Secure Sacn)

    • If you have a network with multiple consoles: specify a different TX password for each console, and set the appropriate receiving devices to receive only one password or the other, effectively having them “listen” to traffic from the desired console only. VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual January 2021...

  • Page 33: Using Pathway Ssacn With Via

    On the relevant VIA switch Ports, under the Art-Net Trap and Convert section, select the TX Protocol to convert trapped Art-Net packets to for that Port. Options are standard E1.31 sACN or Pathway ssACN. You may also choose to disable the function. January 2021 VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual...

  • Page 34: Notes About Pathway Ssacn

    However, receive devices can accept any number of different custom passwords. See the Pathscape manual section on Pathway ssACN for more detail about setting and managing Pathway ssACN passwords across your network. VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual January 2021...

  • Page 35: Software (Pathscape) Configuration

    IP range as the computer and other devices on the lighting network. Additionally, the VIA12’s name in the device list will be shown as its IP address. Give it a useful name before continuing. January 2021 VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual...

  • Page 36: Device Properties

    NOTE: If all properties are read-only (grayed out and uneditable), make sure you are logged into the correct Security Domain. PATHWAY SECURITY DOMAIN DOMAIN NAME The name of the Security Domain the device is currently assigned to. VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual January 2021...

  • Page 37: Basic Properties

    DEVICE TYPE The device type for the currently selected device. NETWORK INTERFACE Shows the name of the NIC (Network Interface Card) the device is communicating to the machine running Pathscape on. January 2021 VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual...

  • Page 38: Device Time Settings

    Internet Protocol address (IPv4) of the Gateway. SUBNET MASK User-configured subnet mask. Typically, 255.255.255.0 but must be set according to general networking rules. GATEWAY Specify network gateway address if using NTP server and/or SixEye RMM. VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual January 2021...

  • Page 39: Advanced Features

    Pathway’s implementation of Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol should be inter-operable with other switch manufacturer’s implementations. For more information, please refer to Appendix 4: EAPS & RSTP - Ring Protection. January 2021 VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual...

  • Page 40: Vlan Properties

    For details on how to connect Pathway devices to a SixEye portal, see the SixEye PROPERTIES section in the Pathscape manual. SixEye PROVISION This button will open the SixEye Provision window. In this field, paste the SixEye Device Key and click Provision. VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual January 2021...

  • Page 41: Ring Protect Properties (Eaps)

    Disable (default): Ring Protect is disabled. When set to Disabled, the remaining Properties below are hidden. Transit: Sets the selected switch to act as a Transit switch. Master: Sets the selected switch to act as the Master switch. January 2021 VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual...
  • Page 42 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. For additional details, see Appendix 4: EAPS & RSTP - Ring Protection. VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual January 2021...

  • Page 43: Poe Properties (6750-P, 6752-P, 6754

    Art-Net Universe 0-0 will be ignored by the VIA and Art-Net Universe 0-1 will be routed as Pathscape Universe 1. USER ID Custom numeric identification for external databases. DEVICE RESTORE POINT VALID Shows True of False depending on whether the current Device Restore Point is valid. January 2021 VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual...

  • Page 44: Vlan Config

    Properties in the Properties pane. To edit VLAN 5 on the same switch, expand VLAN 5 and click on Rack VIA12 to edit VLAN 5 on that device. VLAN Properties are described below. VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual January 2021...

  • Page 45: Vlan Global Properties

    There are two sections to the VLAN Global Properties window, the VLAN Names panel, and the Advanced Properties panel. In the VLAN Names panel you may edit the names of any of the available VLANs by double-clicking on the VLAN Name, editing it and then clicking the button. January 2021 VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual...

  • Page 46: Warning

    Management VLAN is used by at least one Normal/Untagged port on the switch, or the ability to configure the switch may be lost. See Appendix 3: VLANs for further details on how to use VLANs. VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual January 2021...

  • Page 47: Vlan Properties/Services

    User-configured Internet Protocol address (IPv4) for this switch on the selected VLAN. SUBNET MASK User-configured subnet mask applied to VLAN. GATEWAY Network traffic on this VLAN requesting addresses outside of the assigned subnet will be routed through this IP address. January 2021 VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual...
  • Page 48 Enabled: Allows the switch to forward multicast data packets according to IGMP forwarding-tables build by the Querier. All switches on a VLAN using IGMP should have snooping enabled, including the switches acting as an IGMP Querier. VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual January 2021...
  • Page 49 Multicast traffic is only directed to only those ports, i.e. end devices, that have requested to receive that traffic. Watch the following video on Pathway’s YouTube channel for a detailed explanation of IGMP Snooping: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MVE22JCIt4 And the following video for a real-world example. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdXl_Q7KZC0 January 2021 VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual...

  • Page 50: Resolving Vlan Conflicts

    (including ID, VLAN Enable/Disable, VLAN Range, and Management VLAN) may be used. You will have to resolve the conflicts before you can continue. Click the button, and the Resolve VLAN Property Conflicts window will open. VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual January 2021...
  • Page 51 For each VLAN ID with conflicting properties, you will need to double-click on each instance of “<Varies> (X)” and then pick the correct VLAN ID from the drop-down menu. Pathscape will then use the settings associated with those VLAN IDs chosen to clear the found conflicts January 2021 VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual...

  • Page 52: Port Properties And Configuration

    Port status and properties may be reviewed by expanding the device in the device tree, and clicking on the subdevice/port. The properties for that port will then be shown in the Properties Panel. The following fields are shown in the subdevice/port properties panel. Some are editable, while others are read-only. VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual January 2021...

  • Page 53: Basic Properties

    Configures the Link Mode for the specified port. Disable: Effectively turns port off. Auto Negotiate (default): Link speed set by negotiation between switch and end device. 10Mbit Half Duplex 10Mbit Full Duplex 100Mbit Half Duplex January 2021 VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual...

  • Page 54: Network Partner (Lldp)

    If the connected device supports Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP), this will show the Port Number on that device that this port is connected to. If the connected device is not a switch and has only one port, this will show “Eth”. VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual January 2021...

  • Page 55: Vlan Properties

    Pathway ssACN: Any inbound Art-Net broadcast packets are converted to Pathway Secure sACN (ssACN) multicast data packets using the same Universe number as originally transmitted. On large systems using sACN, you should enable IGMP to reduce network traffic. January 2021 VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual...

  • Page 56: Poe Properties (Not Shown On Via12 Model 6750)

    When this feature is disabled, Art-Net data will be routed as normal broadcast traffic to all devices on the current VLAN. POE PROPERTIES (NOT SHOWN ON VIA12 MODEL 6750) Enabled (default): Port will attempt to power any connected PoE-compliant device.
  • Page 57 You can also right-click any VIA Port in the Device view and select PoE Power Cycle. If the connected device supports LLDP, the device’s name will appear so you know exactly what device you’re power cycling January 2021 VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual...

  • Page 58: Upgrading Device Firmware

    If the VIA Switch reboots at this point, the connected PoE devices’ power will be cut off, and could be rendered inoperable, in a “bricked” state. It is advised to update the Switch first, wait for it to reboot, and then update the connected PoE devices, or vice versa. VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual January 2021...

  • Page 59: Factory Default

    Reset Security Reboot <Back> This will show the Factory Default menu. Here you have several options. Factory Default Keep Net Setup & Restore Pt. Keep Restore Point Wipe All Configuration <Back> January 2021 VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual...

  • Page 60: Front Panel Lockout

    First, hard reboot the device (unplug and re-plug the AC power source), and then within 30 seconds after the device has booted up, perform the above action. After 30 seconds, the front panel UI will be locked out again. VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual January 2021...

  • Page 61: Front Panel Ui And Menu

    FRONT PANEL UI AND MENU The VIA12 models 6750, 6750-P, 6752-P and 6754-P feature a front panel UI, consisting of an LCD and a rotary pushbutton encoder for navigating menus and selecting options. If configuring the switch via a PC and Pathscape is not possible or practical, it is still easy to do using the front panel UI. This section will show the menu structure and descriptions of menu options.
  • Page 62 “Disabled by User”. It will behave like a legacy device; all properties will be Read/Writable. Security: Disabled by User • On the front panel display, the bottom line will show “ ” as a reminder and warning. VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual January 2021...

  • Page 63: Main Display Messages

    Pathscape connection is not available. NOTE: It is not possible to disable the Front Panel Lockout from the front panel itself; it must be done from Pathscape. January 2021 VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual...

  • Page 64: Menus

    <Back>: Return to previous menu Manually sets IP address (IPv4). IP Address Turn encoder to set each octet. Push to accept and move to next octet. Illegal values are not accepted. VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual January 2021...
  • Page 65 Click the knob to cancel and return to previous menu. Turn the knob to select Save and Apply to save changes and return to the Network Setup menu. January 2021 VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual...

  • Page 66: Device Info/Status

    IMPORTANT: VIA model 6750 hardware does not support PoE. Connected PoE-enabled devices will not receive power from the switch. VIA models 6750-P, 6752-P and 6754-P have 100W of on-board PoE power. Connecting PoE-enabled devices will allow them to be powered by the switch.

  • Page 67: Advanced Settings

    Management VLAN: <x> This value MUST be within the range specified by the VLAN Range Start and VLAN Range End properties (above) or you will not be able to configure the switch. January 2021 VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual...
  • Page 68 Control VLAN: <x> is any ID outside the range set in VLAN setup. Default is VLAN 4095. Enabled (Default) Rapid Spanning Tree Disabled Art-Net Alternate Mapping. Art-Net Alt Mapping Enabled (Default) Disabled VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual January 2021...
  • Page 69 VLAN Support must be enabled to allow access to the Ring Protect, IGMP and DHCP features and to the VLAN Setup and VLAN Config menus. Once Ring Protection is enabled, VLAN support cannot be disabled. VLAN Support Disabled *Enabled* <Back> January 2021 VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual...
  • Page 70 VLAN 4 IGMP Querier: Disabled Current Multicast Groups <Back> <Back> The VLAN ID# is assigned to individual ports from the Port Configuration menu (see below for Port Status and Configuration Menu). VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual January 2021...
  • Page 71 IP Mode must be set to “Static” if the VIA is to act as a DHCP server. Only one DHCP server may be active on any given VLAN. Setting the IP Mode to “Dynamic” does NOT enable the DHCP server – see below. January 2021 VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual...
  • Page 72 The DHCP pool is partially predefined based on the IP address and subnet mask of the host switch, as the host must have proper communication with the requesting device. Invalid pool ranges are not accepted. VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual January 2021...
  • Page 73 Shows the table of multicast groups in use on the VLAN. Use the knob to scroll through the Groups list and click the knob on a group to see which ports are subscribers to that group. <Back> Return to previous menu. January 2021 VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual...
  • Page 74 Designates which port to use as the fall-back link to other switches. Valid range is the last Secondary Port: <x> four ports of the switch. VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual January 2021...
  • Page 75 Description Turn Rapid Spanning Tree on or off. Rapid Spanning Tree Disabled (Default) Enabled <Back> Return to previous menu. For more information, please refer to Appendix 5: Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol. January 2021 VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual...
  • Page 76 Dante® audio standard, to meet the signal’s required timing constraints. Please remember that giving all data high priority is the same as treating all traffic equally. QoS Settings * Off * Standard Dante Strict <Back> VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual January 2021...
  • Page 77 Traffic priority is strictly observed, using Dante-specified weighting. Lower priority traffic may Dante Strict be dropped or ignored to ensure delivery of Dante’s high priority packets <Back> Return to previous menu. For more information, please refer to Appendix 6: QoS Settings. January 2021 VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual...

  • Page 78: Admin/Security

    For each option, you will have to confirm your decision to factory default the device. <Back>: Return to previous menu without resetting the device. VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual January 2021...
  • Page 79 After selecting this menu item you will be asked to confirm your decision. Will cause the device to soft reboot. Reboot After selecting this menu item you will be asked to confirm your decision. <Back> Return to previous menu. January 2021 VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual...

  • Page 80: Port Status And Configuration Menu

    Only data belonging to the port’s specified VLAN ID# will be transmitted. Typically connected Untagged (Normal) to end equipment Tagged (Uplink) All traffic on all VLANs will be transmitted. Typically connected to another switch. <Back> Return to previous menu. VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual January 2021...
  • Page 81 Return to previous menu. Depending on the amount of Art-Net data traffic, this operation could significantly improve bandwidth usage efficiency and reduce the amount of unnecessary traffic seen by end devices. January 2021 VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual...
  • Page 82 Class 1: Uses up to 5W Class 2: Uses up to 10W Class 3: Uses up to 15W Poe Used: <x> PoE consumption, in Watts, as reported by the PoE controller. Read-only. VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual January 2021...
  • Page 83 IMPORTANT NOTE: VIA model 6750 does not have hardware to support IEEE 802.3af Power-over-Ethernet. Any PoE-enabled devices connected to a 6750 switch will not be powered. Models 6750-P, 6752-P and 6754-P have 100W of on-board PoE to power external devices.
  • Page 84 Auto Negotiate (Default, recommended): Switch and connected device determine fastest mutually supported speed. 10Mbit Half Duplex Link Mode 10Mbit Full Duplex 100Mbit Half Duplex 100Mbit Full Duplex 1GBit Full Duplex <Back> Returns to previous menu. VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual January 2021...

  • Page 85: Port 13 & 14: Configuration/Status: Sfp+ Ports

    Port <x> Configuration SFP Module: 10GBase-SR Link Mode: 10G Full Duplex VLAN: Untagged (Normal) VLAN ID: <x> Bandwidth Use: 1% Current Multicast Groups <Back> January 2021 VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual...
  • Page 86 1GBit, a bandwidth Bandwidth Use use of 10% is equal to approximately 100Mbit of traffic per second. This menu item is read-only VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual January 2021...
  • Page 87 The majority of these menu items are the same and function in the same way as on the RJ45 ports 1-12. The main difference is the Link Mode item, where you may choose between 1Gbit and 10Gbit only; as these are the speeds SFP/SFP+ support. January 2021 VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual...

  • Page 88: Appendix 1: Sfp/Sfp+ Fiber Adapter Selection

    1Gbps. Part number 6798 is a dual-rate SFP+ 850nm Ethernet Optical Transceiver capable of 10Gbps, compatible with the VIA8 and VIA12 models 6750 and 6750-P. These fiber links can go up to 550 m (1800 feet) without issue. In some situations, the run lengths may lead you to choose a different SFP.

  • Page 89: Appendix 2: Virtual Local Area Network (Vlan)

    VLAN is automatically assigned an IP and subnet mask. All other VLANs default to a null IP address value (0.0.0.0). Use the Network Configuration options available from the VLAN configuration screen to configure the desired IP settings for each VLAN. January 2021 VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual...

  • Page 90: Appendix 3: Planning Charts

    IGMP Snooping IGMP Querier DHCP Server Art-Net Alternate Mapping QoS Level VLAN ID # Label IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway IGMP Snooping IGMP Querier DHCP Server Art-Net Alternate Mapping QoS Level VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual January 2021...
  • Page 91 IGMP Snooping IGMP Querier DHCP Server Art-Net Alternate Mapping QoS Level VLAN ID # Label IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway IGMP Snooping IGMP Querier DHCP Server Art-Net Alternate Mapping QoS Level January 2021 VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual...

  • Page 92: Switch Planning Charts

    SWITCH PLANNING CHARTS SWITCH LABEL: Base IP: Subnet: Gateway: QoS (Off/Standard/Dante): VLAN (Enable/Disable): Range: Management ID#: Art-Net Alternate Mapping (On/Off - On is default): VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual January 2021...
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  • Page 94: Appendix 4: Eaps & Rstp - "Ring Protection

    VLAN 4094 is used. The Ring Protection VLAN must be outside of the established VLAN range. Only ports 11 through 14 (VIA 12 models 6740, 6741, 6742, 6750, 6750-P, 6752-P and 6754-P), ports 9, 10 and 11 (VIA 10 model 6730) support this feature. This feature is not supported by the 6705 or 6706 VIA5.

  • Page 95: Software Configuration Of Ring

    Ring Protect Properties (EAPS) section in Pathscape. • If the “Failed” message does not clear, unplug the redundant segment and check the port settings of each switch for misconfiguration. January 2021 VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual...

  • Page 96: Appendix 5: Qos Settings

    Queue 2: DSCP 8 Queue 3: DSCP 46 Dante Strict Queue 4: DSCP 56 Queue 3 and 4 are handled by strict priority, while the two lower queues are handled by the weighted algorithm. VIA12 [6750, 6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P] - Manual January 2021...

  • Page 97: Appendix 6: Electrical And Compliance Information

    • Integrated PoE supply: 100W; Class 3 PoE (15.4W maximum per port) COMPLIANCE • IEEE 802.1AB Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) • IEEE 802.3af - Class 3 Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) (6750-P, 6752-P, 6754-P) • California Title 1.81.26, Security of Connected Devices January 2021...

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