Operating Temperature Range And Behavior; Rebooting/Powering Down The Ruggedcom Ape Module; Internal Network Interface - Siemens SIMATIC NET RUGGEDCOM APE Configuration Manual

Overview
1.4 Operating temperature range and behavior
Policy
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1.4

Operating temperature range and behavior

The RUGGEDCOM APE is rated for operation within the temperature range of -40 to
75 °C (-40 to 167 °F).
1.5

Rebooting/powering down the RUGGEDCOM APE module

Electrical hazard - risk of damage to the device.
When hot swapping the RUGGEDCOM APE module, wait 3 seconds before re-
inserting the module into the RUGGEDCOM router.
Whenever possible, reboot the RUGGEDCOM APE from the operating system instead
of requesting a reboot with the Reset button. This helps to safeguard against
improper shutdowns and protect data integrity.
Powering down the RUGGEDCOM APE
To fully power down the module, .
Rebooting the RUGGEDCOM APE
To reset the module, .
1.6

Internal network interface

In addition to the gigabit Ethernet interface on the faceplate, the RUGGEDCOM
APE features an internal gigabit Ethernet interface on the back of the module that
interfaces with the host RUGGEDCOM RX1500 device. The interface can be used
by the operating system running on the RUGGEDCOM APE as a normal network
interface. Typical port parameters for the internal interface, such as speed, duplex,
VLANs, and more, can be configured via RUGGEDCOM ROX II.
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Periodically audit the module to make sure it complies with these
recommendations and/or any internal security policies.
Review the user documentation for other Siemens products used in coordination
with RUGGEDCOM APE for further security recommendations.
NOTICE
NOTICE
RUGGEDCOM APE (Application Processing Engine)
Configuration Manual, 08/2023, C79000-G8976-1415-06