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  • Page 1 User Manual Configuration Industrial Edge Gateway OpEdge OpEdge Technical support Industrial Edge Gateway – Release 01.0.01 – 01/2024 https://hirschmann-support.belden.com...
  • Page 2 The naming of copyrighted trademarks in this manual, even when not specially indicated, should not be taken to mean that these names may be considered as free in the sense of the trademark and trade name protection law and hence that they may be freely used by anyone. ©...
  • Page 3 Open Source Information Open Source Software used in the product The product contains, among other things, Open Source Software files, as defined below, developed by third parties and licensed under an Open Source Software license. These Open Source Software files are protected by copyright. Your right to use the Open Source Software is governed by the relevant applicable Open Source Software license conditions.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    5.3.6 Firewall........................53 5.3.7 NAT ..........................56 Protocols Tab ......................58 5.4.1 File Relay .........................58 5.4.2 File Transfer to Belden Horizon ................60 Tunneling / VPN Tab ....................62 5.5.1 Belden Horizon ......................62 5.5.2 Tunnel ........................62 Page 4 of 116 OpEdge Industrial Edge Gateway – Release 01.0.01 – 01/2024...
  • Page 5 5.5.3 OpenVPN .........................63 Applications Tab ......................65 Activity Tab ......................66 5.7.1 System Logs ......................66 Applications Containers .......................68 6.1.1 Creating a Container ....................69 6.1.2 Container Status ......................78 6.1.3 SSH Connectivity to Containers ................81 Container Volumes ....................82 6.2.1 Adding a Volume .....................83 6.2.2 Deleting a Volume ....................84 Images ........................85 6.3.1...

  • Page 6: Start Here

    PAC/PLCs, RTUs, DCS systems, smart instruments, electronic billboards, and communication towers. OpEdge can be configured and managed through the webpage or via the Belden Horizon platform. Belden Horizon is a secure and intuitive cloud native platform that supports multiple applications like on-demand (secure machine access) or always-on (persistent data network) connectivity, data monitoring and alert notification.

  • Page 7: Initial Configuration

    2 Initial Configuration This chapter covers the initial configuration of the OpEdge via the webpage. Once the OpEdge is registered on Belden Horizon, the OpEdge can be maintained via Belden Horizon (See Chapter for more details). The initial configuration includes setting up the LAN port. These steps must be followed, even if the OpEdge is going to be registered via Belden Horizon for cloud connectivity.
  • Page 8 b. OpEdge-4D : 3. get ip : To check the ip address of the device 4. set ip : To set the ip address of the device a. set ip <IP Address> gw <Gateway> dev <Name of the lan part to set IP> b.

  • Page 9: Connection To The Opedge Webpage

    2.2 Connecting to the OpEdge Webpage Perform the following steps to connect to the OpEdge webpage: Ensure that the module is connected to the network to Ethernet port 1, and apply power to the module. NOTE: The PC must be on the same subnet as the OpEdge’s default IP address settings. Open a web browser and log in to the OpEdge configuration webpage.
  • Page 10 Enter the login credentials. The default username and password are admin and password. NOTE: The user is prompted to change the password after the first login. Provide a new password and apply the changes. After successful login with the new password, further password changes are done from the System tab on the webpage.
  • Page 11 A. Change Default Login Credentials: To change the default login credentials for the OpEdge webpage: i. Close the Initial Setup dialog to display another dialog as shown below: ii. Enter the new login credentials. NOTE: The password must be a minimum of 8 characters, including 1 lowercase character, 1 uppercase character, 1 special character, and 1 number.
  • Page 12 B. Configure Basic Settings: To perform basic configuration settings: i. In the Initial Setup dialog, click C ONFIGURE ASIC ETTINGS ii. In the Login Details dialog, change the default login credentials and click N Page 12 of 116 OpEdge Industrial Edge Gateway – Release 01.0.01 – 01/2024...
  • Page 13 iii. In the Gateway Config dialog, provide the module name. Click N a. OpEdge-8D b. OpEdge-4D Page 13 of 116 OpEdge Industrial Edge Gateway – Release 01.0.01 – 01/2024...
  • Page 14 iv. In the Assign LAN IP dialog, select a mode (Static or Dynamic). Enter the OpEdge’s IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway. v. Click S to save the configuration changes. Page 14 of 116 OpEdge Industrial Edge Gateway – Release 01.0.01 – 01/2024...
  • Page 15 C. Import Configuration: NOTE: For information on exporting the configuration to a .tar.gz file, please see section 4.1.2. NOTE: During the initial module configuration, the default Username and Password must be changed. To import a configuration file: i. In the Initial Setup dialog, click I MPORT ONFIGURATION ii.
  • Page 16 iii. In the Import Configuration dialog, drag and drop a .tar.gz configuration file in the dialog or click C to browse and upload a file. HOOSE FILE FROM COMPUTER a. OpEdge-8D b. OpEdge-4D iv. Click I to import the selected configuration file. MPORT Page 16 of 116 OpEdge...
  • Page 17 D. Exit from Initial Setup Dialog to Manually Configure: NOTE: During the initial module configuration, the default Username and Password must be changed. i. Click ‘X’ to bypass the initial setup process. ii. Log in to the OpEdge. Page 17 of 116 OpEdge Industrial Edge Gateway –...
  • Page 18 After a successful login, the Overview tab is displayed and contains the following information: • Status (such as Online, Tunneling, and Belden Horizon) • Device Summary (such as Gateway Name, Description, Location, Firmware, System Time and MAC) • Ports (Ethernet: OpEdge-8D has 7 ports and OpEdge-4D has 4 ports) •...

  • Page 19: Registration In Belden Horizon

    The OpEdge can be managed in Belden Horizon once registered. This includes making configuration changes and scheduling firmware changes. Before using the OpEdge, it must be registered in Belden Horizon by entering an Activation Key. 3.1 Registration Using Activation Key...
  • Page 20 NOTE: If the OpEdge is already connected to a Belden Horizon account, the link reads “Deactivate”. The OpEdge securely retrieves an alphanumeric activation key from Belden Horizon that is only valid for three hours. Record this activation key. Open a new tab in a web browser, enter www.belden.io in the address bar, and press...
  • Page 21 The user will be prompted for the activation key recorded earlier. Click A CTIVATE Upon successful activation, the OpEdge appears on the Gateways tab. OpEdge-8D b. OpEdge-4D Page 21 of 116 OpEdge Industrial Edge Gateway – Release 01.0.01 – 01/2024...
  • Page 22 The same will be updated in Activity logs as well. Page 22 of 116 OpEdge Industrial Edge Gateway – Release 01.0.01 – 01/2024...

  • Page 23: Activation Errors

    Device Activation record was Failed to find an activation record in Please try another activation key. not found for activation key. the Belden Horizon database. Found a Device Activation The device is already activated. Please try another activation key. record in ACTIVATED state for device.

  • Page 24: Overview

    4 Overview 4.1 OpEdge Webpage Navigation The OpEdge webpage is used for configuration and diagnostics. There are different ways to access the configuration parameters of the OpEdge webpage: • From the tabs on the Local Configuration webpage. • From the C link in each tile of the Overview tab.

  • Page 25: Search Bar

    4.1.1 Search Bar The search bar allows the user to navigate to a specific configuration by searching for a keyword in the search box. 4.1.2 […] Button button includes additional options for the OpEdge. Parameter Description Import Configuration Imports an OpEdge configuration. Export Configuration Exports an OpEdge configuration.

  • Page 26: Apply Button

    4.1.3 Apply Button The Apply button is used to send the current configuration to the OpEdge. 4.1.4 Side sheet Launcher Within the configuration tiles, the icon expands the menu to display additional details. Example: a. OpEdge-8D b. OpEdge-4D Page 26 of 116 OpEdge Industrial Edge Gateway –...

  • Page 27: Side Menu Scrolling

    4.1.5 Side Menu Scrolling The scrolling menu within each tab can be used to quickly jump to each parameter. Page 27 of 116 OpEdge Industrial Edge Gateway – Release 01.0.01 – 01/2024...

  • Page 28: Overview Tab

    4.2 Overview Tab Use the Overview tab to view details of the device status, storage, networking interface, and ports. a. OpEdge-8D b. OpEdge-4D Additionally, click C to open the configuration option for a specific tile. ONFIGURE NOTE: Click A on each configuration page to apply the changes. Otherwise, the system will display a pop-up PPLY message.

  • Page 29: Status

    Online (Green) Offline (Grey) Note: The status will be Online only if WAN is connected. Tunneling The icon displays the current Belden Horizon tunneling status of the OpEdge. Grey: Tunneling is not in operation Green: Tunneling is in operation Click E...

  • Page 30: Ports

    Parameter Description Name Gateway name configured by user. Description Gateway description configured by user. Location Location of gateway configured by user. Firmware Current firmware version loaded on the OpEdge. System Time Date and time in UTC format. OpEdge MAC Address. 4.2.3 Ports The Ports tile displays indicators for the Ethernet ports on the OpEdge.
  • Page 31 4.2.3.1 Ports Details a. OpEdge-8D Parameter Description Ethernet ETH1 Green = Port is configured and communicating. ETH2 Grey = Port is not configured. … Yellow Triangle = Port is configured but no communications, or no cable ETH7 detected. LAN Info LAN configuration assigned to the port.

  • Page 32: Temperature

    Throughput Upload Upload speed (Mbps) of data on the Ethernet port. Download Download speed (Mbps) of data on the Ethernet port. b. OpEdge-4D Parameter Description Ethernet ETH1 Green = Port is configured and communicating. ETH2 Grey = Port is not configured. ETH3 Yellow Triangle = Port is configured but no communications, or no cable detected.

  • Page 33: Networking

    4.2.5 Networking The Networking tile displays the LAN and WAN configurations for OpEdge. a. OpEdge-8D b. OpEdge-4D Parameter Description IP address provided by the operator. Subnet Subnet mask of the IP address. Gateway Default IP address of the gateway. WAN IP IP address assigned to the WAN.
  • Page 34 4.2.5.1 Network Details The Networking Details dialog provides the following additional information: Click the LAN1 to LAN7 tabs to view the details for each LAN for OpEdge-8D and LAN1 to LAN4 tabs for OpEdge-4D Page 34 of 116 OpEdge Industrial Edge Gateway – Release 01.0.01 – 01/2024...
  • Page 35 Parameter Description Details View the following details for LAN configuration. IP Address IP address assigned to the LAN. Subnet Subnet mask of the IP address. Default Gateway Default IP address of the gateway. VLAN ID Displays the VLAN ID assigned to the port. LAN Membership Defines LAN membership of Ethernet ports.

  • Page 36: Configuring The Opedge

    5 Configuring the OpEdge 5.1 System Tab The System tab contains the Device Info and User Access parameters, and OpEdge-4D additionally contains Logs parameters as well. 5.1.1 Device Info Device Info allows the user to define the gateway name, description, and the address of the device including latitude and longitude coordinates.

  • Page 37: User Access

    5.1.2 User Access The OpEdge allows managing user access to the device WAN. The OpEdge configuration webpage allows adding users (up to 8) and assigning different roles to these users to limit their access. The following types of roles are assigned to a user: •...
  • Page 38 Web Access on WAN This feature allows or blocks webpage access on the WAN. Warning: Belden Horizon currently uses port 443 to tunnel. Selecting port 443 will prevent Belden Horizon from functioning properly. HTTPS can function properly using port 8080 or other ports.

  • Page 39: Syslog Server

    5.1.3 Syslog Server This feature is only present in OpEdge-4D. A Syslog server allows us to send the log information of all our network devices to one centralized place. The Syslog server can be configured by providing the required details. Parameter Description Log Level...
  • Page 40 OpEdge-4D Page 40 of 116 OpEdge Industrial Edge Gateway – Release 01.0.01 – 01/2024...

  • Page 41: Ethernet Ports

    5.2.1 Ethernet Ports The OpEdge configuration webpage allows configuring seven Ethernet ports for OpEdge-8D and four Ethernet ports for OpEdge-4D on the module and assigning specific LAN configurations. Additionally, the OpEdge can be configured as a DHCP server for end devices. The configuration options for OpEdge Ethernet ports include Port Speed, Duplex, LAN Membership, and Tagging.

  • Page 42: Serial Ports

    Click A to save the changes. PPLY 5.2.2 Serial Ports The OpEdge-8D device has 2 and the OpEdge-4D has 1 serial port which could be configured for different parameters which include port mode, baud rate, data bits, parity and stop bits. To configure an Ethernet port on OpEdge: Click the Interfaces tab on the OpEdge configuration webpage.

  • Page 43: Usb

    5.2.3 USB The OpEdge-8D device has 2 USB ports, and the OpEdge-4D device has 1 USB port available. The port can be enabled or disabled using the USB toggle button. Page 43 of 116 OpEdge Industrial Edge Gateway – Release 01.0.01 – 01/2024...

  • Page 44: Networking Tab

    5.3 Networking Tab The Networking tab contains details on WAN, LAN, NTP, Static Routes, SNMP, Firewall, and NAT features. Page 44 of 116 OpEdge Industrial Edge Gateway – Release 01.0.01 – 01/2024...

  • Page 45: Wan Configuration

    5.3.1 WAN Configuration The WAN configuration is used to set up interfaces used for WAN, backup WAN, and conditions to switch WANs. Note: Internet access is possible via one of the seven (four in OpEdge-4D) LAN ports. WAN interface is disabled when LAN is enabled.
  • Page 46 5.3.1.1 WAN Interface Preferences Parameter Description Primary or Secondary ETH1 to ETH7 (OpEdge-8D) and ETH1 to ETH4 (OpEdge-4D) Interface Note: The ETHx port must be assigned to a specific LAN configuration. More information is detailed in the LAN Configuration section 5.3.2.

  • Page 47: Lan Configuration

    5.3.2 LAN Configuration The LAN Configuration defines the type of Ethernet connection for a port, i.e. static or dynamic. To create a LAN configuration: Click the Networking tab on the OpEdge configuration webpage. Under LAN Configuration, click the A LAN button. Note: The user can add a maximum of seven LAN ports for OpEdge-8D and a maximum of four LAN ports for OpEdge-4D.
  • Page 48 a. OpEdge-8D b. OpEdge-4D Click A to save the changes. PPLY Page 48 of 116 OpEdge Industrial Edge Gateway – Release 01.0.01 – 01/2024...
  • Page 49 5.3.2.1 DHCP Server The OpEdge can operate as a DHCP server that assigns IP address, DNS server, and default gateway address configurations to all devices connected via LAN. By default, this feature is disabled. Dynamic allocation allows automatic reuse of addresses by granting temporary address leases to hosts as they are requested.

  • Page 50: Ntp

    5.3.3 NTP This feature enables the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to synchronize the clocks of data networks and the OpEdge. Click the NTP toggle button to enable the NTP configuration. Parameter Description Mode Client Only - NTP process will query NTP server and update OpEdge system time. Client/Server - NTP process will query NTP server and update OpEdge system time and resolve NTP requests from the LAN clients.

  • Page 51: Static Routes

    5.3.4 Static Routes Static routing is a form of routing that occurs when a router uses a manually configured routing entry, rather than information from dynamic routing traffic. Click the S toggle button to enable the Static Routes configuration. TATIC OUTES Parameter Description...

  • Page 52: Snmp

    5.3.5 SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is an application-layer protocol for monitoring and managing network devices on a local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN). The purpose of SNMP is to provide network devices, such as routers, servers and printers, with a common language for sharing information with a network management system.

  • Page 53: Firewall

    5.3.6 Firewall The OpEdge implements the firewall feature to control the traffic flow between a trusted network (such as corporate LAN) and an untrusted or public network (such as Internet). It supports Port Forwarding and Packet Filtering. 5.3.6.1 Port Forwarding This feature allows a remote client device to access the multiple server devices connected to the OpEdge LAN by associating each one of these devices to an OpEdge port number.
  • Page 54 The IP Address of the end device must match the value entered in the End Device Address field in the OpEdge. The Gateway address on the end device must point to the OpEdge IP Address and Subnet Mask addresses. From Port Range The WAN port range through which data must be forwarded to each device.
  • Page 55 5.3.6.2 Packet Filtering Packet Filtering allows the user to specify values for 5 fields in the Transport/Network layer header of TCP/IP protocol suite. The user can choose to accept the packet for forwarding OR drop the packet silently. The Packet filter feature, called as 5T firewall, applies to routed (forwarded) traffic only - it controls the packets that are allowed to pass from WAN-to-LAN or LAN-to-WAN or LAN-to-LAN interface.

  • Page 56: Nat

    Destination Port Port used for destination device. Actions The action to Accept the packet for forwarding or Drop the packet. Edit The rule can be edited by using this option. Removes the rule from the list. Remove Click on the S button.
  • Page 57 Provide values for the following parameters: Parameter Description Outside IP The public IP address on which the user will access the end device. Inside IP The private IP address on which the end device is actually connected to OpEdge. Outside Interface WAN/Internet interface Inside Interface LAN/End-device interface.

  • Page 58: Protocols Tab

    5.4 Protocols Tab The Protocols tab is used to transfer files from the device to Belden Horizon. 5.4.1 File Relay The LAN and WAN ports on the OpEdge are physically isolated. The File Relay functionality enables simple and secure transfer of files across segmented networks. For example, if the...
  • Page 59 Outgoing Protocol Protocol of the server used as final destination for the File Relay. Supported protocols for upload are FTP/SFTP/Belden Horizon URL of the server used as final destination for the File Relay. • Supported protocols for upload are FTP/SFTP/Belden Horizon •...

  • Page 60: File Transfer To Belden Horizon

    5.4.2 File Transfer to Belden Horizon Users can transfer files from OpEdge to Belden Horizon. Below is the example for Belden Horizon file transfer. Generate the Activation key from the overview page and add gateway on Belden Horizon. Detailed steps are given in section 3.1...
  • Page 61 After uploading the files to the upload folder, the user can find the transferred file on Belden Horizon. It may take up to 10 minutes from the time given for the file transfer, as the file transfer cycle is triggered once in 10 minutes.

  • Page 62: Tunneling / Vpn Tab

    The Tunneling/VPN tab allows the configuration of a Virtual Private Network (VPN) tunnel using Belden Horizon, SRA & PDN Tunnel and Open VPN. 5.5.1 Belden Horizon The B toggle button allows the user to turn off Belden Horizon to block tunneling ELDEN ORIZON access from Belden Horizon users.

  • Page 63: Openvpn

    5.5.3 OpenVPN The Virtual Private Network (VPN) Tunnel allows you to access a private local network. OpenVPN is an open-source software application that implements virtual private network (VPN) techniques for creating secure point-to-point or site-to-site connections in routed or bridged configurations and remote access facilities.
  • Page 64 Parameter Description OpenVPN server A dropdown to enable or disable the server. TLS Renegotiation Time Transport layer Security renegotiation time in seconds. This controls how often the underlying SSL/TLS session renegotiates. This provides additional security by frequently rekeying the session keys. Default value: 3600. Server Address IP address or hostname of the VPN server.

  • Page 65: Applications Tab

    5.6 Applications Tab The Applications tab allows the user to perform actions on containers and virtual machines. For more information about the Applications tab and its features, please see the Applications chapter in section Note: For OpEdge-4D, VIRTUAL MACHINES tab will not be displayed under Applications. a.

  • Page 66: Activity Tab

    5.7 Activity Tab The Activity tab displays OpEdge diagnostics information including System Logs. 5.7.1 System Logs The OpEdge supports System Logs which captures various system log or event messages in a local log file. 5.7.1.1 System Log Configuration Parameter Description Syslog Config Syslog Type - Displays system messages and failures only.
  • Page 67 5.7.1.2 System Log Entries The System Log Entries displays the details of the following parameters: Parameter Description Refresh Refreshes the log results. Show All Log Entries Refreshes and displays all log entries. Download Transfers the log file from the OpEdge to PC. Clear Logs Clears the recorded logs.

  • Page 68: Applications

    6 Applications The OpEdge allows users to run Edge applications as containers or virtual machines. The OpEdge supports Docker containers technology to allow user applications to run independently of the OpEdge software. Note: For OpEdge-4D, VIRTUAL MACHINES tab will not be displayed under Applications. 6.1 Containers A container is a lightweight virtual computer system with its own CPU, memory, network interface, and storage, created on a physical hardware system (located off- or on-premises).

  • Page 69: Creating A Container

    6.1.1 Creating a Container Perform the following steps to create a container: Navigate to the Containers tab. Click the button to open the Add Application wizard. There are two options in the Add Application wizard: • Upload Application: Uploads a new docker image for container creation. •...
  • Page 70 • In the Import Application window, click on C HOOSE FILE FROM COMPUTER select the docker image from the local PC. Click I to add image. MPORT b) Use existing image option. Select an image from the list of existing images and click N Page 70 of 116 OpEdge Industrial Edge Gateway –...
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  • Page 72 In the Name field, enter the name of the container. Note: The user can create a container name with an alphanumeric character with a minimum length of 1 and a maximum length of 49. The following characters are allowed: a to z A to Z 0 to 9 Only the special character “_”...
  • Page 73 Note: The user can add a maximum of four network adapters. The Ports wizard contains the Networks configuration. Select an option for attaching the network adapter to the container: • Bridge • Host • User created custom network (MACVLAN/Bridge) The user can also enter the Static IP (optional) corresponding to the selected network in the Static IP field.
  • Page 74 a) For networks of Bridge type, users need to configure the container and host ports. In the Container Port box, enter the container port number. In the Host Port box, enter the host port number. Note: The user can add a maximum of four Container and Host ports. The user is not allowed to create a container without a Container port and Host port in Bridge mode;...
  • Page 75 Click N Memory & CPU wizard to configure Memory and CPU. EXT FOR • In the Memory field, enter the size of memory (MB) for the container. Note: The minimum allowed memory value for creating containers is 4MB. • In the CPU field, enter the number of CPU cores to be used by the container. The number of processors is expressed in the number of physical CPU cores Click N for Volumes wizard.
  • Page 76 (Optional) In the Volumes wizard, enter Container Path and select the Volume from an existing list to attach to the container. Note: Refer to section 6.2.1 to add a new volume when there is no volume available to attach to the container.
  • Page 77 12 Click N for the Advanced Mode wizard. 13 (Optional) In the Advanced Mode, the user can enter advanced Docker commands which are supported by the specific Docker image. 14 Click N for the Summary page. Page 77 of 116 OpEdge Industrial Edge Gateway –...

  • Page 78: Container Status

    15 Check all details entered in the Summary wizard and click C to create the container. REATE Note: If edits are needed before creating the container, click the P button in the wizard. REVIOUS Note: If clicked at “X” button on top-right corner of the popup at any step while creating a container, the following popup will display.
  • Page 79 Parameter Description Status The current operating status of a container: • Running • Stopped • Paused Name Name of a container. Date Created Date of container creation Port Mapping This field describes the detail of the following ports: • Container Port: The Container port number. •...
  • Page 80 6.1.2.1 Saving a Container as an Image The user can save a particular container as a container image that is visible under the Images tab under Applications. Note: The Container state will become Paused from Running for a few seconds while the image is being saved. To save a container as an image: In the Containers tab, click the Actions button Click the...

  • Page 81: Ssh Connectivity To Containers

    6.1.3 SSH Connectivity to Containers The user can access the shell of a container and run different commands on it. To access the shell of a container: In the Containers tab, click the Actions button Click the button to open a prompt to run commands. Page 81 of 116 OpEdge Industrial Edge Gateway –...

  • Page 82: Container Volumes

    6.2 Container Volumes A container volume allows data to persist, even when a container is deleted. Volumes are also a convenient way to share data between two or more containers. Note: Volume size is dynamic and subject to host storage. From the container, the volume acts like a folder to store and retrieve data.

  • Page 83: Adding A Volume

    6.2.1 Adding a Volume To add a volume: Navigate to the Storage tab. Click on button. Enter the name of the volume in the Name field and click A The list of Volumes is updated. Page 83 of 116 OpEdge Industrial Edge Gateway –...

  • Page 84: Deleting A Volume

    6.2.2 Deleting a Volume To delete a volume: For the volume to be deleted, click on the Actions button Click on button. The user will be asked for the confirmation to delete. Click D to confirm. ELETE Page 84 of 116 OpEdge Industrial Edge Gateway –...

  • Page 85: Images

    6.3 Images This page lists all Docker and Virtual Machine Images present on the device. For OpEdge-4D, only Docker images will be listed. OpEdge-8D: OpEdge-4D: Parameter Description Name The name of the Image. Tags The version/tag of the Image. Image ID The unique ID of each Image Image Type Image type: Docker or Virtual Machine.
  • Page 86 Other Action Button Description Push Image to registry. Enter the URL, Username, and Password. Download Base Image. Note: The user can check the default download folder selected in the browser for the Base Image file downloaded. Deletes Base Image. Note: Images being used for Container/Virtual Machine will show In Use. Note: The Push to registry and Download actions are supported for Docker images only.

  • Page 87: Push Docker Image To Registry

    6.3.1 Push Docker Image to Registry The user can push a Docker image from the OpEdge to the Docker registry. To push an image to the registry: Locate the Docker image and click on Actions button Click the button. Enter the URL, Username, and Password for the registry. Click the button to push the image.

  • Page 88: Virtual Machines

    6.4 Virtual Machines Note: VIRTUAL MACHINES are not applicable for OpEdge-4D. A virtual machine functions as a virtual computer system with its own CPU, memory, network interface, and storage, created on a physical hardware system (located off- or on-premises). This feature allows the user to create multiple virtual machines and run them on the same physical server.

  • Page 89: Creating A Virtual Machine

    6.4.1 Creating a Virtual Machine To create a guest virtual machine: Go to the Virtual Machines tab. Click to open the Add Application wizard. Click N to navigate through the wizard. There are two options for adding a .iso image for virtual machine creation: •...
  • Page 90 b) Use Existing Image option. Select an .iso image from a list. Click N Page 90 of 116 OpEdge Industrial Edge Gateway – Release 01.0.01 – 01/2024...
  • Page 91 Enter a name for the virtual machine. Note: The user can create a virtual machine name with an alphanumeric character with a minimum length of 1 and a maximum length of 30. The following characters are allowed: a to z A to Z 0 to 9 Only the special character “_”...
  • Page 92 In the Operating System wizard, enter the Type and Version of the Operating System. Parameter Description Type The operating system of a virtual machine. User can select the respective operating system: Linux and Windows. Version Type or select the respective OS family. For example, Linux OS type user can select OS family as Ubuntu.
  • Page 93 In the Configuration wizard, select the RAM (Memory) Limit and CPU Cores for the virtual machine. Parameter Description RAM (Memory) Limit Select or provide the memory for the virtual machine. CPU Cores Select the number of CPU Cores for the virtual machine. 10 Click N Page 93 of 116 OpEdge...
  • Page 94 11 In the Hard Disk wizard, select a hard disk option: • Do not add a virtual hard disk. • Create a virtual hard disk now. • Use an existing virtual hard disk file. Note: The C option is the only available option in the current implementation. REATE A VIRTUAL HARD DISK NOW 12 Click N Page 94 of 116...
  • Page 95 13 In the Advanced Settings wizard, toggle the E button and select NABLE ETWORK DAPTOR a Network Adapter to attach with the virtual machine: • Bridge • Host • 14 Select the N associated with the selected Network Adapter: • Bridge: Select a virtual LAN port.
  • Page 96 16 In the Summary wizard, verify all details and click to create the virtual machine. Note: If clicked at “X” button on top-right corner of the popup at any step while creating a virtual machine, the following popup will display. On clicking the “Cancel Upload”...
  • Page 97 17 Example of a successfully created virtual machine: Parameter Description Status Status Description Virtual machine is in Running state. Virtual machine is in Paused state. Virtual machine is Powered Off state. Name Lists the name of all virtual machines. Date Created It shows the date of virtual machine creation.
  • Page 98 Console for virtual machine. The console is the remote control system of virtual machine, and enables the user to work and interact with the created virtual machines. Please see Connecting to a Virtual Machine in section 6.4.1.1 for more information. Edit the virtual machine.

  • Page 99: Container Networks

    Note: The user is allowed to edit Name, CPU Cores and RAM when the virtual machine is in Powered Off state. The user is allowed to edit Network Adapters and Storage when the virtual machine is in Power On state. The user is allowed to edit RAM and Storage when the virtual machine is in Paused state.
  • Page 100 Note: The user can create a network name with an alphanumeric character with a minimum length of 2 and maximum length of 49. The following characters are allowed: a to z A to Z 0 to 9 Only the special character “_” is allowed in network name creation. Page 100 of 116 OpEdge Industrial Edge Gateway –...
  • Page 101 5. Choose the driver for the network from the Dropdown menu. 6. If the chosen driver is “MACVLAN”, then the ‘Parent Interface’ field is also required. Select the Interface from the dropdown. Page 101 of 116 OpEdge Industrial Edge Gateway – Release 01.0.01 – 01/2024...
  • Page 102 7. Assign the IP range to the network in the CIDR (Classless Inter Domain Routing) format. 8. Assign IP range to the subnet in CIDR format. Page 102 of 116 OpEdge Industrial Edge Gateway – Release 01.0.01 – 01/2024...
  • Page 103 9. Specify IP address for the gateway to master subnet in IPv4 format. 10. Click on Add Page 103 of 116 OpEdge Industrial Edge Gateway – Release 01.0.01 – 01/2024...
  • Page 104 11. Your network is successfully created. Name Lists the name of all networks Driver Driver chosen from MACVLAN and bridge during network creation Parent Interface Interface (on host) to be used for MACVLAN network Subnet This refers to the IP range for the master subnet. Gateway IP address of the gateway associated to master subnet.

  • Page 105: Diagnostics

    7 Diagnostics 7.1 Factory Reset – Configuration Webpage To reset the OpEdge to factory default, perform the following steps: Establish a default connection to the OpEdge and perform the initial setup as described in the Initial Configuration in section On the OpEdge webpage, click the S button in the top right corner of the ETTINGS...
  • Page 106 From the displayed drop-down list, select F ACTORY ESET The Factory Reset pop-up is displayed. If the OpEdge device is connected with Belden Horizon, the below pop-up is displayed. Click F to initiate the factory reset procedure. ACTORY ESET Once the factory reset procedure is completed, log in to the gateway using the default credentials (admin/password).

  • Page 107: Factory Reset - Command Line Interface

    7.2 Factory Reset – Command Line Interface To reset the OpEdge to factory default using the CLI, perform the following steps: Connect to the console port of the OpEdge using a Terminal Emulator like Tera Term or Putty. Select the COM Port on which the console shall be connected. Set the below-mentioned parameters for the serial ports: a) Baud Rate/ Speed: 115200 b) Data: 8 bit...
  • Page 108 The command line interface will be available, on successful console connection to the OpEdge. OpEdge-8D: OpEdge-4D: Page 108 of 116 OpEdge Industrial Edge Gateway – Release 01.0.01 – 01/2024...
  • Page 109 The help command on the CLI will display all the supported commands. Page 109 of 116 OpEdge Industrial Edge Gateway – Release 01.0.01 – 01/2024...
  • Page 110 Execute the factory-reset command to reset the OpEdge to factory settings. Confirm with a y (for yes) to do the factory-reset. The OpEdge will go into the factory-reset state and will be available to be connected on the default IP of 192.168.0.250 on LAN1 port after the process completes. Page 110 of 116 OpEdge Industrial Edge Gateway –...

  • Page 111: Updating Firmware

    7.3 Updating Firmware The current firmware versions can be found in the Device Summary tile in the Overview tab: To upgrade the gateway firmware on the device, perform the following steps: Open the OpEdge configuration webpage. In the Overview tab > Device Summary tile, click on the F IRMWARE ERSION NUMBER open the Change Firmware dialog box.

  • Page 112: Abbreviations

    A. Abbreviations Abbreviation Description ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. CIDR Classless Inter-Domain Routing. A CIDR address is written with a forward slash preceding a suffix indicating the number of bits in the prefix length, such as 192.168.0.0/16. DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.

  • Page 113: Appendix

    B. Appendix B.1 Syslog Description The OpEdge supports a System Logging Protocol used to send system log or event messages to a specific server, called a Syslog server. It is primarily used to collect various device logs from multiple machines/applications to monitor and examine the device. The OpEdge supports the System Logs feature, which allows capturing various system logs or event messages in a local OpEdge log file.

  • Page 114: Troubleshooting The Opedge

    NOTE: The OpEdge’s Allowed IP List is different from the Allowed IP Connections setting in Belden Horizon. Allowed IP Connections can only be configured in Belden Horizon. This is a list of specific end device IP addresses that a user can access when they tunnel (remotely connect via Belden Horizon) into the OpEdge.
  • Page 115 You will find the addresses of our partners on the Internet at http://www.hirschmann.com A list of local telephone numbers and email addresses for technical support directly from Hirschmann is available at https://hirschmann-support.belden.com This site also includes a free of charge knowledge base and a software download section. Customer Innovation Center ...

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