Introduction To The Ml3000; D Escription - GE Multilink ML3000 Instruction Manual

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Introduction to the ML3000

MULTILINK ML3000 ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Multilink ML3000
Ethernet Communications Switch
Chapter 2: Product Description
Product Description
2.1 Overview
The Multilink ML3000 Ethernet Switch provides rack-mount space efficiency and advanced
port configurability for heavy duty industrial applications where maximum fiber port count
and diversity are required. New advanced thermal design techniques (patent pending)
enable the ML3000 to deliver high reliability and configurability even at extended
operating temperatures. Special rack-mount cooling features include Thermal Fins for
extra heat dissipation and internal heat transfer techniques that use the case as a heat
sink. Cooler operation of internal electronic components leads to longer life-time and
increased reliability.
Next-Generation industrial switch features, especially for power utility facilities in the
Smart Grid, importantly include high precision IEEE 1588v2 timing synchronization with
precision as low as single-digit nanoseconds. The ML3000 provides an advanced level of
1588v2 timing features and accuracy, using integrated hardware and software. Advanced
timing is supported on 100 Mb and Gb ports, and is configurable on both fiber and copper
port types.
The ten port slots in the ML3000 provide the configuration flexibility for network designers
to choose up-to four fiber or copper Gb ports, and up-to thirty-two 100 Mb SFF fiber or
copper ports. Copper ports can optionally be Power-Sourcing PoE. Modules may be
configured for regular port types: PoE, IEEE 1588v2 Timing, or combinations.
ML3000 Managed Switches come with field-proven Management Software. Management
Software features include LAN software support including SNMP management, IPv6,
Secure Web Management, IGMP, graphical user interface (GUI), redundant LANs support,
and many network management security and ease-of-use features.
ML3000 Managed Switches have rugged metal cases for regular or"Reverse" rack-
mounting, and auto-ranging power supplies for operation with standard AC power
worldwide, or DC power input choices. Moisture and corrosion-protecting Conformal
Coating is optional.
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