MultiLink Hardened Ethernet Communication Switches

1. MultiLink Hardened Ethernet Communication Switches Ethernet Communication Solutions for the Industrial Automation, Power Utility and Transportation Markets

2. Why network your devices? As the functionality of devices found in substations and industrial facilities grows, and with the emergence of standards such as IEC 61850, the desire and need to network your devices with reliable communications grows as well. • Networking your devices will provide: • Access to your devices from anywhere in within or outside your facility • The ability for devices to communicate directly with each other (Peer-to-Peer) • Simplified System troubleshooting • Improved visibility and management of your assets

3. Designed for Harsh Environments • MultiLink is a family of Ethernet Switches that are designed specifically for use in: • Industrial Facilities • Substations • Traffic Control Markets Industrial Facilities Utility Stations Traffic Control Systems

4. Strict Industrial Network Requirements These unique markets have special requirements not usually found in traditional communication equipment such as: • Ability to Withstand Harsh Environments • High Degree of Security • High Reliability • Modularity - Ability to communicate with many different devices and types of communication ports • Ease of configuration

5. Certified to be used in Harsh Environments • Multilink Ethernet Switches are designed and tested to meet the same requirements to withstand harsh environments as all of our relays and meters. • IEC 61850-3 - Standards for reliability of communication networks and systems in Substations • IEEE 1613 -Standards for the design of communication network equipment to be used in substations and industrial sites • NEBS Level3 -Stringent test level required for high reliability in harsh environments and mission critical applications (Competitive Local Exchange Carriers) • ETSI Certified - European Telecommunications Standards Institute, which establishes the telecommunications standards in Europe • NEMA TS2- Stipulates the environmental requirements for traffic control equipment. • -40° C to +85° C- Tested to the IEC 60028-2-1 & IEC 60028-2-2 standards without the use of fans • IP 40 Rated - Specifies the extent to which the equipment is protected against foreign particles and the degree that persons are protected from enclosed hazards

6. Highest Degree of Management Security • MultiLink Switches provides the highest degree of network security available. All network management functions are protected against unauthorized access through: • SNMPv3 - Provides encrypted authentication and access security for network management functions • Secure Web Management - SSL (Secure Socket Layer) - Same technology used by financial institutions ensures secure access to switch management via the web • Remote Access Security - Limits access to SNMP via the web and Telnet to designated IP addresses • Password Security - Multi-level CLI log-in enforced to ensure authorized access

7. Highest Degree of Network Security MultiLink Switches security ensures that only authorized users gain access to the network through the switch • User Access Security Features include: • Port Security - Restricts port traffic to only authenticated MAC addresses • RADIUS - Provides port based access control authentication of users through a controlled database. Commonly used in wireless networks • TACACS+ - Provides access control of central servers through authentication and authorization • SMTP email alerts - Alarms Trigger notifications generated by a security violation

8. Highly Reliable Networks with Fast Fault Recovery MultiLink Switches provide high network reliability and availability through: • Redundancy in both Ring and Mesh network architectures • Fast fault recovery times using industry standard RSTP (IEEE 802.1w) • Link-Loss-Alert allows for seamless detecting of fiber link loss to re-route transmission to a redundant path • Enhanced diagnostics for fast, efficient, and proactive troubleshooting of network problems

9. Simple Network Management • MultiLink Switches provide full management capabilities through the powerful and simple to use Graphical User Interface. With this interface you will be able to manage: • Virtual Local Area Networks (VLAN) - Configure and Create Virtual Local Area Networks to handle bandwidth more efficiently and provide additional security • Quality of Service (QoS) - Provide the ability to prioritize traffic • Port Mirroring - Monitor all traffic on any Ethernet port to facilitate troubleshooting • Identify traffic patterns - Monitor port traffic to identify utilization of network traffic • Event Log - Identify occurrences of ports going down or illegal switch access attempts

10. Simple Network Management Easily identify the status of all communication ports Monitor the status of each of the communication ports over the Ethernet network in Real-Time

11. Simple Network Management Simplified Switch Setup All network communication settings can be configured in one easy step

12. Simple Network Management Programmable Alarm Contact Warnings Program which types of errors and warnings will trigger the external Alarm Contact

13. Simple Network Management Easy to understand Ethernet Traffic Statistics Monitor all of the different types of network traffic passing through each communication port

14. Simple Network Management Informative Event Logs View the Switch Event Log that indicates Port Availability, Authorized and Unauthorized Access attempts and Switch Configuration Changes

15. Simple Network Management Easy VLAN Configuration Create VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks) to help to optimize Bandwidth and Network Efficiency

16. MultiLink 3 Models Available to fit any Application ML1600 ML2400 19” Rack Mounted Managed Switch 9” Panel Mounted Managed Switch ML600 Compact Unmanaged Switch

17. ML2400 19” Rack Mounted Managed Switch • Modular design supports multiple connection types for application flexibility • Supports up to 12 fiber optic ST/SC ports or 24 copper RJ45 ports • Ports can be mounted on Front or Rear of unit • Up to 4 Gigabit uplink ports available • Robust easy to use network management

18. ML1600 9” Panel Mounted Managed Switch • Modular design supports multiple connection types for application flexibility • Supports up to 8 fiber optic ST/SC ports or 16 copper RJ45 ports • Redundant power supply available • Up to 4 Gigabit uplink ports available • Robust easy to use network management

19. ML600 Compact Unmanaged Switch • Ideal for locations with a few Ethernet devices • Provides 6 switch ports; 1 or 2 of which may be 100Mb fiber; balance 10/100Mb copper • Can be used in Self-Healing and Redundant LAN architectures • Rated from -25°C to +75°C • DIN Rail mounting options • Best Price-to-Value solution available

20. MultiLink Ethernet Communication Ports Available: • 10/100 Mbit RJ45 Copper ports • 10 Mbit multimode ST Fiber Optic ports • 100 Mbit multimode ST Fiber Optic ports • 100 Mbit multimode SC Fiber Optic ports • 100 Mbit singlemode SC Fiber Optic ports • 1 Gigabit RJ45 Copper uplink ports • 1 Gigabit multimode SC fiber Optic uplink ports • Additional fiber optic port types available. Please contact factory for details

21. MultiLink Hardened Ethernet Communication Switches • Summary: • Industrial Hardened – Meets all Industrial, Substation, and Transportation standards and requirements • High level of Security – Ensures all access to the switch or network is from an authorized source • Simplified Network – Graphical User Interface for all configuration and Management troubleshooting • Fast Fault Recovery – Quick detection of broken links and re-routing of network Times traffic • Modular Design – Supports multiple connection types to fit all applications Reps emial April 4