Emerson DeltaV™ Smart Switches Benefits

Benefits

Enhanced security. The new generation of DeltaV Smart Switches is based on a more powerful hardware and software platform with an increased focus on security.

The new hardware features powerful CPUs for control plane and management operations.

The software has many new features such as role-based access, secure user and password management, brute force attack protection, audit trails and user-readable event logs.

There is also a new HTML5 web interface that can be accessed through the Network Device Command Centre, making it easy to upgrade the switch software.

The next-generation switch also offers more flexible configuration options.

Improved performance. The switching ASICs used in these new products offer new capabilities

such as increased network buffers, the ability to process/forward/filter packets based on more L2 address information such as IP addresses, UDP or TCP ports, and a non-blocking architecture.

and non-blocking architecture, in addition to more powerful CPUs for control plane and management operations.

Fully managed by DeltaV. The DeltaV Switch Commissioning application automatically discovers the switch in the Network Device Command Centre (formerly the Smart Switch Command Centre) when the switch is started.

Network addresses are automatically assigned by DeltaV DCS or by the user when installed in a DeltaV 2.5 network (new in DeltaV v13.3).

Simply provide the switch name and description and select a few setup parameters and the switch will begin reporting. A serial connection is no longer required to configure the switch.

Automatic reporting of network alarms and diagnostics to DeltaV workstations. Operators and maintenance stations will automatically receive device alerts that indicate abnormal network communications.

The DeltaV Network Device Command Centre application provides an interface for diagnosing and troubleshooting network problems. All of this is built-in, eliminating the need for third-party applications for network monitoring.

Plug and Play Installation. The new generation of DeltaV Smart Switches feature a DeltaV-compatible setup that installs out of the box into a compatible DeltaV network.

They require no user configuration to fully support DeltaV network communications.

NDCC ensures that the configuration of all Smart Switches on the network remains consistent, so you never have to worry about misconfigurations affecting network performance.

Plug and Play requires that any existing switch or network device be configured for 100/1000 full-duplex communication or auto-negotiation.

Auto-lock prevents unauthorised network connections. Disabling unused network connections is a security "best practice" that helps you comply with factory security policies.

With the switch's built-in one-click lockout feature, you simply click a button in the DeltaV Network Appliance Command Centre application to

to automatically lock all unused network ports on your system. Easily protect your network from intrusion.

The port locking algorithm has been enhanced to allow locking of multiple daisy-chained DeltaV nodes, as well as detection of new nodes within dynamically determined uplink ports.

You can also configure the switch to ignore lockdown commands on specific switch ports if the application requires it.

For example, a port connected to a virtualised host server to allow DeltaV VMs to move between hosts.

Accessing the Console. Secure Shell (SSH) and serial connections are provided using a USB-C cable (except for the RM2040).

The Advanced Configuration menu includes a handful of settings that allow you to customise the switch for your specific use case while conforming to the requirements of the DeltaV Regional Control Network.

SSH communications provide a secure connection to the switch console.

Encryption in SSH communications provides additional security for switch operation and maintenance by protecting user credentials and preventing interception.

Full range of switch hardware configurations. The new generation of DeltaV network switches offers a wide range of hardware solutions.

From 30-port rackmount units to ffxed-port DIN-rail switches, DeltaV network switches meet a wide range of network requirements.