Ethernet

Switches

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Over the past decade, Ethernet has become a popular networking technology because of its low
cost, high bandwidth, and versatile support for multiple applications. This section examines some
of the factors and requirements that should be considered when designing an Ethernet network
for Industrial or Utility applications

ML2400 Managed Ethernet Switch 677

The MultiLink ML2400 is a 19” Rack Mountable hardened Managed Ethernet Switch, designed
specifically for use in Industrial Facilities, Substations and Transportation environments, supplying
reliable, high-speed networking for all your mission critical applications.

ML1600 Managed Ethernet Switch 677

The MultiLink ML1600 is a 9” Panel Mounted hardened Managed Ethernet Switch, designed
specifically for use in Industrial Facilities, Substations and Transportation environments, supplying
reliable, high-speed networking for all your mission critical applications.

ML1200 Managed Ethernet Switch 677

The MultiLink ML1200 is a 7.5” Rack Mountable hardened Managed Ethernet Switch, designed
specifically for use in Industrial Facilities, Substations and Transportation environments, supplying
reliable, high-speed networking for all your mission critical applications

ML800 Managed Ethernet Switch 677

The MultiLink ML800 is 9” Panel Mounted switch that is ideally suited to low-density industrial
networking. With a full set of management and security features, in addition to support for up to
2 gigabit ports in addition to 8 ports that can be configured for either copper of fiber connectors,
the ML800 combines big switch brains with a compact rugged casing suited to almost any
application.

ML600 Compact Ethernet Switch 677

The MultiLink ML600 is a Compact Unmanaged Ethernet Switch ideal for Industrial Facilities,
Substations, and Transportation environments having few Ethernet devices in one location. As a
cost effective solution, the ML600 supplies high speed networking in your harsh environments.

Multilink UR Switch Module 687

The MultiLink UR Switch is a fully-managed Ethernet switch that can be placed directly into a
Universal Relay. It provides network connectivity to both the relay and other nearby devices in a

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Principles of Ethernet Networking

Industrial and Utility Networking • Support for multiple media types: Ethernet technology has
specifications for multiple media types, so that users can take
Modern Utility and Industrial sites have evolved into complex
advantage of inexpensive and readily available copper cabling
operations that perform many functions and require a wide variety of
where suitable, but can also take advantage of the long-
devices and controls to work properly and safely. To automate these
distances and resistance to electrical interference available from
environments, these devices need to work in close concert. Today,
optical cabling.
organizations are moving from coordinating these devices using
low-speed serial connections, to implementing high-performance
networks built from Optical, Wireless, and Ethernet technologies. • Network security and management: Because Ethernet is
These modern networks enable quick, reliable communications that the "default standard" for industrial and IT networking, it
allow critical devices to be managed, analyzed, or controlled from provides network security with support for the latest secure
a single location. authentication standards, such as 802.1x and TACACS+, as well
as rich network management and analysis support using Simple
Taking the next step from automating a single site, organizations Network Management Protocol (SNMP), Remote Monitoring
have begun to interconnect their various facilities to create larger, (RMON), and Port Mirroring.
high-speed networks that allow control and monitoring from any
location attached to the network. Many different technologies can
• Traffic prioritization and separation: to ensure critical traffic and
be used to network together different sites. Over the past decade,
applications are given preference over non-critical ones, Ethernet
Ethernet has become a popular networking technology because
is designed to support traffic prioritization and Quality-of-Service
of its low cost, high bandwidth, and versatile support for multiple
(QoS) standards, such as 802.1p. Ethernet also allows traffic
applications such as voice, video, and data.
optimization using Virtual LANs (VLANs) to separate traffic from
different sets of devices in order to reduce network congestion
Ethernet Networks provide the following benefits:
and increase performance.

• Any-to-any connectivity: Ethernet networks support both point-

to-point and multipoint connections between devices. This Low Priority
means that once a device is connected to the network, it can be Data Collection
set up to communicate with any other devices on the network to High Priority Low High Top
allow management and control of any device from any location. Management Priority Priority Priority
Top Priority
Ethernet Switches

Control
• Shared Access Network: With support for multiple types of
applications and protocols, Ethernet networks provide the ability
to run many different applications using a single infrastructure.
Industrial Ethernet
Industrial Automation environments, such as industrial locations or
• Economical use of bandwidth: Ethernet is designed to utility sites, often have special requirements or restrictions that need
dynamically use bandwidth for whatever application needs it to be considered when designing a network. Typical considerations
most, so that when an application is not using bandwidth, that include:
bandwidth can be used by other applications that do need it.

• Environmental Factors: unlike a home or office environment,

Voice SCADA Video On-site Access industrial and utility networking often happens in uncontrolled
or harsh environments. Resistance to extremes of hot and
cold, and in some cases, to corrosive atmospheres, must be
considered when choosing equipment for these networks. As
well, electromagnetic interference (EMF) from nearby machinery
or other equipment must not interfere with network devices and
cables.
Ethernet Network
• Standards Compliance: for many projects, compliance to
industry-specific standards may apply. From regulatory
requirements such RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances),
industry specification to IEC 61850 and NERC CIP for utilities, to
Protection and Control Relays UL/CUL and ISA99 for industrial protection, industrial standards
support may be a requirement for Ethernet equipment.

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• Reliability & Recovery: due to the critical nature of industrial

and utility control schemes, devices have to be continually
accessible via redundant paths, and if a fault does occur, the
network needs to be able to recover and seamlessly resume
connectivity

Network Fault recovery using Multilink SMART RSTP

GE MultiLink Switch Advantages

Less than 5 milliseconds GE’s MultiLink family of switches are built and designed with
per hop industrial and utility use in mind. From physical hardening and
network resilience, to support for industrial protocols and legacy
• Security and Auditing: with increasing requirements from device types, to compliance with regulatory standards and support
regulatory bodies as well as corporate IT policies, Industrial for the latest in network management and security functions,
Ethernet applications need to ensure they offer a robust and MultiLink provides a simple, flexible solution that can meet the
usable set of security functions, as well as the ability to validate needs of almost any critical project.
security and provide tracking of activities on the network.

Physically Hardened, Network-Reliable

• Traffic Management: because of the critical nature of
industrial and utility applications, Ethernet networks for these MultiLink switches are designed and tested in the same environment
environments need to have measures in place to ensure as all GE Multilin relays and protection devices. In addition to
that wherever possible, network traffic between devices and physical considerations such as temperature, humidity, EMF, and
applications that do not need to know about each other is chemical corrosion, MultiLink switches are built with intelligent
kept to a minimum. In addition, because these networks are recovery options to quickly and seamlessly retain network integrity
generally used for more than one purpose, data for critical after any type of disruption. This ensures a solution that keeps
your critical infrastructure available and online all the time.

Ethernet Switches
applications needs to be ensured of performance and priority
at all times
• Certification: MultiLink switches are compliant with all major
International Standards for networking communications
including: UL Listed/CE Agency Approved, IEC 61850-3, IEE
1613, NEBS Level 3, ETSI Certified, NEMA TS2, MIL-STD-167.
MultiLink switches also provide options for RoHS-compliant
hardware.

• Harsh Chemical Environment Option: All MultiLink switches can

be optionally configured to include a conformal coating that
ensures product function and viability in corrosive or other
environments that can damage typical electronic equipment.

• Redundant Power Supplies: MultiLink’s ML2400 Managed Switch

provides options for full power redundancy with support for
• Legacy Devices: not all devices that need to be networked two power supplies. These power supplies can be of the same
have standard Ethernet interfaces. In many cases, older legacy type, or of mixed voltage types to ensure even greater reliability
equipment with basic I/O or serial interfaces may need to be through diverse power sources.
integrated into the network. These can often be added to the
network using protocol converters, or switches with serial port
servers.

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• Continuous end-device connectivity with Link-Loss Alert: When

used in conjunction with GE Multilin’s Universal Relay (UR) or
the F650 families of relays, MultiLink switches can compensate
for situations where only the relay’s transmitter fiber cable is
broken. Upon detection of the broken Transmit fiber, the ML2400
will cease sending a link pulse to the relay’s Receive fiber cable,
thereby allowing the relay to switch to its secondary port.
The Link Loss Alert feature is available on both the 10Mbit and
100Mbit fiber optic ports, thus allowing for recovery of a single
broken fiber connected to any GE Multilin relay.

Example of Network Fault recovery testing using MultiLink SMART RSTP in a

Ring Network Architecture.

Network Security for Critical Cyber

Protection
In today's environments, any industry where communications
networks run mission critical applications has an increasingly urgent
need for cyber security as an integrated part of their networking
strategy. The electric utility, transportation, military, and industrial
markets have special needs not found in traditional IT applications.
MultiLink switches are designed with security features and functions
tailored to these industries, providing robust, usable network security
as well as helping enable compliance with regulatory standards for
many regions and industries.

• Secure Management via SSL support: MultiLink switches ensure

secure configuration and management by providing SSL
encryption anytime users connect to the switch using Web
Management Interface. SSL is the same technology used by
Ethernet Switches

financial institutions to ensure all transactions are secure and

free from eavesdropping or interception.

Link Loss Alert allows recovery from a broken fiber connection in both 10Mbit • Remote Access Security: Remote Access Security ensures that
and 100Mbit applications
only specified users have access to the Switch’s management
functions. Once configured, commands sent to the Switch
• Fast Fault Recovery with RSTP and Smart RSTP: MultiLink through the Web Interface, Telnet connection, or via SNMP
switches provide the industry standard in performance for device, will only be accepted from specified MAC addresses.
meshed or multi-vendor switched networks by providing
support for the latest version of the IEEE 802.1w protocol for
Rapid Spanning Tree. Using RSTP, MultiLink switches will quickly • Multi-level Password Control: Multi-level Passwords enhance
eliminate loops or redundant paths in network architectures and security by providing different levels of privilege and command
reconfigure the network to these redundant paths in the event of for different users or groups of users.
a fault occurring in the primary path.
• Port Security: Port Security prevents unauthorized access to the
For even faster performance, users can build their network on a network by validating network traffic entering each port to a
ring of GE MultiLink switches and utilize MultiLink’s exclusive Smart list of acceptable MAC addresses. If an unauthorized device is
RSTP feature to create networks with fault recovery times of just connected to any port on the switch, the device will be refused
milliseconds per hop. connection by the Port Security feature. The list of accepted
devices can be entered by a system manager, or learned and
controlled by the MultiLink Switch itself.

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• 802.1x with RADIUS & TACACS+ support for authentication: • QoS: In order to ensure high network performance for critical
802.1x can be used on MultiLink switches to provide additional applications and data, MultiLink switches offer Quality of
security against unauthorized devices connecting to the switch. Service (QoS) in compliance to IEEE 802.1p. By defining certain
When activated, only authorized user who authenticated switch ports, or certain traffic types, with different priority
against the switch port can access the network. On Multilink levels, 802.1p prioritizes network flows so that critical data
switches, 802.1x can be configured to work in conjunction with is allowed to jump ahead of normal network traffic passing
an authentication server, such as TACACS+ or RADIUS. through the switch at the same time. Network traffic priority
classification can be made by Port, by Tag or by IP Type of
Service (ToS).
• Secure and Encrypted Management with SNMPv3: For secure
management and control, MultiLink switches come equipped
with support for Simple Network Management Protocol. • RMON: For additional management and monitoring, MultiLink
SMNPv3 includes encryption for a high level of security not managed switches comply with the Remote Monitoring (RMON)
found in the previous versions that utilize both encryption specification. RMON provides statistics and data exchange to
and authentication of all management functions, as well as remote sites for the purpose of network planning and network
compliance with SNMPv1 and SNMPv2. fault diagnosis.

• SMTP Email Alerts: All MultiLink managed switches can be • IPv6 Support: With support for IPv6, MultiLink switches are
configured to send Email notification that will provide warnings ready to be used with extremely large networks and to
of unauthorized network access attempts or other critical integrate with next-generation network addressing schemes
events to System Administration personnel, which can be and protocols.
used to help enable real-time visibility and administrator
responsiveness to network activity.
• Alarm Contact: MultiLink switches provide 2 Alarm contacts
that can be used for identifying problems with the network or
• Complete Event Logging for all switch changes: To help enable networking devices. The hardware alarm contact will change
forensic and regulatory auditing and reporting, MultiLink’s state upon the loss of control power or upon detecting of a
Event Log will store and timestamp all configuration changes critical problem with hardware within the switch. The software
and network problems detected by the switch. This data can be alarm contact can be configured to change state upon the
used to analyze network problems and provide traceability to detection of several user configurable events including, loss of
network configuration changes. one or more communication ports, detection of a broadcast
storm, or illegal network access attempts.

Managed Networks for Intelligent Traffic

Planning

Ethernet Switches
Multilink switches include a full suite of managed Ethernet features
to provide visibility into network performance, and diagnostic tools
to enable troubleshooting as well as proactive network planning.
These tools help ensure continuous optimized function of the
network and its critical applications.

• SNMPv3: With full support for SNMPv3, MultiLink switches are MultiLink switches provide 2 alarm contacts that can be used to identify
ready to operate in harmony with any standards-compliant problems with devices or the network
network devices or Network Management Systems (NMS) that
may exist in your infrastructure
• Integrates with Viewpoint Monitoring: MultiLink switches are
integrated into GE's Viewpoint Monitoring software that allows
• 802.1q: In order to help keep network traffic between devices for monitoring of all network and switch data in a local HMI.
and applications that do not need to know about each other With Viewpoint Monitoring, users can monitor the status of
minimized and optimize network performance and security, all network ports, generate alarms for network problems, and
MultiLink switch provide support for Virtual Local Area Networks diagnose the overall health of their entire communications
(VLANs) with compliance to IEEE 802.1q. VLANs allow separation network.
of a larger physical network into smaller Virtual networks
restrict network traffic to only VLAN on which it resides,
preventing excess traffic from crowding the network, improving
bandwidth allocation and optimizing network efficiency.

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Simple Configuration and System

Integration
• IP Out-of-the-Box: For ease of initial configuration, MultiLink
managed switches are programmed to automatically have
an IP address pre-assigned when the switch is powered on for
the first time. In addition, MultiLink also comes configured as a
DHCP client for those who want to immediately connect it to the
network and configure it from there.

• Secure Web Management: Multilink managed switches include

a graphical Web Management interface for configuration and
monitoring. The Web Manager allows configuring and monitoring
of switches from any authorized device in your network with just
Viewpoint Monitoring provides monitoring of the status of all network ports,
a few simple clicks.
indication of network problems and alarming of unauthorized network
access attempts.

• IGMP Snooping: By using the Internet Group Management • Multiple Configurations/Interface Options: For maximum
Protocol (IGMP) Snooping feature, MultiLink users can prune their flexibility and interconnectivity with devices, MultiLink switches
networks from unnecessary multicast activity. IGMP Snooping are designed with a modular platform to allow flexible
reduces the amount of multicast traffic crowding the network by configuration of multiple media types on each Switch. MultiLink
restricting these messages only to the ports that need to receive switches can be configured with front- or rear-mounted ports,
this data. and supports RJ-45 copper as well fiber optic ports with ST, SC,
LC, and/or MTRJ connectors. All MultiLink port types provide
options from 10Mbps to Gigabit speed.
• Port Mirroring: To help analyze and optimize network links and
traffic, MultiLink users can enable the Port Mirroring feature. This
feature allows all of the traffic on any given port to be duplicated • Support for Industrial Protocols: Because they are designed
on a selected second port, so it can be monitored and analyzed with industrial and utility applications in mind, MutiLink switches
to help troubleshooting the network and ensure the whole are equipped with default support for Modbus devices by
system behaves as required compliance to the Modbus TCP specification. MultiLink networks
can be further extended to almost any other serial device using
the MultiNet family of serial-to-Ethernet protocol converters.
Complete Event Logging for all Switch
Changes
Ethernet Switches

To help enable forensic and regulatory auditing and reporting,

MultiLink’s Event Log will store and timestamp all configuration
changes and network problems detected by the switch. This data
can be used to analyze network problems and provide traceability
to network configuration changes.

Use the Event Log to analyse network problems and provide traceability to
network configuration changes

Monitor traffic statistics such as usage and traffic type using intuitive bar
graph representations

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Hardened ethernet
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Ethernet Communications for
Industrial Automation, Power Utility,
and Traffic Control markets
Key Benefits
• Physically hardened and environmentally ruggedized for • Supports intelligent traffic planning and integration with
reliability in harsh environments network management systems using a complete set of
• Harsh chemical environment option available for Ethernet switch management functions
environments that are corrosive or otherwise damaging to • Support for high speed recovery of redundant LANs for
electronic equipment mission-critical applications
• Enables cyber protection and network integrity with • Simple, powerful, and easy configuration using web
advanced security features management software
• Forensic auditing of activities and changes using event • Fully supported and viewable using Viewpoint Monitoring
logging software
• Flexible options for Ethernet port and media types allow
integration into any project requirement

Applications

Ethernet Switches
• Safely and reliably extend Ethernet networks to harsh • Enables high speed, redundant connections to GE Universal
production environments for utility and industrial Relays
applications
• Allow critical devices to be managed, analyzed, or controlled
from a single location

Features
Managed Networks Industrially Hardened
• Supports SNMPv3, with full backwards compatibility for v1 • UL listed/CE agency approved
and v2 • IEC 61850 and IEE 1613 approval for operation in electric
• Traffic segregation and prioritization control via IEE 802.1p substation environments
and IEE 802.1q • Redundant and mixed power supply options for increased
• Hardware and software alarm contacts for detection of reliability
critical network or switch events • Harsh chemical environment options ensures product
• Fully Integrates with Viewpoint Monitoring software function and viability
• Reduction of hazardous substances (RoHS)
Ease-of-use
• Support for industrial protocols (e.g. Modbus) Secure
• IP out-of-the-box for easy installation and initial setup • Secure management via SSL
• Simple but powerful web management interface for all • Port security prevents unauthorized devices from gaining
configuration functions access to the network

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• Multi-level passwords with levels of privilege and command
for different users or groups
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Ethernet Switches Designed for the Unique Needs of Critical Infrastructures

Designed for the Needs of Protection Relaying

The MultiLink Ethernet Switches have been designed for the specific
requirements of devices used in Utility and Industrial environments such
as Protection Relays. MultiLink Switches support many unique features
that allow for full redundancy under network fault conditions.

Link Loss Alert

The MultiLink Switch’s Link Loss Alert feature allows for Protective Relays
to recover from situations where only one of the fiber cables connected to
the relay is damaged. The Link Loss Alert feature works with both 10Mbit
and 100Mbit fiber ports of GE Multilin’s Universal Relay, and allows for
seamless switching to the relay’s secondary port under all network fault
conditions.

Modbus Protocol Support

Identifying network communication problems and retrieving network
statistics from the MultiLink switches can now be achieved in SCADA or
DCS systems through the use of the supported Modbus TCP/IP protocol.
Modbus is a protocol supported by most Human Machine Interfaces and
PLC’s and can therefore be integrated into existing systems without having
to invest in additional SNMP or other Network Management Software.

Enhanced High Speed Recovery of Redundant Ring

Networks
The unique requirements of the Protection and Control Industry require
Ethernet networks to be more reliable and to recover from network
problems faster than is generally accepted in other commercially available Link Loss Alert allows recovery from a broken fiber connection in both 10Mbit
equipment. The MultiLink Ethernet Switch's SMART RSTP feature allows and 100Mbit applications
for recovery from faults in Ring Network Architectures in less than 5
milliseconds per switch in the network – 10 times faster than generally
Ethernet Switches

available in standard Ethernet Switches.

Network Fault Recovery using MultiLink Ethernet Switches

Network Traffic Generator

Fault Between Recovery Time
Switches Per Switch (Hop)
SW1-SW2 1.90 ms
SW2-SW3 2.12 ms
SW3-SW4 2.11 ms
SW4-SW5 2.29 ms
SW5-SW6 1.95 ms
SW6-SW7 2.06 ms
SW7-SW8 2.18 ms
SW8-SW9 1.82 ms
SW9-SW10 2.27 ms
SW10-SW1 0.00 ms
Network Recovery Times

Example of Network Fault recovery testing using MultiLink SMART RSTP in a Ring Network Architecture.

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Robust Ethernet Switches for providing Secure and Reliable Networks

Ideal for Harsh Environments Full Network Management Capabilities
GE Multilin’s MultiLink Ethernet Switches have been tested and certified The MultiLink switches support most 802.1 network management
to meet the same rigorous environmental standards as all of our features and are configurable using the Command Line Interface
protection relays and meters. (CLI) and through our Web Management Interface. Management
• Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C without fans functionality includes:
• Type tested to IEC61850-3, IEEE1613 Class2, NEBS level 3 substation • SNMPv3 for secure configuration of network switches
requirements • CLI – full support of the Command Line Interface commands
• IP40 Rated • Web Management Interface for user friendly configuration and
• Dual power supply option with the ability to mix the input sources monitoring
used (i.e. 48VDC and 125VDC) • RSTP (802.1w) industry standard method for providing recovery
of redundant networks
Enhanced Security
The MultiLink family of switches have implemented the most advanced • SMART RSTP (Ring Only Mode) for enhanced fast recovery
techniques available for providing security in network communications (<5ms/hop) of Ring Architecture Networks
including: • RMON for monitoring of network status & statistics
• SNMP v1/v2/v3 providing secure access to network devices through • VLAN (802.1q) providing the ability of segregating the network
authentication, and encryption into smaller Virtual networks (up to 256)
• Imbedded RADIUS and TACACS+ security for remote access and • QoS- (802.1p) for prioritization of network traffic
password verification
• Port Mirroring assisting network troubleshooting
• SSL Web encryption preventing eavesdropping, tampering or
• IGMP Snooping enabling reductions in multicast traffic
message forgery
• SNTP for synchronizing the switch’s internal clock
• Port Security through disabling of packets from unauthorized MAC
addresses • SMTP providing Email notification when problems in the network
have occurred
• Logging of Events and sending Email notification of unauthorized
access attempts • Event Logs creating a historical record of events occurring on the
network
• IPV6 support allowing for more addressable devices in a network

Viewpoint Monitoring Supported

The MultiLink Ethernet Switches are fully supported by the Viewpoint Monitoring and EnerVista Integrator software packages allowing integration

Ethernet Switches
of the status of the Local Area Networks and Alarming of Network problems and Security Alerts into your Monitoring and Control Systems.

Viewpoint Monitoring provides monitoring of the status of all network ports, indication of network problems and
alarming of unauthorized network access attempts.

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EnerVista Web Interface Provides User-Friendly Configuration and Network Monitoring

Easy to use Web Configuration and Reporting Software
The EnerVista Web configuration software allows programming of all settings in the MultiLink Ethernet Switches using a simple web browser. Accessible
by typing the Pre-configured IP address of your switch into the address bar of a web browser, the user-friendly graphical interface allows for easy
navigation, monitoring and configuration through simple Point-and-Click operations.

Communication Status & Port Navigation

• Instant graphical indication of the status of all communication
ports
• Identify the configuration of all communication parameters
• The ability to click on any of the shown Ethernet terminals to
jump immediately to the settings screen for that port

Intuitive Menu Driven Configuration

• Navigate through configuration screens using an easy to

understand categorized menu tree
• Configure all Settings using menu driven pull-down fields
• Program Alarm triggers by selecting from a list of all possible
conditions
• Eliminate the need to memorize any CLI commands
Ethernet Switches

Powerful Troubleshooting Statistics

• Monitor traffic statistics using intuitive bar graph representations
• Identify the amount and type of traffic sent and received through
each port of the switch
• Simplify troubleshooting by identifying the number of CRC Errors,
Collisions, and Dropped packets occurring on each port
• Clear and Restart the capturing of port statistics to allow for
troubleshooting of specific network problems

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Managed Switches
The MultiLink ML2400, ML1600, ML1200 and the ML800 Managed Ethernet Switches provide extremely reliable networks with very fast reconfiguration
times for recovering from faults occurring in the network. The complete set of network management functions available will provide the configurability
and monitoring capability needed for most applications, while the high level of Security features available will ensure your network is protected from
tampering or illegal access.

ML2400 ML1600

ML2400 supports: ML1600 supports:

32 – 10/100 Mbit Copper RJ45 Ports 16 – 10/100 Mbit Copper RJ45 Ports
16 – 10 or 100 Mbit ST or SC Fiber Ports 8 – 10 or 100 Mbit ST or SC Fiber Ports
12 - 100 Mbit LC or MTRJ Fiber Ports 12 - 100 Mbit LC or MTRJ Fiber Ports
8 – 1 Gbit Fiber or Copper RJ45 Ports 4 – 1 Gbit Fiber or Copper RJ45 Ports
Redundant High Voltage AC/DC Power Supplies High Voltage AC/DC Power Supplies

ML1200 ML800

ML1200 supports: ML800 supports:

12 - 10/100 Mbit Copper RJ45 Ports 8 - 10/100Mbit Copper RJ45 Ports
4 - 10 or 100 Mbit ST or SC Fiber Ports 3 - LC or MTRJ Fiber Ports
8 - 100Mbit LC or MTRJ Fiber Ports 2 - 1 Gbit Fiber or Copper RJ45 Ports

Ethernet Switches
2 - 1 Gbit Fiber or Copper RJ45 Ports
Low, Medium, and High Voltage DC Power Supply

Unmanaged Compact Switch Port Selector Guide

The ML600 Unmanaged Ethernet Switch will provide the ability to connect Typical Power
Port Type
remote sites or stations that contain few Ethernet devices to your local Distance Budget
network in a cost effective manner. The ML600 can be configured with 10/100 Mbit RJ45 Copper 100 m N/A
several different port configurations allowing for use with many different 10 Mbit Multimode ST Fiber Optic 2 km 17 dB
device types and can be connected to other Ethernet switches forming a ring 100 Mbit Multimode ST Fiber Optic 2 km 14 dB
architecture providing redundancy throughout your critical networks. 100 Mbit Multimode SC Fiber Optic 2 km 14 dB
100 Mbit Singlemode SC Fiber Optic 20 km 17.5 dB
ML600 100 Mbit Singlemode SC Fiber Optic 40 km 17.5 dB
100 Mbit Multimode LC Fiber Optic 2 km 14 dB
100 Mbit Singlemode LC Fiber Optic 15 km 17.5 dB
100 Mbit Multimode MTRJ Fiber Optic 2 km 14 db
1 Gbit RJ45 Copper 100 m N/A
1 Gbit Multimode SC Fiber Optic 2 km 12.5 dB
ML600 supports: 1 Gbit Singlemode 1310nm SC Fiber Optic 10 km 10.5 dB
6 - 10/100 Mbit Copper RJ45 Ports
1 Gbit Singlemode 1310nm SC Fiber Optic 25 km 17.5 dB
2 - 100 Mbit ST, or SC Fiber Ports
High Voltage AC Power Supply 1 Gbit Singlemode 1550nm SC Fiber Optic 40 km 17.5 dB
1 Gbit Singlemode 1550nm SC Fiber Optic 70 km 20.5 dB
100 Mbit Multimode MTRJ Fiber Optic 2 km 15.8 db

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ML2400 17.0" (43.2 cm)

9.2" (22.9 cm)

1.7" (4.3 cm)

Supports up to 16 Supports up to 8 Optional Redundant Power Supply

Supports up to
10 or 100 Mbit ST, SC, 32 10/100 Mbit Gbit Fiber or Copper
or 12 LC, or MTRJ Copper RJ45 Ports RJ45 Ports
Fiber Ports

Ordering
ML2400 - * - ** - ** - ** ** ** ** - * Base Unit
Module A B C D
Port Mounting F Front Mounted Ports
B Rear Mounted Ports
Power Supply AC 100-240 VAC Power Supply
HI 110-250 VDC/100-240 VAC Power Supply
LO 48 VDC Power Supply
Redundant Power Supply XX No Redundant Power Supply
HI 110-250 VDC/100-240 VAC Power Supply
LO 48 VDC Power Supply
Modules A1 A1 A1 A1 4 x 10 Mbit - ST mm Fiber
A2 A2 A2 A2 4 x 100 Mbit - ST mm Fiber
A3 A3 A3 A3 4 x 100 Mbit - SC mm Fiber
A4 A4 A4 A4 8 x 10/100 Mbit - RJ45 Copper
A5 A5 A5 A5 2 x 10 Mbit - ST mm Fiber + 4 x 10/100 Mbit RJ45 Copper
A6 A6 A6 A6 2 x 100 Mbit - ST mm Fiber + 4 x 10/100 Mbit RJ45 Copper
A7 A7 A7 A7 2 x 100 Mbit - SC mm Fiber + 4 x 10/100 Mbit RJ45 Copper
A8 A8 A8 A8 2 x 100 Mbit - SC sm Fiber 20km + 4 x 10/100 Mbit RJ45 Copper
AA AA AA AA 4 x 100 Mbit - LC mm Fiber + 4 x 10/100 Mbit RJ45 Copper
AB AB AB AB 8 x 100 Mbit - LC mm Fiber
AC AC AC AC 4 x 100 Mbit - LC sm Fiber + 4 x 10/100 Mbit RJ45 Copper
AD AD AD AD 8 x 100 Mbit - LC sm Fiber
AE AE AE AE 2 x 100 Mbit - LC sm Fiber + 6 x 10/100 Mbit RJ45 Copper
AF AF AF AF 2 x 10 Mbit - ST mm Fiber + 2 x 100 Mbit - ST mm Fiber
AH AH AH AH 8 x 100 Mbit - MTRJ mm Fiber
AJ AJ AJ AJ 4 x 100 Mbit - MTRJ mm Fiber + 4 x 10/100 Mbit RJ45 Copper
AK AK AK AK 2 x 100 Mbit - MTRJ mm Fiber + 6 x 10/100 Mbit RJ45 Copper
Ethernet Switches

G3 G3 G3 G3 1 x 1000 Mbit - SC mm Fiber 2km + 2 x 100 Mbit - SC mm Fiber

G4 G4 G4 G4 1 x 1000 Mbit - SC mm Fiber 2km + 4 x 10/100 Mbit - RJ45 Copper
G5 G5 G5 G5 2 x 1000 Mbit - SC mm Fiber 2km
G6 G6 G6 G6 1 x 1000 Mbit - RJ45 Copper
G7 G7 G7 G7 1 x 1000 Mbit - SC mm Fiber 2km
G8 G8 G8 G8 1 x 1000 Mbit - SC sm Fiber 10 km
GC GC GC GC 1 x 1000 Mbit - RJ45 Copper + 2 x 100 Mbit - SC mm Fiber
GD GD GD GD 1 x 1000 Mbit - RJ45 Copper + 4 x 10/100 Mbit - RJ45 Copper
GE GE GE GE 2 x 1000 Mbit - RJ45 Copper
GF GF GF GF 1 x 1000 Mbit - SC sm Fiber 10km + 2 x 100 Mbit - SC mm Fiber
GH GH GH GH 1 x 1000 Mbit - SC sm Fiber 10km + 4 x 10/100 Mbit - RJ45 Copper
GJ GJ GJ GJ 2 x 1000 Mbit - SC sm Fiber 10km
Harsh Environment X Standard Environment
H Harsh Chemical Environment Option

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ML1600
9.0" (22.86 cm)

9.2" (22.9 cm)

1.7" (4.3 cm)

Supports up to 12 Supports up to 8 Supports up to 16 Supports up to 4

100 Mbit LC or MTRJ 10 or 100 Mbit ST, or SC Fiber Ports 10/100 Mbit Copper RJ45 Ports Gbit Fiber or Copper RJ45 Ports
Fiber Ports

Ordering
ML1600 - ** - ** ** - * Base Unit
Module A B
Power Supply AC 100-240 VAC Power Supply
HI 110-250 VDC/100-240 VAC Power Supply
LO 48 VDC Power Supply
Modules A1 A1 4 x 10 Mbit - ST mm Fiber
A2 A2 4 x 100 Mbit - ST mm Fiber
A3 A3 4 x 100 Mbit - SC mm Fiber
A4 A4 8 x 10/100 Mbit - RJ45 Copper
A5 A5 2 x 10 Mbit - ST mm Fiber + 4 x 10/100 Mbit RJ45 Copper
A6 A6 2 x 100 Mbit - ST mm Fiber + 4 x 10/100 Mbit RJ45 Copper
A7 A7 2 x 100 Mbit - SC mm Fiber + 4 x 10/100 Mbit RJ45 Copper
A8 A8 2 x 100 Mbit - SC sm Fiber 20km + 4 x 10/100 Mbit RJ45 Copper
AA AA 4 x 100 Mbit - LC mm Fiber + 4 x 10/100 Mbit RJ45 Copper
AB AB 8 x 100 Mbit - LC mm Fiber
AC AC 4 x 100 Mbit - LC sm Fiber + 4 x 10/100 Mbit RJ45 Copper
AD AD 8 x 100 Mbit - LC sm Fiber
AE AE 2 x 100 Mbit - LC sm Fiber + 6 x 10/100 Mbit RJ45 Copper
AF AF 2 x 10 Mbit - ST mm Fiber + 2 x 100 Mbit - ST mm Fiber
AH AH 8 x 100 Mbit - MTRJ mm Fiber
AJ AJ 4 x 100 Mbit - MTRJ mm Fiber + 4 x 10/100 Mbit RJ45 Copper
AK AK 2 x 100 Mbit - MTRJ mm Fiber + 6 x 10/100 Mbit RJ45 Copper
G3 G3 1 x 1000 Mbit - SC mm Fiber 2km + 2 x 100 Mbit - SC mm Fiber
G4 G4 1 x 1000 Mbit - SC mm Fiber 2km + 4 x 10/100 Mbit - RJ45 Copper
G5 G5 2 x 1000 Mbit - SC mm Fiber 2km
G6 G6 1 x 1000 Mbit - RJ45 Copper

Ethernet Switches
G7 G7 1 x 1000 Mbit - SC mm Fiber 2km
G8 G8 1 x 1000 Mbit - SC sm Fiber 10 km
GC GC 1 x 1000 Mbit - RJ45 Copper + 2 x 100 Mbit - SC mm Fiber
GD GD 1 x 1000 Mbit - RJ45 Copper + 4 x 10/100 Mbit - RJ45 Copper
GE GE 2 x 1000 Mbit - RJ45 Copper
GF GF 1 x 1000 Mbit - SC sm Fiber 10km + 2 x 100 Mbit - SC mm Fiber
GH GH 1 x 1000 Mbit - SC sm Fiber 10km + 4 x 10/100 Mbit - RJ45 Copper
GJ GJ 2 x 1000 Mbit - SC sm Fiber 10km
Harsh Environment X Standard Environment
H Harsh Chemical Environment Option

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ML1200
7.50" (19.1 cm)

6.85" (17.4 cm)

2.0" (5.08 cm)

Supports up to Supports up to Supports up to 2

4 10 or 100 Mbit ST, SC, or 12 10/100 Mbit Gbit Fiber or Copper
8 LC, or MTRJ Fiber Ports Copper RJ45 Ports RJ45 Ports

Ordering
ML1200 - ** - ** - ** - ** - ** - ** Base Unit
Power Supply 250S ML1200 250VDC Chassis
125S ML1200 125VDC Chassis
48VS ML1200 48VDC Chassis
24VS ML1200 24VDC Chassis
12VS ML1200 12VDC Chassis
125D ML1200 125VDC Chassis - Dual Input PSU
48VD ML1200 48VDC Chassis - Dual Input PSU
24VD ML1200 24VDC Chassis - Dual Input PSU
48PS ML1200 48VDC Chassis - PoE enabled
48PD ML1200 48VDC Chassis - PoE enabled with Dual Input PSU
Modules XX XX XX None
C1 C1 C1 4 x 10/100 RJ-45
C2 C2 4 x 10/100 RJ-45 PoE-enabled ports (only with ML1200-48 model)
C3 C3 2 x10/100 RJ-45 + 2x 100Mbit MTRJ mm Fiber
C4 C4 2x 10/100 RJ-45 + 2x 100Mbit LC mm Fiber
C5 C5 2x 10/100 RJ-45 + 2x 100Mbit LC sm Fiber 15km
C6 C6 2x 10/100 RJ-45 + 1x 100Mbit SC mm Fiber
C7 C7 2x 10Mbit ST mm Fiber
C8 C8 C8 2x 100Mbit ST mm Fiber
C9 C9 C9 2x 100Mbit SC mm Fiber
CA CA CA 2x 100Mbit SC sm Fiber 20km
CB CB CB 2x 100Mbit SC sm Fiber 40km
CC CC CC 4x 100Mbit MTRJ mm Fiber
Ethernet Switches

CD CD CD 4x 100Mbit LC mm Fiber
CE CE CE 4x 100Mbit LC sm Fiber 15km
CF 1x 100Mbit ST mm Fiber
CG 1x 100Mbit SC mm Fiber
CH 1x 100Mbit SC sm Fiber 20km
CI 1x 100Mbit SC sm Fiber 40km
CJ 2x 100Mbit MTRJ mm Fiber
CK 2x 100Mbit LC mm Fiber
CL 2x 100Mbit LC sm Fiber 15km
H1 2x 1000Mbit LC mm Fiber
H2 2x 1000Mbit LC mm Fiber 2km
H3 2x 1000Mbit LC sm Fiber 10km
H4 2x 1000Mbit LC sm Fiber 25km
H5 2x 1000Mbit LC sm Fiber 40km
H6 2x 1000Mbit LC sm Fiber 70km
H7 2x 1000Mbit RJ-45 Copper
HA 1x 1000Mbit RJ-45 Copper + 1x 1000Mbit LC sm Fiber 10km
HB 1x 1000Mbit RJ-45 Copper + 1x 1000Mbit LC sm Fiber 25km
HC 1x 1000Mbit RJ-45 Copper + 1x 1000Mbit LC sm Fiber 40km
HD 1x 1000Mbit RJ-45 Copper + 1x 1000Mbit LC sm Fiber 70km
HG 1x 1000Mbit LC sm Fiber 10km
HH 1x 1000Mbit LC sm Fiber 25km
HI 1x 1000Mbit LC sm Fiber 40km
HJ 1x 1000Mbit LC sm Fiber 70km
HK 1x 1000Mbit RJ-45 Copper
Conformal Coating Option X None
H Harsh Chemical Environment Conformal Coating
Z RoHS-compliant
Y RoHS-compliant with Harsh Chemical Environment Coating

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ML800
7.50" (19.1 cm)

6.85" (17.4 cm)

2.0" (5.08 cm)

Supports up to 8 Supports up to 2 Supports up to

10/100 Mbit Copper Gbit Fiber or Copper 3 LC, or MTRJ Fiber Ports
RJ45 Ports RJ45 Ports

Ordering
ML800 - ** - ** - ** - ** - ** Base Unit
Power Supply 250S ML800 250VDC Chassis
125S ML800 125VDC Chassis
48VS ML800 48VDC Chassis
24VS ML800 24VDC Chassis
12VS ML800 12VDC Chassis
125D ML800 125VDC Chassis - Dual Input PSU
48VD ML800 48VDC Chassis - Dual Input PSU
24VD ML800 24VDC Chassis - Dual Input PSU
12VD ML800 12VDC Chassis - Dual Input PSU
48PS ML800 48VDC Chassis - PoE enabled
48PD ML800 48VDC Chassis - PoE enabled with Dual Input PSU
HIAC ML800 100-240V AC Chassis
Modules XX XX None
C1 C1 4 x 10/100 RJ-45
C2 4 x 10/100 RJ-45 PoE-enabled ports (only with ML800-48P models)
C3 2 x10/100 RJ-45 + 2x 100Mbit MTRJ mm Fiber
C4 2x 10/100 RJ-45 + 2x 100Mbit LC mm Fiber
C5 2x 10/100 RJ-45 + 2x 100Mbit LC sm Fiber 15km
CB 3x 10/100 RJ-45 Copper + 1x mm MTRJ Fiber
CC 1x 10/100 RJ-45 Copper + 3x mm MTRJ Fiber
CD 3x 10/100 RJ-45 Copper + 1x mm LC Fiber
CE 1x 10/100 RJ-45 Copper + 3x mm LC Fiber
CF 3x 10/100 RJ-45 Copper + 1x sm LC 15km Fiber

Ethernet Switches
CG 1x 10/100 RJ-45 Copper + 3x sm LC 15km Fiber
CH 3x 10/100 RJ-45 Copper + 1x sm LC 40km Fiber
CI 2x 10/100 RJ-45 Copper + 2x sm LC 40km Fiber
CJ 1x 10/100 RJ-45 Copper + 3x sm LC 40km Fiber
H1 2x 1000Mbit LC mm Fiber
H2 2x 1000Mbit LC mm Fiber 2km
H3 2x 1000Mbit LC sm Fiber 10km
H4 2x 1000Mbit LC sm Fiber 25km
H5 2x 1000Mbit LC sm Fiber 40km
H6 2x 1000Mbit LC sm Fiber 70km
H7 2x 1000Mbit RJ-45 Copper
HG 1x 1000Mbit LC sm Fiber 10km
HH 1x 1000Mbit LC sm Fiber 25km
HI 1x 1000Mbit LC sm Fiber 40km
HJ 1x 1000Mbit LC sm Fiber 70km
HK 1x 1000Mbit RJ-45 Copper
Conformal Coating Option X None
H Harsh Chemical Environment Conformal Coating
Z RoHS-compliant
Y RoHS-compliant with Harsh Chemical Environment Coating

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ML600
1.7" (4.3 cm) 3.0" (7.6 cm)

3.6" (9.2 cm)

Supports up to 6 - 10/100 Mbit Copper RJ45 Ports

Supports up to 2 - 100 Mbit ST, or SC Fiber Ports

6 - 10/100 Mbit Copper RJ45 Ports 4 - 10/100 Mbit Copper RJ45 Ports
2 - 100 Mbit ST, or SC Fiber Ports

Ordering
ML600 - ** - ** - Base Unit
Power Supply AC External 100 - 240 VAC Adaptor
HI 30 - 60 VDC Power Supply
LO 10 - 36 VDC Power Supply
Ethernet Switches

Modules XX None
B1 6 x 10/100 Mbit - RJ45 Copper
B2 2 x 100 Mbit - ST mm Fiber + 4 x 10/100 Mbit - RJ45 Copper
B3 2 x 100 Mbit - SC mm Fiber + 4 x 10/100 Mbit - RJ45 Copper
B4 2 x 100 Mbit - SC sm Fiber + 4 x 10/100 Mbit - RJ45 Copper

Accessories for MultiLink Switches Visit www.GEMultilin.com/multilink to:

  •  View Guideform specifications
  •  Industrial Power System
Communications Learning CD TRCD-ICOM-C-S-1   •  Download the instruction manual
  •  MultiNet Serial to Ethernet Converter MultiNet-FE   •  Review applications notes and support documents
  •  EnerVista Integrator EVI-1000   •  Buy a MultiLink Switch online
  •  View the MultiLink Family brochure

* Additional modules and configurations available. Please see the Online Store for the latest module availability.

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Module
6-pORT eTHERNET sWITCH
Reduce Complexity & Cost
Increase Functionality, Simplify Installation

dESCRIPTION
The MultiLink UR Switch is fully-managed Ethernet switch with a modular form factor, it can be placed directly into a GE Multilin
Universal Relay to provide Ethernet connectivity to the relay as well as other Ethernet-enabled devices. Designed specifically for
the requirements of devices used in Utility and Industrial environments such a Protection Relays, the UR Switch provides all the
functionality of any MultiLink Managed Switch, in a compact, cost-effective, and easy-to-deploy format.

kEY bENEFITS
• Reduced networking equipment and installation costs • Fully managed switch - VLAN, QoS, Port Security, RMON

Ethernet Switches
• High speed communications - (4 x 100 Mbps Fiber Optic ports • Independent power supply providing switch functionality
+ 2 x 100 Mbps Copper ports) when relays are out of service for maintenance
• Supports redundant network architecture - Smart RSTP (Ring
Only Mode), RSTP STP

Applications
• Enables redundant high-speed connectivity for Protection • Enables communications for both single-vendor and multi-
and Control applications using GE Multilin Universal Relays vendor relay applications
• Provides network connection points for other devices and
relays

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Overview Extend your network without additional switches

In addition to providing high-speed
connectivity directly to your Universal
Relay, the MultiLink UR Switch module
provides an additional 4 Fiber Ethernet
ports, for connection to other relays in the
system as well as upstream connectivity.
It also provides 2 RJ-45 copper Ethernet
ports which can be used to connect local
devices such as PCs, meters, or virtually
2 x 100Mbit Copper RJ45 Ports
anything else in the system. - Ex. Computer/Meter

Managed MultiLink Switching, right 2 x 100Mbit Fiber Optic ST Ports

inside your Relay - Ex. Protection Relay

The UR Switch provides a simple way to

2 x 100Mbit Fiber Optic ST Ports
add fully-managed Ethernet networking - Ex. Redundant upstream
to your relays and devices without connectivity to the networks
the need for additional hardware or a
Independant Power Supply
dedicated communications cabinet. The
- High and Low Voltage
UR Switch includes all the management
and features that come with all MultiLink
managed switches, and can be easily

Reduce Installation Labor and Cost

Ethernet Switches

Embedded Switch Module Cost (6k) External Ethernet Switch Cost (25.9k)
+ +
Installation (6k) Installation (13.8k)
= =
Total Networking Cost $12k Total Networking Cost $39.7k

Using the UR Switch module architecture, a redundant network is created Traditional Ethernet network topologies require that a Primary and
by connecting a fiber optic cable from one UR Switch Module to the next Secondary port on the relay be connected to different external Ethernet
through the set of UR devices and then finally back to the first device. All switches to ensure that communications is available in the event of a loss
Ethernet communications to each UR device goes directly through the UR of one of the switches.
Switch Module.
With the port density that is currently offered in commercially available
substation hardened switches, one switch is needed for every 7 protection
relays to create a network with no single point of failure.

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integrated into a network that has other

Ethernet switches. When used in a ring
topology with other UR switches modules
or MultiLink switches, the UR Switch can
be configured to use MultiLink’s Smart
RSTP feature to provide industry-leading
network recovery for ring topologies, at
as speed of less than 5ms per switch. In
addition, the UR Switch offers the following
management features:

• High Speed Ring Recovery with Smart

RSTP – less than 5ms per switch in the
ring
• Link Loss Alert – provides fast recovery
of connectivity to GE proective relays in
the case of fiber connection failures
• Port Mirroring – allows all of the traffic
on any given port to be duplicated on Network fault recovery using MultiLink Ethernet Switch Modules
a selected second port, for monitoring
and analysis while troubleshooting the
network or system
• Full support for SNMP – all MultiLink Secure your protection Network
• QoS – allows users to prioritize certain
switches support SNMP v1, v2, and v3,
network ports, or network traffic types, The MultiLink UR Switch comes with a full
to enable integration with Network
to ensure delivery of critical network suite of security features to help ensure
Management Systems
traffic over non-critical data secure continued operation of the network,
• Integration with Viewpoint Monitoring as well as enabling regulatory compliance
• VLAN support – allows the network
– All MultiLink switches are fully as required
to be seperated into smaller virtual
supported and viewable by Viewpoint
networks to optimize bandwidth and
Monitoring and Enervista Integrator • Secure Management via SSL –
network efficiency. VLANs can be set
software packages, to allow integration provides encryption and security for
up by assigning specific switch ports to
of events and alarms into the control all configuration and management

Ethernet Switches
a VLAN, or by tag-based VLANs using
system activities using Multilink’s Secure Web
802.1q
Management Interface.
• Multi-level passwords – enables
different users to have different levels of
privilege into the switch to help provide
visibility to users who need it, while
ensuring changes are only made by
authorized users
• Port Security – prevents unauthorized
devices from connecting to the network
• Event Logging – to help enable forensic
regulatory auditing and reporting of all
network and configuration events on
the switch

Viewpoint Monitoring provides monitoring of the status of all network ports, indication of network
problems and alarming of unauthorized network access attempts.

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Suitable for almost any project

With additional ports for connecting other protection relays, the UR Switch module can be used not only to connect the UR system; it can
also be used to provide downstream connectivity to other GE protection relays, or even for integration with a 3rd party system when an A/B
protection scheme is required.

The UR Switch Module can be directly connected in a ring to create

a fault tolerant network without the need for external Ethernet Up to 5 additional devices (relays, meters, HMI’s etc) can be connected
switches. to the UR Switch Module leaving the sixth port for connecting to the
company network and eliminating the need for external switches for
networking a small number of remote devices.

The UR switch can also be used to extend the Ethernet network to

Other protection devices can be connected to the UR switch module serial devices and relays in conjunction with a serial-to-Ethernet
and eliminate the need for external Ethernet switches while stile converter such as the GE MultiNet family of devices. Simply connect the
creating a redundant network architecture. Connecting one Ethernet UR Switch to a MultiNet converter using your choice of either copper
port to the switch on the UR in the same panel and the second port to
Ethernet Switches

or fibre connectors.
the switch on the UR in the adjacent panel will create a network with
no single point of failure.

Ordering & Compatibility

The GE UR switch module is designed to work with any GE Multilin Universal Relay that has CPU type “S”:
To order a UR with UR switch module, ensure the following:

• CPU type selected is “S”

• In the W Slot of the relay, please select W2T (High Voltage) or W2S
(Low Voltage) for the power supply of the UR switch module

List of Supported Relays:

B30 Bus Differential System G30 Generator Protection System
B90 Bus Differential System G60 Generator Protection System
C30 Controller System L60 Line Phase Comparison System
C60 Breaker Protection System L90 Line Differential System
C70 Breaker Protection System M60 Motor Protection System
D30 Line Distance Protection System N60 Network Stability & Synchrophasor Measurement System
D60 Line Distance Protection System T60 Transformer Protection System
F35 Multiple Feeder Protection System T35 Transformer Protection System
F60 Feeder Protection System

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