The ABCs of Managed Switches
Why were managed switches developed? A one-page fact sheet, written by Contemporary Controls, explains the terminology and concepts of management. It’s a handy resource for engineers requiring quick information on this topic: important advantages - what you can monitor, control, and predict; significant concepts such as trunking or port mirroring; and how to create a redundant system? Click here to request this article, more information, or application assistance or call (630) 963-7070.
The ABCs of Ethernet Redundancy
“What is STP Redundancy?”
or “Why should I care about the network recovery time?” Can you answer how STP, RSTP, Rings and Trunking compare? If not, then it’s time to read the document: The ABCs of Ethernet Redundancy. This is a two-page fact sheet complete with diagrams from Contemporary Controls. Click here to request this article, more information, or application assistance or call (630) 963-7070.
The ABCs of Ethernet Troubleshooting
Ethernet networks can present many symptoms. And troubleshooting your network can feel like a never-ending task unless you apply the key principles. Contemporary Controls’ two-page reference tool focuses on cable configurations, VLANs, IP address and trunking so your efforts can be more effective. Click here to request this article, more information, or application assistance or call (630) 963-7070.
The ABCs of Ethernet Fiber Optics
The application of fiber optics in Ethernet networks has increased because of the inherent advantages of using this cabling as long as you follow some simple rules. Ethernet will function with no difficulty over fiber optics. Contemporary Controls has written a four-age document detailing cabling basics to more advanced issues such as Ethernet standards. You’ll learn about fiber size, transmitter power, link loss, delay budget, and much more in this easy-to-read format complete with illustrations. A table is included that compares the two most popular fiber physical layers.
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The ABCs of Selecting the Proper Industrial Ethernet Switch
Selecting the proper Industrial Ethernet switch can be a confusing process. Should it be auto-negotiation features, managed versus unmanaged, redundancy, environmental concerns or determinism issues? Contemporary Controls makes it easier with its four-page document discussing the many options to consider. As for what switch to choose, the best advice is to ask your switch vendor which features they include in their products. Click here to request this article, more information, or application assistance or call (630) 963-7070.