Qualified Ethernet cables must be used to connect a management station to the DeltaV Control Network. When considering cable shielding, treat the management station like a DeltaV device.
The Management station can be connected to a switch through the management station's communication port and the switch's console port. The switch's console port is a rear-facing port at a low speed serial connection. This port is used to set up the switch for Telnet and web management and can be used to give the switch an IP address, name, and password protection. However, the Network Device Management Center (NDCC) can also perform these functions when the switch is connected to one of the supported networks.
The switch needs an IP address to be managed from anywhere on the network using the management station's web browser or Telnet. Optionally, the serial connection can be kept intact and the link can be used to observe network statistics, configure ports, and save switch data to the management station.