The following sections provide specifications and usage information for third party switches, and cable that can be used with a DeltaV system. Diagrams that show these components in DeltaV Control Networks are provided as examples.
DeltaV systems require a specific version of Cisco® switch software and a special switch configuration. The use of other versions of the switch software or an improperly configured switch could cause serious problems with the operation of the DeltaV system. Switches ordered from Emerson Process Management are shipped with the supported software version and are pre-configured to operate properly with the DeltaV system. To ensure that you have the proper switch configuration and the correct switch software for your DeltaV system, you should purchase the switch though normal Emerson channels. The DeltaV supported software version of the switch may not be the version that is currently shipping on off-the-shelf Cisco switches.
If you want to verify the configuration of a switch supplied by Emerson, refer to the System Administration and Maintenance manual in the DeltaV Books Online. This documentation provides written examples of correct, DeltaV specific switch configuration for the supported revision level of the switch software. Emerson does not provide the Cisco operating software separately for field configuration. If you purchase Cisco switches from sources other than Emerson, the switch must be configured to DeltaV instructions and the supplier is responsible for ensuring that the switch software is at the supported revision level.
Cisco switches can be managed from a Management station. Refer to the Managing Cisco Switches topic in DeltaV Books Online.