Connections and status indicators on the device
PROmesh P9+
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2.8 Network topologies & redundancy
The devices of the
PROmesh
product family can be used in redundant networks, such as meshed networks
or rings, via different protocols in addition to being used in star-shaped switched Ethernet networks.
Network topologies
Classical Ethernet star structures (see Figure 5) can be linked to the
PROmesh P9+
switches without
additional configuration. The devices are ready for use immediately.
Figure
5:
PROmesh P9+
in a star network
Ring structure
The
PROmesh P9+
supports the IEC 62439 standard, thereby enabling deterministic reconfiguration of
information forwarding in simple redundancy (ring topologies, see Figure 6). This enables reconfiguration
times of up to 200 ms, depending on the size of your system.