Overview 10
IDS-509C Hardware Installation Guide
DIP Switches
The DIP switches on the IDS switch provide a quick and easy way to setup a Ring in order
to achieve improved network reliability and faster recovery times from network faults. A
Ring can also be setup and configured from any of the software configuration methods.
Software configuration methods provide access to additional parameters as well as the
more advanced Ring features.
DIP Switch
Ring Feature
SW1
SW2
Ring
Role
Coupling
Mode
Description
On
On
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--
Software control - Ring Master
functionality is controlled by software
configuration.
On
Off
Master
Primary
Ring Feature: enabled
Ring Role: Master
Coupling: Active on Port: 4 (Note 1)
Off
On
Client
Standby
Ring feature: enabled
Ring Role: Client
Coupling: Backup on Port 4 (Note 1)
Off
Off
Client
Primary
Ring Feature: enabled
Ring Role: Client
Coupling: none
Note 1:
If the backup coupling feature is not used, then port 4 can be used as a normal connection port.
