
Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA
®
XGI 1500-250 Series Inverters
DOCR-071074 (Rev 7, 30 MAY 2023)
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Ethernet, Cat6
Shielded, Typical
INV An
INV A1, Gateway
Inverter
INV Bn
Modem or
Internet
Gateway
Internet
Optional, Lo ng Haul
Fiber
Switch
Firewall
Switch or
Rou ter
INV Bn
Firewall
Cluster A
Cluster B
Cluster C
INV B1, Gateway
Inverter
INV C1, Gateway
Inverter
Firewall
Figure 5-3 Multi-Cluster site
XGI Gateway Inverters Firewall
SOLECTRIA XGI inverters have a robust built-in firewall that is automatically established on the Gateway
Inverter after receiving an IP address assigned via a DHCP or through manual static IP configuration. This act
of establishing a firewall also designates an inverter as a
Gateway Inverter
. Once this firewall is established
unauthorized inbound or outbound communication is not permitted through the Gateway Inverter.
Networking with Other Devices
Networking with other Ethernet based devices including revenue grade meters, tracking systems, weather
stations, etc. should only be done outside of the inverter Cluster LAN, or outside of the Inverter Gateway
Firewall; see Figure 5-4.