Fault Tolerant Ethernet FTE PDF

Fault Tolerant Ethernet FTE 12 February 2024 13:34 Fault Tolerance Ethernet or FTE delivers a robust networking solution for Experion PKS.   It is to providing not only fault tolerance, but also the performance, and security required for industrial control applications. It combines expertise in...

Fault Tolerant Ethernet FTE 12 February 2024 13:34 Fault Tolerance Ethernet or FTE delivers a robust networking solution for Experion PKS.   It is to providing not only fault tolerance, but also the performance, and security required for industrial control applications. It combines expertise in designing robust control networks with Ethernet technology in a patented advanced networking solution.       Note that FTE is not just an IT network but leverages IT technology to lower cost of FTE network infrastructure, Connection to IT networks, Connection to 3rd party Ethernet devices, and Maintenance and support. The screen outlines the benefits provided by FTE. Single network provides rapid response     Honeywell\'s FTE solution employs a single network providing a rapid response time. A Server or Station is not required to re-establish the network connection resulting in a switchover time that is typically under a second.   Full hardware redundancy in a single network     FTE provides full hardware redundancy in a single network.       A single network is simple to manage because its configuration and performance are consistent. Users can employ analytical, diagnostic, and security tools to access all the network from a single connection and obtain a perspective of the entire communication system. Typically, nodes can switch faster between ports on the same network than ports on different networks.   Designed for Determinism and Security       FTE is designed for determinism and security. The FTE network ensures that each device only sends and receives message traffic appropriate for its type, so that all devices can have the required bandwidth. Remember that security is designed into the FTE network, not added on. The Series C Control Firewall blocks inappropriate messages from reaching Level 1 control and I/O devices. FTE switches are configured so that only servers can be accessed from a higher level network. Firewall or router configuration ensures that only designated plant information network or PIN nodes can access Experion servers.   Flexibility and Performance      The FTE network is known for its flexibility and performance. Each switch port can be configured for 10 or 100 Mbps as for its node it is a fully-switched network without hubs and multiple messages can be processed at the same time. For example, a 24-port FTE switch can support up to 12 simultaneous device to device conversations. The FTE network can be implemented with copper or fiber optic cabling. Both 100 and 1000 Mbps connections are available for uplinks between switches for distances ranging up to 70 km.   FTE Equipment