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 Ring Switch Firmware Revisions
Below is a history of revisions for the ring switch firmware. Please note that SIXNET only supports the latest version. We highly recommend that you upgrade to the latest version whenever it is convenient to do so.  

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Version 0202 (Release Date: November-06) - For ET-5RS-IP67 Only
  Major new features:
 
  • Allows for definable primary and backup ports for the ring operation.
  Bug fixes:
 
  • none
   
Version 0105 (Release Date: November-06) - For ET-5RS, ET-9RS and ET-9RG Models
  Major new features:
 
  • Allows for definable primary and backup ports for the ring operation.
  Bug fixes:
 
  • none
   
Version 0104 (Release Date: August-05) - For ET-9RG Only
  Major new features:
 
  • Improved ring operation under heavy traffic loads (Gigabit model only)
  Bug fixes:
 
  • none
   
Version 0103 (Release Date: August-05 for 9RG and December-05 for #RS models)
  Major new features:
 
  • Support for Gigabit Ring Switches
  • Definable triggers for the alarm output
  • Definable master switch (automatic or pick a switch)
  • Port mirroring now supports only one source port
  Bug fixes:
 
  • none
   
Version 0102 (Release Date: 10-Feb-05)
  Major new features:
 
  • Support for Ring Switch Monitoring from an IPm Controller or RTU (IPm firmware v2.3 required). This enables monitoring without the use of Modbus or the need to set an IP address in the ring switches.
  • Improved broadcast message handling. If you are utilizing many broadcast messages then this version is highly recommended for best performance.
  Bug fixes:
 
  • none
 
Version 0101 (Release Date: Dec-04)
  Major new features:
 
  • First release includes:
    • Real-time Ring™ support
    • Configurable ports - speed, duplex and flow control
    • Priority Queuing (i.e. Traffic Priority) – QoS, CoS, ToS/DiffServ
    • Message rate filtering – broadcasts storm protection
    • Modbus over Ethernet (UDP) status monitoring
    • Port mirroring for diagnostics
  Bug fixes:
 
  • none - first release

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