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X204IRT Subnet Mask Issue

Created by: CWolfe at: 10/2/2006 3:31 PM (7 Replies)

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10/2/2006 3:31 PM	Rate (0)
CWolfe Posts: 6 Rating: (0)	Is there any reason why I cannot set the subnet mask on a X204IRT switch to 255.255.252.0? I am using a 172.16.x.y IP addressing scheme and I want to use the subnet mask 255.255.252.0 to setup subnets. Primarily I will use 172.16.0.y for my network components, i.e. switches and security modules, 172.16.1.y and 172.16.2.y for my control components, PN PLC's and CP's, and 172.16.3.y for a testing environment. I have tried using Primary Setup Tool v3.0, Step 7 v5.3 HF3 and web management.PST reports an Error Box titled Error 1:238, "Writing the parameters failed". In Step 7's HW Config PLC menu item, I use the Edit Ethernet Node selction, browse for the switch and when I try to assign the subnet mask, I get the error box Edit Ethernet Node (4502:529), "The function could not be executed". FInally, under web management's Agent menu, I enter the subnet mask and receive the message in red at the bottom of the screen "Value for subnet mask is not valid, do not enter 0.0.0.0 or 255.255.255.255!". All the other devices, PLC's, X208 switches, etc. accept the subnet mask. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.
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10/3/2006 9:16 AM	Rate (0)
INS Gold Member Joined: 4/6/2006 Last visit: 2/5/2024 Posts: 604 Rating: (56)	Dear Mr. CWolfe, Which firmware do you use? Is that the special IRT firmware (v2) or do you use the 'standard' firmware? And which version are you using? Best regards, INS
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10/3/2006 3:25 PM	Rate (0)
CWolfe Posts: 6 Rating: (0)	I am using the switch as it came out of the box. The reported version numbers from the web management screen are as follows: Boot Software: V1.11 04.05.2005 Firmware: V 1.3.0 Hardware Revision: 1 I am using this switch as the Redundancy Manager for a ring of X208 switches. I am not using the IRT functionality at this time.
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10/3/2006 4:39 PM	Rate (0)
INS Gold Member Joined: 4/6/2006 Last visit: 2/5/2024 Posts: 604 Rating: (56)	Dear Cwolfe, I chcked it with the same version as you have and discovered the same. I think it's the best to contact Siemens Customer Support with this. And you you have an answer/explanation I hope you will place it in this topic. Thanks in advance. Best regards, INS
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10/4/2006 12:03 AM	Rate (0)
CWolfe Posts: 6 Rating: (0)	I posted this problem on the online tech support website. I was contacted regarding the details of the problem within a few hours and the technician confirmed that he could reproduce the same problem with the subnet mask. He said he would submit a report back to the Scalance group and that I should check the Support website for updates to the X204IRT product line.After this update is posted, I will include the details in another message in this forum. Thank you for your assistance.
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10/4/2006 8:31 AM	Rate (0)
INS Gold Member Joined: 4/6/2006 Last visit: 2/5/2024 Posts: 604 Rating: (56)	Dear CWolfe, Thanks for the update. Best regards, INS
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10/4/2006 9:47 AM	Rate (0)
J_Bell Posts: 5822 Rating: (412)	Hi, have you tried the IRT Firmware for SCALANCE X-200 IRT, Order No. 6GK5204-0BA00-2BA3 & 6GK5202-2BB00-2BA3 yet? Best regards J_Bell
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10/4/2006 10:23 AM	Rate (0)
INS Gold Member Joined: 4/6/2006 Last visit: 2/5/2024 Posts: 604 Rating: (56)	Dear J_Bell, The version 2 firmware is only necessary when you want to use IRT functionality. As mentioned in the FAQthis firmware does not support Ring topology. So in most applications the v1 firmware will be used because the only Profinet IRT devices which are available are the SINAMICS which have a 4-port integrated switch onboard.. Best regards, INS
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