Network Topology - SMA SUNNY TRIPOWER 60 Instructions D'installation

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5.8.1 Network Topology

The inverter has two Ethernet RJ-45 pin connectors that
enable the connection of several inverters in line topology
(as an alternative to the usual star topology).
INFORMATION
Ring topology (C in figure 5.5) is only permitted if
realized with Ethernet switch supporting spanning
tree.
Figure 5.5 Network topology
A Linear daisy chain
B Star topology
C Ring topology (only if spanning tree is used)
1 Sunny Tripower 60
2 Ethernet switch
Status of the LEDs next to the Ethernet port is explained in
table 5.12. There are two LEDs per interface.
Status Yellow LED
Off 10 MBit/s connection speed No link
On 100 MBit data transfer rate
Flashing -
Table 5.12 LED status
Installation Guide
Green LED
Link
Action
5 Technical Data
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