Brand: GE
Category: Other
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for ML2400
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:03 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2008-06-27
Warranty Information
GE Multilin warrants the switch to be free from defects for 24 months from shipment, covering repair or replacement at GE's discretion.
Getting Started
Examine the shipping container for damage. Inspect contents for damage and ensure all listed items are included: the MultiLink ML2400 Ethernet Switch base unit, rack mounting "ears", and the installation/user guide. Keep the shipping container for potential future use. Complete and return the product registration card for warranty validation. Contact the seller for missing or damaged items.
Ordering Information
Refer to the order codes table for specifying the MultiLink ML2400 Ethernet Switch configuration, including module type, power supply, and redundant power supply options. Fiber optic LC ports are limited to a total of 12.
Specifications
Details technical specifications including performance metrics like Ethernet speeds, switching processing, data rate, address table capacity, buffer size, and latency. It also covers network standards compliance and maximum segment lengths for various Ethernet types (10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit). Information on fiber optic connectors (ST, SC, MTRJ, GBIC) and LEDs is provided.
Firmware Overview
Explains the Command Line Interface (CLI) and EnerVista Secure Web Management (SWM) firmware. It outlines command syntax rules for the CLI and provides descriptions for common icons used in the EnerVista software.
Before Starting
Details the initial setup process using the console port, including required hardware (null modem cable, PC with terminal emulation firmware) and information needed (IP address, netmask, gateway). It outlines the automatic IP address configuration process via DHCP or BOOTP, or self-assignment if no server is found. Setting IP parameters via the console is also described.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Standard Name | Standard Number: Date code | Severity levels Tested |
|---|---|---|
| Electrostatic Discharge: Air and Direct | EN/IEC61000-4-2:1995 | 8Kv contact, 15Kv Air (Level 4) |
| Electrostatic Discharge: Air and Direct | IEEE C37.90.3:2001 | 8Kv contact, 15Kv air |
| Electrical Fast Transient/ Burst Immunity | EN/IEC61000-4-4:2004 | +/-4KV @2.5Khz for Common and Transverse modes) & 2KV 5Khz Common and transverse (Level 3 & 4) |
| Electrical Fast Transient/ Burst Immunity | IEEE C37.90.1:2002 | Class 4 (+/-4KV for Common and Transverse modes) |
| Power Transients )high repetition | NEMA TS2 2.1.6.1:2003 | 300V,2500W |
| Power Transients (low repetition high energy) | NEMA TS2 :2003 | 600V, 1 ohm impedance |
| Transients I/O terminals | NEMA TS2 2.1.7.1:2003 | 300V,1000ohms impedance |
| Surge Immunity | IEC61000-4-5:2005 | Class 4 (2KV Line to Earth and 1KV Line to Line) Installation Class 3, Level 2 & 3 |
| Non Destructive transient Immunity | NEMA TS2:2003 | 1000V,1 ohm X 3 |
| Ring Wave Surge, IEC Damped Oscillatory Burst 1Mhz | EN/IEC61000-4-12 :2006 | Ring wave: (1KV Common), 0.5KV (diff) (Level 2) |
| SWC Damped Oscillatory | IEEEC37.90.1:2002 | Common and transverse to 2.5KV, No Transverse for Data Comms and Signal cct |
| Voltage Dip; 2. Voltage Interruption; | EN/IEC 61000-4-11:2004 | 0%(5000msec), 40% (6 cycles), 70%(10msec) of test voltage |
| Ripple on DC power I/P port | IEC 61000-4-17 | 10% of rated voltage (Level 3) |
| RF Immunity 80-1000MHz | EN/IEC 61000-4-3:1998 | 10V/m (Level 3) |
| RF Immunity 80-1000MHz | IEEE C37.90.2:2004 | 35V/m (20V/m + modulation) |
| Conducted RF Immunity 150Khz -80 MHz | IEC61000-4-6:1996 | 10Vrms (Level 3) |
| Conducted RF Immunity 0- 150Khz | EN/IEC 61000-4-16:1998 | 15Hz-150 Khz 1-10V (Level 3) |
| Power Frequency Magnetic Field Immunity | EN/IEC 61000-4-8:1993,2001 | continuous 100/200A/m (Level 5 - continuous) |
| Damped magnetic Immunity | IEC61000-4-10 | 10A/m (Level 3) |
| Voltage dips and Interrupts for DC power ports | IEC61000-4-29 | All test levels and durations - Passes to Criteria B |
| Conducted & Radiated Emissions | CISPR22/ EN 55022 | Class A |
| Conducted & Radiated Emissions | FCC Part 15 Subpart B | Class A |
| A-rated control power inputs | IEEE 1613:2003 | Test operation @85% to110% or rated - as per 5.1 and 5.3 |
| AC voltage ranges | IEC60870-2-1 | +/- 10% (AC1) |
| DC voltage ranges | IEC60870-2-1 | +/- 15% (DC2) |
| Relative Humidity Cyclic | EN/IEC 60068-2-30:2005 | 6-day 93% @ 55deg C (Variant 2) |
| Cold Temperature | EN/IEC 60068-2-1: 1993/1990 | 16 hours -40 deg start up (Ad) |
| Dry Heat Temperature | EN/IEC 60068-2-2:1994,1974 | 16 hours at rated upper limit, hot start up (Bd) |
| Humidity: -34 to 74C, 10-95% | NEMA TS2 | Humidity: -34 to 74C, 10-95% Defined in 2.1.5 |
| Sinusoidal Vibration | EN/IEC 60255-21-1:1996,1988, | 10-150hz Response/Endurance @1G (Class 1) |
| Shock; 2. Bump; | EN/IEC 60255-21-2:1996,1988, | Class 2 for shock(30g) and Bump (20g) (Class 2) |
| Shock | NEMA TS2 | 10g, x,y,z (As per 2.2.9) |
| Vibration Endurance | NEMA TS2 | Vibration 5-30Hz 0.015" research+ 1hr(0.5g) dwell on resonant freq (As per 2.2.8) |
| Vibration | MIL-STD-167-1 (variable amplitudes 4- 50Hz) | 5-30Hz,0.5g plus resonance frequency dwell (Type 1 Environmental vibration) |
| Operating Voltage | NEMA TS2 -89-135VAC | Test @max nominal rating (As per 2.1.2) |
| Operational frequency | NEMA TS2 -57-63Hz | 60Hz +/- 3Hz (As per 2.1.3) |
| IT -Safety | EN60950-1:2006 | |
| UL IT -Safety | UL60950-1 | |
| CUL IT -Safety | C22.2 No. 60950-1 | |
| Dielectric | IEEE 1613:2003 | 2000V (2000VAC & 500VAC) |
| Impulse | IEEE 1613:2003 | 5000V |