Industrial Ethernet for ITS
Benefits and Challenges
Business Development Manager
Moxa Europe GmbH
July 4th, 2013
Chih-Hong LIN
Agenda
� Why Robust Network for ITS
� Three Key Elements• Versatility
• Reliability
• Scalability
� Summary
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Why Robust Network for ITS
� Communication infrastructure is a pre-requsite
for ITS
� Requirements• Integration of existing systems
• Mission critical ITS applications
• Deployment and maintenance costs
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1st Key Element: Versatility
� Integration of existing systems• Ethernet backbone
• Existing legacy serial devices
• xDSL connections
• Wi-Fi/cellular applications
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Benefits of an ETHERNET Backbone
�Cost-effective
Low Total Cost of Ownership
� Interoperability
Open Standard
�Expandability
Add Network Segments in the
Future
�Future-proof
10/100M / Gigabit / 10GE
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Backbone Technology Overview
Strengths Weaknesses Application
SDH/SONET High reliability• High cost
• Complex technology
Intelligent
Transportation Systems (ITS)
Ethernet
(10/100/1000)
(10G/40G/100G)
• Low cost
• High popularity
• Simple installation
Security and QoS(complemented by
higher layer)
Intelligent Transportation
Systems (ITS)
ATM High scalability
• High cost
• Complex technology
• Low popularity
Telecom
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Legacy Serial Devices
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Benefit from xDSL Ethernet Extender
Control Room
Control Room
xDSL
Ethernet
xDSL Ethernet Extender
Telephone-grade copper wire
Up to 8 km
Benefit• Long distance data transmission with existing
telephone-grade copper wire• NMS integration: Manageable from remote control center
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Wi-Fi/Cellular Applications
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2nd Key Element: Reliability
� Severe and harsh outdoor conditions���� Industrial Ethernet
� Cyber security
� Advanced network redundancy���� Redundancy protocols
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Building Reliable Networks in ITS
� Challenge• High Availability
• High Flexibility of Topology
• Lower Total Cost Ownership of Network Installation
� Solution• Turbo Ring
• Turbo Chain
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Redundant Technology
Type Mesh STP RSTP
Feature• Every node connect to
each other
• Defined in IEEE 802.1D• Loop-free tree shape
topology
• Defined in IEEE 802.1w• Loop-free tree shape
topology
Pros• Highly reliable• Self-repairable
• Auto form backup link to prevent looping
• Auto re-arrange connection when network failure
• Same features as STP• Faster recovery time:
1 sec
Cons• Too costly for large
network deployment• Recovery time: 15 sec
• 1 sec recovery time is too long for industrial application
Backup Link
Root
Typical Redundancy Technology
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Redundant Technology
Type Ring
Feature• Every node connect as a ring• Proprietary technology
Pros• Lower deployment cost• Auto re-arrange connection when link down• Fastest recovery time (20ms)
Cons • Hard to deploy in distributed and complex network
Typical Redundancy Technology
Extremely Flexible: Any Topology
Fast Recovery< 20 ms
Saves InstallationCost & Time
Save Extra Fiber
Easy Extension
(Can Link to STP, RSTP, Turbo Ring, Turbo Chain)
Turbo Chain:Beyond Redundant Rings
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Fiber Ring Backbone
Sub-traffic System A
Ring Network
for Sub system
Ring Network
for Sub system
Sub-traffic System B
Ring Network
for Sub system
Sub-traffic System C
Coupling Coupling Coupling
Solutions for Large-scale Networks
Ring + Ring CouplingTypical SolutionTypical Solution
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Fiber Ring Backbone
Sub-traffic System A
Ring Networkfor Sub system
Ring Networkfor Sub system
Sub-traffic System B
Ring Networkfor Sub system
Sub-traffic System C
Coupling Coupling Coupling
Solutions for Large-scale Networks
Fewer coupling cables and fewer Ethernet ports
New SolutionNew Solution Turbo Ring + Turbo Chain
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Actual Test:
250 pcs Turbo Ring/Turbo Chain
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3rd Key Element: Scalability
� Convergence of ITS networks
� High bandwidth and Industrial core layer
switches
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Converged and Edge-to-Core ITS Networks
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Requirements for Industrial Core Layer Ethernet Switch for ITS
FAN less, 0 to 60°C
Up to 4-10GbE ports
Redundant Technology+
Hot Swap* design
� Industrial Grade
� High Performance
� Non-stop Operation
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Summary
� Network components should providecapabilities to integrate diverse connectivities and existing systems in ITS
� Industrial grade, ruggedized, and robustproducts should be used as most of ITS applications are safety and mission criticaland operate in harsh outdoor environment
� ITS Networks should be scalable for furtherexpansion such as video surveillance applications
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Thank You
© 2013 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.
Chih-Hong LIN
Moxa Europe GmbH
Einsteinstr. 7D-85716 Unterschleissheim
Germany
Tel: +49 3700399 55Mobile: +49 162 131 [email protected]