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Reason S20
Managed Ethernet Switches
GE’s Reason S20 series of managed Ethernet switches are designed to enable
an IEC 61850 digital substation network, including IEEE 1588v2 (PTP), in harsh
environments within power systems and industry applications. Using the
Reason S20, packet switching between substation devices is flexible, reliable
and robust, even in situations where routing is necessary.

A flexible, modular design allows the Reason S20 series to support a wide
range of network architectures. The Reason S20 series includes the following
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Specifications S2020, the cost-effective choice, offers a high density of Ethernet ports in a
Software / Firmware 1U form factor for easy rack mounting. This model supports up to 5
Support Documents modules with 4 ports each and allows configurations with up to 20 fast Ethernet ports or up to 4 gigabit ports plus 16
Product & Cyber Security fast Ethernet ports.
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S2024, the premium model, offers full gigabit Ethernet switch functionality. This model supports up to 24 ports, provided
Subscribe by 6 interface modules with 4 ports each. The 1U mechanical design is identical to the S2020 model.

In both S2020 and S2024 models, layer 3 functions and IEEE 1588v2 PTP (all ports, hardware-based) can be upgraded via a
licensing file. The Reason S20 switches can be configured and managed cyber-securely using an SSH command line
interface or an HTTPS graphical interface. Both models offer full cyber security features by default, including
RADICUS/TACACS+ remote authentication technology, password encryption and digitally signed firmware, enabling
operators to fully comply with NERC CIP guidelines and regulations. Statistical information and file management can be
operated using SNMP v3.

What's New Key Benefits Cyber Security Design IEC 61850 Networks IEEE 1588v2 SFP Transceivers

The firmware 07A07 versions adds Digital Diagnostics Monitoring (DDM) functionality for optical SFP transceivers as well as new alarms
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S20 Hardware version C

GE’s Reason S20 design has been enhanced with hardware version C, delivering a brand-new High Voltage power supply and other
updates, enabling:

Full compliance with environment and EMC requirements of IEC 61850-3 edition 2
Full compliance with environment and EMC requirements of IEEE 1613:2009 and its extension IEEE 1613.1:2013.
UL 60950-1 recognition
Real Time Clock (RTC) along with a supercapacitor activity for 2 days after S20 is powered-off.

Reason S20 integrates with MDS PulseNET (FW 07A03)

MDS PulseNET (v4.5.0) network management software has been modified to include configuration management and backups, syslog
servers and numerous other features specific to GE Reason products. Switches can now be discovered and managed quickly and easily
as part of the overall Industrial Communications eco-system.

Main NMS features:

System monitoring (alarms, ports, health status)

Centralized Configuration Management (including backup)
Automatic system discovery based on a range of IP addresses

Layer 3 functionalities (FW 07A)

S20 supports Layer 3 capabilities, featuring the following protocols:

Routing Information Protocol (RIP) version 1 and 2 - RFC 1058 and RFC 2453
Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) version 2 - RFC 2328
Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) - RFC 2338
Static Routing

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