Applying network best practices via Ethernet network redundancy

摘要

Among the most relevant-yet overlooked-issues to address when planning an industrial Ethernet network is the use of an appropriate redundancy mechanism. Consider that a communication failure in a production network can create costly downtime, cause the loss of important company data, or even initiate conditions for serious damages to production equipment-or worse: injury to personnel. A redundant physical layer network structure protects against production downtime by ensuring the availability of communication continues, even if errors occur.