Experion R430, ENIM/EHPM are part of the FTE network.

Refer to the Integrated Experion-TPS User's

Guide for further information.
Figure 3: Basic FTE Network
Related topics
“FTE community” on page 12
“FTE tree” on page 13
“FTE groupings and switch pairs” on page 13
“FTE nodes” on page 13
“FTE media components” on page 14
1.3.1 FTE community
An FTE community is a group of nodes that have fault tolerant communication coverage using FTE test
messages. The FTE community uses a common multicast address for the FTE test messages. These
nodes are all
members of the same broadcast domain. Nodes that have single connection or dual connection but do
not run
FTE are also members of the FTE community. Experion systems do not operate properly with multiple
FTE
communities in the same broadcast domain. Honeywell recommends each FTE community be in a
separate
broadcast domain.
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1.3.2 FTE tree
FTE topology is a combination of two parallel tree hierarchies of switches. Each hierarchy can have up to
three
levels of switches. The switches at the highest level connect to a single FTE network. The two trees are
distinguished by color coding and tagging of cables, switches, and FTE node ports. The following figure
illustrates an FTE tree.
Figure 4: FTE Tree
• Tree A is yellow: Each node’s network adapter port defined as A is connected to switch A using a yellow
color-coded cable. The A ports, yellow cables and A switches form the Yellow tree.
• Tree B is green: Each node’s network adapter port defined as B is connected to switch B using a green
colorcoded
cable. The B ports, green cables, and B switches form the Green tree.
1.3.3 FTE groupings and switch pairs
Each FTE node has two ports (A and B) that connect to a pair of switches (one for tree A-yellow and one
for
tree B-green). An FTE grouping is a collection of nodes associated with the same process unit. It is a
collection
of server(s), stations, and controllers, which usually have high intercommunication. To minimize the
number of
switches and the wiring between nodes in a grouping, the nodes connect to the same pair of switches. If
the
plant topology does not support nodes in a grouping to connect to the same pair of switches, nodes can
also
connect to different pairs of switches, and communication continue to function normally.
1.3.4 FTE nodes
FTE nodes are nodes with the necessary redundant media components and Honeywell FTE software.
FTE nodes
connect to the LAN using redundant network interface adapters (FTE nodes require one unique IP
address
assigned to the virtual adapter created by the FTE driver). FTE nodes are resilient to single Ethernet
failures
such as, switch or cable faults, and are able to communicate if at least one path exists between them.
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Refer to the latest Fault Tolerant Ethernet (FTE) Specification and Technical Data for information on the
latest
qualified components for your FTE network.
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