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Rockwell Automation announced its new FactoryTalk Network Manager software, designed to allow plant-floor personnel to monitor the health of their Allen-Bradley Stratix managed switches, troubleshoot switch issues and configure new managed switches, all from one software interface.
With the vast number of devices found in large facilities, it can be difficult for users to manage the ever growing quantity of information being generated. The FactoryTalk Network Manager software can automatically discover assets, their associated IP addresses, and creates a topology of these connected devices. The software’s interface offers grouping of equipment along with dashboard information, so users can organize devices into specific areas or analyze them individually.
The software also utilizes user-created configuration templates to help get new switches up and running faster and more efficiently. These templates can be shared across an organization, or with OEMs and system integrators to help further ease network deployments, commissions and maintenance efforts.
The FactoryTalk Network Manager software provides role-based access control with auditing capabilities to help track user-specific activities and changes. The software supports multiple protocols, including Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), Common Industrial Protocol (CIP), Modbus, BACnet and PROFINET. Access to the web-based platform is available via a personal computer in a control room or a mobile device on the plant floor.
As part of the Integrated Architecture system from Rockwell Automation, the FactoryTalk Network Manager software provides seamless integration with the Stratix family of industrial network switches.