grandMA3 User Manual Publication

Connect Ethernet

grandMA3 User Manual » First Steps » Connect Ethernet
Version 2.4

Depending on the grandMA3 device type, there are up to three Ethernet ports on the rear panel. To set the IP addresses for the Ethernet ports, see Interfaces and IP.

grandMA3 full-size (CRV) and light (CRV) rear panel – Ethernet
grandMA3 compact (XT) rear panel – Ethernet
grandMA3 extension rear panel – Ethernet
grandMA3 I/O Node rear panel – Ethernet
grandMA3 I/O Node DIN-Rail rear panel – Ethernet
Hint:
The naming of the Ethernet ports is individual; for example, the console shows Con1, Con2, and Con3.
In the onPC software, the Ethernet ports are named by the operating system, for example Ethernet, Ethernet 2, etc.
Hint:
All Ethernet ports can use Art-Net and sACN as DMX protocols.
Important:
To avoid damage, Ethernet ports must not be connected to Power over Ethernet (PoE) except for grandMA3 devices qualified for PoE (for example, xPort Nodes PoE, onPC xPort Nodes PoE, or I/O Node PoE).

Ethernet Ports 1-3

Requirement: Use STP (shielded twisted pair) cable with an RJ45 connector, at least CAT-5e.

To connect one of the three Ethernet ports:

  1. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet 1, 2, or 3.
  2. Connect the other end to a suitable switch.
  3. Connect other grandMA3 equipment to the switch and the switch to the power supply. 

Ethernet is connected to a port.

Ethernet LEDs

The L (link) LED flashes when the Ethernet connection is active.

The G (gigabit) LED flashes when a gigabit connection is available.