用于參考架構的協(xié)作和市場培訓為全球制造商、起杠桿作用的以太網(wǎng)/IP標準網(wǎng)絡技術提供了最優(yōu)方法。 德國.漢諾威2007年4月16日消息，羅克韋爾自動化－全球能源、控制和信息解決方案的提供商，思科（Cisco）－互聯(lián)網(wǎng)網(wǎng)絡解決方案全球提供商，今日宣布在漢諾威工業(yè)博覽會上他們將聯(lián)合幫助制造商們在現(xiàn)今的全球制造業(yè)環(huán)境中實現(xiàn)可視性、靈活性和必要協(xié)作性，利用標準以太網(wǎng)技術以及最優(yōu)化網(wǎng)絡整合技術經(jīng)由工廠基層遍及整個企業(yè)。 基于客戶們的反饋，羅克韋爾和思科從他們共同的技術點出發(fā)合作，利用標準網(wǎng)絡技術如以太網(wǎng)/IP，為客戶建造一個參考體系并提供使員工和過程都能優(yōu)化的市場培訓。 為制造業(yè)網(wǎng)絡建造參考體系 羅克韋爾自動化和思科共同建造參考體系和施工設計方針，利用用于產(chǎn)品和企業(yè)網(wǎng)絡的通用網(wǎng)絡技術，選擇兩個長期享有名譽的工業(yè)，向更有效、更具可視性方向挑戰(zhàn)。經(jīng)確認，實驗室測試體系－思科的以太網(wǎng)工廠解決方案的一部分，將使基于以太網(wǎng)技術的產(chǎn)品順利展開，并保護剩余企業(yè)的整合。 ARC顧問集團研究主任Craig Resnick說：“制造商是在一個需要制造業(yè)企業(yè)的各個領域信息都要深度變化的環(huán)境中經(jīng)營的，作為制造商，進入全球商業(yè)領域就需要制造過程和商業(yè)系統(tǒng)整合，協(xié)作也必須超越廣告成為具體的事實。羅克韋爾自動化和思科將為制造商們提供簡易的工廠和IT網(wǎng)絡整合所必須的指導，在某種意思上講通過利用以太網(wǎng)/IP技術也實現(xiàn)了安全的連接性?！? 為通用的網(wǎng)絡技術滿足客戶需求 羅克韋爾自動化和思科之間的協(xié)作已形成了幫助實現(xiàn)安全性和可靠性的技術聯(lián)盟，滿足各種為優(yōu)化網(wǎng)絡解決方案功能的需求，這是公司聯(lián)合客戶的強烈需求。 思科公司營銷部副總裁Paul McNab說：“客戶對我們說他們想與參考體系連接同時支持辦公室和廠房網(wǎng)絡環(huán)境，工廠和IT經(jīng)理都需要產(chǎn)品層與企業(yè)資源計劃間、客戶關系管理和供應鏈管理系統(tǒng)間的即時可視性。這種網(wǎng)絡體系將充許制造商通過以太網(wǎng)安全控制網(wǎng)絡實現(xiàn)即時可視性?！? 羅克韋爾和思科將斷續(xù)近一步為他們的客戶服務，為各種制造業(yè)產(chǎn)業(yè)解決現(xiàn)在所面臨的和將來的要面對的挑戰(zhàn)。 應用標準，未更改的以太網(wǎng)是羅克韋爾自動化整合體系T中的關鍵區(qū)分處。羅克韋爾自動化和思科將工業(yè)知識與企業(yè)結合起來，共同決定企業(yè)廣闊以太網(wǎng)布局怎樣幫助制造商面對現(xiàn)存市場的挑戰(zhàn)，以及客戶的期望值和未來需求的準備。 橋接優(yōu)化員工和過程優(yōu)化間文化 網(wǎng)絡標準整合要求當代技術面對IT和制造業(yè)環(huán)境有一個相互的理解。根據(jù)客戶反饋，建立兩個部門間通話是完成潛在任務實現(xiàn)相互理解的關鍵，根本上實現(xiàn)順利網(wǎng)絡整合。 基于各自關于制造業(yè)和IT文化的知識，羅克韋爾自動化和思科將支持一系列培訓研究會通過建立IT與制造業(yè)間的最優(yōu)方法，來幫助組織機構執(zhí)行變化。 起杠桿作用的工業(yè)標準 羅克韋爾和思科是世界主要自動化公司ODVA的主要會員，其支持利用通用工業(yè)協(xié)議支持網(wǎng)絡技術，包括以太網(wǎng)/IP。通過他們的協(xié)作和在ODVA的成員資格，公司將斷續(xù)推行網(wǎng)絡標準的有效性。 以太網(wǎng)/IP使用標準、未更改的以太網(wǎng)和CIP。通過集合CIP性能，以太網(wǎng)/IP能夠使公司結合自動化設備、簡單化整個系統(tǒng)架構，在企業(yè)和工廠設備間建立直接通信。 這種網(wǎng)絡技術和文化的集合允許數(shù)據(jù)的即時應用，在單個網(wǎng)絡上分享控制信息，從而提高其它應用方面的數(shù)據(jù)實用性。這種開放式網(wǎng)絡架構可以減少成本、提高生產(chǎn)力和時間效率。 original text [COLOR=#708090]Cisco and Rockwell Automation Collaborating to Integrate Manufacturing and IT for Seamless Connectivity Throughout the Enterprise Cooperation on reference architectures and market education results in best practices for global manufacturers leveraging EtherNet/IP standard networking technologies. HANNOVER, GERMANY, April 16, 2007 - Rockwell Automation, a global provider of power, control and information solutions, and Cisco, a global provider of networking solutions for the Internet, announced today at the Hannover Messe they are working together to help manufacturers achieve the visibility, flexibility and collaboration necessary in today’s global manufacturing environment, through optimized network integration across the factory floor and throughout the enterprise, using standard Ethernet technology. Based on feedback from customers, Rockwell Automation and Cisco are collaborating on their common technology view, building reference architectures using standard networking technologies such as EtherNet/IP, and providing market education to enable people and process optimization. Building Reference Architectures for Manufacturing Networks Rockwell Automation and Cisco are working together on reference architectures and detailed design guidelines for the use of common networking technologies across the production and enterprise network, addressing two long-standing industry challenges - greater efficiency and visibility. The validated, lab- tested architectures, part of Cisco’s "Ethernet to the Factory" solution, will enable the successful deployment of Ethernet-based production networks and secure integration with the rest of the enterprise. "Manufacturers operate in an environment that requires a pervasive exchange of information across all domains of the manufacturing enterprise," said Craig Resnick, research director, ARC Advisory Group. "As manufacturers move into a global business climate that demands the integration of manufacturing operations and business systems, collaboration must move beyond hype to become a commonplace reality. Rockwell Automation and Cisco will provide manufacturers with the guidance needed to facilitate plant floor and IT network integration in a manner that achieves secure connectivity through the use of EtherNet/IP technology." Addressing Customer Demands for Common Network Technology The collaboration between Rockwell Automation and Cisco was formed to help leverage common open technology with security and reliability, while meeting the varied requirements across functions for an optimized networking solution - a desire strongly expressed by the companies’ joint customers. "Customers are telling us they want linked reference architectures supporting both the office network environment and the factory floor," said Paul McNab, vice president of Enterprise Marketing for Cisco. "Both plant and IT managers need secure, real-time visibility between the production floor and enterprise resource planning, customer relationship management and supply chain management systems. This network architecture will allow manufacturers to achieve real-time visibility with a secure control network using Ethernet." Rockwell Automation and Cisco will continue to work closely with their customers to address current and future challenges facing various manufacturing industries. "Use of standard, unmodified Ethernet is a key differentiator within the Rockwell Automation Integrated ArchitectureT. Rockwell Automation and Cisco, through combined industry knowledge and expertise, have come together to determine how enterprise-wide Ethernet network topologies can help manufacturers meet current market challenges, as well as anticipate and be ready for demands of the future," said Steve Eisenbrown, senior vice president of Architecture and Software, Rockwell Automation. Bridging the Cultural Divide to Optimize People and Processes Integration of network standards requires both contemporary technology and a mutual understanding of the issues and challenges facing IT and manufacturing environments. According to customer feedback, establishing dialogue between the two departments is key to better understanding of potential risks for each and, ultimately, to successful network integration. Based on their respective knowledge of manufacturing and IT cultures, Rockwell Automation and Cisco will hold a series of educational seminars to help organizations implement change by establishing best practices between IT and manufacturing. Leveraging Industry Standards Rockwell Automation and Cisco are leading members of ODVA - an international association comprising members from the world’s leading automation companies who support network technologies using the Common Industrial Protocol （CIP）, including EtherNet/IP. Through their collaboration and membership in ODVA, the companies will drive continued innovation into validated open network standards. EtherNet/IP uses standard, unmodified Ethernet and CIP. By bringing together CIP capabilities, EtherNet/IP enables companies to integrate automation equipment, simplifying the overall system architecture and enabling direct communication between enterprise and factory floor devices. This convergence of network technology and cultures allows data to be used in real time, thereby increasing data availability for use by other applications, with participants sharing control and information on a single network. This open network architecture leads to reduced costs, improved productivity and time efficiencies.[/COLOR]