Connectivity Overview; Physical Connection - GE Vivid 7 Service Manual

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Section 3-8

Connectivity Overview

NOTE: If you are new or unfamiliar to connectivity on Vivid 7, you should read
"Connectivity Theory" on page 5-148
procedures.
3-8-1

Physical Connection

3-8-1-1 Stand-alone Vivid 7
No network connection needed.
3-8-1-2 "Sneaker Net" Environment
No network connection needed.
3-8-1-3 Connection from Vivid 7 to an EchoPAC PC Workstation
Direct Cable Connection from Vivid 7 to an EchoPAC PC Workstation via a Crossover Cable
You will only need a Crossover Cable for network use to connect the two units this way.
1.) Connect one end of the crossed network cable to the network connector on the Vivid 7.
2.) Connect the other end to the network connector to the EchoPAC PC Workstation, see chapter 3 in
the EchoPAC PC Workstation Service Manual.
Connection via a Peer-to-Peer Network
You will need a network hub and one network cable for each unit connected to the hub.
See "Ethernet Switch / Hub" on page
Connection via Hospital Network
You will need one network cable to connect the Vivid 7 to a wall outlet on the hospital's network.
3-8-1-4 Connection between a Vivid 7 and a DICOM Server on a Network
You will need one network cable.
1.) Connect one end of the cable to the Ethernet connector on Vivid 7
2.) Connect the other end of the cable to the wall outlet
If a Peer-to-Peer Network is connected to the hospital's network, you may connect the Vivid 7 to Peer-
to-Peer Network.
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