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- Page 1 ALIF1000 AdderLink Infinity ALIF2000 User Guide ...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Configuration AdderLink ALIF1000T and ALIF1000R unit features ....3 Initial configuration ..............19 AdderLink ALIF2000T and ALIF2000R unit features ....4 Manual factory reset ............19 What’s in the box (ALIF1000) ............5 Infinity browser-based configuration utility .......20 What’s in the box (ALIF2000) ............6 Performing an upgrade.............21... -
Page 3: Introduction
ALIF TX ALIF RX advanced and flexible signal switching capabilities. Adder’s extensive knowledge of interfacing techniques and high speed networking has allowed us to develop new ways to break the chains of local DVI, USB and audio connections. With ALIF, distance is finally no barrier to high specification, high performance computing. -
Page 4: Adderlink Alif1000T And Alif1000R Unit Features
AdderLink ALIF1000T and ALIF1000R unit features The ALIF1000 units are housed within durable, metallic enclosures with most connectors situated at the rear panel - the Ethernet ports are situated on the front panels. The smart front faces also feature the operation indicators. -
Page 5: Adderlink Alif2000T And Alif2000R Unit Features
Ethernet and fibre ports are situated on the front panels. The smart front faces also feature the operation indicators. ALIF2000T (transmitter) - front ALIF2000R (receiver) - front R E C E I V E R www.adder.com T R A N S M I T AdderLink AdderLink www.adder.com... -
Page 6: What's In The Box (Alif1000)
What’s in the box (ALIF1000) ALIF1000T package Power adapter (12.5W) and country-specific power lead d e rL in k CD-ROM Combined DVI-D and USB ALIF1000T unit cable (1.8m) w .a er .c Four self-adhesive rubber feet ALIF1000 Quick Start Guide Serial null modem cable 2m 2 x Audio cable 2m (3.5mm stereo jacks) -
Page 7: What's In The Box (Alif2000)
What’s in the box (ALIF2000) ALIF2000T package Power adapter (20W) and country-specific power lead d e rL in k CD-ROM Combined dual link DVI-D and USB cable (1.8m) w .a er .c ALIF2000T unit Four self-adhesive rubber feet ALIF2000 Quick Start Guide Serial null modem cable 2m 2 x Audio cable 2m Single link DVI-D to DVI-D video cable... -
Page 8: What You May Additionally Need
What you may additionally need Single mode fibre module (for ALIF2000) Part number: SFP-SM-LC Please refer to the table in Appendix E information about fibre modules and cables. Two 19” rack-mount brackets and four screws Part numbers: One unit per 1U rack slot: RMK4S Single link DVI-D to DVI-D video cable Two units per 1U rack slot: RMK4D Part number: VSCD1... -
Page 9: Installation
Installation Mounting There are two main mounting methods for transmitter and receiver units: • The supplied four self-adhesive rubber feet • Optional rack brackets Connections Rack brackets The optional brackets (plus four screws), allow the units to be secured within a standard rack slot. Note: The ALIF units and their power supplies generate heat when in operation and will become warm to the touch. -
Page 10: Connections
Connections Installation involves linking the ALIF TX unit to various ports on the host computer, while the ALIF RX unit is attached to your peripherals: VIDEO VIDEO LINK LINK page 10 page 15 MIC & AUDIO SPEAKERS LINKS page 11 page 16 CABLE LINK page 14... -
Page 11: Tx Video Link
[ALIF2000 when using one very high [ALIF1000] resolution DVI-D dual link display] Use a DVI-D Dual Link cable (such as Adder part: VSCD3) to connect the primary video port of the computer I - D system to the DVI-D-1 connector of I - D the ALIF2000. -
Page 12: Tx Audio Links
TX audio links VIDEO LINK The ALIF units support two way AUDIO LINKS stereo digital sound so that you can use a remote microphone as well as ALIF TX LINK speakers. LINK To make audio links ALIF RX SERIAL 1 Connect an audio link cable LINK POWER between the LINE OUT socket on... -
Page 13: Tx Usb Link
TX USB link TX AUX port VIDEO VIDEO LINK LINK ALIF units act as USB 2.0 hubs The AUX port is an RS232 serial AUDIO AUDIO LINKS LINKS and so can provide four sockets port that allows extension of RS232 at the RX unit with only a single signals up to a baud rate of 115200. -
Page 14: Tx Power In
ALIF2000 units can only be guaranteed if a 20W power adapter is used. Always ensure that only ADDER 5-volt power supplies are used Note: Both the unit and its power supply generate heat when in operation and to power the units. -
Page 15: Tx/Rx Network Link
3 [For connections via a network] repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other ALIF unit. [ALIF2000] When making Gigabit Ethernet links Transmit and receive fibre links AdderLink www.adder.com NET SER AUD USB DVI PWR Reserved for Use only the right hand port... -
Page 16: Rx Video Display
DVI-D dual link display] To video display Use a DVI-D Dual Link cable (such I - D as Adder part: VSCD3) to connect the video display to the DVI-D-1 connector of the ALIF2000 RX unit. I - D A dual link cable must also be used at the TX unit. -
Page 17: Rx Microphone & Speakers
RX microphone & speakers VIDEO DISPLAY The ALIF unit can support a MIC & ALIF TX SPEAKERS microphone as well as speakers providing the necessary LINK connections have been made LINK ALIF RX DEVICES between the ALIF TX unit and the host computer. -
Page 18: Rx Usb Devices
RX AUX port RX USB devices VIDEO VIDEO DISPLAY DISPLAY The AUX port is an RS232 serial The ALIF RX unit has four USB MIC & MIC & ALIF TX ALIF TX SPEAKERS SPEAKERS port that allows extension of ports to which peripherals may RS232 signals up to a baud rate be connected. -
Page 19: Rx Power In
ALIF2000 units can only be guaranteed if a 20W power adapter is used. Always ensure that only ADDER 5-volt power supplies are used Note: Both the unit and its power supply generate heat when in operation and to power the units. -
Page 20: Configuration
Configuration Initial configuration Manual factory reset ALIF units are designed to be as flexible as possible and this principle extends also to their configuration. A factory reset returns an ALIF TX or RX unit to its default configuration. You AdderLink Infinity browser-based can perform factory resets using the Direct linking configuration utility... -
Page 21: Infinity Browser-Based Configuration Utility
AdderLink Infinity browser-based configuration utility The browser-based configuration utility within all TX and RX units requires To access the browser-based configuration utility a network connection between the ALIF unit and a computer on the same 1 Temporarily connect the ALIF unit and a computer via a network, as network. -
Page 22: Performing An Upgrade
To upgrade a single unit via network link 1 Download the latest upgrade file from the Adder Technology website. Note: There are separate upgrade files for TX and RX units. -
Page 23: Operation
Operation In operation, many ALIF installations require no intervention once configured. The TX and RX units take care of all connection control behind the scenes so that you can continue to work unhindered. Front panel indicators The six front panel indicators on each unit provide a useful guide to operation: NET SER AUD USB DVI PWR Indicators These six indicators clearly show the key aspects of operation:... -
Page 24: Further Information
Safety information • Warranty • Technical support – www.adder.com/contact-support-form • Radio frequency energy statements For technical support, use the contact form in the Support section of the adder.com website - your regional office will then get in contact with you. -
Page 25: Appendix A
(Layer 3) respectively for 48 port L2 switches. • Cisco 4500 • HP Procurve 2910 continued • Cisco 6500 For the latest list of switches known to work with ALIF and setup instructions for them, please go to www.adder.com... - Page 26 Configuring the switches and devices The layout is vital but so too is the configuration: • Enable IGMP Snooping on all L2 switches. • Ensure that IGMP Fast-Leave is enabled on all switches with ALIF units connected directly to them. •...
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Page 27: Appendix B
Appendix B Troubleshooting Problem: The video image of the ALIF receiver shows horizontal lines Remedies: across the screen. • Ensure that IGMP snooping is enabled on all switches within the subnet. This issue is known as Blinding because the resulting video image looks as •... - Page 28 • Apple Mac with Nvidia graphics STP: When you plug the link cable from a working ALIF unit into the switch Use the Adder utility for Mac’s – Contact technical support. port, check how long it takes for the port indicator to change from orange •...
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Page 29: Appendix C
Appendix C Jumbo frames (Jumbo packets) IGMP Snooping Glossary The IGMP messages are effective but only operate Since its commercial introduction in 1980, the layer 2 - intended for routers to determine Ethernet standard has been successfully extended Internet Group Management Protocol whether multicast data should enter a subnet. - Page 30 Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) ALIF transmitter video settings In order to build a robust network, it is necessary Each ALIF transmitter includes controls to help you to include certain levels of redundancy within the customise how video data is transmitted. When interconnections between switches.
- Page 31 Forwarding modes In essence, the job of a layer 2 switch is to So which one to choose? The Cut-through method So why are Layer 2 and Layer 3 of particular transfer as fast as possible, data packets arriving has the least latency so is usually the best to use importance when discussing AdderLink Infinity? with AdderLink Infinity units.
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Page 32: Appendix D
Appendix D RS232 ‘null-modem’ cable pin-out ALIF 1000 general specifications Casing (w x h x d): 198mm (7.92”) x 44mm (1.76”) x 120mm (4.8”) Construction: 1U compact case, robust metal design 9pin D-type 9pin D-type Weight: 0.75kg (1.65lbs) female female Mount kits: Rack mount - single or dual units per 1U slot. -
Page 33: Appendix E
To suit your installation layout, two fibre modules are available for the ALIF 2000 units to suit various fibre optic cables. The specifications for all are summarised in the table below: Fibre Type Fibre size Fibre Type Colour Code Distance Adder part Conn. at 1Gbps number for colour type SFP module Normal Applications... -
Page 34: Warranty
• No user serviceable parts within power adapter - do not dismantle. warranty period, Adder will replace or repair it free of charge. No liability can be • Plug the power adapter into a socket outlet close to the module that it is accepted for damage due to misuse or circumstances outside Adder’s control. -
Page 35: Radio Frequency Energy
Radio Frequency Energy A Category 5 (or better) twisted pair cable must be used to connect the units in order to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances. All other interface cables used with this equipment must be shielded in order to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances. - Page 36 Web: www.adder.com www.adder.com/contact-details Contact: Support: forum.adder.com © 2012 Adder Technology Limited All trademarks are acknowledged. Documentation by: www.ctxd.com Part No. MAN-ALIF • Release 2.3c...
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Page 37: Index
Index Adaptive 30 Dimensions 31 OSI model 30 Troubleshooting 23,26 Background Refresh 29 Factory reset 19 Parts Upgrade Bracket Fast-Leave 28 optional 7 firmware 21 Firmware supplied 5,6 rack mount 8 Brackets upgrade 21 Peak Bandwidth Limiter 29 fitting 8 Forwarding modes 30 Video modes 31 Browser-based utility 20...
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