Tx/Rx Network Link - ADDER AdderLink Infinity ALIF2000 User Manual

TX/RX network link

ALIF units can be either connected directly to each other or via a Gigabit Ethernet
network. Additionally, ALIF2000 units can be networked by fibre optic links.
For direct links over Ethernet cable, the length of cable should not exceed 100
metres (328 feet). Network cables used for connections may be category 5, 5e, 6 or
7 twisted-pair cable. ALIF TX units have an autosensing capability on their network
interfaces, so for direct point-to-point connections, no 'crossover' Ethernet cable is
required.
For direct links over fibre optic links, varying distances can be achieved depending
on the module and cable types used. Please refer to the table in
detailed information. The fibre cable(s) must be crossover cable(s).
To link ALIF units using Gigabit Ethernet
1 Connect a CAT 5, 5e, 6, or 7 cable to the socket on the front panel of the ALIF
unit.
CAT 5, 5e, 6, or 7 link either
directly from the other ALIF
unit or from a Gigabit Ethernet
switch
2 Connect the other end of the cable either to the other ALIF unit or to a
Gigabit Ethernet switch, as appropriate.
3 [For connections via a network] repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other ALIF unit.
[ALIF2000] When making Gigabit Ethernet links
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To link ALIF units using fibre optic links (ALIF2000 only)
1 Insert the optional fibre module (SFP-MM-LC or SFP-SM-LC) into the
aperture on the ALIF2000 front panel:
Optional fibre module
2 Connect the transmit and receive fibre links to the fibre module and close
the latch over the link connectors to lock them into place.
Transmit and receive
fibre links
3 Connect the other end of the fibre links either to the other AdderLink
Infinity unit or to a fibre-equipped Gigabit Ethernet switch, as appropriate.
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