Welcome - ADDER AdderLink Infinity 2112T User Manual

Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the AdderLink Infinity dual 2112T transmitter, otherwise
known as ALIF 2112T. ALIF 2112T represents a major advance in the capabilities of
digital extenders and switches. By encoding high quality DVI video, digital audio and USB
connections into Internet Protocol (IP) messages, ALIF dual offers very flexible signal
switching and distribution 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 dual, distance is finally no barrier to high specification, high
performance computing. Furthermore, since all signals are now IP, the most elaborate and
yet simple-to-use switching and multicast techniques make possible a great variety of uses.
In concert with a suitable ALIF receiver unit, the ALIF 2112T transmitter supports either
two single link DVI video streams or one dual link (very high resolution) DVI video
stream. This is in addition to a microphone, speakers and multiple USB peripherals. The
distance between them is limited only by the size of your network.
ALIF 2112T provides a choice of link connections. Each unit supports both copper-based
Gigabit Ethernet cabling as well as Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE). These can be
used in parallel to provide up to 2 Gigabit connection speeds with the added benefit of
link redundancy that can maintain operation in the event of a failed connection.
Additionally, the ALIF 2112T has an in-built VNC server which allows it to stream low-
bandwidth versions of its high-resolution output (via a dedicated Ethernet port on the front
panel) so that it may be accessed remotely, via a VNC viewer, through any standard network.
mixing AlIF and AlIF dual units
ALIF 2112T transmitters are complimentary to the standard AdderLink Infinity (1000
series) models which do not support dual DVI channels or fibre optic linking. It is
possible to mix ALIF, ALIF dual and ALIF 2112T units on a network. However, whenever
the two types are cross connected, the extra abilities of the ALIF dual/ALIF 2112T units
will be temporarily disabled.
AlIF and A.I.m.
Where multiple ALIF units are used on a
network, we have developed the AdderLink
Infinity Management (A.I.M.) server to allow
comprehensive and secure central control of all
transmitters, receivers and users.
When using an A.I.M. server to configure ALIF units, it is vital that all ALIF units that you
wish to locate and control are set to their factory default settings. Otherwise they will not
be located by the A.I.M. server. If necessary, perform a
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factory reset on each ALIF unit.
one-to-one configuration
The simplest configuration links one RX unit to a single TX unit, either by a direct link or over much
greater distances via a high speed network. In both cases, Gigabit cable linking and/or fibre can be used.
When both are deployed, connection speeds of up to 2 Gigabits are possible.
One-to-many configuration
Using multicast techniques, an unlimited number
of receivers* can receive video and audio data
streams from a single TX unit.
* A maximum of thirteen concurrent USB inputs (via
multiple RX units) are permitted to a single TX unit.
low bandwidth VNc connection
Up to sixteen remote users can log in via standard
networks to view the output from the ALIF 2112T.
Please also see Appendix C - Tips for success when networking ALIF units
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