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- Page 1 AdderLink Infinity and Infinity dual (1002, 2000, 2002 & 2020) User Guide Experts in KVM Extension Connectivity Solutions Solutions...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Configuration Welcome ........................2 Initial configuration ....................19 ALIF features ......................3 Manual factory reset ..................19 Firmware version 3.3 (or greater) ..............4 AdderLink Infinity browser-based configuration utility .......20 AdderLink Infinity (1002) unit features ............5 Performing an upgrade ..................21 AdderLink Infinity dual unit features ...............6 Options switches ....................21 Supplied items - ALIF 1002 ................7 Operation... -
Page 3: Welcome
ALIF dual transmitters and receivers on a network. However, whenever the two default settings. Otherwise they will not be ETH1 ETH2 MANAGEMENT SERVER www.adder.com types are cross connected, the extra abilities of the ALIF dual units will be temporarily located by the A.I.M. server. If necessary, disabled. perform a factory reset on each ALIF unit. -
Page 4: Alif Features
ALIF FEATURES AFZ lossless codec Transport Layer Security (TLS) The AFZ compression scheme is primarily focused on improving the performance for ALIF 1002 and ALIF dual units support the industry standard Transport Layer Security “natural” images (i.e. photographs and movies) and is automatically selected whenever (TLS) protocol. -
Page 5: Firmware Version 3.3 (Or Greater)
FIRMWARE VERSION 3.3 (or greater) Teaming operation The units have dual network interface ports that can be used in parallel to produce IMPORTANT: Please read this section completely before attempting important benefits: installation or upgrades. • Improved connection speeds up to 2 Gigabits per second, and The basic rule for A.I.M.-controlled installations is: •... -
Page 6: Adderlink Infinity (1002) Unit Features
ADDERLINK INFINITY (1002) UNIT FEATURES The ALIF 1002 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. ALIF 1002 transmitter - front ALIF 1002 receiver - front Teaming... -
Page 7: Adderlink Infinity Dual Unit Features
ADDERLINK INFINITY DUAL UNIT FEATURES The ALIF dual 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. ALIF dual (2002 and 2020) transmitter - front ALIF dual (2000 and 2020) receiver - front Management... -
Page 8: Supplied Items - Alif 1002
SUPPLIED ITEMS - ALIF 1002 ALIF transmitter (1002T) package Power adapter (20W) and country-specific power cord Combined DVI-D and USB cable (1.8m) ALIF1002T unit Information wallet containing: Four self-adhesive rubber feet Audio cable 2m Quick start guide (3.5mm stereo jacks) Safety document ALIF receiver (1002R) package Power adapter... -
Page 9: Supplied Items - Alif Dual
SUPPLIED ITEMS - ALIF DUAL ALIF dual transmitter (2002T/2020T) Power adapter package (20W) and country-specific power cord Combined DVI-D and USB Single link DVI-D to DVI-D video cable cable (1.8m) ALIF2002T or ALIF2020T unit Information wallet containing: Four self-adhesive rubber feet 2 x Audio cable 2m Quick start guide (3.5mm stereo jacks) -
Page 10: Optional Extras
OPTIONAL EXTRAS Single mode fiber SFP module Part number: SFP-SM-LC Please refer to the table in Appendix F information about fiber modules and cables. Single unit 19” rack-mount brackets plus four screws Single link DVI-D to DVI-D video cable Part number: RMK4S Part number: VSCD1 Combined dual link DVI-D and USB (USB type A to B) cable Part numbers: VSCD3 (1.8m length) -
Page 11: Installation
Installation CONNECTIONS MOUNTING Installation involves linking the ALIF TX unit to various ports on the host computer, while Please see Appendix H for details about mounting options for the ALIF units. the ALIF RX unit is attached to your peripherals: Click a connection to see details IMPORTANT: When using an AdderLink Infinity Management box to configure ALIF units, it is vital that all ALIF units that you wish to locate and control are set... -
Page 12: Tx Video Link
(not ALIF2020), use a DVI-D Dual Link cable (such as the supplied Adder part: VSCD3) to connect the primary video port of the Note: When using two single link DVI-D displays, connect an computer system to the DVI-D-1 connector of the ALIF dual. A dual additional video input from the secondary video port of the link cable must also be used at the RX unit. -
Page 13: Tx Audio Links
TX audio links TX USB link ALIF (1002) and ALIF dual units support ALIF (1002) and ALIF dual units act as two way stereo digital sound so that you USB 2.0 hubs and so can provide four can use a remote microphone as well as sockets at the RX unit with only a single speakers. -
Page 14: Tx Aux (Serial) Port
TX AUX (serial) port TX power in The AUX port is an RS232 serial port Each ALIF unit is supplied with a power that allows extension of RS232 signals up adapter and country-specific power cord. to a baud rate of 115200. The port has When all other connections have been software flow control, but no hardware made, connect and switch on the power... -
Page 15: Tx/Rx High Speed Links
TX/RX high speed links ALIF (1002) and ALIF dual units can be either connected directly to each other or via a high speed network. The connections can be copper-based Gigabit Ethernet as well as Fiber Channel over Ethernet (FCoE). These can be used in parallel to provide up to 2 Gigabit connections speeds. -
Page 16: Tx/Rx Management Port
TX/RX Management port (ALIF dual units only) The Management port on each ALIF dual unit provides a consistent method to gain access to the internal configuration utility of each ALIF dual. Although the configuration utility is accessible via the System (Gigabit Ethernet) port and also the Teaming port; if the ALIF dual units are being used in a point-to-point arrangement, then it would be necessary to temporarily reconnect each unit to a network in order to make configuration changes. -
Page 17: Rx Video Display
RX video display Standard ALIF (1002) units support one Single Link video display at pixel clocks up to 165MHz (equivalent to a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 at 60Hz). All ALIF dual units can simultaneously support up to two Single Link high resolution video displays at pixel clocks up to 165MHz (1920 x 1200 at 60Hz maximum). -
Page 18: Rx Microphone & Speakers
• If a device cannot be made to work, please contact Adder technical support as a special entry within the advanced configuration may solve it. -
Page 19: Rx Aux (Serial) Port
RX AUX (serial) port RX power in The AUX port is an RS232 serial port Each ALIF unit is supplied with an that allows extension of RS232 signals up appropriate power adapter. When all to a baud rate of 115200. The port has other connections have been made, software flow control, but no hardware connect and switch on the power... -
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 A factory reset returns an ALIF TX or RX unit to its default configuration. You can their configuration. perform factory resets using the AdderLink Infinity browser-based configuration utility or by using this direct manual method. -
Page 21: Adderlink Infinity Browser-Based Configuration Utility
AdderLink Infinity browser-based configuration utility The browser-based configuration utility within all TX and RX units requires a To access the browser-based configuration utility network connection between the ALIF unit and a computer on the same network. 1 Temporarily connect the ALIF unit and your computer, as discussed left. The configuration utility allows you to perform many important functions. -
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. 2 Temporarily connect the ALIF unit and a computer via a network (see... -
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: Indicators These six indicators clearly show the key aspects of operation: •... -
Page 24: Further Information
- Receiver (TX) unit configuration pages • Online solutions and updates – www.adder.com/support • Appendix C - Tips for success when networking ALIF units Check the Support section of the adder.com website for the latest solutions and firmware updates. • Appendix D - Troubleshooting •... -
Page 25: Appendix A - Transmitter (Tx) Unit Configuration Pages
APPENDIX A - Transmitter (TX) unit configuration pages This section covers the browser-based configuration utility for the AdderLink Infinity TX (transmitter) unit. The TX utility has ten pages, titled as follows: • System Configuration • System Messages • Video Configuration •... - Page 26 TX System Configuration Unit Name Name details that you can alter to distinguish this unit from all others. The name entered here will be read by A.I.M. units (if used) for administration purposes. Unit Description Allows you to optionally add a description of the unit, such as its location. Useful when many ALIF units are being used. System port This section determines the IP address, netmask and gateway details for the main Gigabit Ethernet port located on the right side of the front panel.
- Page 27 TX Video Configuration Peak bandwidth limiter percentage The TX unit will employ a ‘best effort’ strategy in sending video and other data over the IP network. This means it will use as much of the available network bandwidth as necessary to achieve optimal data quality, although typically the TX unit will use considerably less than the maximum available.
- Page 28 TX USB Settings Enable Dummy Boot Keyboard When ticked, the TX unit reports a virtual dummy boot keyboard to the attached PC to ensure that a keyboard is always reported when the PC boots up. The dummy boot keyboard uses one of the 13 USB endpoints, therefore if all 13 endpoints are required elsewhere for USB devices (or a KVM switch only supports two HID devices) then it can be disabled by deselecting this option.
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Page 29: Tx System Messages
Enable AIM Control Click this button to allow an A.I.M. (Adder Infinity Manager) box to take control of this TX. When the button is clicked, the TX unit will be rebooted to allow the A.I.M. box to discover and control it. -
Page 30: Tx Firmware Upgrade
TX Statistics Enable collection of bandwidth statistics ALIF units can record data transfer statistics from the System port and plot them on a graph for troubleshooting and optimization purposes. When you enable this option, you will first be presented with a pop up from which you can choose which aspects you would like to graph: Data throughput, various packet rates and/or frame rates. - Page 31 TX About About This page displays key information about the TX unit that may be requested by Adder Technical Support. To get here Connect your computer to a port on the front panel. 2 Run a web browser and enter the IP address of the Management (ALIF dual only) or System port used: http://192.168.1.42 (management port) or http://169.254.1.33 (system port)
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Page 32: Appendix B - Receiver (Rx) Unit Configuration Pages
APPENDIX B - Receiver (RX) unit configuration pages This section covers the browser-based configuration utility for the AdderLink Infinity RX (receiver) unit. The RX utility has nine pages, titled as follows: • System Configuration • Statistics • USB Settings • Firmware Upgrade •... - Page 33 RX System Configuration (1 of 2) Unit Name Name details that you can alter to distinguish this unit from all others. Unit Description Allows you to add a description of the unit, such as its location. Useful when many ALIF units are being used. System port This section determines the IP address, netmask and gateway details for the main Gigabit Ethernet port located on the right side of the front panel.
- Page 34 RX System Configuration (2 of 2) Target Transmitter Unit Settings This section is where you configure the IP address details of the ALIF transmitter(s) that this receiver will connect with. You can quickly set all peripheral feeds (video 1/2, audio, USB and serial) to use the same primary (and secondary) locations using the IP Address (System port) and IP Address 2 (Teaming port) entries.
- Page 35 RX USB Settings Allow Human Interface Devices (HID) only When enabled, this option restricts supported USB devices to keyboards and mice only. The use of memory sticks and other devices will be disabled. Isochronous Endpoint OSD Alerts The ALIF USB system does not support Isochronous USB. When enabled, this option will alert the user when an Isochronous USB device is connected.
- Page 36 RX Security Encryption This setting allows you to apply encryption to the USB and control data passed across the link. Note that video data is never encrypted. Secure Web pages with password When ticked, this option enables https security so that the configuration pages are only accessible to the admin user with a password.
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Page 37: Rx System Messages
Enable AIM Control Click this button to allow an A.I.M. (Adder Infinity Manager) box to take control of this RX. When the button is clicked, the RX unit will be rebooted to allow the A.I.M. box to discover and control it. -
Page 38: Rx Firmware Upgrade
RX Statistics Enable collection of bandwidth statistics The ALIF unit can record data transfer statistics from the System port and plot them on a graph for troubleshooting and optimization purposes. When you enable this option, you will first be presented with a pop up from which you can choose which aspects you would like to graph: Data throughput, various packet rates and/or frame rates. - Page 39 RX About About This page displays key information about the RX unit that may be requested by Adder Technical Support. To get here Connect your computer to a port on the front panel. 2 Run a web browser and enter the IP address of the Management (ALIF dual only) or System port used: http://192.168.1.42 (management port) or http://169.254.1.32 (system port)
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Page 40: Appendix C - Tips For Success When Networking Alif Units
The Transmitter now joins its own multicast group so there is always a route from Infinity Implementation’ from www.adder.com/white-papers the querier to the transmitter which was previously missing in earlier firmware versions. • Use no more than two cascade levels. - Page 41 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 42: Appendix D - Troubleshooting
APPENDIX D - Troubleshooting Problem: The video image of the ALIF receiver shows horizontal lines across Remedies: 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 though you’re •... - Page 43 • Apple Mac with Nvidia graphics random basis. Use the Adder utility for Mac’s – Contact technical support. You can easily tell whether portfast is enabled on a switch that is running STP: When • Apple Mac with ATI graphics...
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Page 44: Appendix E - Glossary
APPENDIX E - Glossary Internet Group Management Protocol IGMP Snooping Jumbo frames (Jumbo packets) Where an ALIF transmitter is required to stream video to The IGMP messages are effective but only operate at Since its commercial introduction in 1980, the Ethernet two or more receivers, multicasting is the method used. - Page 45 Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Forwarding modes Layer 2 and Layer 3: The OSI model In order to build a robust network, it is necessary In essence, the job of a layer 2 switch is to transfer as When discussing network switches, the terms Layer 2 and to include certain levels of redundancy within the fast as possible, data packets arriving at one port out to Layer 3 are very often used.
- Page 46 In simplified terms, the wrapper that is added at Layer 2 (by the sending system) includes the physical address of the intended recipient system, i.e. the unique MAC address (for example, 09:f8:33:d7:66:12) that is assigned to every networking device at manufacture. Deciphering recipients at this level is more straightforward than at Layer 3, where the address of the recipient is represented by a logical IP address (e.g.
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Page 47: Appendix F - Cable Pinouts, Video Modes And General Specifications
APPENDIX F - Cable pinouts, video modes and general specifications RS232 ‘null-modem’ cable pin-out General specifications Casing (w x h x d): 198mm (7.92”) x 44mm (1.76”) x 150mm (6.0”) 9pin D-type 9pin D-type Construction: 1U compact case, robust metal design female female Weight:... -
Page 48: Appendix G - Fiber Modules And Cables
To suit your installation layout, two fiber modules are available for the ALIF dual units to suit various fiber optic cables. The specifications for all are summarized in the table below: Fiber Type Fiber size Fiber Type Coding Distance Adder part Conn. number for color type Normal Military Suggested Print... -
Page 49: Appendix H - Mounting Options
APPENDIX H - Mounting options There are several mounting methods for transmitter and receiver units: • The supplied four self-adhesive rubber feet • Optional single unit rack brackets - this page • Optional dual unit rack brackets • Optional VESA bracket mount Single unit rack brackets The optional single unit brackets (plus four screws), allow a unit to be secured within a standard rack half width slot. - Page 50 Double unit rack brackets This optional kit comprises four brackets (plus twelve screws) and allows two ALIF units to be mounted side by side and fitted into a 1U rack slot. IMPORTANT - allow space for airflow The ALIF units and their power supplies generate heat when in operation and will become warm to the touch.
- Page 51 VESA bracket mount This optional kit comprises a bracket that allows a single AdderLink Infinity module to be mounted onto the rear of a video display*. The kit includes the bracket plus eight screws. * The video display must adhere to the VESA standard for mounting holes on its rear panel.
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Page 52: Warranty
• No user serviceable parts within power adapter - do not dismantle. Adder will replace or repair it free of charge. No liability can be accepted for damage due • Plug the power adapter into a socket outlet close to the module that it is powering. -
Page 53: 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 54 Web: www.adder.com Contact: www.adder.com/contact-details Support: forum.adder.com © 2015 Adder Technology Limited All trademarks are acknowledged. www.ctxd.com Documentation by: Part No. MAN-ALIF2000-ADDER • Release 3.4...
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Page 55: Index
Index Active Copper 14 Dimensions 46 Magic Eye 3,26 Safety information 51 Adaptive 45 Display cloning 33 Management port 6,25,32 SFP module 14 AFZ 3,26 Dithering 3 RX settings 32 Snooping 43 Anti-dither support 3 TX settings 25 Spanning Tree Protocol 44 Multicast settings 33 Specifications 46 Factory reset 19...
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