Black Box ICS02A manual Remote Extender, Front panel of the remote extender

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Chapter 2: Overview

2.4.2 Remote Extender

The remote extender provides two downstream Type A ports to connect up to two USB 3.0 devices directly. The remote extender is powered by an external AC adapter and can supply up to 900 mA to each USB port.

Figure 2-3. Front panel of the remote extender.

Figure 2-4. Back panel of the remote extender.

Figure 2-4. Back panel of the remote extender.

 

 

Table 2-2. Remote Extender components.

 

 

 

 

Item

Component

 

Description

 

 

 

 

1

(2) USB 3.0 Type A ports

Used to connect USB 3.0 device(s) to the remote extender. Port accepts locking or

non-locking USB 3.0 Type A connectors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

Power LED

 

ON when the unit is powered properly.

 

OFF when the unit is not powered or not powered properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blinking (1 Hz) when the remote extender is waiting for a connection to the local

 

 

 

extender.

3

Status LED

 

ON when local and remote extenders are linked and operating normally.

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFF when a fault is detected; power cycle required.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON when a SuperSpeed Host is detected on the upstream port.

4

Host LED

 

 

 

 

 

OFF when a SuperSpeed Host is not detected.

 

 

 

 

5

Power Port (optional)

 

Connects to the locking AC power supply. Required on remote extender for proper

 

operation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

Config Port

 

Reserved for manufacturer use.

 

 

 

 

7

Link Port (Duplex LC)

 

Extension link Duplex LC fiber optic transceiver port.

 

 

 

 

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Contents Port USB 3.0 Fiber Extender Trademarks Used in this Manual/FCC and IC RFI Statement Trademarks Used in this ManualNOM Statement Table of Contents Specifications SpecificationsFeatures OverviewOverview Introduction What’s IncludedHardware Description Local ExtenderRemote Extender Front panel of the remote extenderShows a typical installation of the extender Typical ApplicationInstallation Installation RequirementsInstalling the IC502A System 3.3.1 Preparing Your Site Fiber Optic Link CablingControl panel screen Change advanced power settings screen USB selective suspend setting System Preferences icon Popup warning window Installing the Local Extender Connecting a USB 3.0 DeviceInstalling the Remote Extender Checking the Installation Compatibility Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting TipsTroubleshooting Contacting Black Box Shipping and PackagingDuplex LC Crossover Appendix. Technical Glossary USB ConnectorsAppendix Technical Glossary IC502A Black Box Tech Support FREE! Live /7