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Chapter 2: Over view

2.4 Hardware Description

Figures 2-1 and 2-2 show the front and back panels of the Local Extender Unit. Table 2-1 describes the local extender
components. Figures 2-3 and 2-4 show the front and back panels of the Remote Ex tender Unit. Table 2-2 describes the remote
extender components.

2.4.1 Local Extender

The local extender connects to the host computer using the supplied USB 3.0 A–B cable.
Figure 2-1. Front panel of the local extender.
Figure 2-2. Back panel of the local extender.
Table 2-1. Local Extender components.
Item Component Description
1Power LED
ON when the unit is powered properly.
OFF when the unit is not p owered or not powered properly.
2Status LED
Blinking (1 Hz) when the local extender is waiting for a connection to the remote
extender.
ON when local and remote e xtenders are linked an d operating normally.
OFF when a fault is detecte d; power cycle re quired.
3Host LED
ON when a SuperSpeed Ho st is detected on the upstream port .
OFF when a SuperSpeed H ost is not detecte d.
4Power Port (optional)
Not required in normal operation. An optional 5-V power supply can be connected
to the local extender to p rovide power if the USB port on the ho st PC is not capa ble
of delivering sufficient powe r to the unit.
5Config Port Reserved for manufacturer us e.
6USB 3.0 Type B port Used to connect the local extender to the host computer. Port accepts locking or
non-locking USB 3.0 Type B conn ectors.
7Link Port (Duplex LC) Extension link duplex LC fiber optic transceiver por t.