Chapter 2: Overview
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 Extender 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
Figure 2-1. Front panel of the local extender.
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1 | Power LED | ON when the unit is powered properly. | |
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| Blinking (1 Hz) when the local extender is waiting for a connection to the remote | |
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2 | Status LED | ON when local and remote extenders are linked and operating normally. | |
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| OFF when a fault is detected; power cycle required. | |
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| ON when a SuperSpeed Host is detected on the upstream port. | |
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4 | Power Port (optional) | to the local extender to provide power if the USB port on the host PC is not capable | |
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5 | Config Port | Reserved for manufacturer use. | |
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6 | USB 3.0 Type B port | Used to connect the local extender to the host computer. Port accepts locking or | |
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7 | Link Port (Duplex LC) | Extension link duplex LC fiber optic transceiver port. | |
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