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Chapter 2: Over view
2.4.2 Remote Extender
The remote extender provides two downstream Type A port s 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 9 00 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 dev ice(s) to the re mote extender. Port a ccepts locking or
non-locking USB 3.0 Type A conn ectors.
2Power LED
ON when the unit is powered properly.
OFF when the unit is not p owered or not powered properly.
3Status LED
Blinking (1 Hz) when the remote e xtender is waiting fo r a connection to t he local
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.
4Host LED
ON when a SuperSpeed Ho st is detected on the upstream port .
OFF when a SuperSpeed H ost is not detecte d.
5Power Port (optional) Connects to the locking AC power supply. Required on remote extender for proper
operation.
6Config Port Reserved for manufacturer us e.
7Link Port (Duplex LC) Extension link Duplex LC fib er optic transceiver p ort.