5.0 OPERATION

Once the CopperLink Ethernet Extenders are properly installed, they should operate transparently. No user settings required. This section describes reading the LED status monitors.

5.1 POWER UP

Before applying power to the CopperLink Ethernet Extender, please review section 3.5, “Connecting Power” on page 15 to verify that the unit

is connected to the appropriate power source.

There are no user-serviceable parts in the CopperLink Ethernet Extender. Fuse replacement should only be performed by quali-

fied service personnel. Contact Patton Electronics Technical sup- WARNING port at (301) 975-1007 for more information.

5.2 FRONT PANEL LED STATUS MONITORS

The CopperLink Ethernet Extender features seven front panel LEDs (five on the rack card) that monitor power, the Ethernet signals, and the Cop- perLink connection. Figure 10 shows the front panel LEDs. Table 4 on page 19 describes the LED functions for the model.

Extender

Ethernet

CopperLink™

Fdx

CopperLink

Ethernet

100M LED

Ethernet

Fdx LED

 

Ethernet

 

Collision LED

Power

Ethernet

LED

Link LED

 

CopperLink

 

QOL LED

CopperLink

Link LED

Figure 10. CopperLink Ethernet Extender unit front panel

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2168A, 2158A specifications

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