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CATx link
The CATx ports on each module (labeled Link A) allow you to create direct links of up to 50m (when using
CAT5e) or 100m (when using CAT6). In order to work in CATx mode, the SFP+ fiber modules must be
removed from their sockets.
Note: The CATx ports are not network ports and should not be connected to network switches or computer ports.
To make the CATx link
1 Connect a CATx (CAT 5e to 7 as required) cable between the Link A ports on the transmitter (front
panel) and the receiver (rear panel):
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Transmitter
front panel
Receiver
rear panel
Linking
ADDERLink XD transmitters and receivers can be linked using either:
•
CATx (see below), or
• Fiber (see next page)
CATx status indicators
The status indicators on the CATx port connector
of each module provide further status information
when a CATx link is in use:
SPEED
This indicator signals
whether the speed of the
CATx link is sufficient:
•
amber
- link speed is
below the necessary
5Gbit/sec. Check the
CATx cable link for
problems.
•
green
- link speed is ok.
LINK
This indicator will
be
green
whenever
there is a CATx
link between the
transmitter and
receiver modules.
2
In operation, ensure that both indicators on the CATx connectors are green. See right.
