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CHAPTER 4: CONFIGURATION
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Select Definition > EXT Units in the task area.
FIGURE 4-34. DEFINITION—EXT UNITS
1. Insert the SFP modules into the matrix and connect the extender according to the required application.
One extender will be created for each SFP module in the Ext Units list. The appropriate names always start with “UNI.”
2. To configure a CON Unit, select one of the extenders in the Ext Units list that are physically connected to a USB CON Unit.
3. Select the item UNI CON USB in the Type selection box of the Extender Type tab and confirm your settings by pressing
the Apply button.
4. Restart the I/O board upon request in the popup window by pressing the Yes button.
5. To configure a CPU Unit, select one of the extenders in the Ext Units list that are physically connected to a USB CPU Unit.
6. Select the item UNI CPU USB in the Type selection box of the Extender Type tab and confirm your settings by pressing
the Apply button.
7. Restart the I/O board upon request in the popup window by pressing the Yes button.
8. The edited EXT Units for the respecting USB CON Units now have to be either assigned to an existing CON Device
or you have to create a new CON Device by using the New button for an assignment in the Definition > CON Devices menu.
9. The edited EXT Units for the respecting USB CPU Units now have to be either assigned to an existing CPU Device
or you have to create a new CPU Device by using the New button for an assignment in the Definition > CPU Devices menu.
10. If you use parallel operation within the matrix, set the Release Time in the System > Switch menu to 10 s or more ().
The USB extenders are completely configured now and can be used.
