Xtreme/GbE 24-Port - Managed Carrier Ethernet Switch
Users Guide
Document: CTIM-00455
Revision: 0.04
Page 33 of 46
Connect Tech Inc. 800-426-8979 | 519-836-1291
Date: 2017/08/04
Port Breakout Options
The main purpose of the XDG024-25 is to allow the ability of many port breakout options. As discussed
above the main options are to:
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Cabling off the XDG to connect directly to a user’s custom chassis IO panel
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Cabling off the XDG to connect directly to standard CTI Breakout Board
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Board-to-Board Stacking connection to a user’s custom breakout board (or flex PCB)
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Board-to-Board Stacking connection to a standard CTI Breakout Board (or development board)
Custom Breakout Board
If a user wishes to create their own custom breakout board to connect directly to the XDG or from cabling off
of the XDG, Connect Tech has prepared a simple reference design package that can be downloaded below.
Connect Tech also offers quick turn, low cost custom breakout design services for more information on this
contact [email protected]
XDG025 Breakout Stacking Reference Design – download link here.
DEV011 – XDG025 Development Kit
The DEV011 development kit provides everything needed for an easy out-of-the-box experience with the
XDG025 device. The kit comes pre-integrated with:
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XDG025 24-Port Switch
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XHG102 heatplate
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Custom Breakout Board (24 Ethernet Ports, LEDs, Serial and Power Connections)
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Custom bottom development “sled” for a rigid integration
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A universal AC/DC desktop power supply
All that is needed to get up and running is to connect power.