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UNPACKING

UNPACKING

Remove the packing material and check for the items below:

GEMINI EXPRESS MULTIPLEXER

A (100-240 VAC) input external power supply is attached on the rear panel.

USER'S MANUAL            AC POWER CORD

          

             (North American units only)

Visually inspect all items for damage.  If any component is damaged, contact
NLynx Technologies for a replacement.

DO NOT APPLY POWER TO ANY DAMAGED COMPONENT!

PROBLEM SOLVING

PROBLEM SOLVING

If problems are encountered with the GEMINI EXPRESS MULTIPLEXER,  the
following guideline is intended to provide a quick resolution.

1.) Collect all information relevant to this application.

 

GEMINI EXPRESS MULTIPLEXER serial numbers

 

Host type and operating system software level.

 

Quantity, and type of peripheral devices.

 

Interconnecting cable types and distances.

 

Equipment environment.

 

Interconnection diagrams.

2.) Setup the application with all Multiplexers in one room interconnected with

fiber optic jumpers.  Verify the application with a host port and a terminal.

3.) Search through the common problems and possible causes provided below.

The GEMINI EXPRESS MULTIPLEXER front panel power LED is off!

 

 

Verify that the AC & DC connections are proper.

 

Verify that the AC outlet is functioning correctly.

If the problem persists, observe the status of the external power supply’s LED and
contact Decision Data’s technical support.

The GEMINI EXPRESS MULTIPLEXER RX LED is off or flashing!

 

Verify that the fiber optic connectors are properly connected.

 

Verify that the fiber optic budget and distance has not been exceeded.

The GEMINI EXPRESS MULTIPLEXER TX LED is off!

 

Contact DECISION DATA technical support.

 

If problems persists,  Contact DECISION DATA technical support.

A device is down or unstable!

 

Verify that there is one host polling group per GEMINI EXPRESS
MULTIPLEXER polling group.

 

Verify that the host’s device type matches the device.

Gemini Multiplexer

Users Guide

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Summary of Contents for Gemini Express

Page 1: ...GEMINI EXPRESS MULTIPLEXER User s Guide Document 400 2601 01 Rev C October 2002...

Page 2: ...ly or in combination with other equipment These warranties shall become void where it is determined at the sole discretion of NLynx that the product has been exposed to excessive physical or operation...

Page 3: ...operly wired and grounded 10 Never attempt to service equipment connected to the data cable network or the grounded receptacle during an electrical storm Exposure to lethal voltages may occur when lig...

Page 4: ...follows 62 ft per category 3 interconnect for 1X 38 ft per category 3 interconnect for 2X 16 ft per category 5 interconnect for 1X 11 ft per category 5 interconnect for 2X Cable distances over 1000 m...

Page 5: ...xpress LED is normal Express LED on without data activity If the host is disconnected during an express connection the express LED remains on INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This user s manual presents the...

Page 6: ...plication with all Multiplexers in one room interconnected with fiber optic jumpers Verify the application with a host port and a terminal 3 Search through the common problems and possible causes prov...

Page 7: ...request The factory default setting is Pins 4 5 Different configurations will be indicated on the label on the bottom of the unit IDENTIFICATION LABEL The active pair may be re configured by performin...

Page 8: ...side GEMINI EXPRESS MULTIPLEXER as follows SWITCH 1 OFFSWITCH 2 ON for a point to point application or SWITCH 1 OFFSWITCH 2 OFF for a ring application 2 The MULTIPLEXER is designed for a 19 rack The...

Page 9: ...Connect the host ports to the GEMINI EXPRESS MULTIPLEXER ports WARNING DO NOT LOOK INTO ANY FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR OR FIBER OPTIC CABLE 4 The GEMINI EXPRESS MULTIPLEXER has ST style fiber optic connect...

Page 10: ...8 GXM8 SYSTEM 3X PATCH PANEL STAR 62 5 micron multimode fiber UTP cabling WALL PLATE Balun T cable Up to 8 Twinax Ports ASF Baluns FIBER OPTIC BACKBONE FIBER OPTIC BACKBONE MULTIPLEXER MULTIPLEXER MUL...

Page 11: ...us section Typically fiber optic cables star out from a central location Therefore a ring is created by interconnecting the fiber optic star segments at the central location This technique is known as...

Page 12: ...aluns See below for GXM 0 1 2 3 7 6 5 4 PORT POLLING GROUP ASSIGNMENTS ON THE TWINAX BRICK FOR THE NEW AS 400 WSC WITH SPLIT POLLING FEATURE ASF BALUN ASF BALUN ASF BALUN ASF BALUN ASF BALUN ASF BALUN...

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