5G Timing Adapter Installation Guide
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1. Make sure the operating system is Linux.
2. Insert the adapter(s) in device.
3. Attach the copper or fiber network cable(s).
4. Install software, firmware and drivers, please refer to section 4
2.1
Hardware Compatibility and Requirement
Before installing the adapter, check your system for the following:
•
The open PCI Express slot(The system supports PCIe Gen3 and PCIe Gen4 up to
x16 lanes)
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Required air flow: 500LFM
•
Maximum power consumption: 48W
•
Operating Temperature: 0
℃
~ 55
℃
•
Storage Temperature: -40
℃
~ 65
℃
•
Transceiver:
Supported Physical Layer Interface
25Gbps
10Gbps
DACs
25GBASE-CR
SFP+ Twinax
Optics and AOCs
25GBASE-SR
25GBASE-LR
10GBASE-SR
10GBASE-LR
2.2
Installing the Adapter
One open PCI-Express slot, x4, x8, or x16.
1.
Turn off and unplug your computer. Then remove the cover.
CAUTION:
•
Turn off and unplug the power before removing the computer's cover. Failure to
do so could endanger you or may damage the adapter or computer.
•
The adapter is not hot-swappable. Make sure to turn off your computer before
plug or unplug the timing adapter
2.
Remove the cover bracket from an available slot.
3.
Insert the adapter, pushing it into the slot until the adapter is firmly seated. Excessive force
could break the connector. Use caution when pressing the board in the slot. (Figure 2)
4.
Secure the adapter bracket with a screw. (Figure 3)
5.
Replace the computer cover and plug in the power cord.
6.
Power on the computer.
