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CHAPTER 5: Operation
5. Operation
Once you’ve configured the Converter properly (
Chapter 3
) and have
correctly connected DTE, DCE, and power (
Chapter 4
), you’re ready to
operate the Converter.
5.1 Back-Panel LEDs
The Converter has two LEDs on the back panel (see Figure 5-1).
Figure 5-1. The rear panel.
Status
Lit green to show that both DTR (from the DTE device) and
DSR (from the DCE device) are active. This LED will not light
whenever one of the two signals is inactive.
Test Mode
Lit red to show that either one or both of the test modes is
active (See
Section 5.2
for a description of the test modes).
Test Mode LED
Status LED
HSSI Cable
External Power Jack