Paragon-X Getting Started Guide
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5. Display
During the power up process, the display will show the Calnex logo then information regarding the IP
address and port number Paragon-X is configured to use. After approx. 90s the unit will be available
for operation.
6. USB port
Not used.
7. PC Controller RJ45
This is a 100Mb Ethernet port used for directly connecting Paragon-X to a PC or laptop running
Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows 10 OS (the ‘host PC’).
Connection over a network is possible but not recommended; see Calnex Application Note CX5006 on
Paragon PC specification and management for more details.
8 and 9. 1GbE and 100M Ethernet ports
For connection to an Ethernet device to be tested. The left port in each block 8 and 9 is a 100M or
1GbE RJ45 electrical port; the right side is a 100M or 1GbE optical port. Optical ports require the use
of SGMII-type SFPs (not supplied).
