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Section 3-7 - Connectivity Setup
Section 3-7
Connectivity Setup
3-7-1
Introduction
The Vivid™ 4 ultrasound unit can be connected to various connectivity devices, such as DICOM
devices and EchoPac servers. The following sections describe how to connect the system to a remote
archive/work station or a DICOM service, using a TCP/IP connection.
3-7-2
Physical Connection
3-7-2-1
Ethernet Switch Connections
An Ethernet Switch (P/N: 066E0741), is used to connect the Vivid™ 4 system to an EchoPAC PC and
a network printer.
Figure 3-32 Ethernet Switch Identifications
Table 3-19 MDI Button Position Descriptions
Position
Label
Function
X
To PC
To connect an end station or a Server to the Port
=
To HUB
To connect a HUB or another Switch to the Port
MDI Button
Controls the fifth
connector, making it
crossed or non-crossed.
Informative LEDS
Ethernet Cable
connectors