GE Healthcare
Direction 5743854-1EN, Revision 1 Optima XR642/XR648 Pre-Installation
Chapter 6 - Communications/Networking
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Chapter 6 Communications/Networking
Section 1.0 Hospital Network
1.1
Broadband Network Connection
The system is equipped with Broadband fast Ethernet hardware for Service diagnostics. Systems
equipped with Digital Imaging are capable of placing electronic images on the Hospital image
Ethernet Network. It is the purchasers responsibility to provide the Ethernet connection (rated at
100Mb/sec transfer rate for optimal performance) within 3 feet (0.91 meters) of the Operator
Console.
The network connection is made at the Operator Console.
• 100BaseT network connection is preferred
• 10BaseT network connection is acceptable
If using GE PACS LITE BOX software, the GE PACS LITE BOX software revision must
be 6.1d02 or greater. Older versions will not work with the system.
1. Connection of the product to a network that includes other equipment could result in previously unidentified
risks to patients, operators or third parties;
2. The responsible organization should identify, analyze, evaluate and control these risks;
3. Subsequent changes to the network could introduce new risk and require additional analysis; and
* Changes to the network include:
* Changes in network configuration;
* Connection of additional items to the network;
* Disconnecting items from the network;
* Update of equipment connected to the network;
* Upgrade of equipment connected to the network.
The means required to present the images for diagnostic purpose shall comply with the requirements of DICOM
standards.
1.2
Phone Line(s) - Voice
It is recommended that phone line(s) be installed within 3 feet (0.91 meters) of the Operator
Console and be operational prior to installation.
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