ADDERLink INFINITY dual 2112T Manual v30 2112T

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VNC network link
The ALIF 2112T contains a VNC server that 
allows you to transmit a low-bandwidth 
version of the video output across standard 
networks to authorized remote viewers.
The VNC link can either be made over the 
same network as the main ALIF output or 
via a separate one. In either case, a separate 
VNC network port is located on the left 
side of the ALIF 2112T front panel for the 
purpose.    
To make a VNC link
1 Connect a...

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Video link
ALIF dual units can simultaneously support 
up to two Single Link high resolution video 
displays at pixel clocks up to 165MHz; or 
can alternatively support a single Dual 
Link very high Resolution video display at 
pixel clocks up to 330MHz (equating to an 
example display mode of 2560 x 1600 at 60 
Hz refresh). 
To make a video link
1 Wherever possible, ensure that power is disconnected from the ALIF and the host 
computer.
2...

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Audio links
ALIF dual units support two way stereo 
digital sound so that you can use a remote 
microphone as well as speakers.
2 [Where a microphone is to be used]: Connect a second audio link cable between the 
OUT socket on the TX unit rear panel and the Line In socket of the host computer.
To make audio links
1 Connect an audio link cable between the IN socket on the TX unit rear panel and 
the speaker output socket of the host...

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AUX port
The AUX port is an RS232 serial port that 
allows extension of RS232 signals up to a 
baud rate of 115200. The port has software 
flow control, but no hardware flow control. 
AUX
Serial (null-modem) link from your computer
To connect the AUX port
1  Ensure that power is removed from the ALIF unit.
2 Connect a suitable serial ‘null-modem’ cable (see Appendix M for pin-out) between a 
vacant serial port on your computer and the AUX...

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High speed links
ALIF dual (inc 2112T) units can be either connected directly to each other or via a high 
speed network. The connections can be copper-based Gigabit Ethernet as well as Fiber 
Channel over Ethernet (FCoE). These can be used in parallel to provide up to 2 Gigabit 
connections speeds.    
A single System port (Gigabit Ethernet) is provided as standard on the right side of the 
front panel. Additionally, the Teaming port,...

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Configuration
The ALIF 2112T unit consists of two distinct sections (as detailed below) which each 
have their own separate configuration procedures within this chapter.   
The System and Teaming ports
These use either the Gigabit Ethernet or (optional) Fiber Channel 
over Ethernet (FCoE) module, on the right side of the front panel 
and provide high resolution DVI-D image, audio and peripheral feeds.
Please see page 15 for details.
The VNC...

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SYSTEM AND TEAMING PORTS: INITIAL CONFIGURATION
ALIF 2112T units are designed to be as flexible as possible and this principle extends also 
to their configuration.
Direct linking
Where ALIF transmitters and receivers (all models) are directly linked to each other, 
very little configuration action is required, provided that they have their factory default 
settings in place. If the standard settings have been changed in a previous...

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AdderLink Infinity browser-based configuration utility
The browser-based configuration utility within all TX and RX units requires a network 
connection between the Gigabit Ethernet port of the ALIF 2112T unit and a computer 
on the same network. The configuration utility allows you to perform all of the following 
functions:
• View/edit the IP network address and netmask,
• Configure separate IP network addresses for video, audio and USB,...

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A rough guide to configuring TX and RX units
TX (transmitter) unit configuration
In an ALIF dual system, the majority of configuration settings are dictated by the RX 
units. Therefore, the local TX unit setup (using its browser-based configuration utility) is 
usually concerned only with three main factors: Its IP address details, the data streams 
to enable/disable and video signal optimization. Other TX unit pages, such as USB 
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RX (receiver) unit configuration
In an ALIF dual system, it is the RX unit (receiver) that determines where and how data 
signals are sent (and received) by the TX unit. Although numerous topologies (one-
to-one, one-to-many, many-to-one, etc.) are made possible by the ALIF system, they 
are all dependent on two underlying modes of operation: either Unicast or Multicast 
transmission. Where multicast transmission is not invoked for video...