ZyXEL Communications EM-412 User Manual
EM-412
2-Slot 10GBase-CX4 10Gigabit Module
User’s Guide
Version 1.00
8/2008
Edition 1
Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved
EM-412 User’s Guide
Overview
The EM-412 is an uplink module with two slots for 10GBaseCX4. It works up to a distance of 15 meters (49 feet) with the
advantage of having the lowest cost per port of all 10Gb
interconnects. It is designed for use with high-speed
switches, such as the XGS-4528F, XGS-4728F and the 10Gigabit Module (MI-7308) of MS-7206. After installing the EM412 in a switch, the switch can have 10 Gigabit connections
to a backbone switch or other network devices.
This guide helps you set up and use your EM-412.
This guide contains the following sections:
Section Page Description
Hardware
Installation
Cable
Connectivity
Troubleshooting 7 Some suggestions to solve problems you
Specifications 8 Information about your EM-412’s
Safety Warnings 8 Using the EM-412 safely.
Related
Documentation
3 How to install the EM-412 in a switch’s
expansion slot.
5 How to attach a 10GBase-CX4 cable to the
EM-412.
might encounter.
specifications.
9 Certifications, warranty and customer
support information.
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1 Hardware Installation
Follow these steps to install the EM-412 in a switch.
"Modules are NOT hot swappable!
1 Turn off your switch and unplug all power supply cords
(including any backup power supply cords) from the
switch.
2 Loosen the screws from the
cover plate and remove the
cover plate from an
expansion slot on the switch.
Do not discard the cover
plate. You can put the cover
plate back on if you remove
the new module.
"Before you continue, wear an anti-static wrist
strap or touch any grounded or metal objects to
discharge any bodily static electricity.
3 Remove the EM-412 from its protective anti-static
packaging. Hold the EM-412 by its edge to avoid touching
the onboard circuit components.
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4 Insert the EM-412
into an available
expansion slot on the
switch. Press it firmly
until the EM-412
snaps into place.
"Never force, bend or twist the EM-412s into the
expansion slots.
5 Secure it to the switch with
the retaining screws.
6 Turn on the switch. The switch automatically detects the
installed EM-412. Connect any necessary network cables
to the EM-412 and check the LEDs to verify that it is
functioning properly.
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2 Cable Connectivity
"Use the correct 10GBase-CX4 cable with the correct
PIN assignment.
The following table lists the components on the main board.
Pin Number Signal Name Pin Number Signal Name
1 RX+0 9 TX-3
2 RX-0 10 TX+3
3 RX+1 11 TX-2
4 RX-1 12 TX+2
5 RX+2 13 TX-1
6 RX-2 14 TX+1
7 RX+3 15 TX-0
8 RX-3 16 TX+0
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The EM-412 uses a high-speed 10GBase-CX4 cable as
pictured below. The image on the left gives a full view of the
cable. On the right is a close up of the CX4 connector.
Use the following steps to attach the 10GBase-CX4 cable.
1 Inject the cable firmly into the 10GBase-CX4 slot until it
clicks into place.
2 Tighten the attached screws to avoid poor contact
between the cable and connector.
3 The EM-412 automatically detects the cable. Check the
LEDs to verify that it is functioning properly.
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