ADLINK PMC-8246 User Manual
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Introduction
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PMC-8246
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Ethernet Ports
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Connector: Two RJ-45
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Wiring: Cat-5, 4-pair
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Cable Distance: Maximum 100 meters (normal mode) or
40 meters (bypass mode)
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Bypass Capability and Watchdog Timer
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A relay array controls signal routing of the two GbE ports
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Normal State: GbE signals are straight-through to GbE
controller
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Bypass State: GbE signals are connected to another port
and bypass the GbE controller
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Power off status is Bypass State
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Programmable watchdog timer (WDT) can switch relay
array to Bypass State during a software halt
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WDT time out value is programmable as 1, 2, 4, or 8
seconds by software programmable
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WDT time out value is defaulted 8 seconds by hardwired
and programmable as 1, 2, 4, or 8 seconds by software.
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Ethernet LED
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For each port, two LEDs for Link/Active indication
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Boot ROM Feature
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LAN Boot ROM: 128KB onboard
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Support INTEL Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)
for remote boot