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Does the Viewer connect to the Collector via x-over cable or to the switch?

April 26, 2017cable Collector Connect Switch viewer

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Does the Viewer connect to the Collector via x-over cable or to the switch?

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• Either, each has advantages/disadvantages. For best performance, a x-over should run directly from the Collector to Viewer, through 1GB ports where possible. If ADDAPT will be installed on the Viewer, the Viewer must be connected to the switch through at least one of its ports. Depending on network architecture, both Viewer ports may need to go to the switch (or one to switch and one to Collector via x-over). ADDAPT must have a port with a drive compatible IP address, which may not be compatible with Collector-to-Viewer IPs requiring multiple connections. See system drawings or contact the PE.