Apposite Linktropy Mini-G Installation instructions

Linktropy®Mini-G Hardware Guide
Hardware Revision: P1
Documentation Version: 3
Printed August 2017
Apposite®Technologies LLC
17835 Ventura Blvd., Suite 211
Los Angeles, CA 91316 USA
1.310.477.9955
[e-mail]
www.apposite-tech.com
Copyright ©2005-2017 Apposite Technologies LLC. All rights reserved. Apposite, Linktropy, and Netropy are registered
trademarks of Apposite Technologies LLC. The Apposite logo and “WAN Emulation Made Easy” are trademarks of
Apposite Technologies LLC.
Part No. DOC-HG-LMG-P13

CONTENTS
1 Overview..........................................................................................................................................................4
2 Included Items.................................................................................................................................................5
3 Front and Rear Panels.....................................................................................................................................6
3.1 Front Panel...........................................................................................................................................6
3.2 Rear Panel ............................................................................................................................................7
4 Console Interface ............................................................................................................................................8
5 Apposite Support............................................................................................................................................9
Appendix A: Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 10
Appendix B: Regulatory .................................................................................................................................... 11
Federal Communications Commission Notice...................................................................................... 11
Canadian Notice / Avis Canadien .......................................................................................................... 11
CE Certification ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Appendix C: Linktropy End User License Agreement..................................................................................... 12

1OVERVIEW 4
1OVERVIEW
This Linktropy Mini-G Hardware Guide describes the physical hardware of the Linktropy Mini-G
WAN Emulator. The companion User’s Guide describes the installation, configuration, and
operation of the Linktropy Mini-G WAN emulation functionality. A separate Quick Start Guide
provides a walk-through for first time configuration.
The Linktropy Mini-G contains no user serviceable parts. Opening the chassis voids
the warranty. If you believe your unit is not functioning properly, see Section 5 for
information on obtaining support.
This guide is for Linktropy Mini-G hardware revision –P1.

2INCLUDED ITEMS 5
2INCLUDED ITEMS
The Linktropy Mini-G shipping carton contains the following items:
Linktropy Mini-G hardware unit
Linktropy Mini-G Quick Start Guide
AC power adaptor
RS-232 DB-9 serial cable

3FRONT AND REAR PANELS 6
3FRONT AND REAR PANELS
3.1 Front Panel
The front panel of the Linktropy Mini-G contains:
Power LED: Lit green when the unit is powered on. Unlit when power is off.

3FRONT AND REAR PANELS 7
3.2 Rear Panel
The rear panel of the Linktropy Mini-G contains:
CONSOLE: Console interface using RS-232 with a DB-9 connector.
MGMT: 10/100/1000baseT Ethernet interface with a standard RJ-45 plug for browser-based
management of the unit over the network.
LAN A: 10/100/1000baseT Ethernet interface with a standard RJ-45 plug. Connects to the
network segment functioning as LAN A in network emulations.
LAN B: 10/100/1000baseT Ethernet interface with a standard RJ-45 plug. Connects to the
network segment functioning as LAN B in network emulations.
Power input: 12V DC power, 2.5 mm center positive input.

4CONSOLE INTERFACE 8
4CONSOLE INTERFACE
Console access to the Linktropy Mini-G is through the RS-232 interface on the rear panel labeled
“CONSOLE.”A DB-9 cable is included with the unit to connect the device to a standard PC serial
port. The pin-out for the DB-9 connector is shown below:
To connect to the console, use a terminal or a computer running terminal emulation software,
and set the following parameters:
9600 baud
8 data bits
No parity
1 stop bit
Disable flow control
Pin
Definition
Pin
Definition
1
DCD
6
DSR
2
RxD
7
RTS
3
TxD
8
CTS
4
DTR
9
RI
5
GND

5APPOSITE SUPPORT 9
5APPOSITE SUPPORT
Purchase of the Linktropy Mini-G includes a 1 year warranty on the hardware, 1 year
maintenance, and 90 days of customer support.
If you believe your unit is not functioning properly and is under warranty, please upgrade to the
latest firmware release. If the problem persists, please contact Apposite Support at:
[e-mail]
1.310.477.9955 ext. 2
When contacting Apposite Support, please include the following information:
Linktropy model
Serial number
Your e-mail address and phone number
Installed firmware version
A detailed description of the problem
Do not attempt to fix any hardware problem yourself. The Linktropy Mini-G contains
no user serviceable parts. Opening the chassis voids the warranty.

APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS 10
APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS
Capacity
Max. Emulation Rate 1 Gbps full duplex
Max. Packet Rate 350,000 packets per second with 64 byte packets
Interfaces
Network 2 x 10/100/1000baseT Ethernet
Management 1 x 10/100/1000baseT Ethernet
Console 1 x RS-232
Environmental and Physical
DC Input 12V DC power
AC Input 100 –240 VAC, 50 –60 Hz with supplied AC power adaptor
Power Draw 9 Watts
Dimensions 6.6" W x 6.2" D x 1.2" H
168 mm W x 157 mm D x 30 mm H
Weight Product 1.1 lbs (0.5 kg)
Shipping 2.2 lbs (1.0 kg)
Temperature 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
Certifications FCC, CE, RoHS
Warranty and Support
Hardware warranty 1 year
Software Maintenance 1 year
Customer Support 90 days

APPENDIX B: REGULATORY 11
APPENDIX B: REGULATORY
Federal Communications Commission Notice
This equipment has been tested and verified to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause harmful
interference, in which case the user will be required to take whatever measures may be required
to correct the interference at their own expense.
Canadian Notice / Avis Canadien
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
CE Certification
The product described in this manual complies with all applicable European Union (CE)
directives, including EU Directive 2002/95/EC Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).

APPENDIX C:
LINKTROPY END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT 12
APPENDIX C:
LINKTROPY END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
The Apposite Technologies LLC (“Apposite”) Linktropy product includes the Linktropy hardware (“Hardware”),
software embedded in the Hardware (“Software”), including any upgrades, modified versions, updates, additions
and copies of the Software, and related explanatory materials (“Documentation”). Collectively, the Hardware,
Software, and Documentation are the “Product.”
Conditioned upon compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Apposite hereby grants you a
nonexclusive and nontransferable license to use the Software solely as embedded on the Hardware, and to use the
Documentation solely in conjunction with the Software and Hardware.
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APPENDIX C:
LINKTROPY END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT 13
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U.S. Government Restricted Rights

APPENDIX C:
LINKTROPY END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT 14
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Apposite®Technologies LLC
17835 Ventura Blvd., Suite 211
Los Angeles, CA 91316 USA
1.310.477.9955
[e-mail]
www.apposite-tech.com