Signal Hound SM200C Manuals

10GbE Network Configuration Guide for SM200C Operation. ii 10GbE Network Configuration Guide Published 4/10/2020 ©2020, Signal Hound 1502 SE Commerce Ave, Suite 101 Battle Ground, WA Phone 360-313-7997 This information is being released into the public domain in accordance with the Export Administration Regulations 15 CFR 734 iii Contents 1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 4 2 SM200C 10GbE Network Compatibility Guide ............................................................................................... 8 3 Windows 10 Setup ............................................................................................................................................ 9 4 Ubuntu 18.04 Setup ........................................................................................................................................ 15 Introduction 4 1 Introduction The purpose of this document is to - Outline hardware requirements for 10GbE networks interfacing the SM200C. - Provide recommendations for 10GbE networking components. - Provide a brief overview of 10GbE networking for customers new to the interface. 10GbE Networking Overview The SM200C operates over a single 10GbE link. Commands and data are sent using a proprietary format over UDP at rates up to 6.4Gb/s. 10GbE is full duplex and can operate over a number of physical channels. The two most common are copper and fiber cables. In addition to cabling there are a number of interfaces and connector types used in 10GbE networking, the most common is the SFP+ module. This connector form factor is what the SM200C uses and what we recommend customers use for their networks. Figure 1: SFP+ 10GBASE-SR (fiber optic) module Standard 10GbE network copper cables are terminated with two SFP+ connectors and can be seen in the picture below. Copper cables are ideal for local applications where cable distances don’t need to exceed more than a few meters. Copper cables are less complex than fiber alternatives but will have data reliability issues at longer lengths.