Product Details
Configured for high-speed fiber-optic node interconnection and deterministic data routing in real-time control networks, the GE VMIACC-5595-208 (VMIACC-5595 Reflective Memory Hub Assembly) provides direct physical signal distribution across distributed memory nodes.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | VMIACC-5595-208 |
| Brand | GE |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 3 kg |
| Dimensions | 241 x 194 x 152 mm |
| Operating Temp | Standard operational thermal envelope |
| Power Consumption | Universal internal power supply driven |
| Product Type | Reflective Memory Modules |
| Data Rate | 2 Gb/s fiber-optic link rate |
| Port Capacity | Up to 8 Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver ports |
| System Scalability | Cascading architecture supporting up to 256 nodes |
| Maximum Cable Distance | Configurable for link distances up to 10 km |
| Management Interfaces | 1x Ethernet port, 1x RS-232 serial port |
Backplane Bus Communication Velocity & Deterministic Networks
The VMIACC-5595-208 hub maintains zero-latency data packet switching across fiber-optic nodes to protect deterministic loop timing in real-time control applications. By serving as an active optical star hub, internal switching circuits manage 2 Gb/s data streams without adding host CPU overhead or bus arbitration delays. The deterministic network architecture ensures synchronous data replication across up to 256 cascaded nodes, maintaining sub-microsecond cross-node update velocity across optical line lengths up to 10 km.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does the hub handle node expansion beyond the onboard 8 SFP ports?
A: Multiple VMIACC-5595 hub assemblies can be cascaded via SFP interconnect links to expand the network topology up to a maximum limit of 256 active nodes.
Q: What remote management access interfaces are provided on the hardware enclosure?
A: Hardware status monitoring and system configuration are accessed locally or remotely via dedicated onboard Ethernet and RS-232 serial communications ports.
Q: Is hot-swapping or replacing individual SFP optical transceivers supported during operation?
A: SFP transceivers can be serviced according to standard optical port insertion rules, provided the active ring loop configuration is bypass-managed via remote administrative commands.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Mount the 241 x 194 x 152 mm hub assembly securely inside an industrial enclosure using structural panel fasteners to prevent vibration stress.
- Connect the AC power mains to the internal universal power supply terminal block, verifying solid ground bonding to the enclosure chassis earth bar.
- Insert compatible SFP transceivers into designated fiber ports and verify clean optical fiber end-faces before latching LC/SC connectors.
- Route optical fiber cables with a minimum bend radius of 30 mm, maintaining physical separation from high-voltage AC power wiring to prevent sheath abrasion.
- Connect an RS-232 serial cable or Ethernet patch cable to the management port to initialize port routing configurations and monitor link integrity flags.
Additional Information
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- 12-Month Warranty: Covers defects in materials or workmanship; excludes misuse, normal wear, or unauthorized modifications.
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