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Figure 1: Normal Mode Functional Block Diagram

In Bypass mode, the connections of the Ethernet network ports are Disconnected from the interfaces and switched over to the other

port to create a crossed connection loop-back between the Ethernet ports. The connections of the interfaces are left not connected.

(See Figure 2: one Bypass pair illustrated)

Figure 2: Bypass Mode Functional Block Diagram

In Disconnect mode, the transmit connections of the Ethernet network ports are Disconnected from the interfaces. (See Figure 3:

one Bypass pair illustrated)

Figure 3: Disconnect Mode Functional Block Diagram

Silicom’s Quad Port Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Bypass server adapter supports software programmable to select Normal, Bypass or

Disconnect modes.

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