Ordering Information
FIRENEX-80G-X1
1x Local Unit,
1x Standard PCIe Bracket,
1x Low-Profile PCIe Bracket,
1x Quick Start Guide
1x Remote Unit,
1x 5V DC Power Supply
FIRENEX-80G-X2
1x Local Unit,
1x Standard PCIe Bracket,
1x Low-Profile PCIe Bracket,
1x Quick Start Guide
2x Remote Unit,
2x 5V DC Power Supply
FIRENEX-80G-X3
1x Local Unit,
1x Standard PCIe Bracket,
1x Low-Profile PCIe Bracket,
1x Quick Start Guide
3x Remote Unit,
3x 5V DC Power Supply
FIRENEX-80G-X4
1x Local Unit,
1x Standard PCIe Bracket,
1x Low-Profile PCIe Bracket,
1x Quick Start Guide
4x Remote Unit,
4x 5V DC Power Supply
Key Features
- Extend USB 3.2/2.0/1.1 up to 700 meters over single mode fiber cables
- Support USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps and USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps data rate
- USB 2.0/1.1 backward compatible, universal support for lower speed USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, microphone, and control units
- Each Remote Unit comes with 2x USB 10Gbps Type-A ports sharing a total of 20Gbps bandwidth
- One Local Unit supports up to 4 Remote Units, allowing for up to 8 connected USB 10Gbps devices to operate simultaneously, provides a total bandwidth up to 80Gbps
- The Local Unit with PCI-e standard and low-profile bracket to adapt for both regular and server PC chassis
- Metal enclosure for better protection from EMI and hazards from industrial environment
- Remote Units come with surface mounting holes for secured installation
- USB3 Vision compliant screw locking ports for reliable cable interconnections
- Windows, Linux and Mac OS supported
Specifications
EXTENSION RANGE
USB 3.2 10Gbps
Up to 300 m (980 ft.)
USB 3.2 5Gbps (USB 3.0)
Up to 700 m (2,300 ft.)
DATA RATE
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0)
5 Gbps
USB 2.0/1.1
Fully Backward Compatible
LOCAL UNIT
Optical Connector
Up to 4x Duplex LC Connector
Form Factor
Standard Height and Low-Profile
Operating Temperature
0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)
REMOTE UNIT
Dimensions
85 x 75 x 21.3 mm (3.3 x 3.0 x 0.84”)
Enclosure Body
Aluminum Alloy
USB Connector
2x USB-A Port
Compliant with USB3 Vision Locking
USB Power Out
5V / 1.5A of each USB Port
Optical Connector
1x Duplex LC Connector
DC Power Jack
2.1 x 5.5 x 10mm Center positive
Operating Temperature
0 °C to 70 °C (32 °F to 158 °F)
FIBER CABLE
Type
Single mode 9/125 OS2, A/B Wiring
POWER ADAPTER
AC Power Plug Type
US/EU/UK/CN
Power Input
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 0.8 A
COMPLIANCE
Machine Vision
USB3 Vision Compliant
Laser Safety
IEC 60825-1 Class 1/CDRH Class 1 laser eye safe
SUPPORT
Warranty
1-year Manufacture Warranty
Optional Accessories
LCLC-S-XXXX
LC-LC Duplex OS2 Single Mode Fiber Cable
USB A to C Cable
USB 3.2 Gen 2 and Gen 1
USB A to Micro B Cable
USB 3.2 Gen 1 with USB3 Vision Locking
FAQ
Q: What is the maximum extension range that the FireNEX™-80G supports?
A: FireNEX™-80G is tested to extend USB 10Gbps device up to 300 meters and USB 5Gbps device up to 700 meters. USB3 isochronous transfer devices such as Azure Kinect is tested up to 300 meters extension.
Q: Does FireNEX™-80G work on Linux?
A: Yes, FireNEX™-80G is fully compatible with major Linux operating systems including Ubuntu 18.04 and up.
Q: What is the fiber optic cable used for connecting between the FireNEX™-80G Local and Remote unit?
A: OS2 Single Mode Fiber Optic Cable, with Duplex LC-LC Connector, A/B wiring.
Q: Does FireNEX™-80G support fiber hot plug and play?
A: The Host computer is required to be completely shut down before disconnecting the fiber cable and boot up after reconnecting the fiber.
Q: Is FireNEX™-80G backward compatible with USB 2.0?
A: Yes, FireNEX™-80G is fully backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1 devices such as MCU, microphone, keyboard, and mouse.
Q: What is the wiring of the duplex fiber cable that the FireNEX repeaters use?
A: FireNEX repeaters use a fiber cable following an A/B straight-through wiring per the TIA-568-C standard. For reference, see diagram below: 
