Question:
How do I troubleshoot DXLink connection issues?
Answer:
Telnet to the DXLINK box and type: show vs100 stats
The return data will be in the following format:
>show vs100 stats
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VS100 RX Local Status:
Link Status: HDBaseT link ON
HDMI Status: HDCP ON
Op Mode : HDBaseT Mode
Cable Len : 46m (Valid for HDBaseT and Long Reach Op Modes)
MSE(db) : ChA: -17, ChB: -18, ChC: -18, ChD: -19
VS100 RX Remote Status (Not valid for local No Link)
Link Status: HDBaseT link ON
HDMI Status: HDCP ON
Op Mode : HDBaseT Mode
Cable Len : 56m (Valid for HDBaseT and Long Reach Op Modes)
5V/HPD : 5
The most important parts are the MSE values which are reported per pair of twisted cables in the run. The ideal value is -22. -20 to -22 should give no problems. -17 is the absolute limit to expect functionality. However, if there are video glitches, test on a short patch cable or re-terminate the existing cabling.