GE ACC-5595-208 8-Port Reflective Memory Hub

Description

Key Technical Specifications

The GE catalog specifically distinguishes ACC-5595-208 from ACC-5595-280: the -208 version uses eight multimode pluggable transceivers, while the -280 is the single-mode version.

Current secondary documentation also associates ACC-5595-208 with the 5565-series Reflective Memory network and identifies the unit as an 8-port optical hub rather than a conventional Ethernet switch.

Product Introduction

The GE ACC-5595-208 is an 8-port Reflective Memory Hub used to interconnect GE 5565-series Reflective Memory nodes over multimode fiber. Unlike a conventional Ethernet switch, it is designed for deterministic real-time memory-data distribution between computing or control nodes. GE documentation specifies eight multimode optical transceiver positions together with 10BASE-T Ethernet and RS-232 management interfaces.

The key replacement consideration is the optical configuration. ACC-5595-208 is the multimode variant; applications requiring single-mode fiber should be checked against the ACC-5595-280 configuration rather than treating the two models as interchangeable.

Installation & Configuration Guide

Stage 1 — Pre-Installation Preparation (~10 min)

1. Confirm the exact identification: ACC-5595-208 / 350-805595-208.
2. Verify that the existing network uses multimode optical transceivers.
3. Record the optical-port assignments and fiber connections.
4. Document the connected 5565-series Reflective Memory nodes.
5. Record Ethernet and RS-232 management connections.
6. Back up applicable network configuration and system documentation.
7. ⚠️ Follow the equipment manufacturer’s power-isolation procedure before disconnecting the hub.

Stage 2 — Removing the Old Module (~5 min)

1. Shut down affected Reflective Memory nodes according to the system shutdown procedure.
2. Remove AC power from the .
3. Label each optical fiber according to its original port.
4. Disconnect the Ethernet and RS-232 management cables if installed.
5. Remove the rack-mount hardware or release the desktop installation.
6. Inspect optical connectors for contamination or physical damage.

Stage 3 — Installing the New Module (~5 min)

1. Verify that the replacement is , not the single-mode ACC-5595-280.
2. Install the hub in the original rack or desktop position.
3. ⚠️ Do not force optical connectors into the SFP/transceiver positions.
4. Install or verify the required multimode optical transceivers.
5. Reconnect each fiber to its documented port.
6. Reconnect the 10BASE-T Ethernet management connection if used.
7. Reconnect the RS-232 management connection if required.
8. Connect protective earth and AC power in accordance with the equipment installation requirements.

Stage 4 — Power-On & Testing (~10–15 min)

1. Apply power and verify normal hub status indications.
2. Confirm that the expected optical ports establish links.
3. Check the status of each connected 5565-series Reflective Memory node.
4. Verify that data is propagating between the required nodes.
5. Check the management interface for abnormal port or network status.
6. Test the system under normal data traffic.
7. ⚠️ Do not return the network to production until every required optical path has been verified.

ACC-5595-208

ACC-5595-208

FAQ

What is the GE ?

The is a Reflective Memory Hub for GE’s 5565-series Reflective Memory network. It provides eight multimode optical connections for linking Reflective Memory nodes. GE’s catalog explicitly lists the unit as a rack-mount or desktop hub.

Is an Ethernet switch?

No. Ethernet is provided as a 10BASE-T management interface. The primary network function is Reflective Memory communication over optical links, so it should not be treated as a conventional Ethernet switch.

How many fiber ports does have?

The documented configuration provides eight multimode pluggable optical transceiver positions.

Can use single-mode fiber?

The standard -208 configuration is the multimode version. GE separately lists ACC-5595-280 with eight single-mode pluggable transceivers. Therefore, a single-mode application should be checked against the -280 configuration rather than assuming the -208 can be substituted.

What systems is used with?

It belongs to the GE 5565 Reflective Memory ecosystem. GE’s catalog places the alongside 5565-series Reflective Memory modules, including PCI Express 5565 variants.

Is 350-805595-208 the same part?

Secondary industrial listings identify 350-805595-208 as an alternate designation for . For procurement and replacement, the safest approach is to match the complete label, including the 350-series number, designation, optical configuration, and hardware revision.

What should I verify before ordering a replacement?

Verify versus ACC-5595-280, multimode versus single-mode transceivers, the number of active optical ports, 5565-series compatibility, management-interface requirements, and the exact part-number/revision label. For an installed legacy system, a clear photograph of the identification label and front-panel optical ports is the most reliable way to confirm the replacement configuration.