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ACX048 ACXIO8-C ACXSFPC ACX288-PS
ACX080 ACXIO8-SM ACXSFPS ACXC16
ACX160 ACXIO8-SPF ACX080-PS ACXC32
ACX288 ACX288-CTL ACX160-PS ACXC48
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ServSwitch DKM FX and DKM FX Compact
Provides flexible and super-fast crosspoint
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switching of Full HD video in KVM enterprises.
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Trademarks Used in this Manual Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks, and ServSwitch is a trademark, of BB Technologies, Inc. Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Java is a registered trademark of Oracle Corporation. TOSLINK is a registered trademark of Toshiba Corporation. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be t
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FCC and IC RFI Statements/NOM Statement FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause inter ference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Sub
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NOM Statement 4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas. 5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc. 6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante. 7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea recomendado por el fabricante. 8. Servicio—El usuario
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NOM Statement 17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación. 18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando: A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o D: El aparato par ece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeño; o E: El aparato ha s
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Safety Instructions Safety Instructions For reliable and safe long-term operation of your ServSwitch DKM FX, follow these guidelines: Installation • Only use in dry, indoor environments. • The ServSwitch DKM FX and the power supply units can get warm. Don’t put them in an enclosed space without any airflow. • Do not obscure ventilation holes. • Only use power supplies originally supplied with the product or manufacturer- approved replacements. Do not use a power supply if it appears to be de
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Table of Contents Chapter Page 1. Specifications .........................................................................................11 1.1 Interfaces .........................................................................................11 1.1.1 DVI-D Single Link ..................................................................11 1.1.2 USB HID ................................................................................11 1.1.3 RJ-45 (Network) ........................
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Table of Contents Chapter Page 2.5.6 ServSwitch DKM FX Compact 32-Port ................................. 28 2.5.7 ServSwitch DKM FX Compact 16-Port ................................. 29 2.6 Diagnostics and Status ................................................................... 30 2.6.1 Status LEDs ........................................................................... 30 2.6.2 Port Status ............................................................................ 38 2.6.
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Table of Contents Chapter Page 4.5 User Settings ................................................................................... 96 4.5.1 User Data ............................................................................. 96 4.5.2 Favorites List Users ............................................................. 100 4.5.3 User Macros ........................................................................103 4.6 Extender Settings ..........................................
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Table of Contents 5.3 Extended Switching .....................................................................151 5.4 USB 2.0 Switching .......................................................................157 5.5 Presets ........................................................................................157 5.6 Serial Interface .............................................................................159 5.7 Power On and Power Down Functions .................................
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Chapter 1: Specifications 1. Specifications 1.1 Interfaces 1.1.1 DVI-D Single Link The video interface supports the DVI-D protocol. All signals that comply with DVI-D single-link standard can be transmitted. This includes, for example, monitor resolutions such as 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz, Full HD (1080p), or 2K HD (up to 2048 x 1152). Data rate is limited to 165 MPixel/s. 1.1.2 USB HID Devices with USB HID interface support a maximum of two devices with USB HID protocol. Each USB HID port provid
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Chapter 1: Specifications 1.1.4 RS-232 (Serial) The communication takes place with a transmission speed of up to 115.2 kbps, regardless of the file format, eight data bits and a stop bit, but without a parity bit. Limited hardware handshake (DSR) is possible. 1.1.5 RJ-45 (Interconnect) CATx device communication requires a 1000BASE-T connection. Connector wiring must comply with EIA/TIA-568-B (1000BASE-T), with RJ-45 connectors at both ends. All four wire pairs are used. 1.1.6 Fiber SFP Type L
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Chapter 1: Specifications Table 1-1. CATx interconnect cable. Cable Type Description This S/UTP (CAT5e) cable confoms to EIA/TIA-568-B. CATx solid-core 24 AWG cable Uses four pairs of 24 AWG wires. Connects according to EIA/TIA-568-B (1000BASE-T). This S/UTP (CAT5e) cable confoms to EIA/TIA-568-B. CATx solid-core 26/8 AWG cable Uses four pairs of 26/8 AWG wires. Connects according to EIA/TIA-568-B (1000BASE-T). NOTE: You can use use type 26/8 AWG flexible cables (patch cables), but the
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Chapter 1: Specifications Table 1-4. Maximum acceptable fiber cable length. Cable Type Distance Single-mode 9-µm 32,800 ft. (10,000 m) Multimode 50-µm (OM3) 3280 ft. (1000 m) Multimode 50-µm 1300 ft. (400 m) Multimode 62.5µm 650 ft. (200 m) NOTE: If you use single-mode SFPs with multimode fiber optic cable, you can double the maximum acceptable cable length. Type of Connector The fiber cable uses LC connectors. 1.2.3 Coaxial NOTE: A point-to-point connection is necessary. Table 1-5. Coaxial i
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Chapter 1: Specifications 1.3 Supported Peripherals You can use the KVM extenders described in Tables 1-7 and 1-8 with the ServSwitch DKM FX: Table 1-7. KVM extender with CATx connection. Product Code Description ACX1T-11-C KVM CPU unit, single-head, 2x USB HID ACX1R-11-C KVM CON unit, single-head, 2x USB HID ACX1T-11V-C KVM CPU unit, single-head, DVI-I input (VGA), 2x USB HID ACX1R-11V-C KVM CON unit, single-head, IR receiver, 2x USB HID Table 1-8. KVM extender with fiber (single-mode) connect
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Chapter 1: Specifications Table 1-9. DVI-D single-link connector pinout. Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 T.M.D.S. data 2- 9 T.M.D.S. data 1- 17 T.M.D.S. data 0- 2 T.M.D.S. data 2+ 10 T.M.D.S. data 1+ 18 T.M.D.S. data 0+ 3 T.M.D.S. data 2 GND 11 T.M.D.S. data 1 GND 19 T.M.D.S. data 0 GND 4 Not connnected 12 Not connected 20 Not connected 5 Not connected 13 Not connected 21 Not connected 6 DDC input (SCL) 14 +5 VDC high impedance 22 T.M.D.S. GND 7 DDC output (SDA) 15 GND 23 T.M.D.S. clock+ 8 I
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Chapter 1: Specifications Table 1-12. RJ-45 connector. Picture Pin Signal Color Signal 1 D1+ 5 Not connected 2 D1- 6 D2- 3 D2+ 7 Not connected 4 Not connected 8 Not connected 1.4.2 I/O Board CATx Table 1-13. RJ-45 CATx connector. Picture Pin Signal Color Signal 1 D1+ 5 D3- 2 D1- 6 D2- 3 D2+ 7 D4+ 4 D3+ 8 D4- 1.4.3 I/O Board SFP Table 1-14. RJ-45 connector. Picture Diode Signal 1 Data OUT 2 Data IN 1.4.4 I/O Board SDI Table 1-15. RJ-45 connector. Picture Pin Signal 1 Data In 2 GND 724-746-5500
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Chapter 1: Specifications 1.5 Power Supply Power — ACXC48, ACXC32, ACXC16: 90–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz internal power supply; All other models: Voltage: 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz; ACX288, ACX288-PS: 202 W max. without I/O boards; ACX160, ACX160-PS: 188 W max. without I/O boards; ACX080, ACX080-PS: 99 W max. without I/O boards; ACX048: 94 W max. without I/O boards; I/O boards (ACXI08-C, ACXI08-SM, ACXI08-SPF): 13 W max. 1.6 Environmental Conditions Temperature Tolerance — +41 to +113° F
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Chapter 2: Overview 2. Overview 2.1 Description 2.1.1 Application The ServSwitch DKM FX is used to establish connections from consoles (monitor, keyboard, mouse, and other peripheral devices) to various sources (computer, CPU). In a maximum configuration, up to 288 independent ports can be defined and switched either as a console or a CPU. The ServSwitch DKM FX Compact is used to establish connections from consoles (monitor, keyboard, mouse, and other peripheral devices) to various sources
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Chapter 2: Overview 2.2 System Overview A ServSwitch DKM FX system consists of a ServSwitch DKM FX or DKM FX Compact and, for KVM applications, one or more CPU units/CON units. The ServSwitch connects to the CPU units/CON units by interconnect cables or is con- nected directly to the video devices when used as a video matrix. The CPU units connect directly to the sources (computer, CPU), using the included cables. Monitor(s), keyboard, and mouse connect to the CON units. The ServSwitch DKM FX
