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ServSwitchDKM FX

Provides flexible and super-fast crosspoint switching of Full HD video in KVM enterprises.

Customer

Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500)

Support

FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax

Information

724-746-0746 • Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence,

 

PA 15055-1018 • Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com

 

 

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 the property of the trademark owners.

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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 interference­ 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 Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission­ from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.

Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM)

Electrical Safety Statement

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD

1.Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.

2.Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.

3.Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas.

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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 no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.

9.El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá, alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilación.

10.El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor.

11.El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato.

12.Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.

13.Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato.

14.El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante.

15.En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia.

16.El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.

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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 parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeño; o

E:El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

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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 manufacturerapproved replacements. Do not use a power supply if it appears to be defective or has a damaged case.

Connect all power supplies to grounded outlets. In each case, make sure that the ground connection is maintained from the outlet socket to the power supply’s AC power input.

Do not connect the link interface to any other equipment, particularly network or telecommunications equipment.

Take any required ESD precautions.

Repair

Do not attempt to open or repair a power supply unit.

Do not attempt to open or repair the ServSwitch DKM FX. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com if there is a fault.

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Table of Contents

 

 

 

Chapter

 

Page

1.

Specifications..........................................................................................

10

 

1.1

Interfaces.........................................................................................

10

 

 

1.1.1

DVI-D Single Link...................................................................

10

 

 

1.1.2

USB HID.................................................................................

10

 

 

1.1.3

RJ-45 (Network)....................................................................

10

 

 

1.1.4

RS-232 (Serial).......................................................................

11

 

 

1.1.5

RJ-45 (Interconnect)..............................................................

11

 

 

1.1.6

Fiber SFP Type LC (Interconnect)............................................

11

 

 

1.1.7

SDI (Interconnect)..................................................................

11

 

1.2

Interconnect Cable...........................................................................

11

 

 

1.2.1

CATx......................................................................................

11

 

 

1.2.2

Fiber.......................................................................................

12

 

 

1.2.3

Coaxial...................................................................................

13

 

1.3

Supported Peripherals......................................................................

14

 

1.4

Connector Pinouts...........................................................................

14

 

 

1.4.1

CPU Board.............................................................................

14

 

 

1.4.2

I/O Board CATx......................................................................

16

 

 

1.4.3

I/O Board SFP.........................................................................

16

 

 

1.4.4

I/O Board SDI.........................................................................

16

 

1.5

Power Supply...................................................................................

17

 

1.6

Environmental Conditions................................................................

17

 

1.7

Size.........

..........................................................................................

17

 

1.8

Shipping Weight..............................................................................

17

2.

Overview..................................................................................................

 

18

 

2.1

Description.......................................................................................

18

 

 

2.1.1

Application............................................................................

18

 

 

2.1.2

Access Options......................................................................

18

 

2.2

System Overview..............................................................................

19

 

2.3

Available Products...........................................................................

20

 

2.4

What’s Included..............................................................................

20

 

2.5

Device Views....................................................................................

21

 

 

2.5.1

ServSwitch DKM FX 288-Port................................................

21

 

 

2.5.2

ServSwitch DKM FX 160-Port...............................................

22

 

 

2.5.3

ServSwitch DKM FX 80-Port.................................................

23

 

 

2.5.4

ServSwitch DKM FX 48-Port..................................................

24

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Chapter

 

Page

 

2.6

Diagnostics and Status.....................................................................

24

 

 

2.6.1

Status LEDs............................................................................

24

 

 

2.6.2

Port Status............................................................................

30

 

 

2.6.3

Network Status.....................................................................

33

 

 

2.6.4

Firmware Status....................................................................

35

 

2.7

Trace Function..................................................................................

37

3.

Installation

.............................................................................................

39

 

3.1

System Setup..................................................................................

39

 

3.2

Example Applications......................................................................

40

 

 

3.2.1

KVM Matrix..........................................................................

40

 

 

3.2.2

Video Matrix..........................................................................

41

 

 

3.2.3

Parallel Operation (Stacking).................................................

42

 

 

3.2.4

Cascading.............................................................................

43

4.

Configuration.........................................................................................

45

 

4.1

Command Mode............................................................................

45

 

4.2

Control Options..............................................................................

46

 

 

4.2.1

Control via OSD....................................................................

46

 

 

4.2.2

Control via Java Tool.............................................................

50

 

 

4.2.3

Control via Serial Interface....................................................

56

 

4.3

Assignment.....................................................................................

56

 

 

4.3.1

Virtual CPU to Real CPU.......................................................

56

 

 

4.3.2

Real Console to Virtual Console............................................

58

 

4.4

System Settings................................................................................

59

 

 

4.4.1

System Data...........................................................................

59

 

 

4.4.2

Automatic ID........................................................................

62

 

 

4.4.3

Access...................................................................................

64

 

 

4.4.4

Switch...................................................................................

67

 

 

4.4.5

Network.................................................................................

70

 

 

4.4.6

Date and Time......................................................................

72

 

4.5 User Settings.....................................................................................

74

 

4.6

Extender Settings............................................................................

77

 

4.7

CPU Settings....................................................................................

81

 

4.8

Console Settings.............................................................................

84

 

 

4.8.1

CON Devices.........................................................................

84

 

 

4.8.2

Mouse and Keyboard...........................................................

88

 

4.9

Saving and Loading of Configurations............................................

90

 

 

4.9.1

Active Configuration.............................................................

90

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Chapter

 

Page

 

 

4.9.2

Saving of Configurations (Internal).........................................

91

 

 

4.9.3

Loading of Configurations (Internal)......................................

93

 

 

4.9.4

Saving of Configurations (External).......................................

95

 

 

4.9.5 Loading of Configurations (External)....................................

96

 

4.10

Export and Import Options............................................................

97

 

 

4.10.1 Export Options......................................................................

97

 

 

4.10.2 Import Options.....................................................................

98

 

4.11 Firmware Update............................................................................

99

5.

Operation

.........................................................................................

101

 

5.1

Operation via Hotkeys..................................................................

101

 

 

5.1.1

Direct Switching...............................................................

101

 

 

5.1.2

Scan Mode.......................................................................

102

 

 

5.1.3 Addressing of Master and Slave.......................................

102

 

 

5.1.4

Function Keys <F1>–<F12>.............................................

103

 

5.2

KVM Switching............................................................................

103

 

5.3

Serial Interface.............................................................................

106

 

5.4 Power On and Power Down Functions........................................

107

 

 

5.4.1

Restart..............................................................................

107

 

 

5.4.2

Reset................................................................................

107

 

 

5.4.3

Power Down....................................................................

107

6.

Serial Control.......................................................................................

108

7.

Troubleshooting....................................................................................

120

 

7.1

External Failure...............................................................................

120

 

7.2

Video Interference..........................................................................

120

 

7.3

Fans Malfunction...........................................................................

120

 

7.4

Power Supply Units Malfunction....................................................

121

 

7.5

Network Error................................................................................

121

 

7.6

ServSwitch DKM FX Failure............................................................

121

 

7.7

Blank Screen..................................................................................

122

 

7.8

Contacting Black Box.....................................................................

122

 

7.9

Shipping and Packaging.................................................................

123

Appendix. Glossary......................................................................................

124

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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 provides a maximum current of 100 mA.

Keyboard

Compatible with most USB keyboards. Certain keyboards with additional functions may require custom firmware to operate. Keyboards with an integral USB Hub (Mac® keyboards, for example) are also supported.

Mouse

Compatible with most 2-button, 3-button, and scroll mice.

Other USB HID devices

The proprietary USB emulation also supports certain other USB HID devices, such as specific touchscreens, graphics tablets, bar-code scanners, or special keyboards. Support cannot be guaranteed, however, for every USB HID device.

NOTE: Only two USB HID devices are supported concurrently, such as keyboard and mouse or keyboard and touchscreen. A hub is allowed, but it does not increase the number of HID devices allowed.

To support other USB “non-HID” devices, such as scanners, Web cams or memory devices, choose our devices with transparent USB support.

1.1.3 RJ-45 (Network)

CATx device communication requires a 1000BASE-T connection. Pin the cable according to EIA/TIA-568-B (1000BASE-T) standard with RJ-45 connectors at both ends. All four wire pairs are used in both directions. The cabling is suitable for full-duplex operation. For the cable connection to a source (computer, CPU), use a cross-pinned network cable.

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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. The transmission takes place with 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 LC (Interconnect)

Fiber device communication is performed via Gigabit SFPs connected to suitable fibers fitted with LC connectors (see Section 1.2.2).

NOTE: The correct function of the device can only be guaranteed with SFPs provided by Black Box.

CAUTION: SFP modules can be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Follow ESD handling precautions.

1.1.7 SDI (Interconnect)

SDI device communication requires a mini coax connection with mini BNC connectors or 3G SFPs with transmission speeds of 0.360 Gbps (SD-SDI, SMPTE 259M), 1.485 Gbps (HD-SDI, SMPTE 292M), and 2.70 Gbps (3G SDI).

1.2 Interconnect Cable 1.2.1 CATx

NOTE: A point-to-point connection is required. Operation with several patch fields is possible. Routing over an active network component, such as an Ethernet hub, router, or ServSwitch DKM FX, is not allowed.

Avoid routing CATx cables along power cables.

If the site has three-phase AC power, make sure that the CPU Unit and

CON Unit are on the same phase.

NOTE: To maintain regulatory EMC compliance, use correctly installed shielded CATx cable throughout the interconnection link.

NOTE: To maintain regulatory EMC compliance, all CATx cables need to carry ferrites on both cable ends close to the device.

Type of Interconnect Cable

The ServSwitch DKM FX requires interconnect cabling specified for Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T). Use solid-core (24 AWG), shielded, CAT5e (or better) cable.

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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 maximum possible extension distance is cut in half.

Table 1-2. Maximum acceptable cable length.

Cable Type

Distance

 

 

CATx 24 AWG installation cable

400 ft. (140 m)

 

 

CATx 26/8 AWG patch cable

200 ft. (70 m)

 

 

1.2.2 Fiber

NOTE: A point-to-point connection is necessary. Operation with multiple patch panels is allowed. Routing over active network components, such as Ethernet hubs, ServSwitch DKM FXes, or routers, is not allowed.

Type of Interconnect Cable

 

Table 1-3. Fiber interconnect cable.

 

 

Cable Type

Description

 

 

Single-mode, 9-µm

• Two fibers, 9-µm

• In-house patch cable (EFN092)

 

 

 

Multimode 50-µm

• Two fibers, 50-µm

• In-house patch cable (EFN6020)

 

 

 

Multimode 62.5-µm

• Two fibers, 62.5-µm

• In-house patch cable (EFN116-LCLC)

 

 

 

NOTE: Only use single-mode cables for fiber connections that are based on 3G SFPs.

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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 interconnect cable.

Cable Type

Description

 

 

Mini coaxial cable, 18 AWG

RG-6

Impedance: 75 ohms

 

 

 

Table 1-6. Maximum acceptable coaxial cable length.

Bandwidth

Distance

 

 

0.270 Gbps

1312 ft. (400 m)

 

 

1.485 Gbps

459 ft. (140 m)

 

 

2.970 Gbps

394 ft. (120 m)

 

 

Type of Connector

The coaxial cable uses mini BNC connectors.

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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) connection.

Product Code

Description

 

 

ACX1T-11-SM

KVM CPU unit, single-head, 2x USB HID

 

 

ACX1R-11-SM

KVM CON unit, single-head, 2x USB HID

 

 

ACX1T-11V-SM

KVM CPU unit, single-head, DVI-I input (VGA), 2x USB HID

 

 

ACX1R-11V-SM

KVM CON unit, single-head, IR receiver, 2x USB HID

 

 

1.4 Connector Pinouts

1.4.1 CPU Board

Figure 1-1. DVI-D single-link connector.

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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

Internal use

16

Hot plug recognition

24

T.M.D.S. clock-

 

 

 

 

 

 

C1

Internal use

C3

Internal use

 

 

 

 

 

 

C2

Not connected

C5

GND

C4

Internal use

 

 

 

 

 

 

Table 1-10. USB Type A connector.

Picture

Pin

Signal

Color

 

 

 

 

 

1

VCC (+5 VDC)

Red

 

 

 

 

 

2

Data -

White

 

 

 

 

 

3

Data +

Green

 

 

 

 

 

4

GND

Black

 

 

 

 

Table 1-11. DB9 connector.

Picture

Pin

Signal

Color

Signal

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

Not connected

6

DTR

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

CTS

7

TxD

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

RTS

8

RxD

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

DSR

9

Not connected

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

GND

 

 

 

 

 

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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

 

 

 

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1.5 Power Supply

Power — All 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 (+5 to +45° C)

Storage Temperature — -13 to +140° F (-25 to +60° C)

Relative Humidity — Max. 80%, non-condensing

1.7 Size

Size — ACX288: 19"H x 22.8"W x 12"D (48.3 x 57.8 x 33 cm), Shipping box: 25.6"H x 26.8"W x 29.9"D (65 x 68 x 76 cm);

ACX160: 19"H x 15.8"W x 12"D (48.3 x 40 x 33 cm), Shipping box: 25.6"H x 26.8"W x 12"D (65 x 68 x 54 cm);

ACX080: 19"H x 7"W x 9.1"D (64 x 57 x 36 cm),

Shipping box: 25.2"H x 22.4"W x 21.3"D (64 x 57 x 36 cm); ACX048: 19"H x 5.3"W x 9.1"D,

Shipping box: 25.2" x 22.4"W x 12.4"D (64 x 57 x 23.1 cm)

1.8 Shipping Weight

Weight — ACX288: 76.2 lb (34.6 kg) fully equipped, Shipping box: 90.6 lb. (41.1 kg);

ACX160: 60 lb. (26.3 kg) fully equipped, Shipping box: 69.9 lb. (31.7 kg);

ACX080: 24.5 lb. (11.1 kg) fully equipped, Shipping box: 34.4 lb. (15.6 kg);

ACX048: 19.6 lb. (8.9 kg), Shipping box: 26.7 lb. (12.1 kg)

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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 is mainly specified for the use with extenders that are able to transmit video, KVM, and USB 2.0 signals. You can also use it as a video matrix.

For the connection between the ServSwitch DKM FX and the peripheral devices, such as KVM extenders or video sources, you can use CATx, fiber, or coaxial cables.

The ServSwitch DKM FX serves as a repeater. You can place it up to 6.2 miles (10 km) from the consoles and 6.2 miles (10 km) from the sources.

2.1.2 Access Options

You have the following options to access the ServSwitch DKM FX for configuration and operation:

Table 2-1. Access options.

Access option Symbol

OSD

Java tool

Serial interface

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2.2 System Overview

A ServSwitch DKM FX system consists of a ServSwitch DKM FX and, for KVM applications, one or more CPU units/CON units. The ServSwitch DKM FX is connected to the CPU units/CON units by interconnect cables or is connected 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 and the CPU units/CON units communicate over CATx, fiber, or coaxial interconnect cables.

Figure 2-1 shows the system overview. Table 2-2 describes its components.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Figure 2-1. System overview.

Table 2-2. System components.

Number Component

1Source (computer, CPU)

2CPU units

3Interconnect cable

4ServSwitch DKM FX

5CON units

6Console (monitor, keyboard, mouse)

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See Section 3.2 for installation examples.

2.3 Available Products

 

Table 2-3. Available products.

 

 

Number

Description

 

ServSwitch DKM FX

 

 

ACX048

ServSwitch DKM FX 48-port with control card and power supply

 

 

ACX080

ServSwitch DKM FX 80-port with control card and power supply

 

 

ACX160

ServSwitch DKM FX 160-port with control card and power supply

 

 

ACX288

ServSwitch DKM FX 288-port with control card and power supply

 

 

Accessories

 

 

 

ACXIO8-C

8-port CATx input/output (I/O) module

 

 

ACXIO8-SM

8-port single-mode fiber input/output (I/O) module

 

 

ACXIO8-SFP

8-port single-mode fiber SFP input/output (I/O) module

 

 

ACX288-CTL

ServSwitch DKM FX controller card

 

 

ACXSFPC

CATx SFP module

 

 

ACXSFPS

Single-mode fiber SFP module

 

 

ACX080-PS

Power supply for ACX048 and ACX080

 

 

ACX160-PS

Power supply for ACX160

 

 

ACX288-PS

Power supply for ACX288

 

 

ACX080-FAN

Tray for 48/80 port console

 

 

ACX288-FAN

Tray for 160/288 port console

 

 

2.4 What’s Included

Your package should contain the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500

or info@blackbox.com.

(1) ServSwitch DKM FX (ACX048, ACX080, ACX160, or ACX288)

(1) power cord per built-in power supply unit

(1) DKM FX controller card

(1) serial control cable

(1) set of mounting accessories

This users’ manual in PDF format and Java tool on CD-ROM

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• (1) cross-wired CATx network cable

2.5 Device Views

In Sections 2.5.1 through 2.5.5, Figures 2-2 through 2-5 illustrate the ServSwitch DKM FX chassis models. Tables 2-4 through 2-8 describe their components.

2.5.1 ServSwitch DKM FX 288-Port

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Figure 2-2. Front view, ACX288.

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Table 2-4. ACX288 components.

Number Component

1Slot for Power Supply Unit 1

2Slot for Fan Tray 1

3Slot for Power Supply Unit 2

4Slot for Fan Tray 2

5Slot for I/O Boards 1–36

6Slot for Power Supply Unit 3

7Slot for CPU board

8Grounding

2.5.2ServSwitch DKM FX 160-Port

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Figure 2-3. Front view, ACX160.

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Table 2-5. ACX160 components.

Number Component

1Slot for Power Supply Unit 1

2Slot for Fan Tray 1

3Slot for Power Supply Unit 2

4Slot for Fan Tray 2

5Slot for I/O Boards 1–20

6Slot for Power Supply Unit 3

7Slot for CPU board

8Grounding

2.5.3ServSwitch DKM FX 80-Port

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Figure 2-4. Front view, ACX080.

 

 

 

Table 2-6. ACX080 components.

Number Component

1Slot for fan tray

2Slot for Power Supply Unit 1

3Slot for I/O Boards 1–10

4Slot for Power Supply Unit 2

5Slot for CPU board

6Slot for air filter

7Slot for Fan Tray 2

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2.5.4 ServSwitch DKM FX 48-Port

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Figure 2-5. Front view, ACX048.

Table 2-7. ACX048 components.

Number Component

1Slot for fan tray

2Slot for Power Supply Unit 1

3Slot for I/O Boards 1–10

4Slot for Power Supply Unit 2

5Slot for CPU board

6Slot for air filter

7Slot for Fan Tray 2

2.6Diagnostics and Status

2.6.1 Status LEDs

The ServSwitch DKM FX components LED indicators are shown in Figures 2-6 through 2-11, and described in Tables 2-8 through 2-13.

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Figure 2-6. CPU board, front view.

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Table 2-8. Status LEDs on the CPU board.

Number

LED

Status

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

White

CPU board is in registration process

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blue flashing

Registration at the matrix is started

 

 

 

 

1

Status 1

Red flashing

Registration is in progess

 

 

 

 

 

 

Green flashing

Operating condition

 

 

 

 

 

 

Green

CPU board de-registered

 

 

 

 

 

 

White

CPU board is in registration process

 

 

 

 

2

Status 2

Red flashing

Registration at the matrix is started

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

Operating condition

 

 

 

 

NOTE: Because of variations in the LED type, “white” may also appear as light purple or light blue.

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CATx

SFP fiber

SFP coax

Figure 2-7. LEDs on the I/O boards.

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Table 2-9. Status LEDs on the I/O boards.

Number

LED

Status

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

Light blue

I/O board in boot process

 

 

 

 

1

Status 1

Red flashing

I/O board in registration process

 

 

Green flashing

Operating condition, I/O board registered at the matrix

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Green

I/O board de-registered (locking pin pulled out)

 

 

 

 

 

 

White

I/O board in boot process

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blue

I/O board in registration process

2

Status 2

 

 

Blue flashing

Operating condition, communication active with CPU board

 

 

 

 

active

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red flashing

I/O board de-registered (locking pin pulled out)

 

 

 

 

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CATx

 

SFP fiber

SFP coax

 

Figure 2-8. Ports status LEDs on the I/O boards.

 

Table 2-10. Port status LEDs on the I/O boards.

 

 

 

 

 

Number

LED

Status

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

Port not activated

 

 

 

 

 

1

Link status (green)

Flashing

Port activated, no connection via interconnect cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

On

Connection via interconnect cable OK, data traffic active

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

Port not activated

 

 

 

 

 

2

Link status (orange)

Flashing

Port activated, no connection via interconnect cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

On

Connection via interconnect cable OK, data traffic active

 

 

 

 

 

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Figure 2-9. Status LEDs on the fan tray.

Table 2-11. Status LEDs on the fan tray.

Number

LED

 

Status

Description

 

 

 

 

 

1

Status 1

(green) On

Operating condition

 

 

 

 

 

2

Status 2

(blue)

Off

Operating condition

 

 

On

Error indication

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

Hot swap (blue)

Off

Hot swap option deactivated

 

 

On

Hot swap option activated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Figure 2-10. Status LEDs on the power supply unit (ACX288-PS or ACX160-PS).

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Table 2-12. Status LEDs on the power supply unit (ACX288-PS or ACX160-PS).

Number

LED

Status

Description

 

 

 

 

1

AC input OK (green)

On

Operating condition

 

 

 

 

2

DC output OK (green)

On

Operating condition

 

 

 

 

3

O/T (yellow)

Off

Normal temperature

 

 

On

High temperature

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

Figure 2-11. Status LEDs on the power supply unit (ACX080-PS).

Table 2-13. Status LEDs on the power supply unit (ACX080-PS).

Number LED

Status

Description

 

 

 

 

1

DC input OK (green)

On

Operating condition

 

 

 

DC output OK (green)

Off

No power supply

 

 

 

 

 

2.6.2 Port Status

The connections and the switching status between the various consoles and CPUs are shown in this menu.

You have the following possibilities to access the menu:

Figure 2-12. OSD and Java icons.

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