Thinklogical TLX48 Product Manual
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Subject: TLX48 Matrix Switch Product Manual
Revision: B, April 2016
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Table of Contents
PREFACE ......................................................................................................................................... v
About Thinklogical® ...................................................................................................................... v
About This Product Manual.................................................................................................... vi
Note and Warning Symbols ..................................................................................................... vi
Class 1 Laser Information ........................................................................................................ vi
SECTION 1: THE TLX SYSTEM FEATURES ................................................................................... 1
Features of the TLX Matrix Switch and Extension System ........................................................ 2
The TLX48 Matrix SwitchDesign .............................................................................................. 6
Design Features ............................................................................................................................ 6
Product Compatability .......................................................................................................... 7
Power Supply Modules ......................................................................................................... 7
Touchscreen Options ........................................................................................................... 7
The Control Cards ................................................................................................................ 8
The Fan Tray ...................................................................................................................... 12
The Input/Output Cards ...................................................................................................... 12
Port Numbering .............................................................................................................. 13
Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................ 14
SECTION 2: SET-UP AND INSTALLATION ................................................................................... 15
Unpacking The TLX48 Matrix Switch .......................................................................................... 15
Connecting The TLX48 Matrix Switch ......................................................................................... 16
Ethernet Control ......................................................................................................................... 16
TLX48 DIP Switch Settings .................................................................................................... 17
External Control CPU Minimum Requirements ....................................................................... 17
Pluggable SFP+ Modules ................................................................................................. 17
Fiber-Optic Cable ................................................................................................................... 18
TLX Fiber-Optic Cable Configurations ................................................................................ 19
TLX CATx Cable Configurations ......................................................................................... 20
Connecting To A Receiver .................................................................................................. 21
Connecting To A Tranmitter ................................................................................................ 21
Connecting To A Control CPU ............................................................................................ 22
Safely Remove an Active Control Card or Shut Down of the System ...................................... 23
How To Install And Replace Modules .......................................................................................... 24
How To Install And Replace An Input/Output Card ............................................................. 24
How To Install And Replace A Control Card ....................................................................... 25
How To Install And Replace A Fan Tray ............................................................................. 25
How To Install And Replace A Power Supply ..................................................................... 26
Ordering Information .............................................................................................................. 26
SECTION 3: REGULATORY & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS .......................................................... 27
Symbols Found on Our Products ................................................................................................ 27
Regulatory Compliance .............................................................................................................. 27
North America .................................................................................................................... 27
Australia & New Zealand .................................................................................................... 27
European Union ................................................................................................................. 27
Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................. 27
Standards with Which Our Products Comply .............................................................................. 27
Supplementary Information ......................................................................................................... 28
Product Serial Number ....................................................................................................... 28
Connection to the Product .................................................................................................. 28
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MADE IN USA
SECTION 4: THINKLOGICAL® SUPPORT ..................................................................................... 29
Customer Support....................................................................................................................... 29
Website .............................................................................................................................. 29
Email .................................................................................................................................. 29
Telephone .......................................................................................................................... 30
Fax ..................................................................................................................................... 30
Product Support .......................................................................................................................... 30
Warranty ............................................................................................................................. 30
Return Authorization ................................................................................................ ........... 31
Our Addresses ................................................................................................................... 31
APPENDIX A: TLX48 QUICK START GUIDE ................................................................................ 32
APPENDIX B: SECURE APPLICATIONS ...................................................................................... 33
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Thinklogical, LLC®
100 Washington St.
Milford, CT 06460
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We, the Thinklogical team, are committed to understanding and
exceeding our customers’ requirements, the first time and every time.
PREFACE
About Thinklogical
Thinklogical is the leading manufacturer and provider of fiber optic KVM, video, audio, and peripheral
extension and switching solutions used in video-rich, big-data computing environments.
Thinklogical offers the only fiber-optic KVM matrix switches in the world that are accredited to the Common
Criteria EAL4, TEMPEST Level B, and NATO NIAPC Evaluation Scheme: GREEN information assurance
standards. And Thinklogical Velocity products are the first system with both KVM and video matrix switching
capabilities to be placed on the Unified Capabilities Approved Product List (UC APL) under the Video
Distribution System (VDS) category.
Governments, entertainment, scientific and industrial customers worldwide rely on Thinklogical’s products
and solutions for security, high performance, continuous operation and ease of integration. Thinklogical
products are designed and manufactured in the USA and are certified to the ISO 9001-2008 standard.
Thinklogical is headquartered in Milford, Connecticut and is privately held by Riverside Partners, LLC, Boston,
MA (http://www.riversidepartners.com). For more information about Thinklogical products and services,
please visit www.thinklogical.com.
Follow Thinklogical on LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/company/thinklogical and on Facebook at
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BEFORE STARTING ANY PROCEDURE, IT IS RECOMMENDED
THAT YOU READ THE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY!
CLASS 1 LASERS do not require any special
precautions under conditions of normal use.
SFP
Modules
Fiber-Optic
Cables
Class 1 Lasers
About this Product Manual
This product manual is divided into four sections: TLX System Features, Set-Up & Installation, Regulatory
& Safety Requirements and Thinklogical Support. These are sub-divided to help you find the topics and
procedures you are looking for. This manual also contains Appendices.
Section 1 – The TLX System Features: Page 1. An overview of the features and functions of your TLX fiber-
optic extension system.
Section 2 – Set-Up and Installation: Page 15. Contains all the requirements and procedures necessary to
connect and install your equipment, including FPGA upgrades.
Section 3 – Regulatory & Safety Requirements: Page 27. Thinklogical® strongly recommends that you read
this section prior to starting the hardware assembly.
Section 4 – Thinklogical Support: Page 29. Thinklogical provides the best customer support available. If you
have any questions or need to contact us for any reason, please refer to this section of the manual.
Note and Warning Symbols
Throughout this manual you will notice certain symbols that bring your attention to important information. These
are Notes and Warnings. Examples are shown below.
Note: Important Notes appear in blue text preceded by a yellow exclamation point symbol, as
shown here.
A note is meant to call the reader’s attention to helpful or important information at a point in the text that is
relevant to the subject being discussed.
Warning! All Warnings appear in red text, followed by blue text, and preceded by a red stop
sign, as shown here.
A warning is meant to call the reader’s attention to critical information at a point in the text that is relevant to
the subject being discussed.
Class 1 Laser Information
The TLX48, like all Thinklogical® products, is designed and identified as a
means the maximum permissible exposure (MPE) cannot be exceeded when viewing the laser with the
naked eye or with the aid of typical magnifying optics (e.g. telescope or microscope).
Class 1 LASER product.
This
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Section 1: The TLX System Features
The Logical Solution
The TLX48 is a 10G high performance modular Matrix Switch and non-blocking matrix switch that
supports full, uncompressed 4K video with full color depth at 60Hz frame rate for complete, endto-end routing of video and peripheral signals over multi-mode or single-mode fiber optic cable.
This highly reliable and resilient Matrix Switch is expandable from 16x16 up to 48x48, which allows for
flexible deployment configurations. In addition, the TLX48 series provides mission critical dependability
and unrivalled signal integrity. Being protocol agnostic, the switch supports DVI, SDI, HD-SDI, Dual-link
DVI, Dual-link SDI, USB HID, USB 2.0 and audio.
Thinklogical’s TLX48 Matrix Switch ® includes:
1 Power Supply Module
1 Fan Tray Module (3 fans)
1 Control Card
1 16-port Input/Output Card
Optional Modules (Spares):
Redundant, Current Sharing Power Supply Module
Secondary Control Card
1 or 2 16-port Input/Output Cards
The TLX48 Matrix Switch is available with LC-type fiber connectors.
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DisplayPort Connector
HDMI Connector
Features of the TLX Matrix Switch & Extension System
Introducing Thinklogical’s newest family of switching and extension solutions, for
uncompressed, high resolution video and KVM systems over fewer cables.
Offering a higher bandwidth solution, the TLX product line provides 10Gbps
bandwidth per port to preserve signal integrity and provide uncompressed, high
resolution video with no artifacts, latency or lost frames.
The TLX product family offers these features to enhance ease of integration:
Hybrid switching solutions (fiber and CATx) start at 16 ports and scale up to 640 ports.
Offers a higher bandwidth solution to address new video resolutions and prepare for future
protocols.
The TLX reduces system cabling by half by enabling through higher bandwidth.
Extend and switch:
Single display up to 4096x2160 @ 30Hz with full 4:4:4 color depth, over a single fiber or
CATx cable
(or dual displays up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz with full 4:4:4 color depth)
Single display up to 4096x2160 @ 60Hz with full 4:4:4 color depth, over two fibers or CATx
cables
(or dual displays up to 4096x2160 @ 30Hz with full 4:4:4 color depth)
Dual displays up to 4096x2160 @ 60Hz with full 4:4:4 color depth, over four fibers or CATx
cables
Dual connectors on TLX Extenders, offering support for both HDMI and DisplayPort, reduces
the number of extenders and converter cables required and enables users to future-proof
system designs.
DisplayPort Connector
HDMI Connector
Connector installed on every Video and KVM extender module.
Interoperability with Thinklogical’s Velocity family of switch and extension solutions, to
ensure an easy upgrade path and a smooth transition to Thinklogical’s next generation
solution.
HYBRID SWITCHING SOLUTION
For Uncompressed, High Resolution Video & KVM Systems
Thinklogical’s TLX Matrix Switches are high performance, modular, non-blocking switches for complete
end-to-end switching of video, audio and peripheral signals over multi-mode or single mode fiber optic
cable or CATx cable.
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TLX switches are protocol agnostic, supporting most video, audio and peripheral signals and allow users
to consolidate all of their system switching requirements in a single chassis. TLX Matrix Switches are ideal
for small or large system applications, with switch sizes ranging from 12 ports to 640 ports. Each port
supports 10Gbps bandwidth, preserving signal integrity to provide uncompressed, high resolution video
with no artifacts, latency or lost frames. Thinklogical’s re-clocking technology ensures that every video and
data stream is delivered in perfect synchronization.
SECURITY
Creating physical separation between potential threats (users) and the target (secure data) is essential to
a secure system design. Thinklogical’s system permits users to access sources up to 80 kilometers
away, with no performance degradation. System administrators can safeguard sources in a centralized
location, allowing users to maintain remote access to the sources, but with no means to breach the system,
either accidentally or intentionally (such as downloading sensitive information onto a USB drive).
PARTITIONED AND RESTRICTED SWITCHING
To protect data between multiple networks, partitioning allows the switch resources to be divided to
support more than one network without allowing switching between networks. Restricted switching allows
the administrator to manage access on a port-by-port basis. Partitioned and restricted switching is enabled
through the switch’s firmware, which means a threat would have to physically access the switch to tamper
with the settings.
RESILIENCY
TLX switches are designed to maximize system uptime. The modular approach of the TLX allows user to
hot-swap all critical system components, including power supplies (in dual supply models), fan trays,
control cards, input/output cards and pluggable optics. Furthermore, the system can be easily
reconfigured, such as adding additional input/output cards for expansion, without ever turning off the switch
or interrupting active signals. Redundant and current-sharing power supplies ensure continuous,
uninterrupted power to the switch. Matrix switches are also configurable to include redundant control
cards with automatic failover. Enhanced diagnostics and alarms provide extensive real-time monitoring
and diagnostics of critical functions of the switch.
SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY
TLX Extension Systems have a simple transmit and receive design. The TLX Transmitter connects to the
source to receive video, audio and peripheral data. Utilizing Thinklogical’s proprietary multiplexing
technology, the data is transmitted over fiber through 10Gbps SFP+ technology for up to 80
kilometers, or over CATx cable for up to 100m. At the TLX Receiver, Thinklogical de-multiplexes the
data stream to deliver uncompressed, high resolution video, audio and peripheral data at the end-user’s
workstation.
TLX extension systems are highly configurable to suit the requirements of any application. Extenders are
configurable to support up to 4K video (4096x2160) @ 60Hz, full duplex stereo audio, serial (RS-232),
USB HID, USB 2.0 (480Mbps) and 10/100/1000 Network. The TLX design offers support for both HDMI
1.4 and DisplayPort 1.2 connector types in a single extender, with full support for HDCP content.
Additionally, TLX extension systems support embedded audio, with the ability to de-embed audio at the
receiver. All extenders are equipped with an additional output for a local display, as well as an Ethernet
port for configuration management and updates.
For high-availability applications, redundant fiber path configurations are also available.
The TLX extension systems are compatible with a full line of scalable, non-blocking TLX
matrix switches, ranging from 16 to 640 ports.
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FORM FACTOR
TLX extension systems are available in a modular form factor. The modular extenders are compact and
hot-swappable, so users can field-configure any modular chassis. For fiber extenders, the optical modules,
or SFPs, are also hot-swappable. The modular system promotes system flexibility, scalability and
reduced maintenance.
The TLX Modular Extender Chassis Line
Several chassis types are compatible with all TLX modular extenders, allowing users to mix-and-match
chassis types to reduce the overall footprint of the design. Users can choose from the resilient, rack mount
chassis (housing up to four video extenders or up to two KVM extenders in a single rack unit) with
redundant and hot-swappable power supplies, or from our more compact, space-saving designs for
desktop applications.
Each TLX Chassis accommodates the full line of TLX Extender Products.
The CHS-000004 is a rack-space-saving, high-reliability rack mount unit for up to 4 modules of HDMI,
DVI, RGB or SDI in a compact 1U chassis.
The CHS-000002 is a desktop solution that accommodates one 7.4” or two 3.7” modules of HDMI,
DVI, RGB or SDI in a compact, desktop chassis. Rack-mount attachments are available.
Ready for the challenges of demanding applications, both the CHS-4 and CHS-2 Chassis can combine a
variety of HDMI, DVI, RGB or SDI modules in transmit/receive units for a space-saving and cost- effective
solution.
The CHS-000001 stand-alone chassis will accommodate one 3.7” TLX video module.
All TLX Extender Chassis are powered by standard 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz.
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THE TLX48 MATRIX SWITCH DESIGN
The modular approach of the TLX48 10G Matrix Switch (also referred to as a Switch or Router) allows all
critical system components, including Input/Output Cards, Power Supplies, Control Cards and pluggable
optics (SFP+) to be hot-swappable, thus minimizing down-time during reconfigurations, upgrades or
failures.
Thinklogical’s TLX48 line replaceable modules include:
(2) Redundant, Current Sharing Power Supply Modules
(1) Fan Tray Module (3 fans)
(2) Control Cards (Primary/Secondary)
(Up to 3) 16-port Input/Output Cards (SFP+)
DESIGN FEATURES
Each TLX48 includes the following features:
48 fiber ports - In and Out for non-blocking matrix switching
Each connection supports 10Gbps / 6.25 Gbps with re-clocking input
16 ports scalability for in and out cards, hot swappable
Front mounted or stand-alone touch screen option
Redundant, current sharing power supply modules, hot swappable
Single-mode, multi-mode and coaxial capability
Comprehensive system setup and control provided via Thinklogical’s Configurator
software (included)
Multicasting and macros supported
SNMP control protocol
Controllable via LAN or serial connection
Single fan tray with annunciator port (for alarms), hot swappable
Redundant Control Card
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PRODUCT COMPATIBILTY
The TLX48 is compatible with the following Thinklogical® products:
Compatible with Single & Multi-Mode TLX 10G KVM and Video Extenders (10G to 10G only)
Compatible with Single & Multi-Mode Velocity 6G KVM and Video Extenders (6G to 6G only)
Compatible with SDI Xtreme 3G+ Extenders
Compatible with the Configurator / Hot-Key Manager / System Management Interface
Compatible with the standard VX Router ASCII Interface (via RS-232 port or via Network port)
Compatible with the standard VX Router IP Address Configuration Procedure
Compatible with the standard VX Router SNMP Traps
Compatible with VX and MX Matrix Switch 6G I/O cards (6G to 6G only)
POWER SUPPLY MODULES
The dual, redundant power supplies ensure continuous,
uninterrupted power. The supplies are current sharing
which means the supplies share the load equally. If a power
supply fails, the redundant power supply can support the
entire current load of one fully populated Switch.
Although the switch functions properly with one power module, Thinklogical recommends that both
modules be used, preferably connected to independent power sources, for redundancy.
Each Power Supply module contains an internal cooling fan.
Additionally, the hot-swappable feature allows easy replacement of a module without interrupting the
Switch’s system functionality. Power Supply status is displayed on the front panel (see below).
TOUCHSCREEN OPTIONS
The TLX48 is offered with a Touchscreen which allows the user to easily make and break connections
with minimal set up time. The Touchscreen is available in a Front-Mounted or Stand-alone version.
Both options include Power Supply status LEDs.
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The stand-alone touchscreen is connected via the RS232 serial port on the back of the Switch. The
serial port on the Switch can be configured to work with the touch screen or our ASCII interface. The
Switch ships with the ASCII interface enabled.
ENABLING THE TOUCHSCREEN
To enable the touchscreen, connect the computer's network port to the RJ45 LAN port on the TLX48
using a crossover cable or through a network hub. The TLX48 is shipped with a default IP Address of
192.168.13.15 (which can be changed using the dip switch on the Fan Tray).
Set your computer to use the static address 192.168.13.9 and netmask 255.255.255.0. From here,
open a browser and type in the address of the TLX48 (http://192.168.13.15). Check the Touchscreen
Enable box to allow control of the touchscreen via the serial port.
The names of Sources and Destinations can also be changed easily from this page using the browser.
Set a web browser to the IP address of the TLX48. Make any desired changes to the names and be sure
to press the “SAVE and UPDATE” buttons before disconnecting.
Naming Sources and Destinations
To make a connection, select both a destination and a source (they turn blue when selected) and press
“CONNECT”. To break a connection, select a destination (it turns blue when selected) and press
“DISCONNECT”.
THE CONTROL CARDS
The hot-swappable Control Card connects the TLX48 to an External CPU. The RS-232 serial port
may be used for third party controller integration (such as Crestron, AMX or home-spun interfaces). Also,
the Configurator Software may be used to control the Switch via the LAN port.
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A Secondary Control Card ensures uninterrupted functionality if the Primary Control Card should
fail or need to be replaced. The Primary Control Card should always be in the left controller slot. The
Secondary Control Card (sometimes referred to as a Back-up or Fail-Over Control Card) must have a LAN
connection that allows it to communicate with both the Primary Control Card and the Configurator server
(required in order for the Secondary Control Card to take control of the TLX48). Both Control Cards must
have the same CPU Module/Processor. (Also see Safely Remove an Active Control Card or Shut Down
of the System on page 23 for more on Primary and Secondary Control Cards.)
THE PROCESSOR – i.MX 6 QUAD (Freescale)
The Processor platform key features:
ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore 4 x CPU
Memory Interfaces
64-Bit DDR3-1066
SD (Memory Card Specification, v3.0 including high-capacity SDHC cards up to 32 GB.
Serial NAND Flash (SPI)
SATA II, 3.0 Gbps HDD
EIM Bus (FPGA Parallel Bus I/F)
HDMI 1.4 port
USB 2.0 Host (2 ports)
UART (4 ports)
Gigabit Ethernet Controller (RGMII)
GPIO (32 bits)
I2C Masters (3 ports)
Internal 100 Megabit Ethernet Interface for Controller to Controller communications
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