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May 2010
ACXCWDM4
™
ServSwitch CWDM Mux
Send up to four bidirectional data streams
®
BL A CK BOX
simultaneously over a single pair of fiber.
Works with matching CWDM transceiver modules with wavelengths
of 1530, 1550, 1570, or 1590 nm.
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ServSwitch CWDM Mux Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks, and ServSwitch is a trademark, of BB Technologies, Inc. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners. We‘re here to help! If you have any questions about your application or our products, contact Black Box Tech Support at 724-746-5500 or go to blackbox.com and click on “Talk to Black Box.” You’ll be live with one of o
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FCC and IC RFI Statements 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 interf erence 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 o
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ServSwitch CWDM Mux Instrucciones de Seguridad (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement) 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. 4. T odas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas. 5. El ap
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Safety Precautions and Installation Guidelines Safety Precautions and Installation Guidelines For reliable and safe long-term operation, follow these installation guidelines: • Only use in dry, indoor environments. • T he remote unit, local unit, and any power supplies can get warm. Do not locate them in an enclosed space without any airflow. • Do not place a power supply directly on top of a unit. • Do not obstruct a unit’s existing ventilation holes. To safeguard against personal injury and
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ServSwitch CWDM Mux Table of Contents Quick Setup Guide ............................................................................................................................................................................. 7 1. Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................................. 8 2. Overview ............................................................
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Quick Setup Guide Quick Setup Guide This section briefly describes how to install your ServSwitch CWDM Mux system. Unless you are an experienced user, we recommend that you follow the full procedures described in the rest of this manual. Install system 1. Install the ServSwitch CWDM Mux transceivers in the local and remote units. Each wavelength must not appear more than once in the system. Device pairs must carry transceivers with the same wavelength. 2. Connect interconnection cab
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ServSwitch CWDM Mux 1. Specifications Connectors: LC duplex fiber Maximum Length of Interconnection Cable (Fiber–LC Connectors): Single-mode 9 µm: 40,000 m (approx. 25 miles) Temperature Tolerance: Operating: 41 to 113° F (5 to 45° C); Storage: -13 to +140° F (-25 to +60° C) Relative Humidity: Up to 80%, noncondensing Power: No power supply required ™ Size: ServSwitch CWDM Mux units: 8"H x 5.6"W x 1.7"D (20.6 x 14.3 x 4.2 cm) Product Weight: Local/Remote Unit: 2.2 lb. (1 kg) Shipping Box S
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Chapter 2: Overview 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction The ServSwitch CWDM Mux breaks away from the traditional model of using fiber interconnection cables. With the ServSwitch CWDM Mux, you can send up to four bidirectional data streams simultaneously over a single pair of fiber cables. Wherever you run low on installed fibers or when you want to avoid installing new fibers, you can use the ServSwitch CWDM Mux. It’s suitable for all kinds of single-mode fiber cables. It works with matching CDWM tr
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ServSwitch CWDM Mux 2.6 Hardware Description Figure 2-1 shows the front panel of the ServSwitch CWDM Mux. Table 2-1 describes its components. NOTE: The back panel of the unit is just a blank panel. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 2-1. Front panel. Table 2-1. Front-panel components. Number Component Description 1 Duplex LC connector 1530 port 2 Duplex LC connector 1550 port 3 Duplex LC connector 1570 port 4 Duplex LC connector 1590 port 5 Duplex LC connector In
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Chapter 2: Overview 2.8 Compatibility Interface compatibility: Single-mode fiber data: Incoming optical light signals are multiplexed onto the single-mode fiber and de-multiplexed at the remote end. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 11
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ServSwitch CWDM Mux 3. Installation For first-time users, we recommend that you carry out a test placement, confined to a single room, before commencing full instal- lation. This will help you to identify and solve any cabling problems, and experiment with the KVM extender system more easily. 3.1 Interconnection Cable Requirements To connect the local and remote ACS4001A-R2-SM units to the ServSwitch CWDM Mux box and to interconnect the ServSwitch CWDM Mux boxes, you’ll need: • Fiber cable: Tw
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Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 4. Troubleshooting 4.1 Problem/Solutions Problem: There isn’t a data link. Possible Causes/Solutions: 1. Check the attached devices by directly connecting the local unit to the remote unit using a short fiber cable. 2. Check that each wavelength does not occur more than once at the local side and at the remote side. 3. Check that the transceivers are routed to the correct ports on the ServSwitch CWDM Mux. 4.2 Contacting Black Box If you determine that your unit is mal
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ServSwitch CWDM Mux Appendix A. Rackmount Options ServSwitch CWDM Mux units can be mounted in a 19" rack using the mounting kit. Use the rackmount kit (ACS2209A-RMK) to mount up to four devices of the dual-head devices’ size 4.1"H x 5.6"W x 16.5"D (10.3 x 14.3 x 4.2 cm) into a 19“ server rack. The rackmount kit requires 1U of rack space. Use blank plates to cover unused device positions. The Rackmount Kit (ACS2209A-RMK) contains the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact
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Appendix B: Glossary Appendix B. Glossary The following terms are used in this manual: Fiber: single-mode or multimode fiber cable. Single-mode: 9-µ single-mode fiber cable. Multimode: 62.5-µ or 50-µ multimode fiber cable. KVM: Keyboard, video, and mouse. Console: Keyboard, mouse, and monitor. Dual Access: A system allowing connection of local and remote user consoles. Single-Head: An extender system that supports one monitor + keyboard/mouse. Dual-Head: An extender system that supports two moni
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