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1. MX48 Chassis MXR 000048 FM s c d Touchscreen MXR 000048 RM E o tack Mc uchscreen MXR 000048 SA don dia pit c sd n MX48 Data Cards Multi Me 48 Route al t Output C 16 Ports SFP iiti MXM D00S16 Mul MXM DOOE16 N MXM D00C16 Multi Media 48 Router Data Input Output Card 16 Ports Coaxial MXM D00T16 Media 48 Router Data Input Output Re timer Card 16 Ports MX48 Redundant Configuration Components MXM 000001 Multi Media 48 Router Controller MXM 000002 Multi Media 48 Router Fan Module MXM 000003 Multi Media 48 Router Power Module thinklogical DSN OLA Ave FA TenOC WOA TARA NANA exi AVEHWOA DOO Ano Ag 00 v700 SOA SISSEYD 00 t O XL 0 XY e eg Z1 O9pIA pue Xy 01 X1 Ved 171 SAPIDOIOA IVid3is NI OW gt e gt 165o0pury NO pau ase sido sy eumsuz sejqeo Jaddoo puepueys ui sJepiusueJ ay 01 f1d2 34 Wo SADINOS je1eudued y Pp uuop 3 9LI Aq PJEPue s e YIM uod LNO IAC 9ui 9 JOLUOU 290 e 128uuoo PAJISAP 4ejusuei uoee Jo spod NI JAG 24 01 SADO 8ounos 84 WO SALI NI IAG 94 JOBULOD 9 d31S eoJnos Oly PJBpue s e ojul y 8njd pue 193depy 90AS 9u resur 4931ursue1 AG YNIO 9A 9u UO seinpoju iddns Jamod ye7 pue juBr4 au NO uun sisseyo ay jo JUO ay UO eounos OY puepuels e ojui PJOD OV Jayusues uoee Bnjg sisseu 00 py 0 24 ojur ajoejdaoas 14BI9 p409 Jamog OY ejpojy Ajddng Jamog Y7 ay pue ajoejdaoas 91 p109 J
2. Startpage admin connect blueprint macros admin user connect macros Username password group when Active Directory not used Username Password Group admin admin admin user user user Groups by IP address for touchpanels JP Address Group 192 168 13 253 touch Figure D6 View of Groups from Administration Page ROUTER The router tab will allow you to add or edit the router name type and address The file named router csv is set at the factory and will almost never need to be modified If additional physical routers are added later and you wish to control them using the same X4 Configurator Software then each new router will require a new line in the table that sets the name type and address for that router thinklogical DUONG CONNUE OO Macros Stations Groups Mx Snapshots Tests Logs Config urator Administration Select from the tabbed choices above Click inside any cell to change the contents of that cell right click inside any cell to see additional row options right click inside any column headerto add or delete columns if appropriate and press the SAVE or Cancel buttons above when changes are complete IP Address Example Generic 192 168 13 15 Figure D7 View of Router from Administration Page thinklogical MACROS A macro is a sequence of operations the user can create save and recall to repeat steps that will be used frequently There are three ways to c
3. 107 i ii UR D02 UT 002 A Rack 107 Src 3 0 UR 003 UT 003 ALL Rack 109 Src 4 40 UR D04 ALL Snc 5 40 UR D05 ALL Snc b 40 UR 006 ALL Sic 7 40 UR 007 ALL Snc 8 0 UR O08 ALL sic 8 40 UR D0S ALL Snc 10 20 UR 010 ALL ac 11 4 UR 011 ALL Sc 12 0 UR 012 ALL Figure D19 After selecting Append from the Column drop down UR 001 UT 001 c m Un 007 UT 002 5rc 3 20 UR 003 UT 003 Src 4 a Un 004 src 5 20 UR 005 Srcb 20 LA 006 Srt 7 40 UR 007 Src 8 a0 Un 008 ort 9 40 UR D0S Src 10 20 LA 010 srt 11 A0 UR D11 Sm l2 20 Un 012 FEC Figure D20 Left click a column header to see header name choices While each file uses a similar method to define and populate various objects the kinds of objects created by each file depends on the file name and the software module that reads it 1 groups csv will be read and interpreted by the module groups pyc to create user groups individual user accounts and IP addresses that will always be assigned to specific groups 2 stations csv will be read and interpreted by stations pyc to set general values for station button sizes and fonts and also to create the source and destination objects and their constituent ports 3 macros is a directory Within it are individual files one for each macro Since macros can be limited to specific groups there are Group columns at the top that set who can see and execute each group thinklogical Appendix E Secure Applications
4. Any errors that occur during the Partition Table interpretation process will be logged into the messages file at the following location var log messages thinklogical A Note It is recommended that the messages File be reviewed and any errors in the Partition Table be corrected before implementing partitions on the MX Router It is also recommended that the Partitioning function be fully tested before implementing on the MX Router The Partitioning Tables files for the Router are stored on the Controller Card at the following location var local router partition upstream csv Partitioning function is disabled when Partitioning Table files are removed By default when there are no partitioning files all input and output ports will be partition 1 All MX Routers are shipped without Partitioning Table files stored on the Controller card and therefore do not restrict any connection A Note When using a redundant Controller Card configuration the Primary and Back up Controllers must have the same Partition Table files stored on each card To assure that both controllers are configured with the same files run the following command s on the Primary Controller F var local router partition upstream csv ssh secondary cat F diff bq F amp amp echo Files Match F var local router partition downstream csv ssh secondary cat F diff bq F amp amp echo Files Match Note that the downstream csv file is only requ
5. Extension Systems Compatible with all Thinklogical s SDI Xtreme 3G Extension Systems If you ordered an EAL 4 certified unit please verify that you have received the proper materials The router should be labeled as MXR 000048 Rev B This information is located on a sticker just inside the front door of your router along with the serial number information Please also check that you have the correct version of the Matrix Router 48 Data Input Output Cards MXM D00016 Rev A This information is located on a sticker on the card with serial number information J o ce AAA A Lem o E Ya p A FAULT m CONTROLLER d e o 3 oE ee o hD Lan iS y b f J E e thinklogical 2 2 MX48 Technical Specifications Dimensions MX48 with Front Mounted Touchscreen Rack Size EIA 19 482 6 mm Height 3 RU 5 22 133 mm Depth 14 93 379 mm Width 17 49 437 mm MX48 Chassis Rack Size EIA 19 482 6 mm Height 3 RU 5 22 133 mm Depth 14 93 379 mm Width 17 49 437 mm Chassis Rack Mounted Touchscreen Rack Size EIA 19 482 6 mm Height 3 RU 5 22 133 mm Depth 3 76 2mm Width 17 431 8 mm Tolerance 039 991 mm Weight 20 Ibs 9 1 kg Shipping Weight 50 Ibs 22 7 kg Power Consumption 200 watts fully loaded Supply Voltage 100 240 VAC 47 63 Hz Universal AC Power Supply Ports 16 x 16 minimum 48 x 48 maximum Alarm Rel
6. Head Dual Head Co nfigurator Con nection S Click a source and then one or more destinations DESK 01 PC 01 DESK 01 PC 01 DESK 02 PC O02 DESK 03 PC 03 DESK 04 PC 04 DESK 05 PCO5 DESK 06 PC 06 DESK 07 PCO DESK 08 PC 08 DESK 09 PC Og DESK 10 PC 10 Figure D1 PC 01 has been selected as a source A connection is made when the name of the source appears in half of the destination box and the X becomes the same color as the stripe s above the source Many additional destinations can be clicked and connected to the same source Only the first destination connected will have control of the keyboard and mouse but all connected destinations will be able to see the same video thinklogical Extend Distribule Innovate ALL Single Head Dual Head DESK 01 PC ot a A aa c DESK 01 X Peco 5 PC 1 DESK 02 PC 02 DESK 03 PC 03 DESK 04 PC 04 DESK 05 PC 05 DESK 06 PC DB DESK 07 PC 07 DESK 08 PC 08 DESK 09 PC 08 DESK 10 PC10 Figure D2 Source PCO1 has been connected to Destination DESK 01 thinklogical To take control of the keyboard and mouse on a different connection right click mouse and select Take Mouse thinklogical Extend Distribute Innovate ALL Single Head Dual Head Configurator Con nection S Click a source and then one or more destinations DESK 01 PC 01 po s m A DESK 01 X Poor PC 01 DESK 02 X PC 01 PC 02 DESK 04 PC 04 DESK 05 PC 05 DESK 06 PC 06 D
7. Manufacturer s Name amp Address Thinklogicala 100 Washington Street Milford Connecticut 06460 USA Telephone 1 203 647 8700 These products comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 72 23 EEC and the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC 6 2 Standards with Which Our Products Comply Safety CENELEC EN 60950 1 1 Edition 2001 LASER Safety IEC60825 2001 Parts 1 and 2 Class 1 LASER Product thinklogical Electromagnetic Emissions EN55022 1994 IEC CSPIR22 1993 EN61000 3 2 A14 2000 EN61000 3 3 1994 Electromagnetic Immunity EN55024 1998 Information Technology Equipment Immunity Characteristics EN61000 4 2 1995 Electro Static Discharge Test EN61000 4 3 1996 Radiated Immunity Field Test EN61000 4 4 1995 Electrical Fast Transient Test EN61000 4 5 1995 Power Supply Surge Test EN61000 4 6 1996 Conducted Immunity Test EN61000 4 8 1993 Magnetic Field Test EN61000 4 11 1994 Voltage Dips amp Interrupts Test 6 3 Supplementary Information The following statements may be appropriate for certain geographical regions and might not apply to your location This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigencies du Reglement sur le mat rial brouilleur du Canada warning This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which
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9. beyond the physically secure environment The dedicated network connection may be replaced by a direct serial connection RS 232 between the MX Router and the computer server A Note The MX Router and the computer server used to manage the Router must be protected according to the highest security classification of any component in the entire network application A Note The optical connections and DESTINATION receiver designated as Red Network must be physically secure The MX Router can be configured to prevent accidental connection from the Red Network to the Black Network using the Restricted Switching feature For example an MX Matrix Router can be configured with the following csv file 1 2 2 2 0 2 2 42 2 0 41 2 0 42 2 l 5 1 O 5 1 1 45 1 O 45 1 The following connection rules will apply SOURCE 2 can be connected only to DESTINATION 2 SOURCE 1 can be connected to both DESTINATION 1 and DESTINATION 2 inklogical th SJOJOSUUOD gsn 10 Z Sd E zc s SEN Eun e mM mmm m wm J9AI929M XYLS PZIWNO0N T35A SJOJOSUUOD ASN 10 Z Sd XYLS POINO0N T34A ABojouysa SLYN Aq paiamod YOUMS XHJEN INAM SV XIN 1310 ynuaBu USAO Ig INC 3sn4J Teorbopxuru 343340 INO anj 8A MYOMLAN C3 NOILLVNILS30 MYOMLAN 32V I8 NOILLVNI LS3Q NE SISSEYD YIMS XL WAY 49103 gPXIA qnH 340 9N Tete AYNOAS ATIVOISAHd MYOMLEN
10. configuration Insure that the thinklogical I O cards are properly seated in the unit All of the I O cards have thumb screw retainers 3 After checking the l O cards go to the bottom of the unit There is a power supply located in the bottom part of the chassis Verify that the power supply is secure in the chassis 4 Located to the right of the power module is a fan tray The fan tray has thumb screws holding it into the chassis Verify that the fan tray is secure Cooling is accomplished by the fan trays and fans in the power supply units Air is forced into the chassis from the fan tray This cools the vertically mounted I O cards the integrated circuits on the Backplane as well as removing any heat generated by the power module LD nore If mounting the chassis in a rack insure that none of the fans have restricted air flow 5 The temperature in the chassis is monitored in several locations The power supply has an internal temperature sensor that is monitored constantly for any conditions that may indicate a problem Other temperature sensors are mounted in the fan trays on the Controller card s on the I O cards and on the Backplane A Note If any of these sensors detect an over temperature condition power will be removed from all sensitive components and the system will shut down 6 As a further safeguard all fan speeds are monitored and any fan speed that does not meet specification will cause the unit to set alar
11. csv file This file contains the values in three columns Port Direction i input o output Port Number and Port Priority For example I O Number Priority h c1 0o ml 01 4 Con A2AADOA0 0N u m u u J J J J J u 00000 u u Output 1 can connect to ports 1 5 Output 2 can connect to ports 3 and 5 Output 3 can connect to ports 2 3 and 5 Output 4 cannot connect to any ports Output 5 can connect to ports 1 5 Note that Port Direction i or 0 is in quotes and that the table must use only the following ASCII printable characters Double quotes or soeech marks character code 34 Lower case character code 105 1 Lower case o character code 111 0 Comma character code 44 Carriage Return character code 13 CR Line Feed character code 10 LF The MX Router will interpret the Restricted Switching Table csv file during the boot up Any errors that occur during the Restricted Switching Table interpretation process will be logged in the messages file at the following location var log messages A Note It is recommended that the Messages File be reviewed and any errors in the Restricted Switching Table be corrected before implementing multiple levels of security classification domains on the same MX Router It is also recommended that Restricted Switching be fully tested before implementing multiple levels of security classification domains on
12. gives the administrator the ability to enter and save comments If the first field in a row ends with colon then the program interprets the entire row as a series of headers A header describes the meaning and usage of all the fields below the header in that column until a new series of headers replaces the current ones and supplies new meanings for the values below It There are three ways of interpreting the values found in the fields below a header thinklogical The first is global This value is assigned to the name defined in the header above it and it will apply throughout the application Examples of a global value would be Font Size Connection Type and Update Interval Lipdate interval Destination Side Connection Type 120 28 12 2000 RIGHT SHARE Figure D14 Global Values The second type of value is part of a list If there are multiple headers with the same name then the values found below those headers will be added to a list with that name Examples of lists include Source Category Destination Category and Viewable Source Category Source Category Source Category Source Category Rack 107 Rack 109 Figure D15 List Values The final type of value is defined when the entire row is meant to be thought of as an object A good example of an object would be a station which has its own name some number of input and or output ports that should all be switched a
13. leave adequate ventilation space on both sides of the units 2 minimum especially if units e g Extenders are being stacked above or below the MX48 Router A Note No shutdown is required prior to replacing the Fan Tray Step 1 Turn the four thumbscrews counterclockwise until they disengage from the chassis Step 2 Pull the Fan Tray module out using both black handles Step 3 Place the new module so that the aluminum housing is on the bottom Hold the new Fan Tray by the black handles and slide the aluminum housing into the black card guides D warning Do not operate the unit without a Fan Tray installed for greater than 10 minutes Step 4 Hand tighten the thumbscrews warning Do not tighten the thumbscrews with a screwdriver 5 4 How to Replace a Power Supply D warning Disconnect the power cord before proceeding A Note If ONE power supply is installed shutdown IS required If TWO power supplies are installed shutdown IS NOT required The Power Modules are universal input 120 240VAC 50 60Hz Use the proper power cord for your region supplied with the unit Although the router functions properly with one Power Module it is recommended that both Modules preferably be connected to two independent power sources for redundancy Step 1 Grasp the black handle with one hand Step 2 olide the green tab to the left with the other hand Step 3 Pull the Power Module out of the chassis Step 4 Insert the new Powe
14. periodic update time thinklogical thinklogical Extend Dieiibule innevate Macros WEICHE Groups Router Snapshots Tests Logs Configurator Administration Select from the tabbed choices above Click inside any cell to change the contents of that cell right click inside any cell to see additional row options right click inside any column headerto add or delete columns if appropriate and press the SAVE or Cancel buttons above when changes are complete qui 5000 left Source Categog ALL Single Head Dual Head Source Name EA AZ Pot EPR EPR Color AB PC 01 Example 1 ALL Single Head aqua touch PC 02 Example 2 ALL Single Head fuchsia touch PC 03 Example 3 ALL Single Head red touch PC 04 Example 4 ALL Single Head blue touch PC 05 Example 5 ALL Single Head maroon touch PC 06 Example B ALL Dual Head black user PC 07 Example 8 g ALL Dual Head gray user PC 08 Example 10 11 ALL Dual Head orange user FC 8 Example 12 13 ALL Dual Head lime user PC10 Example 14 15 ALL Dual Head green user ALL Single Head Dual Head EARL AO EC E AO E SORTI ESTIS DESK ENS ALL Single Head touch DESK 02 Example ALL Single Head touch DESK 03 Example 3 ALL Single Head touch 8n DESK 04 Example 4 ALL Single Head touch 80 Figure D4 View of Stations on the Administration Page The MX48 Router uses csv formatted spreadsheet files as configuration files Since the files can be created and modified with a spreadsheet the interface is
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16. the same MX Router The Restricted Switching Table files for the MX48 Router are stored on the Controller Card at the following location var local router restrict upstream csv Restricted switching is disabled when Restricted Switching Table files are removed By default when there are no Restricted Switching Table files all input and output ports will have a priority of 1 All MX Routers are shipped without Restricted Switching Table files stored on the Controller card and therefore do not restrict any connection thinklogical A vor When using redundant controllers the Primary Controller and Back up Controller must have the same restricted Switching Table files stored on each card To assure that both controllers are configured with the same files run the following command s on the Primary Controller F var local router restrict upstream csv ssh secondary cat F diff bq F amp amp echo Files Match F var local router restrict downstream csv ssh secondary cat F diff bq F amp amp echo Files Match Note that the downstream csv file is only required for the VX160 and VX320 If the files match the command returns Files Match Note that the above commands should be re run after any changes to the table files or when the SD card has been changed The configuration of the MX Router should be reviewed regularly to ensure that it continues to meet organizational security policies concerning Chan
17. user will be able to take video keyboard or mouse from that source Destination Categories page 1 of 1 Source Categories page 1 of 1 yo Ore Destination Entries page 1 of 1 Sequences thinklogical Actions Figure D12 Studio View LOGS To view a log of the activity of the switch you can click on the Logs tab under ADMIN This will allow you view logins operations connections errors and system updates thinklogical Extend Distribute Innovate Macros thinklogical a Y a DONNA Tatamanta AA Ara INL i 5 y IRATA AONNECI DLUECFKINI Do ALVIN Stations Groups Router Snapshots Tests Configurator Administration Select from the tabbed choices above zulu uy 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2n1n CONFIGURATION FILE STRUCTURE Us 08 08 08 08 08 08 Da Da na 08 08 08 O08 Da 39 Da 08 08 08 08 na 08 08 08 08 08 08 Da 08 08 08 08 08 na 08 Da 08 08 08 nae 35 35 36 36 36 36 37 37 37 37 38 38 38 38 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 41 41 42 42 42 48 48 48 48 48 48 ane 43 59 14 29 44
18. will not receive control of the keyboard mouse This is useful if a user wishes to monitor a source without disturbing any existing users of that source The VIEW button is rendered with parenthesis to remind users that VIEW only gives them the ability to see the source and not control it Destination boxes with sources that are connected using VIEW will think show the source name in parenthesis meaning that the source can be seen but not controlled Only one destination will show the source name without parenthesis and that is the one with the keyboard mouse channel A SHARE is a hybrid of the first two commands No existing video connections for the given source are broken but the new destination will also receive control of the keyboard mouse This is useful when two or more user destinations are viewing the same source and they wish to take turns controlling the keyboard and mouse The video will be present at both destinations but whoever presses SHARE last will have control of the keyboard mouse And as described previously in the VIEW section if SHARE is used to connect a source to a destination the source name will appear without parenthesis in that destination and with parenthesis in any other previous destinations also showing that source There are also Lock and Unlock buttons to keep control of chosen sources and destinations When a user has a source or destination or both locked they can be assured that no other
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21. Cards are available with LC type fiber connectors and can be assembled with Single mode or Multi mode optics SFP Each individual I O Card lists the ports as 1 through 16 right to left on the MX48 LAN o monpon EA o menjan ENENESES 55 50 52 55 o ESEESE EEES alo BEESESENENENES o ESEESE tit j ES B5 ES ESESESES E5ESES tte ii Le eo Figure 9 Input Output Port Numbering on the MX48 The Fan Tray module lists the port numbers all numbering is bottom to top right to left see Figure 9 An LED located on each I O card indicates when power is ON to that card thinklogical o e IR Ao AS o d CONTROLLER ACT o wm o CONSOLE 1 i 4 k 54 Figure 10 The MX48 l O Card and Controller Card 2 4 Firmware On Screen Display OSD Firmware Option The X4 Configurator can be accessed and controlled via an OSD on screen display technology The X4 Configurator software can be installed on a designated OOB out of band PC which users can access from their workstation A preconfigured hot key sequence will deliver the X4 Configurator GUI straight to the user s desktop monitor The user can then select the defined sources and destinations that they wish to connect While a user is making the connections they have exclusive use of the OOB PC Once they have completed their connections the OOB PC becomes available for the next user The OOB PC that has the X4 Configu
22. ESK 07 PC 07 DESK 08 PC 08 DESK 09 PC 09 DESK 10 PC10 Figure D3 Take control of keyboard and mouse To disconnect a source from a destination you simply click the X on the destination to break the connection ADMINISTRATION When logged in as administrator you can edit a Stations b Groups c Router d Macros e Tests f Snapshots To edit Stations Groups Macros and Router click on the ADMIN page at the top of the web interface A NOTE There is a Backup button located on each page that will save a backup file to your desktop for all the current settings This will allow you to revert to previous settings by reverting to saved files You can alternately edit all of these files via csv files located in X4 gt setup gt folder Changes made via csv can be saved and will automatically update on the web interface See additional notes in the section Configuration File Structure You can also review log files and perform tests on the Administration page thinklogical STATIONS Stations are descriptions of signal sources or display devices that should be treated as a single entity A computer is an example of a source station and the monitor s keyboard and mouse at a user s desk is one example of a destination station For example A computer can have multiple video outputs that will most often be connected to multiple monitor s at the user s desk so in this case we could say that the source station computer h
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24. MX Router Control When used in a secure application the MX Router and External Computer server used to manage the Router must be located in a physically secure environment to which only trusted administrators have access Similarly the server used to manage the MX Router must be physically protected and have suitable identification authentication mechanisms to ensure that only trusted administrators have access Source computers i transmitters and MX Router in a separate secure environment Authorized user workstation Thinklogical s MX Router uses two methods for secure routing One is known as Restricted Switching and the other is known as Partitioning These methods can be deployed singularly or jointly depending on security requirements Restricted Switching Restricted Switching provides multiple levels of security classification domains on the same MX Router Each destination must ensure that no unauthorized content is displayed or accessed therefore each thinklogical input and output needs to be prioritized Priorities can range from 1 to the total number of ports in the MX Router n output can connect to an input with a priority greater than or equal to its priority Thus a priority level of 1 on an output can connect to any input priority 1 2 3 The user must provide a table defining the priorities for each input and output of the switch matrix This table is in the form of a comma separated value
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26. The touch screen allows the user to easily make and break connections 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 00 w thinklogical Velocity thinklogical Velocity Figure C4 Rack Mounted Router with touch screen mounted in a rack along with Thinklogicala VelocityKVM T 4200 units thinklogical APPENDIX D X4 CONFIGURATOR SOFTWARE The X4 Configurator Software allows for easy and intuitive setup and control of the switching between source computer or video entities and user display destinations such as desktops theaters conference rooms editing suites control consoles video walls biomedical imaging arenas satellite mapping etc In addition single video sources may be multi cast one to more than one or broadcast one to all to desired destinations Additionally macro presets may be created for saving and recalling commonly used input and output ties To control the MX48 with the X4 Configurator software an external Control Rack Computer is required The Control Rack Computer requires its network to be configured In addition each MX48 requires a static IP address used to identify it Router information is stored by IP Address so it should not change A web browser is used to manage the MX48 s One or more MX48 Routers can be controll
27. Type cd home user 2 Using vi edit homepage a single line file that by default reads http 192 168 13 9 touch a Change the IP address to match that of the web server machine b Save and exit The files have now been configured but the Touchscreen will not use them yet 3 Type sync 4 Type reboot The touchscreen will blank its screen and reboot with the new values If you are using the Remote Configuration method on multiple touchscreens watch to see which panel blanks and reboots so you can tell which one you ve just configured and label it with the proper IP address The touchscreen starts up in Detail mode by default The buttons shown at the bottom of the screen are command buttons which perform a task Connect will connect your destination to a source by pressing where Take Mouse will take the mouse from all other connections and give it to the source destination combination the user has selected You can also run Macros by clicking on the Macros button and then run the selected Macro thinklogical Detail DESK 01 POU DESK 02 PC 02 DESK 03 PC 03 DESK 04 PC 04 Connect Take Mouse Figure D9 View of Touch Screen TESTS The Test tab allows you to test the port connections of a MX Router How to Perform a Test a From the Router drop down list select the router you want to test b Choose from the Select a Test drop down menu 1 1to 1 2 to 2 etc 2 Broadcast chosen source
28. VX router connection to VX router connection to VX router connection to VX router connection to VX router router loading configuration files routerCheck found router Example localhost 17567 routerCheck complete connections key mouse cnxChangeCheck connections key mouse connections key mouse view connections key mouse view connections key mouse view view disconnect disconnect connections key mouse chorea connection to VX router DESK 01 PC Di DESK Oi PC 01 PC 01 DESK 01 DESK 02 PC 01 DESK 01 PC 01 PC 01 DESK 01 DESK 03 PC 02 DESK 04 PC 02 DESK 02 DESK 04 DESK Oi1 PC 01 PC Qi1 s DESK 01 NERESI nar mzrmpo non railed failed failed failed failed failed failed failed failed failed failed failed failed failed failed failed failed DESK 02 PC 01 DESK 03 PC 02 PC O2 DESK 03 Figure D13 View of Log File The configuration files stations groups router macros all share a similar structure The files are encoded in the csv comma separated values format to allow easy access from spreadsheet programs text editors and the web server program itself There are four kinds of rows blank comments headers and values f a row is blank it is ignored This allows the creation of white space between blocks of data If the first character in the first field of a row is f then the contents of the entire row will be ignored This
29. a Maximum DC 1A at 30VDC Md Maximum AC 0 3A at 125VAC Contact resistance maximum 100 mQ Resistive for use with stylus pen included Operating Temp a and Humidity 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F 5 to 95 RH non conde nsing Power AC Input 100 240VAC 47 63 Hz Requirements Universal AC Power Supply Compliance Approvals for US Canada and European Union pending 12 months from date of shipment Extended warranties Warranty available MX48 Router Product Manual Rev E Sept 2013 thinklogical 2 3 MX48 Modules The inspired modular approach of the MX48 allows for all critical system components including power supplies cooling fans and pluggable optics SFP to be hot swappable thus minimizing business impact in the unlikely event that a component should fail Figure 5 Rear Panel View of MX48 Power Supplies One power supply is standard with the MX48 Chassis However an optional dual redundant power supply is available to ensure continuous uninterrupted power The supplies are current sharing which means the supplies share the load equally If a power supply were to fail the single power supply can handle the entire current load of the MX48 system Although the router functions properly with one Power Module it is recommended that for redundancy both Modules be connected to two independent power sources Additionally the hot swappable feature allows for easy replacement of a module with
30. an be opened for removal or locked for installation Figure 12a SFP latch closed Figure 12b SFP latch open The latch handle spans the two LC ports and arrows printed on the handle indicate which port is an INPUT 23 and which is an OUTPUT hd thinklogical 3 2 Fiber Optic Cable Requirements Thinklogical recommends SX Laser Enhanced 50um fiber for your MX48 Router and Velocity Extension System Multi mode fiber has the ability to extend up to a maximum of 1000m where Single mode fiber has the ability to extend distances beyond 1000m Handling Fiber Optic Cable Unlike copper cabling fiber optic cable requires special handling A small speck of dust or a scratch to the ferrule tip the end of the connector can attenuate the optical signal so that it becomes unusable D warning The ends of the connectors the ferrule should never come in contact with any foreign object including fingertips warning Minimum bend radius must be 1 5 Be careful not to pinch or kink the fiber when using ties Installing Fiber into Input Output Cards Step 1 Grasp the LC connector of the fiber optic cable by the sides and remove the dust cap Step 2 Open the LC retractable and carefully insert the fiber connector into the SFP port until it locks into place Removing Fiber from Input Output Cards Step 1 The LC connecior has a locking feature that can be released by depressing the latch release tab located on the side
31. an then be supplied to the unit The Receiver then connects to the MX48 Receiver Downstream ports using fiber Multi mode fiber for distances up to 1000m Single mode fiber for distances beyond 1000m Connecting to the Transmitter The Transmitter serves as the Source computer and video entities Depending on your configuration your local KMASS devices keyboard mouse etc are first connected The video sources e g computers are then connected followed by any local video devices Power can then be supplied to the unit The Transmitter connects to the MX48 Transmitter Upstream ports using fiber Multi mode fiber for distances up to 1000m Single mode fiber for distances beyond 1000m DESTINATIONS Velocity 11 24 DVI 2 Display Receivers Rack Mount Operating System thinklogical Extend Distribute In router KVM Matrix Switch 3 Rack Units 200 Watts MX48 Router application using Thinklogical s Velocitykvin 24 2 DVI Display Extenders SO U RC E us Velocity 1 24 DVI 2 Disple Transmitter Figure 13 Connecting Thinklogical VelocityKVM 24 Extenders to the MX48 4 Set Up and installation voto Insure that all thumb screws are finger tight so that all the modules are properly held in the chassis 1 Carefully remove the MX48 Router from its shipping container Inspect the router to make certain that no damage occurred during shipment 2 All of the I O cards are installed at the factory to meet the
32. as two or more ports Similarly a destination station might have multiple heads monitors and each monitor will be connected through its extender to output ports on the switch Some stations may need to be protected from accidental or malicious connections and disconnections by unauthorized users To facilitate this each station has one or more fields used to specify which groups collections of users can see and control that station So from this it is clear that station needs a name one or more ports within a switch chassis and some way to determine who has access to the station Viewable or Viewed By In addition sources can have different colored stripes across the top to help make connections easier to see When a destination is connected to a source the X that separates the destination from its active source is given the same color as that assigned to the source If a connected destination or source has the cursor over it the stripes at the top of the source and all the destinations connected to it will become thicker and turn the color of that source to make connections easier to discern at a glance To edit settings for the stations click on the Stations tab From here you can edit all line items and columns a Source name b Router name c Primary port single head d Port two or more heads e Category f Color Source g Viewable You can also edit width height and font size for window view and
33. case the user may be required to take corrective measures A wrote This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications in which case the user may be required to take adequate corrective measures at their own expense LD vote This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 and has been verified as being compliant within the Class A limits of the FCC Radio Frequency Device Rules FCC Title 47 Part 15 Subpart B CLASS A measured to CISPR 22 1993 limits and methods of measurement of Radio Disturbance Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment note The user may notice degraded audio performance in the presence of electromagnetic fields S note If using a keyboard that is noise susceptible a ferrite ring on the keyboard cable may be needed to comply with Immunity Requirements thinklogical Product Serial Number Thinklogicala products have a unique serial number imprinted on an adhesive label that is fixed to the bottom of the chassis The serial number includes a date code The format f
34. connector warning If the module does not slide into the connector do not force it Damage may occur Remove the card and start over Step 3 Once the module is completely seated hand tighten the thumbscrews warning Do not tighten the thumbscrews with a screwdriver 5 2 How to Install or Replace a Controller Card A Note When using a single Controller the left Controller slot is always Primary A Note Replacing the Controller Card will interrupt service Step 1 Turn the thumbscrews counterclockwise until they disengage from the chassis Pull the Controller Card out using both black handles Step 2 Place the new module upright so that the ACTIVE LED is on the top Grasp the module by the handles or by the outer edge of the aluminum housing The card should slide freely until it reaches the backplane connector At this point use just enough force to firmly engage the card with the mating connector D warning If the module does not slide into the connector do not force it Damage may occur Remove the card and start over Step 3 Once the module is completely seated hand tighten the thumbscrews warning Do not tighten the thumbscrews with a screwdriver 5 3 How to Replace a Fan Tray The MX48 uses three DC fans to move air horizontally through the enclosure Be sure not to block the air vents on the front and rear of the unit and leave at least 2 of space on both sides thinklogical A Note Be sure to
35. designed to mirror the experience of editing on a spreadsheet You can edit each line item by clicking within the cell to change and type the change In fields where there are a restricted number of choices a pop up menu will appear with available choices for the cell You can close the pop up by clicking on the title bar at the top of the table While Width Height Font Size and Update Interval apply to all the elements in the page or in the case of Update Interval the behavior of the page itself most often the rows will describe just one of many items In the images shown here those rows are descriptions of source stations as indicated by the Source Name heading for the first column In these cases changes to the line will affect only the one object described by the line You can edit each line item by selecting which cell to change and type the change In some fields there will be a pop up box which will show you a table with available selections for the cell You can close the pop up by clicking on the title bar at the top of the table To edit a row right click on the line to select your function a Insert adds a blank line above selected line item b Append adds a blank line below selected line item c Delete d Copy e Paste f Close thinklogical r7y7wA 2A EAN TT mM SEXTA p 5 AAA PANO A TA ALA CONNELL DLUIFHINI MACHOS ALANIN c thinklogical RATERS DERRY TanQVRRD Macros WEICHIPHEMa Groups Rout
36. e Assembly 15 Feet CBL000001 015FR Product Manual CD Product Quick Start Guide Chassis Options Spares e Fail Over Controller Card MXM 000001 e Spare Fan Tray MXM 000002 e Spare Power Module MXM 000003 e Data Upstream Downstream Re timer Card 16 Ports MXM 000T16 The MX48 is offered with a Touchscreen which allows the user to easily make connections with minimal set up time The Touchscreen is available in the following three options depending on the user s needs Front Mounted Rack Mounted or Standalone See Appendix C Touchscreen for more details thinklogical router ere a0 Ea ES sre a3 Jf sre as ES m EX Ea ma Figure 1 MX48 Router with Front Mounted Touchscreen MXR 000048 FM EN BEN EB HN thinklogical thinklogical Figure 2 MX48 Router with Rack Mounted Touch Screen configuration MXR 000048 RM thinklogical router V x48 Figure 3 MX48 Router with Standalone Touchscreen MXR 000048 SA The MX48 Router ships configured to customer specifications All physical connections to the product use industry standard connectors 1 3 Laser Information The MX48 is designed and identified as Class 1 LASER products CLASS 1 LASERS do not require any special precautions under conditions of normal use thinklogical 1 4 Theory of Operation MRTS Technology Thinklogicale MX48 Router is used together as a system with our Thinklogical Velocity Extender
37. ed via a web based software package running on a Control Rack Computer running Microsoft Windows or Linux Once the network s are configured and the control software is running the control pages can be accessed from any connected client PC by starting a browser and setting the URL to http 192 168 13 9 if running on a static network or the name address of the control server as set by the network administrator The user will be greeted with the following login screen o e thinklogical The Future of Access and Control ee Please log in USERNAME PASSWORD The installation software includes two default accounts as show below Please log in using the admin username for first time set up Username admin Password admin Username user Password user CONNECTIONS When logged in you will land on the Connections page This page displays destinations on the left side of the screen and sources on the right The interface comes preconfigured with examples of ten 10 sources and ten 10 destinations The first five are single head sources and the second five are dual head sources These are simply examples and will need to be changed for your location configuration thinklogical To make a Connection a Click a source to select it b Click one or more destinations to make a connection eE RO Der za jo y IA O ESTA AAAS mia A TOA APA OMNES d DLUEFRIN Waris ALAIN thinklogical Extend Distribute Innovate ALL Single
38. er Snapshots Tests Logs Configurator Administration Select from the tabbed choices above Click inside any cell to change the contents of that cell right click inside any cell to see additional row options right click inside any column header to add or delete columns if appropriate and press the SAVE or Cancel buttons above when changes are complete 1 20 5000 left ALL Single Head Dual Head EXA O E A O O RR 7 NN PC 01 ERU 1 ALL Single Head aqua touch PC 02 Example 2 ALL Single Head fuchsia touch PC 03 Example 3 ALL Single Head red touch PC 04 Example 4 ALL Single Head blue touch PCO5 Example 5 ALL Single Head maroon touch PC 06 Example B ALL Dual Head black user PC OF Example 8 g ALL Dual Head gray User PCO8 Example 10 11 ALL Dual Head orange user PC 08 Example 12 13 ALL Dual Head lime user PC10 Example 14 15 ALL Dual Head green user Figure D5 How to edit a row on the Stations Page The viewable column in stations denotes which groups are able to view the connections The administrator can view all sources and destinations You can set up various groups as seen in the next section and restrict which pages are viewable by group To add additional columns on the web interface right click on the column to select your function a Append to add an additional column b Delete column if you wish to remove c Close to close the pop up window Make sure to SAVE changes before exiting this menu GROUPS Groups are used
39. etworks destination workstations in the green network can control source computers in the black and green networks destination workstations in the black network can control source computers in the black network only PN PN PN a a a a a OONDAWD RON DND0p Restricted switching is configured via firmware loaded to the MX router The configuration file for this scenario would look like where the first value is i for input or o for output the second value is the port number and the third value is the priority level Important Notes e The MX48 Router can support 48 priority levels a a a a a a oooooooo ooN RA w MN NWARWD A Note When using a Back up Controller configuration both controllers must have the same Restricted Switching Table file s thinklogical Partitioning Partitions allow MX Router sources and destinations to be segregated Therefore destination work stations will only receive signals that are transmitted from source computers in the same partition In addition it is impossible for a source computer to be inadvertently routed outside of its designated partition as the signals will not be transmitted Example MX48 Router with four distinct partitions INPUTS 48 BLACK NETWORK 1 Partition 1 1 12 BLACK TL NETWORK 2 Partition 2 13 24 RED OUTPUTS NETWORK 3 Partition 3 25 32 RED NETWORK 4 Partition 4 33 48 a 48 Four partitions set up for sec
40. ges in the MX Router configuration Changes in the organizational security policy Changes in the threats presented from non trusted network interfaces Changes in the administration and operation staff or the physical environment of the MX Router thinklogical Restricted Switching with MX Routers Restricted Switching Priority Scheme The following example shows a priority scheme for four levels of security managed by one MX Router sources destinations a A Rem T Black a oe Computer A A jd Tariao Ieri vira bo ol per pe T J Black Station LP ERAS IET FIDE This scenario shows four levels of security managed by one MX router For video e destination workstations in the red network can see what is transmitted by source computers in the black green blue and red networks e destination workstations in the blue network can see what is transmitted by source computers in the black green and blue networks destination workstations in the green network can see what is transmitted by source computers in the black and green networks destination workstations in the black network can see what is transmitted by source computers in the black network only For keyboard and mouse e destination workstations in the red network can control source computers in the black green blue and red networks e destination workstations in the blue network can control source computers in the black green and blue n
41. ired for the VX160 and VX320 If the files match the command returns Files Match Note that the above commands should be re run after any changes to the table files or when the SD card has been changed Administration Access There are only two methods by which the administrator can access the MX Router Controller Configurations 1 Using the serial console directly connected to the MX Router It should be noted that while no administrator password is required to use the serial console by default physical access to the router is required Therefore the router should be stored in a physically secure location to avoid unauthorized access The serial console can be configured to require an administrator password that will assume the same security that is listed below under Password Security 2 Using SSH access The router allows SSH connections to the router for management purposes SSH sessions are authenticated using an encrypted password file 3 Password Security For security purposes the router defaults to using the Message Digest Algorithm MD5 and shadow passwords It is highly recommended that you do not alter these settings If you select the older Data Encryption Standard DES format passwords will be limited to eight alphanumeric characters disallowing punctuation and other special characters with a modest 56 bit level of encryption The single most important thing you can do to protect the router is create a strong pa
42. l connection on the back of the MX48 router The serial port on the MX48 can be configured to work with the touch screen or our ASCII interface The router ships with the ASCII interface enabled di L b ACT AU CONTROLLER o WW gt s gt o EH CONSOLE LAN RS232 Y m P Figure C1 Controller Card To enable your touchscreen connect a computer s network port to the RJ45 LAN port on the MX48 using a crossover cable or through a network hub The MX48 is shipped with a default IP Address of 192 168 13 15 which can be changed using the dip switches on the rear panel see Section 2 3 MX48 Modules Controller Card thinklogical router Figure C2 MX48 Router with Front Mounted Touchscreen MXR 000048 FM 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 MX48 router 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 easily be changed from this page using the browser oet a web browser to the IP address of the MX48 Make any changes to the names and be sure to press the SAVE and UPDATE button before disconnecting thinklogical thinklogical Extend Distribute Innovate PORT NAMES SAVE and UPDATE Figure C3 Naming Sources and Destinations
43. m condition D warning Do not remove the Front Door when the unit is powered The Backplane Integrated Circuits will overheat when operating without the Front Door attached A Note All of these conditions send out notifications prior to shut down For a detailed list of the alarm descriptions see Figure 7 Alarm Descriptions and Drawing on page 7 7 When the MX Router has been inspected and found to be in good condition the installation process can begin 4 1 Order of Installation Events Please refer to the Quick Start Guide included with your products for detailed instructions The Quick Start Guide is also available in Appendix B 5 How to Install Replace Modules 5 1 How to Install or Replace Input Output Cards A Note A shutdown is not required prior to installing replacing Input Output Cards Step 1 Turn the two thumbscrews counterclockwise until they disengage from the chassis Pull the card out using both handles thinklogical D warning Do not pull on the thumbscrews when removing the module damage may occur OR If a blank panel is present remove the blank panel from the desired location using the thumbscrews Step 2 Place the new module upright so that the POWER LED is on the top Grasp the module by the handles or by the outer edge of the aluminum housing The card should slide freely until it reaches the backplane connector At this point use just enough force to firmly engage the card with the mating
44. n Thinklogical Routers are designed and identified as Class 1 LASER products CLASS 1 LASERS do not require any special precautions under conditions of normal use a a Fiber Optic SFP Cables Modules AY Class 1 Lasers e md e PT a ra thinklogical 1 Introduction 1 1 Product Overview The MX48 is a compact high performance router and non blocking matrix switch for complete end to end routing of video and peripheral signals over multi mode or single mode fiber optic cable Being protocol agnostic the router supports a variety of formats DVI Dual link DVI 3G HD SD SDI Dual link SDI USB 1 0 USB 1 1 USB 2 0 FireWire 800 serial and audio This highly reliable and resilient router is expandable from 16 x 16 up to 48 x 48 This allows for flexible deployment configurations for a variety of small to medium sized computing environments such as corporate conference rooms hospital or higher education presentation rooms regional or local broadcast facilities or small post production houses The MX48 Router is available with LC type fiber connectors 1 2 Contents When you receive your Thinklogicals MX48 Router you should find the following items MX48 Chassis includes Power Module Fan Tray Unit and Controller Card Touchscreen available as front mount rack mount or standalone Power Cord PWR 000056 R International connections may differ CAT5 Cabl
45. nes 21 QUE AQ SS raid aados 22 APPENDIX A ORDERING INFORMATION L occcoccccconcccconncnccononnccnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnncnnnnnnrennnnnrrnnnnrrrnannrrnnannnnnzns 22 APPENDIX B QUICK START GUIDE sonara ai 23 APPENDIX C MX48 TOUCHSCREEN osuna dno ka tau rin uma WR idas 24 APPENDIX D X4 CONFIGURATOR SOFTWARE 11 eeceeeeenu inen nnn h nnnm n hann nana ananas n aaa anra aa 26 APPENDIX E SECURE APPLICATIONS 5ocacinus cuba dneaauia di id 41 DNA Thinklogical Innovation Leads the Way Performance Security Continuous Operation Ease of Integration www thinklogical com MADE IN USA thinklogical PREFACE Conventions Used in this Manual Throughout this manual you will notice certain conventions 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 like this A note is meant to call the reader s attention to helpful information at a point in the text that is relevant to the subject being discussed D warning All Warnings appear in red text followed by blue text and preceded by a red stop sign like this 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 BEFORE STARTING ANY PROCEDURE IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU READ THE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY Laser Informatio
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47. nty Terms amp Conditions Defect remedy shall be the repair or replacement of the product provided that the defective product is returned to the authorized dealer within a year from the date of delivery If you wish to return your device contact the Thinklogicals authorized dealer where you purchased the device or if you purchased directly call Thinklogicala at 1 800 291 3211 USA Return Authorization In the event you must return a product to Thinklogicaledirectly please contact Customer Support at 1 800 291 3211 or 1 203 647 8700 Customer Support will ask you to describe the problem and will issue you a Return Merchandise Authorization number RMA Pack the device in its original box if possible and return it with the RMA printed on the outside of the box A Note DO NOT return a product to Thinklogicale without a Return Material Authorization Return address for products with Return Material Authorization Thinklogicals LLC Attn RMA 100 Washington Street Milford CT 06460 USA PH 1 800 291 3211 USA only Our Address If you have any issue with a product have product questions or need technical assistance with your Thinklogicale system please call us at 1 800 291 3211 USA only or 1 203 647 8700 and let us help If you d like to write us our mailing address is Thinklogical LLC 100 Washington Street Milford CT 06460 USA APPENDIX A ORDERING INFORMATION Thinklogical s MX48 Router Part Number
48. of the connector With the tab depressed slowly remove the cable by pulling the connector straight out of the SFP port Step 2 Immediately install a dust cap on the ferrule to protect the fiber tip 3 3 Connecting to a Control Computer A Note The Control Computer is supplied separately from the MX Router The MX48 is controlled via a dedicated external Control module This allows for customization as well as ease of control and administration with access provided via a network connection browser 3 4 Connecting to Thinklogicale Velocity Extenders The MX48 is designed to work with any Thinklogicala product designed with the MRTS technology e g Velocity Extenders The MX48 and Velocity Extenders are a new unique class of cost effective matrix switching and KVM extension designed for a variety of high performance computing environments Comprised of a fiber in fiber out matrix switch and a fiber optic KVM extender with a transmitter and receiver this complete system provides transparent and secure routing switching and extension of video and high speed data peripherals to remote destinations with ease thinklogical Connecting to the Receiver The Velocity Receiver serves as the Destination desktops theaters conference rooms editing suites control consoles video walls etc Depending on your configuration your KMASS devices audio keyboard mouse etc are first connected to the Receiver using standard cables Power c
49. or the date code is 2 digits for the month 2 digits for the day and 2 digits for the year plus two or three digits for a unique unit number This serial number is also found on the original shipping carton Connection to the Product Connections and installation hardware for our products use industry standard devices and methods All wiring connections to the customer equipment are designed to minimize proprietary or customized connectors and cabling Power connections are made with regionally appropriate power cords and approved methods 7 How to Contact Us 7 1 Customer Support Thank you for choosing a Thinklogicale product for your application We appreciate your business and are dedicated to helping you successfully use our product Thinklogicalaeis here to help you Thinklogicale is an engineering company and you will receive the information you require directly from our most knowledgeable engineers We believe that the first line of support is the design engineer that developed the product Therefore your questions will be handled promptly by our in house engineers who are most familiar with your products To contact Thinklogicale use the following telephone numbers and internet based methods Website Check out our website for current product offerings support information and general information about all of the products we offer Our internet website offers product information on all current systems including technical specifica
50. out interrupting the router s system functionality Fan Tray The MX48 uses 3 DC fans all located conveniently in one modular fan tray The tray is designed to move air horizontally through the enclosure This hot swappable fan tray allows for easy replacement of the module in case of failure without interrupting the system functionality Any 2 DC fans will adequately cool either system The Fan Tray is also equipped with an Annunciator Port for the use of alarms The system alarms can be configured to trigger an external control system or generate email notifications thinklogical 16 1 gt oio piii ALARM 1 Figure 6 MX48 Fan Tray with Alarm Annunciator The Critical Hardware Alarms are as follows The MX48 Router Critical Hardware Alarms POWER SUPPLY Fan failure temperature spikes DC voltage current range AC power interrupt or module removed FANS Individual fan monitoring TEMPERATURE Chassis over temperature multiple sensors ANY OF THE ABOVE COMMON Figure 7 Alarm Descriptions and Drawing for the MX48 Controller Card The hot swappable Controller Card connects the Router to an External CPU The serial port can also be used for 3rd party controller integration such as Crestron AMX or home spun interfaces Also the X4 Configurator Software Appendix D can be used to control the Router via the LAN port thinklogical The External Control CPU running X4 Configurator Software mu
51. r Module into the chassis and slide it in until it reaches the backplane connector The module should slide freely until it reaches the backplane connector At this point use just enough force to firmly engage the card with the mating connector warning If the module does not slide into the connector do not force it Damage may occur Remove the module and start over thinklogical 6 Regulatory amp Safety Compliance A Note The following Safety and Compliance Declarations are pending approval 6 1 Safety Requirements Symbols found on the product Markings and labels on the product follow industry standard conventions Regulatory markings found on the products comply with domestic and many international requirements Regulatory Compliance Thinklogicale s MX48 is designed and made in the U S A MX48 has been tested by a certified testing laboratory and found to be compliant with the following standards both domestic USA and many international locations North America Safety ANSI UL60950 1 1 Edition 2003 CAN CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 03 LASER Safety CDRH 21CFR 1040 10 Class 1 LASER Product Electromagnetic Interference FCC CFR47 Part 15 Class A Industry Canada ICES 003 Issue 2 Revision 1 Australia amp New Zealand This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures European Union Declaration of Conformity
52. rator loaded on it has a built in time out function therefore the PC cannot be taken out of service for an extended period of time The time outs can be set in increments of one second Typical time outs are in the order of 10 seconds Upgrades Firmware upgrades are available through Thinklogicale For technical assistance please call us at 1 203 647 8700 thinklogical 3 Connecting to the MX48 All physical connections to the product use industry standard connectors Non supplied cables that may be needed are commercially available All connections are found on the rear of the unit 3 1 Pluggable SFP The SFP Optical Module is an 8Gbs Short Wavelength Transceiver designed for use in bi directional Fiber Optic Channel links The modules are hot pluggable and operate with 3 3VDC Each Input and Output card contains rows of SFP modules that serve as the fiber optic couplers for the fiber cables to and from the Thinklogical TX and RX Extenders Individual cards can be removed for ease of access to the SFP modules Always use dust caps to protect against damage when a fiber optic connector is not attached to its coupling device fiber optic equipment bulkheads etc Figure 11 SFP Module it is good practice to install dust plugs in unused SFP s Each l O card can have as many as 16 SFP s for an MX48 each mounted within a grounded metal enclosure Each SFP module is locked into its enclosure with a built in latch handle that c
53. reate edit and delete any macros 1 On the Macro Page there is a button at the far right titled Macro from History When pressed it displays the steps that have been previously executed from that browser Select the steps you would like to be part of the Macro name the Macro and click SAVE 2 On the ADMIN Page when the Macro tab has been selected you are able to create and save a new macro without executing the steps You can also edit existing macros rename macros and delete macros 3 Using a text editor or spreadsheet program Excel OpenOffice one can create save edit and delete macros directly thinklogical Extend Distribute Innovate Configurator Macros Pressing one of these will cause that macro to be executed Back to Macros New Macro name SAVE O VIEW DESK 01 PCOI O MEW DESK 02 PCO O MEW pESK 03 Peo O VIEW DESK 04 PC 02 O DISCONNECT DESK 02 DISCONNECT DESK 04 O SHARE DESK 03 IPC 02 Figure D8 Create a Macro from History TOUCHSCREENS A touchscreen allows user friendly access to the Thinklogical X4 Configurator software for simple actions to be made with the touch of the screen The unit connects independently to a network and with a one time configuration the set up is easily performed There are two ways to configure a touchscreen One is to use a USB keyboard connected directly to the touchscreen and make any necessary change
54. s utilizing breakthrough patent pending technology for transmission and reception of DVI keyboard mouse and high speed data peripherals This technology known as Multi Rate Transmission System MRTS provides end to end data transmission with unparalleled performance This new unique optic platform enables multiple data streams to be transmitted long distances over single or multiple fibers with complete reconstruction of the data clock at the destination end point The result is perfect synchronization with each transmitted stream All new products are designated with our HARTA Powered by MRTS Technology logo Technology MRTS is a highly reliable technology and delivers powerful benefits to our customers when combined with our new SFP optics The new MRTS Technology has the ability to transport every frame of a 1920 x 1200 60Hz or higher video stream with no compression along with all desktop peripherals keyboard mouse etc including 480Mbps USB 2 0 with no perceptible latency Moreover these signals can be transmitted distances from just a few meters up to 40 kilometers over single mode or multi mode fibers MRTS allows for traditional AV implementations and video routing to be incorporated into the same switch fabric providing greater value flexibility performance and security Additional unique capabilities include the ability to support 6 25Gbps bandwidth per stream between 50 and 100 higher than our nearest competi
55. s directly on that panel The other is to connect one or more touchscreens to a network and log into them remotely Both methods are described below In both cases you will first need to decide the IP address of the web server before configuring the touchscreen s Direct Configuration 1 Attach the USB keyboard to a USB port on the Touchscreen 2 Press Ctrl Alt F1 on the Touchscreen to go into text mode 3 When the login appears type in the following username root password emac inc thinklogical Remote Configuration Each touchscreen is shipped with DHCP enabled by default 1 Attach one or more touchscreens to a network with a DHCP server 2 Use ssh to access each touchscreen in turn 3 When the login appears type in the following username root password emac_inc To set up the network 1 Type cd home user 2 Using vi edit interfaces 3 In the section for eth1 a Modify dhcp line to say static b Insert a line address 192 168 13 161 with whatever IP address you ve chosen for this Touchscreen c Add netmask 255 255 255 0 d Save and exit The completed interface file should look something like this after modification home user interfaces configuration file for ifup 8 ifdown 8 The loopback interface auto lo iface lo inet loopback allow hotplug eth0 lface eth0 inet statio address 192 169 13 171 netmask 255 255 255 0 gateway 192 168 13 1 To set the browser to find the server 1
56. shot To change the name of a snapshot or delete it select it from the pull down list lts name will appear in the text input box next to Change name here as well as a Delete This Snapshot button To change the name change the text in the input box To delete it click the Delete button and then accept the action on the confirmation pop up Existing Snapshots will appear as buttons and selecting one of these buttons will execute the snapshot after an Are you sure confirmation pop up ar ey T rj Ma es aa a A FA DIARI o E Lz L l M l M l l DO L l A La E LJ Due A LJ l El l l l M Li L3 L lA l thinklogical E REO RUNTIME Macros Stations Groups Router MEE Tests Logs Co nfig urator Administration Select from the tabbed choices above SAVE Create New Snapshot w Change name here Figure D11 Snapshots STUDIO The Studio view is an alternate view for the Connections tab Connecting ports in the Studio view is a different process and has additional options To add this page see Groups section To make a connection select both a destination and a source in any order They will turn blue when selected TAKE will cause any existing destinations for the selected source to be disconnected and then the chosen destination will be given the only connection for the chosen source as well as having control of the mouse and keyboard VIEW will not disturb any existing connections from the source but the new destination
57. ssword 4 Creating Strong Passwords The password can contain up to 127 characters and cannot contain a space MAKE THE PASSWORD AT LEAST EIGHT CHARACTERS LONG The longer the password the more effective it will be If you are using an MD5 password it should be approximately 15 characters long With DES passwords use the maximum eight character length thinklogical MIX UPPER AND LOWER CASE LETTERS Passwords are case sensitive so mixing will multiply the number of possible combinations MIX LETTERS AND NUMBERS Intersperse numbers within the password to enhance its strength INCLUDE NON ALPHANUMERIC CHARACTERS Special characters amp gt and punctuation marks increase the strength of a password A Note When using a Back up Controller Card configuration both controllers must have the same Partition table Secure Application Examples The Diagram on page 51 shows the MX Matrix Router in a secure application The highly secure components are described as the Red Network and the other lower security components are described as the Black Network The Red Network containing the computers sources is shown in a physically secure environment along with the MX Router the computer server used to manage the Router and the Network Hub The Network Hub is a dedicated network used only to connect the MX Router to the computer server This dedicated network does not connect to any other components and does not extend
58. st meet the following minimum requirements CentOS OS e RedHat EL5 3 installed or CentOS 5 3 32 bit not 64 bit version e Windows XP Windows 7 e MacOSX e 1 Gig RAM e 1 DVD drive e VGA and or DVI video port e USB or PS2 Keyboard Mouse e 2 network ports Port 1 system maintenance Port 2 dedicated to MX48 e 20 Gig minimum hard drive If the MX48 Router is to be controlled via Ethernet it will require a static IP address This value can be set via the DIP switch to the values listed below Factory default setting will be 192 168 13 15 MX48 Router DIP Switch Location amp Settings Primary Controller IP Back up Addresses Controller IP Address 192 168 13 15 amp 192 168 13 115 168 13 17 amp 192 168 13 117 32 168 13 19 amp 192 168 13 119 192 168 13 20 168 13 21 amp 192 168 13 121 192 168 13 22 192 168 13 23 amp 192 168 13 123 192 168 13 24 92 168 13 25 amp 192 168 13 125 192 168 13 26 32 168 13 27 amp 192 168 13 127 192 168 13 28 192 168 13 29 amp 192 168 13 129 192 168 13 30 1168 13 31 amp 192 168 13 131 192 168 13 32 182 168 13 33 4 192 168 13 133 192 168 13 34 192 168 13 35 amp 192 168 13 135 192 168 13 36 168 13 37 amp 192 168 13 137 192 168 13 36 192 168 13 39 amp 192 168 13 139 192 168 13 40 13 41 amp 192 168 13 141 168 13 43 amp 192 168 13 143 192 168 1344 2168 13 45 amp 192 168 13 145 192 168 13 46 Slojolo slololo olololololololol
59. t the same time and additional other fields sre 1 UR 001 UT 001 Rack 107 fuchsia Sre 2 UR 002 uT 002 T Rack 107 lire src 3 UR 003 UT 003 ALL Rack 109 blue Snc 4 UR 004 ALL red Figure D16 Object Values In the example above the station with the source name Src 1 has fields for the router name 40 the ports used in that router UR 001 and UT 001 the categories that will show it ALL and Rack 107 and the color that this source and the destinations will display when they are connected fuchsia X4 Configurator imitates a simplified model of a spreadsheet within the user s browser Rows can be added or removed by left clicking on any of the light gray value rows and choosing the proper choice from the drop down menu New columns can be added by right clicking on any of the dark header fields and selecting Append or Delete from the drop down menu Srt 1 40 UR 001 UT 001 ALL Rack 107 fuchsia ret 40 UA 002 UT 002 ALL Rack 107 lime Sic 3 40 UT 003 ALL Rack 109 blue Snc 4 AD inset ALL red Snc 5 40 Append ALL purple si 6 40 Delete ALL orange sme 40 Copy ALL yellaw Sr 8 40 Paste ALL green src 9 40 UR 003 ALL mawy Figure D17 Right clicking a row thinklogical Source Name power name a e I 2 1 UR 001 UT 001 sre 2 a UR 002 UT 002 5r i 20 UR 003 UT 003 STe 4 40 UR 004 src 5 20 UR 005 Figure D18 Right clicking a column ECC 777 NN TAN O IE EC EC A UR 001 UT 001 Rack
60. thinklogical KVM Matrix Switch PRODUCT MANUAL e thinklogical router 48 Thinklogical LLC 100 Washington Street Milford Connecticut 06460 U S A Telephone 1 203 647 8700 Fax 1 203 783 9949 www thinklogical com Value Your Content thinklogical Trust Our Proven Ingenuity thinklogical Value Your Content thinklogical Trust Our Proven Ingenuity Copyright Notice Copyright O 2013 All rights reserved Printed in the U S A Thinklogicalg LLC 100 Washington Street Milford Connecticut 06460 U S A Telephone 1 203 647 8700 All trademarks and service marks are property of their respective owners Subject MX48 Router Product Manual Revision E September 2013 thinklogical Table of Contents PREFA E 1 Conventions Used in this Manual occocncconnccnnncnnnccnnnccnnncnnnncnancnnncnnnnncnnnrnnnnrnnnrrnnnrnnnrnanrrnarenanenannnon 1 Laser o AAA e o 0 1 T Ae PA re cite oi re ce ere erm end ocak EE 2 Tal IPEOGUGCE O VOI IOW srta is 2 Le GONNA Sinai 2 1 3 L ser IITORM AOI a 3 14 Theo OF GOCT ANON iria it 4 MES TECMOIN arto 4 2 ISI Fal OS cenit elisa ainia cnnas 5 2 1 General System Features coonccccncccccocccononcocnccnnnnccnnnnrnnnn rra nn rnnnnrrnnn nena n nena rra sana aha sanas ann ananas 5 2 2 MX4S Technical SpecilICallOTIS ercer lero a ai 6 EA AM oo RE A 7 Power Supplies oe 7 E LO WRAY MED
61. thinklogical The simplest network connection is an isolated network with only the MX48 the control server and any control clients using static IP addresses The MX48 can be set to any of the above settings The control server must be at 192 168 13 9 and the control clients could then be set to any other addresses in the 192 168 13 X family If static IP addresses for the control server and its clients are not possible then the control server will require two 2 network interfaces with one interface set to the static address 192 168 13 9 and dedicated to the MX48 Router s while the other network interface can be configured as required by the facility s network administrator A Back Up Controller Card is optional to ensure uninterrupted functionality if the Primary Controller Card should fail or need to be replaced The Primary Controller Card should always be in the left controller slot This card must have a LAN connection that allows it to communicate with both the Primary Controller and a server having an IP address of 192 168 13 9 Without this interface the back up controller will never take control of the router Input Output Cards The hot swappable Input Output l O cards provide excellent in service expansion capabilities in convenient sets of 16 ports per l O card for the MX48 thus allowing re configuration without interrupting signal processing Each I O card consists of one Transmit T and one Receive R optic per port I O
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63. to all 3 Cycle through sources 4 Cycle through destinations thinklogical Extend Distribute Innovate Macros Stations Groups Router Snapshots Tests Logs Router Name Example Y Broadcast chosen source to 4 v Disconnect ALL 1 1 ALL a Source Port Destination Port Figure D10 Test Function SNAPSHOTS thinklogical Snapshots are recorded and executed from the Snapshot tab of the ADMIN page Snapshots are a way of recording and saving the connections of every single port on one or more routers including whether or not they are connected at all When a snapshot is played back or executed every port will be reset to the connections that were present when the snapshot was recorded A NOTE This process can be disruptive It should only be used to set all connections to a known state Since every port is reset and reconnected even ports that are already connected the same way the snapshot recorded will temporarily lose their connections before being reconnected To create a new snapshot select Create New Snapshot from the pull down list Press to record will appear and should be pressed when the system is connected and ready to be recorded A name box will also appear with a default name for the new snapshot Clicking the Press to Record button will cause the system to interrogate every port and save the settings to a new csv file in the setups snapshots directory with the same name as the snap
64. to restrict access to stations and macros The admin account can access any page macro or stations Other collections of users groups can be defined to have their access rights strictly limited to specific assets You can change settings for Groups via the tab at the top of the Admin page These settings can also be changed with a spreadsheet program or text editor modifying the csv file directly The Groups admin page includes 1 Logins Required Yes or No 2 Groups and their properties a Create edit group name b Select edit Start Page for each group c Select edit pages that are viewable for the group Macros Studio Blueprint etc thinklogical 3 User names and Passwords a Create edit user names and passwords b Select which group to which each user will be assigned when they successfully log in 4 Specific IP addresses which will automatically be assigned to a group without requiring login touchscreens CONNECT BLUEPRINT MACROS ADMIN LOGOUT thinklogical Macros Stations MICH Router Snapshots Tests Logs Co nfigurator Administration Select from the tabbed choices above Click inside any cell to change the contents of that cell right click inside any cell to see additional row options right click inside any column header to add or delete columns if appropriate and press the SAVE or Cancel buttons above when changes are complete Logins Hegurired yes Groups and their properties
65. tors typically 1 485Gbps to 3 2Gbps This is significant because a single DVI stream requires a 5 4Gbps data rate to accommodate the 165MHz of video data Our competitor s lower bandwidth capability is generally manifested in either dropped frames or lower resolution associated with compressing schemes Not so with MRTS Technology Dual Head or Dual Link DVI Destination DCS output Dual Head or Dual Link DVI Source DCS input Velocity Tx Rx ostream 5 lc i Video 1 amp Data Downstream a A Velocity Video 2 UPSTREAM DOWNSTREAM Figure 4 MRTS Technology thinklogical 2 System Features 2 1 General System Features Each MX48 Router System includes the following features Configurations include 16 x 16 32 x 32 48 x 48 Fiber Optic Non Blocking Matrix Router Each Video Connection Supports 6 22 Gbps Single Mode and Multi Mode Fiber Optic Capability Coaxial SFP Modules for SDI HD and SDI 3G Video Redundant Hot Swappable and Current Sharing Power Supply Modules Hot Swappable 16 Port Scalability for In and Out Cards Hot Swappable SFP Optical Port Connections Hot Swappable Fan Tray with Annunciator Port for Alarms Hot Swappable Fail Over Controller Card optional Controllable via LAN or Serial Connection SNMP Control Protocol Control Administration X4 Configurator GUI Included Multi casting and Macros Supported Protocol Agnostic Compatible with all Thinklogical s Video and KVM
66. ure routing and extension applications Signals are only capable of transmitting and receiving within a single partition and not across partitions The maximum number of partitions is the number of ports that make up the MX48 Router An MX48 can be configured with up to 48 partitions There are also overlapping partition configurations The following example shows an MX48 Router with an overlapping partition OUTPUTS 48 thinklogical INPUTS BLACK NETWORK 1 Barton E PORTS 1 4 PORTS 5 10 Partition 3 BLACK NETWORK 2 PORTS 11 14 RED NETWORK 3 PORTS 15 24 Partition 4 RED NETWORK 4 armition PORTS 25 48 eS An MX48 with four partitions Ports 5 10 are accessible to both partitions 2 and 3 The user must provide a table defining the partitions This table is in the form of a comma separated value CSV file located in var local router partition on the MX Router This file contains the port number and the partitions to which it belongs The configuration file for the above scenario looks like this Port a OONOOKRWN 10 11 12 Partition Port Partition 2 13 3 2 14 3 2 15 4 2 16 4 2 3 17 4 2 3 18 4 2 3 19 4 2 3 20 4 2 2 21 4 2 3 22 4 3 23 4 3 24 4 All ports not listed will default to partition 1 Ports can be manually added to partition 1 The MX Router will interpret the Partition Table csv file during boot up

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