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TLX160 Matrix Switch Product Manual thinklogical Rev. E, February, 2018
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 TLX160 MATRIX SWITCH DESIGN .................................................................................... 6
The Controller Cards ................................................................................................................. 7
The Power Supply Modules ....................................................................................................... 8
The Input/Output Cards ............................................................................................................. 8
The Fan Tray Module ................................................................................................................ 9
Port Numbering ................................................................................................................... 10
The Processor - iMX6 Quad (Freescale) ................................................................................. 11
The Network Interfaces ........................................................................................................... 11
SNMP Support ........................................................................................................................ 12
NTP Support............................................................................................................................ 12
System Log Files Support........................................................................................................ 12
Serial/RS-232 Interfaces ......................................................................................................... 13
THE TLX160 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................... 13
SECTION 2: SET-UP AND INSTALLATION ......................................................................................... 14
Contents ..................................................................................................................................... 14
Unpacking The TLX160 .............................................................................................................. 14
Connecting The TLX160 ............................................................................................................. 15
Ethernet Control ...................................................................................................................... 15
TLX160 DIP Switch Settings .................................................................................................... 15
External Control CPU Minimum Requirements ........................................................................... 16
Pluggable SFP Modules ............................................................................................................. 16
LC-Type Fiber-Optic Cables ....................................................................................................... 17
CATx Cables .............................................................................................................................. 17
TLX Extender Fiber-Optic Cable Configurations ...................................................................... 18
TLX CATx Extender Cable Configurations ............................................................................... 19
Routing Thinklogical Extenders through the TLX160 .................................................................. 20
Connecting To A Receiver ....................................................................................................... 20
Connecting To A Transmitter ................................................................................................... 20
Connecting To A Control CPU ................................................................................................. 21
Firmware ................................................................................................................................. 22
On Screen Display (OSD) - Firmware Option ......................................................................... 22
Upgrades ............................................................................................................................... 22
Order Of Installation Events ................................................................................................... 22
How To Remove and Replace Modules ..................................................................................... 23
How To Remove and Replace an Input/Output Card ............................................................... 23
How To Remove and Replace a Fan Tray ............................................................................... 23
How To Remove and Replace a Power Supply Module ........................................................... 24
How To Safely Remove An Active Controller Card or Shut Down the System ......................... 24
Ordering Information .................................................................................................................. 25
SECTION 3: REGULATORY & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ................................................................. 26
Symbols Found on Our Products ................................................................................................ 26
Regulatory Compliance .............................................................................................................. 26