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USER MANUAL
Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1
Draco vario ultra DisplayPort 1.1
KVM Extender
Series 483/493
Document 483_493_REV04.00_en
Edition: 2022-08-22

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Draco vario ultra DisplayPort 1.1 KVM Extender Series 483/493 Document 483_493_REV04.00_en Edition: 2022-08-22...
  • Page 2 The model and serial number of your products are indicated on the bottom of our products. Always refer to this information when you need to contact your distributor or the support of IHSE GmbH (see chapter 14, page 78). Trademarks and Trade Names All trademark and trade names mentioned in this document are acknowledged to be the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents ................................3 Important Information ............................7 Firmware and Software ..........................7 Symbols for Warnings and Helpful Information ................... 7 Terms and Spellings............................ 7 Intended Use ............................... 8 Certificates/Directives..........................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Status Indication of the Extender Modules ....................29 4.9.1 Interconnection Cat X ......................30 4.9.2 Interconnection Fiber 1G and 3G .................... 30 4.9.3 Video and USB HID - Point-to-Point Connection - Single-Head Extender Modules ....31 4.9.4 Video and USB HID - Point-to-Point Connection - Dual-Head Extender Modules ....
  • Page 5 Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Table of Contents Maintenance ................................. 51 11.1 Cleaning of Modules..........................51 11.2 Replacing or Mounting additional Modules in Chassis ................51 11.3 Updating the Firmware via Management Software ................... 51 11.3.1 Management Software Requirements ..................51 11.3.2 Connecting to the Extender Module ..................
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 13.8 MTBF ................................. 77 Technical Support ............................... 78 14.1 Support Checklist ............................78 14.2 Shipping Checklist ............................. 78 Glossary ................................79 Index..................................81 Table of Figures ..............................84 Change Log ................................85...
  • Page 7: Important Information

    Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Important Information Important Information Firmware and Software The information in this manual refers to the latest extender firmware available at the date of manual release. Please refer to the change log (see chapter 18, page 85) for user manual updates. Symbols for Warnings and Helpful Information The meaning of the symbols used for warnings and helpful information in this manual is described below: WARNING...
  • Page 8: Intended Use

    Important Information Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 The following spelling is used for, e.g., descriptions of editing files or updating firmware: Keyboard command Description Config.txt E.g., file name #CFG E.g., file content The following spellings are used for software descriptions: Spelling Description Bold print Description of terms that are used in the management software, e.g., menus and buttons...
  • Page 9: Certificates/Directives

    EU Declaration of Conformity Please find the EU Declaration of Conformity for the device under: www.ihse.com/eu-declaration-of-conformity A copy of the original, product-specific EU Declaration of Conformity can be provided upon request. For contact details, see page 2 of this manual.
  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Safety instructions To ensure reliable and safe long-term operation of your device, please note the following guidelines:  Read this user manual carefully.  Read the manual for the chassis in which the extender modules are installed. The instructions, safety and warning notes contained therein must also be observed.
  • Page 11: Consignes De Sécurité

    Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Consignes de Sécurité Consignes de Sécurité Pour garantir un fonctionnement fiable et sûr de votre périphérique à long terme, veuillez respecter les directives suivantes :  Lisez attentivement ce manuel d'utilisation.  Lisez le manuel d'utilisation du châssis dans lequel les modules d'extension sont installés. Les instructions, les consignes de sécurité...
  • Page 12: Description

    Therefore, please first select a chassis, then select one or more extender module(s), then select one or more add-on module(s) if required. The Draco System Designer, available on the IHSE website at https://dsd.ihse.com, will help you with system configuration. For more information, please Described in this manual.
  • Page 13: Embedded Signals

    Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Description An add-on module can contain up to 2 independent function parts (part A and B), one on the left and one on the right, see Fig. 1. Fig. 1 KVM Extender pair with CPU Unit and CON Unit KVM Extender pair Interconnect cable Extender module or add-on module (optional)
  • Page 14 Description Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Example with optional Add-on Module R474-BDX To output an audio signal with separate speakers, there is only the optional audio add-on module for the CON Unit required. Fig. 3 De-embedding of audio signals in a KVM extender pair (example R474-BDX) Source USB HID signal Video signal with embedded audio...
  • Page 15: System Compatibility

    Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Description System Compatibility 4.2.1 Video Compatibility Extender modules are operated with a different firmware and technology and are not completely compatible with each other. The following table lists video compatibility (X) and non-video compatibility (-) (see footnotes). L474 L477 L481...
  • Page 16: Audio Compatibility

    Description Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 4.2.2 Audio Compatibility The audio compatibility depends on the combination of extender modules and add-on modules, see following figure. HDMI 1.3: 5.1-Channel LPCM digital audio, embedded/ HDMI 2.0: 2-Channel LPCM digital audio, embedded DP 1.1: 5.1-Channel LPCM digital audio, embedded/ DP 1.2: 2-Channel LPCM digital audio, embedded 5.1-Channel PCM digital audio Balanced audio...
  • Page 17: Interconnection Compatibility

    Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Description 4.2.3 Interconnection Compatibility Extender modules are available in the following connection versions. The type of interconnection of extenders can be recognized by the article number: Interconnection (1.25 Gbit/s = "1G") via Cat X cable ("C") •...
  • Page 18: Installation Examples

    Description Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Installation Examples This section illustrates typical installations of KVM extender modules. The CPU Unit is connected directly to the source using the supplied cables. The CON Unit is connected to the console. The CPU Unit and the CON Unit communicate with each other through the interconnect cable(s). 4.3.1 Single-Head Installation Fig.
  • Page 19: Dual-Head Installation With Add-On Module Usb 2.0

    Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Description 4.3.3 Dual-Head Installation with Add-on Module USB 2.0 Fig. 7 Installation example (Dual-Head with add-on module USB 2.0) Source Console (monitor, keyboard, mouse) CPU Unit Second monitor (optional, only with Dual-Head extender modules) Interconnect cable USB 2.0 devices (optional, only with add-on modules USB 2.0)
  • Page 20: Product Types

    Description Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Product Types 4.4.1 Extender Modules Single-Head (Classic Series) Product type Interconnection DisplayPort resolution/frame rate USB Type A L483-BPHC R483-BPHC 1G Cat X 1x up to 4096 x 2160 @ 30 Hz 2x USB HID L483-BPHCR R483-BPHCR L483-BPHS R483-BPHS...
  • Page 21: Extender Modules Dual-Head (Classic Series)

    Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Description 4.4.3 Extender Modules Dual-Head (Classic Series) Product type Interconnection Primary channel Secondary channel USB Type A DisplayPort Mini-DisplayPort resolution/frame rate resolution/frame rate L483-B2HC R483-B2HC 1x up to 1x up to 1G Cat X 2x USB HID 4096 x 2160 @ 30 Hz 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz L483-B2HCR...
  • Page 22: Extender Modules Dual-Head (Ultra Series)

    Description Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 4.4.4 Extender Modules Dual-Head (Ultra Series) Product type Interconnection Primary channel Secondary channel USB Type A DisplayPort Mini-DisplayPort resolution/frame rate resolution/frame rate L493-B2HC R493-B2HC 1x up to 1x up to 1G Cat X 2x USB HID 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz L493-B2HCR...
  • Page 23: Supplementary With Extended Function For Extender Modules

    Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Description 4.4.5 Supplementary with Extended Function for Extender Modules SNMP Modules To monitor all function- and safety-critical components of extender modules and add-on modules of a chassis, SNMP modules installed in the same chassis can be used. SNMP modules can be used to query the status of the extender modules, configure extender module settings, and query and update the firmware of the extender modules and add-on modules.
  • Page 24: Scope Of Delivery

    Description Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Scope of Delivery Depending on the order, the scope of delivery contains the following items and may vary depending on country of delivery and customer specification: Product type Scope of delivery KVM Extender pair • 1x CPU Unit in Draco vario chassis •...
  • Page 25: Product Views Extender Modules Single-Head

    Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Description Product Views Extender Modules Single-Head 4.7.1 Extender Module L-/R483-BPHC/-BSHC and L-/R493-BPHC Source side (CPU module) Sink side (CON module) Fig. 8 Interface side L-/R483-BPHC/-BSHC and L-/R493-BPHC Mini-USB, service interface Mini-USB, service interface Cat X, interconnection Cat X, interconnection USB Type B, USB HID USB Type A, USB HID device 1...
  • Page 26: Extender Module L-/R483-Bphsr/-Bshsr/-Bphxr And L-/R493-Bphsr/-Bphxr

    Description Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 4.7.4 Extender Module L-/R483-BPHSR/-BSHSR/-BPHXR and L-/R493-BPHSR/-BPHXR Source side (CPU module) Sink side (CON module) Fig. 11 Interface side L-/R483-BPHSR/-BSHSR/-BPHXR and L-/R493-BPHSR/-BPHXR Mini-USB, service interface Mini-USB, service interface Fiber, primary interconnection 1 Fiber, primary interconnection 1 Fiber, secondary interconnection 2 Fiber, secondary interconnection 2 USB Type B, USB HID...
  • Page 27: Product Views Extender Modules Dual-Head

    Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Description Product Views Extender Modules Dual-Head 4.8.1 Extender Module L-/R483-B2HC/-B2SHC and L-/R493-B2HC Source side (CPU module) Sink side (CON module) Fig. 12 Interface side L-/R483-B2HC/-B2SHC and L-/R493-B2HC Mini-USB, service interface Mini-USB, service interface Cat X, interconnection Cat X, interconnection USB Type B, USB HID USB Type A, USB HID device 1...
  • Page 28: Extender Module L-/R483-B2Hs/-B2Shs/-B2Hx And L-/R493-B2Hs/-B2Hx

    Description Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 4.8.3 Extender Module L-/R483-B2HS/-B2SHS/-B2HX and L-/R493-B2HS/-B2HX Source side (CPU module) Sink side (CON module) Fig. 14 Interface side L-/R483-B2HS/-B2SHS/-B2HX and L-/R493-B2HS/-B2HX Mini-USB, service interface Mini-USB, service interface Fiber, interconnection Fiber, interconnection USB Type B, USB HID USB Type A, USB HID device 1 DisplayPort 1.1, input (primary channel) USB Type A, USB HID device 2...
  • Page 29: Status Indication Of The Extender Modules

    Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Description Status Indication of the Extender Modules LED of Extender Modules on Board The modules have a multicolor LED for status indication on the PCB that is visible on the front side of the chassis at the CON and CPU Unit of following chassis: 474-BODY2, 474-BODY2R, 474-BODY2N, 474-BODY4, 474-BODY4R and 474-BODY6R-R1.
  • Page 30: Interconnection Cat X

    Description Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 4.9.1 Interconnection Cat X The following table shows the respective Link LED states/colors (left LED 1, 3 and right LED 2, 4) of the CPU Unit and the CON Unit for the respective situation. Pos. 1/3 Pos.
  • Page 31: Video And Usb Hid - Point-To-Point Connection - Single-Head Extender Modules

    Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Description 4.9.3 Video and USB HID - Point-to-Point Connection - Single-Head Extender Modules When extender modules are connected directly, the LEDs behave differently depending on whether there is a link connection between the CON Unit and the CPU Unit, whether a video signal is present, at which transmission rate (RBR/HBR) a video signal is transmitted, or whether a USB HID connection exists.
  • Page 32: Video And Usb Hid - Point-To-Point Connection - Dual-Head Extender Modules

    Description Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 4.9.4 Video and USB HID - Point-to-Point Connection - Dual-Head Extender Modules When extender modules are connected directly, the LEDs behave differently depending on whether there is a link connection between the CON Unit and the CPU Unit, whether a video signal is present, at which transmission rate (RBR/HBR) a video signal is transmitted, or whether a USB HID connection exists.
  • Page 33: Video And Usb Hid - Matrix Connection - Single-Head Extender Modules

    Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Description 4.9.5 Video and USB HID - Matrix Connection - Single-Head Extender Modules Extender modules are connected to a matrix, the LEDs behave differently depending on whether there is a link connection between the CON Unit/CPU Unit and the matrix, whether the CON Unit is switched to the CPU Unit, whether a video signal is present, at which transmission rate (RBR/HBR) a video signal is transmitted, or whether a USB HID connection exists.
  • Page 34: Video And Usb Hid - Matrix Connection - Dual-Head Extender Modules

    Description Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 4.9.6 Video and USB HID - Matrix Connection - Dual-Head Extender Modules When extender modules are connected to a matrix, the LEDs behave differently depending on whether there is a link connection between the CON Unit/CPU Unit and the matrix, whether the CON Unit is switched to the CPU Unit, whether a video signal is present, at which transmission rate (RBR/HBR) a video signal is transmitted, or whether a USB HID connection exists.
  • Page 35: Access Options

    For extender modules connected to a matrix, additional functions are available in the management software. For more information, please refer to the manual of the respective IHSE Draco tera matrix. Mini-USB interface Extender modules can be parametrized or updated via Mini-USB interface.
  • Page 36 Access Options Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 NOTICE In a combined KVM matrix/U-switch configuration, select different Hot Keys for the connected extender modules, e.g., 2x Left Shift for access to the matrix and e.g., 2x Right Shift for access to the U-Switch. Hot Keys currently can only be changed at the console and only for that console.
  • Page 37: Management Software

    Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Access Options Management Software The menu structure of the management software is subdivided into various sections.  Open the management software by a double-click on the program icon on the desktop or the file in the directory. Fig.
  • Page 38: Installation

    Installation Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Installation NOTICE Please verify that interconnect cables, interfaces, and handling of the devices comply with the requirements (see chapter 10, page 50). First-time users are recommended to set up the system in a test environment that is limited to a single room. This makes it easier to identify and solve any cabling problems, and experiment with your system more conveniently.
  • Page 39: Configuration

    Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Configuration Configuration Configuration Options via Mini-USB Service Port Both the CPU Unit and the CON Unit can be configured and updated via the Mini-USB service port. When a CPU Unit/CON Unit is connected to a computer using a mini-USB cable, the CPU Unit/CON Unit is displayed in the computer's file manager as an external drive "401xxxxx"...
  • Page 40: Transmission Parameters

    Configuration Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Transmission Parameters 7.2.1 Transmission Parameters (Classic Series) The device operates with a proprietary compression method. In default configuration, the device adapts dynamically to monitor resolution and image content. This configuration is suitable for almost all conditions and should only be modified if image quality is not fully satisfactory. NOTICE In exceptional cases the displayed video image may exhibit "frame dropping"...
  • Page 41: Usb Hid Ghosting

    Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Configuration USB HID Ghosting This function allows specific keyboard and mouse descriptors (device descriptions) to be permanently stored in the CPU Unit. This permanent storage eliminates the need to register and deregister the keyboard and mouse on an operating system each time there is a shared use of a source by two or more consoles within a KVM matrix.
  • Page 42: Configuration File

    Configuration Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Configuration File Config.txt The extender module contains a configuration file ( ) to set specific parameters and to read out device and video information. The configuration file is located on the flash drive of the extender module. The flash drive can be opened by a Mini-USB connection to a computer.
  • Page 43: Parameters

    Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Configuration Parameters For information about parameters available for the usage with add-on modules, please refer to the 474-Add-on Module manual. 7.6.1 Parameters for CPU Units The following parameters can be written into the configuration file of a CPU Unit. In the Series column is listed if there is a restriction to certain devices (e.g., L483-B2xx) or if the mentioned parameters are available for the complete series (e.g., L483/L493).
  • Page 44: Parameters For Con Units

    Configuration Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 7.6.2 Parameters for CON Units The following parameters can be written into the configuration file of a CON Unit. In the Series column you can see if there is a restriction to certain devices (e.g., R483-BPxx) or if the mentioned parameters are available for the complete series (e.g., R483/R493).
  • Page 45: Parameters For Parallel Operation Of Redundant Cpu Units

    Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Configuration 7.6.4 Parameters for parallel Operation of redundant CPU Units CPU Units with a redundant port for interconnect cables offer the possibility for a competing control by two connected CON Units. Taking over control is performed using a keyboard and/or mouse. The release timer function determines the release time of the input devices at one of the CON Units after that control can be taken over from the second CON Unit.
  • Page 46: Operation

    Operation Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Operation Downloading the EDID In the delivery state, the factory-set EDID in the CPU Unit is reported to the source. If these are not the optimal settings for the console monitor, the EDID can be loaded from the console monitor and stored in the internal memory of the CPU Unit.
  • Page 47: Switching Of Video Channels In Dual-Head Mode

    Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Operation Switching of Video Channels in Dual-Head Mode CPU Units offer the possibility for a specific switching of single video channels in Dual-Head mode regarding the device compatibility and the following requirements: The Dual-Head CPU Unit is connected to a Dual-Head source. •...
  • Page 48: Summary Of Keyboard Commands

    Summary of Keyboard Commands Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Summary of Keyboard Commands In the following you find a summary of keyboard commands that can be used in conjunction with 483/493 extender modules and add-on modules. Keyboard commands are fixed to the position of the keys on the keyboard. Keyboard mapping tables may vary for country-specific layouts.
  • Page 49: Managing Of Edid And Usb Hid Ghosting

    Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Summary of Keyboard Commands Managing of EDID and USB HID Ghosting 9.2.1 EDID Keyboard command Function Hot Key, a Download the EDID of a monitor connected to the CON Unit into the CPU Unit. 9.2.2 USB HID Ghosting Keyboard command Function Hot Key, h, w, Enter...
  • Page 50: Overview Of Keyboard Commands

    Overview of Keyboard Commands Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Overview of Keyboard Commands 10.1 Keyboard Commands for Configuration Keyboard command Function Hot Key, c, new Hot Change the Hot Key according to the predefined Hot Key Code table. Key code, Enter Hot Key, c, 0, new Hot Define a freely selectable Hot Key.
  • Page 51: Maintenance

    Recommended: 1 GB Operating system Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 Management software Tera Tool Downloaded from https://www.ihse.de/software with integrated Java Runtime Connection Mini USB port Available via Mini USB cable between computer and extender module service port. Network port Via network cable between computer and matrix, computer and SNMP board, or computer and SNMP chassis.
  • Page 52: Connecting To The Extender Module

    Strongly recommended: Oracle Java 1.8 update 152, or higher. (https://adoptopenjdk.net, https://github.com/ojdkbuild/ojdkbuild Management software Tera Tool Downloaded from https://www.ihse.com/software Connection Mini USB port Available via Mini USB cable between computer and extender module service port. Network port Via network cable between computer and matrix, computer and SNMP board, or computer and SNMP chassis.
  • Page 53 Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Maintenance The update dialog appears. 4. Connect the extender module to your computer running the management software using a Mini-USB cable. 5. Power up the extender module. 6. Click Search Extender. Management software Flash Update - Search Extender Fig.
  • Page 54 Maintenance Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 9. Click Next > after successful identification. Fig. 25 Management software Flash Update - Identify Extender Type 10. Click Browse… to go to the location the update files are saved. Fig. 26 Management software Flash Update - Update Extender - Select files...
  • Page 55 Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Maintenance 11. Select the update files and click Select in the selection dialog. The firmware available for the extender module is displayed. Firmware requiring any update will be automatically highlighted. 12. Click Update to start the update process. After the update of an MSD firmware, the extender module will automatically be restarted.
  • Page 56 Maintenance Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 16. Power on the extender module. The extender module restarts, and validation begins automatically. The completion of the validation is displayed in the Status Log area. Management software Flash Update - Firmware Check - Firmware verification completed Fig.
  • Page 57: Updating The Firmware Via Mini-Usb Service Port

    Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Maintenance 11.5 Updating the Firmware via Mini-USB Service Port NOTICE To process successful firmware updates and avoid failures:  For firmware update of the extender module, use only stand-alone computers that are not integrated into the extender module setup.
  • Page 58 Maintenance Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 NOTICE Possible update failure with extender modules of the Draco vario ultra Series 493 The extender modules of the Draco vario ultra Series 493 with firmware listed below require special handling of manual firmware updates. These firmware files cannot be overwritten: FZTDPCPU, FZTDPCON, FZVDPCPU, FZVDPCON.
  • Page 59 Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Maintenance Performing Firmware Updates via Copy & Paste NOTICE Possible update failure with extender modules of the Draco vario ultra Series 493 The extender modules of the Draco vario ultra Series 493 with firmware listed below require special handling of manual firmware updates.
  • Page 60: Resetting An Extender Module To The Factory Settings

    Maintenance Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 11.6 Resetting an Extender Module to the Factory Settings NOTICE If a firmware update has been carried out since the delivery, the latest installed firmware version is retained. To reset extender modules back to default, there are the following possibilities: Parameter 1.
  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 12.1 General Failures Diagnosis Possible reason Measure Config.txt Config.txt Parameter not set or saved.  Write the parameter into parameter without file and save changes. function. Start command #CFG not set.  Write the start command #CFG into first Config.txt line of the file.
  • Page 62: Troubleshooting With Matrix Connection

    Troubleshooting Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Diagnosis Possible reason Measure CPU Unit and No video signal detected.  Check the video cable to the source. CON Unit:  Download the EDID from console LED 5 and 6 light up monitors (see chapter 8.1, page 46). violet.
  • Page 63 Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Troubleshooting Diagnose Possible reason Measure CPU Unit: No link connection between CON Unit and  Check the interconnect cables. LED 5 and 6 light up CPU Unit available.  Check the connectors. red. CON Unit not switched to the CPU Unit. ...
  • Page 64: Usb Hid

    Troubleshooting Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 12.3 USB HID CPU side (CPU module) Console side (CON module) Fig. 32 Interface side extender module USB HID - Failure indication 12.3.1 Troubleshooting with Point-to-Point Connection In the following, diagnoses, causes and measures are described for the case that a video signal is present. See also status indication of the extender modules in chapter 4.9, from page 29.
  • Page 65: Troubleshooting With Matrix Connection

    Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Troubleshooting Diagnosis Possible reason Measure CPU Unit: No link connection between CON Unit and  Check the interconnect cables. LED 5 and 6 light up 1x CPU Unit available.  Check the connectors. red and green each CPU Unit: No link connection between CON Unit and ...
  • Page 66 Troubleshooting Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Diagnosis Possible reason Measure CPU Unit: No link connection between CON Unit and  Check the interconnect cables. LED 5 and 6 light up 1x CPU Unit available.  Check the connectors. red and green each. CON Unit not switched to the CPU Unit.
  • Page 67: Technical Data

    Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Technical Data Technical Data 13.1 Interfaces 13.1.1 DisplayPort 1.1 Video The video interface supports the DisplayPort 1.1 standard. Depending on the control of the monitor (blanking type), different transmission rates result for Single-Head operation or Dual-Head operation. BPHx and B2Hx Resolution with frame rate Effective...
  • Page 68: Mini Displayport 1.1

    Technical Data Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 13.1.2 Mini DisplayPort 1.1 Video The video interface supports the DisplayPort 1.1 standard. Depending on the control of the monitor (blanking type), different transmission rates for Single-Head operation or Dual-Head operation are available. Operating mode Resolution with frame rate Effective Color...
  • Page 69: Mini-Usb

    Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Technical Data 13.1.4 Mini-USB The Mini-USB interface enables a customer specified communication with extender modules. The firmware could also be updated using this interface. 13.1.5 RJ45 (Interconnect) Cat X devices offer a 1000BASE-T interface to establish an interconnection between Cat X devices. All four wire pairs are used in both directions.
  • Page 70: Fiber

    Technical Data Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Type of Interconnect Cable The extender modules require interconnect cabling specified for Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T). The use of solid core (AWG24), shielded, Cat 5e (or better) is recommended. Type of cable Specification Cat X installation cable S/UTP (Cat 5e) cable according to EIA/TIA-568, standard 568-A or 568-B.
  • Page 71 Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Technical Data Maximum Transmission Range for Video and USB HID Signals (End-to-End Connection) NOTICE Transmission ranges when using add-on modules with transparent USB When using L474/R474 add-on modules with transparent USB, the binding specifications stated in the data sheets of the add-on modules apply.
  • Page 72: Connector Pinouts

    Technical Data Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 13.3 Connector Pinouts Upstream/Downstream The pins of the DisplayPort sockets are assigned differently. Upstream: data is sent (e.g., source, graphics card, video output of a device) Downstream: data is received (e.g., sink, monitor, video input of a device 13.3.1 DisplayPort - Upstream Connector Signal...
  • Page 73: Mini-Displayport - Upstream

    Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Technical Data 13.3.3 Mini-DisplayPort - Upstream Connector Signal Signal ML_Lane 1 (n) Hot Plug Detect ML_Lane 3 (n) ML_Lane 0 (p) CONFIG1 ML_Lane 0 (n) ML_Lane 2 (p) CONFIG2 AUX_CH (p) ML_Lane 2 (n) AUX_CH (n) ML_Lane 1 (p) Power Out Return ML_Lane 3 (p)
  • Page 74: Mini-Usb, Type B

    Technical Data Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 13.3.7 Mini-USB, Type B Connector Signal Color +5 V (DC) Data - White Data + Green Not connected Black 13.3.8 RJ45 (Interconnect) Connector Signal Signal 13.3.9 Fiber SFP Typ LC (Interconnect) Connector Diode Signal Data OUT Data IN...
  • Page 75: Environmental Conditions And Emissions

    Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Technical Data 13.4 Environmental Conditions and Emissions Parameter Value Operating temperature 5 to 45 °C (41 to 113 °F) Storage temperature -25 to 60 °C (-13 to 140 °F) Relative humidity Max. 80% non-condensing Operating altitude Max.
  • Page 76: Current Draw And Power Consumption, Series 493

    Technical Data Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 13.5.2 Current Draw and Power Consumption, Series 493 CPU Unit L493- CON Unit R493- Max. power Max. power Product type Max. current draw consumption Max. current draw consumption BPHC 790 mA 3.6 W 1.100 mA 5.1 W BPHCR 870 mA...
  • Page 77: Mtbf

    Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Technical Data Product type Max. weight CPU Unit L483-/L493- Max. weight CON Unit R483-/R493- B2SHC 100 g 100 g B2SHCR 110 g 105 g B2SHS 120 g 120 g B2SHSR 145 g 145 g 13.8 MTBF Specific MTBF values (mean time between failure) can be requested from the manufacturer’s technical support if required.
  • Page 78: Technical Support

    Technical Support Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Technical Support Prior to contacting support please ensure you have read this manual, and then installed and set-up your KVM extender as recommended. 14.1 Support Checklist To efficiently handle your request, it is necessary that you complete a support request checklist (Download). Please ensure that you have the following information available before you call: •...
  • Page 79: Glossary

    Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Glossary Glossary The following terms are commonly used in this manual or in video and KVM technology. Term Description AES/EBU Interface specification for the transmission of digital stereo, two-channel, or mono audio signals between different devices according to the AES3 standard. Cat X Any Cat 5e (Cat 6, Cat 7) cable.
  • Page 80 Glossary Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Term Description SFPs (Small Form Factor Pluggable) are pluggable interface modules for Gigabit connections. SFP modules are available for Cat X and fiber cables. Single-Head A system with one video port. Single-Mode 9 µm single-mode fiber cable. TOSLINK Standardized fiber connection system for digital transmission of audio signals (F05 plug connection).
  • Page 81: Index

    Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Index Index USB HID ..............68 Access Options ............35 Command Mode ........... 35 Keyboard Commands Management Software ......... 37 Overview Accessories ............... 23 Configuration ............ 50 Operation ............50 Configuration Summary Configuration File ..........42 Command Mode ..........
  • Page 82 Index Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Ultra Series ............40 B2HS ..............28 Pinout ................ 72 B2HSR .............. 28 DisplayPort Downstream ........72 B2HX ..............28 DisplayPort Upstream ........... 72 B2HXR .............. 28 Fiber SFP Typ LC (Interconnect)......74 BPHC ..............25 Mini-DisplayPort Downstream ......
  • Page 83 Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Index Mini-USB ............69 RJ45 (Interconnect) .......... 69 USB HID ............68 MTBF ..............77 Power Consumption Series 483 ............75 Series 493 ............76 Weight ..............76 Technical Support ............. 78 Shipping Checklist ..........78 Support Checklist ..........
  • Page 84: Table Of Figures

    Table of Figures Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Table of Figures Fig. 1 KVM Extender pair with CPU Unit and CON Unit ..................13 Fig. 2 Embedding/de-embedding of signals in a KVM extender pair (example L- /R474-BAE)......13 Fig. 3 De-embedding of audio signals in a KVM extender pair (example R474-BDX) .......... 14 Fig.
  • Page 85: Change Log

    Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 Change Log Change Log This table offers an overview about the most important changes available, such as new functions, changed configuration or operation. Edition Date Firmware Software Chapter New functions/changes version version REV04.00 2022-08-22 Latest V5.1.0.0, The manual has been reworked by extracting chapters of chassis and add-on modules version 2022-01-17...

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