Power; Matrix Operations; Switching Partitions; Secure Direct Port Access - Extron electronics FOX3 Matrix Series User Manual

Power

Apply power by connecting one or both power cords between the Primary and Redundant
AC power connectors and the AC sources. The switcher performs a self-test that flashes
the front panel power LEDs. The current configuration and all presets are saved in non-
volatile memory. When power is applied, the most recent configuration is retrieved.
If an error occurs during the self-test, the switcher locks up and fails to respond to
commands. If the switcher locks up on power-up, call the Extron S3 Sales and Technical
Support Hotline (see the contact numbers listed on the

Matrix Operations

The FOX3 Matrix can be operated in one of two modes: Port mode and System Map mode.
NOTE: The FOX3 matrix is initially in Port mode when it is powered for the first time.
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Switching Partitions

The FOX3 Matrix can be partitioned via PCS to segregate groups of SFPs as an
independent set of inputs and outputs. Ties can only be made from inputs to outputs within
a partition. Partitions should be configured as part of the initial configuration of the matrix.
Using the partitions, the FOX3 Matrix can switch between FOX and FOX II endpoints in a 4G
partition, while switching between FOX3 endpoints in a completely separate 10G partition
(see the FOX3 Matrix Series PCS Help File for detailed instructions to partition the matrix).
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Secure Direct Port Access

Open an associated UART port to send serial data to an endpoint captive screw port on an
SSH connection. The control system connects via LAN port to the FOX3 Matrix LAN port.
The device being controlled connects to the receiver RS-232 captive screw port. The user
must configure the endpoint for Ethernet to Captive Screw RS-232 Insertion via PCS (see
the FOX3 Matrix Series PCS Help File).
Example of an Ethernet to captive screw system (see
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In Port mode, each physical SFP on the Matrix represents 1 Input and 1 Output,
numbered according to its physical location on the Matrix.
In System Map mode, multiple SFP modules can be combined via PCS to create
a configuration map. This mode is used to simplify system switching and USB group
switching for cross display applications (see the FOX3 Matrix System Map Setup Guide
available at www.extron.com
PCS for detailed instructions).
• If the user attempts to make a tie between an input and output that are not in the
same partition, the matrix does not make the tie and issues an E14 error message.
The matrix audio inputs and outputs are not part of any partition and can be
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connected to any input or output regardless of the SFP partitions.
On the FOX3 Matrix, configure the Secure Direct Port Access via PCS and assign
the UART ports.
On the FOX3 transmitter and receiver, configure the RS-232 Insertion via PCS.
The control system is connected to the FOX3 Matrix Ethernet LAN port.
The control system then sends a control command through the receiver fiber SFP A
port, to the receiver captive screw port, to the display to take some action.
The response from the display is sent back to the control system.
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