Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) Customer FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 Support Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Information Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
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Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks, and ServSwitch is a trademark, of BB Technologies, Inc. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.
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FCC and IC RFI Statements Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada Radio Frequency Interference Statements This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause inter ference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
ServSwitch CWDM Mux Instrucciones de Seguridad (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement) 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. 3.
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Safety Precautions and Installation Guidelines Safety Precautions and Installation Guidelines For reliable and safe long-term operation, follow these installation guidelines: • Only use in dry, indoor environments. • The remote unit, local unit, and any power supplies can get warm. Do not locate them in an enclosed space without any airflow.
Quick Setup Guide Quick Setup Guide This section briefly describes how to install your ServSwitch CWDM Mux system. Unless you are an experienced user, we recommend that you follow the full procedures described in the rest of this manual. Install system 1.
ServSwitch CWDM Mux 1. Specifications Connectors: LC duplex fiber Maximum Length of Interconnection Cable (Fiber–LC Connectors): Single-mode 9 µm: 40,000 m (approx. 25 miles) Temperature Tolerance: Operating: 41 to 113° F (5 to 45° C); Storage: -13 to +140° F (-25 to +60° C) Relative Humidity: Up to 80%, noncondensing Power: No power supply required Size: ServSwitch...
Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com. • (2) ServSwitch CWDM Muxes (ACXCWDM4): (1) local unit + (1) remote unit (local and remote units are identical) • CD-ROM containing this user’s manual (includes quick setup instructions) 2.4 You Will Also Need...
Duplex LC connector Interconnect port 2.7 Example of a ServSwitch CWDM Mux System ServSwitch ServSwitch (1) pair of single-mode fiber CWDM Mux CWDM Mux (ACXCWDM4) (ACXCWDM4) ACS4001A-R2-SM ACS4001A-R2-SM remote unit local unit Figure 2-2. Typical ServSwitch CWDM Mux application. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...
ServSwitch CWDM Mux 3. Installation For first-time users, we recommend that you carry out a test placement, confined to a single room, before commencing full instal- lation. This will help you to identify and solve any cabling problems, and experiment with the KVM extender system more easily. 3.1 Interconnection Cable Requirements To connect the local and remote ACS4001A-R2-SM units to the ServSwitch CWDM Mux box and to interconnect the ServSwitch CWDM Mux boxes, you’ll need:...
• If you are shipping it for repair, please include the ServSwitch CWDM Mux’s external power supplies. If you are returning it, please include everything you received with it. Before you ship the unit back to your Black Box for repair or return, contact us to get a Return Authorization (RA) number.
(10.3 x 14.3 x 4.2 cm) into a 19“ server rack. The rackmount kit requires 1U of rack space. Use blank plates to cover unused device positions. The Rackmount Kit (ACS2209A-RMK) contains the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com.
Appendix B: Glossary Appendix B. Glossary The following terms are used in this manual: Fiber: single-mode or multimode fiber cable. Single-mode: 9-µ single-mode fiber cable. Multimode: 62.5-µ or 50-µ multimode fiber cable. KVM: Keyboard, video, and mouse. Console: Keyboard, mouse, and monitor. Dual Access: A system allowing connection of local and remote user consoles.
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