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  • Page 2 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 M X 4 8 R o u t e r P r o d u c t M a n u a l , R e v . E , S e p t . 2 0 1 3...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Input/Output Cards ......................... 10 2.4 Firmware ........................... 11 On Screen Display (OSD) - Firmware Option ................. 11 Upgrades ............................11 3 Connecting to the MX48 ........................12 3.1 Pluggable SFP+ ........................12 3.2 Fiber Optic Cable ........................13 Requirements ..........................13 Handling Fiber Optic Cable ......................
  • Page 4 Our Address ........................... 22 APPENDIX A: ORDERING INFORMATION ..................22 APPENDIX B: QUICK START GUIDE ....................23 APPENDIX C: MX48 TOUCHSCREEN ....................24 APPENDIX D: X4 CONFIGURATOR SOFTWARE ................26 APPENDIX E: SECURE APPLICATIONS ..................... 41 M X 4 8 R o u t e r P r o d u c t M a n u a l , R e v . E , S e p t . 2 0 1 3...

  • Page 5: Preface

    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. Laser Information Thinklogical Routers are designed and identified as Class 1 LASER products. Fiber-Optic Cables...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 7: Laser Information

    Figure 2: MX48 Router with Rack-Mounted Touch Screen configuration (MXR-000048-RM). 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 M X 4 8 R o u t e r P r o d u c t M a n u a l , R e v .

  • Page 8: Theory Of Operation

    1.4 Theory of Operation MRTS Technology Thinklogical MX48 Router is used together as a system with our Thinklogical Velocity Extenders ® 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.

  • Page 9: System Features

    2 System Features 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 •...

  • Page 10: Mx48 Technical Specifications

    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"...

  • Page 11: Mx48 Modules

    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.

  • Page 12: Controller Card

    Figure 6: MX48 Fan Tray with Alarm Annunciator The Critical Hardware Alarms are as follows: 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).
  • Page 13 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.

  • Page 14: Input/Output Cards

    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.

  • Page 15: Firmware

    Figure 10: The MX48 I/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.

  • Page 16: Connecting To The Mx48

    Figure 11: SFP+ Module; it is good practice to install dust plugs in unused SFP+s Each I/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 can be opened for removal or locked for installation.

  • Page 17: Fiber Optic Cable

    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).

  • Page 18: Connecting To The Receiver

    Receiver using standard cables. Power can 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).

  • Page 19: Order Of Installation Events

    I/O cards are properly seated in the unit. All of the I/O cards have thumb screw retainers. 3. After checking the I/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.

  • Page 20: How To Install Or Replace A Controller Card

    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.

  • Page 21: How To Replace A Power Supply

    Note: Be sure to 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. Note: No shutdown is required prior to replacing the Fan Tray.

  • Page 22: Regulatory & Safety Compliance

    Regulatory Compliance Thinklogical ’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...

  • Page 23: Supplementary Information

    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 &...

  • Page 24: Product Serial Number

    Customer Support Thank you for choosing a Thinklogical product for your application. We appreciate your business and ® are dedicated to helping you successfully use our product. Thinklogical is here to help you. ® Thinklogical is an engineering company and you will receive the information you require directly from ®...

  • Page 25: Fax

    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 Thinklogical authorized dealer where you purchased the ®...

  • Page 26: Our Address

    MXM-D00C16 Multi-Media 48 Router Data Input/Output Card, 16 Ports, Coaxial Multi-Media 48 Router Data Input/Output Re-timer Card, 16 Ports, MXM-D00T16 Coaxial 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 M X 4 8 R o u t e r P r o d u c t M a n u a l , R e v .

  • Page 27: Appendix B: Quick Start Guide

    APPENDIX B: QUICK START GUIDE MX48 Router Quick Start Guide M X 4 8 R o u t e r P r o d u c t M a n u a l , R e v . E , S e p t . 2 0 1 3...

  • Page 28: Appendix C: Mx48 Touchscreen

    The names of Sources and Destinations can also easily be changed from this page using the browser. Set 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.
  • Page 29 (they turn blue when selected) and press “CONNECT”. To break a connection, select a destination (it turns blue when selected) and press “DISCONNECT”. Figure C4: Rack-Mounted Router with touch screen mounted in a rack along with Thinklogical VelocityKVM T-4200 units. ®...

  • Page 30: Appendix D: X4 Configurator Software

    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 controlled via a web-based software package running on a Control Rack Computer running Microsoft Windows or Linux.
  • Page 31 To make a Connection a. Click a source to select it b. Click one or more destinations to make a connection 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.
  • Page 32 To “take” control of the keyboard and mouse on a different connection right click mouse and select “Take Mouse”. 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.
  • Page 33 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"...
  • Page 34 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 designed to mirror the experience of editing on a spreadsheet.
  • Page 35 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.
  • Page 36 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).
  • Page 37 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.
  • Page 38 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:...
  • Page 39 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.
  • Page 40 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.
  • Page 41 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. NOTE: If no other destination is using the source at the time the (VIEW) button is pressed, then the new destination will also get control of the keyboard/mouse.) "SHARE"...
  • Page 42 Figure D13: View of Log File CONFIGURATION FILE STRUCTURE 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.
  • Page 43 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”. Figure D14: Global Values The second type of value is part of a list.
  • Page 44 Figure D18: Right clicking a column Figure D19: After selecting “Append” from the “Column” drop down 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.

  • Page 45: Appendix E: Secure Applications

    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.
  • Page 46 MX Router. It is also recommended that Restricted Switching be fully tested before implementing multiple levels of security classification domains on 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.
  • Page 47 Note: 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 ;...
  • Page 48 (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). “o”,1,1 “o”,2,2 Important Notes: “o”,3,3 • The MX48 Router can support 48 priority levels. “o”,4,4 “o”,6,4 “o”,7,3 “o”,8,2 “o”,9,1...
  • Page 49 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.
  • Page 50 RED NETWORK 4 PORTS 25-48 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.
  • Page 51 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.
  • Page 52 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 (& $ % >) and punctuation marks (? “- ! ) increase the strength of a password.
  • Page 53 MX48 Secure Application M X 4 8 R o u t e r P r o d u c t M a n u a l , R e v . E , S e p t . 2 0 1 3...

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