Black Box ACXCWDM4, ServSwitchTM CWDM Mux manual Overview

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Chapter 2: Overview

2. Overview

2.1 Introduction

The ServSwitch CWDM Mux breaks away from the traditional model of using fiber interconnection cables. With the ServSwitch CWDM Mux, you can send up to four bidirectional data streams simultaneously over a single pair of fiber cables. Wherever you run low on installed fibers or when you want to avoid installing new fibers, you can use the ServSwitch CWDM Mux. It’s suitable for all kinds of single-mode fiber cables. It works with matching CDWM transceiver modules with wavelengths of 1530, 1550, 1570, or 1590 nm.

A ServSwitch CWDM Mux reduces the number of required fibers for a number of independent data links. The ServSwitch CWDM Mux mixes the signals in different wavelengths onto a single fiber and splits it again into the original signals at the end of a link. A basic ServSwitch CWDM Mux system consists of a local KVM extender unit and a remote KVM extender unit.

2.2 Features

The ServSwitch CWDM Mux offers the following features:

Support for up to four data streams.

Support for 9-μ single-mode fibers.

No power supply unit is required.

Small footprint chassis.

Rackmountable.

2.3 What’s Included

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

• ServSwitch single-mode transmitters and receivers (ACS4001A-R2-SM)

2.5 Accessories

ServSwitch CWDM Mux Transceiver 1530 nm (LFP254) for the ACS4001A-R2-SM transmitter and receiver

ServSwitch CWDM Mux Transceiver 1550 nm (LFB255) for the ACS4001A-R2-SM transmitter and receiver

ServSwitch CWDM Mux Transceiver 1570 nm (LFP256) for the ACS4001A-R2-SM transmitter and receiver

ServSwitch CWDM Mux Transceiver 1590 nm (LFB257) for the ACS4001A-R2-SM transmitter and receiver

19" rackmount kit to mount up to 2 WDM mux/demux devices (ACS2209A-RMK)

724-746-5500 blackbox.com

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Contents ServSwitch Cwdm Mux Trademarks Used in this Manual ServSwitch Cwdm MuxFCC and IC RFI Statements ServSwitch Cwdm Mux Safety Precautions and Installation Guidelines Safety Precautions and Installation GuidelinesTable of Contents Quick Setup Guide Quick Setup GuideSpecifications Overview Hardware Description Example of a ServSwitch Cwdm Mux SystemCompatibility System Setup InstallationDiagnostics Interconnection Cable RequirementsTroubleshooting Problem/Solutions TroubleshootingContacting Black Box Shipping and PackagingAppendix A. Rackmount Options Appendix B. Glossary Appendix B GlossaryAbout Black Box Black Box Tech Support FREE! Live /7