Chapter 3: Installation

3. Installation

3.1 System Setup

NOTE: If you are a first-time user, we recommend that you set up the system in the same room as a test setup. This will allow you to identify and solve any cabling problems, and experiment with your system more conveniently.

Setup of the ServSwitch DKM FX

1.Install the CPU and I/O boards.

2.Connect the keyboard, mouse, and monitor to the CPU board of the ServSwitch DKM FX.

3.Connect the ServSwitch DKM FX to the power supply.

4.Open OSD via hotkey and log in with administrator rights in the main menu under configuration (see Section 4.2.1).

5.Configure initially as requested.

NOTE: After configuring the system, we recommend that you save the configuration by selecting Configuration > Save and restart the ServSwitch DKM FX by selecting Restart Matrix.

6.Optional: Establish a network connection between the ServSwitch DKM FX and the Java tool to set an extended configuration (see Section 4.2.2).

Setup of Extender

1.Connect the CON units to the ServSwitch DKM FX by using the interconnect cables (CATx or fiber).

2.Connect the CON units to the input devices to be used (for example, keyboard and mouse).

3.Connect the 5-VDC power supply units to the CON units.

4.Check the basic function of the CON unit by opening the OSD via hotkey.

5.Connect the source (computer, CPU) to the CPU unit of the extender by using the provided connection cables.

6.Connect the CPU unit to the ServSwitch DKM FX by using the provided interconnect cables (CATx or fiber).

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ACX080, ACX288-PS, ServSwitch DKM-FX, ACX288, ACX048 specifications

The demand for versatile and effective connectivity solutions has led to the emergence of innovative devices such as the Black Box ACXIO8-SM, ServSwitch DKM-FX, ACX288-CTL, ACX080, and ACX288. These products are designed to streamline the management of AV and data signals across various environments, making them essential for businesses and enterprises that rely on seamless communication and control.

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