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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 Ser vSwitch CWDM Mux. It’s suitable
for all kinds of single-mode fiber cables. I t 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 sys tem 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)