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CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION
Connect the other end of the second CATx or MM fiber cable to the other CATx or MM fiber port on the Network Switch.
For the extender without Network Switch (see Appendix A):
WARNING! The ACX310F-R2 or ACX310FIA-R2 is a Class 1 Laser Product. Avoid exposure to the beam!
If you are using MM fiber cable, make sure the dust protectors on the Network Switch and Extenders have been removed.
Connect one end of the CATx or MM fiber cable (not included) to the kvm-link port on the local unit. Make sure that the plug is
latched.
Connect the other end of the CATx or MM fiber cable to the kvm-link port on the remote unit. Make sure that the plug is latched.
17. If you are using a Network Switch, connect your other workstations (remote extenders) and computers (local extenders)
with the Network Switch (see Appendix B).
18. If you are using a Network Switch, connect the Power supply to the AC connection on the Network Switch.
19. Connect a power supply to the DC connection on the local unit.
20. Connect the other power supply to the DC connection on the remote unit.
3.3 STARTUP
To start up the system without a switch:
1. Make sure that the two monitors and the computer are switched on.
2. If you are using a Network Switch, connect the power supply to a grounded wall socket.
3. Connect both extender power supplies to a grounded wall socket. Both extenders will start an initialization process. The red
status LED blinks a few seconds. After a few seconds, the status LED lights green. The monitor will displays your computer’s
desktop or any open applications.
3.4 REPLACING THE SFP MODULE
The ACX310F-R2 or ACX310FIA-R2 is delivered with a multimode SFP module in each transmitter and receiver.
To replace an SFP module with a different SFP module:
1. Remove the black dust protector from the SFP module.
2. Pull the metal latch of the SFP module forwards until it is at a right angle.
3. Replace the SFP module with the other module. Put the metal latch back in position. Only use SFP modules from Black Box, or
recommended by Black Box Technical Support (call 877-877-2269 or email [email protected]).
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FIGURE 3-3. REPLACING THE SFP MODULE
