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TLX12 Matrix Switch Product Manual
thinklogical
Rev. E, Oct., 2019
External Control CPU Minimum Requirements
The External Control CPU must meet the following minimum requirements
(including requirements
for
using Thinklogical’s System Management Portfolio)
:
•
System Management Interface
package requires Debian 32 or 64 bit.
•
Configurator
and
Hot Key Manager
run on Linux (RedHat 32 & 64 bit,
Debian 32 & 64 bit or Windows XP, 7, and 8).
•
RAM
(minimum):
Linux:
1GB
Windows:
4GB
OSX:
4GB
•
VIDEO:
Works with all video adapters. (Not required if the computer is used as a headless server.)
•
KEYBOARD/MOUSE:
Works with any keyboard/mouse/touchpad. (Not required if the computer is
used as a headless server.)
•
NETWORK:
One port minimum, although two ports are recommended for security considerations.
•
DISK SPACE:
Thinklogical programs typically use less than 40 MB.
•
SERIAL PORT:
1 optional RS-232 serial port (Crestron/AMX serial access)
Pluggable SFP+ Modules
Each Fiber-Optic Chassis contains rows of SFP+ modules that serve
as the fiber-optic couplers for the fiber cables to and from the
Thinklogical Transmitter and Receiver Extenders.
The SFP+ Optical Module is an 8Gbs Short-Wavelength Transceiver
designed for use in bi-directional Fiber-Optic Channel links. The
modules have LC-type connectors, are hot-pluggable and operate
on 3.3VDC.
Always use
dust caps
to protect against dust and damage when
a fiber-optic connector is not attached to its coupling device
(fiber-optic equipment, bulkheads, etc.). All Thinklogical Matrix
Switch SFPs are fully populated with dust plugs upon shipment.
Note:
It is good practice to immediately install dust plugs in unused SFP modules and on
the ferrules of unconnected fiber-optic cables.
Each fiber-optic TLX12 Chassis has 12 SFP+
Modules
, each mounted within a grounded
metal enclosure. Each SFP is locked into its
enclosure with a built-in latch handle that can be
opened for removal or locked for installation
(right).
The latch handle spans the two LC ports. Arrows
printed on the handle indicate which port is an
INPUT (
) and which is an OUTPUT (
).
SFP+ Latch Closed
SFP+ Latch Open
