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Chapter 2: Overview
2. Overview
2.1 Description
2.1.1 Application
The ServSwitch DKM FX is used to establish connections from consoles (monitor,
keyboard, mouse, and other peripheral devices) to various sources (computer,
CPU). In a maximum configuration, up to 288 independent ports can be defined
and switched either as a console or a CPU.
The ServSwitch DKM FX Compact is used to establish connections from consoles
(monitor, keyboard, mouse, and other peripheral devices) to various sources
(computer, CPU). In a maximum configuration, up to 8 (using the ACXC8 or
ACXC8F), 16 (using the ACXC16), 32 (using the ACXC32), 48 (using the
ACXC48), 48 CATx ports/16 SFP slots (using the ACXC48F16), or 48 CATx
ports/32 SFP slots (using the ACXC48F32), 64 CATx (using the ACXC64), or 80
CATx (using the ACXC80) independent ports can be defined and switched either
as a console or a CPU.
The ServSwitch DKM FX or FXC is mainly specified for the use with extenders that
are able to transmit video, KVM, and USB 2.0 signals. You can also use it as a
video-only matrix.
For the connection between the ServSwitch DKM FX or FXC and the peripheral
devices, such as KVM extenders or video sources, you can use CATx, fiber, or
coaxial cables, depending on the hardware used.
The ServSwitch DKM FX serves as a repeater. You can place it up to 6.2 miles
(10 km) from the consoles and 6.2 miles (10 km) from the sources.