Thinklogical MX48 Router Manual - Manual (Page 7)

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1 Introduction
1.1 Product Overview
The MX48 is a compact, high performance router and non-blocking matrix switch for complete, end-to-
end routing of video and peripheral signals over multi-mode or single-mode fiber optic cable. Being
protocol agnostic the router supports a variety of formats, DVI, Dual-link DVI, 3G, HD, SD SDI, Dual-link
SDI, USB 1.0, USB 1.1, USB 2.0, FireWire 800, serial, and audio. This highly reliable and resilient router
is expandable from 16 x 16 up to 48 x 48. This allows for flexible deployment configurations for a variety
of small to medium sized computing environments such as corporate conference rooms, hospital or
higher education presentation rooms, regional or local broadcast facilities, or small post production
houses. The MX48 Router is available with LC-type fiber connectors.
1.2 Contents
When you receive your Thinklogical
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MX48 Router, you should find the following items:
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MX48 Chassis (includes Power Module, Fan Tray Unit, and Controller Card)
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Touchscreen (available as front mount, rack mount or standalone)
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Power Cord
– PWR-000056-R (International connections may differ)
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CAT5 Cable Assembly, 15 Feet – CBL000001-015FR
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Product Manual CD
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Product Quick Start Guide
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Chassis Options (Spares):
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Fail-Over Controller Card – MXM-000001
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Spare Fan Tray – MXM-000002
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Spare Power Module
– MXM-000003
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Data Upstream/Downstream Re-timer Card, 16 Ports – MXM-000T16
The MX48 is offered with a Touchscreen which allows the user to easily make connections with minimal
set up time. The Touchscreen is available in the following three options, depending on th
e user’s needs:
Front-Mounted, Rack-Mounted, or Standalone. See Appendix C: Touchscreen for more details.
Figure 1: MX48 Router with Front-Mounted Touchscreen (MXR-000048-FM)