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1. SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................................................................ 4
2. OVERVIEW....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Introduction................................................................................................................................................................................................6
2.2 Features.....................................................................................................................................................................................................6
2.3 What’s Included.........................................................................................................................................................................................6
2.4 Hardware Description...............................................................................................................................................................................7
2.4.1 Transmitter........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.4.2 Receiver..............................................................................................................................................................................................................10
3. CONNECTION DIAGRAM............................................................................................................................................................. 13
4. INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
APPENDIX B. DISCLAIMER/TRADEMARKS.................................................................................................................................. 17
B.1 Disclaimer................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
B.2 Trademarks.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
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NOTE: Other SFPs may work but have not been validated by Black Box, we recommend you use the suggested SFPs to avoid technical
incompatibilities. SFP is not included in the package, must be ordered separately.
2. Connect one end of a DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort port on the source device (e.g. computer, server, or other IT device).
Then connect the other end to the DP IN port located on the TX unit.
3. Connect the DisplayPort display to the DP OUT port on the TX unit.
4. Connect the DisplayPort display to the DP OUT port on the RX unit.
5. Connect the USB ports of the source device and the TX unit with a USB type A-B cable. Then plug a USB keyboard, mouse, or other
USB devices into the USB ports of the RX unit.
6. Connect the RS-232 ports of the source device and the TX unit. Then connect the RS-232 ports of the RS-232 device on the RX unit
side and the RX unit.
7. C
onnect the microphone/speaker ports of the source device and the TX unit with the audio microphone/speaker combo cable.
Then, plug the microphone and speaker into the microphone and speaker ports of the RX unit.
8. For the CATx model, use a CAT5e cable to connect the CATx link ports on the TX unit and the RX unit.
9. For the fiber model, use two SFP modules and an optical fiber cable to connect the fiber link ports on the TX unit and the RX unit.
10. Plug the power adapter cable into the DC jacks on the TX and RX units.
NOTES:
a. We recommend using the highest quality materials (cables, SFP, etc.) to ensure optimal transmission quality.
b. If the screen does not display when you connect the computer:
1. Make sure the device cables are correctly and firmly attached.
2. Set your display device’s (TV, monitor, etc.) input source as DisplayPort.
3. Check the PC BIOS configuration of the video output setting.
4. Connect your video source to the Display DIRECTLY to check if the video signal gets through.
NOTES:
1. Both the DisplayPort displays respectively connecting to TX and RX units MUST support the same maximum video resolution.
2. SFP module’s bandwidth requirement is 1 Gbps minimum.
3. W
hen plugging into any microphone or speaker ports of TX or RX units, digital DisplayPort audio extension will be disabled and
only analog audio LINE-IN/LINE-OUT extension is enabled.
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Console Connection
Host Connection
Link Port
RJ-45 (KVXLCDP-100, KVXLCDP-200 transmitter) CATx cable – max. length: 330 feet (100 meters)
Fiberoptic cable – max. length: 18.6 miles (30 km), depending on SFP
SFP (KVXLCDPF-100, KVXLCDPF-200 transmitter)
NOTE: The SFP module is not included. Must be ordered separately.
USB Interface
Audio
Serial
General
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Console Connection
Host Connection
Link Port
RJ-45 (KVXLCDP-100 receiver) CATx cable – max. length: 330 feet (100 meters)
Fiberoptic cable – max. length: 18.6 miles (30 km), depending on SFP
SFP (KVXLCDPF-100 receiver)
NOTE: The SFP module is not included. Must be ordered separately.
USB Interface
Host N/A
Device (4) USB 2.0 Type A female for USB device extension
Audio
Serial
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2.1 INTRODUCTION
The KVX Series DisplayPort KVM Extender enables you to locally use one or two DisplayPort monitor(s), USB keyboard/mouse/other
devices, speaker and microphone to operate a remote computer, server or other IT device featuring one or two DisplayPort video
output(s). You can also view the DisplayPort video output(s) of the remote source devices via the DisplayPort output port(s) on the
DisplayPort KVM Extender’s TX unit.
There are four models of the KVX Series DisplayPort KVM Extender: a single-head KVXLCDP-100 via a CATx link, a dual-head
KVXLCDP-200 via a CATx link, a single-head KVXLCDPF-100 via a fiberoptic link, and a dual-head KVXLCDPF-200 via a fiberoptic link.
Each extender consists of a transmitter (TX) and a receiver (RX).
2.2 FEATURES
KVXLCDPF-100: KVXLCDPF-200:
(1) DisplayPort Single-Head KVM Fiber Extender Transmitter (TX) (1) DisplayPort Dual-Head KVM Fiber Extender Transmitter (TX)
(1) DisplayPort Single-Head KVM Fiber Extender Receiver (RX) (1) DisplayPort Dual-Head KVM Fiber Extender Receiver (RX)
(2) 5-VDC, 2-A power supplies (2) 5-VDC, 2-A power supplies
(1) USB Type A to B cable (1) USB Type A to B cable
(1) 4K DisplayPort Cable (4-ft./1.2-m) (2) 4K DisplayPort Cables (4-ft./1.2-m)
(1) audio microphone/speaker combo cable (1) audio microphone/speaker combo cable
NOTE: The SFP modules are not included. NOTE: The SFP modules are not included.
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2.4.1 TRANSMITTER
FRONT PANEL
Figure 2-1 shows the front panel that is common the single-head CATx and the fiber transmitters. Table 2-1 describes the components.
1 2 3 4
Figure 2-2 shows the front panel that is common to the dual-head CATx and fiber transmitters. Table 2-1 describes the components.
1 2 3 4
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BACK PANEL
Figures 2-3 and 2-4 show the back panels of the single-head CATx and fiber transmitters. Table 2-2 describes their components.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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Figures 2-5 and 2-6 show the back panels of the dual-head CATx and fiber transmitters. Table 2-3 describes their components.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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2.4.2 RECEIVER
FRONT PANEL
Figure 2-7 shows the front panel that is common to the single-head CATx and fiber receivers. Table 2-4 describes its components.
1 2 3 4
Figure 2-8 shows the front panel that is common to the dual-head CATx and fiber receivers. Table 2-4 describes its components.
1 2 3 4
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BACK PANEL
Figures 2-9 and 2-10 show the back panels of the single-head CATx and fiber receivers. Table 2-5 describes their components.
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6
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Figures 2-11 and 2-12 show the back panels of the dual-head CATx and fiber receivers. Table 2-6 describes their components.
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6
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USB DisplayPort
DisplayPort
display
display
RS-232 USB
keyboard/mouse
DC 5V DC 5V
- +
CATx cable
DisplayPort
RS-232 device
Audio
Audio
USB DisplayPort
DisplayPort
display
display
RS-232 USB
keyboard/mouse
DC 5V DC 5V
- +
Fiber RS232 USB DP OUT DP IN
- +
CATx RS232 DP OUT
Fiber cable
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NOTE: O ther SFPs may work but have not been validated by Black Box, we recommend you use the suggested SFPs to avoid
technical incompatibilities.
2. Connect one end of a DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort port on the source device (e.g. computer, server or other IT device).
Then connect the other end to the DisplayPort IN port located on the TX unit.
3. Connect the DisplayPort display to the DisplayPort OUT port on the TX unit.
4. Connect the DisplayPort display to the DisplayPort OUT port on the RX unit.
5. Connect the USB ports of the source device and the TX unit with a USB type A-B cable. Then plug a USB keyboard, mouse, or
other USB devices into the USB ports of the RX unit.
6. Connect the RS-232 ports of the source device and the TX unit. Then connect the RS-232 ports of the RS-232 device on the RX
unit side and the RX unit.
7. C
onnect the microphone/speaker ports of the source device and the TX unit with the audio microphone/speaker combo cable.
Then, plug the microphone and speaker into the microphone and speaker ports of the RX unit.
8. For the CATx model, use a CAT5e cable to connect the CATx link ports on the TX unit and the RX unit.
9. For the fiber model, use two SFP modules and an optical fiber cable to connect the fiber link ports on the TX unit and the RX unit.
10. Plug the power adapter cable into the DC jacks on the TX and RX units.
NOTES:
a. We recommend using the highest quality materials (cables, SFP, etc.) to ensure optimal transmission quality.
b. If the screen does not display when you connect the computer:
1. Make sure the device cables are correctly and firmly attached.
2. Set your display device’s (TV, monitor, etc.) input source as DisplayPort.
3. Check the PC BIOS configuration of the video output setting.
4. Connect your video source to the Display DIRECTLY to check if the video signal gets through.
NOTES:
1. Both the DisplayPort displays respectively connecting to TX and RX units MUST support the same maximum video resolution.
2. SFP module’s bandwidth requirement is 1 Gbps minimum.
3. W
hen plugging into any microphone or speaker ports of TX or RX units, digital DisplayPort audio extension will be disabled and
only analog audio LINE-IN/LINE-OUT extension is enabled.
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This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own
expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio
Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques
de la classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.
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1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas.
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de
una alberca, etc.
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante.
7. E
l aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea recomendado por el fabricante.
8. S
ervicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación.
Todo otro servicio deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. E
l aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico
sobre una cama, sofá, alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que
impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilación.
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros
aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor.
11. E
l aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como
se indique en el aparato.
12. P
recaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados
sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia.
16. E
l cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.
17. Cuidado
debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.
18. S
ervicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.
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B.1 DISCLAIMER
Black Box Corporation shall not be liable for damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential or cost of cover
damages, resulting from any errors in the product information or specifications set forth in this document and Black Box Corporation
may revise this document at any time without notice.
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.
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