Belden ThinkLogical TLX320 User manual

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Table of Contents
PREFACE................................................................................................................................................v
About Thinklogical®.......................................................................................................................... v
About This Product Manual...............................................................................................................vi
Note and Warning Symbols......................................................................................................vi
Class 1 Laser Information.........................................................................................................vi
SECTION 1: TLX SYSTEM FEATURES................................................................................................ 1
The TLX320 Matrix Switch Design ...............................................................................................2
Design Features.............................................................................................................................2
Product Compatability ..............................................................................................................3
The Digital Croospoint Switch...................................................................................................3
Power Supply Modules.............................................................................................................4
The Fan Tray Module...............................................................................................................4
Alarms...............................................................................................................................4
The Controller Cards................................................................................................................5
The Processor - iMX6 (freescale).......................................................................................6
The Network Interfaces......................................................................................................6
SNMP Support...................................................................................................................7
NTP Support ......................................................................................................................7
System Log FIles ...............................................................................................................7
Serial/RS-232 Interfaces....................................................................................................8
The Input/Output Cards............................................................................................................8
Optional Micro-HDMI In/EDID Out I/O Card.......................................................................9
Port Numbering .................................................................................................................9
Technical Specifications .................................................................................................................10
Product Serial Number ...................................................................................................................10
Connection to the Product ..............................................................................................................10
SECTION 2: SET-UP AND INSTALLATION.........................................................................................11
Contents......................................................................................................................................... 11
Unpacking The TLX320.................................................................................................................. 11
Connecting The TLX320.................................................................................................................12
Ethernet Control.........................................................................................................................12
TLX320 DIP Switch Settings.......................................................................................................12
Redundancy and Network Requirements........................................................................................13
External Control CPU Minimum Requirements............................................................................... 13
Pluggable SFP+ Modules...............................................................................................................13
Fiber-Optic Cable............................................................................................................................14
TLX Fiber-Optic Cable Configurations.............................................................................................15
TLX CATx Cable Configurations.....................................................................................................16
Routing Thinklogical Extenders through the TLX320..................................................................17
Connecting To a Receiver..........................................................................................................17
Connecting To a Tranmitter........................................................................................................17
Connecting To a Control CPU....................................................................................................18
Operating System Default Users/Passwords..................................................................................19
Linux Command Console (Console) ...............................................................................................19
ASCII API (RS-232 Settings) ..........................................................................................................19
Order Of Installation Events............................................................................................................19
Firmware Updates...........................................................................................................................19
Safely Remove an Active Control Card or Shut Down the System..................................................20
The HALT Command..................................................................................................................20
The PWROFF Command........................................................................................................... 20

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How To Install and Replace Modules..............................................................................................20
How To Install and Replace an Input/Output Card......................................................................20
How To Install and Replace a Control Card................................................................................21
How To Install and Replace a Fan Tray......................................................................................21
How To Install and Replace a Power Supply..............................................................................22
Ordering Information .....................................................................................................................22
SECTION 3: REGULATORY & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS................................................................. 23
Symbols Found on Our Products....................................................................................................23
Regulatory Compliance ..................................................................................................................23
North America............................................................................................................................23
Australia & New Zealand............................................................................................................23
European Union ......................................................................................................................... 23
Declaration of Conformity ...........................................................................................................23
Standards with Which Our Products Comply ..................................................................................23
Supplementary Information.............................................................................................................24
SECTION 4: THINKLOGICAL®SUPPORT ........................................................................................... 25
Customer Support...........................................................................................................................25
Website......................................................................................................................................25
Email.......................................................................................................................................... 25
Telephone.................................................................................................................................. 25
Fax.............................................................................................................................................25
Product Support.............................................................................................................................. 25
Warranty.....................................................................................................................................25
Return Authorization................................................................................................................... 25
Our Addresses ...........................................................................................................................25
APPENDIX A: TLX320 QUICK START GUIDE..................................................................................... 26
APPENDIX B: FPGA PROGRAM CODE UPDATE PROCEDURE .......................................................27
APPENDIX C: SD CARD REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE FOR THE TLX320 CONTROLLER CARD. 28
APPENDIX D: SECURE APPLICATIONS............................................................................................. 30
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PREFACE
About Thinklogical A BELDEN BRAND
Thinklogical, a Belden Brand, is the leading manufacturer and provider of fiber-optic and
CATx video, KVM, audio, and peripheral extension and switching solutions used in video-rich,
big-data computing environments.
Thinklogical offers the only fiber-optic KVM Matrix Switches in the world that are
accredited to the Common Criteria EAL4, TEMPEST SDIP 24 Level B, and NATO
NIAPC Evaluation Scheme: GREEN and the U.S. DoD DISA JITC UCR 2013 APL
information assurance standards. And Thinklogical Velocity products are the first
system with both KVM and video matrix switching capabilities to be placed on the
Unified Capabilities Approved Product List (UC APL) under the Video Distribution
System (VDS) category.
Thinklogical products are designed and manufactured in the USA and are certified to
the ISO 9001:2015 standard.
Thinklogical is headquartered in Milford, Connecticut and is owned by Belden, Inc., St. Louis,
MO (http://www.belden.com). For more information about Thinklogical products and
services, please visit https://www.thinklogical.com.

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About this Product Manual
This product manual is divided into four sections: TLX System Features, Set-Up & Installation,
Regulatory & Safety Requirements and Thinklogical Support. These are sub-divided to help you find
the topics and procedures you are looking for. This manual also contains Appendices.
Section 1 –The TLX System Features:Pg. 1. Details the features and functions of your equipment.
Section 2 –Set-Up and Installation:Pg. 11. Contains all the requirements and procedures necessary
to connect and install your equipment, including FPGA updates.
Section 3 –Safety & Regulatory Requirements:Pg. 23. Thinklogical®strongly recommends that you
read this section prior to starting the hardware assembly.
Section 4 –Thinklogical Support:Pg. 25. Thinklogical provides the best customer support available. If
you have any questions or need to contact us for any reason, please refer to this section of the manual.
Note and Warning Symbols
Throughout this manual you will notice certain symbols that bring your attention to important information.
These are Notes and Warnings. Examples are shown below.
Note: Important Notes appear in blue text preceded by a yellow exclamation point
symbol, as shown here.
A note is meant to call the reader’s attention to helpful or important information at a point in the text
that is relevant to the subject being discussed.
Warning! All Warnings appear in red text, followed by blue text, and preceded by a red
stop sign, as shown here.
A warning is meant to call the reader’s attention to critical information at a point in the text that is
relevant to the subject being discussed.
Class 1 Laser Information
The TL X320, like all Thinklogical ® products, is designed andidentified as a Class 1 LASER product.
This means the maximum permissible exposure (MPE) cannot be exceeded when viewing the laser
with the naked eye or with the aid of typical magnifying optics (e.g. magnifying glass, eye loupe).
CLASS 1 LASERS do not require any special
precautions under conditions of normal use.
SFP
Modules
Fiber-Optic
Cables
Class 1 Lasers

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Section 1: TLX System Features
The Logical Solution
The TLX320 is a 10G high performance modular, non-blocking matrix switch that supports full,
uncompressed 4K video with full color depth at 60Hz frame rate for complete, end-to-end routing
of video and peripheral signals over multi-mode or single-mode fiber-optic cable.
This highly reliable and resilient matrix switch is expandable from 16x16 up to 320x320, which allows for
flexible deployment configurations. In addition, the TLX320 series provides mission critical dependability
and unrivalled signal integrity. Being protocol agnostic, the switch supports DVI, SDI, HD-SDI, Dual-link
DVI, Dual-link SDI, USB HID, USB 2.0 and audio.
HYBRID SWITCHING SOLUTION
For Uncompressed, High Resolution Video & KVM Systems
Thinklogical’s TLX Matrix Switches are high performance, modular, non-blocking switches for complete
end-to-end switching of video, audio and peripheral signals over multi-mode or single mode fiber-
optic cable or CATx cable.
TLX switches are protocol agnostic, supporting most video, audio and peripheral signals and allow users
to consolidate all their system switching requirements in a single chassis. TLX Matrix Switches are ideal
for small or large system applications, with switch sizes ranging from 12 ports to 1280 ports. Each port
supports 10Gbps bandwidth, preserving signal integrity to provide uncompressed, high resolution video
with no artifacts, latency or lost frames. Thinklogical’s re-clocking technology ensures that every video
and data stream is delivered in perfect synchronization.
SECURITY
Creating physical separation between potential threats (users) and the target (secure data) is essential
to a secure system design. Thinklogical’s system permits users to access sources up to 80 kilometers
away, with no performance degradation. System administrators can safeguard sources in a
centralized location, allowing users to maintain remote access to the sources, but with no means to
breach the system, either accidentally or intentionally (such as downloading sensitive information onto a
USB drive).
PARTITIONED AND RESTRICTED SWITCHING
To protect data between multiple networks, partitioning allows the switch resources to be divided to
support more than one network without allowing switching between networks. Restricted switching
allows the administrator to manage access on a port-by-port basis. Partitioned and restricted switching is
enabled through the switch’s firmware, which means a threat would have to physically access the switch
to tamper with the settings. (See Appendix D: Secure Applications, on pg. 30.)
CATx Matrix Switching applications, not available on all Thinklogical Matrix Switch models, do not offer
an EAL4 rated level of security.
RESILIENCY
TLX switches are designed to maximize system uptime. The modular approach of the TLX allows user to
hot-swap all critical system components, including power supplies (in dual supply models), fan trays,
control cards, input/output cards and pluggable optics. Furthermore, the system can be easily
reconfigured, such as adding additional input/output cards for expansion, without ever turning off the
switch or interrupting active signals. Redundant and current-sharing power supplies ensure
continuous, uninterrupted power to the switch. Matrix switches are also configurable to include
redundant control cards with automatic fail-over. Enhanced diagnostics and alarms provide
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THE TLX320 MATRIX SWITCH DESIGN
The modular approach of the TLX320 Matrix Switch (sometimes referred to as a Switch or Router) allows
all critical system components, including Input/Output Cards, Power Supplies, Controller Cards and
pluggable optics (SFP+) to be hot-swappable, thus minimizing down-time during reconfigurations,
updates or failures.
DESIGN FEATURES
Each TLX320 includes the following features:
•320 fiber ports - In and Out for non-blocking matrix switching
•Each connection supports 10Gbps / 6.25 Gbps with re-clocking input
•16 ports scalability for hot swappable In and Out Cards,
•Redundant, hot swappable, current sharing power supply modules
•Single-mode, multi-mode fiber and BNC coaxial capability
•Supports DVI, SDI, HD-SDI, Dual-link DVI, Dual-link SDI
•Comprehensive system setup and control provided via Thinklogical’s SMP software
•Multicasting and macros supported
•SNMP control protocol
•Controllable via LAN or serial connection
•Single, hot swappable Fan Tray with annunciator port (for alarms)
•Redundant Controller Card
•Optional Micro-HDMI In/EDID Out 16-port I/O Cards available

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PRODUCT COMPATIBILTY
TLX Matrix Switches are compatible with the following Thinklogical®products:
•Single & Multi-Mode TLX 10G KVM and Video Extenders (10G to 10G only)
•Single & Multi-Mode Velocity CATx KVM and Video Extenders (6G to 6G only)
•SDI Xtreme 3G+ Extenders
•System Management Portfolio
•Standard VX Matrix Switch ASCII Interface (via RS-232 port or via Network port)
•Standard VX Matrix Switch IP Address Configuration Procedure
•Standard VX Matrix Switch SNMP Traps
•VX320 Matrix Switch 6G I/O cards (6G to 6G only)
Thinklogical’s TLX320 Matrix Switch®includes:
1 Power Supply Module
1 Fan Tray Module (3 fans)
1 Controller Card
1 16-port Input/Output Card
Optional Modules (Spares):
Redundant, Current Sharing Power Supply Module
Back-up Controller Card
1-19 16-port Input/Output Cards
Micro-HDMI Input / EDID Output, 16-port I/O Cards
The TLX320Matrix Switch is available with LC-type fiber connectors or micro HDMI connectors.
The Digital Crosspoint Switch
The Digital Crosspoint Switch is a non-blocking 12Gpbs asynchronous switch that can connect any input
to any output of Thinklogical’s TLX, VX and MX Matrix Switches. Video and Data signals are routed in
both directions and the data stream is de-multiplexed at the receiver to deliver uncompressed, high
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POWER SUPPLY MODULES The dual, redundant power supplies ensure continuous,
uninterrupted power. The supplies are current sharing which
means the supplies share the load equally. If a power supply
fails, the redundant power supply can support the entire current
load of one fully populated card cage.
Although the TLX320 functions properly with one Power
Module, Thinklogical recommends that both modules be
used, preferably connected to independent power sources,
for redundancy.
Each Power Supply module contains an internal cooling fan.
Additionally, the hot-swappable feature allows easy replacement of a module without interrupting the
TLX320’s system functionality.
THE FAN TRAY MODULE The TLX320 uses 3 DC fans located in one modular, hot-
swappable fan tray designed for easy replacement without
interrupting system functionality. The Fan Tray introduces air
into the chassis through air baffles within the chassis. This cools
the vertically mounted I/O Cards, the Controller Cards and the
backplane.
The Fan Tray is also equipped with an annunciator port for
system alarms which can be configured to trigger an external
control system and an external DIP Switch for setting IP
addresses.
ALARMS: The Fan Tray is equipped with an annunciator port for system alarms that can be configured
to trigger an external control system. The dry alarm contacts are Normally Closed when unpowered,
Normally Open when powered (OK condition) and Closed for an alarm condition.
Maximum switching capacity is 2A at 12V.
Alarm Descriptions for the TLX320
All fan speeds are monitored. Any fan speed that does not meet specification will cause an alarm
condition.
The temperature in the chassis is monitored by internal temperature sensors in several locations.
Sensors located in the Power Supply(s), Fan Tray, on the Controller Card(s) and on the I/O Card(s)
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THE CONTROLLER CARDS
The hot-swappable Controller Cards connect the TLX320 to an External CPU. The RS-232 serial
port may be used for third party controller integration (such as Crestron, AMX or home-spun interfaces).
Also, the SMP Software may be used to control the switch via the LAN port.
A Back-up Controller Card ensures uninterrupted functionality if the Primary Controller Card
should fail or need to be replaced. The Primary Controller Card should always be in the upper
controller slot. The Back-up Card must have a LAN connection that allows it to communicate with both
the Primary Controller and the SMP (required for the Back-up Controller to take control of the switch).
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THE PROCESSOR –i.MX 6 QUAD (Freescale)
The Processor platform key features:
•ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore 4 x CPU
•Memory Interfaces
➢64-Bit DDR3-1066
➢SD (Memory Card Specification, v3.0 including high-capacity SDHC cards up to 32 GB.
➢Serial NAND Flash (SPI)
➢SATA II, 3.0 Gbps HDD
➢EIM Bus (FPGA Parallel Bus I/F)
•HDMI 1.4 port
•USB 2.0 Host (2 ports)
•UART (4 ports)
•Gigabit Ethernet Controller (RGMII)
•GPIO (32 bits)
•I2C Masters (3 ports)
•Internal 100 Megabit Ethernet Interface for Controller to Controller communications
THE NETWORK INTERFACES
The TLX320 uses up to three IP addresses. The primary Controller Card uses address X and address
X+100. The Back-up Controller Card uses address X+1 and will take over address X in the event of a
failure in the primary Controller Card. These addresses are set by an external DIP switch. (See: TLX320
DIP Switch Settings, Pg. 12.) The primary’s IP address can be set from 15 to 45. The default subnet
used by the TLX320 is 192.168.13.xxx. The user may use their own subnet by reconfiguring the
switch’s network startup.
This is detailed in the document: Manual_How_To_Change_A_TLX_Matrix_Switch’s_IP_Address
The switch uses several network ports for control and status. Port 17567 accepts commands to control
the switch.
The command API is described in the document: Manual_TLX_Matrix_Switch_ASCII_API_V5
There are other ports that can be read to access system configuration and operating data. The actual
data format varies by model and is described in the following sections. There are five blocks of data
available for reading.
These ports are documented in: Manual_TLX_Matrix_Switch_Interfaces
1. Switch connection status (broadcast over port 17564 every few seconds)
•The primary CPU IP address
•Upper or Lower chassis flag
•First port number in this block
•Last port number in this block
•'N' port number values
2. Port settings (UDP port 17565, matrix switch localhost only)
•Port output level value
•Port input enable status
•Input port number (big-endian format)
3. Hardware sensor status (TCP port 17566)
•Reserved for future use.
4. Alarm, Inventory and Power Supply Status (TCP port 17600)
•State of the alarm contacts
•Card Inventory
•Power Supply Status (internal TL use only)
•Switch card temperature readings

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5. I/O card data (TCP ports 17601 through 17640, 1 port per I/O card)
•SFP installed bits
•SFP TX Disable bits
•SFP TX Fault bits
•SFP LOS bits
•I/O card type
•I/O card temperature
•SFP serial ID data
•SFP Diagnostic data
6. Service Request (LOS) Signaling (UDP port 17560)
The TLX320 can broadcast a message over the network when a remote receiver requests attention.
When enabled, the receiver will toggle its TX pin, causing a LOS (loss of signal) event to occur at the
matrix switch. When detected, the matrix switch broadcasts an 'Attention Request' message over the
network. This message contains the IP address of the matrix switch and the port number that detected
the request. It is left up to an external system to detect, decode and act upon this request.
•32-bits, matrix switch 's primary IP address
•16-bits, 0 for the Upper (or only) matrix switch chassis, 1 for the Lower matrix switch chassis
•16-bits, port number (list starts from 1, not 0)
•16-bits, key code in bits 0 –7, 0x00 and 0xff are ignored
SNMP SUPPORT
The TLX320 can be monitored via SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol (supports version V2c
and V3 USM). Please call our technical support staff at 1-203-647-8700 for downloadable MIB
Management Information Base definition files.
There are a few entries in the SNMP configuration file (/etc/snmp/snmpd.conf) that users may want
to modify:
•syslocation Text to aid in locating the unit
•syscontact Name/Phone/email address of a contact
•trap2sink IP address/name of a system to receive SNMP traps
The default name used by trap2sink is 'snmp.trap' and is defined in the file /etc/hosts as pointing to
127.0.0.1. The easiest method to change the trap address is to modify the /etc/hosts entry and not
change the trap2sink setting in the configuration file. You may have multiple trap2sink entries in the
configuration file to specify multiple trap destinations.
NTP SUPPORT
NTP, or Network Time Protocol, is used to keep the internal clock on the TLX320 set to the
correct time. By enabling this service, users keep the switch’s clock synchronized to an external time
reference. In order to use the service users must have a time server running on their network or allow
the switch to access a public time server. NTP configuration is contained in the file /etc/ntp.conf
Details about NTP configuration may be found at:
http://tldp.org/LDP/sag/html/basic-ntp-config.html
SYSTEM LOG FILES SUPPORT
The matrix switch records system events into files located in the directory /var/log/.If you wish to
preserve log files, you may redirect the logs to another system(s). This is a standard feature of Linux's
rsyslogd program. Redirection is enabled by entries in rsyslog configuration files located in
/etc/rsyslog.d/ Details about syslog configuration file entries may be found at:
http://www.rsyslog.com/doc/

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SERIAL/RS-232 INTERFACES
The Controller Card has two RS-232 serial ports. One Controller Card is for the Linux command line
interface (labeled CONSOLE), and the other is for the switch's ASCII command interface (labeled
RS232). If a Back-up Controller card is installed, then its Linux console port is active, but only the RS232
port on the active Controller Card will function.
Linux Command Console (Console)
•Baud Rate: 115200
•Data Bits: 8
•Parity: none
•Stop Bits: 1
•Flow Control: none
•DB9 DCE
➢A straight cable is needed to connect to a PC (not a null-modem).
ASCII API (RS232)
•Baud Rate: 9600
•Data Bits: 8
•Parity: none
•Stop Bits: 1
•Flow Control: XON/XOFF (Software)
•DB9 DCE
➢A straight cable is needed to connect to a PC (not a null-modem).
THE INPUT / OUTPUT CARDS
The TLX320 10G contains up to 20 vertically mounted I/O Cards. I/O Cards
provide the 1st (ingress) & 3rd (egress) stages of a three stage Clos switch fabric.
The hot-swappable Input/Output (I/O) cards provide in-service expansion
capabilities in sets of 16 ports per I/O card, thus allowing re-configuration
without interrupting signal processing.
Each I/O card consists of one Transmit (T) and one Receive (R) optic per port.
I/O Cards are available with LC-type fiber, CATx or Micro HDMI connectors
that can be assembled with Single-mode or Multi-mode optics (SFP+).
Each I/O Card lists the ports as 1 through 16. A blue LED located on each I/O
card indicates when power is applied to that card.
The TLX320 can have a minimum of one I/O Card (16 x 16) and a maximum of
20 I/O Cards (320 x 320). Each TLX320 I/O card contains 16 ports, so that when
fully configured, the TLX320 will provide a total of 320 Optical Input/Output
connections (SFP+ T/R) described as Ports 1-320. The TLX320 switching matrix
connects any port’s optical output (SFP+ T) to any port’s optical input (SFP+ R).
Fiber CATx HDMI
Note: The TLX320 supports VX320 I/O Cards to support legacy Velocity extenders.
The available configurations
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Optional HDMI Input / EDID Output Cards
Also available with the TLX320 are HDMI I/O Cards with 16 Micro HDMI connectors that
support input cable lengths up to 15 meters and include a USB mini-B connector for FPGA
downloads/updates. Sixteen 2-meter, micro-HDMI to HDMI cables (CBL000107-002MR) and
a cable support bracket are supplied with each card.
VXM-DH0016
Micro HDMI I/O Card with cable guides:
The built-in support bracket has
convenient snap-on clips to hold up to
16 cables per card
Note: When using HDMI I/O Cards, the TLX320 must run TLX320_48_control_fpga
Rev0x000c and software vxrcntl V4.22.
PORT NUMBERING
Port numbering begins at the bottom of the TLX320’s chassis and starts with the leftmost I/O card. When
installing fewer than 20 I/O Cards, cards should be mounted beginning left to right. Each card slot has a
port number designation printed below the card for easy reference.
Port numbers begin at the bottom and start with the left I/O Card
Port 16

Port 1
Port 320

Port 305

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TLX320 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL
TLX320 Chassis
Dimensions:
Rack Size: EIA 19"
Height: 13 RU - 22.75”(578 mm)
Depth: 15.1" (383 mm)
Width: 17.16" (435.9 mm)
Weight: 75.0 lbs. (34 kg)
Shipping Weight: 93.0 lbs. (42 kg)
Ports
16 x 16 min., 320 x 320 max.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Temperature
Operating: 0° to 50°C
Storage: -20°C to 70°C
Humidity
Operating: 5% to 95%, non-condensing
Storage: Unlimited
Altitude
Operating: Thinklogical products are rated for operation to 1000m
elevation without degradation of performance. Maximum operating
temperature derates by 1% for every 110m above 1000m.
Storage: Unlimited
ELECTRICAL
Alarm Relay
Contacts
Maximum DC: 1A at 30VDC
Maximum AC: 0.3A at 125VAC
Input Rating
100-240VAC, 9A, 50-60Hz
Maximum Power
Consumption
850 Watts, fully loaded
Thermal Load
2900 BTU/Hr
WARRANTY
One year from date of shipment. Extended warranties available.
Product Serial Number
Thinklogical products have a unique serial number, which includes a date-code, printed on an
adhesive label that is affixed to the unit. The format for the date-code is 2 digits for the month,
dash, 2 digits for the year, plus at least four digits for a unique unit number. For example:
04-210028 indicates the unit was built in the 4th month of 2021 and is unit number 28.
Connection to the Product
Connections and installation hardware for our products use industry-standard devices
and methods. All wiring connections to the customer equipment are designed to minimize
proprietary or customized connectors and cabling. Power connections are made with regionally
appropriate power cords and approved methods.

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Section 2: Set-Up & Installation
Contents
When you receive your Thinklogical®TLX320 KVM Matrix Switch, you should find the following
items in the quantities specified in your order:
•TLX320 Chassis (includes 2 Power Modules, 1 Fan Tray, up to 20 Input/Output Cards and one or
two Controller Cards)
•Power Cord –Qty. 1 per power supply –PWR-000056-R (International connections may differ)
•Product Manual CD
•Product Quick Start Guide
•Chassis Options (Spares):
•Back-up Controller Card
•Spare Fan Tray
•Spare Power Module
•Data Input/Output Cards, 16 Ports
•Micro-HDMI In / EDID Out I/O Cards
The TLX320 KVM Matrix Switch ships configured to customer specifications.
Unpacking the TLX320
The TLX320 is designed to be mounted in a standard EIA 19” rack. All physical connections to the
product use industry-standard connectors. Non-supplied cables that may be needed are commercially
available. All connections are found on the rear of the unit.
1Carefully remove the TLX320 Matrix Switch from its shipping container. Inspect the unit to make
certain that no damage occurred during shipment.
2All the I/O cards are installed at the factory to meet your specific configuration. Ensure that the I/O
cards are properly seated in the unit and that all the SFP modules are sealed with a removable dust
plug. All the I/O cards are held in place by thumb screw retainers.
Note: Ensure that all thumb screws are finger tight so that all the modules are properly
held in the chassis.
3Verify that the power supplies are fully seated in the chassis and that the retaining screws are
secure.
4Verify that the fan tray is fully seated in the chassis and that the thumb screws are secure.
5When the TLX320 has been inspected and found to be in suitable condition, the installation process
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Connecting to the TLX320
Thinklogical’s line of TLX Extenders come in both fiber-optic cable and CATx cable versions.
Thinklogical’s proprietary multiplexing technology combines video, audio and peripheral data on a single
data stream for up to 80km over a single fiber or up to 100m over a single CATx cable.
TLX Matrix Switches are compatible with the following Thinklogical®products:
•Single & Multi-Mode TLX 10G KVM and Video Extenders (10G to 10G only)
•Single & Multi-Mode Velocity 6G KVM and Video Extenders (6G to 6G only)
•SDI Xtreme 3G+ Extenders
•System Management Portfolio
•Standard VX Matrix Switch ASCII Interface (via RS-232 port or via Network port)
•Standard VX Matrix Switch IP Address Configuration Procedure
•Standard VX Matrix Switch SNMP Traps
•VX320 Matrix Switch 6G I/O cards (6G to 6G only)
Ethernet Control
If the TLX320 Matrix Switch is to be controlled via Ethernet, it will require a static IP address. This value
can be set via the DIP switch located on the switch’s backplane. The front door panel must be removed
to access the DIP Switch. The factory default setting is: 192.168.13.15 (00000000).
TLX320 DIP Switch Settings
The simplest network connection is an isolated network with only the TLX320, the control server, and
any control clients using static IP addresses. The TLX320 can be set to any of the above settings. The
Control Server must be at 192.168.13.9, and the Control Clients can then be set to any other
addresses in the 192.168.13.X subnet.
If static IP addresses for the control server and its clients are not possible, then the control server will
require two (2) network interfaces, with one interface set to the static address 192.168.13.9 and
dedicated to the TLX320 KVM Matrix Switch(s), while the other network interface can be configured as
required by the facility's network administrator.

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Redundancy and Network Requirements
ABack-up Control Card (sometimes called a Secondary or Fail-Over Control Card) is optional and
ensures uninterrupted functionality if the Primary Control Card ever fails or needs to be replaced. Two
network requirements need to be in place for a switchover to occur:
The Back-up Control Card must have a LAN connection to the server with the IP address as specified in
the “TLX320 DIP Switch Settings” section above. Without this connection, the Back-up Control Card will
NOT take control of the Switch under any circumstances.
The Back-up Control Card must also have a LAN connection that allows it to communicate with the
Primary Control Card.
Note: It is important that the Network connections be tested. The user should log into the
Back-up Control Card via SSH or Console port and ping the server as well as the Primary
Control Card to verify the connections.
External Control CPU Minimum Requirements
The External Control CPU must meet the following minimum requirements (including requirements
for using Thinklogical’s System Management Portfolio):
•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)
ABack-up (sometimes called a Secondary) Controller Card is optional to ensure uninterrupted
functionality if the Primary Controller Card fails or needs to be replaced. The Primary Controller Card
should always be in the upper controller slot. The Back-up Controller must have a LAN connection
that allows it to communicate with both the Primary Controller and a server with the IP address
192.168.13.9. Without this interface, the Back-up Controller cannot take control of the matrix switch.
Pluggable SFP+ Modules
Each Input and Output card 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. Individual cards can be removed for easy access to the
SFP+ modules.
The SFP+ Optical Module is a 10Gbs Short-Wavelength Transceiver designed
for use in bi-directional Fiber-optic Channel links. The modules 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 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.

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Each TLX320 I/O card has 16 SFP+ Modules,
each mounted within a grounded, metal en-
closure. 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
LC-Type Fiber-optic Cable
Installing Fiber-optic Cable: The TLX320
switching matrix connects any SFP’s optical
output port (Transmit) to any other SFP’s optical
input port (Receive) with LC-type connectors.
OPTICAL OUTPUT PORT (Transmit)
OPTICAL INPUT PORT (Receive)
Requirements: Thinklogical recommends LC-type, SX+ Laser Enhanced (50µm) fiber for your TLX320
KVM Matrix Switch and Extension System. OM4 Multi-mode fiber can extend up to a maximum of 400m
and Single-mode fiber can extend up to 80km.
T R T R
LC LC
◄Transmit◄Receive
Handling Fiber-optic Cable: Unlike copper cabling, fiber-optic cable requires special handling.
A small speck of dust or a scratch to the ferrule tip (the end of the connector) can attenuate the
optical signal, rendering the cable inoperable.
Warning! The ends of the connectors
(the ferrule) should never contact any
foreign object, including fingertips.
Always install a dust cap immediately
on the ferrule of any unused fiber to
protect the tip.
Dust cap installed on the ferrule.
Warning! Minimum bend diameter
must be no less than 3”. Be careful
not to kink or pinch the fiber when
using ties.
3"