Thinklogical VX40 User manual

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KVM Matrix Switch Routers
Product Manual
Covering the following models:………………………………………..
VX40, VX80, VX160, VX320,
VX320VIDEO &VX320AUDIO
Thinklogical, LLC®
100 Washington Street
Milford, Connecticut 06460 U.S.A.
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.thinklogical.com

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Copyright Notice
Copyright © 2014. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
Thinklogical, LLC®
100 Washington Street
Milford, Connecticut 06460 U.S.A.
Telephone: [phone]
All trademarks and service marks are property of their respective owners.
Subject: VX40, VX80, VX160, VX320, VX320Video, VX320Audio Router Product Manual
Revision: O, September 2014
VX40 VX80 VX160 VX320 VX320
Video/Audio Configurator ®

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Table of Contents
PREFACE..................................................................................................................................4
About this Product Manual..........................................................................................................4
Conventions Used in this Manual ...............................................................................................4
Laser Information........................................................................................................................4
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................5
The Logical Solution...................................................................................................................5
Theory of Operation....................................................................................................................6
MRTS Technology..........................................................................................................6
System Features ........................................................................................................................7
Technical Specifications.............................................................................................................8
VX Router Rear Panel Views......................................................................................................9
PART 1: HARDWARE .............................................................................................................14
Contents...................................................................................................................................14
VX Router Modules ..................................................................................................................16
Power Supplies ........................................................................................................................16
Fan Tray and Alarms................................................................................................................16
The Controller Cards................................................................................................................18
External Control CPU Minimum Requiements...............................................................19
VX Router DIP Switch Settings.....................................................................................19
The Input/Output Cards............................................................................................................20
Pluggable SFP+ Optical Modules..................................................................................26
Fiber Optic Cable......................................................................................................................27
Fiber Optic Cable Requirements...................................................................................27
Handling Fiber Optic Cable...........................................................................................27
Installing Fiber into Input/Output Cards.........................................................................28
Removing Fiber from Input/Output Cards......................................................................28
Connecting to Thinklogical Velocity Extenders .........................................................................28
Connecting to the Receiver...........................................................................................28
Connecting to the Transmitter.......................................................................................31
Installation................................................................................................................................34
Set-Up ..........................................................................................................................34
Order of Installation Events...........................................................................................35
How to Replace Modules..........................................................................................................35
How to Install or Replace Input/Output Cards ...............................................................35
How to Install or Replace a Controller Card ..................................................................36
How to Replace a Fan Tray...........................................................................................36
How to Replace a Power Supply...................................................................................37
PART 2: REGULATORY & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS..........................................................37
Regulatory Compliance.................................................................................................37
North America...............................................................................................................37
Australia & New Zealand...............................................................................................38
European Union............................................................................................................38
Standards with Which Our Products Comply.................................................................38
Supplementary Information.......................................................................................................38
Product Serial Number .............................................................................................................39
Connection to the Product........................................................................................................39
PART 3: THINKLOGICAL SUPPORT......................................................................................40
Customer Support ....................................................................................................................40
Website.........................................................................................................................40
Email.............................................................................................................................40
Telephone.....................................................................................................................40
Fax................................................................................................................................41
Product Support........................................................................................................................41

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Warranty.......................................................................................................................41
Return Authorization .....................................................................................................41
APPENDIX A: ORDERING INFORMATION............................................................................. 42
APPENDIX B: QUICK START GUIDES...................................................................................46
APPENDIX C: SD FLASH CARD REPLACEMENT..................................................................52
APPENDIX D: SECURE APPLICATIONS................................................................................56
APPENDIX E: TOUCH PANEL CONFIGURATION..................................................................67
APPENDIX F: MIB FILE..........................................................................................................71
Please note that there is a separate Configurator
(Control Management System with On Screen
Display) Manual available on our website.
Configurator
MADE IN USA

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Preface
About this Product Manual
This product manual is divided into three sections: Hardware, Safety Requirements and Product Support.
These are sub-divided to help you find the topics and procedures you are looking for. This manual also
contains Appendices.
Part 1 –Hardware: This section of the manual contains all the information and instructions on how to
assemble your equipment.
Part 2 –Safety Requirements: Thinklogical strongly recommends that you read this section of the manual
prior to starting the hardware assembly.
Part 3 –Product Support: Thinklogical provides the best customer support available. If you have any
questions or need to contact the company, please refer to this section of the manual.
Note and Warning Symbols
As you read 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 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.
Laser Information
VX Routers,like all Thinklogical ® products, are designed and identified as Class 1 LASER products.
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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Introduction
The Logical Solution
Thinklogical’s VX40, VX80, VX160, VX320 and VX320Video & Audio Routers®are high performance,
modular non-blocking matrix switches for complete, end-to-end routing of video and peripheral signals
over multi-mode or single-mode fiber optic cable.
These highly reliable and resilient routers provide bidirectional matrix routing and are expandable from 5x5 to
320x320 Duplex ports, allowing for flexible deployment configurations. The VX40, VX80, VX160, VX320, and
VX320Video/Audio Routers are available with LC-type fiber connectors.
Thinklogical’s VX Routers include:
Redundant, Current Sharing Power Supply Modules
Redundant Controller Cards
Single Fan Tray (includes three fans)
Optional Modules (Spares):
VX40 Router Data Upstream Card, 5 Ports, SFP+
VX40 Router Data Downstream Card, 5 Ports, SFP+
VX40 Router Redundant Controller Card
VX40 Router Power Module
VX40 Router Fan Tray
VX80 Router Data Input/Output Card, 5 Ports, SFP+
VX80 Router Data Downstream Card, 5 Ports, SFP+
VX80 Router Redundant Controller Card
VX80 Router Power Module
VX80 Router Fan Tray
VX160 Router Data Upstream Card, 20 Ports, SFP+
VX160 Router Data Downstream Card, 20 Ports, SFP+
VX160 Router Redundant Controller Card
VX160 Router Power Module
VX160 Router Fan Tray
(For VX320 and VX320 Video/Audio)
VX320 Router Data Input/Output Card, 16 Ports, SFP+
VX320 Router Redundant Controller Card
VX320 Router Controller Card with OSD
VX320 Router Power Module
VX320 Router Fan Tray
See Appendix A on page 42 for ordering information on the complete line of the Thinklogical VX Routers.
Also see our Configurator Control Management System Manual (available on our website) for administra-tive
set-up and control features and OSD (On Screen Display).
Each Thinklogical®router is NATO, Common Criteria EAL/4 and TEMPEST certified.

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Theory of Operation
MRTS Technology
Thinklogical VX Routers®are used together as a system with our Thinklogical Velocity Extenders®utilizing
breakthrough, patent-pending technology for transmission and reception of DVI, keyboard, mouse, and high-
speed data peripherals. This technology, known as Multi Rate Transmission System (MRTS), provides end-to-
end data transmission with unparalleled performance.
This new, unique optic platform enables multiple data streams to be transmitted long distances over
single or multiple fibers with complete reconstruction of the data clock at the destination end point.
The result is perfect synchronization with each transmitted stream.
Powered by
MRTS Technology
All new products are designated with our
“Powered by MRTS Technology”logo.
MRTS is a highly reliable technology and delivers powerful benefits to our customers when combined with our
new SFP+ optics. The new MRTS Technology has the ability to transport every frame of a 1920 x 1200 @
60Hz (or higher) video stream with no compression, along with all desktop peripherals (keyboard, mouse, etc.,
including 480Mbps USB 2.0) with no latency. Moreover, these signals can be transmitted distances from just a
few meters over multi-mode fibers or up to 40 kilometers over single-mode fibers.
MRTS allows the incorporation of traditional AV implementations and video routing into the same switch fabric,
providing greater value, flexibility, performance and security. Additional unique capabilities include the ability
to support 6.25Gbps bandwidth per stream, between 50% and 100% higher than our traditional systems
(typically 1.485Gbps to 3.2Gbps). This is significant because a single DVI stream requires a 5.4Gbps data rate
to accommodate the 165MHz of video data. Traditional technology’s lower bandwidth capability is generally
manifested in either dropped frames or lower resolution associated with compressing schemes. Not so with
MRTS Technology.
Data to TX
Digital Crosspoint Switch
Data from RXVideo 1 & Data from TX
Video 1 & Data to RX
Video 2 to RX
Video 2 from TX
Velocity Transmitter
Velocity Receiver
Fiber-Optic Cables Fiber-Optic Cables
VX Router
Sources Destinations
MRTS Technology

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System Features
System Features
VX40/VX80
VX160
VX320
VX320
Video/Audio
Matrix Size
80x80
320 Duplex
640 Duplex
320x320
Matrix Size Non-Blocking
80x80 Duplex
Non-Blocking
OR 40x40
Duplex Bi-
Directional
Non-Blocking
160x160 Duplex
Bi-Directional
Non-Blocking
320x320
Duplex Bi-
Directional
Non-Blocking
320x320
Duplex Non-
Blocking
Scalability
5 Ports
20 Ports (40 min)
16 Ports
16 Ports
Compatible with Velocity
KVM and Video Extenders
from Thinklogical®
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Each Video Connection
Supports 6.25 Gbps
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Single Mode and Multi Mode
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Redundant, Hot-Swappable
and Current Sharing Power
Supply Modules
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Hot Swappable SFP+
Optical Modules
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Hot Swappable Fan Tray with
Annunciator Port (for alarms)
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Hot Swappable Redundant
Controller Card (optional)
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Controllable via LAN or
Serial Connection
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SNMP (2C) Control Protocol
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Configurator
Software Included
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Supports
Multicasting and Macros
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VX Router System Features

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Technical Specifications
VX Routers, all models:
Humidity 5-95% RH, non-condensing
Operating Temperature 0-50° C (32-122° F)
Alarm Relay contacts Maximum DC: 1A at 30VDC
Maximum AC: 0.3A at 125VAC
Contact resistance maximum: .1Ω
Power Requirements AC Input: 100-240VAC, 47-63 Hz
Universal AC Power Supply
Technical
Specifications
VX40/VX80
VX160
VX320
VX320
Video/Audio*
Rack Size
Dimensions
EIA 19” (48.26 cm)
EIA 19” (48.26 cm)
EIA 19” (48.26 cm)
EIA 19” (48.26 cm)
Physical
Dimensions- Height
6 RU 10.50”
(26.70 cm)
16 RU 28.0”
(71.12 cm)
24 RU 42.0”
(106.60 cm)
13 RU 22.75”
(57.8 cm)
Physical
Dimensions- Width
17.16” (43.59 cm)
17.19” (43.7 cm)
17.19” (43.7 cm)
17.19” (43.7 cm)
Physical
Dimensions- Depth
15.32”
(16.57” including
card pulls; 42.09
cm)
Depth: 15.0”
(15.75” including
card pulls; 40 cm)
Depth: 15.32”
(15.61” including
card pulls; 39.64 cm;
w/cable
management: 18.36”
including card pulls;
46.64 cm)
Depth: 14.2”
(15.32" including
card pulls; 38.9 cm)
Power Consumption
Approximately 400
Watts Fully Loaded
Approximately 850
Watts Fully Loaded
Approximately 1700
Watts Fully Loaded
Approximately 800
Watts Fully Loaded
Actual Weight
37.1 lbs. (16.83 kg)
103.5 lbs. (46.87 kg)
132.0 lbs. (59.87 kg)
78 lbs. (35.38 kg)
Shipping Weight
100 lbs. (45.36 kg)
152 lbs. (68.95 kg)
160 lbs. (72.57 kg)
100 lbs. (45.36 kg)
*The VX320Video Router uses OSA 40 (6.25G optics) and the VX320Audio Router uses OSA 45 (4G optics)
VX Router Technical Specifications

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VX Router Rear Panel Views
NOTE: All modules may be replaced without interruption to other module functions
(except for the Primary Controller Card)
Load-sharing Redundant Power Supplies
Enunciator Ports (for alarms) Fan Tray Module
Primary Controller Card
(Back-Up Controller Card is optional)
I/O (Downstream) Cards
Ports 1-40
I/O (Upstream) Cards
Ports 1-40
VX40 Router –Rear View

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NOTE: All modules may be replaced without interruption to other module functions
(except for the Primary Controller Card)
Load-sharing Redundant Power Supplies
Enunciator Ports (for alarms) Fan Tray Module
Primary Controller Card
(Back-Up Controller Card is optional)
I/O Cards
(Ports 1-80)
VX80 Router –Rear View

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Load-sharing Redundant Power
Modules
Enunciator Ports (for alarms) Fan Tray Module
NOTE: All modules may be replaced without interruption to other modules functions
(except for the Primary Controller Card)
Primary
Controller Card
Optional Back-up
Controller Card
Sliding
thumbscrews
for ventilation
adjustment
I/O (Upstream) Cards
Ports 1-80 I/O (Upstream) Cards Ports 81-160
I/O (Downstream) Cards
Ports 1-80 I/O (Downstream) Cards Ports 81-160
VX160 Router –Rear View

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VX320 Router
Back Panel
Cable Caddy (2 places):
4.10" Deep x 2.17" High x 16.0" Wide
(104.14mm x 55.12mm x 406.4mm)
1 2 3 4 Redundant Power supplies, Left to Right:
1Upper Card Cage Primary
2Upper Card Cage Back-up
3Lower Card Cage Primary
4Lower Card Cage Back-up
1700 Watts
VX320 Router KVM Matrix Switch Chassis: 24 Rack Units
42" High x 17.2" Wide x 14" Deep
(1066.8mm x 436.88mm x 355.6mm)
Cable Caddy 1
Cable Caddy 2
Snap-ON/Snap-OFF Cover
Primary Controller Card
Back-up Controller Card
Upper Card Cage
Lower Card Cage
Fan Tray
Cable Caddy
Upper Card Cage Port 320
Lower Card
Cage Port 320
Lower Card
Cage Port 1
Upper Card
Cage Port 1
Fibers enter
through top of
Caddy...
...emerge from
side of Caddy.
VX320 Router –Rear View

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Power
Supplies
Primary
Controller Card
Input/Output
Cards (1-20)
Enunciator Ports
(for alarms)
Secondary
Controller Card
Fan Tray
VX320VIDEO/AUDIO Router
NOTE: All modules may be replaced without interruption to other module functions
(except for the Primary Controller Card)
VX320VIDEO & VX320AUDIO Router –Rear View

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Part 1: Hardware
Contents
When you receive your Thinklogical VX40 Router, you should find the following items:
VX40 Chassis (includes 2 Power Modules, 1 Fan Tray Unit, and 1 Controller Card)
Power Cords –(2) PWR-000006-R (International connections may differ)
CAT5 Cable Assembly, 15 Feet –CBL000001-015FR
Product Manual CD
Product Quick Start Guide
Chassis Options:
Redundant Controller Card –VXM-000005
Spare Fan Tray –VXM-000006
Spare Power Module(s) –VXM-000007
Data Upstream Card, 5 Ports –VXM-DI0005
Data Downstream Card, 5 Ports –VXM-DO0005
The VX40 ships configured to customer specifications. All physical connections to the product use industry-
standard connectors.
If you ordered an EAL/4 certified unit, please verify that you have received the proper materials. The router should be
labeled as VXR-000040 Rev B. This information is located on a sticker just inside the front door of your router along with
the serial number information. Please also check that you have the correct version of the Velocity Matrix Router 40 Data
Upstream Cards (VXM-DI0005 Rev A) and Velocity Matrix Router 40 Data Downstream Cards (VXM-DO0005 Rev A).
This information is located on a sticker on the card with serial number information.
When you receive your Thinklogical VX80 Router, you should find the following items:
VX80 Chassis (includes 2 Power Modules, 1 Fan Tray Unit, and 1 Controller Card)
Power Cords –(2) PWR-000006-R (International connections may differ)
CAT5 Cable Assembly, 15 Feet –CBL000001-015FR
Product Manual CD
Product Quick Start Guide
Chassis Options:
Redundant Controller Card –VXM-000036
Spare Fan Tray –VXM-000006
Spare Power Module(s) –VXM-000007
Data Input/Output Card, 5 Ports –VXM-D00005
The VX80 ships configured to customer specifications. All physical connections to the product use industry-
standard connectors.
If you ordered an EAL/4 certified unit, please verify that you have received the proper materials. The router should be
labeled as VXR-000080 Rev B. This information is located on a sticker just inside the front door of your router along with
the serial number information. Please also check that you have the correct version of the Velocity Matrix Router 80 Data
Cards (VXM-D00005 Rev A). This information is located on a sticker on the card with serial number information.
When you receive your Thinklogical VX160 Router, you should find the following items:
VX160 Chassis (includes 2 Power Modules, 1 Fan Tray Unit, and 1 Controller Card)
Power Cords –(2) PWR-000056-R (International connections may differ)
CAT5 Cable Assembly, 15 Feet –CBL000001-015FR
Product Manual CD
Product Quick Start Guide
Chassis Options:
Fail-Over Controller Card –VXM-000001
Spare Fan Tray –VXM-000002
Spare Power Module(s) –VXM-000003
Data Upstream Card, 20 Ports –VXM-DI0020
Data Downstream Card, 20 Ports –VXM-DO0020

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The VX160 ships configured to customer specifications. All physical connections to the product use industry-
standard connectors.
If you ordered an EAL/4 certified unit, please verify that you have received the proper materials. The router should be
labeled as VXR-000160 Rev B. This information is located on a sticker just inside the front door of your router along with
the serial number information. Please also check that you have the correct version of the Velocity Matrix Router 160 Data
Upstream Cards (VXM-DI0020 Rev B) and Velocity Matrix Router 160 Data Downstream Cards (VXM-DO0020 Rev B).
This information is located on a sticker on the card with serial number information.
When you receive your Thinklogical VX320 Router, you should find the following items:
VX 320 Chassis (includes 4 Power Modules, 1 Fan Tray Unit, and 1 Controller Card)
Power Cords –(4) PWR-000056-R (International connections may differ)
CAT5 Cable Assembly, 15 Feet –CBL000001-015FR
Product Manual CD
Product Quick Start Guide
Chassis Options:
Fail-Over Controller Card –VXM-000008
Fail-Over Controller Card with OSD –VXM-000031*
Spare Fan Tray –VXM-000009
Spare Power Module(s) –VXM-000010
Data Input/Output Card, 16 Ports –VXM-D00016
The VX320 Router ships configured to customer specifications. All physical connections to the product use
industry-standard connectors.
If you ordered an EAL/4 certified unit, please verify that you have received the proper materials. The router should be
labeled as (VXR-000320 Rev A). This information is located on a sticker just inside the front door of your router along with
the serial number information. Please also check that you have the correct version of the Velocity Matrix Router 320 Data
Input/Output Cards (VXM-D00016 Rev A). This information is located on a sticker on the card with serial number
information.
When you receive your Thinklogical VX320Video Router, you should find the following items:
VX320Video Chassis (includes 2 Power Modules, 1 Fan Tray Unit, and 1 Controller Card)
Power Cords –(2) PWR-000056-R (International connections may differ)
CAT5 Cable Assembly, 15 Feet –CBL000001-015FR
Product Manual CD
Product Quick Start Guide
Chassis Options:
Fail-Over Controller Card –VXM-000018
Fail-Over Controller Card with OSD –VXM-000032*
Spare Fan Tray –VXM-000009
Spare Power Module(s) –VXM-000010
Data Input/Output Re-timer Card, 16 Ports –VXM-D00T16
The VX320Video Router ships configured to customer specifications. All physical connections to the product
use industry-standard connectors.
*OSD (On Screen Display) is available with our Configurator Control Management System.
If you ordered an EAL/4 certified unit, please verify that you have received the proper materials. The router should be
labeled as (VXR-V00320 Rev A). This information is located on a sticker just inside the front door of your router along with
the serial number information. Please also check that you have the correct version of the Velocity Matrix Router 320Video
Data Input/Output Re-timer Cards (VXM-D00T16 Rev A). This information is located on a sticker on the card with serial
number information.

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When you receive your Thinklogical VX320Audio Router, you should find the following items:
VX320Audio Chassis (includes 2 Power Modules, 1 Fan Tray Unit, and 1 Controller Card)
Power Cords –(2) PWR-000056-R (International connections may differ)
CAT5 Cable Assembly, 15 Feet –CBL000001-015FR
Product Manual CD
Product Quick Start Guide
Chassis Options:
Fail-Over Controller Card –VXM-000024
Spare Fan Tray –VXM-000009
Spare Power Module(s) –VXM-000010
Data Input/Output Re-timer Card, 16 Ports –VXM-A00T16
The VX320Audio Router ships configured to customer specifications. All physical connections to the product
use industry-standard connectors.
If you ordered an EAL/4 certified unit, please verify that you have received the proper materials. The router should be
labeled as (VXR-A00320 Rev A). This information is located on a sticker just inside the front door of your router along with
the serial number information. Please also check that you have the correct version of the Velocity Matrix Router 320Audio
Data Input/Output Re-timer Cards (VXM-A00T16 Rev A). This information is located on a sticker on the card with serial
number information.
VX Router Modules
The inspired modular approach of the VX40, VX80, VX160, VX320 and VX320Video/Audio Routers makes all
critical system components, including power supplies, cooling fans and pluggable optics (SFP+), hot-
swappable, thus minimizing productivity impact in case of failure or system reconfiguration.
Power Supplies
The dual, redundant power supplies ensure continuous, uninterrupted power. The supplies are current sharing,
which means the supplies equally share the load. If a power supply were to fail, a single power supply can
withstand the entire current load of the VX Router system. Although the VX Routers functions properly with one
power module, it is recommended that both modules be used, preferably connected to two independent power
sources (for redundancy). Additionally, the hot-swappable feature allows for easy replacement of a module (in
case of failure) without interrupting the VX Routers system functionality.
Fan Tray and Alarms
The VX Routers use 3 DC cooling fans, all located in one modular fan tray. The tray is designed to move air
horizontally through the enclosure. This hot-swappable fan tray allows easy replacement of the module without
interrupting the system functionality. Any two of the three DC fans will adequately cool the system.
The Fan Tray is also equipped with an Alarm Annunciator Port. The system alarms can be configured to trigger
an external control system or generate SNMP Traps.

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The VX Routers Critical Hardware Alarms are as follows:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
POWER SUPPLY 1 (LEFT):
POWER SUPPLY 2:
FANS:
TEMPERATURE WARNING:
TEMPERATURE SHUTDOWN:
CPU:
INPUT/OUTPUT CARDS:
ANY OF THE ABOVE
SPARE
SPARE
COMMON
GROUND
The VX320 Router Critical Hardware Alarms:
Individual fan monitoring
Chassis over temperature, multiple sensors
Chassis over temperature causing shutdown
Card failure (Only with a redundant card)
SFP+ failure, laser output fault VX320VIDEO/AUDIO Router Power supplies, Left to Right:
1Primary
2Back-up
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
POWER SUPPLY 1 (LEFT):
POWER SUPPLY 2 (RIGHT):
FANS:
TEMPERATURE WARNING:
TEMPERATURE SHUTDOWN:
CPU:
INPUT/OUTPUT CARDS:
ANY OF THE ABOVE
COMMON
GROUND
The VX40, VX80 & VX160 Routers Critical Hardware Alarms:
Fan failure, temperature spikes, DC voltage/current range, AC power input interruption and module removed
Individual fan monitoring
Chassis over temperature, multiple sensors
Chassis over temperature causing shutdown
Card failure (Only with a redundant card)
SFP+ failure, laser output fault
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
POWER SUPPLY 1 (LEFT):
POWER SUPPLY 2:
POWER SUPPLY 3:
POWER SUPPLY 4 (RIGHT):
FANS:
TEMPERATURE WARNING:
TEMPERATURE SHUTDOWN:
CPU:
INPUT/OUTPUT CARDS:
ANY OF THE ABOVE
COMMON
GROUND
The VX320VIDEO/AUDIO Router Critical Hardware Alarms:
Individual fan monitoring
Chassis over temperature, multiple sensors
Chassis over temperature causing shutdown
Card failure (Only with a redundant card)
SFP+ failure, laser output fault VX320 Power supplies, Left to Right:
1Upper Cabinet Primary
2Upper Cabinet Back-up
3Lower Cabinet Primary
4Lower Cabinet Back-up
Fan failure, temperature spikes, DC voltage/current range, AC power input interruption and module removed
Fan failure, temperature spikes, DC voltage/current range, AC power input interruption and module removed
Fan failure, temperature spikes, DC voltage/current range, AC power input interruption and module removed
Fan failure, temperature spikes, DC voltage/current range, AC power input interruption and module removed
Fan failure, temperature spikes, DC voltage/current range, AC power input interruption and module removed
Fan failure, temperature spikes, DC voltage/current range, AC power input interruption and module removed
Fan failure, temperature spikes, DC voltage/current range, AC power input interruption and module removed
Alarm Descriptions for the VX40, VX160, VX320 and VX320Video/Audio
Adjustable Air Vents for the VX160
If the VX160 is mounted in a rack that restricts the front air intake, additional vents are located at the
bottom, rear of the VX160 chassis. Thumb screws open or close these vents to adjust air flow.

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The Controller Cards
The hot-swappable Controller Card connects the Router to an external Linux or Windows CPU. The serial port
can also be used for 3rd party controller integration (such as Crestron, AMX or home-spun interfaces). Also,
the Configurator Software can be used to control the Router via the LAN port. Please note that there is a
separate document for our Configurator Manual. It can be found on our website at www.thinklogical.com.
The VX320 and VX320VIDEO Routers require an OSD (On Screen Display) version of the Controller Card for
use with the Hot Key Manager: VXM-000031 (VX320) and VXM-000032 (VX320VIDEO).
FAULT: LED is ON= Card Failure
USB Port: Reserved
LAN: Connection to external CPU (RJ45)
RESET: Resets the CPU
CONSOLE PORT: Local debug
RS232: ASCII Control Interface
ACTIVE:
LED is ON= Controller Card is active
LED is OFF= Controller Card is in
standby or has failed
VX320
VX40/
VX80 VX160
CONSOLE
ACTIVE
RESET
FAULT
L
A
N
CONTROLLER
RS232
ACTIVE
FAULT
USB
LAN
RESET
CONSOLE
RS232
CONTROLLER
CONSOLE
ACTIVE
RESET
FAULT
L
A
N
CONTROLLER
RS232
External Control CPU
VXM-000005 VXM-000008 VXM-000001

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External CPU to Controller Cards
The Controller Cards of each VX Router model connect the Router to an External CPU.
The External Control CPU must meet the following minimum requirements:
RedHat EL5.3 or Windows or CentOS 5.3
1 Gig RAM
1 DVD drive
VGA and/or DVI video port
USB or PS2 Keyboard / Mouse
1 network port
80 Gig (minimum) hard drive
1 optional RS-232 serial port (Crestron/AMX serial access)
An optional Back-Up Controller Card ensures uninterrupted functionality if the Primary Controller Card ever
needs to be replaced.
If the VX Router is to be controlled via Ethernet, it will require a static IP address. This value can be set via the
DIP switch to the values listed below. The factory default setting is 192.168.13.15.
Back-up
Controller IP
Address
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 192.168.13.15 &192.168.13.115
192.168.13.17 &192.168.13.117
192.168.13.19 &192.168.13.119
192.168.13.21 &192.168.13.121
192.168.13.23 &192.168.13.123
192.168.13.25 &192.168.13.125
192.168.13.27 &192.168.13.127
192.168.13.29 &192.168.13.129
192.168.13.31 &192.168.13.131
192.168.13.33 &192.168.13.133
192.168.13.35 &192.168.13.135
192.168.13.37 &192.168.13.137
192.168.13.39 &192.168.13.139
192.168.13.41 &192.168.13.141
192.168.13.43 &192.168.13.143
192.168.13.45 &192.168.13.145
192.168.13.16
192.168.13.18
192.168.13.20
192.168.13.22
192.168.13.24
192.168.13.26
192.168.13.28
192.168.13.30
192.168.13.32
192.168.13.34
192.168.13.36
192.168.13.38
192.168.13.40
192.168.13.42
192.168.13.44
192.168.13.46
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0
0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1
0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1
0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0
0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1
0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
Primary Controller IP
Addresses
18
Pin 1 is on the right.
The up ↑ position = 1.
0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1
DIP Switch
Example:
1
80
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
Pin 1 is on the bottom.
The left ← position = 0.
(MX48, VX40, VX160,
VX160, VX320,
VX320A, VX320V)
DIP Switch
(VX80, VX640)
8 Position DIP Switch (Located on the lower left of the backplane on most VX Router models)
VXRouter DIP Switch Locations
VX160 Router with front
cover removed
VX80 Router with front
cover removed
VX320 Router with
front cover removed
VXVIDEO or AUDIO 320 Router
with front cover removed
(Non-functioning)
VX40 Router with front cover removed
VX Router DIP Switch Locations and Setting
The simplest network connection is an isolated network with only the VX Router, the control server, and any
control clients using static IP addresses. The VX Router can be set to any of the above settings. The control
server must be at 192.168.13.9, and the control clients could then be set to any other addresses in the
192.168.13.X family.