BLACKBOX KVX Series DVI KVM Extender Installation Guide
- June 6, 2024
- BLACKBOX
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KVXLC-100, KVXLCF-100, KVXLC-200, KVXLCF-200
KVX SERIES DVI KVM EXTENDER
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Follow these steps to install the extender:
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If you have the fiber models, install the SFPs in the transmitter and receiver. Compatible SFPs from Black Box are listed in the table below.
COMPATIBLE SFP MODULESPART NUMBER| DESCRIPTION| DISTANCE
1-GBPS CONNECTIONS LFP441
LFP441| SFP 1.25-Gb, 850-nm Multimode Fiber, LC| 550 m
LFP442| SFP 1.25-Gb, 1310-nm Single-mode Fiber, LC| 20 km
LFP412| SFP with Extended Diagnostics – 1250-Mbps Multimode Fiber, 1310-nm| 2 km
LFP413| SFP with Extended Diagnostics – 1250-Mbps Single-Mode Fiber, 1310-nm| 10 km
LFP414| SFP with Extended Diagnostics – 1250-Mbps, Singlemode Fiber, 1310-nm| 30 km
LFP416| SFP 1250-Mbps, Extended Diagnostics, 10/100/1000BASE-T, SGMII Interface, RJ-45| 100 m
NOTE: Other SFPs may work but have not been validated by Black Box, we
recommend you use the suggested SFPs to avoid technical incompatibilities.
NOTE: SFP is not included, must be ordered separately.
- Connect the video source(s) to the Transmitter (Computer Unit).
- Connect the monitor(s) to the Receiver unit.
- Use CATx cables (EIA/TIA 568B industry standard compliant) or fiber cables for connection between Transmitter/Receiver.
- Apply the proper power to all connecting devices.
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:
- Make sure the device cables are correctly and firmly attached.
- Set your display device’s (TV, monitor, etc.) input source as DVI.
- Check the PC BIOS configuration of the video output setting.
- Connect your video source to the Display DIRECTLY to check if the video signal gets through.
CHAPTER 1: SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE 1-1. TRANSMITTER SPECIFICATIONS
Console Connection
Video Output| N/A
Serial Control Port| N/A
Host Connection
Video Input| KVXLC-100, KVXLCF-100: (1) DVI-I female;
KVXLC-200, KVXLCF-200: (2) DVI-I female
Local Out Video Connection
Local Out| KVXLC-100, KVXLCF-100: (1) DVI-I female;
KVXLC-200, KVXLCF-200: (2) DVI-I female
Link Port
12J-45| KVXLC-100: (1) RJ-45 using CATx cable – max. length: 330 feet (100
meters);
KVXLC-200: (2) RJ-45 using CATx cable – max. length: 330 feet (100 meters)
SFP| KVXLCF-100: (1) SFP cage using Fiberoptic cable – max. length: 18.6 miles
(30 km), depending on SFP;
KVXLCF-200: (2) SFP cages using Fiberoptic cable – max. length: 18.6 miles (30
km), depending on SFP
NOTE: SFP is not included. Must be ordered separately.
USB Interface
Host| (1) USB Type B female
Device| N/A
Audio
2-way analog audio| (1) Line In, (1) Line Out
General
LED indicator| Power: White LED
DDC Supported| DDC, DDC2, DDC2B
Max. Video Resolution| 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
OS Compatibility| OS Independent
Housing material| Chassis Metal
Operating Temperature| 32 to 122° F (0 to 50° C)
Storage Temperature| -4 to +140° F (-20 to +60° C)
Relative Humidity| 0 to 80%
Power Supply| External 5-VDC, 2-A power supply
Dimensions| KVXLC-100, KVXLCF-100 transmitters: 1.06″ H x 7.09″ W x 3.27″ D
(2.7 x 18.0 x 8.3 cm);
KVXLC-200, KVXLCF-200 transmitters: 1.71″ H x 7.09″ W x 3.27″ D (4.4 x 18.0 x
8.3 cm)
Weight| KVXLC-100 transmitter: 0.79 lb. (0.36 kg);
KVXLCF-100 transmitter: 0.77 lb. (0.35 kg);
KVXLC-200, KVXLCF-200 transmitter: 1.12 lb. (0.51 kg)
TABLE 1-2. TRANSMITTER SPECIFICATIONS
Console Connection
Video Output| KVXLC-100, KVXLCF-100: (1) DVI-I female;
KVXLC-200, KVXLCF-200: (2) DVI-I female
Serial Control Port| (1) DB9 male
Host Connection
Video Input| N/A
Link Port
RJ-45| KVXLC-100: (1) RJ-45 using CATx cable – max. length: 330 feet (100
meters);
KVXLC-200: (2) RJ-45 using CATx cable – max. length: 330 feet (100 meters)
SFP| KVXLCF-100: (1) SFP cage using Fiberoptic cable – max. length: 18.6 miles
(30 km), depending on SFP; KVXLCF-200: (2) SFP cages using Fiberoptic cable –
max. length: 18.6 miles (30 km), depending on SFP
NOTE: SFP is not included. Must be ordered separately.
USB Interface
Host| N/A
Device| (2) USB 2.0 Type A female for USB device extension; (2) USB HID ports
for keyboard and mouse
Audio
2-way analog audio| (1) MIC In, (1) Speaker Out
General
LED indicator| Power: White LED
DDC Supported| DDC, DDC2, DDC2B
Max. Video Resolution| 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
OS Compatibility| OS Independent
Housing material| Chassis Metal
Operating Temperature| 32 to 122° F (0 to 50° C)
Storage Temperature| -4 to +140° F (-20 to +60° C)
Relative Humidity| 0 to 80%
Power Supply| External S-VDC, 2-A power supply
Dimensions| KVXLC-100, KVXLCF-100 receivers: 1.06″ H x 7.09– W x 3.27″ D (2.7
x 18.0 x 8.3 cm); KVXLC-200, KVXLCF-200 receivers: 1.71′ H x 7.09″ W x 3.2T D
(4.4 x 18.0 x 8.3 cm)
Weight| KVXLC-100 receiver: 0.84 lb. (0.38 kg);
KVXLCF-100 receiver: 0.81 lb. (0.37 kg);
KVXLC-200, KVXLCF-200 receiver: 112 lb. (0.51 kg)
CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW
INTRODUCTION
The KVX Series DVI KVM Extender enables you to locally use one or two DVI/VGA
monitors, USB keyboard/mouse/other devices, speaker, and microphone to operate
a remote computer, server or other IT device.
There are four models of the KVX Series DVI KVM Extender: a single-head
KVXLC-100 and dual-head KVXLC-200 version via a CATx link, and a single-head
KVXLCF- 100 and dual-head KVXLCF-200 version via a fiberoptic link. Each
extender consists of a transmitter (TX) and a receiver (RX).
FEATURES
- Supports DVI and VGA input/output video quality up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz.
- Provides remote access for video/USB/RS-232/audio extension distance up to 330 feet (100 meters) over CATx cable for model KVXLC-100 or KVXLC-200; up to 18.6 miles (30 km) over fiberoptic cable for model KVXLCF-100 or KVXLCF-200, depending on the SFP used.
- The DVI KVM Console Extender lets you control a server, or computer over single-mode or multimode fiber optic cable at distances of up to 30 km (depending on the SFP used, fiber type, and fiber bandwidth*).
- Single-head models with (1) DVI connector and dual-head models with (2) DVI connectors are available.
- Offers transparent USB 2.0/1.1 extension.
- Uses analog audio LINE-IN/LINE-OUT extension.
- Supports bi-directional RS-232 control communication.
- Firmware upgradable.
*NOTE: Reference the supported SFP chart on page 3.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
KVXLC-100:
- (1) Single-Head DVI KVM CATx Extender Transmitter (TX)
- (1) Single-Head DVI KVM CATx Extender Receiver (RX)
- (2) Power Supplies (includes US, EU, UK plug types)
- (1) DVI-I cable (6-ft./1.8-m)
- (1) 3.5-mm audio cable (6-ft./1.8-m)
- (1) USB-B to USB-A cable (6-ft./1.8-m)
KVXLCF-100:
- (1) Single-Head DVI KVM Fiber Extender Transmitter (TX)
- (1) Single-Head DVI KVM Fiber Extender Receiver (RX)
- (2) Power Supplies (includes US, EU, UK plug types)
- (1) DVI-I cable (6-ft./1.8-m)
- (1) 3.5-mm audio cable (6-ft./1.8-m)
- (1) USB-B to USB-A cable (6-ft./1.8-m)
KVXLC-200:
- (1) Dual-Head DVI KVM CATx Extender Transmitter (TX)
- (1) Dual-Head DVI KVM CATx Extender Receiver (RX)
- (2) Power Supplies (includes US, EU, UK plug types)
- (2) DVI-I cables (6-ft./1.8-m)
- (1) 3.5-mm audio cable (6-ft./1.8-m)
- (1) USB-B to USB-A cable (6-ft./1.8-m)
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION
2.4.1 TRANSMITTER
FRONT PANEL
Figure 2-1 shows the front panel that is common to the single-head CATx and
fiber transmitters. Table 2-1 describes its components.
Figure 2-2 shows the front panel that is common to the dual-head
CATx and fiber transmitters. Table 2-1 describes its components.
TABLE 2-1. TRANSMITTER FRONT-PANEL COMPONENTS
| NUMBER IN FIGURE 2-1 OR 2-2 | COMPONENT | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PWR LED | Lights when power to the transmitter is ON |
| 2 | Audio jack | Connects to analog audio input for audio extension |
| 3 | Audio jack | Connects to analog audio output for audio extension |
| 4 | DB9 female connector | Connects to source device’s RS-232 port for serial |
extension
5| Link LED| Lights when the TX/RX link is active
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.
TABLE 2-2. SINGLE-HEAD TRANSMITTER BACK-PANEL COMPONENTS
| NUMBER IN FIGURE 2-3 OR 2-4 | COMPONENT | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ground screw | Links to ground |
| 2 | For CATx model: RJ-45 connector | |
| For Fiber model: SFP cage | For CATx Model: CATx link |
For Fiber model: Install fiber SFP module here
3| USB Type B connector| Connects to source device’s USB port
4| DVI In port| Connects to source device’s signal for DVI/VGA extension
5| DVI Out port| Connects to local out
6| Power connector| Links to 5-VDC power supply
Figures 2-5 and 2-6 show the back panels of the dual-head CATx and fiber
transmitters. Table 2-3 describes their components.
TABLE 2-3. DUAL-HEAD TRANSMITTER BACK-PANEL COMPONENTS
| NUMBER IN FIGURE 2-5 OR 2-6 | COMPONENT | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ground screw | Links to ground |
| 2 | For CATx model: (2) RJ-45 connectors | |
| For Fiber model: (2) SFP cages | For CATx Model: CATx links |
For Fiber model: Install fiber SFP modules here
3| USB Type B connector| Connects to source device’s USB port
4| (2) DVI In ports| Connect to source devices’ signals for DVI/VGA extension
5| (2) DVI Out ports| Connect to local out
6| Power connector| Links to 5-VDC power supply
2.4.2 RECEIVER
FRONT PANEL
Figure 2-7 shows the front panel that is common to the single-head CATx and
fiber receivers. Figure 2-8 shows the front panel that is common to the dual-
head CATx and fiber receivers. Table 2-4 describes the components.
TABLE 2-4. RECEIVER FRONT-PANEL COMPONENTS
| NUMBER IN FIGURE 2-7 OR 2-8 | COMPONENT | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PWR LED | Lights when power to the receiver is ON |
| 2 | DB9 male connector | Connects to sink device’s RS-232 port for serial |
extension
3| Link LED| Lights when the TX/RX link is active
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.
TABLE 2-5. SINGLE-HEAD RECEIVER
BACK-PANEL COMPONENTS
| NUMBER IN FIGURE 2-9 OR 2-10 | COMPONENT | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ground screw | Links to ground |
| 2 | For CATx model: (1) RJ-45 connecto | |
| For Fiber model: (1) SFP cage | For CATx Model: CATx link |
For Fiber model: Install fiber SFP module here
3| (2) USB 2.0 ports| Connects to USB device’s ports for extension
4| (2) USB HID ports| Connects to USB keyboard and mouse
5| DVI Out port| Connects to sink device’s signal for DVI/VGA extension
6| Audio jack| Links to analog audio input for audio extension
7| Audio jack| Links to analog audio output for audio extension
8| Power connector| Links to 5-VDC power supply
Figures 2-11 and 2-12 show the back panels of the dual-head CATx and fiber
receivers. Table 2-6 describes their components.
TABLE 2-6. DUAL-HEAD RECEIVER BACK-
PANEL COMPONENTS
| NUMBER IN FIGURE 2-11 OR 2-12 | COMPONENT | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ground screw | Links to ground |
| 2 | For CATx model: (2) RJ-45 connectors | |
| For Fiber model: (2) SFP cages | For CATx Model: CATx links |
For Fiber model: Install fiber SFP modules here
3| (2) USB 2.0 ports| Connects to USB device’s ports for extension
4| (2) USB HID ports| Connects to USB keyboard and mouse
5| (2) DVI Out ports| Connect to sink devices’ signals for DVI/VGA extension
6| Audio jack| Links to analog audio input for audio extension
7| Audio jack| Links to analog audio output for audio extension
8| Power connector| Links to 5-VDC power supply
CHAPTER 3: CONNECTION DIAGRAM
Figure 3-1 shows a typical connection.
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLATION
FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS
Below are the factory default baud rate settings for the DVI KVM Extender’s serial ports.
- Baud rate: 115,200 bps
- Data bits: 8
- Parity: None
- Stop bits: 1
APPENDIX A: REGULATORY INFORMATION
A.1 FCC CLASS A STATEMENT
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.
APPENDIX B: DISCLAIMER/TRADEMARKS
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.
B.2 TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL
Black Box and the Black Box logotype and mark are registered trademarks of
Black Box Corporation. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are
acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.
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