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CHAPTER 2: DESCRIPTION
2.1 APPLICATION
The (Cross) Repeater is used to double the maximum cabling distance between a KVM extender CON or CPU Unit or even a KVM
matrix. The device can also be used for media conversion from CATx to fiber or vice versa.
The device is available as a pure CATx or fiber version (repeater) and as a hybrid version of CATx and fiber (cross repeater) for an
additional electrical/optical signal conversion.
2.2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The (Cross) Repeater consists of at least one module depending on the application.
The device is connected between a KVM extender CON and CPU Unit via the interconnect cable or can be alternatively connected
between a KVM extender unit and a KVM matrix.
The (Cross) Repeater communicates with both the KVM extenders and a KVM-Matrix via the interconnect cables.
FIGURE 2-1. SYSTEM OVERVIEW
TABLE 2-1. SYSTEM COMPONENTS
NUMBER IN FIGURE 2-1
COMPONENT
1
Source (computer, CPU)
2
KVM Extender CPU Unit
3
Interconnect cable (CATx or fiber)
4
(Cross) Repeater
5
Interconnect cable (CATx or fiber)
6
KVM Extender CON Unit
7
Console (monitor, keyboard, mouse)
NOTE:
See Chapter 3 for installation examples.
