Following is a step by step guide for installing and operating a single unit installation.
Step 1 – Connect the User Station(s)
Connectors (left to right)
(1) RJ45F – Link to Xtensys
(4) USB Type A (Optional)
(2) MiniDIN6F (keyboard/mouse)
(1) DB9M (serial device)
(1) HD15F (monitor)
(1) +5v input
(Internal 110/220V power supply optional)
Audio feature options available
Depending on your model, up to 16 user stations can be connected to single Xtensys. To install the user
stations, first connect a CATx cable from the RJ45F link connector to the one of the Xtensys RJ45F user ports.
Next, connect your KVM station (keyboard, monitor, and mouse) to the user stations PS/2 or USB and HD15F
connectors. A compatible serial device can connect to the DB9M connector. Refer to the users manual for user
station connections for the 4, 8, or 12 CPU port models
Step 2 – Connect the computer(s)
Connectors (left to right)
for 8 x 32 model
(1) IEC320 power
(1) HD15F (monitor)
(2) MiniDIN6
(keyboard/mouse)
(2) USB Type A
(2) RJ45F (Serial)
(32) RJ45F (CATx to PCs)
(8) RJ45F (CATx to user
stations)
Depending on the Xtensys model, up to 64 computers, servers or serial devices can be connected to a single
Xtensys unit. To connect the computers to the Xtensys switch, first connect an Xtensys PS/2 or USB CATx
transmitter to the corresponding keyboard, monitor, and mouse ports on a computer. Next, connect a CATx
cable from the CATx transmitters RJ45F connector to the RJ45F CPU port on the Xtensys rear panel that has
been designated as the CPU port for the computer being connected. The remaining computers are connected
using the same procedure, connect the transmitter to the computers keyboard, monitor, and mouse ports, and
connect the CATx cable from the transmitter to the computer port on the Xtensys rear panel.
Step 3 – Connect the serial device(s)
Each CPU port on Xtensys can be configured for serial using the OSD menu system. When configured,
connect a RJ45M to DB9F cable from the RJ45F CPU port on Xtensys to the DB9M serial port on a computer
or serial device. Cable length restrictions apply for connecting serial devices.
Step 4 – Power on the system
It is recommended that the completed system be powered up in the following sequence:
1. Power on the KVM station ‘s monitor
2. Power on all user stations
3. Power on the Xtensys switch
4. Apply power to the all Xtensys transmitters
5. Boot all connected computers
The number of CATx connectors (RJ45) to the computers
and User stations will vary depending on the model
.