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Orion XC Installation and Operation Manual
About This Manual
This manual covers the installation, configuration, and operation of the Orion XC System. The System consists
of three components; the Orion XC switch, the CPU device(s), and the CON device(s). This manual only
covers the Orion XC switch. The Installation section explains how the three components are interconnected to
form a seamless switching network. The Operations section describes how to operate the system and the
features available to make switching and maintenance simple and easy.
Features
Comes in several models, each with different numbers of ports:
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8-port
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16-port
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32-port
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48-port
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64-port
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80-port
Ports can be all CATx, all Fiber, or with the two largest models, mixed CATx and Fiber
Extend KVM stations and computers up to 460 feet (140m) on either side of the matrix through CATx
cable, up to 3,280 feet (1 km ) using multi-mode fiber, or 32,808 feet (10 km) using single-mode fiber
Supports resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz and all DVI Single-Link resolutions including
High-definition 1080p or 2K
Intuitive OSD for easy use and configuration at each user station
Each port on the Orion XC will automatically be configured as an input or output depending on the type
of device that is connected. If a CPU device is connected, the port becomes an input. If a CON device
is connected, the port becomes an output.
Switch video sources of the same resolution instantly with no delay or display blanking
Can handle mixed signals including:
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DVI or VGA inputs
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Transparent USB 2.0
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USB HID
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PS/2
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Serial
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Analog or Digital audio
Redundant, load sharing power supplies in all models except 8 port; redundant power option in the 8
port model
Rack-mountable – 8-port, 16-port, 32-port and 48-port models are 1U size; 64-port and 80-port models
are 2U size.
Five optional firmware bundles are available for extra functionality:
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Extended Switching and Presets added to the Java Tool
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Extended Switching and Presets added to the Java Tool and additional API
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SNMP and Syslog for unit monitoring
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Matrix Grid
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Multi-Screen Control