INSTALLATION
Orion XC Installation and Operation Manual
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Installation
The installation section of this manual explains the basic System Setup. It then describes in detail how to set
up the Orion XC as a KVM Matrix, how to stack Orion XC matrices or make a grid of matrices.
System Setup
First time users are recommended to first connect all of the system components in the same room as a test
setup. This will facilitate correcting any cabling problems, and simplify the system configuration process.
Due to the construction of the matrix chassis, it is recommended to use an additional sub-floor below the matrix
for use in a 19” rack.
Setup of the matrix
Configure the Orion XC matrix as follows.
1. Connect a CON Unit to an I/O port of the matrix.
2. Connect a keyboard, mouse and monitor to the CON unit.
3. Connect the matrix and the CON unit to their power supplies and apply power.
4. Display the OSD menu with <'Hot Key'>, <o>, select
Configuration,
and login with administrator rights.
5. Configure according to application requirements.
6. Select
Save
in the Configuration menu, and then select
Restart Matrix
.
7. Optional: Establish a network connection between the matrix and a computer running the Java tool in order
to perform extended configuration.
Setup of Extenders
Configure the connected CPU and CON devices as follows.
1. Connect a CON unit to the matrix using CATx or fiber interconnect cables.
2. Connect the CON unit to the console devices (monitor, keyboard and mouse).
3. Connect the 5VDC power supply units to the CON unit and apply power.
4. Check the basic function of the CON unit by displaying the OSD menu with <'Hot Key'>, <o>.
5. Connect the source (computer, CPU) to the CPU unit of the extender by using the provided connection
cables.
6. Connect the CPU unit to the matrix by using CATx or fiber interconnect cables.
7. Connect the 5VDC power supply units to the CPU units.
8. Start the system by applying power to the Matrix.
Possible Orion XC Setups
The Orion XC can be set up in a variety of ways to provide the optimum system environment.
A portion of the Orion XC can be configured for single display computers, with another portion for multi-display
computers. The KVM and USB 2.0 support can also be configured.
Configuration of Orion XC can be performed through the OSD menus, using a keyboard and monitor
connected to an extender CON unit. It can also be configured through a network connection with a computer
running the Java Tool, or through the serial interface.
A connection to common media controls is also possible.
The following sections show the typical installations of the Orion XC.