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Orion XC Installation and Operation Manual
KVM Matrix
In single-head mode, up to 80 ports can be used either as input or as output ports depending on the
components and equipment. Non-blocking access is available to all users, i.e. user access is not limited by the
activities of another user.
Figure 16. Single-head KVM Matrix
1 - Source (computer, CPU)
2 - CPU Units
3 - Interconnect cables
4 - Orion XC matrix
5 - CON Units
6 - Console (monitor, keyboard, mouse)
If a single-head console is used, it is also possible to access a dual-head or quad-head computer, but control is
only possible at monitor 1.
Video from a single source can be switched to any number of monitors simultaneously. Audio (optional) can
also be switched in the same manner.