Orion XC Installation and Operation Manual
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Matrix Grid
The Matrix Grid screen is used to specify a configuration of two or more connected matrix switches. This may
be necessary if the total number of ports in the entire system needs to be increased, or if certain important
connections should be distributed to several matrix switches for redundancy.
The connections between two matrix switches are established through Grid Lines that are that serve as
connecting links between particular I/O ports. The Grid Lines can be bi-directional, and each can handle a full
access connection of a CON Device to a CPU Device.
The number of Grid Lines in the system determines whether a CON Device can be switched to a CPU Device
with Non-Blocking Access or with Blocking Access. This has to be determined separately for each Grid
environment. Non-Blocking Access means that a Grid Line for a cross-matrix switching operation of a CON
Device to a CPU Device is available at any time. Blocking Access means that for a specific switching
operation, no Grid Line may be available due to the switching status within the Grid. The result will be that
cross-matrix switching may not be possible.
The Matrix Grid can be configured through the OSD or the Java Tool.
Administration of Settings
Within a Matrix Grid, some settings may apply only to the individual matrix switch and others are global
settings that apply to the whole Matrix Grid.
The settings in the following screens have to made separately for each matrix (local settings), or within the
master matrix (the Grid Master) to affect all matrix switches in the Grid (global setting):
System
,
Access
,
Switch
,
Network
,
Date + Time
,
SNMP
,
Matrix Grid
,
Multi-Screen Control
The settings in the following screens have to be made globally once within the Matrix Grid:
EXT Units
,
CPU Devices
,
CON Devices
,
User
,
CON Macros
,
User Macros
,
CON Favorites
,
User
Favorites
,
Virtual CPU Devices
,
Virtual CON Devices
If global settings are made in the respective menus, they will be immediately available on each matrix within
the Matrix Grid.
General Preparation
The following conditions must be met before starting the Matrix Grid configuration:
1. The Matrix Grid function (Bundle 4) must be activated by license key on all matrix switches to be
connected to the Grid. License keys and bundles are described in detail later in this section.
2. Firmware Revision V03.10 must be installed on all matrix switches that are to be connected to the Grid.
3. All matrix switches to be connected to the Grid must be within the same TCP/IP network.
4. Port 5556, which is needed for network communication, must not be blocked by a firewall.