Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual
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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 extender transmitter(s), and the extender
receiver(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
Extend KVM stations and computers up to 460 feet (140m) on either side of the matrix through
CATx cable
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 extender that is connected. If a transmitter is connected, the port becomes an input. If a
receiver 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 input
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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
Comes with redundant PSU in case of power or PSU failure
Comes in several models, each with diiferent numbers of CATx 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
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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Java Tool, Extended Switching and Presets
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Bundle 1 and additional API
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SNMP and Syslog for unit monitoring
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Cascading / Stacking
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Multi-Screen Control
