Instructions for using the Product Documents CD
Insert the provided CD into your CD reader. The selection program shown will start automatically.
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The manual provides a detailed overview, and the installation, and operation
procedure.
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The Datasheet provides an overview and the specifications for the produce
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The Quick Start Guide can be used to quickly install the product.
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If the program does not self-start, open the CD and click on index.htm
Click on the product document or use the convenient dropdown box to select a document. The selection will display the manual, datasheet,
or Quick Start Guide The manual, datasheet, and quick start guide are Acrobat PDF files
The following guide will help you understand the basic single unit installation and operation procedures for the Xtensys
system. The Xtensys system consists of the Xtensys switch and a remote user station for each remote user. The switch
connects to your computers, servers, and serial devices, and to the remote user stations via CATx cabling. This greatly
reduces cable bulk and cost. Connecting keyboards, monitors, and mice to the remote user stations requires no additional
cables. These connect directly to the KVM User station ports on the user station.
Refer to the below connectivity diagram when installing your Xtensys system. An Xtensys 8 x 32 model is used in the below
example. The basic installation is the same for all models, just more or less computer and user station connections..
To start the installation of the Xtensys system, it is recommended that all equipment (Xtensys switch, remote user stations,
KVM monitors, serial devices, and any other device) be powered off.
If powering off your servers and equipment is not feasible, refer to the Xtensys installation and operations manual for the
proper procedure to install the Xtensys system without removing power
Up to a total of 1,000 feet of CATx cable
The multi-platform feature of Xtensys allows you to connect PCs/servers, UNIX, SUN, Mac, Linux, or other systems with no
pre-configuration required. The PC port on Xtensys must be pre-configured only if a serial device is going to be connected
to that port.
The first item to assess is the topology or layout of the Xtensys switch, the computers, serial devices, the remote user
stations, and the CATx cable placement. Pre-planning of the layout of your switching system will make the installation
process go more smoothly. Decide which PC/server or serial device will be connected to each Xtensys PC port (RJ45F
rear connectors). Locate the Xtensys as close as possible to the computers and user stations so the cables are as short as
possible but still give some freedom of movement. Provide proper strain relief for all cables.
Xtensys switch,
connect up to 64
servers or serial
devices
Connect up to 16
user stations to an
Xtensys switch
Standard
CAT5 cable
PS/2 or USB
KVM stations
Xtensys Transmitter
installed on each
connected
computer
PS/2 or USB
Transmitter
Standard
CAT5 cable