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2 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual About This Manual This manual covers the installation, configuration, and operation of the Orion XC Sy

92 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual USB 2.0 Switching Switching of USB 2.0 extenders works like the switching of KVM extenders. There are

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 93 To create a new switch macro, proceed as follows: 1. Open a new switch macro by clicking on the New

94 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Factory Reset Resetting the system to factory defaults is available through the OSD and the Java Tool

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 95 Summary of Keyboard Commands The following two tables summarize all the keyboard commands that affect

96 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Matrix Keyboard Command Description <'Hot Key'>, <o> Open OSD <‘Hot Key‘&

STATUS INDICATORS Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 97 Diagnostics and Status Indicators This section describes the diagnostics that are av

98 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual LAN Port Figure 94. LAN Port Status LEDs 1 Status LED 1 2 Status LED 2 Status LEDs on the LAN

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 99 Power Supply Unit Figure 96. Power Supply Unit Status LEDs 1 → Power supply unit 1 status LED 2 →

100 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Port Status The connections and the switching status between the various consoles and CPUs are shown

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 101 The colors indicate the connection status: Color Description Grey Port not connected Orange Vide

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 3 Compatibility Video DVI-I (VGA or DVI) input, DVI-D Single Link output; Maximum Resolution: 1920 x 12

102 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual  Click the left mouse button to display extender information for the currently selected port on the

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 103 Port Status Matrix Grid This screen shows the connections and switching status between the CON and C

104 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Extender OSD All extenders used with the Orion XC are provided with their own OSD to display the con

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 105 Network Status The current network configuration is shown in this screen. This screen can be accesse

106 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Viewing Network Status through the Java Tool Figure 103. Viewing Network Status through the Java T

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 107 Viewing Firmware Status through the OSD  Select Status > Firmware in the main menu. Figure 104

108 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual To get a better overview, the various modules can be expanded and contracted by clicking with the le

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 109 Trace Function All events, e.g. activities and switching operations of the Orion XC matrix, are logg

110 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Options  Select Extras > Options in the menu bar and open the Syslog tab. The following options

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 111 SNMP The SNMP function allows all function-critical and safety-critical elements of the matrix to be

OVERVIEW 4 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual System Overview An Orion XC matrix system consists of an Orion XC matrix, one or more CPU Unit

112 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual The following traps are available. Trap Description Status Notification about matrix status Temper

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 113 System Check System Check provides a diagnostic ability to check the matrix configuration. This feat

SERVICE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT 114 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Service Information Maintenance and Repair This Unit does not contain a

SAFETY Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 115 The Orion XC has been tested for conformance to safety regulations and requirements, and has b

TROUBLESHOOTING 116 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Troubleshooting This section provides support for problems with the Orion XC matrix.

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 117 Blank Screen Figure 111. Troubleshooting Blank Screen Problem Possible Reason Solution Monitors

APPENDICES 118 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Appendix A – General Specifications This section gives the general specifications for the

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 119 Type of Interconnect Cable The Orion XC requires interconnect cabling specified for Gigabit Ethernet

120 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Connector Pinouts This section shows the pinouts for the connectors on the Orion XC. RJ45 (Serial)

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 121 Power Supply Voltage All 8 port models 0.7 A, 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz All 16 port, 32 port and 48 po

MODELS Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 5 Orion XC Model Description The Orion XC is available in models with 8, 16, 32, 48, 64 or 80 port

122 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Shipping Weight All 8 port models Matrix 1.9 lb (0.9 kg) Shipping Box 7.5 lb (3.4 kg) All 16 port

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 123 Appendix B – Part numbers Orion XC Unit Part # Description OXS-XC080-TP Orion XC, 80 Port Matri

6 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Orion XC 32-Port Models Figure 6. Orion XC 32-port Model with All CATx Ports Figure 7. Orion XC 32

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 7 Orion XC 64-Port Models Figure 10. Orion XC 64-Port Model with All CATx Ports Figure 11. Orion XC

8 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Orion XC 80-Port Models Figure 13. Orion XC 80-port Model with All CATx Ports Figure 14, Orion XC

INSTALLATION Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 9 Installation The installation section of this manual explains the basic System Setup. It t

10 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual KVM Matrix In single-head mode, up to 80 ports can be used either as input or as output ports depend

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 11 Parallel Operation (Stacking) For some installations, such as those with multiple monitors per workst

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12 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Matrix Grid A Matrix Grid is a multiple matrix configuration which increases the total number of port

CONFIGURATION Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 13 Configuration The Orion XC switch is easy to configure. This can be done through keyboar

14 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Set user-defined 'Hot Key' When setting a user-defined 'Hot Key' (e.g. 2x<Spa

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 15 Menu Structure Figure 19. OSD Main Menu The general layout of the OSD is structured into three area

16 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Sorting and Searching Functions When dealing with lists and tables in the OSD, keyboard commands can

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 17 Control through the Java Tool Requirements The following requirements have to be met to use the Java

18 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual ` Figure 21. Java Tool Connect Screen Up to twelve connections between the matrix and Java tool soft

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 19 The Java Tool screen is subdivided into various sections: Menu bar (top line) Toolbar (second lin

20 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Reload Options The information shown in the Java Tool can be reloaded in different ways. By pressin

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 21 Online Configuration Configurations and system settings can be also edited when the Java tool is in o

DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY This is to certify that, when installed and used according to the instructions in this manual, together with the specified

22 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Report The Java tool is equipped with a report function that exports the current switching status and

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 23 Assignment CPU specific or console specific assignments can be made on the Orion XC. CPU specific as

24 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Assignment through Java Tool  Select Assignment > Virtual CPU Devices in the task area. Figure

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 25 Virtual Console Real consoles can be assigned to virtual consoles in this menu. This simplifies the

26 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Assignment through Java Tool  Select Assignment > Virtual CON Devices in the task area. Figure

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 27 System Settings Several system settings can be set up and modified on the Orion XC. The configuration

28 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Field Selection Description Activated Keep I/O boards with incorrect or invalid firmware online in

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 29 Modifying System Data through the Java Tool  Select the General tab in System > System Data. Fi

30 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Modifying Automatic ID Settings through the OSD  Select Configuration > System in the main menu.

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 31 Access Control The access control configuration is set in this screen. The screen can be accessed in

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32 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Modifying Access Control through the OSD  Select Configuration > Access in the main menu. Figu

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 33 Switch Settings The configuration of the switching parameters is set in this menu. This menu can be a

34 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Modifying Switch Settings through the OSD  Select Configuration > Switch in the main menu. Fig

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 35 Network This menu contains the network configuration settings. It can be accessed in the OSD and the

36 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Modifying Network Settings through the OSD  Select Configuration > Network in the main menu. Fi

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 37 Date and Time This menu allows changes to the Date and Time, based on Simple Network Time Protocol (S

38 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual To set the real time clock without using SNTP, proceed as follows: 1. Set the current date in the D

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 39 User Settings User identities and their privilege levels can be created and modified on the Orion XC.

40 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Select between the following buttons: Button Function New Create a new user Edit Edit an existing us

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 41 To configure user’s access rights to CPUs, proceed as follows: 1. Select a user in the User list. 2

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42 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Setting up User Favorites through the Java Tool  In the working area of the User menu, select a user

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 43 The following actions can be assigned to a User Macro: Field Selection Description Connect (P1=CON

44 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual To create a macro for the selected user, proceed as follows: 1. In the Key field, select the functio

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 45 Extender Settings The creation of new extender units and the deletion of existing extender units are

46 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Managing Extender Settings through the Java Tool  Select Definition > EXT Units in the task area.

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 47 USB 2.0 Extender This section describes how to configure and use USB 2.0 extenders. USB 2.0 extenders

48 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Configuring USB 2.0 Extenders through the Java Tool  Select Definition > EXT Units in the task ar

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 49 CPU Device Settings New CPU devices are defined in this menu, including their assignment to extenders

50 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Modifying CPU Settings through the Java Tool  Select Definition > CPU Devices in the task area.

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 51 To access a new CPU from the matrix, an assignment of one or more CPU type extender units is required

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52 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Setting up CON Devices through the OSD  Select Configuration > CON Devices in the main menu. F

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 53 Setting up CON Devices through the Java Tool  Select Definition > CON Devices in the task area.

54 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual One or more CON Units (extender) must be assigned to the console device for it to access a CPU throug

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 55 Modifying Mouse and Keyboard Settings through the OSD  Select Configuration > EXT Units in the ma

56 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Extender OSD The Extender OSD settings can be adjusted. These local settings apply to individual cons

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 57 In order to change the Extender OSD settings, proceed as follows: 1. Select the console extender in

58 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Console Favorites Lists of up to 16 favorite CPUs can be created for each console. Switching to a CPU

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 59 Setting up Console Favorites through the Java Tool  Select Definition > CON Devices in the Task a

60 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual The following functions can be used in console macros. Field Selection Description Connect (P1=CON

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 61 To create a macro for a console, proceed as follows: 1. Select a console in the CON devices list. 2.

Figure 51. Modifying CPU Settings through the OSD... 49 Figure 52. Modi

62 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Parallel Operation Parallel operation means control of a CPU Device by keyboard and mouse is allowed

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 63 Setting Up Parallel Operation through the Java Tool  Select System > Switch in the task area. F

64 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Setting Up Multi-Screen Control through the OSD  Select Assignments > Multi-Screen Control in the

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 65 Setting Up Multi-Screen Control through the Java Tool  Select Assignment > Multi-Screen Control i

66 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Saving and Loading of Configurations The menus described in this section provide a variety of ways to

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 67 In Default and File #1 to File #8, the name and information records of the respective saved configura

68 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Loading of Configurations (internal) In this menu Configurations previously saved to internal memory

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 69 Loading Internal Configuration through the Java Tool Figure 70. Loading Internal Configuration thr

70 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual To save the active configuration as an external configuration file, proceed as follows: 1. Select Fi

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 71 Export and Import Options The Orion XC offers the option to export configuration lists (extender, CPU

Figure 107. Syslog Monitoring with the Java Tool... 109 Figure 108.

72 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Import Options Configuration lists are imported in this menu. Figure 74. Importing Configuration Li

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 73 Setting Up Matrix Cascading through the OSD  Select Configuration > EXT Units in the main menu of

74 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Setting Up Matrix Cascading through the Java Tool Figure 76. Setting Up Matrix Cascading Through th

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 75 Matrix Grid The Matrix Grid screen is used to specify a configuration of two or more connected matrix

76 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Setting Up a Matrix Grid through the OSD In order to configure a Matrix Grid, proceed as follows. The

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 77 5. Activate the Enable Matrix Grid function. 6. Enter the device names of each matrix in the Grid i

78 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Preparation Take the following steps in order to prepare for the matrix update: 1. Save the matrix c

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 79 Extender Update The firmware of the extenders connected to the matrix can be updated in this screen.

80 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Figure 82. Extender Update in Standard Mode through the Java Tool - Step 2 (Update Firmware) 5. St

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 81 2. Put the matrix into Service Mode upon request in the popup window or through Matrix > Activate

INTRODUCTION Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 1 Disclaimer While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, the ma

82 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual License Management This menu provides for upgrading Orion XC functionality by installing the license

OPERATION Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 83 Operation The Orion XC can be operated in three different ways: 1. Direct Switching through

84 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual Direct Switching of Video, Keyboard and Mouse to previous CPU 1. Start Command Mode with the 'H

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 85 Addressing of Main and Sub Matrices The Orion XC can be cascaded over two levels. Commands (including

86 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual To switch the console to any available CPU, proceed as follows: 1. Select a CPU device from the CPU

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 87 To activate scan mode, proceed as follows. 1. Define a favorites list for a CON Device or user. 2.

88 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual The following information is shown in this menu: Field Description CON device Assigned physical ext

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 89  To make a KVM connection between a console and a CPU, double-click on the corresponding selection b

90 Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual To perform switching operations between CON and CPU devices proceed as follows: 1. Move the mouse cu

Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual 91 1. If not in the Switch menu of the OSD, start Command Mode with the 'Hot Key'. 2. Press