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Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual

Extender Settings

The creation of new extender units and the deletion of existing extender units are managed in this menu. It

can be accessed in the OSD and the Java Tool.

The extender unit describes a physical extender connected to the matrix. Every extender board with a

direct cable connection to the matrix is recognized as an extender unit. Dual-Head KVM extenders are

recognized as two independent extenders.

When KVM Extenders are connected to the matrix, extender units are created automatically in the matrix.

The following settings can be modified.

Field Selection Description

Text

Numerical value of the extender ID. For KVM Extenders, the ID is the

serial number provided by the extender unit, and cannot be changed.

Name

Text Name of the extender unit

Activated Create an extender unit with a fixed port assignment (default)

Fixed

Deactivated Function not active.

Port

1-80 (depending on the

matrix)

I/O Port number at which the extender unit is connected

Managing Extender Settings through the OSD

 Select Configuration > EXT Units in the main menu.

Figure 47. Managing Extender Settings through the OSD

Select between the following buttons:

Button Function

New

Create a new extender unit

Edit

Edit an existing extender unit

Delete

Delete an existing extender unit

Cancel

Reject changes

Okay

Save Changes