Instruction manual

INTRODUCTION
Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual
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Disclaimer
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responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither does the manufacturer assume any liability for damages
resulting from the use of the information contained herein. The manufacturer reserves the right to change
the specifications, functions, circuitry of the product, and manual content at any time without notice.
The manufacturer cannot accept liability for damages due to misuse of the product or other circumstances
outside the manufacturer’s control. The manufacturer will not be responsible for any loss, damage, or
injury arising directly or indirectly from the use of this product. (See limited warranty.)
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Rose Electronics Orion™ XC System. The Orion XC System is the result of
Rose Electronics’ commitment to providing continued state-of-the-art switching solutions for today’s
demanding workplace. The Orion XC System has proven to be a valuable investment for all types of
businesses that have the need to monitor, maintain, route, switch and access information from multiple
computer systems. Its use in large computer and multimedia facilities gives the IT professional the added
flexibility to monitor and maintain all systems, running on different platforms, from one or multiple KVM
stations. The Orion XC System is the common sense solution that provides the flexibility and security
required for today’s business environment.
Rose Electronics' Orion XC System is designed to be configured to meet system demands, one user or
multiple users, two computers or hundreds. All configurations offer standard features that allow for easy,
secure, and complete access to as many computers as the system has, from one or multiple KVM user
stations. The Orion XC unit is connected to the computers and user stations through CATx cables, single-
mode fiber cables or multi-mode fiber cables. Using CATx cabling, the distance can be up to 460 feet
(140m) on either side of the matrix. The distance can be to 3,280 feet (1 km) using multi-mode fiber, or
32,808 feet (10 km) using single-mode Fiber. The use of lower bulk cables makes installation easier,
quicker, and less expensive.
The Orion XC comes in models, with 8, 16, 32, 48, 64 or 80 ports. The ports can be all CATx or all Fiber
ports. In addition, the 64-port and 80-port models can have a mix of CATx and Fiber ports on the same
unit. Each port functions independently, and can be defined and switched either as a console or CPU port.
The convenient On-Screen Display (OSD) menus are intuitive and easy to use. They guide the user
through the configuration process, making it easy to configure the Orion XC.
The Orion XC is used along with extender transmitters, called CPU devices, and receivers, called CON
devices. The CPU devices connect to the computer or video source, and the CON devices connect to the
DVI or VGA monitor, USB keyboard and USB mouse. The CPU and CON devices connect to the Orion
XC using CATx or Fiber cables. The CPU and CON device models vary depending on the device support
required.
The reliability, security, and versatility of the Orion XC System streamlines any data center or server room
by simplifying maintenance, access, and updating.