Rose electronics Xtensys User manual

Xtensys UNIVERSAL MATRIX CONSOLE SWITCH
Quick Installation Guide
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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

Following is a step by step guide for installing and operating a single unit installation.
Step 1 – Connect the User Station(s)
Connectors (left to right)
(1) RJ45F – Link to Xtensys
(4) USB Type A (Optional)
(2) MiniDIN6F (keyboard/mouse)
(1) DB9M (serial device)
(1) HD15F (monitor)
(1) +5v input
(Internal 110/220V power supply optional)
Audio feature options available
Depending on your model, up to 16 user stations can be connected to single Xtensys. To install the user
stations, first connect a CATx cable from the RJ45F link connector to the one of the Xtensys RJ45F user ports.
Next, connect your KVM station (keyboard, monitor, and mouse) to the user stations PS/2 or USB and HD15F
connectors. A compatible serial device can connect to the DB9M connector. Refer to the users manual for user
station connections for the 4, 8, or 12 CPU port models
Step 2 – Connect the computer(s)
Connectors (left to right)
for 8 x 32 model
(1) IEC320 power
(1) HD15F (monitor)
(2) MiniDIN6
(keyboard/mouse)
(2) USB Type A
(2) RJ45F (Serial)
(32) RJ45F (CATx to PCs)
(8) RJ45F (CATx to user
stations)
Depending on the Xtensys model, up to 64 computers, servers or serial devices can be connected to a single
Xtensys unit. To connect the computers to the Xtensys switch, first connect an Xtensys PS/2 or USB CATx
transmitter to the corresponding keyboard, monitor, and mouse ports on a computer. Next, connect a CATx
cable from the CATx transmitters RJ45F connector to the RJ45F CPU port on the Xtensys rear panel that has
been designated as the CPU port for the computer being connected. The remaining computers are connected
using the same procedure, connect the transmitter to the computers keyboard, monitor, and mouse ports, and
connect the CATx cable from the transmitter to the computer port on the Xtensys rear panel.
Step 3 – Connect the serial device(s)
Each CPU port on Xtensys can be configured for serial using the OSD menu system. When configured,
connect a RJ45M to DB9F cable from the RJ45F CPU port on Xtensys to the DB9M serial port on a computer
or serial device. Cable length restrictions apply for connecting serial devices.
Step 4 – Power on the system
It is recommended that the completed system be powered up in the following sequence:
1. Power on the KVM station ‘s monitor
2. Power on all user stations
3. Power on the Xtensys switch
4. Apply power to the all Xtensys transmitters
5. Boot all connected computers
The number of CATx connectors (RJ45) to the computers
and User stations will vary depending on the model.

Operating procedure
With all connections in place and the system powered up, you can connect and fully control all connected computers and serial
peripherals as if you were directly connected to that piece of equipment. To switch the KVM user station to any connected
computer, press and release the attention key (left Ctrl key), then enter the CPU port to switch to. If you need to perform
maintenance on the computer connected to CPU port #12, the command to switch to this port would be: Press and release the
left Ctrl key, then within 2 seconds, enter the CPU port (12) to switch to and press enter. Instantly the KVM station now has
control of the computer or device connected to CPU port #12.
Below is a summary of the keyboard commands used by Xtensys. Ctrl Key Sequence is a press and release of the left control
key. Enter the command following Ctrl within 2 seconds to initiate that command.
A complete explanation of each command and the use of the OSD with explanations and examples are covered in the users’
manual.
Video Setting Keyboard Commands
Video gain, equalization, red skew, green skew, and blue skew can be adjusted if needed using simple keyboard
commands. To adjust these components, first invoke the computer select OSD by pressing the left control key, then
the escape key. :Use the up or down arrow keys to select (highlight) the computer connection that needs adjusting,
then press the right arrow key. The CPU information window shown below will display showing the present values
for all settings.
To make any adjustments, first execute the
below keyboard command for the
adjustment needed, then use the keypad +
and – key to increase or decrease the value
Adjustment Keyboard Command
Amplification a
Equalization e
Red skew r
Green skew g
Blue skew b
Make sure the computer select window is
open and the CPU info window is displayed
prior to issuing the commands.
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Command Key Sequence Description
Main Menu [Ctrl] [F12] Displays main menu
CPU List [Ctrl] [Esc] Displays CPU selection list
Direct CPU connect [Ctrl] n [Enter] Connects directly to the specific CPU number “n”.
Connect Back [Ctrl] [Backspace] Connects to the previous CPU
Connect Down [Ctrl] [Minus sign] Connects to the previous CPU in a Group.
Connect Up [Ctrl] [Plus sign] Connects to the next sequential CPU in a group
KVM Status [Ctrl] D Displays / Removes status box.
Logout [Ctrl] L Logs user out if the KVM station is configured for user logins.
Disconnect [Ctrl] Q Disconnects the current CPU
Reset Keyboard/ mouse [Ctrl] R Resets / enables keyboard and mouse; enables PS/2 mouse on
connected CPU
Send Null Byte [Ctrl] N Sends a null byte to the CPU’s PS/2 mouse port. Use this
command if the PS/2 mouse gets “out of sync”.
Reset Mouse (NT or Unix
systems only)
[Ctrl] O (not zero) Resets the currently selected NT or Unix computers PS/2 mouse.
Also switches the NT mouse driver to “wheel” mode.
Start Scan [Ctrl] S Sequentially steps through all connected CPUs in a group.
Stop Scan [Ctrl] X Turns scan “Off”
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