
INSTALLATION
XTENSYS INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL
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Switch installation – Single unit
The basic installation of a single Xtensys switch is an easy and straightforward procedure. To install a single switch,
perform the below steps for all computers/servers/serial devices that will be connected. It is recommended that all
computers and servers be powered off.
NOTE: When entering information into the Xtensys menu system, use the numeric keys above the keyboard for
entering numbers. The numeric keypad cannot be used for entering information into the menu system.
Command inputs to the menu system must be entered within 2 seconds of each other or the input is aborted.
Use the up/down and left/right arrow keys to maneuver within the menus. When the needed menu section is
highlighted, press enter. That menu will display, an input box will display for a new value, or a choice box will
display listing the supported choices for the selection.
Steps:
1. Connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the Xtensys user stations corresponding connectors
2. Connect all Xtensys User stations to the Xtensys switches RJ45, KVM connectors using Catx cables.
3. Turn on all KVM stations video monitors and the Xtensys switch.
(Wait for the internal diagnostic check to complete)
4. Connect an Xtensys transmitter to the computer’s keyboard, monitor, and mouse ports.
5. Connect a CATx cable from the Xtensys transmitter to the assigned CPU port on the Xtensys unit.
6. Switch the KVM station to the CPU port being tested. (starting with CPU port #1). This is done by pressing and
releasing the left [Ctrl] key and within 2 seconds, type in the CPU port # being configured (starting with 1) and
press [Enter]. A connection dialog box will display showing the connection status.
7. Pre-configure the Xtensys CPU port, if connected to a serial device.
8. Boot the computer the KVM station is connected to if the computer power was off. You should see the boot-up
sequence on the KVM monitor.
9. Verify that the keyboard, video, and mouse on the connected computer function properly before proceeding.
Verify that other KVM user stations operate properly.
10. Switch the KVM station to the next sequential CPU port as explained in step 6 and perform steps 7- 9 for that
computer and for the remaining computers.
This completes the basic installation of a single Unit. You can switch to any connected computer from any User
station by pressing and releasing the left [Ctrl] key, typing in the computer port number to switch to and press [Enter].
You can also switch to a computer by displaying the “Computer select” screen [Ctrl] + [ESC]. Select the computer to
switch to from the list and press [Enter]. You will be immediately switched to that computer.
PLEASE REFER TO THE SAFETY SECTION BEFORE INSTALLATION
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