Rose Electronics Orion X-series - Manual (Page 54)

46 Orion X Installation and Operations Manual
Extender Settings
All extender units are managed in this menu. This menu also allows the creation of new extender units and
the deletion of existing extender units. This menu can be accessed in the OSD and the Java Tool.
The extender unit describes the connection of an physical extender to the matrix. Every extender board
with a direct cable connection to the matrix is recognized as an extender unit. Dual-Head KVM extenders
will be recognized as two independent extender units.
KVM Extenders automatically create extender units inside the matrix.
Select between the following settings:
Field
Selection Description
ID Text Numerical value of the extender ID (KVM Extenders: ID is
provided by extender unit (Serial No.) and cannot be changed)
Name Text Name of the extender unit
Fixed Activated Create an extender unit with a fixed port assignment (default)
Deactivated Function not active.
Port 1-288 (depending on the matrix) Port number of the extender unit
Managing Extender Settings through the OSD
 Select Configuration > EXT Units in the main menu.
Figure 37. 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
Save
Save Changes