Xtensys

CAT5 KVM Switch

Configure any port for CATx or serial devices
Modular architecture and built-in high performance
video bus for easy expansion
Auto equalization and skew on UTP cable for video
up to 1920 x 1440
Cascade units for additional expansion
Models available for 0 – 16 users and 1 - 64 CPUs
Space saving Micro-Mini KVM Transmitter
Advanced security features

Features and Benefits The Xtensys™ Advantage . . .

J Auto equalization and skew compensation for a Leave it to Rose to come up with such a feature packed
perfect display using CAT5, 5e, 6, or 7 cable. product. The Xtensys CAT5 KVM switch features the
latest in technology and can be deployed and scaled to
J Multi-platform support – PS/2, USB, Sun, Unix,
any computer environment from the simplest to the
Mac, or serial devices.
most complex.
J Each computer port can be configured for
connection to a computer or serial device. You can connect either a miniature Rose KVM
transmitter or a serial cable to the RJ45 computer input
J Advanced security for configuration and access connectors on the unit. It auto-detects the interface. If
J Configuration and access through advanced OSD video is present it will automatically measure the
J Remote access over CATx cable distance and equalize the video for maximum clarity.
J Extremely modular architecture for easy At the user side you connect a KVM user station to
expansion and cascading access any computer. The built in OSD and hot-key
J Built in high performance video bus to stack units system allows you to select a computer using simple
for expansion keyboard commands or from a sortable list and switch
to it instantly.
J Switch models available with:
J 0, 2, 4, 8, or 16 users and The XTR-11 user station connects a single KVM station
to a single KVM port on an Xtensys switch. For the
J 4, 8, 16, 32, 48, or 64 CPU ports ultimate in connection flexibility, the XTR-14 user station
J User station models available with: permits a single KVM station to connect to a KVM port
J 1 KVM connection and 1 RJ45 link on four different Xtensys switches, four standalone
J 1 KVM connection and 4 RJ45 links servers/computers, or a combination of Xtensys
switches and standalone computers/servers.
J Local port for quick access to the switch
As the inventors of the KVM switch, Rose continues to
J Rack mount kits available for a 19” rack provide leading solutions for your server management
J Lifetime free flash upgrades needs. With headquarters in the US and offices in
J Designed and manufactured in USA Europe and Asia, Rose provides a full range of
capabilities and support. Call us today for
more information about this and other Rose
products.

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Typical Application Firmware update… The firmware upgrade utility is a windows
based program that provides an automated process for upgrading
the unit’s firmware. New firmware upgrades are available from
our web site.
Part Numbers
Xtensys Switch
XTS-VaXbDc-L a = Remote Users (0, 2, 4, 8, 16)
(0 = 0 remote users, 1 local user)
b = CPUs (4, 8, 16, 32, 48, 64)
c = Controller Cards ( 4, 8, 12, 16 )
-L = Local PS2 KVM ports (Standard)
-LU = Local PS2+USB KVM ports (Optional)
User KVM Stations
XTR-11 1X1 User KVM Station (VGA-PS/2)
XTR-11-U 1X1 User KVM Station (VGA-USB/PS/2)
XTR-14 1X4 User KVM Station (VGA-PS/2)
XTR-14-U 1X4 User KVM Station (VGA-USB/PS/2)
Cables… All cabling to the user stations and computers uses CATx Transmitters
standard CATx cable. A Daisy chaining cable is used to XTT-MP UTP Transmitter (VGA/PS/2)
connect up to 8 units together. XTT-MP2 UTP Transmitter (VGA/PS2/2-RJ45)
Installation… Xtensys is easy to install and configure. For a XTT-MU UTP Transmitter (VGA/USB)
single unit installation, you simply connect your computers to XTT-MPU UTP Transmitter (VGA/PS2 & USB)
the CPU ports; connect the KVM consoles to the user Rack Mount Brackets
stations, connect the user stations to the Xtensys switch and
RM-UB19 1U switch (X8, X16, X32) / user station
it’s ready for operation. If access to additional computers is
RM-UC19 2U switch (X48, X64)
needed, up to 8 units can be daisy chained together. This
Specifications
provides access to as many as 256 computers and 64 users.
In addition to being able to daisy chain the units together, Dimensions 17.0 W x 10.0 D x 1.75 H (in) 1U
each unit’s CPU port can be cascaded to a KVM switch 43.24W x 25.42D x 4.4H (cm) 1U
providing access to thousands of computers or servers. 8.75W x 5.65D x 1.72H (in) (User station)
Security… There are three levels of security available to 22.3W x 14.35D x 4.37H (cm) (User station)
customize access to the unit and to the connected Weight 8.7 lbs / 3.95 kg
computers. Up to 6 security profiles can be added to each Power 120 – 230 VAC / 150 Watts
unit. One system administrator, one administrator, and 4 user
accounts can be set-up for each unit. The system Resolution Up to 1920 x 1440
administrator has security privileges for the complete system. Environmental 0 – 50° C, 0% – 80% non-condensing
He assigns passwords and access rights for administrators relative humidity
and all users for the complete system. The administrator can Connectors Power: IEC 320 standard receptacle
perform security functions for a single unit. Users can be CPU/Remote: KVM: RJ45
assigned a password and must login to obtain access to the Local KVM: MD6, HD15, USB
computers. Expansion: RJ45
Operation… From each user console, you can access any Keyboard / Mouse PS/2, Sun, USB (PC, Sun, Mac)
connected computer by simple keyboard commands or use
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an on-screen list of the computers to access. When
connected, the user can fully utilize all applications and Scan Interval 0 – 255 seconds
features of the connected computer. Indicators On-Line / selected LEDs / Power
Keyboard and Mouse… Xtensys fully emulates the keyboard Switches IEC 320 Power
and mouse, so computers can be booted at any time. A
“Keep Alive” feature ensures that the keyboard and mouse
will function properly even if the switch temporarily loses
power.
On-Screen display… The on-screen display is a menu-driven
display for configuring the unit, setting up security access,
and for quick and easy access to the connected computers.
You can use either the keyboard to highlight a feature on the
OSD and press enter or use the mouse and click on that
feature.
Easy to use OSD for configuration

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