Rose Electronics Xtensys
Xtensys Cat5 KVM Switch Solution

Rose Xtensys
CAT5 KVM Switches

Rose Xtensys - Universal Matrix Console Switch

Rose Electronics Xtensys universal console KVM switch features the latest in technology and can be deployed and scaled to any computer environment from the simplest to the most complex.  You can connect either a miniature Rose KVM transmitter or a serial cable to the RJ45 computer input connectors on the unit and it will auto-detect the interface. If video is present it will automatically measure the distance and equalize the video for maximum clarity.

At the user side connect a KVM user station to access any computer. The built in Onscreen Display and hot-key system allows you to select a computer using simple keyboard commands or from a sort-able list and switch to it instantly.

The XTR-11 user station connects a single KVM station to a single KVM port on an Xtensys switch. For the ultimate in connection flexibility, the XTR-14 user station permits a single KVM station to connect to a KVM port on four different Xtensys switches, four standalone servers/computers, or a combination of Xtensys switches and standalone servers/computers.

The Xtensys Cat5 KVM solution consists of the following components:

• Cat5 KVM Switch- Switch models available with:

  • 0, 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, or 16 users and
  • 1, 4, 8, 12, 16, 32, 48, or 64 CPU ports

• Remote User Station- User station models available with:

  • 1 KVM connection and 1 RJ45 link
  • 1 KVM connection and 4 RJ45 links>

• CATx Transmitter

Rose Xtensys CAT5 KVM Application Diagram

Xtensys KVM Solution Features

Cables-  All cabling to the user stations and computers uses standard CATx cable. A Daisy chaining cable is used to connect up to 8 units together.

Installation- Xtensys is easy to install and configure. For a single unit installation, you simply connect your computers to the CPU ports; connect the KVM consoles to the user stations, connect the user stations to the Xtensys switch and it's ready for operation. If access to additional computers is needed, up to 8 units can be daisy chained together. This
provides access to as many as 256 computers and 64 users. In addition to being able to daisy chain the units together, each unit's CPU port can be cascaded to a KVM switch
providing access to thousands of computers or servers.

Security- There are three levels of security available to customize access to the unit and to the connected computers. Up to 6 security profiles can be added to each unit. One system administrator, one administrator, and 4 user accounts can be set-up for each unit. The system administrator has security privileges for the complete system and assigns passwords and access rights for administrators and all users for the complete system. The administrator can perform security functions for a single unit. Users can be assigned a password and must login to obtain access to the computers.

Operation- From each user console, you can access any connected computer by simple keyboard commands or use an on-screen list of the computers to access. When
connected, the user can fully utilize all applications and features of the connected computer.

Keyboard and Mouse- Xtensys fully emulates the keyboard 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.

Firmware update- The firmware upgrade utility is a windows based program that provides an automated process for upgrading the unit's firmware.