Orion FX
Enterprise KVM Switch • CATx or Fiber • 8-160 ports
Above: Orion FX 40-port CATX Below: 80-port mixed Fiber/CATx
Orion FX 8-port CATx Switch
Orion FX 8-port Fiber Switch
Orion FX 40-port CATx SwitchAlso available as 16, 24, and 32 port
Orion FX 40-port Fiber SwitchAlso available as 16, 24, and 32 port
Orion FX 40-port mixed Fiber/CATx Switch
Orion FX 80-port CATx SwitchAlso available as 48 and 64 port
Orion FX 80-port Fiber SwitchAlso available as 48 and 64 port
Orion FX 80-port mixed Fiber/CATx SwitchAlso available as 24-CATX/40-Fiber and 40-CATX/24-Fiber
Orion FX 160-port CATx SwitchAlso available as 120, 128, and 144 port
Orion FX 160-port Fiber SwitchAlso available as 120, 128, and 144 port
Orion FX 160-port mixed Fiber/CATx SwitchAlso available as 80-CATX/40-Fiber and 120-CATX/40-Fiber
Orion Fiber Transmitters and Receivers
Orion HDMI+USB 2.0 over CATx
Orion DisplayPort+USB+Serial+Audio over Fiber
Orion DVI+USB2.0+Audio over Fiber
- A compact 1U, 2U, or 4U chassis with 8 to 160 ports and CATx, fiber, or both interfaces
- Each port becomes an input or output by connecting a transmitter or receiver unit for distances up to 100m on CATx or 10km on fiber
- Transmitters send source computer video, USB, audio, or other data on standard CATx/fiber media connected to Orion's link port
- Receivers convert Orion CATx or fiber signals into data for video displays and USB devices, such as keyboards and mice, making a user console
- Visually lossless video for a variety of formats, including HDMI and DisplayPort up to 4K60 resolution, and VGA and DVI up to 1080p
- Intuitive OSD with hot-key selection at each user console for ease of use and simplified switching
- Instant switching of devices with same resolution for efficient and reliable operation
- IP management via 2x RJ45 gigabit Ethernet control ports, with a comprehensive API
- 10G Matrix Grid feature for adding more ports by interconnecting Orion switches together
- Java based tool to configure and manage switch and connected devices
- Redundant power supply is standard
- Advanced features include redundant channel, SNMPv3, and LDAPS
OVERVIEW
The Orion FX KVM Switch is a comprehensive product family for controlling access to computing resources. Orion XTender transmitter and receiver units connect to the FX switch. They are required to convert the native video, audio, and USB signals to CATx or fiber.
Switch ports are very flexible since they can be input or output. A port becomes an input by attaching a transmitter or an output by attaching a receiver.
The transmitter encodes computer video with a visually lossless and low latency algorithm. The video, USB, or other signals are packetized and sent on CATX or fiber media to the destination port as selected by the on-screen display or other means. The receiver then decodes the signal into its video, audio, and USB components to displays and peripherals.
DisplayPort and HDMI up to 4K60, and DVI and VGA up to 1080p deliver excellent video quality. USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, and touchscreen, USB 2.0 devices, serial RS232/RS422, and analog, digital or balanced audio are supported.
Orion FX units can be cascaded together using the Matrix Grid feature. You can distribute the switches for expansion and reduced and simplified wiring.
Read further to discover the extensive range of features that makes the Orion FX the premier product for professional KVM applications.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | |
|---|---|
| 8 ports | (1U) 8.7" × 7.2" × 1.7" (221 × 182 × 44 3.5 mm) |
| 16/24/32/40 ports | (1U) 17.7" × 17.4" × 1.7" (449 × 442 × 44 3.5 mm) |
| 48/64/80 ports | (2U) 17.7" × 17.4" × 3.5" (449 × 442 × 90 3.5 mm) |
| 120/128/144/160 ports | (4U) 17.7" × 17.4" × 7.0" (449 × 442 × 177 3.5 mm) |
| Estimated net weight (Varies by model) | |
| 8 ports | (1U) 4.0 lb (1.8 kg) |
| 16/24/32/40 ports | (1U) 17.0 lb (7.7 kg) |
| 48/64/80 ports | (2U) 24.3 lb (11 kg) |
| 120/128/144/160 ports | (4U) 41.9 lb (19 kg) |
| Signals supported | |
| Video | DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-D, DVI-I, VGA |
| USB | USB 2.0, USB-HID |
| Serial | RS232, RS422 |
| Audio | Embedded with video, analog, digital, or balanced |
| For more information consult the Orion Xtender datasheet. | |
| Connectors | |
| CATx signals | Up to 160× RJ45 jack |
| Fiber signals | Up to 160× LC Fiber receptacle |
| Management | 2× RJ-45 gigabit Ethernet |
| AC power | 2× IEC-320 receptacle (8-port has 1×) |
| DC power | 1× 5VDC 2.5 mm barrel jack (8-port only) |
| Control methods | |
| At workstation | OSD (On screen display) with hot keys |
| Network port | SNMP, Syslog, Java menu, Orion API, LDAPs |
| LEDs | |
| CATx 1G each port | 1× Orange/Green LED |
| CATx 3G each port | 1× Orange LED and 1× Green LED |
| Fiber 1G/3G each port | 1× Green LED and 1× Red LED |
| Net LEDs each port | 1× Orange LED and 1× Green LED |
| LEDs above show valid link and data active status. For more information consult the Orion FX manual. | |
| Status | 2× RGB LEDs boot progress |
| Power LEDs | 2× green LEDs power good |
| Link Bandwidth and Distance | |
| Port type | Bandwidth |
| CATx 1G / Fiber 1G | 1.25 Gbit/s (1000BASE-T) |
| CATx 3G / Fiber 3G | 3.125 Gbit/s (2.5GBASE-T) |
| Port type | Distance |
| CATx 1G 1 2 | 460 ft (140 m) |
| CATx 3G 1 2 | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Fiber 1G SM module 3 | SM OS1/OS2: 32,808 ft (10k m) 3.5 mm OM3: 984 ft (300 m) Estimated |
| Fiber 1G 3.5 mm module 4 | 3.5 mm OM1: 721 ft (220 m) 3.5 mm OM3: 1,804 ft (550 m) |
| Fiber 3G SM module | SM OS1/OS2: 16,404 ft (5 km) |
| Notes | (1) CAT5e cabling is rated for 1000BASE-T and can also handle 2.5GBASE-T over shorter runs. Consider using CAT6 cable for longer runs. (2) When using AWG26/28 CATx stranded wire patch cables, the maximum extension distance is decreased by an estimated 50%. (3) Fiber 1G single-mode SFP module supplied is type LX 1310nm, which supports both single-mode and multi-mode OM3 or higher. Increased multi-mode distance can be achieved with a mode conditioning cable. Test with multi-mode before installation. (4) Fiber 1G multi-mode SFP module supplied is type SX 850nm, which supports legacy OM1 cable and longer distance with OM3 than single-mode SFP module. No mode conditioning cable is required. (5) There are further unspecified options for the fiber SFP modules such as long haul, bidirectional, or CWDM. Please contact the Rose sales department for more information. |
| Environmental | |
| Operating Temperature | 41°F to 113°F (5°C to 45°C) |
| Storage Temperature | -13°F to 140°F (-25°C to 60°C) |
| Relative Humidity | Maximum 80% non-condensing |
| Operating Altitude | Maximum 8,200 ft (2.5 km) |
| Approvals | |
| Safety | 2014/35/EU |
| FCC | Part 15 Class A |
| CE EMC Directive | 2014/30/EU |
| CE Low Voltage Directive | EN 62368-1:2020 + A11:2020 |
| RoHS | 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2 Recast) |
| WEEE | 2012/19/EU |
| REACH | Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 |
| Voltage | |
| AC | 100VAC-240VAC 50/60Hz via IEC320 connector |
| DC | 5VDC via 2.5 mm barrel jack |
| Maximum current and typical power | |
| 8 ports | DC currentPower |
| All models | 5 A13 W |
| Note: The 8-port switch is the only member of the family that uses 5VDC for redundant power. | |
| 8 ports | AC currentPower |
| All models | 0.7 A13 W |
| 16 ports | AC currentPower |
| 16 CATx 1G | 3.9 A53.7 W |
| 16 CATX 3G | 5.3 A72.9 W |
| 16 Fiber 1G/3G | 3.9 A72.9 W |
| 24 ports | AC currentPower |
| 24 CATx 1G | 5.1 A69.3 W |
| 24 CATX 3G | 7.2 A98.1 W |
| 24 Fiber 1G/3G | 5.1 A98.1 W |
| 32 ports | AC currentPower |
| 32 CATx 1G | 6.2 A85.0 W |
| 32 CATx 3G | 9.0 A123.4 W |
| 32 Fiber 1G/3G | 6.2 A123.4 W |
| 40 ports | AC currentPower |
| 40 CATx 1G | 7.3 A100.6 W |
| 40 CATx 3G | 10.8 A148.6 W |
| 40 Fiber 1G/3G | 7.3 A148.6 W |
| 24 CATx 1G + 16 Fiber 1G | 7.3 A100.6 W |
| 24 CATx 1G + 16 Fiber 3G | 9.4 A129.4 W |
| 48 ports | AC currentPower |
| 48 CATx 1G | 9.6 A126.6 W |
| 48 CATx 3G | 13.8 A182.0 W |
| 48 Fiber 1G/3G | 9.6 A182.0 W |
| 64 ports | AC currentPower |
| 64 CATx 1G | 11.9 A157.4 W |
| 64 CATx 3G | 17.5 A185.1 W |
| 64 Fiber 1G/3G | 11.9 A157.4 W |
| 24 CATx + 40 Fiber 1G | 11.9 A157.4 W |
| 24 CATx + 40 Fiber 3G | 14.0 A185.1 W |
| 40 CATx + 24 Fiber 1G | 11.9 A157.4 W |
| 40 CATx + 24 Fiber 3G | 17.4 A229.9 W |
| 80 ports | AC currentPower |
| 80 CATx 1G | 14.3 A188.1 W |
| 80 CATx 3G | 21.3 A280.4 W |
| 80 Fiber 1G/3G | 14.3 A280.4 W |
| 40 CATx + 40 Fiber 1G | 14.3 A188.1 W |
| 40 CATx + 40 Fiber 3G | 17.8 A234.3 W |
| 120 ports | AC currentPower |
| 120 CATx 1G | 21.9 A279.6 W |
| 120 CATX 3G | 32.4 A413.6 W |
| 120 Fiber 1G/3G | 21.9 A413.6 W |
| 80 CATx + 40 Fiber 1G | 21.9 A279.6 W |
| 80 CATx + 40 Fiber 3G | 28.1 A358.3 W |
| 128 ports | AC currentPower |
| 128 CATx 1G | 23.1 A294.5 W |
| 128 CATX 3G | 34.3 A437.4 W |
| 128 Fiber 1G/3G | 23.1 A437.4 W |
| 144 ports | AC currentPower |
| 144 CATx 1G | 25.4 A324.3 W |
| 144 CATX 3G | 38.0 A485.1 W |
| 144 Fiber 1G/3G | 25.4 A485.1 W |
| 160 ports | AC currentPower |
| 160 CATx 1G | 27.8 A354.0 W |
| 160 CATx 3G | 41.8 A532.8 W |
| 160 Fiber 1G/3G | 27.8 A532.8 W |
| 80 CATx + 80 Fiber 1G | 27.8 A354.0 W |
| 80 CATx + 80 Fiber 3G | 33.1 A422.1 W |
| 120 CATx + 40 Fiber 1G | 27.8 A354.0 W |
| 120 CATx + 40 Fiber 3G | 37.4 A477.4 W |
PART NUMBERS
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | |
|---|---|
| 8-port | (1U) 8.7" × 7.2" × 1.7" (221 × 182 × 44 mm) |
| 16/24/32/40 ports | (1U) 17.7" × 17.4" × 1.7" (449 × 442 × 44 mm) |
| 48/64/80 ports | (2U) 17.7" × 17.4" × 3.5" (449 × 442 × 90 mm) |
| 120/128/144/160 ports | (4U) 17.7" × 17.4" × 7.0" (449 × 442 × 177 mm) |
| Estimated weight (Varies by model) | |
| 8-port switch | 4.0lb (1.8Kg) |
| 1U switches | 17.0lb (7.7Kg) |
| 2U switches | 24.3lb (11Kg) |
| 4U switches | 41.9lb (19Kg) |
| Signals supported | |
| Video | DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-D, DVI-I, VGA |
| USB | USB 2.0, USB-HID |
| Serial | RS232, RS422 |
| Audio | Embedded with video, analog, digital, or balanced |
| For more information consult the Orion Xtender datasheet | |
| Connectors | |
| CATx signals | Up to 160× RJ45 jack |
| Fiber signals | Up to 160× LC Fiber receptacle |
| Management | 2× RJ-45 gigabit Ethernet |
| AC power | 2× IEC-320 receptacle (8-port has 1×) |
| DC power | 1× 5VDC 2.5mm barrel jack (8-port only) |
| Control methods | |
| At workstation | OSD (On screen display) with hot keys |
| Network port | SNMP, Syslog, Java menu, Orion API, LDAPs |
| LEDs | |
| CATx 1G each port | 1× Orange/Green LED |
| CATx 3G each port | 1× Orange LED and 1× Green LED |
| Fiber 1G/3G each port | 1× Green LED and 1× Red LED |
| Net LEDs each port | 1× Orange LED and 1× Green LED |
| LEDs above show valid link and data active status | |
| Status | 2× RGB LEDs boot progress |
| Power LEDs | 2× green LEDs power good |
| Link Bandwidth and Distance | |
| Cabling | Bandwidth |
| CATx 1G / Fiber 1G | 1.25 Gbit/s (1000BASE-T) |
| CATx 3G / Fiber 3G | 3.125 Gbit/s (2.5GBASE-T) |
| Cabling | Distance |
| CATx 1G 1 2 | 460ft (140m) |
| CATx 3G 1 2 | 328ft (100m) |
| Fiber 1G SM module | SM OS1/OS2: 32,808ft (10km) MM OM3: 984ft (300m) Estimated |
| Fiber 1G MM module | MM OM1: 721ft (220m) MM OM3: 1804ft (550m) |
| Fiber 3G SM module | SM OS1/OS2: 16,404ft (5km) |
| Notes: | |
| (1) CAT5e is specified and can be used for 1000BASE-T or 2.5GBASE-T. | |
| Best results are achieved with CAT6 cable. | |
| (2) When using AWG26/28 CATx stranded wire patch cables, | |
| the maximum extension distance is decreased by an estimated 50%. | |
| (3) Fiber 1G single-mode SFP module supplied is type LX 1310nm | |
| which supports both multi-mode OM3 or better and single-mode. | |
| Better multi-mode distance can be achieved with a mode | |
| conditioning cable. Test with multi-mode before installation. | |
| (4) Fiber 1G multi-mode SFP module supplied is type SX 850nm which supports legacy OM1 cable and longer distance with OM3 than single-mode SFP module. No mode conditioning cable is required. | |
| (5) There are further unspecified options for the fiber SFP modules such as long haul, bidirectional, or CWDM. Please contact the Rose sales department for more information. | |
| Environmental | |
| Operating Temperature | 41°F to 113°F (5°C to 45°C) |
| Storage Temperature | -13°F to 140°F (-25°C to 60°C) |
| Relative Humidity | Maximum 80% non-condensing |
| Operating Altitude | Maximum 8,200ft (2.5km) |
| Approvals | |
| Safety | 2014/35/EU |
| FCC | Part 15 Class A |
| CE EMC Directive | 2014/30/EU |
| CE Low Voltage Directive | EN 62368-1:2020 + A11:2020 |
| RoHS | 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2 Recast) |
| WEEE | 2012/19/EU |
| REACH | Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 |