RGB Spectrum XP LINK – XtendPoint KM Aggregator for Four Receivers

Product Overview

The RGB Spectrum XP LINK is an XtendPoint KM aggregator that lets one keyboard and one mouse drive up to four XtendPoint receivers from a single operator position. It is specified for control room and operations center consoles where an operator watches several host systems at once and needs to move between them without swapping peripherals. Four USB 2.0 Type B ports connect to the local XtendPoint receivers, while two USB HID Type A KVM ports carry the shared keyboard and mouse. A 1GbE RJ45 port and a 9-pin RS232 connection handle management, which suits multi-console KVM switching for control rooms that already run a head-end management network.

Product Description

The XP LINK sits between the operator peripherals and the XtendPoint receivers installed at the console. Rather than one keyboard and mouse per receiver, the aggregator presents a single set to all four connected receivers and the operator moves focus between them. That keeps desk surface usable at dense command center positions and cuts the number of USB devices an integrator has to dress into the console. The published enclosure is 1.76 inches high, 12.57 inches wide and 6.69 inches deep, so it mounts behind a monitor arm or inside a console cabinet without consuming operator space. Two further USB 2.0 Type A ports are available for local devices at the desk. Power is 5V, and management is reachable over Ethernet or serial for AV control system integration. For rack-based head-end builds, specify the RGB Spectrum XP RAK 1RU rackmount tray, which holds up to two horizontal XtendPoint units. Operator displays are usually quoted alongside it, and the RGB Spectrum CM 43 43-inch curved monitor gives a single wide surface for the aggregated sources. Where the XtendPoint transport runs over fiber rather than copper, the 920 12400 single-mode fiber transceiver and the 920 12399 multi-mode fiber transceiver populate the SFP cages on the XtendPoint transmitters and receivers. Treat the aggregator as part of the console design rather than an afterthought: the number of receivers per operator determines how many units a control room needs.

Key Features

• Four-source KM aggregation — Four USB 2.0 Type B source ports let one operator position serve up to four XtendPoint receivers from a single keyboard and mouse.
• Dedicated KVM ports — Two USB HID Type A ports are reserved for the shared keyboard and mouse, keeping human interface devices separate from other peripherals.
• Local device ports — Two USB 2.0 Type A ports connect local devices at the desk without adding a separate hub to the console.
• Network and serial management — A 1GbE RJ45 port and a 9-pin RS232 female connector allow the unit to be managed from a head-end network or an AV control processor.
• Low-profile enclosure — At 1.76 x 12.57 x 6.69 inches the chassis fits inside a console cabinet or behind a display mount.
• 5V operation — The published 5V power requirement keeps heat load and cabling in the operator position minimal.
• Console consolidation — Reducing four peripheral sets to one simplifies operator training and shortens commissioning for KVM-over-IP consoles.

Typical Applications

• Control room — Operators supervising multiple host systems work from one keyboard and mouse instead of a cluttered desk.
• Command center — Watch positions that switch between classified and unclassified hosts keep a consistent peripheral set at each seat.
• Operations center — Network and utility operations desks consolidate several XtendPoint receivers into a single operator interface.
• Emergency operations center — Seats that are staffed only during activation benefit from a single, predictable control point per position.
• Government space — Multi-agency rooms where one analyst is assigned several source systems gain a simpler console layout.
• Broadcast studio — Master control and ingest positions reach several machines from one set of peripherals.

Technical Specifications

The values below are published by RGB Spectrum for the XtendPoint Link, the product line name for this part number.

Specifications published by RGB Spectrum.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many XtendPoint receivers can one XP LINK serve?
RGB Spectrum publishes four USB 2.0 Type B source ports, labelled USB 1 through 4, so a single unit aggregates keyboard and mouse control across up to four receivers.

Does the XP LINK switch video as well as keyboard and mouse?
The published port list covers USB, KVM, RJ45 and RS232 connections. Video reaches the operator through the XtendPoint receivers themselves and their connected displays.

How is the unit managed in an AV system?
Management is published on two interfaces: a 1GbE RJ45 port for network management and a 9-pin D-type female RS232 port for serial control from an AV control processor.

Where does the unit mount in a console?
The published dimensions are 1.76 x 12.57 x 6.69 inches. For rack-based head-end installations, the XP RAK 1RU rackmount tray accepts up to two horizontal XtendPoint units.

What power does it require?
RGB Spectrum publishes a 5V power requirement for this unit. Confirm the supplied adapter and regional plug configuration with Creation Networks at the time of order.

Can it be used with fiber XtendPoint links?
Yes. The XtendPoint transmitters and receivers carry an SFP cage, and the 920 12400 single-mode and 920 12399 multi-mode transceivers populate those cages for longer runs.

What warranty and support apply?
The RGB Spectrum manufacturer warranty applies to this part number, and Creation Networks supports specification and procurement for the deployment. Contact us for the current warranty documentation supplied with the order.