• The GPI connector allows GPI (General Purpose Interface) devices to send or receive
electric pulses that will trigger commands on the server or to be connected with third-
party devices.
• The VGA and Keyboard connectors allow a monitor and a keyboard to be connected
to the EVS server.
• The Audio Monitoring Output connector is a DA-15 connector that allows audio
output connections for monitoring purposes.
Power Supplies
The power supplies are located on the right of the rear panel.
The server power supply is made of two hot-swappable units. Both of these units are
connected to allow automatic power switching to the second power supply should the first
one fail.
5.3. Video Connections
You fill find full details on video connections in the Configuration manual, in the chapter
"Supported Configurations".
5.4. Audio Connections
5.4.1. Audio Channels
The XTnano server manages up to 64 embedded audio channels, depending on the
chosen variant and the installed hardware.
The embedded audio modules and codecs can be used as input or output channels for
embedded, digital (AES/EBU), or analog audio signals.
Depending on your server configuration you can find the following audio connectors on the
rear panel:
• Digital audio:
◦ DA-15 connectors: 16 inputs and 16 outputs (110 Ohm balanced).
◦ BNC connectors: 8 inputs and 8 outputs (75 Ohm unbalanced).
• Analog audio:
◦ DA-15 connectors: 16 inputs (high-Z balanced) and 16 outputs (600 Ohm drive
capable - breakout cables with XLR connectors available).
• Audio monitoring :
◦ DA-15 connector: 4 analog mono outputs (600 Ohm drive capable) .
See also section "Audio Specifications" on page 11 for full information on the available
audio hardware configurations.
The connectors are illustrated along with their respective pinouts in the following topics.
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