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UNIMUX Series
UNIMUX-USBV-4/2 (4/2-Port USB KVM Switch)
INSTALLATION / USER GUIDE
MAN026 Rev Date 8/19/2003
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WARRANTY INFORMATION The warranty period on this product (parts and labor) is one (1) year from the date of purchase. Please contact Network Technologies Inc at (800) 742-8324 (800-RGB-TECH) in the US and Canada or (330) 562-7070 (worldwide) for information regarding repairs and/or returns. A return authorization number is required for all repairs/returns. COPYRIGHT Copyright © 2003 by Network Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................................................1 Available Options:........................................................................................................................................................1 MATERIALS .................................................................................................................................
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TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1- Connect the devices and Monitor ....................................................................................................................3 Figure 2- Connect a CPU................................................................................................................................................4 Figure 3- Country Codes for international SUN keyboards.............................................................................................7 Figu
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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION The UNIMUX-USBV-4 (formerly referred to as KEEMUX-USBV-4U) USB KVM switch allows one user to access four USB CPUs with only one USB keyboard, USB mouse, and 15HD VGA monitor. Internal microprocessors allow all CPUs to boot simultaneously and error-free. Port selection is accomplished by a front panel push button or commands typed on the keyboard. Available Options: • UNIMUX-USBV-2 USB KVM switch with connections to access two USB CPUs rather than four. • UNIMUX-USBV-4
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INSTALLATION INSTALLATION 1. It is not necessary to turn OFF power to any of the CPUs that will be connected to the UNIMUX-USBV-4 USB KVM switch before connecting or disconnecting any cables. NOTE: If a CPU needs to identify a keyboard, it will be necessary to power ON the CPU after it is connected to the UNIMUX-USBV-4 USB KVM switch and only after the keyboard is connected and the UNIMUX-USBV-4 USB KVM switch is powered ON. 2. Connect a USB keyboard to a female
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5. Using the USB cable ends of a USB-VEXT-xx-MM cable connect the USB type A device port of a USB CPU to the USB type B port labeled "CPU 1" on the UNIMUX-USBV-4 USB KVM switch. 6. Using the 15HD male video connector ends of the same USB-VEXT-xx-MM, connect the video port of the same USB CPU connected in step 5 to the female 15HD port labeled "VIDEO 1" on the UNIMUX-USBV-4 USB KVM switch . Be sure to tighten the two screws on the cable connector to the UNIMUX-USBV-4 USB KVM
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Power-Up Sequence The UNIMUX-USBV-4 USB KVM switch can be powered at any time. The CPUs can be powered at any time although if a CPU needs a keyboard and/or mouse at power-ON it should be powered after connecting to and powering-ON the UNIMUX-USBV-4 USB KVM switch. USB devices (keyboard and mouse) can be hot plugged to and from the UNIMUX-USBV-4 USB KVM switch at any time. Note: If the DDC support option is installed, the UNIMUX-USBV-4 and the monitor must be powered up before any CPUs are
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MODES OF OPERATION MODES OF OPERATION Basic Command Mode In order to control the UNIMUX-USBV-4 USB KVM switch with the keyboard connected, Command Mode must be enabled. To enter Command Mode from the keyboard: (ACCENT ~ Press Ctrl + KEY) ` ` NOTE: IF THE OSD FEATURE HAS BEEN INSTALLED (ONLY AVAILABLE ON 4 PORT SWITCH), PROCEED DIRECTLY TO “OPTIONAL OSD CONTROL” ON PAGE 8. If not, continue on the next page. When the COMMAND LED is illuminated, all 3
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Broadcast Mode Broadcast Mode enables the user to type characters to all CPUs simultaneously. A port doesn’t receive broadcast data if Security Mode is enabled and the user does not have access rights to the port. NOTE: The user must type somewhat slowly when in Broadcast Mode (less than 20 wpm) and cannot use the key. Scan Mode When in Scan Mode the switch scans to each port with a CPU powered-ON. (The SCAN LED on the front panel will illuminate and remain ON while in Scan Mode.
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No Sun Sleep Mode PLEASE NOTE: It may be necessary to configure a Sun CPU (most versions) such that the Sleep Mode is not enabled. If the Sun CPU goes into sleep mode either automatically or manually, the user must reboot the Sun CPU in order to resume use of the Sun CPU. To disable the Sleep Mode, perform the following steps: 1. Select "Power Manager" 2. Look for "Device Idle Time Before Power Saving Starts" 3. Select "Always ON" 4. Look for "Override Device Idle Time For:" 5. Make sure neithe
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Once logged-in, follow the instructions on page 10 for setting up users and changing the password. Once the password is setup, if it is lost or forgotten the administrator will have to contact NTI for assistance on clearing the password and set it up again. The administrator can setup each of the users and the limitations of their use of the individual CPUs within the Administration Mode. When a standard user powers up the system a security screen may appear as setup by the administrator. T
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Administrator Password To enter the Administrator Password menu press from the Administration Mode menu. The Administrator Password menu (see Fig. 6) enables the administrator to change his password. Two edit fields are available, one for password, the other for verify password. The password can be up to 13 characters in length. NOTE: The default password for the administrator is ADMINISTRATOR. Function: Keystroke: Tab Switch between Password and
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Alternate Command Hot Key To enable the administrator to assign a key in addition to the <`> (accent key) to use with to enter into OSD Command Mode, an Alternate Command Hot Key option is provided. The default factory setting for this option is <`> (disabling the option). To select an Alternate Command Hot Key, press from Administration Mode menu (page 9). A window will open and the administrator will be prompted to press a key. After pressing the key, a confirmation message will a
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The list below describes the command functions available from the keyboard within the OSD mode of control after entering into Command Mode: Function: Keystroke: Select the previous port Select the next port Enable/disable Scan Mode Ctrl S + Enable/disable Broadcast Mode Ctrl + B Enter Edit Mode (Only available if administrator Ctrl E + is logged in) Ctrl Enter Change Settings Menu + T Enter Maintenance Mode Ctrl M + Fig. 9 F1 Display Help Menu
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The mouse can also be used to control the UNIMUX-USBV-4O USB KVM switch Command Mode within the menu. • The scroll wheel can be used to scroll through the ports list. • The mouse cursor can be moved to the Sharing, Scan and Broadcast fields where the user can click on the left mouse button to toggle that indicator. • Ports listed on the screen can be selected by moving the cursor onto a port and clicking. NOTE: Exit Command Mode to type to a CPU. To exit Command M
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Edit Mode (Cont'd) Function: Keystroke: Move cursor to the previous port NOTE: If a change has been made, using the up or down arrow will also prompt the user to save any Move cursor to the changes. next port When finished making changes in Edit Mode, press and a prompt will appear to press either to save the changes or to continue making changes without saving the changes just made. Change Settings To enter the Change Settings menu (see Fig. 11) press + from the Comman
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