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TM
UNIMUX Series
UNIMUX-USBV-xHD
High Density VGA USB KVM Switch
Installation and Operation Manual
MAN039 Rev 12/8/08
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TRADEMARK UNIMUX is a trademark of Network Technologies Inc in the U.S. and other countries. COPYRIGHT Copyright © 2000, 2008 by Network Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Network Technologies Inc, 1275 Danner Drive, Aurora, Ohio 44202. CHANGES The materi
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................... 1 MATERIALS .......................................................................................................................................................... 2 Materials Supplied: ..........................................................................................................................
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Alternate Command Hot Key........................................................................................................................ 26 Reset Port names ......................................................................................................................................... 26 Select Keyboard Language .......................................................................................................................... 26 Security Configuration ..............
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TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1- Secure rackmount ears to switch............................................................................................................................. 5 Figure 2- Secure switch to a rack ........................................................................................................................................... 5 Figure 3- Install user monitor ..................................................................................................
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NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH INTRODUCTION The UNIMUX-USBV-xHDU High Density VGA USB KVM switch (UNIMUX) allows access to any Windows, MAC, or SUN USB CPUs from one monitor, USB keyboard and USB mouse (up to 32 CPUs as a single switch or 512 CPUs when cascaded). Internal microprocessor circuitry allows all USB CPUs to be booted simultaneously without keyboard error. Port selection is accomplished by front panel push buttons or commands typed on the keyboard.
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NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH MATERIALS Materials Supplied: • NTI UNIMUX-USBV-xHD High Density USB KVM Switch • IEC Power cord- country specific • Rackmount kit (4, 8, and 16 port models only) • CD with pdf file of this manual and RS232 control software • DB9 Female-to-RJ45 Female adapter • DB25 Female-to-RJ45 Female adapter • 5 foot RJ45-to-RJ45 CAT5 patch cable Materials Not Supplied, but REQUIRED • HDUSBVEXT-xx-MM cable for each CPU being conne
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NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH 12 Scan Broadcast Command R R UNIMUX 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 NTI Network Technologies Inc 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 MONITOR RS232 CPU 15 7 14 6 CPU CPU 11 3 10 2 CPU 16 8 13 5 12 4 9 1 250V,2A NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED 1275 Danner Drive, Aurora Ohio 44202 330-562-7070 www.networktechinc.com 34 5 6 7 8 9 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS 1. CPU Select
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NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH Additional Features • Any USB type user device can control any USB CPU (Windows, MAC, and SUN platforms). • Power cycle circuit control allows the UNIMUX switch to be powered OFF, then ON, at any time without affecting the attached CPUs. (This assumes that the CPU supports hot plugging.) • Security features can be enabled. • A microprocessor is dedicated to each CPU, preventing connected CPUs from locking up. • Any user
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NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH RACK MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS This NTI switch was designed to be mounted to a rack or to sit on a desktop. It includes rackmount ears to make attachment to a rack easy, and rubber feet to be applied to the bottom of the case if it will instead sit on a flat surface. If this will sit on a flat surface, simply apply the rubber feet to the bottom of the case in each of the 4 corners. To Mount to a Rack 1. Attach the ears to the
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NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH INSTALLATION It is not necessary to turn OFF power to CPUs or monitors during this installation unless RS232 is going to be connected. All cables, except for the RS232 cables, may be hot plugged. If using RS232 Control see RS232 section on page 31 for more information. Observe normal precautions when connecting the RS232 cables to the CPU. Refer to the owner’s manual for the CPU being connected for precautions, if any. 1.
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CPU NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH 2. Connect the user devices to the USB type A female ports labeled with the USB symbol ( ) on the rear of the UNIMUX switch (see Figure 5 ). Note: If there are three (3) USB type A female ports present (models with CAC card reader or touch screen support only), then the third USB port is available for connection of a USB cable from a touch screen type monitor or CAC card reader. The USB ports are not device sp
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NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH 3. For each CPU: • Connect a USB type A cable end of a HDUSBVEXT-xx-MM cable to a USB type A female user device port on a CPU. • Connect the 15HD blue male cable end of a HDUSBVEXT-xx-MM cable to the video port of the same CPU. • Connect the 15HD yellow male cable end of the HDUSBVEXT-xx-MM cable to a yellow “CPU x” port on the UNIMUX switch. (See Figure 7) Rear View of UNIMUX-USBV-16HDU MONI
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NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH Immediately after powering ON the UNIMUX, the following splash screen will appear on the monitor if the OSD option is built into the switch: If the security option is enabled (see page 12 for details on the "Security Option"), when the UNIMUX is powered up the user will be prompted for a username and password to continue. If the security option is not enabled the monitor will display the desktop image for the connected CPU
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NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH Limitations • Only one non-HID (Human Interface Device) can be connected at a time (device other than keyboard or mouse) • A USB hub (single or multi-port) can be used provided only USB input devices are plugged into it. • Only a USB Windows or SUN keyboard or USB mouse may be connected to the USB port on a USB MAC keyboard • A maximum of 5 input devices may be connected to the UNIMUX either directly or through hubs.
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NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH USING THE UNIMUX USB KVM SWITCH Basic Operation Once the UNIMUX is properly connected, the UNIMUX will enable a connection to be made between the CPUs attached to its VIDEO and CPU ports and the monitor and input devices attached to the MONITOR and DEVICES ports. The LEDs on the control panel of the UNIMUX will illuminate depending on which port (and corresponding CPU) is being connected to the monitor and input devices. The U
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NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH OSD CONTROL OSD superimposes a menu system on the user’s video screen with a list of all connected CPUs. OSD allows CPUs to be named (with up to 12 character names). OSD then allows selection of CPUs by that name. Connected CPUs can be listed by name or by port number. OSD Search Mode enables the user to type in the first few characters of the CPU's name and the OSD will locate it. HELP screens assist with all OSD functions.
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NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH Initial startup When the UNIMUX is first powered ON, a splash screen similar to the following will appear: Press any key and the UNIMUX will connect you to the first CPU port with a connected CPU that is powered ON. To access Command Mode and connect to a different port or perform other user access functions (see below), press + <`> (accent/tilde key). User Access Functions Command Mode
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NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH Selection An arrow to the left of a port number in the list indicates Bar User the port the user is currently connected to. From left to right, the columns display the following: Power • Port Number Cursor Status • Port Name Port Number Scroll Bar • Power Status of the CPU (ON/OFF) Port Name Note: “NAC” indicates a non-accessible computer for that user • The actual user number (1-8) connected to the CPU. • If no
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NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH Function Keystroke F Enter Find Mode, add a character to search string and select the CPU’s name that matches best. Type any alphabetical or numeric character (A-Z, 0-9) Note: use is not case sensitive Enter Switch to selected port L Logout (you will be prompted for confirmation) Esc Exit Command Mode Figure 11- Administrator’s main menu Settings To enter the Settings menu (see Figu
