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R NETWORK 1275 Danner Dr Tel:330-562-7070
TECHNOLOGIES Aurora, OH 44202 Fax:330-562-1999
NTI INCORPORATED www.networktechinc.com
TM
UNIMUX Series
UNIMUX-DVI-xHD
USB DVI KVM Switch
Installation and Operation Manual
MAN005 Rev Date 6/6/2008
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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 material i
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................................................1 MATERIALS ....................................................................................................................................................................2 DEFINITIONS.................................................................................................................
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NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH INTRODUCTION The UNIMUX-DVI-xHD 4,8 or 16-Port USB DVI KVM switch (UNIMUX) allows access to up to sixteen (16) Windows, MAC, or SUN USB CPUs from one USB keyboard and mouse and a DVI video-enabled monitor. 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. Port lights and status LEDs continuously update
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NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH MATERIALS Materials supplied with this kit: • NTI UNIMUX-DVI-xHD (4,8 or 16 ports) USB DVI Video KVM Switch • Line cord, country specific • Rack mount kit • CD with pdf file of this manual • 1- DB9 Female-to-RJ45 Female adapter • 1- DB25 Female-to-RJ45 Female adapter • 1- 5 foot RJ45-to-RJ45 CAT5 patch cable Materials Not supplied but REQUIRED: • USB-DHEXT-xx-MM cable for each CPU being connected to the switch- for DVI monitor, USB
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NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH DEFINITIONS A USB device that contains multiple endpoints each representing input devices that cannot be separated • USB Composite Device (i.e. a keyboard with a built-in mouse) • USB Hub A USB device that allows one or more USB input devices to plug in to the USB. The hub has exactly one upstream port with one or more downstream ports which input devices connect to Enclosure that contains the operating system and processor (i.e. Sun wit
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NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH Front View of UNIMUX-DVI-16HD Scan Broadcast Command RS232 R ON DDC R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 NTI UNIMUX Network Technologies Inc 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 4 5 2 13 Rear View of UNIMUX-DVI-16HD R CPU 16 CPU 15 CPU 14 CPU 13 CPU 12 CPU 11 CPU 10 CPU 9 NTI 1275 Danner Dr Aurora, OH 44202 www.networktechinc.com RS232 Tel:330-562-7070 Fax:330-562-1999 MONITOR CPU 8 CPU 7 CPU 6 CPU 5 CPU 4 CPU 3 CPU 2 CPU 1 250V,2A 6 7 10
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NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH RACKMOUNTING 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 in a Rack 1. Attach the ears to the switch using the
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NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH INSTALLATION 1. It is not necessary to turn the CPUs or monitors OFF during this installation. 2. Connect a DVI-to-DVI cable (should have come with the monitor) from a DVI monitor to the “MONTOR” connector on the rear of the UNIMUX (See Fig. 3 below.) Rear View of UNIMUX-DVI-16HD R CPU 16 CPU 15 CPU 14 CPU 13 CPU 12 CPU 11 CPU 10 CPU 9 NTI 1275 Danner Dr Aurora, OH 44202 www.networktechinc.com RS232 Tel:330-562-7070 Fax:330-562
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NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH 5. Connect each CPU to the USB switch using a USB-DHEXT-xx-MM (xx=3, 6, 10, or 15 foot) cable for each video and input device connection – REQUIRED (not supplied). (See Fig. 5 below.) Cables are available from NTI. Rear View of UNIMUX-DVI-16HD R CPU 16 CPU 15 CPU 14 CPU 13 CPU 12 CPU 11 CPU 10 CPU 9 NTI 1275 Danner Dr Aurora, OH 44202 www.networktechinc.com RS232 Tel:330-562-7070 Fax:330-562-1999 MONITOR CPU 8 CPU 7 CPU
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NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH RS232 Connection If the RS232 is going to be used, connect one end of the CAT5 patch cable (supplied) to the port labeled “RS232” on the rear of the UNIMUX. Plug the other end of the CAT5 cable into either the RJ45-to-DB9 or RJ45-to-DB25 adapter supplied, and connect the adapter to the RS232 port on the control terminal. Follow the instruction under “RS232 Control” on page 13 for configuration and use of the RS232 control feature. Rear View
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NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH Power-Up Sequence • Power-up the monitor(s). • The UNIMUX can be powered at any time. Note: It is recommended that the monitor be powered-ON before powering on the UNIMUX in order for DDC information to be properly communicated. • 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. • USB input devices (keyboard and mouse) can be
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NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH USING THE UNIMUX DVI KVM SWITCH 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 USB Device 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 UNIMUX can be controlled by three m
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NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH (0-9) (0-9) Selects a specific (Pxx would be P01, P02, etc.) P - - x x port Configure port to connect (xx= 01-8 + <0> + <1> will enable function on Port 1 To a MAC CPU x x + <0> + <4> will enable function on Port 4. Keyboard M + + LED's will flash once to confirm command. ) Configure port to connect (xx= 01-8 + <0> + <1> will disable function on Port 1 x x + <0> + <4> will disable function on Port 4. K
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NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH Select Country Code It is possible to configure the UNIMUX to emulate a specific international Sun keyboard regardless of what actual keyboard is connected. This is recommended when the CPU needs the layout code (i.e. a SUN CPU) and the keyboard doesn't have an explicit layout code (i.e. some Windows keyboards). To do this, manually set the UNIMUX to indicate the international keyboard identification number to the CPU using the following procedure;
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NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH RS232 CONTROL RS232 enables the UNIMUX to be remotely controlled via RS232. To control the UNIMUX via RS232 the user has three options: • write a program that runs on a PC using the Command Protocol (page 15) • use the NTI Switch Control Program (page 16) provided on the CD • use the SerTest program (page 16) provided on the CD RS232 Connections and Configuration Remote Connection The RS232 Interface (optional) is designed to meet the RS23
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NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH DIP SWITCH UNIT ADDRESS Note: The "loop back" RS232 DIP switch (RS232 DIP 8 7 6 5 switch 1) should be ON for each unit in the chain. OFF OFF OFF OFF 0 (not valid) OFF OFF OFF ON 1 (default) OFF OFF ON OFF 2 OFF OFF ON ON 3 OFF ON OFF OFF 4 OFF ON OFF ON 5 OFF ON ON OFF 6 OFF ON ON ON 7 ON OFF OFF OFF 8 ON OFF OFF ON 9 ON OFF ON OFF 10 ON OFF ON ON 11 ON ON OFF OFF 12 ON ON OFF ON 13 ON ON ON OFF 14 ON ON ON ON 15
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NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH Command Protocol RS232 commands supported by the unit are defined below. All command strings should be terminated with a (carriage return). When a command is sent, the entire string is echoed back along with a response from the addressed unit as shown in the command definitions. All characters in the command string should be upper case, and all numbers below 10 should have a leading 0 (ex: 1 = 01). As command strings are sent, the inner chara
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NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH NTI Switch Control Program For Windows 9X, NT, 2000, XP, And Vista The NTI Switch Control Program is an easy and powerful graphical program that controls NTI switches through an RS232 interface. The NTI Switch Control Program is included on the CD packaged with the UNIMUX. The NTI Switch Control Program is downloaded by clicking on the link "Download NTI Switch Control Program". To install the NTI Switch Control Program after downloading 1.
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NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH 8) Change Volume for Audio Output/User (not applicable to this model) - change Audio port output volume 9) Read Connection for Output/User - read what input is connected to the specified output a) Read Connection for Audio Output/User (not applicable to this model) - read what input is connected to the specified output b) Read Mute Status and Volume for Audio Output/User (not applicable to this model) - read the volume and the mute stat
