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Daisy-Chained Host Adapters Up to 64 Host Adapters can be connected in a daisy-chain to a create a segment of CPUs that are controlled by a single user from a User Station. The first Host Adapter is connected to the User Station via the "OUT" port. The additional Host Adapters in the segment will have CAT5 cable going from their "OUT" port to another Host Adapter's "IN" port to enable communications between the user and each CPU in the system, as shown in Fig. 10. A Terminating Plug mu
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USING THE PRIMUX CAT5 KVM SWITCH The PRIMUX CAT5 KVM System is designed to enable a user to control as many as 64 PS/2, USB, and SUN CPUs (any mixture of each) from a single User Station as much as 1000 feet from the farthest CPU. Control is achieved through the use of either the keypad on the front panel or On Screen Display (OSD) Menus. Access to one or more CPUs is determined by the security configuration of the PRIMUX as set by the administrator. Once user access limitations are def
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User Rights Include: The ability to connect the user's keyboard, mouse, and monitor to CPUs (only those CPUs that have been granted access by the administrator). The ability to enable/disable Scan Mode The ability to change the sorting method of Host Adapters by index number or alphabetically Administrator Login and Password To login as the administrator, press to logout as NEW_USER1 and the login splash screen will appear. While holding down the key, enter an ad
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Standards of Operation Throughout this manual, various standards of operation apply to the menus used to control and operate the PRIMUX. • OSD menus can be navigated by the up and down arrows on the keyboard, as well as the , , , and keys. - The up and down arrows increment/decrement one line item at a time - and increment/decrement by one page at a time - will jump to the beginning of the list - will jump to the end of the list
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Administrator Login To access the OSD menu Command Mode from the keyboard press the + <`> (accent key). (An additional alternate OSD key may be defined, see page 31) The User Login screen will automatically appear on the monitor. In order to configure the PRIMUX, when the PRIMUX is powered ON, the administrator can login with a proper user name and password. While holding down the key, enter the following; administrator names = ROOT or ADMINISTRATOR
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The Command Mode menu (see Fig. 13) lists all Host Adapters by name and index number. Only 8 Host Adapters are listed on the screen at a time. To view the other portions of the list, scroll using the arrow keys on the keyboard or use the mouse to click on the arrows on the scroll bar in the OSD menu. When the Command Mode main menu is first displayed, the first Host Adapter listed will be the Host Adapter the current user is connected to, followed by the next seven consecutively numbered port
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Function Keystroke Connect to the highlighted Host Adapter Enter or Spacebar Log Out the User/Administrator and disconnect from the Host Adapter L (The login screen will appear) Exit Command Mode without logging out X or Esc The mouse can also be used to control the User Station Command Mode. • The scroll wheel can be used to scroll through the Host Adapters list. • The mouse cursor can be moved to the any of the command fields where the user can click on
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Settings Menu To enter the Settings Menu, press from the Command Mode Menu. Figure 14- Settings menu Settings Menu Function Description Keystroke OSD Settings Enables the user to reposition or resize the OSD O menu on the monitor Numeric Host List or Toggle between listing Host Adapters by I Alphabetic Host List reference number vs alphabetically by name Hosts for Scan Choose CPUs to be scanned S Change Scan
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Installation and Operation Manual
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Man024 Rev 4/21/06
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TRADEMARK PRIMUX is a trademark of Network Technologies Inc in the U.S. and other countries. COPYRIGHT Copyright © 2004-2006 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 in this guide i
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................................................1 Materials ......................................................................................................................................................................1 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS...............................................................................................................
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User Station Info screen .........................................................................................................................................30 Idle Timeout ............................................................................................................................................................30 Alternate OSD Key .................................................................................................................................................
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INTRODUCTION The PRIMUX CAT5 KVM System (PRIMUX) is designed to enable the relocation of a VGA monitor, PS/2 or USB keyboard, and mouse from up to 64 PS/2, SUN, or USB CPUs by as much as 1000 feet. The PRIMUX is comprised of one PRIMUX-UZR User Station and at least one Host Adapter (HA-PS2, HA-USB, or HA-SUN) connected to a CPU to be controlled by the user. The PRIMUX-UZR User Station supports PS/2 and USB user keyboard and mouse (devices). This manual describes the installation and use o
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PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION • Choose a location for the User Station such that cables from the keyboard, mouse, and monitor will reach it. • The CAT5 cables must be run between the locations where the Host Adapter will be connected and User Station is positioned. Be careful to route the cables away from any sources of magnetic fields or electrical interference that might reduce the quality of the signal (i.e. AC motors, welding equipment, etc.) . NOTE: The installer must ensure that all CAT5
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INSTALLATION The Host Adapter The PRIMUX HA Host Adapter is designed to support PS/2, SUN, and USB CPUs. For PS/2 CPUs use HA-PS2, for SUN CPUs use HA-SUN, and for USB CPUs use HA-USB. Before installing or removing a Host Adapter, power down the CPU to be connected/disconnected and disconnect the power cord from the CPU. CAUTION! DAMAGE MAY OCCUR TO THE CPU AND HOST ADAPTER IF POWER IS NOT DISCONNECTED BEFORE CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING CABLES. Installation of a PS/2 CPU Plug the cabl
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Installation of a USB CPU Plug the cables of the HA-PS2 Host Adapter into the back of the CPU after disconnecting the power cord from the CPU. (See Fig. 3.) a) Connect the cable with the USB Type A male cable end on it to a USB Type A female port on the back of the CPU. b) Connect the blue 15HD cable end to the video connector on the back of the CPU. USB Devices ' 4 # 0 ( ? : ' 4 # 0 ( % 0 .
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Connecting the CAT5 cable to the Host Adapter Connect CAT5 cable to the “OUT” port on the Host Adapter. (See Fig. 5.) When properly inserted the cable end should snap into place. Also be sure to insert the Terminating Plug into the "IN" port on the Host Adapter if this is the only Host Adapter in the segment. Otherwise, see "Daisy-Chained Host Adapters" on page 9 to add more Host Adapters to the segment. NOTE: If an RJ45 wall outlet is being used, connect the other end of
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Connecting the CAT5 cable to the User Station Make sure the CAT5 cable has been installed in accordance with the “Preparation for Installation” instructions on page 3. Connect the CAT5 cable to the “Cat 5” port on the User Station. (See Fig. 8.) When properly inserted the CAT5 cable end should snap into place. WARNING: Never connect the PRIMUX-UZR User Station to an Ethernet card, Ethernet router, hub or switch or other Ethernet RJ45 connector of an Ethern
