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Page 1: Installation And Operation Manual
NETWORK 1275 Danner Dr TECHNOLOGIES Aurora, OH 44202 INCORPORATED Installation and Operation Manual Tel:330-562-7070 Fax:330-562-1999 www.networktechinc.com ® KEEMUX Series KEEMUX-Px PS/2 KVM Switch MAN077 Rev Date 7/2/2007... - Page 2 Network Technologies Inc, 1275 Danner Drive, Aurora, Ohio 44202. CHANGES The material in this guide is for information only and is subject to change without notice. Network Technologies Inc reserves the right to make changes in the product design without reservation and without notification to its users.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Power Up ... 5 CASCADING ... 5 Limitations... 5 Configuration ... 6 Cascaded Installation ... 6 USING THE NTI KEEMUX PS/2 KVM SWITCH... 7 Front Panel Control... 7 Keyboard Control... 8 Basic Command Mode ... 8 Scan Mode... 9 Broadcast Mode... 9 Normal Mode ... - Page 4 TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1- Keyboard dip-switch configuration... 3 Figure 2- Connect the monitor to the KEEMUX ... 3 Figure 3- Connect the user keyboard and mouse... 4 Figure 4- Connect a CPU to the KEEMUX... 4 Figure 5- Cascaded configuration... 5 Figure 6- Cable connections for cascading...
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Page 5: Introduction
INTRODUCTION The KEEMUX PS/2 KVM switch (KEEMUX) enables access to several IBM PC-AT, PC-AT Clone or PS/2 CPUs from one monitor, keyboard and PS/2 mouse (up to 32 CPUs as a single switch or 152 CPUs when switches are cascaded). These CPUs can be file servers, network managers, etc. -
Page 6: Features And Functions
10. PS/2 DEVICES- 6 pin miniDIN female connectors- for connection of user device(s) (keyboard/mouse) 11. DAISY In/Out- for attaching interface cables (REXT-SR-xx) between slave switches and the master switch Rear View of KEEMUX-P8 5VDC CPU 8 Front View of KEEMUX-P8 Network Technologies Inc Broad Scan cast mand 1275 Danner Dr... -
Page 7: Installation
PS/2 keyboard with another one, the keyboard can be hot-swapped without powering-down. Refer to Fig. 1 for instructions on proper keyboard dip-switch configuration. Front View of KEEMUX-P8 Network Technologies Inc Figure 1- Keyboard dip-switch configuration Make Connections Connect the monitor cable to the 15HD female port labeled “MONITOR”... -
Page 8: Figure 3- Connect The User Keyboard And Mouse
NTI KEEMUX Series PS/2 KVM Switch Connect the keyboard cable to the 6 pin miniDIN female port labeled “KEYBOARD” on the rear panel of the switch. Connect the mouse cable to the 6 pin miniDIN female port labeled “MOUSE” on the rear panel of the KEEMUX. Rear View of KEEMUX-P8 5VDC CPU 8... -
Page 9: Power Up
NTI KEEMUX Series PS/2 KVM Switch Power Up Turn the KEEMUX power ON first. The mode LEDs on the KEEMUX should flash twice. Turn the monitor power ON. Turn any or all of the CPUs ON. FYI: Do not press any port buttons on the front panel until the PORT 1 LED on the front panel illuminates. CASCADING The KEEMUX switch can be expanded to access up to 152 CPUs by cascading multiple units together, as illustrated below. -
Page 10: Configuration
NTI KEEMUX Series PS/2 KVM Switch Configuration All 4, 8, and 16-port units are configured using the 8-position dip-switch (located on the front of each unit) according to tables 1 and 2 below. Front Panel Configuration Switches Table 1 * (default settings) Switch STAND-ALONE SWITCH SLAVE... -
Page 11: Using The Nti Keemux Ps/2 Kvm Switch
REXT-SR-xx Figure 7- Connect remote extension cables between cascaded units USING THE NTI KEEMUX PS/2 KVM SWITCH Control over the CPUs attached to the NTI KEEMUX is achieved through operation of the KEEMUX. Once the KEEMUX is properly connected, the KEEMUX will enable a connection to be made between the CPUs attached to its CPU x, and VIDEO x ports and the keyboard, monitor, and mouse attached to the PS/2 DEVICES and MONITOR ports. -
Page 12: Keyboard Control
NTI KEEMUX Series PS/2 KVM Switch Keyboard Control Keyboard control of the KEEMUX can be achieved using either of two methods: • Basic Command Mode- operated strictly by using keyboard commands as instructed below. applicable if the OSD option is not built into the switch. •... -
Page 13: Scan Mode
NTI KEEMUX Series PS/2 KVM Switch Port assignments ( KEEMUX-P4 ) 5VDC Figure 8- Connections grouped by port number Please note: If the switches are being cascaded (such as that illustrated in Fig. 5 on page 5 under “Cascading”), make note of which port each of the CPUs is connected to on each slave and which port each slave is connected to on the master. -
Page 14: Osd Control
NTI KEEMUX Series PS/2 KVM Switch OSD CONTROL (Optional) 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. -
Page 15: Additional Modes Available With Security
NTI KEEMUX Series PS/2 KVM Switch User Login Mode (Cont'd) Function: Keystroke: Submit user name/password Exit User Login Mode and return to previous mode. This function is only available if security is not currently active. Additional Modes Available With Security NOTE: The lists that follow are only available if the administrator is logged in. -
Page 16: User Name List
NTI KEEMUX Series PS/2 KVM Switch Function: Keystroke: Add character to password string or verify password string Delete previous character in edited string Save new password. Move to next field to be edited Return to Administration Mode User Name List The User Name List displays the list of users and provides control for adding new users, changing or assigning user passwords, and changing access rights for any given user. -
Page 17: User Access Functions
NTI KEEMUX Series PS/2 KVM Switch User Access Functions Introduction The OSD menu enables a user to name the CPUs connected to the KEEMUX and connect to them using that name from a single keyboard and mouse. The OSD is positioned on the user's monitor, displaying 8 CPU names at a time. The screen can be used for switching as well as editing the CPUs’... -
Page 18: Scan Mode
NTI KEEMUX Series PS/2 KVM Switch OSD Command Mode (Cont'd) Function: Keystroke: Selects the last port on the switch Switch to a selected port Exit OSD Command Mode The mouse can also be used to control Command Mode. The mouse cursor can be moved to the Scan, Help, and Exit fields where the user can then click on the left mouse button to perform that function. -
Page 19: Edit Mode
NTI KEEMUX Series PS/2 KVM Switch Edit Mode Edit Mode allows the user to modify the names of the CPUs connected to the switch. Names of CPUs can be up to 12 characters in length. To enter Edit Mode press <Ctrl> + <E> from Command Mode. When in Edit Mode, multiple keystroke combinations are not valid (<SHIFT>+<P>, <CTRL>+<P>, <ALT>+ <P>, and <P>... -
Page 20: Search Mode
NTI KEEMUX Series PS/2 KVM Switch Search Mode Search Mode allows the user to enter and maneuver through a list of CPU names. As the user types, the best matching CPU name is selected. The list of CPUs may also be searched for a specific (or similar) name. From Command Mode, type any alphabetical or numeric character to enter Search Mode. -
Page 21: Help Mode
NTI KEEMUX Series PS/2 KVM Switch Maintenance Mode (Cont’d) Function: Keystroke: Make OSD window taller Make OSD window shorter Change user password. (Present only when a standard user is logged in.) Log current user out and return to User Login Mode. Activate security features. -
Page 22: Rs232 Control
NTI KEEMUX Series PS/2 KVM Switch RS232 CONTROL (Optional) RS232 Connections and Configuration Remote Connection The RS232 Interface (optional) is designed to meet the RS232C standard and can be controlled from any CPU or other controller with an RS232 communications port. The pin-out for the DB-9 connector(s) on the unit is as follows: RS232 CONNECTOR (DB-9 FEMALE) SIGNAL FUNCTION... -
Page 23: Unit Address And Loop Back
0 (not valid) Note: In order to connect multiple KEEMUX units together a Matrix-Y-1 cable must be used. (See Fig. 15.) See Fig. 16 for the pinout of the Matrix-Y-1 cable. The Matrix-Y-1 cable is available from Network Technologies Inc. RS232... -
Page 24: Command Protocol
NTI KEEMUX Series PS/2 KVM Switch Command Protocol CPU controller commands supported by the unit are defined below. All commands should be terminated with a <CR> (carriage return). When a command is sent, the entire string is echoed back along with a response from the addressed unit . All characters in the command string should be upper case, and all numbers below 10 should have a leading 0 (ex: 1 = 01). -
Page 25: Matrix Switcher's Control Program For Windows 9X, Nt, 2000 And Xp
NTI KEEMUX Series PS/2 KVM Switch NTI Switch Control Program For Windows 9X, NT, 2000 And XP The Matrix Switcher's 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 KEEMUX. Program is downloaded by clicking on the link "Download NTI Switch Control Program"... -
Page 26: Keyboard Mapping
NTI KEEMUX Series PS/2 KVM Switch Change Volume for Audio Output/User (only applicable to models with audio support) - change Audio port output volume Read Connection for Output/User - read what input is connected to the specified output Read Connection for Audio Output/User (only applicable to models with audio support) - read what input is connected to the specified output Read Mute Status and Volume for Audio Output/User (only applicable to models with audio support) - read the volume and the mute status of the specified output (Audio ports only) -
Page 27: How To Disable Operating Modes
NTI KEEMUX Series PS/2 KVM Switch HOW TO DISABLE OPERATING MODES The operating modes of the KEEMUX can be disabled if a user desires to do so. which would also disable the Scan and Broadcast Modes, or, the Scan and/or Broadcast Modes can be individually disabled leaving the other features in Command Mode enabled. -
Page 28: Configuring The Jumper Block
NTI KEEMUX Series PS/2 KVM Switch NOTE: Before proceeding, it is important to discharge any static charge you may be carrying by touching any large metal object (away from the KEEMUX). With it loosened, grasp firmly the front panel and slide the front panel up out of the slots in the plastic case that support it. Once clear of the case, pivot the assembly forward approximately 1", just enough to provide access to the jumper block. -
Page 29: Audio Support
NTI KEEMUX Series PS/2 KVM Switch AUDIO SUPPORT (Optional) Audio support provides the following additional features: • Audio signals from the same CPU that keyboard, mouse, and video signals are from can be received by the user. • Audio inputs accept any standard line level audio (1Vrms or 2.5Vp-p). •... -
Page 30: Specifications For Straight-Through Rs232 Serial Cable
NTI KEEMUX Series PS/2 KVM Switch SPECIFICATIONS FOR STRAIGHT-THROUGH RS232 SERIAL CABLE KEEMUX to PS2 CPU (9 PIN) KEEMUX 9 pin Signal Function Pin # Direction Pin # Terminals 7 and 8 are jumpered together and terminals 4 and 6 are jumpered together. TROUBLESHOOTING If the KEEMUX is not working properly, please look for a solution in the list below: PROBLEM:...