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- Page 1 ® RACKMUX Series RACKMUX-V15/17 RACKMUX-D17 Rackmount Drawer with Keyboard, LCD Monitor and Mouse Installation and Operation Manual RACKMUX-V17-N (Front and Rear View) MAN047 Rev Date 10/18/2017...
- Page 2 TRADEMARK RACKMUX is a registered trademark of Network Technologies Inc in the U.S. and other countries. COPYRIGHT Copyright © 2007, 2014 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..................................1 Features and Functions ..............................2 Installation ..................................3 Rack Mounting Instructions ............................3 Extension Bracket Method ............................3 One-Man Installation Method ............................ 4 Optional Telco 2-Post Mounting ..........................7 Connect to a CPU ................................ 8 Connect Extra Device .............................. - Page 4 TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1- Mount RACKMUX to a standard rack ..........................3 Figure 2- Adjustable rail depth ................................4 Figure 3- Install cage nuts .................................. 4 Figure 4- Install rail assemblies ................................. 5 Figure 5- Adjust distance between rails ............................. 5 Figure 6- Slide the RACKMUX into the rails ............................
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Page 5: Introduction
1RU drawer can be pushed into the cabinet easily and smoothly, helping to organize and streamline busy server rooms. The NTI RACKMUX product line offers a range of KVM Drawer solutions ideal for rack and server management applications, which will ensure reliability and serviceability. -
Page 6: Features And Functions
NTI RACKMUX-V15/17 RACKMOUNT LCD MONITOR WITH KEYBOARD AND MOUSE PS/2 Front View RACKMUX-V17 - or - (RACKMUX-V17) (RACKMUX-D17) Rear View RACKMUX-V17 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS Power Button- press to turn the LCD monitor ON and OFF Power LED- Indicates operation status... -
Page 7: Installation
NTI RACKMUX-V15/17 RACKMOUNT LCD MONITOR WITH KEYBOARD AND MOUSE INSTALLATION Rack Mounting Instructions The RACKMUX was designed to be mounted to a rack and includes mounting flanges to make attachment easy. The rails that are provided for rack mounting will either be empty studs for insertion through slots in a rear extension bracket, or rail guides for one-man installation to a front and rear bracket set. -
Page 8: One-Man Installation Method
NTI RACKMUX-V15/17 RACKMOUNT LCD MONITOR WITH KEYBOARD AND MOUSE One-Man Installation Method If you would like to see a video of this installation, see the “single-person-installation” video . 1. Locate and unpack the hardware bag. Your hardware bag will include all items necessary to install the specific RACKMUX... -
Page 9: Figure 4- Install Rail Assemblies
NTI RACKMUX-V15/17 RACKMOUNT LCD MONITOR WITH KEYBOARD AND MOUSE 4. Install the right rail assembly. The end with the label “Right Front” mounts to the front rack support. Install only the center screw through the rail flange to the rack support and cage nut using the #10-32 x 1/2” flat head machine screw provided. (See image below.) -
Page 10: Figure 6- Slide The Rackmux Into The Rails
NTI RACKMUX-V15/17 RACKMOUNT LCD MONITOR WITH KEYBOARD AND MOUSE 7. Lineup the rail guides on the RACKMUX drawer with the slots in the front of the left and right rails and slide the drawer into the rack. The rail guides should be positioned such that the wide lip of the guide is on the backside of the rail. Slide the drawer in completely. -
Page 11: Optional Telco 2-Post Mounting
Figure 8- Position RACKMUX with clearance to open Optional Telco 2-Post Mounting If the Telco 2-post mounting bracket kit (NTI# RL-T15-TEL) is to be used, secure the short and long brackets to each side of the drawer as shown in Figure 9. -
Page 12: Connect To A Cpu
NTI RACKMUX-V15/17 RACKMOUNT LCD MONITOR WITH KEYBOARD AND MOUSE Connect to a CPU The RACKMUX may be connected to either a PS/2 or a USB CPU with a VGA video port. To connect to a PS/2 CPU, use a VEXT-6-MM cable and VVKINT-6-MM cable as shown in Figure 10. -
Page 13: Connect Extra Device
NTI RACKMUX-V15/17 RACKMOUNT LCD MONITOR WITH KEYBOARD AND MOUSE When connecting a CPU with DVI support to the single-link DVI port of the RACKMUX, use a DVI-DS-2M-MM (supplied) for the DVI video signal, a USB-AB-2M (supplied) for the USB connection, and if using PS/2 keyboard and mouse connections, connect a VVKINT-6-MM cable (sold separately) between the CPU and RACKMUX. -
Page 14: Connect Power
NTI RACKMUX-V15/17 RACKMOUNT LCD MONITOR WITH KEYBOARD AND MOUSE Connect Power Connect the IEC power cord to the power port as shown below. Figure 14- Connect the power cord Power Up Power up the RACKMUX and connected computer in this order. -
Page 15: Display Functions
DISPLAY FUNCTIONS An NTI RACKMUX with a 17” monitor supports resolutions up to SXGA (1280 x 1024) and a 15” monitor supports resolutions up to XGA (1024 x 768), each with a refresh rate at between 55 and 76Hz. The quality of the image on the LCD monitor is adjustable using an On Screen Display (OSD) menu using the control buttons on the RACKMUX. -
Page 16: Brightness/Contrast Menu
NTI RACKMUX-V15/17 RACKMOUNT LCD MONITOR WITH KEYBOARD AND MOUSE Brightness/Contrast Menu Selecting the Brightness/Contrast menu will bring up a screen in which the user can adjust the brightness and contrast levels of the LCD display. Using the Up or Down Arrows to navigate the menu, highlight either the BRIGHTNESS or CONTRAST sections and press the Select button to choose the option to adjust. -
Page 17: Setup Menu
NTI RACKMUX-V15/17 RACKMOUNT LCD MONITOR WITH KEYBOARD AND MOUSE Setup Menu Selecting the Setup menu will bring up a screen in which the user can adjust OSD POSITION-the position of the OSD menus on the LCD display OSD TIME-the length of time the user can be idle before the OSD menu automatically exits (adjustable from 10 ... -
Page 18: Brightness/Contrast Menu
NTI RACKMUX-V15/17 RACKMOUNT LCD MONITOR WITH KEYBOARD AND MOUSE Selection Purpose Range Brightness/Contrast Increase/decrease panel brightness/contrast level 1-100 Setup • Control OSD Image position on screen • 0-4 • Set time OSD will stay on screen before auto shutoff • 10 to 60 seconds •... -
Page 19: Osd Control Menu- 17 Inch Hi-Resolution Model (-Hr)
NTI RACKMUX-V15/17 RACKMOUNT LCD MONITOR WITH KEYBOARD AND MOUSE OSD Control Menu- 17 Inch Hi-Resolution Model (-HR) The OSD (On Screen Display) Menu enables the user to select the desired characteristics of the LCD display. To activate the OSD Menu, press the Menu button (below). - Page 20 NTI RACKMUX-V15/17 RACKMOUNT LCD MONITOR WITH KEYBOARD AND MOUSE OSD Menu Language • Select the language of the OSD menu • English, Spanish, German, Italian, or French OSD H. Pos. • Control Horizontal OSD Image position on screen • 0-100 OSD V.
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Page 21: Keyboard Functions
NTI RACKMUX-V15/17 RACKMOUNT LCD MONITOR WITH KEYBOARD AND MOUSE KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS The keyboard on the RACKMUX-Vxx is a standard condensed Windows format. To reduce the keyboard size, some keys have been assigned multiple functions, accessible via the "Fn" key. This section will describe which keys have multiple functions and how to enable them. -
Page 22: Number Pad
NTI RACKMUX-V15/17 RACKMOUNT LCD MONITOR WITH KEYBOARD AND MOUSE Number Pad The functionality of a Number Pad on a standard Windows keyboard has been incorporated into the keyboard of the RACKMUX-V15 (see Figure 18, page 19 ). To substitute the keys of the Number Pad: Press the "NumLock"... -
Page 23: Other Uses Of The Function Key
NTI RACKMUX-V15/17 RACKMOUNT LCD MONITOR WITH KEYBOARD AND MOUSE Num Lk Scr Lk & Enter " > Figure 18- Keys of the Number Pad Other Uses of the Function Key The Function ("Fn") key (page17) will enable other standard keyboard features in addition to the Number Pad keys (page 18) . -
Page 24: Numeric Keypad Option
NTI RACKMUX-V15/17 RACKMOUNT LCD MONITOR WITH KEYBOARD AND MOUSE Numeric Keypad Option Models with the Numeric Keypad option (-N) (i.e. RACKMUX-V15-N) have a standard Windows keyboard with 17-key numeric keypad. When the Numeric Keypad option is present, the Function (“Fn”) key, (page 17) is only used to toggle between PS/2 and USB keyboard/mouse mode (page 21). -
Page 25: Ps/2-Usb Keyboard/Mouse Mode
NTI RACKMUX-V15/17 RACKMOUNT LCD MONITOR WITH KEYBOARD AND MOUSE Druck Rollen Pause Entf S-Abf Untbr " & Pos1 Bild Pos1 Bild Bild Ende Bild Ende Enter > Strg AltGr Einfg < Einfg Entf Figure 22- German keyboard with numeric keypad PS/2-USB Keyboard/Mouse Mode The RACKMUX keyboard and mouse can be configured to connect to either a PS/2 or USB enabled CPU. -
Page 26: Korean Keyboard Option
NTI RACKMUX-V15/17 RACKMOUNT LCD MONITOR WITH KEYBOARD AND MOUSE KOREAN KEYBOARD OPTION This RACKMUX may include an optional keyboard with special characters on the keys unique to the Korean language. If so, the firmware in the drawer provides special functions to be used for switching between typing in English, “Alternate Language 1”... -
Page 27: Safety
This NTI product has been designed and fully tested with user safety of the utmost importance. As with all electronic devices, this NTI product should be handled and operated with care. In order to avoid possible injury and to reduce any risk of damage to this product, please read and follow each of these safety instructions. -
Page 28: Rackmux-Kvm Drawer Standard Specifications
NTI RACKMUX-V15/17 RACKMOUNT LCD MONITOR WITH KEYBOARD AND MOUSE RACKMUX-KVM DRAWER STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS General Specs Case Material ..........Electro-galvanized steel black powdercoated Dimensions WxDxH (in.) ....... 19 x 21.9 x 1.75 Supported Rack Depths………………………..Adjustable 22” – 39” Weight……………………………………………26 lbs. Input Power ............ AC 100-240V, 50 – 60 Hz Operating Temperature........ -
Page 29: Display Controller: Vga (-15 & -17)
NTI RACKMUX-V15/17 RACKMOUNT LCD MONITOR WITH KEYBOARD AND MOUSE Display Controller: VGA (-15 & -17) Connector………………………………………15HD, female Video Format ..........VGA,SVGA, XGA, SXGA (17” only) Signal Input (from Video Source)………… .Analog RGB … Sync Range ........... H: 31 ~ 80KHz, V: 55 ~ 76Hz OSD Control…………………………………….Menu, Up, Down, Select, Power (5 keys) -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
NTI RACKMUX-V15/17 RACKMOUNT LCD MONITOR WITH KEYBOARD AND MOUSE TROUBLESHOOTING Each and every piece of every product produced by Network Technologies Inc is 100% tested to exacting specifications. We make every effort to insure trouble-free installation and operation of our products. If problems are experienced while installing this product, please look over the troubleshooting chart below to see if perhaps we can answer any questions that arise.
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