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- Page 1 UNIMUX Series UNIMUX-USBV-xHD High Density VGA USB KVM Switch Installation and Operation Manual MAN039 Rev 12/8/08...
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Page 2: Typographic Conventions
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. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION..............................1 MATERIALS ................................2 Materials Supplied: ............................2 Materials Not Supplied, but REQUIRED ....................... 2 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS..........................3 Additional Features............................4 RACK MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS........................5 To Mount to a Rack ............................5 INSTALLATION..............................6 RS232 Connection............................. 9 Limitations................................ - Page 4 Alternate Command Hot Key ........................26 Reset Port names ............................26 Select Keyboard Language .......................... 26 Security Configuration ..........................27 Serial Baud Rate............................28 Serial Address............................... 28 Keyboard Mapping............................29 Key Equivalents ............................... 29 Mouse Click Equivalents..........................29 SUN’s 16 Extra Keys ............................ 29 RS232 CONTROL...............................
- Page 5 TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1- Secure rackmount ears to switch..........................5 Figure 2- Secure switch to a rack ............................5 Figure 3- Install user monitor ..............................6 Figure 4- Install user touch screen monitor..........................6 Figure 5- Install user devices (mouse and keyboard) ......................7 Figure 6- Use USB-A+A-5M to extend a device, or a computer....................
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Page 6: Introduction
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. -
Page 7: Materials
(3,6,10 and 15 foot cables available) USB Type A USBType A Male Male Cables can be purchased from Network Technologies Inc by calling 800-RGB-TECH (800-742-8324) or 330-562-7070 or by visiting our website at www.networktechinc.com. See page 46 for some of the available cables. -
Page 8: Features And Functions
NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH Scan Broadcast Command UNIMUX Network Technologies Inc MONITOR RS232 250V,2A NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED 1275 Danner Drive, Aurora Ohio 44202 330-562-7070 www.networktechinc.com FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS CPU Select Switches- push to manually switch to a specific CPU or change the switch operating mode... -
Page 9: Additional Features
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 •... -
Page 10: Rack Mounting Instructions
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. -
Page 11: Installation
USB cable from the monitor to any one of the USB type A connectors in the same user device port group (see Figure 4 ). Rear View of UNIMUX-USBV-16HDU MONITOR RS232 250V,2A NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED 1275 Danner Drive, Aurora Ohio 44202 330-562-7070 www.networktechinc.com Existing Cable 15HD Female... -
Page 12: Figure 5- Install User Devices (Mouse And Keyboard)
Note: Only one non-HID (Human Interface Device) can be connected to the UNIMUX at a time. (i.e. if a CAC card reader is present, then a touch screen monitor cannot be used) Rear View of UNIMUX-USBV-16HDU MONITOR RS232 250V,2A NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED 1275 Danner Drive, Aurora Ohio 44202 330-562-7070 www.networktechinc.com USB Type A Female USB Type A Male... -
Page 13: Figure 7- Connect Each Cpu Using A Hdusbvext-Xx-Mm Cable
• 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 MONITOR RS232 250V,2A NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED 1275 Danner Drive, Aurora Ohio 44202 330-562-7070 www.networktechinc.com Rear View of Windows USB CPU USB Type A Male... -
Page 14: Rs232 Connection
Follow the instruction under “RS232 Control” on page 31 for configuration and use of the RS232 control feature. Rear View of UNIMUX-USBV-16HDU MONITOR RS232 250V,2A NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED 1275 Danner Drive, Aurora Ohio 44202 330-562-7070 www.networktechinc.com RJ45-to-DB9 Adapter CAT5 Patch Cable... -
Page 15: Limitations
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. •... -
Page 16: Using The Unimux Usb Kvm Switch
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. -
Page 17: Osd Control
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. -
Page 18: Initial Startup
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 <Ctrl>... -
Page 19: Figure 10- Command Mode Main Menu-User
NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH Selection An arrow to the left of a port number in the list indicates User the port the user is currently connected to. From left to right, the columns display the following: Power •... -
Page 20: Settings
NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH Function Keystroke 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 Logout (you will be prompted for confirmation) -
Page 21: Osd Settings
NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH OSD Settings The OSD Settings screen enables the user to adjust the height of the OSD screen on the monitor and the position of it. The position can be adjusted both horizontally, as well as vertically. Press <O>... -
Page 22: Help Mode
NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH Help Mode To enter Help Mode press the <F1> key from the Command Mode menu (see page 13). Help Mode displays a list of commands with a short explanation of their function. The following options allow the user to quickly obtain information on any command Function Keystroke... -
Page 23: Broadcast Mode
NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH When switching to a new port the port name is displayed by OSD in the left upper corner of the monitor for 5 seconds or until a key is pressed or the mouse is moved, whichever comes first. The scan dwell time is programmable from 2 to 255 seconds (default time-out period is 5 seconds). -
Page 24: F3- Display Information
NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH F3- Display Information To display information about a selected port, pressing the <F3> key from within the Command Mode main menu will cause a window to open (see below). The window will show the name of the port and its position in the system structure, level by level. This is most useful when cascading switches (see Cascading- page 37). -
Page 25: Security
NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH Security Enabling Security To enable the security feature the administrator must first enter Command Mode. If the Command Mode menu is not already displayed, press <Ctrl> + <`> (accent/tilde key). The OSD menu will automatically appear on the monitor. To login as the administrator, the user must first logout by pressing <O>, and then <Y>... -
Page 26: User Login
NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH User Login User Login Mode requires a user to login with a user name and password from the list created by the administrator. The user will only be able to login if security is enabled. With security enabled, the user will be locked to the current CPU and the login screen will remain on the monitor until the user logs in. -
Page 27: System Configuration
NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH System Configuration To enter the System Configuration menu: press <S> from the Administration menu. The System Configuration menu can only be accessed when the administrator is logged-in. Function Keystroke Change Idle Timeout Change OSD Blank Timeout Change Alternate Command Hot Key (See page 26 for details) -
Page 28: User Configuration
NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH User Configuration To enter the User Configuration menu: press <U> from the Administration menu. The User Configuration menu can only be accessed when the administrator is logged-in. The User Configuration screen lists the users configured to access the UNIMUX. Up to 63 users can be assigned access. To assign a user name, password, and port access control, select the user number or an empty record and press <Enter>, <E>, or click it with the mouse. -
Page 29: User Access Control
NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH User Access Control To enter the Access Control list for a user, press A from the User Account screen for that user. From the Access Control list the administrator can: select all ports to have access to •... -
Page 30: Display Usage
NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH Display Usage To display usage statistics for the UNIMUX, press <D> from the Administration menu. The Display Usage page shows the user how many times the UNIMUX has been power cycled and how many total hours it has been powered ON. -
Page 31: Alternate Command Hot Key
NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH Alternate Command Hot Key To enable the administrator to assign a key in addition to the <`> (accent/tilde key) to use with <Ctrl> to enter into OSD Command Mode, an Alternate Command Hot Key option is provided. The default factory setting for this option is <`> (disabling the option). -
Page 32: Security Configuration
NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH • To manually program a specific language, select a language and press <Enter> (or click the left mouse button). • To automatically detect the language of the keyboard, select "AutoDetect" and press <Enter> (or click the left mouse button) . -
Page 33: Serial Baud Rate
NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH Serial Baud Rate The serial baud rate for the UNIMUX can be changed by pressing <B> from the System Configuration menu. In order to control the UNIMUX via RS232 (page 31), the baud rate must be set the same as the communication port on the control terminal attached to the UNIMUX (page 9) The baud rate value can be set to 115000, 57600, 38400, 19200, 9600, 4800, 2400, or 1200. -
Page 34: Keyboard Mapping
NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH Keyboard Mapping The keyboard configuration of each CPU is saved in the UNIMUX switch. For example, if the CPU attached to Port 4 had CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK selected the last time that CPU was accessed, then they will automatically be set when that CPU is accessed again. -
Page 35: Figure 38- Keyboard Layouts
NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH Backspace Lock Enter Caps Lock Shift Shift Enter Ctrl Ctrl Typical 101 Keyboard Print Scroll Screen Lock Pause SysRq Break Backspace Lock Enter Caps Lock Shift Shift Enter Ctrl Ctrl Windows Logo Key Application Key Windows Logo Key Windows Keyboard... -
Page 36: Rs232 Control
NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA 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 33) •... -
Page 37: Figure 39- Rs232 Connection With Matrix-Y-1 Cable
NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH RS232 Matrix-Y-1 Matrix-Y-1 Matrix-Y-1 Serial Port Note: The maximum combined RJ45 RJ45 RJ45 RS232 cable length between the TO DB9 TO DB9 TO DB9 CPU and any NTI switch cannot SERIAL SERIAL SERIAL exceed 15 feet. -
Page 38: Rs232 Command Protocol
NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH RS232 Command Protocol Host controller commands supported by the unit are defined below. RS232 Command Protocol Quick Reference Legend: (All numbers must be two digits) SW : Switch (01-15) Input Port/CPU (01-MAXINPUTS) BR : Baud Rate Code <CR>:... -
Page 39: Autostatus
NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH Autostatus When Autostatus is enabled, any output-to-input connection change in the UNIMUX will cause an Autostatus message to be sent via RS232 to the administrator. The format of the message would be "pc SW,OP:IP<CR>" Example of an Autostatus message: pc 01,01:04<CR>... -
Page 40: Sertest- Rs232 Interface Test Program
NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH SerTest- RS232 Interface Test Program This software allows a user to test the functions of an NTI server switch, matrix switch or Multi-user/Multi-platform switch RS232 interface. The program SERTEST along with the NTI Switch Control Program (page 34) is installed from the CD packaged with this switch. -
Page 41: Rmtest-Rs232 Interface Test Program
NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH RMTEST-RS232 Interface Test Program This software also allows a user to test the functions of an NTI server switch, matrix switch or Multi-user/Multi-platform switch RS232 interface. The RMTEST program is automatically loaded when installing the NTI Switch Control Program as described on page 34. -
Page 42: Cascading
The same procedure can be used to connect multi-user switches (UNIMUX-nXm-UHDU) as slaves (see Figure 42). Rear View of UNIMUX-USBV-16HDU Master MONITOR RS232 250V,2A NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED 1275 Danner Drive, Aurora Ohio 44202 330-562-7070 www.networktechinc.com Rear View of Rear View of... -
Page 43: Operating Cascaded Switches
NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH Rear View of UNIMUX-USBV-16HDU Master MONITOR RS232 250V,2A NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED 1275 Danner Drive, Aurora Ohio 44202 330-562-7070 www.networktechinc.com Rear View of Rear View of UNIMUX-4X8-UHDU UNIMUX-4X8-UHDU Slave Slave MONITOR 4... -
Page 44: Sun Ray Support
NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH When a key is pressed, the master switch will start the process of detecting the configuration. This could take several seconds, depending on how many switches are connected together. When configuration update is ready, the splash screen disappears and the system is ready to operate. -
Page 45: Firmware Upgrade Procedure
NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE This procedure describes how to upgrade the firmware in this UNIMUX switch. If you are not certain whether this UNIMUX has the most up-to-date firmware available, see page 45 for instruction on how to determine what version the UNIMUX has. versions of firmware can be downloaded from the NTI firmware download website at http://www.networktechinc.com/download/d- srvsw-usbu-hd.html ,... -
Page 46: Preparation For Upgrade
1. With the power to the UNIMUX OFF, connect the computer to the UNIMX as shown in the figure below. Rear View of UNIMUX-USBV-16HDU MONITOR RS232 250V,2A NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED 1275 Danner Drive, Aurora Ohio 44202 330-562-7070 www.networktechinc.com RJ45-to-DB9 Adapter... -
Page 47: Upgrade Procedures
The following message (or one similar) will be displayed on the screen: UNIMUX-HD-NxM Bootloader Revision: 1.1 Date: 2008/09/11 15:40:16 Copyright (C) Network Technologies Inc. Press <H> for help… > Release the <Tab> key. The “ > ” prompt indicates that the bootloader is waiting for commands. The available commands are composed by sending one ASCII character. -
Page 48: Update The User Controller Firmware
NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH Update the User Controller Firmware Note: The User Controller Firmware update only needs to be done once, whether the UNIMUX switch is a single-user, or a multi-user model. The user controller firmware comes as a file in binary format and has the extension .bin. (i.e. filename.bin). To upgrade the user controller to this file, press <u>... -
Page 49: Update The Vendor Specific Port Controller Firmware
NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH To program only one device (CPU port), the corresponding port number must be typed (two-digit number, zero leading, number between 01 and the last CPU port number, depending on switch size. To program all devices , just press < a > ). The following message will be shown on the screen (it may take about 12 seconds to program each device): Programming device, please wait... -
Page 50: Read The Checksum Of Hid Or Vendor Specific Port Controller Firmware
NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH Read the Checksum of HID or Vendor Specific Port Controller Firmware Reading firmware checksum is useful to determine the version of software running on port controllers. While the firmware revision for user controller can be found on the UNIMUX splash screen when it is powered-ON, the firmware revision of port controllers is not displayed anywhere. -
Page 51: Safety Statements
VGA extension through 100 feet Where: xx is the length of the cable in feet MM indicates male-to-male connector M is the length of the cable in meters Cables can be purchased from Network Technologies Inc by calling 800-RGB-TECH (800-742-8324) or 330-562-7070. -
Page 52: Troubleshooting
NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH 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. -
Page 53: Index
NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH INDEX A lternate command hot key, 26 Password and User Name, 20 Apple Mouse, 29 port configuration, 22 R ack mounting, 5 autologin, 27 Autostatus, 34 reset port names, 26, 28 baud rate, 28, 31 RMTEST, 36 B roadcast Mode, 18...
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