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- Page 1 ® NODEMUX Series ST-nXm-U-HD Multi-user / Universal KVM Switch Installation and Operation Manual MAN001 Rev Date 6/05/2006...
- Page 2 TRADEMARK NODEMUX is a registered trademark of Network Technologies Inc in the U.S. and other countries. COPYRIGHT Copyright © 2003, 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction..................................1 Package Contents ............................... 1 Definitions ..................................1 Limitations..................................1 Compatibility ................................1 Ordering Information..............................2 Interface Cables................................2 Features and Functions..............................3 Additional Features..............................4 Installation ..................................5 Using the NODEMUX-HD Switch............................ 7 Basic Operation ................................7 Keypad Control ................................ - Page 4 TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1- Connect devices to switch using interface cables....................... 5 Figure 2- Connect CPUs to switch using interface cables ......................... 6 Figure 3- User login screen................................9 Figure 4- Administration Mode Menu ............................... 11 Figure 5- Administrator password menu ............................. 11 Figure 6- User Name List.................................
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Page 5: Introduction
INTRODUCTION The NTI ST-nXm-U-HD (also known as NODEMUX-HD) is a multi-user / Universal Multi-Platform Matrix KVM switch, (n= number of users, m= number of CPUs) with high density construction to require less rack space. It allows multiple users, up to 4, each with a keyboard, monitor, and mouse, to communicate directly with any PS/2 or SUN workstation connected to the switch. -
Page 6: Ordering Information
Ordering Information The ST-nXm-U-HD switch is built to a specific size ranging from 2 or 4 users and 8 or 16 CPUs. The switch is built at the factory based on the specified size ordered. The switch has high density connectors (similar to SCSI) for inputs and outputs that support PS/2 and SUN platforms and are configured with interface cables (see "Interface Cables"... -
Page 7: Features And Functions
NTI NODEMUX HD Multi-user Universal KVM Switch Front View of ST-4X16-U-HD NODEMUX Network Technologies Inc ENTER MENU Rear View of ST-4X16-U-HD FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS 1. Keypad buttons- for user control over switch functions 2. LCD Display- for visual indication of connection between the user and a specific CPU. -
Page 8: Additional Features
High density (similar to SCSI) input and output ports that interface cables plug into adapt to PS/2 and SUN platform devices. • Power cycle circuit control allows the NTI switch to be powered OFF, then ON, at any time without affecting the attached •... -
Page 9: Installation
NTI NODEMUX HD Multi-user Universal KVM Switch INSTALLATION Turn OFF power to all CPUs that will be connected to the NTI NODEMUX-HD switch before connecting or disconnecting any cables. If using RS-232 Control see RS-232 section (page 21) for more information. -
Page 10: Figure 2- Connect Cpus To Switch Using Interface Cables
For USB SUN CPUs, a USB-SUN adapter and a USB-AB-Xm cable must be used to connect the SMTINT-xx-MM cable to the CPU. See Fig. 2. Connect the high density end of each cable to a CPU x port on the ST-nXm-U-HD switch. See Fig. 2. Rear View of ST-4X16-U-HD... -
Page 11: Using The Nodemux-Hd Switch
– each from their own console. A Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) on the front panel indicates the port to which the user is attached. The ST-nXm-U-HD can be controlled by three methods; front panel keypad control with LCD keyboard control with on-screen display (OSD) RS-232 interface. - Page 12 NTI NODEMUX HD Multi-user Universal KVM Switch The following examples show various methods of routing user 3 to CPU 5. Users and CPUs can be entered as a two digit number or a one digit number followed by ENTER. USR - 3 - CPU - 5 - ENTER...
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Page 13: Osd Control
Once logged-in, follow the instructions on pages 11 and 12 for setting up users and changing the administrator password. Once the password is setup, if it is lost or forgotten the administrator will have to contact NTI for assistance on clearing the password and set it up again. -
Page 14: User Login Mode
NTI NODEMUX HD Multi-user Universal KVM Switch When a standard user powers up the system a security screen may appear as setup by the administrator. The user will need to login to the system by following the instructions on page 8 for the USER LOGIN. -
Page 15: Port Status Mode
NTI NODEMUX HD Multi-user Universal KVM Switch Administration Mode allows the administrator to use the following functions: Function: Keystroke: Change the administrator’s password Disable security Enter User Name List Mode Figure 4- Administration Mode Menu (xxx from 002 to 255. ie. t002... -
Page 16: User Name List
NTI NODEMUX HD Multi-user Universal KVM Switch Administrator Password (cont'd) Function: Keystroke: Save new password. (The (If Password string and Verify Password string Enter are different, this command will have no effect, administrator will be prompted enabling the administrator to correct the password) -
Page 17: User Access Functions
NTI NODEMUX HD Multi-user Universal KVM Switch USER ACCESS FUNCTIONS Command Mode In order to control the switch with the keyboard, Command Mode must be enabled. To enable Command Mode from the keyboard: Press (ACCENT Ctrl KEY) All the status lights on the keyboard will illuminate to indicate that Command Mode is enabled. At this point, the Command Mode menu will be displayed. - Page 18 NTI NODEMUX HD Multi-user Universal KVM Switch The list below describes the command functions available from the keyboard within the OSD mode of control after entering into Command Mode: Function: Keystroke: Select the previous port Select the next port Increments the menu...
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Page 19: Scan Mode
Enter Switch to a selected port Exit Command Mode The mouse can also be used to control the ST-nXm-U-HD switch Command Mode within the menu. The scroll wheel can be used to scroll through the ports list. • The mouse cursor can be moved to the Scan, Help, and Exit fields where the user can click on the left mouse button to •... -
Page 20: Edit Mode
NTI NODEMUX HD Multi-user Universal KVM Switch Edit Mode To activate Edit Mode press <Ctrl> + <E> from the Command Mode menu. Edit Mode allows only the administrator to modify the names of the CPUs connected to the switch. Names of CPUs can be up to 12 characters in length. -
Page 21: Maintenance Mode
NTI NODEMUX HD Multi-user Universal KVM Switch Search Mode (cont'd) Function: Keystroke: Select the next port Add a character to the search string and select the best (Type any alphabetical or numeric character) matching CPU name Exit Search Mode, return to... - Page 22 The Maintenance Mode functions allow placement of the window in a particular area of the monitor and the window will return there when the ST-nXm-U-HD switch is reconnected to that particular CPU (provided the parameters are saved before exiting Maintenance Mode).
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Page 23: Keyboards
KEYBOARDS The keyboard configuration of each CPU is saved in the NTI 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 24: Figure 9- Keyboard Layouts
NTI NODEMUX HD Multi-user Universal 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 Key Windows Key... -
Page 25: Rs232 Control
To allow multiple units to be controlled from a single host port, the RS232 control interface is designed to allow "daisy chaining" up to 15 units using the NTI Matrix-Y-1 "Y" cables. By setting the appropriate unit address with the keypad (see "Keypad Control" on page 7) or using the RMTEST program (page 23), each unit can be given a unique address (1-15). -
Page 26: Command Protocol
NTI NODEMUX HD Multi-user Universal 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 to the host along with a response from the addressed unit as shown in the command definitions table below. -
Page 27: 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 RMTEST program is automatically loaded when installing the MATRIX SWITCHER'S CONTROL PROGRAM as described on page 24. The RMTEST program, located in the NTI program group, generates a main menu with the 3 selections described below: Main Options 1. -
Page 28: Matrix Switcher's Control Program For Windows 9X, Nt, 2000 And Xp
The Matrix Switcher's Control Program performs best on monitors set to a screen resolution of at least 800 X 600. Instruction for using the Matrix Switcher’s Control Program is available by opening "MSCP Help" in the "NTI" program group once the program has been installed and is open on the screen. -
Page 29: Technical Specifications
NTI NODEMUX HD Multi-user Universal KVM Switch TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Appendix A- Defaults SETTING DEFAULT VALUE KVM keyboard/mouse type PS/2 or SUN CPU keyboard/mouse type PS/2, SUN Computer Names SERVERxx Scan time interval 5 SECONDS Scan setting Security Administrator password ADMINISTRATOR... -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
If this NTI switch was designed to be directly mounted to a rack, it includes a mounting flange to make attachment easy. Install 4 captive nuts to the rack in locations that line up with the holes (or slots) in the mounting flange on the NTI switch.