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- Page 1 NETWORK 1275 Danner Dr Tel:330-562-7070 TECHNOLOGIES Aurora, OH 44202 Fax:330-562-1999 INCORPORATED www.nti1.com ST-nXm-USBV-U (Multi-user / USB KVM Switch) INSTALLATION / USER GUIDE MAN028 Rev Date 8/21/2002...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION................................1 Definitions ................................1 Limitations................................1 COMPATIBILITY ................................1 ORDERING INFORMATION............................1 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS ........................... 2 Additional Features ..............................2 Optional Features ..............................3 MATERIALS ................................. 3 Materials Supplied with this kit..........................3 Materials Not Supplied, but REQUIRED ......................3 INSTALLATION................................ -
Page 3: Introduction
ORDERING INFORMATION The ST-nXm-USBV-U USB KVM switch is built to a specific size ranging from 2 to 8 users and 8 to 32 CPUs. The switch is built at the factory based on the specified size ordered. The switch has USB inputs and outputs that support all platforms and are configured with interface cables, see interface cable section. -
Page 4: Features And Functions
Any USB type input device can control any USB CPU (Windows, MAC, and SUN platforms). • Power cycle circuit control allows the ST-nXm-USBV-U switch to be powered OFF, then ON, at any time without affecting the attached CPUs. (This assumes that the CPU supports hot plugging.) -
Page 5: Optional Features
(3,6,10, or 15 feet available) MM indicates male-to-male connector Cables can be purchased from Network Technologies Inc by calling 800-RGB-TECH (800-742-8324) or 330-562-7070. Options The following options are available for the ST-nXm-USBV-U switch. -
Page 6: Installation
RS232 cables to the CPU. Refer to the owners manual for the CPU being connected for precautions, if any. 1. Connect the 15HD male cable end from each user monitor to the female 15HD ports labeled "MONITOR x " on the rear of the ST-nXm-USBV-U switch. See Fig. 1. Fig. 1... - Page 7 2. Connect the input devices to the USB type A female ports labeled USB USER DEVICES on the rear of the ST-nXm-USBV-U switch. (See Fig. 2.) Ensure that the monitors and related input devices are connected to ports having the same port numbers.
- Page 8 • Connect a USB type A cable end of a USBVEXT-xxMM cable to a USB type A female input device port on a CPU. Connect the USB type B cable end of the same cable to a CPU x port on the ST-nXm-USBV-U switch. Note the port’s number.
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Page 9: Using The Nti Multi-User Usb Kvm Switch
Basic Operation The ST-nXm-USBV-U switch enables a user or several users (with sharing enabled) to access any CPU at any time. A CPU can be shared so that more than one user can use a CPU and work on the same project – each from their own console. Resolution is 1900x1200 with no degradation –... -
Page 10: Osd Control
SECURITY OPTION The security option in the OSD Control of the ST-nXm-USBV-U USB KVM switch enables an administrator to control access to CPU ports for each user. Up to 63 users can be created. These users have controlled access to any CPU. -
Page 11: User Login Mode
User Login Mode User Login Mode requires a user to login with a user name and password from the list created by the administrator. 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. Function: Keystroke: (Type any upper or lower case... -
Page 12: Administrator Password
Administrator Password To enter the Administrator Password menu press <C> from the Administration Mode menu. The Administrator Password menu (see Fig. 9) enables the administrator to change his password. Two edit fields are available, one for password, the other for verify password. The password can be up to 13 characters in length. -
Page 13: Edit User
Edit User To enter the Edit User mode press <E> from the User Name List after selecting a user or an empty record. The Edit User mode (see Fig. 11) enables the administrator to: add a new user remove an existing user edit the settings for an existing user The Edit User mode contains three edit boxes and a check box list of up to 32 check boxes representing the User Access List (list of the CPU port(s) -
Page 14: User Access Functions
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 15 Switch to a selected port Exit Command Mode The mouse can also be used to control the ST-nXm-USBV-U USB KVM 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 Sharing, Scan and Broadcast fields where the user can click on the left mouse button to toggle that indicator.
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Page 16: Scan Mode
Normal Mode When the ST-nXm-USBV-U switch is not in Command, Scan, or Broadcast mode and the OSD control is not active on the monitor, the user is in Normal Mode, controlling the CPU to which the user is connected through the ST-nXm-USBV-U switch. -
Page 17: Change Settings
When finished making changes in Edit Mode, press <Esc> and a prompt will appear to press either <Y> to save the changes or <N> to continue making changes without saving the changes just made. Change Settings To enter the Change Settings menu (see Fig. 14) press <Ctrl>+<T> from the Command Mode menu. The list below describes the Change Settings menu functions available from the keyboard: Function: Keystroke:... -
Page 18: Scan Mode Configuration
Scan Mode Configuration To enter the Scan Mode Configuration menu press <S> from the Change Settings menu described on page 16. The Scan Mode Configuration menu enables the user to select specific ports to be active in Scan Mode. Only the selected ports will be scanned in Scan Mode. -
Page 19: Search Mode
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-USBV-U USB KVM switch is reconnected to that particular CPU (provided the parameters are saved before exiting Maintenance Mode). -
Page 20: Select Language
Keyboard Mapping The keyboard configuration of each CPU is saved in the ST-nXm-USBV-U 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 21: Mouse Click Equivalents
Mouse Click Equivalents To emulate a right button click using Apple 1 button mouse, hold down the Command key ( ) while pressing the mouse button. SUN’s 14 Extra Keys 101,WINxx,MAC SUN Extras Keyboards SB+F1 Stop (L1) Use the chart to the left to type SUN’s SB+F2 Again (L2) additional 14 keys using a 101,... - Page 22 Fig. 19 Fig. 18...
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Page 23: Rs232 Control
RS232 CONTROL Remote Connection The RS232 Interface is designed to meet the RS232C standard and can be controlled from any host 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 INPUT (DB-9 FEMALE) RS232 OUTPUT (DB-9 MALE) SIGNAL... -
Page 24: Command Protocol
Command Protocol Host controller commands supported by the unit are defined below. Notes: • All commands should be terminated with an <Enter> (ASCII 13) denoted by <CR>. 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. -
Page 25: Rs232 Interface Test Program
CC - save CPU - USER channel connections into NTI switch memory FORMAT: CC AA,XX<CR> CC = "save Channel Connections" command followed by at least one space AA = unit address; if 00, all units on the bus will save connections and no response will be returned XX = memory location;... -
Page 26: Matrix Switcher's Control Program For Windows 9X, Nt, And 2000
The Matrix Switcher's Control Program is an easy and powerful graphical program that controls NTI matrix switches through an RS232 interface. The Matrix Switcher's Control Program is on a 3-1/4" floppy disc packaged with the ST-nXm-USBV-U . Matrix Switcher's Control Program is installed by typing SETUP.EXE at the A:\ prompt. - Page 27 DUAL REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLY (Optional) The ST-nXm-USBV-U switch may be purchased with an optional Dual Redundant Power supply (ST-nXm-USBV-U-DRP) . This feature allows an external power supply to be connected to the unit with two supplies for +5V and -5V.
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Page 28: Warranty Information
A return authorization number is required for all repairs/returns. COPYRIGHT Copyright © 2002 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 •...
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