Network Technologies DVI-x User Manual
NTI
NETWORK
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TECHNOLOGIES
INCORPORATED
1275 Danner Dr
Aurora, OH 44202
www.networktechinc.com
Tel:330-562-7070
Fax:330-562-1999
UNIMUX
TM
Series
UNIMUX-DVI-x
USB DVI KVM Switch
Installation and Operation Manual
MAN007 Rev Date 11/08/2007
TRADEMARK
UNIMUX is a trademark of Network Technologies Inc in the U.S. and other countries
COPYRIGHT
Copyright © 2000,2007 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.
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.
CE Statement
We, Network Technologies Inc, declare under our sole responsibility that the UNIMUX-DVI-4/8 is in conformity with European
Standard EN55022.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................................................1
MATERIALS....................................................................................................................................................................2
DEFINITIONS..................................................................................................................................................................2
FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS.......................................................................................................................................3
RACKMOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS...............................................................................................................................4
To Mount to a Rack .....................................................................................................................................................4
INSTALLATION...............................................................................................................................................................5
RS232 Connection.......................................................................................................................................................7
Power-Up Sequence....................................................................................................................................................8
Limitations....................................................................................................................................................................8
USING THE UNIMUX DVI KVM SWITCH ......................................................................................................................9
Front Panel Control......................................................................................................................................................9
Keyboard Control.........................................................................................................................................................9
Command Mode..........................................................................................................................................................9
Scan Mode..............................................................................................................................................................10
Broadcast Mode......................................................................................................................................................10
Normal Mode ..........................................................................................................................................................10
No Sun Sleep Mode................................................................................................................................................10
Select Country Code...............................................................................................................................................11
Mice and Trackballs with MACs..............................................................................................................................11
RS232 CONTROL.........................................................................................................................................................12
RS232 Connections and Configuration.....................................................................................................................12
Remote Connection................................................................................................................................................12
Baud Rate...............................................................................................................................................................12
Unit Address and Loop Back..................................................................................................................................12
Command Protocol.................................................................................................................................................14
NTI Switch Control Program For Windows 9X, NT, 2000, XP, And Vista.................................................................15
SerTest- RS232 Interface Test Program...................................................................................................................15
Main Options...........................................................................................................................................................15
KEYBOARD FEATURES..............................................................................................................................................17
Keyboard-To-Computer Translation..........................................................................................................................17
Translation Capabilities ..........................................................................................................................................17
Translation Tables ..................................................................................................................................................17
International Sun Keyboards.....................................................................................................................................18
TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................................................................................................19
INDEX............................................................................................................................................................................19
WARRANTY INFORMATION........................................................................................................................................19
TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1- Secure rackmount ears to switch.....................................................................................................................4
Figure 2- Secure switch to a rack....................................................................................................................................4
Figure 3- Connect a DVI monitor ....................................................................................................................................5
Figure 4- Connect the device(s)......................................................................................................................................5
Figure 5- Connect each CPU..........................................................................................................................................6
Figure 6- Connect the AC adapter..................................................................................................................................6
Figure 7- Connect RS232 control terminal......................................................................................................................7
Figure 8- Compatible device combinations.....................................................................................................................8
Figure 9- Country Codes for international SUN keyboards...........................................................................................11
Figure 10- RS232 dip-switches.....................................................................................................................................12
Figure 11- RS232 connection with Matrix-Y-1 cable.....................................................................................................13
Figure 12- Pinout of Matrix-Y-1 cable ...........................................................................................................................13
Figure 13- RS232 Communication Illustrated...............................................................................................................14
Figure 14- Keyboard Layouts........................................................................................................................................18
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NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH
INTRODUCTION
The UNIMUX-DVI-x 4 or 8-Port USB DVI KVM switch (UNIMUX) allows access to up to eight Windows, MAC, or SUN USB CPUs
from one USB keyboard and mouse and a DVI video-enabled monitor. Internal microprocessor circuitry allows all USB CPUs to
be booted simultaneously without keyboard error. Port selection is accomplished by front panel push buttons or commands typed
on the keyboard. Port lights and status LEDs continuously update on the front panel.
Available Options
• RS232- Control the switch(s) from the serial port of any CPU with an RS232 port. (Model UNIMUX-USBV-xRS)
Types of User Input Devices Supported:
• USB keyboard with Windows layout
• USB keyboard with SUN layout
• USB keyboard with MAC layout
• USB Mouse - (up to 3 buttons)
• USB IntelliMouse (scrollwheel)
• USB Hub
• Mouse-Trak trackball
• Logitech, Kensington and Microsoft Wheelmouse or Trackball on Mac CPUs with spec ial drivers
• Logitech Cordless Elite Duo keyboard and mouse
• Logitech wireless (S510, EX110, diNovo, LX710,MX5000)
• Crystal Vision keyboard with touchpad
• Gyration keyboard/mouse (Go 2.4)
• NTI USB-PS/2-R Adapter
• NTI USB-SUN-R Adapter
• Kensington wireless (64379)
• MS Wireless Optical Desktop (3000 and 4000)
• HP P2360AA
• Fellowes wireless keyboard (KBR0108) with mouse (MSR0238T)
• Creative Desktop Wireless 8000
• DVI monitors
Types of CPUs Supported:
Any USB CPU supporting USB version 1.0 or above including:
• USB WINxx
• USB MAC
• USB SUN
• USB Linux
• USB Unix
• USB Free BSD
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NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH
MATERIALS
Materials supplied with this kit:
• NTI UNIMUX-DVI-x (4 or 8 ports) USB DVI Video KVM Switch
•
120VAC or 240VAC at 50 or 60Hz-5VDC/2.0A AC Adapter
• 1- 3 foot HDMI male -to-DVI-D male cable (DVI-HDMI-MM-3)
• Line cord, country specific
• Rack mount kit
• CD with pdf file of this manual
• 1- DB9 Female-to-RJ45 Female adapter (models with RS232 option only)
• 1- DB25 Female-to-RJ45 Female adapter (models with RS232 option only)
• 1- 5 foot RJ45-to-RJ45 CAT5 patch cable (models with RS232 option only)
Materials Not supplied but REQUIRED:
• USB-AB-xxM cable for each USB CPU being connected to the switch for keyboard and mouse interface.
• DVI-HDMI-MM-xx cable for each CPU being connected to the switch- for DVI monitor support
where:
xx is the length of the cable in feet
MM indicates male-to-male connector
Cables can be purchased from Network Technologies Inc by calling (800) 742-8324 (800-RGB-T ECH) in the US and Canada or
(330) 562-7070 (worldwide).
DEFINITIONS
• USB Composite
Device
• USB Hub
A USB device that contains multiple endpoints each representing input devices that cannot be separated
(i.e. a keyboard with a built-in mouse)
A USB device that allows one or more USB input devices to plug in to the USB. The hub has exactly one
upstream port with one or more downstream ports which input devices connect to
• CPU
Enclosure that contains the operating system and processor (i.e. Sun with SPARCstation5, Windows 95
with Pentium II)
• Input Device
• System
Keyboard or Mouse
One or more CPUs connected to one or more switches controlled by one or more input devices
USB CPU
USB-AB-xxM
+
DVI Enabled
Monitor
DVI-HDMI-MM-xx
(required-not supplied)
USB CPU
Front View of UNIM UX -DVI -8
Scan CommandBroadcast
87654321
USB-AB-xxM
+
DVI-HDMI-MM-xx
(required-not supplied)
Typical Application
ON
DDC
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cables
USB Keyboard
Mouse
DVI-HDMI-MM-3
(supplied)
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Front View of UNIM UX -DVI -8
Scan
Broadcast
Command
10
87654321
3
46
RS232
ON
DDC
8
1
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Rear View of UNIMUX-DVI-8
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CPU 1CPU 2CPU 3CPU 4CPU 5CPU 6CPU 7CP U 8
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RS232
5VDC
+
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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
1. CPU Status LEDs- for visual indication of connection between the user and a specific CPU.
2. CPU Select Switches- push to manually switch to a specific CPU or change the switch operati ng mode
3. Mode Status LEDs- for visual indication of switch operating mode
4. USB DEVICES- USB type A female connector- for connection of user USB keyboard and mouse
5. DDC- for refreshing the DDC information between the monitor and CPU
6. RS232- (optional) Dip switches for configuring switch address when RS232 is used
7. MONITOR- HDMI Type A female connector- for connection of the user DVI video monitor
8. 5VDC- power input connector for attachment of the AC adapter
9. RS232-(optional) RJ45 serial connector- for attachment of RS232 control cable
10. CPU x- USB type B female connector-for connection of USB device cable from CPU(s)
11. VIDEO-x- HDMI Type A female connectors- for connecting video cables from CPUs
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RACKMOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
This NTI switch was designed to be mounted to a rack or to set 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.
To Mount to a Rack
1. Attach the ears to the switch using the 6-32x3/16" flat Phillips-head screws (6) provided as shown in the illustration below.
The holes in the ears should line up with pre-threaded holes in the sides of the NTI switch. Tighten the screws securely.
Front of Switch
NTI Switch
6-32x3/16"
Flat Head
Screws
(Provided)
Rackmount Ear
Figure 1- Secure rackmount ears to switch
2. Install 4 captive nuts (not supplied) to the rack in locations that line up with the holes in the mounting ear on the NTI switch.
3. Secure the NTI switch to the rack using four rack screws (10-32, 12-24, M6, etc.- not supplied). Each screw should be of
sufficient length to go completely through the NTI mounting ear, rack frame and fully engage all threads in the captive nut.
Be sure to tighten all mounting screws securely.
4. Attach all cables securely to the switch and where necessary supply adequate means of strain relief for cables.
Rack Screws
(not supplied)
NTI Switch
Rack
Cage Nuts
(not supplied)
Figure 2- Secure switch to a rack
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