Network Technologies RACKMUX-V15, RACKMUX-D15, RACKMUX-V17, RACKMUX-V20, RACKMUX-D17 Installation Manual

RACKMUX

®

Series

RACKMUX-V15/17/20

RACKMUX-D17

Rackmount Drawer with Keyboard, LCD

Monitor and Mouse

Installation and Operation Manual

MAN047 Rev Date 5/9/2013

RACKMUX-V17-N (Front and Rear View)

TRADEMARK

RACKMUX is a registered trademark of Network Technologies Inc in the U.S. and other countries.

COPYRIGHT

Copyright © 2007, 2013 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.

Typographic Conventions

The following table describes the typographic changes used in this instruc t ion.

Typeface

AAaaBBaaCCcc123 On-screen computer output

AAaaBBaaCCcc123

Meaning Example

C:>

What you type, contrasted with on-screen
computer output; keyboard keys to press

C:> L

Press the Fn key

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction......................................................................................................................................................................1

Features and Functions...................................................................................................................................................2

Installation .......................................................................................................................................................................3

Rack Mounting Instructions .........................................................................................................................................3

Optional Telco 2-Post Mounting ...............................................................................................................................4

Connect to a CPU........................................................................................................................................................4

Connect Extra Device..................................................................................................................................................6

Remote PC Connection...............................................................................................................................................6

Manual IP Address Change......................................................................................................................................8

Software IP Address Change ...................................................................................................................................9

Connect Power..........................................................................................................................................................10

Power Up...................................................................................................................................................................10

Display Functions..........................................................................................................................................................11

Standard Controls......................................................................................................................................................11

OSD Control Menu- 15 and 17 Inch VGA models (-V15/-V17).................................................................................11

OSD Main Menu .....................................................................................................................................................11

Brightness/Contrast Menu......................................................................................................................................12

Color Menu .............................................................................................................................................................12

Position Menu.........................................................................................................................................................12

Setup Menu.............................................................................................................................................................13

OSD Control Menu-DVI Model (-D17).......................................................................................................................13

OSD Main Menu .....................................................................................................................................................13

Brightness/Contrast Menu......................................................................................................................................14

Setup Menu.............................................................................................................................................................14

OSD Control Menu- 20 Inch VGA Model (-V20)........................................................................................................15

OSD Main Menu .....................................................................................................................................................15

OSD Control Menu- 17 Inch Hi-Resolution Model (-HR)...........................................................................................17

OSD Main Menu .....................................................................................................................................................17

Keyboard Functions ......................................................................................................................................................19

Function Key Operation..........................................................................................................................................19

Number Pad............................................................................................................................................................20

Other Uses of the Function Key..............................................................................................................................21

Numeric Keypad Option.............................................................................................................................................22

PS/2-USB Keyboard/Mouse Mode............................................................................................................................23

SAFETY.........................................................................................................................................................................24

Rackmux-KVM Drawer Standard Specifications...........................................................................................................25

General Specs...........................................................................................................................................................25

LCD – 15” ..................................................................................................................................................................25

LCD – 17” ..................................................................................................................................................................25

LCD – 20.1” ...............................................................................................................................................................26

Display Controller: VGA (-15,-17 & -20)....................................................................................................................26

Display Controller: DVI (-17)......................................................................................................................................26

OSD Control Board....................................................................................................................................................26

Keyboard....................................................................................................................................................................26

Touchpad...................................................................................................................................................................27

Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................................................28

Index..............................................................................................................................................................................28

Warranty Information.....................................................................................................................................................28

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TABLE OF FIGURES

Figure 1- Mount RACKMUX to a standard rack.................................................................................................................................3

Figure 2- Position RACKMUX with clearance to open.......................................................................................................................3

Figure 3- Mount to Telco post with optional mounting brackets.........................................................................................................4

Figure 4- Connect a PS/2 CPU..........................................................................................................................................................4

Figure 5- Connect a USB CPU..........................................................................................................................................................5

Figure 6- Cables used for RACKMUX with DVI video support...........................................................................................................5

Figure 7- Connect a USB 1.1 device to the front (optional)................................................................................................................6

Figure 8- Connect Remote PC to KVM on IP at "LAN" port...............................................................................................................6

Figure 9- Remote Console Preview...................................................................................................................................................7

Figure 10- Login Screen for KVM on IP.............................................................................................................................................8

Figure 11- Network Configuration screen ..........................................................................................................................................8

Figure 12- Connect the power cord .................................................................................................................................................10

Figure 13- OSD Controls .................................................................................................................................................................11

Figure 14- Main Menu for 20-inch LCD Monitor...............................................................................................................................15

Figure 15- US(English) Keyboard Layout ........................................................................................................................................19

Figure 16- Keyboard LED Indications..............................................................................................................................................19

Figure 17- Keys of the Number Pad ................................................................................................................................................21

Figure 18- Additional multi-function keys.........................................................................................................................................21

Figure 19- U.S. (English) keyboard with numeric keypad................................................................................................................22

Figure 20- U.K. (English) keyboard with numeric keypad................................................................................................................22

Figure 21- German keyboard with numeric keypad .........................................................................................................................23

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NTI RACKMUX-V15/17/20 RACKMOUNT LCD MONITOR WITH KEYBOARD AND MOUSE

INTRODUCTION

The RACKMUX-V15/17/20 Drawer (RACKMUX) consists of a Keyboard, Touchpad, and LCD monitor integrated into a
1RU rack-mountable drawer with wrist pads. When access to a server rack is needed, the drawer can be pulled out and the
display lifted up like a notebook computer, revealing the keyboard and mouse. When the drawer is not in use, the display can be
folded forward and down so the 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 serviceabi lity.

The RACKMUX will switch between USB and PS/2 standar ds for versatile connection to a CPU. The forward-folding LCD
monitor is offered in either 15”, 17”, or 20” (designate d in the product name as -15 ,-17 o r -20) and the video format can be either
VGA or single-link DVI (designated by –V or –D: example RACKMUX-V15). For user input, the drawer offers a notebook-style
keyboard, wrist-pad, and a three-button touchpad. The keyboar d and mouse can be connected using U SB and PS/2 cables. USB
and PS/2 interfaces will remain active at all times and the keyboard and mouse can be switched, at any time, to use either one.
The RACKMUX-V15/-V17/-V20 also provides a front panel USB 1.1 p ort for the connection of a n external USB device (such as a
flash drive).

The keyboard and mouse interface is compatible with Windows platform CPUs. This multiple interface capability reduces
equipment costs by ensuring that a single console is compatible with various PC/server input devices.

Installing the RACKMUX into any server environment will offer:

• A space saving 1RU design, easily mountable in any 19” cabinet/rack

• A forward-folding 15”,17”, or 20” TFT LCD with built-in OSD menu for screen adjustments

• Auto shut-OFF switch: Turns OFF the power to the monitor when the LCD is in a folded-closed position.

• Built-in 83-key (US) or 84-key (Europe) keyboard with wrist pad

• Standard 3-button mouse touchpad

• Support for PS2 and USB con nections for the keyboard and mouse.

• Support for VGA (15”, 17”or 20” model) or single-link DVI signals (17” model only)

• Front-access USB port for easy accessory USB 1.1 device connection

• An internal cab le arm for proper cable management when sliding the drawer open and closed

• Added security with a drawer lock to prevent unwanted access

• Locking rails to prevent movement of the drawer when fully extended

• Built-in univ ersal (100-240VAC) low power consumption power supply

• Multi-languag e support including: US(English), UK(English), German, French, Italian, Spanish

Materials Included with this kit:

9 NTI RACKMUX-V15/17/20 Drawer with VGA Video support

~or~

9 NTI RACKMUX-D17 Drawer with DVI Video support
9 2 Keys for Lock
9 2 Rear Mounting Brackets w/nuts
9 8 #10-32x3/4” screws and cage nuts for mounting to a rack
9 IEC Power Cord- country specific
9 CD with a pdf file of this owner's manual and the drawer installation manual
9 USB-AB-2M 2 meter USB Type A male-to-USB Type B male cable
9 VVKINT-6-MM 6 foot PS/2 mouse and keyboard cable (not included with KVM on IP model)
9 VEXT-THN-6-MM 6 foot VGA video cable (models with VGA Video support only)
9 DVI-DS-2M-MM 2 meter DVI video cable (model with DVI Video support only)
9 5 foot RJ45-to-RJ45 CAT5 patch cable (model with KVM on IP only)

9 CAT5-CO-MF Crossover Adapter (model with KVM on IP only)

Alternative Cables (not supplied): (available in 3,6,10 and 15 foot lengths)
VKMEXT-xx-MM for VGA Monitor and PS2 Keyboard and Mouse input

USBVEXT-xx-MM for VGA Monitor and USB Keyboard/Mouse input and USB device support

where:
xx is the length of the cable in feet
MM indicates male-to-male connector

Option:

• Trackball option- for a RACKMUX with a trackball instead of a touchpad- add “T” to the part number (i.e. RACKMUX-V17-T)

• Numeric keypad option- for a separate 17-key numeric keypad, add “-N” to the part number (i.e. RACKMUX-V17-N)

• KVM on IP option- for a RACKMUX with a KVM on IP unit for remote access, add “-IP” to the part number

(i.e. RACKMUX-V17-N-IP)

• Hi-Resolution Monitor- for a 17” RACKMUX with hi-resolution mon itor (1920 x 1200)- add “HR” to the part number (i.e.

RACKMUX-V17HR (available on 17” models only))

Cables can be purchased from Network Technologies Inc by calling

[phone] (800-RGB-TECH) in the US and Canada or (330) 562­7070 (worldwide).

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Front View
RACKMUX-V17

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- or -

(RACKMUX-D17)(RACKMUX-V17)

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Rear View
RACKMUX-V17

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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

1. Power Button- press to turn the LCD monitor ON and OFF

2. Power LED- Indicates operation status

Green = Power-ON, Video Input Signal OK
Red = Suspend / Stand-by, or no Video Input Signal

3. Menu Button- press to turn ON the OSD menu

4. Up Arrow Button- press to move the cursor in the OSD menu up

5. Down Arrow Button- press to move the cursor in the OSD menu down

6. Select Button- press to select a menu item (when OSD menu is ON) or press to auto adjust the video quality (when OSD

menu is OFF)

7. NumLock LED- illuminates when the number lock is ON

8. CapsLock LED- illuminates when CapsLock is ON.

9. Scroll Lock LED- illuminates when the Scroll Lock keyboard feature is ON.

10. Fn LED- illuminates when Function Featur es (page 19) are enabled.

11. USB LED- illuminates when RACKMUX drawer is in USB mode

12. PS/2 LED- illuminates when RACKMUX drawer is in PS/2 mode

13. 3-button mouse- for controlling mouse movements on the monitor and controlling the computer

14. Keylock- to prevent unauthorized use of the RACKMUX

15. Auto Shut-OFF- switch automatically shuts OF F the LCD display when the monitor is folded down

16. keyboard- for manual data e ntry and computer control

17. USB Port- USB Type A female- for connection of any USB 1.1 compatible device (such as a flashdrive, printer, etc)

18. LCD Display- for vie wing the video signal from the connected CPU

19. IEC Connector- for attachment of the IEC power cord to power the RACKMUX drawer

20. Switch- for powering ON and OFF the RACKMUX drawer

21. Video In- 21A. 15HD Female- for connection of the VGA video cable from the CPU (onl y in models that support VGA video)

21B. DVI-D Female- for connection of a DVI-D video cable from the CPU (only in models that support DVI)

22. USB- USB T

23. Keyboard Connector- purple 6 pin miniDIN female- for connection of the PS/2 keybo ard cab le from a PS/2 CPU

24. Mouse Connector- green 6 pin miniDIN female- for connection of the PS/2 mouse cable from a PS/2 CPU

ype B female- for connection of the USB cable from a USB CPU

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INSTALLATION

The following rack mounting instruction does not apply to RACKMUX units with 20 inch LCD monitors. For mounting instruction
applicable to models with 20 inch LCD monitors, see “Installation Manual For Drawer with 20 Inch LCD Monitor” on the CD.

Rack Mounting Instructions

The RACKMUX was designed to be mounted to a rack and includes mounting flanges to make attachment easy.

1. Determine the mounting height in the rack for the drawer. It should be a height comfortable to use the keyboard and see the
LCD display. Mark holes in each of the 4 corner cabinet rails at points all level with each other.

2. Secure the rear brackets to the rear rack cabinet rails. Apply the top screws (supplied) for each bracket to the holes marked in
step 1.

3. Lift the keyboard into position and line the studs on the left and right sides up with the slotted openings in the rear bracket.
Apply the nuts (supplied) to the studs but do not tighten the nuts yet.

FYI: There are 4 mounting studs provided on each side of the RACKMUX. Depending on the depth of the rack and
distance apart of the cabinet rails, the position of the rear bracket may make all 4 studs available for use. In this case,
apply the 2 nuts to the studs furthest apart from each other on each side.

4. Slide the drawer in until the top holes in the front bracket flanges line up with the holes marked in step 1. Secure the front

brackets on the drawer to the front cabinet rails with two screws per bracket. Be sure to tighten the screws securely. Then
tighten the nuts applied in step 3.

5. Apply one more screw to each of the rear brackets to finish.

Front brac ke t

flange on dra we r

Secure bracket
to rail using two

screws and nuts
(supplied)

Front Cabine t
Rail

Drawer

Stud on dra we r

Rear bracket overlapping
drawer

(Rear edge
of dra w er)

Apply nuts (suppli ed) t o studs and
secure rear brackets to drawer.

Re ar Ca binet
Rail

Rear bracket
flange

Secure bracket
to rail using two

screws and nut
(supplied)

Figure 1- Mount RACKMUX to a standard rack

Note: To provide sufficient room for the LCD monitor to be opened to a p ro per viewing angle (a minimum 90 degree
position from the keyboard), ensure that all devices mounted above the RACKMUX extend no more than 1.75” from the
rack frame. (See Fig. 2)

Figure 2- Position RACKMUX with clearance to open

"X" must be
less than 1.75"
for LCD to open
to full 90

90

Side View of RACKMUX

3

Server mounted

X

above RACKMUX
in the same rack

NTI RACKMUX-V15/17/20 RACKMOUNT LCD MONITOR WITH KEYBOARD AND MOUSE

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 br ackets to each side of the
drawer as shown in Fig. 2. Apply 2 nuts (supplied) per bracket to secure the brackets to the drawer. Apply two #10-32x3/4”
screws (supplied) per bracket to the post at the desired height. Slots are provided in the brackets to make minor depth
adjustments easy. Be sure to properly tighten all nuts and screws before using the drawer.

Figure 3- Mount to Telco post with optional mounting brackets

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 4. To connect to a USB CPU, use the VEXT-6-MM and USB­AB-2M cables as shown in Figure 5.

Figure 4- Connect a PS/2 CPU

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Figure 5- Connect a USB CPU

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 (supplied) between the CPU and RACKMUX.

DVI-D-Male

USB Type A
Male

6 miniDIN Male

6 miniDIN-Male

Purple-Keyboard

6 miniDIN-Male

Green-Mouse

DVI-D-Male

USB-A - Male

(.5, 1, 3, and 5 meter cables also availab le)

DVI-DS-2M-MM

(supplied)

USB-AB-2M
(supplied)

VVKINT-6-MM
(supplied)

(3,10, 15,25, 3 5, and 50 foot
lengths a lso available)

DVI-D-Male

USB-B - Male

6 miniDIN-Male

Purple-Keyboard

6 miniDIN-Male

Green-Mouse

USB Type B

Male

Figure 6- Cables used for RACKMUX with DVI video support

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Connect Extra Device

On the front of the RACKMUX is an additional USB Type A port to be used, if desired, for an extra accessory. Any low or full
speed USB device may be connected to this port to be used. This port is fully compliant with USB standard 1.1.

Note: In order for the optional USB device port to be usable, the USB port on the rear of the RACKMUX must be
connected to a USB enabled CPU (a 2 meter USB cable is supplied).

Note: If a USB keyboard or mouse is connected, operation of the RACKMUX keyboard or mouse may cause
unpredictable results. Do not try to use both mice or both keyboards at the same time.

Connect optional USB 1.1 or 2.0 device

PRINTER

CAMERA

FRONT VIEW OF RACKMUX-V17

SCANNER

FLASH DRIVE

Figure 7- Connect a USB 1.1 device to the front (optional)

Note: If a USB 2.0 device is connected to the optional USB device port, it will operate at USB 1.1 speed.

Remote PC Connection

The RACKMUX with KVM on IP unit includes a port for Ethernet connection to your LAN. If you have purchased the RACKMUX
with KVM on IP (i.e. RACKMUX-V17-N-IP), follow these instructions to make your connections for remote access.

1. Make a connection between an available RJ45 Ethernet port on a PC and the ”LAN” port on the RACKMUX. A five foot patch
cable and crossover adapter have been included for this purpose.

Figure 8- Connect Remote PC to KVM on IP at "LAN" port

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