Network Technologies Rackmux-V15-17, Rackmux-D15-17 User Manual
NTI
NETWORK
R
TECHNOLOGIES
INCORPORATED
1275 Danner Dr
Aurora, OH 44202
www.networktechinc.com
Tel:330-562-7070
Fax:330-562-1999
RACKMUX®Series
RACKMUX-V15/17
RACKMUX-D15/17
Rackmount Drawer with Keyboard, LCD
Monitor and Mouse
Installation and Operation Manual
MAN047 Rev Date 7/2/2008
TRADEMARK
RACKMUX is a registered trademark of Network Technologies Inc in the U.S. and other countries.
COPYRIGHT
Copyright © 2007, 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.
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 instruction.
Typeface Meaning Example
AAaaBBaaCCcc123 On-screen computer output
AAaaBBaaCCcc123
What you type, contrasted with on-screen
computer output; keyboard keys to press
C:>
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
Connect Power............................................................................................................................................................6
Power Up.....................................................................................................................................................................6
Display Functions............................................................................................................................................................7
Standard Controls........................................................................................................................................................7
OSD Control Menu- VGA models................................................................................................................................7
OSD Main Menu .......................................................................................................................................................7
Brightness/Contrast Menu........................................................................................................................................8
Color Menu ...............................................................................................................................................................8
Position Menu...........................................................................................................................................................8
Setup Menu...............................................................................................................................................................9
Keyboard Functions ......................................................................................................................................................10
RACKMUX-V15.........................................................................................................................................................10
Function Key Operation..........................................................................................................................................10
Number Pad............................................................................................................................................................11
Other Uses of the Function Key..............................................................................................................................12
Numeric Keypad Option.............................................................................................................................................13
PS/2-USB Keyboard/Mouse Mode............................................................................................................................14
DC Power Option ..........................................................................................................................................................15
SAFETY.........................................................................................................................................................................16
Rackmux-KVM Drawer Standard Specifications...........................................................................................................17
General Specs...........................................................................................................................................................17
LCD – 15” ..................................................................................................................................................................17
LCD – 17” ..................................................................................................................................................................17
Display Controller: VGA (-15 & -17) ..........................................................................................................................17
Display Controller: DVI (-15 & -17)............................................................................................................................17
OSD Control Board....................................................................................................................................................18
Keyboard....................................................................................................................................................................18
Touchpad...................................................................................................................................................................18
DC Power (option).....................................................................................................................................................18
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................................................19
Index..............................................................................................................................................................................19
Warranty Information.....................................................................................................................................................19
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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 the power cord .....................................................................................................................................................6
Figure 9- OSD Controls .....................................................................................................................................................................7
Figure 10- US(English) Keyboard Layout ........................................................................................................................................10
Figure 11- Keyboard LED Indications..............................................................................................................................................10
Figure 12- Keys of the Number Pad ................................................................................................................................................12
Figure 13- Additional multi-function keys.........................................................................................................................................12
Figure 14- U.S. (English) keyboard with numeric keypad................................................................................................................13
Figure 15- U.K. (English) keyboard with numeric keypad................................................................................................................13
Figure 16- German keyboard with numeric keypad.........................................................................................................................14
Figure 17- RACKMUX with DC Power option..................................................................................................................................15
Figure 18- Apply wires to terminal block..........................................................................................................................................15
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NTI RACKMUX-V15/17 RACKMOUNT LCD MONITOR WITH KEYBOARD A ND MOUSE
INTRODUCTION
The RACKMUX-V15/17 Drawer (RACKMUX) consists of a Keyboard, Touchpad, and LCD monitor integr ated 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 displa y
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 L CD
monitor is offered in either 15” or 17” (designated in the product name as -15 or -17) a nd 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-st yle keyboard,
wrist-pad, and a three-button touchpad. The keyboard and mouse can be connected usin g USB 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/-17 also provides a front panel USB 1.1 port for the connection of an 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” or 17” T FT 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 or single-li nk DVI signals
• 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 Drawer with VGA Video support
~or~
9 NTI RACKMUX-D15/17 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
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
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 (models with DVI Video support 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
Cables can be purchased from Network Technologies Inc by calling (800) 742-8324 (800-RGB-TECH) in the US and Canada or
(330) 562-7070 (worldwide).
Option:
• DC Pow er option- for use with 36-72VDC input- add “48V” to the part number (i.e. RACKMUX-V1748V )
• 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 keyp ad, add “-N” to the part number (i.e. RACKMUX-V17-N)
Combine options for a RACKMUX built the way you want (RACKMUX-V17-NT combines the numeric keypad and trackball
options).
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NTI RACKMUX-V15/17 RACKMOUNT LCD MONITOR WITH KEYBOARD A ND MOUSE
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Front View
RACKMUX-V17
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21A 21B
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16
14
17
- or -
(RACKMUX-D17)(RACKMUX-V17)
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2
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6
1
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A
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2320
Rear View
RACKMUX-V17
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Fn
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PS/2
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FEA TURES 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 Feature s (page 10) 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 mo use- for controlling mouse movements on the monitor and controlling the computer
14. Keylock- to prevent unauth orized use of the RACKMUX
15. Auto Shut-OFF- switch automatically shuts OFF the LCD displa y when the monitor is folded down
16. keyboard- for manual data entr y 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 viewing 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 (only 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 Type B female- for connection of the USB cable from a USB CPU
23. Keyboard Connector- purple 6 pin miniDIN female- for connection of the PS/2 keyboard cable 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
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INSTALLATION
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 tw o
screws and nuts
(supplied)
Front Cabine t
Rail
Drawer
Stud on dra wer
Rear bracket overlapping
drawer
Apply nuts (supplied) t o s tuds a nd
secure rear brackets to drawer.
(Rear edge
of dra w er)
Re ar Ca bi ne t
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)
"X" must be
less than 1.75"
for LCD to open
to full 90
90
Server mounted
X
above RACKMUX
in the same rack
Side View of RACKMUX
Figure 2- Position RACKMUX with clearance to open
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