Network Technologies RACKMUX-V15-8UNV, RACKMUX-V17-4UNV, RACKMUX-V17-8UNV, RACKMUX-V15-4UNV User Manual

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TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED

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RACKMUX ®Series

RACKMUX-V15-4UNV RACKMUX-V15-8UNV RACKMUX-V17-4UNV RACKMUX-V17-8UNV

KVM Drawer with Universal KVM Switch

Installation and Operation Manual

MAN089 Rev Date 10/23/2007

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

Copyright © 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................................................1

Models Available.......................................................................................................................................................1

Types of CPUs Supported........................................................................................................................................1

Features....................................................................................................................................................................1

MATERIALS....................................................................................................................................................................2

FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS.......................................................................................................................................3

INSTALLATION...............................................................................................................................................................4

Rack Mounting Instructions .........................................................................................................................................4

Connect The Cables....................................................................................................................................................4

Power-Up Sequence....................................................................................................................................................6

USING THE RACKMUX..................................................................................................................................................7

Keyboard Control.........................................................................................................................................................7

OSD Control ................................................................................................................................................................7

Security Option .........................................................................................................................................................7

Enabling the Security Feature ..................................................................................................................................7

User Login Mode.......................................................................................................................................................8

Additional Modes Available With Security...................................................................................................................8

Administration Mode.................................................................................................................................................8

Switch Configuration.................................................................................................................................................9

Exit Switch Configuration Mode.............................................................................................................................9

Administrator Password..........................................................................................................................................10

User Name List.......................................................................................................................................................10

System Access List.................................................................................................................................................11

User Access Functions..............................................................................................................................................11

Command Mode.....................................................................................................................................................11

Broadcast Mode......................................................................................................................................................13

Scan Mode..............................................................................................................................................................13

Normal Mode ..........................................................................................................................................................13

Edit Mode................................................................................................................................................................13

Search Mode...........................................................................................................................................................14

Maintenance Mode.................................................................................................................................................15

Help Mode...............................................................................................................................................................16

RS232 CONTROL.........................................................................................................................................................16

RS232 Connections and Configuration.....................................................................................................................16

Remote Connection................................................................................................................................................16

Configuration .............................................................................................................................................................17

Baud Rate...............................................................................................................................................................17

Loop Back...............................................................................................................................................................17

Unit Address ...........................................................................................................................................................18

Exit Switch Configuration Mode..............................................................................................................................18

Command Protocol....................................................................................................................................................18

Display Functions..........................................................................................................................................................21

Standard Controls......................................................................................................................................................21

OSD Control Menu ....................................................................................................................................................21

OSD Main Menu .....................................................................................................................................................21

Brightness/Contrast Menu......................................................................................................................................22

Color Menu .............................................................................................................................................................22

Position Menu.........................................................................................................................................................22

Setup Menu.............................................................................................................................................................23

Keyboard Functions ......................................................................................................................................................24

RACKMUX-V15-x......................................................................................................................................................24

Function Key Operation..........................................................................................................................................24

Number Pad...............................................................................................................................................................25

Other Functions of the "Fn" Key................................................................................................................................26

Numeric Keypad Option.............................................................................................................................................27

KEYBOARD FEATURES..............................................................................................................................................28

Keyboard-To-Computer Translation..........................................................................................................................28

Translation Capabilities ..........................................................................................................................................28

Translation Tables ..................................................................................................................................................28

TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................................................................................................29

DEFAULT PASSWORD RESET...................................................................................................................................29

Rackmux-KVM Drawer Standard Specifications...........................................................................................................30

General Specs...........................................................................................................................................................30

LCD – 15” ..................................................................................................................................................................30

LCD – 17” ..................................................................................................................................................................30

Display Controller: VGA (-15 & -17) ..........................................................................................................................30

OSD Control Board....................................................................................................................................................30

Keyboard....................................................................................................................................................................31

Touchpad...................................................................................................................................................................31

INDEX............................................................................................................................................................................31

WARRANTY INFORMATION........................................................................................................................................31

TABLE OF FIGURES

Figure 1- Mount RACKMUX to rack...................................................................................................................................................4

Figure 2- Connect a PS/2 CPU..........................................................................................................................................................5

Figure 3- Connect a legacy SUN CPU ...............................................................................................................................................5

Figure 4- Connect the power cord and AC adapter ...........................................................................................................................6

Figure 5- Administrator Login screen.................................................................................................................................................7

Figure 6- User Login screen ..............................................................................................................................................................8

Figure 7- Administration Mode menu.................................................................................................................................................8

Figure 8- Switch Configuration Mode screen.....................................................................................................................................9

Figure 9- Administrator password change .......................................................................................................................................10

Figure 10- User Name List screen...................................................................................................................................................10

Figure 11- Command Mode menus .................................................................................................................................................12

Figure 12- Edit Mode screen............................................................................................................................................................13

Figure 13- Search Mode screen ......................................................................................................................................................14

Figure 14- Maintenance Mode screen .............................................................................................................................................15

Figure 15- Switch Configuration Mode screen.................................................................................................................................17

Figure 16- Daisy chain configuration with Matrix-Y-1 cable.............................................................................................................17

Figure 17- Matrix-Y-1 wiring schematic............................................................................................................................................18

Figure 18- OSD Controls .................................................................................................................................................................21

Figure 19- US(English) Keyboard Layout ........................................................................................................................................24

Figure 20- Keyboard LED Indications..............................................................................................................................................24

Figure 21- Keys of the Number Pad ................................................................................................................................................25

Figure 22- Additional multi-function keys.........................................................................................................................................26

Figure 23- U.S. (English) keyboard with numeric keypad................................................................................................................27

Figure 24- U.K. (English keyboard with numeric keypad.................................................................................................................27

Figure 25- German keyboard with numeric keypad.........................................................................................................................27

Figure 26- Locating the password reset button ................................................................................................................................29

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NTI RACKMUX KVM Drawer with NODEMUX Switch

INTRODUCTION

The RACKMUX-V15-8UNV (RACKMUX) is a KVM Drawer with Universal KVM Switch that combines a rackmount 15" TFT/ LCD monitor, keyboard, touchpad mouse, an 8-port Universal KVM switch (NODEMUX) in a space-saving 1RU industrial strength drawer with wrist pads. The RACKMUX is equipped with a built-in switch function, which all ows control of up to eight (8) Windows or SUN-enabled CPUs with a single keyboard, touchpad and monitor. 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 touchpad. When the drawer is not in use, the display can be folded forward and down so the 1RU drawer can be pushed i nto the cabinet easily and smoothly, helping to organize and streamline busy server rooms.

The onboard Universal KVM switch allows access to any Windows or SUN legacy CPUs from one monitor, keyboard and mouse (up to 8 CPUs). These CPUs can be file servers, network managers, etc. Internal microprocessor circuitry allows all CPUs to be booted simultaneously without keyboard error. Port selection is accomplished through On Screen Display (OSD) menus provided for switch control and security administration.

Models Available

¾ RACKMUX-V15-4UNV - KVM Drawer with 15" TFT/LCD monitor and 4-port NODEMUX ¾ RACKMUX-V17-4UNV - KVM Drawer with 17" TFT/LCD monitor and 4-port NODEMUX ¾ RACKMUX-V15-8UNV - KVM Drawer with 15" TFT/LCD monitor and 8-port NODEMUX ¾ RACKMUX-V17-8UNV - KVM Drawer with 17" TFT/LCD monitor and 8-port NODEMUX

Types of CPUs Supported

• PS/2 (i.e. WINxx)

• Legacy SUN

• USB (when used with NTI USB-PS2 or USB-SUN Adapter)

Features

• Entire unit is only 1RU (1.75") high

• High-quality metal construction (ideal for most industrial and commercial settings)

• 15" or 17" Rack Mount LCD Monitor features a wide viewing angle

• 1024X768 resolution for 15" XGA monitor

• 1280x1024 resolution for 17" SXGA monitor

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

• LCD Power-up when raised; manual override

• LCD Display controls (using on-screen menu)

• Includes rack mount kit suitable for SUN and most EIA 19" racks

• Fits varying rack depths from 22” to 39” deep via adjustable mounting brackets

• VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA Compatible

• Powered by 110-240VAC, 50 or 60Hz via IEC connector and country-specific line cord

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

• Standard 3-button touchpad

• Added security with a drawer lock to prevent unwanted access

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

• Keyboards available in multiple languages: English(US), English( UK), German, Italian, F r ench, and Spanish

Option:

• Numeric keypad option- for a separate 17-key numeric keypad, add “-N” to the part number (i.e. RACKMUX-V17-N-8UNV)

NTI RACKMUX KVM Drawer with NODEMUX Switch

MATERIALS

Materials supplied with this kit:

• NTI RACKMUX-V15/17-4/8UNV KVM Drawer with Universal KVM Switch

• Line cord, country specific

• set of keys for keylock

• 2 Rear Mounting Brackets w/nuts

• 8 #10-32x3/4” screws and cage nuts for mounting to a rack

• CD with a pdf of this manual

Materials Not supplied but REQUIRED:

• A set of 2 cables for each CPU being connected to the switch:

• PS/2

CPU to Switch

- VEXT-xx-MM for video

- VKTINT-xx-MM for keyboard and mouse

• Legacy SUN Switch

CPU to

- VEXT-xx-MM for video

- 13W3M-15HDF (adapter for 13W3 to 15HD)

- SKTINT-xx-MM for keyboard/mouse interface

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).

interface

NTI RACKMUX KVM Drawer with NODEMUX Switch

Front View RACKMUX-V15-8UNV

2118

Rear View RACKMUX-V15-8UNV

1 2 3 4

5 6

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 Features (page 24) are enabled.

11. LCD Display- for viewing the video signal from the connected CPU

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

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

14. Keylock- to prevent unauthorized use of the RACKMUX

15. keyboard- for manual data entry and computer control

16. wrist rest- for user comfort

17. IEC Connector w/Built-in 2A 240VAC Replaceable Fuse- for attachment of the IEC power cord to power the RACKMUX drawer

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

19. RS232- 9D female connector- for attaching RS232 interface cable from a remote terminal to control the functions of the

NODEMUX switch

20. CPU x- 8 pin miniDIN female connector-for connection of device cable from CPU(s)

21. VIDEO x- 15HD female connectors- for connecting video cables from CPUs

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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 (not 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 3 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 3 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)

Figure 1- Mount RACKMUX to rack

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)

Connect The Cables

1. Turn OFF power to all CPUs that will be connected to the NODEMUX before connecting or disconnecting any cables to or from them.

WARNING! DAMAGE MAY OCCUR TO THE CPU IF POWER IS NOT DISCONNECTED BEFORE CONNECTING OR

DISCONNECTING CABLES.

2. Connect the appropriate NTI keyboard cable (see the chart below) from the input devices port (keyboard/mouse)

of a CPU to a CPUx port of the NODEMUX. Note the port’s number. (See Figs. 2 and 3.)

3. Connect a VEXT-xx-MM video cable and video adapter, if needed (see the chart below), from the video port of the same CPU

to the VIDEOx port of the NODEMUX with the same port number as the keyboard (see Figs. 2 and 3).

CPU Keyboard Cable Video Cable Video Adapter

PS/2 VKTINT-xx-MM VEXT-xx-MM None needed SUN SKTINT-xx-MM VEXT-xx-MM 15DM-15HDF

NOTE: Make sure the CPU is connected to a CPU x port and a VIDEO x port with the same number.

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• PS/2 CPU- Connect a PS/2 CPU video port using a VEXT-xx-MM cable between a VIDEOx port on the NODEMUX and the

CPU. Connect the PS/2 CPU keyboard and mouse ports using a VKTINT-xx-MM cable between a CPUx port on the NODEMUX and the CPU. (See Fig.2.)

CPU 8

CPU 7

CPU 4

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CPU 3

8 Pin miniDIN

Female

Connector

8 Pin miniDIN Male

Connector

(PURPLE-KEYBOARD)

(GREEN-MOUSE)

Figure 2- Connect a PS/2 CPU

• SUN CPU- Connect a SUN CPU video port using a VEXT-xx-MM cable with a 13W3M-15HDF adapter between a VIDEOx port

on the NODEMUX and the CPU. Connect the SUN CPU keyboard/mouse port using an SKTINT-xx-MM between a CPUx port

on the NODEMUX and the CPU. (See Fig. 3.)

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CPU 8

CPU 4

CPU 7

CPU 3

8 Pin miniDIN

Female

Connector

Warning: Hardware is not hot-pluggable to SUN CPUs. SUN CPUs must be powered OFF and unplugged before connecting any cables.

8 Pin miniDIN Male

Connector

Figure 3- Connect a legacy SUN CPU

Rear View of NODEMUX in RACKMUX-V15-8UNV

CPU 6 CPU 5

CPU 2 CPU 1

VKTINT-xx-MM

8 4 7 3 6 2 5 1

15HD Male Video Connector

VEXT-xx-MM

PS/2 CPU

6 Pin miniD IN Male Connector

Rear View of NODEMUX in RACKMUX-V15-8UNV

CPU 6 CPU 5

CPU 2 CPU 1

SKTINT-xx-MM

8 Pin miniDIN M ale

Connector

8 4 7 3 6 2 5 1

15HD Male Video Connector

VEXT-xx-MM

VIDEOVIDEO

15HD Female

Video Connector

Warning: Hardware is not hot pluggable at switch end of cable to PS/2 CPUs. PS/2 CPUs must be powered OFF before connecting any cables to switch

VIDEOVIDEO

13W3M-15HDF

SUN CPU

15HD Female

Video Connector

Sun 13W3 Male Video Connector

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4. Connect the remaining input device and monitor interface cables from each CPU, making sure that cables from the each CPU

are connected to the NODEMUX switch at connectors with the same port numbers ("CPU 1" and "VIDEO 1 connectors, "CPU 2" and "VIDEO 2" connectors...etc. )

5. Connect the power cord to the IEC connector.

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IEC Connectxor

CPU 8

CPU 4

CPU 7

CPU 3

Rear View of NODEMUX in RACKMUX-V15-8UNV

CPU 6 CPU 5

CPU 2 CPU 1

IEC Power Cord

Figure 4- Connect the power cord and AC adapter

8 4 7 3 6 2 5 1

VIDEOVIDEO

Power-Up Sequence

Note: It is very important that this power-up sequence be followed for all connected components to work properly.

1. Using the key, unlock the drawer and slide the keyboard and LCD Display out far enough to raise the display to a comfortable viewing angle.

2. Power ON the NODEMUX with the power switch located at the rear of the RACKMUX.

3. Power ON the KVM Drawer with the power switch located at the rear of the keyboard.

4. Adjust the screen's brightness and contrast with the controls also located on the monitor– as needed.

5. Power ON any attached CPUs.

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USING THE RACKMUX

Once the RACKMUX is properly connected, the NODEMUX will enable a connectio n to be made b etween the attached CPUs and the monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

The NODEMUX can be controlled by three methods:

• keyboard control through Command Mode

• mouse clicks from within some menus of Command Mode

• RS232 control from a remote terminal

Keyboard Control

Keyboard control of the NODEMUX is achieved using Command Mode - operate d using the keyboard and mouse in

conjunction with OSD menus superimposed onto the monitor. By pressing <Ctrl> + < ` > (accent key), the user can enter Command Mode. Once in Command Mode, typing a series of

commands will cause the NODEMUX to connect the user to any one CPU connected to the switch. Pressing the <Esc> key will exit Command Mode. The following instruction describes how to use the menus to operate the NODEMUX Universal KVM switch.

OSD Control

OSD superimposes a menu system on the user’s video screen with a list of all connected CPUs. OSD allows CPUs to be named (with up to 12-character names). OSD then allows selection of CPUs by that name. Connected CPUs can be listed by name or by port number. OSD Search Mode enables the user to type in the first few characters of the CPU's name and the OSD will locate it. Help screens assist with all OSD functions.

Security Option

The security option of the OSD Control 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 selected CPU. Only the administrator can activate or deactivate the security features. Security can be activated from the Maintenance Mode menu (page 15) with a successful administrator login for verification purposes. Furthermore, the administrator can set a maximum idle time value after which the current user will be logged out and the login screen displayed. This time out does not function while the OSD is active. The current security status, idle time out, and scan dwell time are all saved and will be restored whenever power to the switch is cycled OFF, then ON.

If the security option is enabled, when the RACKMUX is powered up the user will be prompted for a username an d password to continue. If the security option is not enabled the monitor will display the desktop image for the connected CPU and the user can continue with normal operation of the connected CPU.

Enabling the Security Feature

To enable the security feature the administrator must first enter Command Mode from the keyboard using the se quence <Ctrl> + <`> (accent key). The OSD menu will automatically appear on the monitor. This provides a visual way to control the NODEMUX using the keyboard and mouse.

The administrator

first time, may want to proceed directly to the ADMINISTRATION Mode by typing <CTRL> +<M> , then <A>, and then <Y>.

The factory settings are:

, when setting the NODEMUX switch up for the

• default user name = ADMINISTRATOR

• default password = ADMINISTRATOR

Note: The user name for the administrator cannot be changed from "ADMINISTRATOR".

Once logged-in, follow the instructions on page 10 for setting up users and changing the password. Within the Administration Mode the administrator can setup each of the users and the limitations of their use of the individual CPUs attached to the switch.

Figure 5- Administrator Login screen

NTI RACKMUX KVM Drawer with NODEMUX Switch

When a standard user powers up the system a security screen will appear if security has been enabled by the administrator. The user will need to login to the switch by following the instructions below for the USER LOGIN. If the user

does not know the appropriate user name and password (setup by the administrator), contact the switch administrator for this information. Once logged-in a user can follow the Command Mode functions described on page 9 to control the switch within the limitations as determined by the administrator.

User Login Mode

User login mode requires a user to login with a user name and password from the list created by the administrator. This mode will also disable use of the front panel until the user logs in.

Function: Keystroke:

Adds a character to the user name/password

Removes previous character from the user name/password

Submit user name/password

Exit USER LOGIN and return to previous mode. This function is only available if security is not currently active.

If the password submitted is incorrect, the user will not be able to proceed.

If the password submitted is correct, the user will

Figure 6- User Login screen

proceed to Normal Mode.

A-Z

(Type any alphabetical or numeric character)

0-9

Backspace

Enter

Esc

Additional Modes Available With Security

The three modes that follow are only available if the administrator is logged in.

Administration Mode

To enter the Administration Mode menu press <A> from the Maintenance Mode menu (page 15). Administration Mode allows the administrator to use the following functions:

Function: Keystroke:

Configure switch- for application and RS232 communication

Change the administrator’s password

Disable security

Update User Name List

Figure 7- Administration Mode menu

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Administration Mode (Cont'd) Function: Keystroke:

Selects the idle time in minutes

Exit Administration Mode and return to previous mode

Esc

(0-2)

(0-9)

(xxx from 000 to 255. i.e. T002

(0-9)

would set the time-out period

for 2 minutes. 000 will disable it)

Switch Configuration

Switch Configuration enables the administrator to configure the NODEMUX to be used as a stand alone switch or as one of the switches in a cascaded system. Switch Configuration is also used to setup the communication settings for RS232 communication with a remotely connected terminal through the RS232 port.

Note: When used in a RACKMUX, the NODEMUX can only be used as a stand alone switch. Do not change this setting. In the event the setting is changed from "stand alone" to "slave", when the switch is power cycled the OSD menu will

no longer work. To change it back to a "stand alone" switch, factory default settings must be restored via a terminal connected to the RS232 control port. See RS232 Control on page 16 for how to restore default settings.

Do not change this field.

Figure 8- Switch Configuration Mode screen

For more on configuring RS232 control, see "RS232 Control" on page 16.

Exit Switch Configuration Mode

Once changes are made to the Switch Configuration menu, press <Enter> and <Y> to save them. To exit without saving

saving the changes made. . Changes made will take effect the next time the NODEMUX is power cycled.

, press <Esc>, then <N>, then <Esc> again. The menu will return to the Administration Mode without

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Administrator Password

To change the administrator password press <C> from the Administration Mode menu.

The administrator is able to change the administrator password as needed (see Fig. 9). Two edit fields are available, one for password, the other for verify password. The password can be up to 13 characters in length.

Note: The default password for the administrator is ADMINISTRATOR.

Figure 9- Administrator password change Function: Keystroke:

Add character to password string or verify password string

Delete previous character in edited string

Save new password.

Move to next field to be edited

Return to Administration Mode

A-Z

0-9

Backspace

Enter

Tab

Esc

Shift

(If Password string and Verify Password string are different, this command will have no effect, enabling the administrator to correct the password)

FYI: Once the password is setup, if the password is lost of forgotten, see page 28 for instruction on how to reset the password to the default password.

A-Z

alphabetical or numeric character)

(Type any upper or lower case

User Name List

To enter the User Name List press <U> from the Administration Mode menu. The User Name List displays the list of users and provides control for adding new users (up to 63), chang ing or assigning user

passwords, and changing access rights for any given user. User names may be up to 12 characters long, may not contain spaces, and are not case sensitive. Passwords may be up to 15 characters long, may not contain spaces, and are case sensitiv e.

Function: Keystroke:

Edit the highlighted user’s System Access rights

Enter Edit Mode to add/change/ remove users

Change the highlighted user’s password

Exit the User Name List and return to previous mode

Figure 10- User Name List screen

Esc

Ctrl

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System Access List

The System Access List (accessible from the User Name List- page 10) displays a list of numbers representing the ports. From this screen the administrator can change access rights to the ports for the selected user. The user’s name is displayed at the top of the access list for reference. The mouse is used to change access rights by clicking on a given number to toggle a port’s status. A user that has access to a port can connect to that port and control the CPU connected to that port when in Normal Mode.

Function: Keystroke:

Save the changes to the access list and return to previous mode

Exit the System access list without saving and return to previous mode.

Enter

Esc

User Access Functions

Introduction

The OSD menu enables a user to name the CPUs connected to the NODEMUX switch and connect to them using that name. The OSD is positioned on the monitor, displaying 8 CPU names at a time. The screen can be used for switching as well as editing the CPUs’ names. Through the OSD menu, the user can operate the NODEMUX switch to have the switch cycle through 3 extended modes of operation: COMMAND, BROADCAST, and SCAN .

Command Mode

When entering the Command Mode from the keyboard using the <Ctrl> + <`> (accent key), the OSD menu will automatically appear on the monitor. This provides a visual way to control the NODEMUX switch.

The list below describes the OSD Command functions available from the keyboard after entering Command Mode:

Function: Keystroke:

Select the previous port

Select the next port

Enable/disable Scan Mode

Enable/disable Broadcast Mode

Enter Edit Mode

Enter Maintenance Mode

Ctrl

Note: The user must be logged in as administrator to access Edit Mode

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Figure 11- Command Mode menus

Command Mode (Cont'd) Function: Keystroke:

Sets scan time-out on each port

Selects a specific port

Enters Search Mode and adds a character to search string and selects the CPU’s name that matches best.

Selects the first port on the switch

Selects the last port on the switch

Display Help Menu

Switch to a selected port

Exit OSD Command Mode

The mouse can also be used to control the NODEMUX switch within the Command Mode menu.

• The mouse cursor can be moved to the Scan, Help, Broadcast, Timeout, Maintenance and Exit fields where the user

can then click on the left mouse button to perform that function.

• Ports listed on the screen can be selected by moving the cursor onto that port and clicking. Clicking twice on a

selected port will switch to that port and exit Command Mode.

• To change the displayed ports on the screen simply click on the up and down arro ws located to the right of the port

names displayed.

Ctrl

A-Z

0-9

Home

End

Esc

(Type any alphabetical or numeric character)

Enter

(0-2)

(0-9)

Press <CTRL> while in the Command Mode menu to display the Edit, Maintenance, Port, and Timeout control features.

Note: The user must exit Command Mode to type to a CPU.

To exit Command Mode, either hold down any touch-switch on the front panel for more than 2 seconds, OR press <ESC> on the keyboard.

(0-9)

(0-9) x

(xxx from 002 to 255. ie. t002

(0-9)

would set the time-out period

for 2 seconds)

(Pxx would be P01, P02, etc.)

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Broadcast Mode

To activate Broadcast Mode press <Ctrl> + <B> from the Command Mode menu.

(use with extreme caution or commands intended for one CPU will be sent to all CPUs)

Broadcast Mode allows the operator to send keystrokes to all active CPUs simultaneously (even those CPUs the user cannot connect to due to lack of security access).

However, Broadcast Mode has some critical requirements:

• BROADCAST mode must be OFF when booting any attached CPUs.

• BROADCAST mode must be ON and COMMAND MODE must be OFF for keystrokes to reach attached CPUs.

NOTE: The user must type somewhat slowly when in Broadcast Mode (less than 20 wpm) and cannot use the <Backspace> key.

Broadcast Mode is not supported by any ports that have MAC CPUs attached.

Scan Mode

To activate Scan Mode press <Ctrl> + <S> from the Command Mode menu. When in Scan Mode the switch scans to each port with a CPU powered-ON. The port with the CPU powered-ON remains active

while in use. When the switch becomes idle for the configured time-out period (default time-out period is 5 seconds) the switch will connect to the next powered-ON CPU port. See Command Mode section (page 11) for configuring the scan time-out period for each port.

Note: The keyboard and mouse must remain idle for the full scan dwell time before the switch selects the next active port.

Note: The scan dwell time set by the user only effects that user and has no effect on other switch users.

Normal Mode

When the NODEMUX switch is not in Command, Broadcast, or Scan mode, the user is in Normal Mode, controlling the CPU to which the user is connected through the NODEMUX switch.

Edit Mode

To activate Edit Mode press <Ctrl> + <E> from the Command Mode menu. Edit Mode enables the user to modify the names of the CPUs connected to the switch. Names of CPUs can be up to 12

characters in length. When in Edit Mode, multiple keystroke combinations are not valid (<Shift>+P, <Ctrl>+P, <Alt>+ P, and P will all type a “P” to the display - lower case letters cannot be typed).

Function: Keystroke:

Move cursor one position to the right

Move cursor one position to the left

Move cursor to the previous port

Move cursor to the next port

Selects the first port on the switch

Home

Figure 12- Edit Mode screen

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Edit Mode (Con'td) Function: Keystroke:

Selects the last port on the switch

End

Toggles between insert and overstrike

(The character either gets inserted and the remainder of the name

Insert

gets shifted to the right, OR the current character gets overwritten.)

Erase current character

Delete

Erase previous character

Backspace

When finished making changes in Edit Mode, press <Enter> 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. If the <Esc> key is pressed instead of <Enter>, all changes made will be ignored and the display will return to the prev ious menu.

Search Mode

To enter Search Mode, type any alphabetical or numeric character when the Command Mode menu is on the monitor. Search Mode enables the user to enter and maneuver through a list of CPU names. The CPU name bes t matching the characters

typed is selected. The list of CPUs may also be searched for a specific (or similar) name. The following commands are valid when the search option has been invoked from Command Mode.

Function: Keystroke:

Erase previous character in search name

Move cursor one position to the right in search name

Move cursor one position to the left in search name

Select previous port

Select next port

Figure 13- Search Mode screen

Add a character to the search string and select the best matching CPU name

Exit Search Mode, return to Command Mode

Switch to selected port

Backspace

A-Z

(Type any alphabetical or numeric character)

0-9

Esc

Enter

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Maintenance Mode

To enter Maintenance Mode press <Ctrl>+<M> from the Command Mode menu. Maintenance Mode enables a user to customize the On Screen Display to their requirements.

Function: Keystroke:

Reset all of the port names

Toggle between numeric and alphabetic listing of ports

Move On Screen Display (OSD) menu up on monitor

Move OSD menu down on monitor

Move OSD menu to the right

Figure 14- Maintenance Mode screen

Move OSD menu to the left

Make OSD menu taller

Make OSD menu shorter

Change user password. (Present only when a standard user is logged in.)

Log current user out and return to User Login Mode.

Activate security features

Present only when security is available but not active.

Enter Administration Mode. Option present only when Administrator is logged in.

Save OSD window parameters for the port

Return to Command Mode

Esc

Note: If activating security features, the user will be prompted for a “Y” (yes) or “N” (no) to confirm the menu choice, at which point the user will be asked for a username and password before continuing. Only the administrator can activate the security features.

Enter

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Help Mode

To enter Help Mode press the <F1> key from the Command Mode menu (page 11). Help Mode displays a list of commands with a short explanation of their function. These lists are organized in p ag es for each

mode (i.e. COMMAND, EDIT, and SEARCH). The following options enable the user to quickly obtain information on any command

Function: Keystroke:

View the previous page of help if available

View the next page of help if available

Exit HELP and return to previous mode

Page Up

Page Down

Esc

RS232 CONTROL

The NODEMUX can be configured to be controlled by a remote terminal connected through the RS232 port at the rear of the NODEMUX. For RS232 communication with a remote terminal to work, the NODEMUX must first be configured for the baud rate and address.

RS232 Connections and Configuration

Remote Connection

The RS232 Interface is designed to meet the RS232C standard and can be controlled from any CPU or other contro ller with an RS232 communications port. The pin-out for the DB-9 connector on the unit is as follows:

RS232 Connector (DB-9 FEMALE)

PIN SIGNAL FUNCTION

1 CD Carrier Detect 2 TXD Transmit data (RXD at host) 3 RXD Receive data (TXD at host) 4 DTR Data terminal ready 5 GND Signal ground 6 DSR Data set ready 7 RTS Request to send 8 CTS Clear to send 9 - No connection

On the DB-9 female connector, pins 1 (DCD), 4 (DTR), and 6 (DSR) are shorted and pins 7 (RTS) and 8 (CTS) are shorted. Therefore, host handshaking is bypassed and TXD and RXD are the only active signals. A straight through DB-9 cable (not null modem) will work for most CPUs. To daisy chain multiple units, a Matrix Y-1 cable is used (see page 17) for each NODEMUX in the chain.

Note: Security must be disabled or user access granted on the port(s) to be selected by RS-232 control.

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Configuration

Baud Rate

In order for a terminal to communicate with the NODEMUX, the terminal and NODEMUX must each be configured for the same baud rate.

Press <W> from the Administration Mode menu (page 8) to enter Switch Configuration mode. (Fig. 15) Press <Tab> once to move the cursor bar to highlight "RS232 BAUD RATE". The default setting is 9600. Press <Up Arrow> or <Down Arrow> to change the selected baud rate to 300,600,1200,2400,4800, or back to 9600.

Do not change this field.

Figure 15- Switch Configuration Mode screen

longer work. To restore the setting back to "stand alone", factory default settings must be restored via a terminal connected to the RS232 control port. See the RS232 Command "CF" on page 19 to restore default settings.

Loop Back

In order for an RS232 command and a response to the command to be viewed at the terminal screen, the NODEMUX must have its Loop Back feature enabled.

More than one NODEMUX may be connected to a terminal at a time. To do so, a Matrix-Y-1 cable (available from NT I) must be used. (See Fig. 16). For each additional NODEMUX connected, another Matrix-Y-1 cable will be required.

If the NODEMUX is one of two or more switches being controlled via RS232, and if the NODEMUX is not that last switch in the series of switches controlled, then this setting should be changed to "DISABLED".

If the NODEMUX is the only device controlled via RS232 , or if it is the last this setting should remain "Enabled". (See Figure 16)

To enable or disable loopback, from the Switch Configuration mode menu (above),

press <Tab> until the cursor bar moves to highlight "LOOPBACK".

Press <Up Arrow> or <Down Arrow> to enable or disable loopback as needed for the application.

Figure 16- Daisy chain configuration with Matrix-Y-1 cable

CPU

(terminal)

RS232 Serial Port

RS232

NODEMUX

SWITCH

First Unit

Disable Loopback Disable Loopback Enable Loopback

device in a series of devices being controlled, then

Matrix-Y-1

NODEMUX

SWITCH

Second Unit

Matrix-Y-1 Matrix-Y-1

RS232 RS232

NODEMUX

SWITCH

Last Unit

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Figure 17- Matrix-Y-1 wiring schematic

Wiring Schematic of Matrix-Y-1 cable

9D Female9D Male 9D Male

(Unit #1)

23 33

555

(Source)

(Unit #2)

Not connected to source connector

22 7

Jumper

8 1

Jumpers

4 6

Unit Address

In order for a terminal to communicate with one or more NODEMUX switches, each switch must have a unique address. The NODEMUX will only respond to commands from a terminal if its address is embedded in the command. Up to 15 NODEMUX switches can be connected in a "daisy chain" to a terminal, each with its own unique address.

To set the address of the NODEMUX, from the Switch Configuration mode menu (Fig. 15 on page 17), press <Tab> until the cursor bar moves to highlight "RS232 UNIT ADDRESS". press <Up Arrow> or <Down Arrow> until the desired address (1-15) is selected.

Exit Switch Configuration Mode

Once changes are made to the Switch Configuration menu, press <Enter> and <Y> to save them. To exit without saving, press <Esc>, then <N>, then <Esc> again. The menu will return to the Administration Mode without

saving the changes made. . Changes made will take effect the next time the NODEMUX is power cycled.

Command Protocol

Terminal control commands supported by the NODEMUX 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 terminal along with a response from the addressed unit as shown in the command definitions. Unit response will be sent within 500 msec after <CR>.

• All characters should be upper case, and all numbers below 10 should have a leading 0 (ex: 1 = 01).

• For units with one USER port (i.e. this NODEMUX switch), use 01 for the USER select.

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RS - reset unit(s) to default power-up switch connections FORMAT: RS AA<CR> RS = "reset unit" command followed by at least one space AA = unit address; if 00, all units on the bus will be reset and no response will be returned RESPONSE: *<CR> if command received and executed OK

-OR-

?<CR> if syntax or transmission error occurred

Note: The RS command does not change the switch configuration, it changes CPU-to-user connection settings.

CS - change single USER channel FORMAT: CS AA,XX,YY<CR> CS = "change single output" command followed by at least one space AA = unit address XX = input/CPU to connect YY = output/USER to change RESPONSE: *<CR> (command received and executed OK)

-OR-

?<CR> (syntax or transmission error occurred)

CA - change all output channels

FORMAT: CA AA,XX<CR> CA = "change all outputs" command followed by at least one space AA = unit address XX = input /CPU to connect to all outputs/USERS RESPONSE: *<CR> (command received and executed OK) ?<CR> (syntax or transmission error occurred)

FYI: In this NODEMUX switch, this command will have the same effect as the CS command above.

RO - read single USER channel FORMAT: RO AA,YY<CR> RO = "read output" command followed by at least one space AA = unit address YY = output/USER to read RESPONSE: *<CR> (command received and executed OK) XX<CR> (XX = input/CPU connected)

-OR- ?<CR> (syntax or transmission error occurred)

RU - read unit size FORMAT: RU AA<CR> RU = "read unit size" command followed by at least one space AA = unit address RESPONSE: *<CR> (command received and executed OK) XX,YY<CR> (XX = # of CPU’s, YY = # of USERS)

-OR- ?<CR> (syntax or transmission error occurred)

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RV- read unit software version

FORMAT: RV XX,00 RV= "read software version" command followed by at least one space AA= unit address 00= command for the address location in memory of the software version

RESPONSE:

-OR-

?<CR> (syntax or transmission error occurred)

CF - reset all connected units, regardless of address, to factory default configuration settings

WARNING: THIS COMMAND WILL RESET ALL RS232 DAISY-CHAIN-CONNECTED NODEMUX SWITCHES TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS. IF OTHER SWITCHES ARE DAISY CHAINED VIA RS232, DISCONNECT THEM BEFORE SENDING THIS COMMAND.

FORMAT: CF 00

RESPONSE: (After 10-20 seconds)

COMMAND OK RESET SWITCH CONFIGURATION IS COMPLETE PLEASE RESET SWITCH POWER FOR CHANGES TO TAKE EFFECT

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DISPLAY FUNCTIONS

An NTI RACKMUX with a 17” monitor supports resolutions up to SXGA (1280 x 1024) with a refresh rate at between 55 and 76Hz. When a 15” monitor is present, support for resolutions up to XGA (1024 x 768) apply with a refresh rate at between 55 and 76Hz. The quality of the image on the LCD monitor is adjustable using an On Screen Display (OSD) menu using the control buttons on the RACKMUX.

Standard Controls

The RACKMUX has 5 standard control buttons and a power LED. The 5 standard co ntrol buttons operate as follows:

• The Power button turns the RACKMUX LCD and backlight ON and OFF as desired.

• The Power LED located immediately below the Power button is a dual color

LED. It will illuminate with a green color when the RACKMUX is powered ON and working properly. It will illuminate with a red color if the RACKMUX is powered ON but there is no input signal detected.

• The Menu button is used to bring up the OSD menu where the various

settings of the LCD display can be adjusted. Once the OSD screen is displayed, the Menu button is used to make selections within the menus. See "OSD Control Menu" (below) for more on LCD display settings.

• The Up and Down Arrow buttons are used to navigate through the menus.

Move the cursor up or down as desired to highlight an item for selection.

Once an item is highlighted, pressing the Menu button will select it.

Figure 18- OSD Controls

• The Select button is used to make selections within the OSD menus when the OSD menu is ON. When the OSD menu is

OFF, the Select button will act as an Auto Adjust button to keep the user from having to use the menus to adjust the quality of the image on the monitor.

Power ON/OFF

Power LED

Up Arrow

Down Arrow

Select/ Auto Adjust

Controls for the OSD Menus

OSD Control Menu

The OSD (On Screen Display) Menu enables the user to select the desired characteristics of the LCD di splay. To activate the OSD Menu, press the Menu button (above). To turn the Menu back OFF, either select "EXIT" from the main menu or just wait 10-60 seconds and it will automatically be cleared from the screen.

OSD Main Menu

Selection Purpose Range

Brightness/Contrast Increase/decrease panel brightness/contrast level 1-100 Color R,G,B color temperature control 1-100 Position

Setup

Exit Exit from the OSD control menu

• Video Image horizontal and vertical position control

• Clock setting

• Phase control

• Control OSD Image position on screen

• Set time OSD will stay on screen before auto shutoff

• Select the language of the OSD menu

1-100

-10 to 60 seconds Several languages (see page 8)

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Brightness/Contrast Menu

Selecting the Brightness/Contrast menu will bring up a screen in which the user can adjust the brightness and contrast levels of the LCD display. Using the Up or Down arrows to navigate the menu, highlight either the BRIGHTNESS or CONTRAST sections and press the Select button to choose the option to adjust. Then use the Up or Down Arrow to adjust the setting. Select EXIT when finished to return to the Main Menu.

Color Menu

Selecting the Color menu will bring up a screen in which the user can ad just the Red, Green, and Blue color levels (values from 1-

100) of the LCD display. With the RED, GREEN, or BLUE sections highlighted, (use the Up or Down arrow to move between them), press the Select button to choose the option to adjust. Then use the Up or Down Arrow to adjust the setting. Select EXIT when finished to return to the Main Menu.

Position Menu

Selecting the Position menu will bring up a screen in which the user can select AUTO ADJUST to automatically adjust the horizontal and vertical position of the displayed image on the monitor, as well as adjust the clock and phase settings if they are not correct. The user can also individually adjust these settings if so desired. With any of the sections highlighted, (use the Up or Down arrow to move between them), press the Select button to choose the option to adjust. Then use the Up or Down Arrow to adjust the setting as needed. Select EXIT when finished to return to the Main Menu.

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Setup Menu

Selecting the Setup menu will bring up a screen in which the user can adjust

 OSD POSITION-the position of the OSD menus on the LCD display  OSD TIME-the length of time the user can be idle before the OSD menu automatically exits (adjustable from 10

to 60 seconds)

 LANGUAGE-the language that the OSD menus will be presented in With the item highlighted, (use the Up or Down arrow to move between them), press the Select button to choose the option to adjust. Then use the Up or Down Arrow to adjust the setting as needed. Select EXIT when finished to return to the Main Menu.

OSD Image can be moved to different points on the display

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KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS

RACKMUX-V15-x

The keyboard on the RACKMUX-V15-x (and RACKMUX–V17-x) is a standard condensed Windows format. To reduce the keyboard size, some keys have been assigned multiple functions, accessible via the "Fn" key. This section will describe which keys have multiple functions and how to enable them. Use the LEDs to know what special features are enabled.

Function Key Operation

The Function (“Fn”) key provides several special functions on the RACKMUX keyboard, includin g:

 enabling otherwise standard keyboard keys to be used as the keys of a numeric keypad

 enabling multi-function keys to change operation

To turn ON (lock) the Function key, press the “Fn” key twice quickly (double-click). The “Fn” LED will illuminate. To turn OFF (unlock) the Function key, press the “Fn” key twice quickly again. The “Fn” LED will turn OFF.

Note: The "Fn" key will also operate similar to the shift key (with only momentary effect). Press and hold the "Fn" key prior to pressing the special function key. The "Fn" key will remain active as long as it is depressed.

Esc

~ `

Tab

WE R

F10

789

YU I OP

(

CapsLock

Shift

ASDF GH JKL

123

ZXCVB

Ctrl

Alt

Function Key to enable additional key functions

Figure 19- US(English) Keyboard Layout

On= CapsLock is locked

On= Function Key feature is ON

On= NumLock is locked

On= Scroll Lock is locked

Figure 20- Keyboard LED Indications

F11 F12

)

654

Num Lk

Insert Delete Prt Sc

+ =

}

{

]

[

Enter

;

Shift

Ctrl

Home

Sys Rq

Backspace

Pg Up

Enter

Pause BreakScr Lk

EndPg Dn

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Number Pad

The functionality of a Number Pad on a standard Windows keyboard has b een incorporated into the keyboard of the

RACKMUX-V15. To substitute the keys of the Number Pad

To substitute the keys of the Number Pad:

1. Press the "NumLock" key. The NumLock LED ( ) will illuminate.

2. Press the "Fn" key twice quickly (double-click). The "Fn" LED will illuminate. To turn OFF Number Pad functions:

1. Press the "Fn" key twice quickly (double-click). The "Fn" LED will turn OFF.

2. Press the "NumLock" key. The NumLock LED ( ) will turn OFF. With the Fn and NumLock LEDs illuminated, pressing some standard keys will result in displa ying characters as

indicated in the chart below.

Standard Key Displayed when NumLock is

J K L U J O 7 8 9 M

(period)

(forward slash)

;

(semicolon)

(apostrophe)

(hyphen)

[

(left bracket)

789

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 .

(period)

(

1 1

(forward slash)

(plus sign)

(asterisk)

(minus sign)

ENTER

Function when NumLock is

OFF

End

Down Arrow

Page Down

Left Arrow

---

Right Arrow

Home

Up Arrow

Page Up

Insert

Delete

Num Lk

Scr Lk

UIO

654

{ [

Enter

JKL

123

: ;

" '

? /

Figure 21- Keys of the Number Pad

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Other Functions of the "Fn" Key

The Function ("Fn") key will enable other standard keyboard features in addition to the N umber Pa d keys (page 25) .

Key Function when Fn key is not locked ("Fn" LED is OFF)

Numlck (Number lock) Scr Lck (Scroll Lock)

Insert Prt Sc (Print Screen) Delete Sys Rq (System Requirements) Pause Break

Up Arrow Page Up

Down Arrow Page Down

Left Arrow Home

Right Arrow End

NUMLCK SCR LCK

INSERT DELETE

PRT SC

SYS RQ

PAUSE

BREAK

Figure 22- Additional multi-function keys

Note: The "Fn" key will also operate similar to the shift key (with only momentary effect).

Key Function when Fn key is

Locked ("Fn" LED is ON)

PG UP

HOME

ENDPG DN

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Numeric Keypad Option

Models with the Numeric Keypad option (-N) (i.e. RACKMUX-V15-N-8UNV) have a standard Windows keyboard with 17-key numeric keypad.

Note: The “Fn” key is not an active key on this keyboard.

Esc

Tab

~ `

WE R

F10

YU I OP

(

F11 F12

)

Caps Lock

ASDFGH JKL

: ;

Shift

ZXCVB

Ctrl

Alt

Figure 23- U.S. (English) keyboard with numeric keypad

Esc

F10

F11 F12

)

(

Tab

WE R

YU I OP

Caps Lock

ASDFGH JK L

: ;

Shift

ZXCVB

Ctrl

Alt

AltGr

Figure 24- U.K. (English keyboard with numeric keypad

Esc

F5 F6 F7

F9 F10

F11 F12

! 1

7 {

(

8 [

)

9 ]

0 }

? \

Tab

WE R

ZU I OP

ASDF GH JK L

YXCVB

;

Strg

Alt

AltGr

Figure 25- German keyboard with numeric keypad

PrtSc SysRq

PrtSc

SysRq

{ [

? /

Insert

Druck

S-Abf

Einfg

{ [

? /

Insert

Scroll

Pause

Delete

Break

Lock

Backspace

} ]

Enter

Shift

Scroll Lock

Backspace

} ]

Enter

Shift

Rollen

* + ~

Pause Break

Pause

Untbr

Home

Page

Page Down

End

Delete

Home

Page

Page Down

End

Entf

Pos1

Bild

' #

Bild

Ende

Num Lock

789

Home Pg Up

456

123

End

Ins

Num Lock

789

Home

456

123

End

Ins

Num

789

Pos1

456

123

Ende

Bild

PgDn

PgUp

PgDn

Del

Entf Einfg

Del

Enter

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KEYBOARD FEATURES

The keyboard configuration of each CPU is saved in the NODEMUX s witch. For examp le, if the CPU a ttached to Port 2 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.

Keyboard-To-Computer Translation

The NODEMUX switch enables a mixture of other wise incompatib le peripheral computer components to be connected together. This is accomplished by performing keyboard-to-computer translations automatically (i.e. translate the Windows keyboard and mouse to a SUN type CPU). The chart below shows the capabilities of the keyboard controlling certain CPU types.

Translation Capabilities

CPU

Device Sun Mac Windows RACKMUX Keyboard Extra keys emulation Power key emulation Full functionality

Translation Tables

Use the charts below to type SUN’s additional keys with the RACKMUX keyboard: SUN Extra Keys

RACKMUX keyboard Sun Extra Keys

Space Bar + F1 Stop Space Bar + F2 Again Space Bar + F3 Props Space Bar + F4 Undo Space Bar + F5 Front Space Bar + F6 Copy Space Bar + F7 Open Space Bar + F8 Paste Space Bar + F9 Find Space Bar + F10 Cut Space Bar + F11 Help Space Bar + F12 Compose Space Bar + Up Arrow Volume + Space Bar + Down Arrow Volume Space Bar + Left Arrow Mute

Power Key Emulation

RACKMUX Keyboard Mac CPU Sun CPU

Space Bar + RT Arrow Power Power

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM: SOLUTION:

Keyboard Errors Check cable connections on each CPU and the switch.

No Video Check cable connections on each CPU and the switch. Verify that keyboard and video connect from each CPU to matching ports. After reconnecting, CPU may need to be re-booted in order to sense the monitor connection.

PROBLEM: SOLUTION:

No OSD The administrator may have configured the unit as a slave instead of stand-alone switch. OSD will not work when a NODEMUX is configured as a slave. To reconfigure the switch to a stand-alone configuration, see RS232 Control , "CF" command on page 20.

BE SURE TO READ WARNING BEFORE USING THIS COMMAND.

PROBLEM: SOLUTION:

No Keyboard or Mouse Shut down CPU's. Power cycle the switch. Turn on CPU's.

DEFAULT PASSWORD RESET

In the event the Administrator password is lost or forgotten, the password can be reset to the default password of

ADMINISTRATOR. Figure 26 shows the location of the password reset button.

Rear View RACKMUX-V15-8UNV

Figure 26- Locating the password reset button

To reset the password;

1. Turn the power OFF to the NODEMUX.

2. Press and hold the password reset button. (Stick something non-conductive into the small openi ng to depress the

button inside.)

3. Turn the power ON to the NODEMUX.

For instruction on how to change the default administrator password, see page 10.

4. Release the password reset button.

Password Reset Button- Press to reset administrator password to default "ADMINISTRATOR"

Front View of NODEMUX insid e RACK MUX - V15 -8 UNV

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RACKMUX-KVM DRAWER STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

General Specs

Case Material.................................................Electro-galvanized steel black powdercoated

Dimensions WxDxH (in.)...............................19 x 21.9 x 1.75

Supported Rack Depths………………………..Adjustable 22” – 39”

Input Power....................................................AC 100-240V, 50 – 60 Hz

Operating Temperature..................................0-40˚C

Storage Temperature…………………………..-20-60˚C Relative Humidity……………………………….. 20-90%, non-condensing

Approvals.......................................................All parts comply with RoHS

LCD – 15”

Display area…………………………………….304.1mm (W) x 228.1 (H) (15 inch diagonal) Panel Type………………………………………TFT Active

Number of Pixels ...........................................1024 (H) x 768 (V)

Number of Colors...........................................16.2 Million

Pixel Pitch......................................................0.297(H) x 0.297(V)

Color Pixel Arrangement.................................RGB Vertical Stripe

Brightness......................................................250cd/m^2 (Nits)

Response Time..............................................16ms

Viewing Angle................................................Horizontal: 140º; Vertical: 125º (Typ.)

Optimum Viewing Direction............................6 o’clock

Backlight Unit……………………………………2x CCFLs (Top & Bottom, edge-light)

Operating Lamp Life ......................................30,000 – 40,000 hrs

Contrast Ratio…………………………………..500:1

LCD – 17”

Display area…………………………………….337.92mm (W) x 270.336 (H) (17 inch diagonal) Panel Type………………………………………TFT Active

Number of Pixels ...........................................1280 (H) x 1024 (V)

Number of Colors...........................................16.2 Million (6 bits + FRC)

Pixel Pitch......................................................0.264(H) x 0.264(V)

Color Pixel Arrangement.................................RGB Vertical Stripe

Brightness......................................................300cd/m^2 (Nits)

Response Time..............................................5.5ms

Viewing Angle................................................Horizontal: 140º; Vertical: 130º (Typ.)

Optimum Viewing Direction............................6 o’clock

Backlight Unit……………………………………CCFL, 4 Tables, Edge-Light (2 Top/2 Bottom)

Operating Lamp Life ......................................40,000 – 50,000 hrs

Contrast Ratio…………………………………..500:1

Display Controller: VGA (-15 & -17)

Connector………………………………………15HD, female

Video Format.................................................VGA,SVGA, XGA, SXGA (17” only)

Signal Input (from Video Source)…………….Analog RGB

Sync Range...................................................H: 31 ~ 80KHz, V: 55 ~ 76Hz

OSD Control…………………………………….Menu, Up, Down, Select, Power (5 keys)

Plug and Play.................................................VESA DDC 2B Ver1.3

OSD Control Board

OSD Control ..................................................5 Keys

Power Key .....................................................Power ON/OFF

Menu Key.......................................................Activates Menu

Up, Down Keys..............................................Navigation Control

Select Key......................................................Select (when in Menu); Auto Adjust (not in menu)

LED................................................................Indicates Operation Status

...............................................................Green = Power-ON, Video Input OK

...............................................................Red = Suspend / Stand-by, or Input Out of Range

NTI RACKMUX KVM Drawer with NODEMUX Switch

Keyboard

No. Of Keys ...................................................83 Keys (US), 84 keys (German, French, Italian, Spanish)

Key Switch Type............................................Membrane switch

Keytop Style...................................................Rectangular Cylindrical

Operating Force.............................................50gf +/- 25gf

Stroke ............................................................3.0mm +/- .5mm

Tactile............................................................20 gf typ.

Height ............................................................8.5 mm

Operating Life................................................10M operations, minimum

Interface ........................................................ Row and column matrix

Key Switch Bounce........................................10 ms, maximum

Touchpad

Motion Detection Method...............................capacitance sensing

X/Y Position Sensing Resolution ...................40 counts/mm

X/Y Position Reporting...................................Relative (Similar to mouse)

Tracking Speed..............................................Up to 1016 mm/sec

Touch Force...................................................No Contact pressure required

Lifetime (Plastic Overlay)...............................Minimum 10,000,000 strokes

Sample Rate..................................................Up to 100 samples/sec

INDEX

dministration Mode, 8

Administrator password change, 10

Broadcast Mode, 13

Command Mode, 11

configure baud rate, 17 connect cables, 4 Default password reset, 29

Display functions, 21

Edit Mode, 13 Fn key, 24

Function key, 24

Keyboard Control, 7 Keyboard LEDs, 24 keyboard translation, 28 LEDs, 24 loop back, 17

Maintenance Mode, 15

materials list, 2

Number Pad, 25

numeric keypad, 27

OSD Control, 7

OSD Controls, 21 passwords, 7 Power-up Sequence, 6 rack installation, 4

RS232 Control, 16

Scan Mode, 13 Search Mode, 14

Security, 7

Specifications, 30

Switch configuration, 9

System Access list, 11 User access, 11 User Name list, 10

WARRANTY INFORMATION

The warranty period on this product (parts and labor) is two (2) years from the date of purchase. Please contact Network Technologies Inc at for information regarding repairs and/or returns. A return authorization number is required for all repairs/returns.

(800) 742-8324 (800-RGB-TECH) or (330) 562-7070 or visit our website at http://www.networktechinc.com

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