Network Technologies ST-nXm-U User Manual

NTI

NETWORK

TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED

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Tel:330-562-7070 Fax:330-562-1999

NODEMUX ®Series

ST-nXm-U

Multi-user Universal KVM Switch

Installation and Operation Manual

Software Version 1.34

MAN044 Rev Date 3/9/2007

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

Copyright © 2000-2007 by Network Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Network Technologies Inc, 1275 Danner Drive, Aurora, Ohio 44202.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

Compatibility................................................................................................................................................................1

Ordering Information....................................................................................................................................................3

ST-nXm-U Switch .....................................................................................................................................................3

Materials ...................................................................................................................................................................3

Interface Cables........................................................................................................................................................4

FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS......................................................................................................................................5

RACK MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................................................6

INSTALLATION & CONFIGURATION...........................................................................................................................7

Cable Selection Guide For CPU and Keyboard/Mouse ............................................................................................10

USING THE NTI NODEMUX UNIVERSAL KVM SWITCH..........................................................................................11

Basic Operation .........................................................................................................................................................11

Keypad Control..........................................................................................................................................................11

OSD Control ..............................................................................................................................................................12

Security Option with Password...............................................................................................................................12

Enabling The Security Feature...............................................................................................................................12

Password and User Name ................................................................................................................................12

OSD Modes Available With Security Enabled...........................................................................................................13

User Login...............................................................................................................................................................13

Administration.........................................................................................................................................................13

Port Status..............................................................................................................................................................14

Administration Options............................................................................................................................................14

User Name List.......................................................................................................................................................15

System Access List.................................................................................................................................................15

User Access Functions..............................................................................................................................................16

Command Mode.....................................................................................................................................................16

Edit Mode................................................................................................................................................................17

Search Mode...........................................................................................................................................................18

Maintenance Mode.................................................................................................................................................18

Help Mode...............................................................................................................................................................19

SUN DDC Configuration............................................................................................................................................19

RS232 CONTROL.........................................................................................................................................................20

Remote Connection...................................................................................................................................................20

Baud Rate...............................................................................................................................................................20

Unit Address and Loop Back..................................................................................................................................20

RS-232 Command Protocol.......................................................................................................................................22

RS-232 Command Protocol Quick Reference........................................................................................................22

Autostatus..........................................................................................................................................................22

Matrix Switcher's Control Program For Windows 9X, NT, 2000 and XP...................................................................23

SerTest- RS232 Interface Test Program...................................................................................................................24

Main Options........................................................................................................................................................24

Matrix Operations................................................................................................................................................24

Setup Options......................................................................................................................................................25

RMTEST-RS232 Interface Test Program..................................................................................................................25

Main Options...........................................................................................................................................................25

Matrix Options.........................................................................................................................................................25

Setup Options.........................................................................................................................................................25

KEYBOARD MAPPING................................................................................................................................................26

Key Equivalents.........................................................................................................................................................26

SUN's Startup Keys...................................................................................................................................................26

TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................................................................................................28

SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................................................................28

INDEX............................................................................................................................................................................29

WARRANTY INFORMATION.......................................................................................................................................29

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TABLE OF FIGURES

Figure 1- Mount the NODEMUX to a rack.......................................................................................................................6

Figure 2- Connect monitor to NODEMUX.......................................................................................................................7

Figure 3- Connect PS/2 devices to NODEMUX..............................................................................................................8

Figure 4- Connect PS/2 CPU to NODEMUX...................................................................................................................9

Figure 5- Cable Selection Guide...................................................................................................................................10

Figure 6- Login screen ..................................................................................................................................................12

Figure 7- Administration Mode......................................................................................................................................13

Figure 8- Port Status for Port 1 .....................................................................................................................................14

Figure 9- Administration Options menu.........................................................................................................................14

Figure 10- User Name List............................................................................................................................................15

Figure 11- System Access List......................................................................................................................................15

Figure 12- Command Mode main menu .......................................................................................................................16

Figure 13- Maintenance Mode menu............................................................................................................................19

Figure 14- RS232 connection with "IN" and "OUT" ports..............................................................................................20

Figure 15- RS232 connection with Matrix-Y-1 cable.....................................................................................................21

Figure 16- Matrix-Y-1 wiring schematic.........................................................................................................................21

Figure 17- Keyboard key layouts ..................................................................................................................................27

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NTI NODEMUX MULTI-USER UNIVERSAL KVM SWITCH

INTRODUCTION

The NTI ST-nXm-U (NODEMUX) is a multi-user / universal KVM switch, (n= number of users, m= number of CPUs). It allows multiple users, up to 8, each with a keyboard, monitor, and mouse, to communicate directly with any PC or SUN workstation connected to the switch. A single switch can connect to up to 32 CPUs. These CPUs can be file servers, network managers, etc. The auto-boot circuitry in the NODEMUX allows all CPUs to boot simultaneously without keyboard and/or mouse error.

Features

¾ Users can work individually or share the same CPU. ¾ Up to n users can work with m CPUs where n and m are the switch size acquired. ¾ Universal input and output ports that interface cables plug into adapt to PC and SUN platform devices. ¾ Power cycle circuit control allows the NTI switch to be powered OFF, then ON, at any time without affecting the attached

CPUs.

¾ Power cycle circuit control allows the attached CPUs to be powered OFF, then ON, at any time without affecting the switch or

other attached CPU.

¾ OSD enabled system with security features optionally enabled on a port by port basis. ¾ A microprocessor is dedicated to each CPU, preventing connected CPUs from locking up. ¾ Each connected CPU can boot without a keyboard or mouse. ¾ Keyboard and mouse interface cable can be hot-plugged dur ing operation. ¾ LCD display on the front panel shows the CPU to which each user is connected. ¾ 10 connection setups can be saved in memory by the user for instant setup recall. ¾ No dip switches or jumpers necessary to configure. ¾ Video formats up to 1900X1200 can be displayed from all platforms. (A VGA multi-scan monitor must be used) ¾ User’s keyboard and mouse can control the switch using the On Screen Display (OSD) of each user’s connections ¾ Names can be assigned to the CPUs ¾ Password security on a PORT enabled basis. ¾ RS-232 control allows control of the switch with one CPU serial port. ¾ Power required is 110 or 220 VAC @ 50-60 Hz at less than 25 watts.

Compatibility

Supported CPUs:

• All PS/2 style PCs

• PS/2 laptops

• IBM RS6000

• Silicon Graphics

• HP9000

• Supports SUN, including ULTRAs™, SUN Blade™ 100, SUN Blade 1000, SUN Fire™ 28 0R, SUN Fire V20z and SUN

Ray™ (using NTI’s USB-SUN adapter).

Supported Mice:

• Compatible with all standard 2-button PS/2 mice as well as the following:

• Microsoft IntelliMouse®

• Logitech (and other) 3-button mice.

• Alps glidepoint touchpad (extended functions-i.e. tapping, etc.-are not supported).

• Cirque Glidepoint touchapd.

• IBM Scroll Point mouse (extended stick functions are not supported).

• Kensington Orbit trackball.

• Logitech 2-button wheel mouse.

• Microsoft Ballpoint mouse.

• SUN 3-button mice are supported. Wheel button on IntelliMouse emulates SUN's third mouse button.

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Supported Keyboards

• User devices can be PS/2 or SUN.

• SUN startup keys are supported on all platforms of input devices.

• Keystrokes are translated across platforms.

• Keyboard is hot-pluggable.

• Internet and Windows key supported.

Supported Monitors:

• Multiscan SVGA, XGA, and VGA monitors

See our catalog, visit our website at www.networktechinc.com TECH) or 330-562-7070 for more details.

, or contact an NTI sales representative at 800-742-8324 (800-RGB-

NTI NODEMUX MULTI-USER UNIVERSAL KVM SWITCH

Ordering Information

ST-nXm-U Switch

The ST-nXm-U switch is built to a specific size ranging from 2 to 8 users and 8 to 32 CPUs. The switch is built at the factory based on the specified size ordered. The switch has universal inputs and outputs that support all platforms and are configured with interface cables (see " Interface Cables" below). The “n” in the part number ST-nXm-U represents the number of users. Select either 2 ,4, or 8 user switches. The “m” in the part number represents the number of CPUs. The switch is available with support for either 8 , 16,or 32 CPUs. It is not necessary to connect a user or CPU to each port (ex. a ST-2x16 switch has the capability of supporting 16 CPUs, but can have only 10 CPUs connected and 6 empty ports.

ST-nXm-U Replace the “n” with either 2,4, or 8 Replace the “m” with either 8,16, 24, or 32 The following list represents the available sizes that can be ordered:

ST-2X2-U* ST-4X8-U* ST8X8-U ST-2X4-U* ST-4X16-U ST8X16-U ST-2x8-U* ST-4X32-U ST8X24-U ST-2x16-U ST8X32-U ST-2X32-U

*This size is also available in a desktop style case instead of a rack mount case- just add "DT" when ordering

Materials

Materials Supplied with this kit include:

• NTI ST-nXm-U Multi-user Universal KVM Switch

• Power cord- country specific

• 120 or 240VAC at 50 or 60Hz-5VDC/4A AC Adapter (models ST-2X2-UDT, ST-2X4-UDT, ST-2X8-UD T, and ST-4X8-UDT

only)

• 8-#10-32 x 3/4" pan head screws and #10-32 cagenuts (server cabi net mounting hardware)

• CD with pdf file of this manual

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Interface Cables

Interface cables are not included and must be purchased separately. A set of 2 cables for each CPU being connected to the switch:

CPU to Switch VEXT-xx-MM for video interface

PS/2

VKTINT-xx-MM for keyboard and mouse

SUN

CPU to Switch VEXT-xx-MM for video interface

One of the following cables must be used to connect the keyboard /mouse:

keyboard/mouse VKTINT-1

PS/2

SUN

keyboard/mouse None needed. SUN keyboard plugs directly in.

where: xx is the length of the cable in feet MM indicates male-to-male connector, and MF indicates male-to-female connector.

See also, page 10, for Cable Selection Guide.

Cables can be purchased from Network Technologies Inc by calling 800-RGB-TECH (800-742-8324) or (330)-562-7070 or by visiting our website at www.networktechinc.com.

Custom cable lengths are available – contact NTI for pricing and distance / resolution limitations.

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FEA TURES AND FUNCTIONS

1. Keypad- buttons for user control over switch functions

2. LCD Display- for visual indication of connection between the user and a specific CPU.

3. CPU x- 8 pin miniDIN female connectors- for connection of CPU device cables

4. User x- 8 pin miniDIN female connectors- for connection of user device cables

5. Power switch- for powering the NODEMUX On/Off

6. IEC Power Connector- for attachment of power cord (not available on all units)

7. Fuse Holder- holder for replaceable 2A 240VAC overcurrent protection fuse (not available on all units)

8. RS232- for attaching RS232 interface cable from a CPU to control the functions of one or more switches

9. MONITOR x- 15HD female connectors- for connection of user monitors

10. VIDEO x- 15HD female connectors- for attachment of video cables from CPUs

Rear View of NODEMUX

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MONITOR 2

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CPU 1CPU 2CPU 3CPU 4CPU 5CPU 6CPU 7CPU 8CPU 9CPU 10CPU 11CPU 12CPU 13CPU 14CPU 15CPU 16

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RACK MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

This NTI switch was designed to be directly mounted to a rack. It includes a mounting flange to make attachment easy. Install 4 cage nuts (supplied) to the rack in locations that line up with the holes (or slots) in the mounting flange on the NTI switch. Then secure the NTI switch to the rack using four #10-32 screws (supplied). Be sure to tighten all mounting screws securely.

Note: Do not block power supply vents in the NTI switch chassis (if provided). Be sure to allow for adequate airflow in front of and behind the NTI switch.

Attach all cables securely to the switch and where necessary supply adequate means of strain relief for cables.

Rack

10-32

Rack Screws

(supplied)

Figure 1- Mount the NODEMUX to a rack

Cage Nuts

(supplied)

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