Network Technologies ST-xU User Manual
NODEMUX®Series
ST-xUO
Universal KVM Switch
Installation and Operation Manual
MAN064 Rev Date 9/4/2008
TRADEMARK
NODEMUX is a registered trademark of Network Technologies Inc in the U.S. and other countries
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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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................................................................................1
MATERIALS ......................................................................................................................................................................................2
FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS .........................................................................................................................................................3
RACKMOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................................................................................4
To Mount to a Rack........................................................................................................................................................................4
INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................................................................5
OPERATION......................................................................................................................................................................................9
Front Panel Control........................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Keyboard Control...........................................................................................................................................................................9
OSD...................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Security Option ..............................................................................................................................................................................9
Enabling the Security Feature...................................................................................................................................................... 10
User Login Mode ......................................................................................................................................................................10
Additional Modes Available With Security....................................................................................................................................11
Administration Mode ................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Switch Configuration.................................................................................................................................................................11
Administrator Password............................................................................................................................................................12
User Name List.........................................................................................................................................................................12
System Access List...................................................................................................................................................................13
User Access Functions ................................................................................................................................................................13
Command Mode ....................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Scan Mode ...............................................................................................................................................................................15
Broadcast Mode........................................................................................................................................................................15
Normal Mode ............................................................................................................................................................................ 15
Edit Mode .................................................................................................................................................................................16
Search Mode ............................................................................................................................................................................17
Maintenance Mode ...................................................................................................................................................................18
Help Mode ................................................................................................................................................................................19
OSD TOUCH SCREEN SUPPORT ................................................................................................................................................. 19
Touch Maintenance Mode ...........................................................................................................................................................19
Reset Default Values ................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Align The Cursor....................................................................................................................................................................... 20
OSD Entry Method....................................................................................................................................................................20
RS232 CONTROL ........................................................................................................................................................................... 21
RS232 Connections and Configuration........................................................................................................................................21
Remote Connection.................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Configuration ............................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Baud Rate ............................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Loop Back ............................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Unit Address .........................................................................................................................................................................22
Exit Switch Configuration Mode ............................................................................................................................................22
Command Protocol ................................................................................................................................................................... 23
NTI Switch Control Program For Windows 9X, NT, 2000, XP and Vista...................................................................................... 25
SerTest- RS232 Interface Test Program...................................................................................................................................... 25
Main Options ............................................................................................................................................................................25
Switch Operations.....................................................................................................................................................................25
Setup Options...........................................................................................................................................................................26
KEYBOARD-TO-CPU TRANSLATION............................................................................................................................................27
NON-OSD TOUCH SCREEN SUPPORT ........................................................................................................................................ 28
AUDIO SUPPORT ........................................................................................................................................................................... 28
TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................................................................................................................... 29
INDEX.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 29
WARRANTY INFORMATION ..........................................................................................................................................................29
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TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1- Secure rackmount ears to switch........................................................................................................................................4
Figure 2- Secure switch to rack .........................................................................................................................................................4
Figure 3- Connect the monitor ...........................................................................................................................................................5
Figure 4- Connect a PS/2 keyboard and mouse ................................................................................................................................ 5
Figure 5- Connect a SUN keyboard/mouse .......................................................................................................................................6
Figure 6- Connect a PS/2 CPU..........................................................................................................................................................6
Figure 7- Connect a SUN CPU .......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Figure 8- Connect a touch-screen monitor to an ST-8U-TS-R...........................................................................................................7
Figure 9- Connect a PS/2 CPU to an ST-8U-TS-R ............................................................................................................................ 8
Figure 10- Administration Mode menu............................................................................................................................................. 11
Figure 11- Switch Configuration Mode screen ................................................................................................................................. 11
Figure 12- Administrator password change .....................................................................................................................................12
Figure 13- Command Mode menus .................................................................................................................................................14
Figure 14- Video and Device connections identified with port numbers........................................................................................... 15
Figure 15- Edit Mode .......................................................................................................................................................................16
Figure 16- Search Mode ..................................................................................................................................................................17
Figure 17- Maintenance Mode ......................................................................................................................................................... 18
Figure 18- Command Mode-Touch Enabled....................................................................................................................................19
Figure 19- Touch Maintenance Mode ..............................................................................................................................................20
Figure 20- Cursor Alignment menu..................................................................................................................................................20
Figure 21- Switch Configuration Mode screen ................................................................................................................................. 21
Figure 22- Daisy chain configuration with Matrix-Y-1 cable .............................................................................................................22
Figure 23- RS232 connection with Matrix-Y-1 cable........................................................................................................................ 22
Figure 24- Pinout of Matrix-Y-1 cable ..............................................................................................................................................23
Figure 25- Keyboard key layouts .....................................................................................................................................................27
Figure 26- Support present for touch screen monitor on ST-8U-TS-R............................................................................................. 28
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NTI NODEMUX SERIES UNIVERSAL KVM SWITCH
INTRODUCTION
The NTI ST-xUO UNIVERSAL KVM switch (NODEMUX) allows the user’s keyboard, monitor, and mouse to directly control any
legacy PC or SUN CPU connected to the switch (up to 32 CPUs as a single switch). These CPUs can be file servers, network
managers, etc. Through the connection made by the NODEMUX, the user is able to control any one CPU connected to the
system. The microprocessor driven circuitry in the NODEMUX allows all CPUs to boot simultaneously without keyboard error.
Note: A VGA multi-scan monitor must be used with this product.
Features:
Operating voltage of 100-240VAC @ 50 or 60Hz
Built-in RS232 Control support
Built-in OSD (On Screen Display) menus for easy user control
Available Options:
• NON-OSD Touch Screen support- Built-in serial port for use with touch screen monitors. Add "TS" to the part number (i.e.
ST-xUO-TS)
• OSD Touch Screen support- Built-in serial port for use with 3M MicroTouch touch screen monitor with EX
Controller. Add "TSO" to the part number (i.e. ST-8UTSO (available in 8-port model only))
• Audio support- to enable user to connect stereo speakers to receive audio signals from connected CPUs- add "-A" to the
part number (i.e. ST-xUO-A)
Note: OSD Touch Screen support option is only compatible with a 3M MicroTouch touch screen monitor with EX
8000SR Controller.
Supported Devices
CPUs
• Supports PS/2-compatibles, including laptops, RS6000, SGI and HP9000.
• Supports SUN, including ULTRAs™, SUN Blade™ 100, SUN Blade 1000, SUN Fire™ 280R, SUN Fire V20z and SUN
Ray™.
• USB-enabled PC or SUN computers may be connected by using a USB-PS2 or USB-SUN adapter.
Monitor
• Multiscan VGA monitor
• Crisp & clear 1900x1200 resolution.
• Bandwidth is 150 MHz.
Keyboard
• PS/2 or SUN.
• SUN startup keys are supported on SUN and PS/2 input devices.
• SUN US/English keyboards are supported across all platforms. Non-US SUN keyboards are supported on SUN-only
computers.
Mouse
• PS/2 mouse connects to "Y" adapter cable with PS/2 keyboard.
• Microsoft Intellimouse®, the wheel acts like a 3rd button for SUN.
• SUN 3-button mice.
See our catalog, visit our website at http://www.networktechinc.com
RGB-TECH) or 330-562-7070 for more details.
, or contact an NTI sales representative at 800-742-8324 (800-
II 8000SR
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NTI NODEMUX SERIES UNIVERSAL KVM SWITCH
MATERIALS
Materials Supplied:
• NTI ST-xUO UNIVERSAL KVM Switch
• IEC Line cord, country specific
• Rack mount kit (4 and 8 port models only)
• CD with a pdf file 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
OR
• SUN
CPU to Switch
- VEXT-xx-MM for video
- 13W3M-15HDF (adapter for 13W3 to 15HD)
- SKTINT-xx-MM for keyboard/mouse
• One of the following cables must be used to connect the input devices (keyboard and mouse):
• PS/2
keyboard & mouse
- VKTINT-1
OR
None needed. SUN keyboard plugs directly in.
• SUN
keyboard/mouse
Where:
xx is the length of the cable in feet.
MM indicates male-to-male connector, and
interface
interface
interface
interface
Cables can be purchased from Network Technologies Inc by calling 800-RGB-TECH (800-742-8324) or (330)-562-
7070.
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NTI NODEMUX SERIES UNIVERSAL KVM SWITCH
FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
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1. Power ON/OFF switch
2. Mode LEDs- for visual indication of switch mode status
3. CPU Status LEDs- for visual indication of connection between the user and a specific CPU.
4. CPU Select Switches- push to manually switch to a specific CPU
5. VIDEO-x Video connectors- for connecting video cables from CPUs
6. MONITOR- for connection of the user video monitor
7. 120V IEC Connector for power cord attachment
8. CPU x- 8 pin miniDIN female connectors- for connection of device cable(s) from CPU(s)
9. DEVICES- 8 pin miniDIN female connector- for connection of input device(s) (keyboard/mouse)
10. RS232- DB9 female connector- for connecting RS232 serial control cable
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Front View of NODEMUX
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Rear View of NODEMUX
CPU 6 CPU 5
DEVICES
MONITOR
9
6
2
Broadcast
Command
Scan
5
8 4 7 3 6 2 5 1
VIDEOVIDEO
NODEMUX
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NTI NODEMUX SERIES UNIVERSAL KVM SWITCH
RACKMOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
This NTI switch was designed to be mounted to a rack or to set on a desktop. It includes rackmount ears to make attachment to
a rack easy, and rubber feet to be applied to the bottom of the case if it will instead sit on a flat surface. If this will sit on a flat
surface, simply apply the rubber feet to the bottom of the case in each of the 4 corners.
To Mount to a Rack
1. Attach the ears to the switch using the 6-32x3/16" flat Phillips-head screws (6) provided as shown in the illustration below.
The holes in the ears should line up with pre-threaded holes in the sides of the NTI switch. Tighten the screws securely.
Figure 1- Secure rackmount ears to switch
2. Install 4 captive nuts (not provided) to the rack in locations that line up with the holes in the mounting ear on the NTI switch.
3. Secure the NTI switch to the rack using four 3/16" diameter screws (not provided). Each screw should be of sufficient length
to go completely through the NTI mounting ear, rack frame and fully engage all threads in the captive nut. Be sure to
tighten all mounting screws securely.
4. Attach all cables securely to the switch and where necessary supply adequate means of strain relief for cables.
Figure 2- Secure switch to rack
Front of Switch
NTI Switch
3/16" Diameter Screws
(not provided)
NTI Switch
6-32x3/16"
Flat Head
Screws
(Provided)
Rackmount Ear
Rack
Captive Nuts
(not provided)
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NTI NODEMUX SERIES UNIVERSAL KVM SWITCH
INSTALLATION
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 monitor to the port labeled MONITOR on the rear of the NODEMUX.
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Rear View of NODEMUX
CPU 2 CPU 1
DEVICES
MONITOR
CPU 8 CPU 7 CPU 6 CPU 5
R
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2
CPU 4
CPU 3
3
2
8 4 7 3 6 2 5 1VIDEOVIDEO
MONITOR
15HD Female
Video Connector
15HD Male
Video Connector
Figure 3- Connect the monitor
3. Connect the input devices (keyboard/mouse) to the port labeled DEVICES on the rear of the NODEMUX following one of the
methods detailed below:
• PS/2 keyboard and mouse- attach the 8-pin male end of a VKTINT-1 to the NODEMUX at the DEVICES port. The
keyboard will plug into the 6-pin purple female connector with the keyboard symbol on it (see Fig. 4a), and the mouse will
plug into the 6-pin green female connector with the mouse symbol on it (see Fig. 4b).
8 Pin miniDIN Male
Connector
6 Pin miniDIN Male
Connector
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8 Pin miniDIN Female
Connector
DEVICES
Rear View of NODEMUX
CPU 6 CPU 5
DEVICES
MONITOR
CPU 8
CPU 7
R
S
2
CPU 4CPU 3CPU 2CPU 1
3
2
8 4 7 3 6 2 5 1
VIDEOVIDEO
VKTINT-1
(GREEN)
(PURPLE)
Figure 4- Connect a PS/2 keyboard and mouse
5
VGA
Multi-Scan
Monitor
PS/2 Keyboard
Keyboard Symbol
Fig. 4a
PS/2
Mouse
Mouse Symbol
Fig. 4b
NTI NODEMUX SERIES UNIVERSAL KVM SWITCH
• SUN keyboard/mouse- plug the SUN keyboard directly into the DEVICES port.
NETWORK TECHNOL OGIES
8 Pin miniDIN Female
Connector
DEVICES
Rear View of NODEMUX
CPU 6 CPU 5
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DEVICES
MONITOR
CPU 8
R
S
2
CPU 4 CPU 3 CPU 2 CPU 1
3
2
INC
CPU 7
8 4 7 3 6 2 5 1
VIDEOVIDEO
Figure 5- Connect a SUN keyboard/mouse
4. For each CPU:
a. Connect the appropriate NTI keyboard cable (see the chart below) from the input devices port (keyboard/mouse)
of the CPU to a CPU x port of the NODEMUX. Note the port’s number. (See Figs. 6 and 7.)
b. Connect a VEXT-xx-MM video cable and video adapter, if needed (see the chart below), from the video port of the CPU to
the VIDEO x port of the NODEMUX with the same port number as the keyboard (see Figs. 6 and 7).
CPU Keyboard Cable Video Cable Video Adapter
PS/2 VKTINT-xx-MM VEXT-xx-MM None needed
SUN SKTINT-xx-MM VEXT-xx-MM 13W3M-15HDF
Note: Make sure the CPU is connected to a CPU x port and a VIDEO x port with the same number.
• PS/2 CPU- Connect a PS/2 CPU video port using a VEXT-xx-MM cable between a VIDEO x port on the ST-xU and the
CPU. Connect the PS/2 CPU keyboard and mouse ports using a VKTINT-xx-MM cable between a CPU-x port on the ST-xU and
the CPU.
ATTACH FIRST CPU TO PORT 1
(SHOWN HERE IS A PS/2 CPU)
Rear View of NODEMUX
NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES
8 Pin m iniDIN Male
Connecto r
CPU 8CPU 7CPU 6CPU 5
R
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2
CPU 4CPU 3CPU 2CPU 1
3
2
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DEVICES
MONITOR
15HD Male
Video Connector
8 4
7 3 6 2 5 1
VIDEOVIDEO
VEXT-xx-MM
Figure 6- Connect a PS/2 CPU
8 Pin miniDIN Male
Connector
VKTINT-xx-MM
6
PS/2 CPU
SUN Keyboard / Mouse
(PURPLE-KEYBOARD)
(GREEN-MOUSE)
6 Pin miniDIN Male
Connector
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