Network Technologies ST-xU User Manual

NTI

NETWORK

TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED

1275 Danner Dr Aurora, OH 44202

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NODEMUX®Series

ST-xU

Universal KVM Switch

Installation and Operation Manual

MAN064 Rev Date11/10/2005

TRADEMARK

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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

CASCADING ...................................................................................................................................................................................10

Limitations....................................................................................................................................................................................10

Configuration ...............................................................................................................................................................................11

Cascaded Installation...................................................................................................................................................................11

OPERATION....................................................................................................................................................................................13

Front Panel Control......................................................................................................................................................................13

Keyboard Control.........................................................................................................................................................................13

Basic Command Mode .............................................................................................................................................................13

Scan Mode ...............................................................................................................................................................................15

Broadcast Mode........................................................................................................................................................................15

Normal Mode............................................................................................................................................................................15

OSD CONTROL ..............................................................................................................................................................................15

Security Option ............................................................................................................................................................................15

Enabling the Security Feature......................................................................................................................................................15

User Login Mode ......................................................................................................................................................................16

Additional Modes Available With Security....................................................................................................................................16

Administration Mode.................................................................................................................................................................16

Switch Configuration.................................................................................................................................................................17

Configure for Cascading .......................................................................................................................................................17

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

Administrator Password............................................................................................................................................................18

User Name List.........................................................................................................................................................................19

System Access List...................................................................................................................................................................19

User Access Functions................................................................................................................................................................ 19

OSD Command Mode ..............................................................................................................................................................19

Scan Mode ...............................................................................................................................................................................22

Broadcast Mode........................................................................................................................................................................22

Normal Mode....................................................................................................................

Edit Mode .................................................................................................................................................................................22

Search Mode ............................................................................................................................................................................23

Maintenance Mode...................................................................................................................................................................24

Help Mode ................................................................................................................................................................................25

OSD TOUCH SCREEN SUPPORT.................................................................................................................................................25

Touch Maintenance Mode ...........................................................................................................................................................25

Reset Default Values................................................................................................................................................................26

Align The Cursor.......................................................................................................................................................................26

OSD Entry Method....................................................................................................................................................................26

RS232 CONTROL ...........................................................................................................................................................................27

RS232 Connections and Configuration........................................................................................................................................27

Remote Connection..................................................................................................................................................................27

Configuration via Dip Switches.................................................................................................................................................27

Baud Rate.............................................................................................................................................................................27

Unit Address and Loop Back.................................................................................................................................................28

Configuration via OSD..............................................................................................................................................................28

Baud Rate.............................................................................................................................................................................28

Loop Back.............................................................................................................................................................................29

Unit Address..........................................................................................................................................................................29

Exit Switch Configuration Mode ............................................................................................................................................29

Command Protocol...................................................................................................................................................................30

KEYBOARD-TO-CPU TRANSLATION............................................................................................................................................32

HOW TO DISABLE OPERATING MODES......................................................................................................................................33

Configuring the Jumper Block......................................................................................................................................................37

NON-OSD TOUCH SCREEN SUPPORT........................................................................................................................................37

TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................................................................................................................................38

WARRANTY INFORMATION..........................................................................................................................................................38

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TABLE OF FIGURES

Figure 1- Secure rackmount ears to switch........................................................................................................................................4

Figure 2- Secure switch to rack .........................................................................................................................................................4

Figure 3- Dip-switch configuration .....................................................................................................................................................5

Figure 4- Connect the monitor...........................................................................................................................................................5

Figure 5- Connect a PS/2 keyboard and mouse................................................................................................................................6

Figure 6- Connect a MAC keyboard/mouse.......................................................................................................................................6

Figure 7- Connect a SUN keyboard/mouse.......................................................................................................................................6

Figure 8- Connect a PS/2 CPU..........................................................................................................................................................7

Figure 9- Connect a MAC CPU..........................................................................................................................................................7

Figure 10- Connect a SUN CPU........................................................................................................................................................8

Figure 11- Use a VOPEX-IM9D for CPU with serial mouse port........................................................................................................8

Figure 12- Connect a touch-screen monitor to an ST-8U-TS-R.........................................................................................................9

Figure 13- Connect a PS/2 CPU to an ST-8U-TS-R..........................................................................................................................9

Figure 14- ST-8U used as a master in a cascaded configuration....................................................................................................10

Figure 15- Basic cascaded master-to-slave cable connections.......................................................................................................12

Figure 16- Installation of remote extension......................................................................................................................................12

Figure 17- Video and Device connections identified with port numbers...........................................................................................14

Figure 18- Administration Mode menu.............................................................................................................................................16

Figure 19- Switch Configuration Mode screen.................................................................................................................................17

Figure 20- Switch configured as a master with one slave attached.................................................................................................17

Figure 21- Administrator password change .....................................................................................................................................18

Figure 22- Command Mode menus .................................................................................................................................................20

Figure 23- Video and Device connections identified with port numbers...........................................................................................21

Figure 24- Edit Mode .......................................................................................................................................................................22

Figure 25- Search Mode..................................................................................................................................................................23

Figure 26- Maintenance Mode....................................................................................................

Figure 27- Command Mode-Touch Enabled....................................................................................................................................25

Figure 28- Touch Maintenance Mode..............................................................................................................................................26

Figure 29- Cursor Alignment menu..................................................................................................................................................26

Figure 30- RS232 dip switches........................................................................................................................................................27

Figure 31- Switch Configuration Mode screen.................................................................................................................................28

Figure 32- Daisy chain configuration with Matrix-Y-1 cable.............................................................................................................29

Figure 33- RS232 connection with Matrix-Y-1 cable........................................................................................................................29

Figure 34- Pinout of Matrix-Y-1 cable ..............................................................................................................................................30

Figure 35- Keyboard key layouts.....................................................................................................................................................32

Figure 36- Location of jumper block.................................................................................................................................................33

Figure 37- Case screws must be removed ......................................................................................................................................34

Figure 38- Component layout inside case........................................................................................................................................34

Figure 39- Clear access to the jumper block....................................................................................................................................35

Figure 40- Remove standoff screws in unit with OSD......................................................................................................................35

Figure 41- Component layout in unit with OSD................................................................................................................................36

Figure 42- Clear access to jumper block..........................................................................................................................................36

Figure 43- Configure the jumper block.............................................................................................................................................37

Figure 44- Support present for touch screen monitor on ST-8U-TS-R.............................................................................................37

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NTI NODEMUX SERIES UNIVERSAL KVM SWITCH

INTRODUCTION

The NTI ST-xU UNIVERSAL KVM switch (NODEMUX) allows the user’s keyboard, monitor, and mouse to directly control an y legacy PC, MAC, or SUN CPU connected to the switch (up to 32 CPUs as a single switch or 152 CPUs when switches are cascaded). 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 unless an ST-xU-13W3 has been purchased which will also work with a multi-scan PC compatible SUN monitor.

Features:

Operating voltage of 100-240VAC @ 50 or 60Hz Built-in RS232 Control support Built-in support for cascading switches to allow connection of up to 152 CPUs

Available Options

• OSD Support- On Screen Display menus for easy user control. Add "-O" to the part number (i.e. ST-xUO)

• NON-OSD Touch Screen support- Built-in serial port for use with touch screen monitors. Add "TS" to the part number (i.e.

ST-xU-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-xU-TSO)

Note: OSD Touch Screen support option is only compatible with a 3M MicroTouch touch screen monitor with EX 8000SR Controller.

II 8000SR

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™.

• Supports MACs, including G4, G5 and XServe.

• USB-enabled SUN or MAC computers may be connected by using a USB-SUN or USB-ADB adapter.

Monitor

• Multiscan VGA monitor

• Crisp & clear 1900x1200 resolution.

• Bandwidth is 150 MHz.

Keyboard

• PS/2, SUN or MAC.

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

• SUN startup keys are supported on SUN and PS/2 input devices.

• Apple Extended keyboard is the only MAC keyboard supported.

• SUN US/English keyboards are supported across all platforms. Non-US SUN keyboards are supported to 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.

• MAC 1-button mice

See our catalog, visit our website at http://www.nti1.com, or contact an NTI sales representative at 800-742-8324 (800-RGBTECH) or 330-562-7070 for more details.

NTI NODEMUX SERIES UNIVERSAL KVM SWITCH

MATERIALS

Materials Supplied:

• NTI ST-xU UNIVERSAL KVM Switch

• IEC Line cord, country specific

• 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

• SUN CPU to Switch

• MAC CPU to Switch

• One of the following cables must be used to conn ect the input devices (keyboard and mouse):

• PS/2 keyboard & mouse

• SUN keyboard/mouse

• MAC keyboard/mouse

• OPTIONAL:

• REXT-SR-xx

• REXT-SR15-xx

• REXT-SR45-xx

Where:

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

- VEXT-xx-MM for video interface

- VKTINT-xx-MM for keyboard and mouse interface OR

- VEXT-xx-MM for video interface

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

- SKTINT-xx-MM for keyboard/mouse interface OR

- VEXT-xx-MM for video interface

- 15DM-15HDF (adapter for 15D to 15HD)

- MKTINT-xx-MM for keyboard/mouse interface

- VKTINT-1 OR

None needed. SUN keyboard plugs directly in.

- MKTINT-1

- RMT Extension cable -for cascading switches- legacy-to-legac y

- RMT Extension cable- for cascading switches- legacy-to-current

- RMT Extension cable- for cascading switches- current-to-current

FYI : "legacy" switches have hardware-based keyboard, mouse, and RS232 configuration

"current" switches have software-based keyboard, mouse, and RS232 configuration

Cables can be purchased from Network Technologies Inc by calling 800-RGB-TECH (800-742-8324) or (330)-562-

7070.

NTI NODEMUX SERIES UNIVERSAL KVM SWITCH

FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

F r o n t V i e w o f l e g a c y N O D E M U X

R e a r V i e w o f l e g a c y N O D E M U X

N T I

N e tw o rk T e ch n o lo g ie s I n c

C o m m a n d

B r o a d c a s t

S c a n

4 5

2 3

6 7 8

O N

4 5

5 V D C 2 A

N T I

8 a

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. Dip-switches- for configuring cascaded switches (legacy switches onl y)

6. VIDEO-x Video connectors- for connecting video cables from CPUs

I D E O

N E T W O R K T E C H N O L O G I E S I N C O R P O R A T E D 1 2 7 5 D a n n e r D r iv e , A u r o r a O h i o 4 4 2 0 2 3 3 0 - 5 6 2 - 7 0 7 0 w w w .n t i 1 .c o m

C P U 4C P U 5C P U 6C P U 7C P U 8

1 2

R S 2 3 2

D E O

C P U 1C P U 2C P U 3

1 0

D E V IC E S

O F F

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

O N

O R

D A I S Y D A I S Y O U T I N

1 1

1 2 a

F r o n t V i e w o f c u r r e n t N O D E M U X

D a is y O u t

D a i s y I n

1 1

N T I

N e t w o r k T e c h no lo g i e s I n c

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

5 6 7 8

B r o a d c a s t

C o m m a n d

S c a n

N O D E M U X

T M

R e a r V i e w o f c u r r e n t N O D E M U X

D E V I C E S

M O N I T O R

1 0

8 4

7 3 6 2 5 1

V I D E OV I D E O

N E T W O R K T E C H N O L O G I E S

1 28 b

C P U 8

R S 2

C P U 4

3 2

I N C

C P U 6 C P U 5

C P U 7

C P U 2 C P U 1

C P U 3

T e l : 3 3 0 - 5 6 2 - 7 0 7 01 2 7 5 D a n n e r D r , A u r o r a , O H 4 4 2 0 2 w w w . n t i 1 . c o m

7. MONITOR- for connection of the user video monitor 8a. 5VDC- 2.0A- connection jack for the 5VDC 2A AC adapter (legacy NODEMUX)

8b. 120V IEC Connector for power cord attachment (current NODEMUX)

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

10. DEVICES- 8 pin miniDIN female connector- for connection of input device(s) (keyboard/mouse)

11. Daisy In/Out - for attaching RMT interface cables between slave switches and the master switch

12. RS232- DB9 female connector- for connecting RS232 serial control cable 12a. RS232 "ON/OFF" dip switches- for setting serial address for RS232 control. (legacy NODEMUX with RS option only)

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.

N T I S w i t c h

F r o n t o f S w i t c h

6 - 3 2 x 3 / 1 6 " F l a t H e a d S c r e w s ( P r o v i d e d )

R a c k m o u n t E a r

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.

N T I S w i t c h

3 / 1 6 " D i a m e t e r S c r e w s

( n o t p r o v i d e d )

Figure 2- Secure switch to rack

R a c k

C a p t i v e N u t s

( n o t p r o v i d e d )

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 an y cables to or

from them.

WARNING

DISCONNECTING CABLES

DAMAGE MAY OCCUR TO THE

CPU

IF POWER IS NOT DISCONNECTED BEFORE CONNECTING OR

2. Configure the dip-switches for the type of keyboard and mouse being used (see Fig. 3). The dip-switches on th e front panel must be configured for the platform of the keyboard/mouse that will be used to operate the NODEMUX. Th i s action must be

completed prior to powering up the ST-xU.

Note: Dipswitches are only present on legacy NODEMUXs. If none are present, keybo ard and mouse type are configured automatically Just make keyboard and mouse connections as described in step 5 (page 6). If no keyboard and/or adapter is connected, the default switch configu ration supports a PS/2 keyboard and mouse.

N T I

N et w o rk T e ch n o lo g ie s In c

M u l t i - S c a n

S w i t c h 7 - O F F S w i t c h 8 - O F F

T M

N O D E M U X

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

O N

O F F

V G A

M o n i t o r

N et w o rk T e ch n o lo g ie s In c

M K T I N T - 1

V K T I N T - 1

N T I

S w i t c h 7 - O F F S w i t c h 8 - O N

T M

N O D E M U X

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

O N

O F F

V G A

M u l t i - S c a n

M o n i t o r

E X I S T I N G S U N K E Y B O A R D / M O U S E C A B L E

N T I

N et w o rk T e ch n o lo g ie s In c

M u l t i - S c a n

S w i t c h 7 - O N S w i t c h 8 - O F F

T M

N O D E M U X

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

O N

O F F

V G A

M o n i t o r

P S / 2 K e y b o a r d & M o u s e

M A C K e y b o a r d / M o u s e

S U N K e y b o a r d / M o u s e

Figure 3- Dip-switch configuration

3. If the NODEMUXs are being cascaded together, configure the dip-switches accordingly (see Tables 1 and 2 on page 11). If no dipswitches are present, see page 16 "Switch Configuration" to configure the switch for cascading.

4. Connect the monitor to the port labeled MONITOR on the rear of the NODEMUX. (See Fig. 4.)

( S T - 4 U R E A R V I E W )

V I D E O

C P U 4

1 5 H D M a l e V i d e o C o n n e c t o r

M O N I T O R

V I D E O

C P U 1C P U 2C P U 3

D E V IC E S

N T I

1 2 7 5 D a n n er D r A u r o ra , O H 4 4 2 0 2 w w w .n ti 1 .c o m T e l: 3 3 0 -5 6 2 - 7 0 7 0 F a x :3 3 0 - 5 6 2 -1 9 9 9

1 5 H D F e m a l e V i d e o C o n n e c t o r

V G A

M u l t i - S c a n

M o n i t o r

Figure 4- Connect the monitor

NTI NODEMUX SERIES UNIVERSAL KVM SWITCH

5. 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 F ig. 5a), and the mouse will plug into the 6-pin green female connector with the mouse symbol on it (see Fig. 5b).

( S T - 8 U R E A R V I E W )

8 P i n m i n i D I N M a l e

C o n n e c t o r

6 P i n m i n i D I N M a l e C o n n e c t o r

V I D E O

5 V D C 2 A

N T I

N E T W O R K T E C H N O LO G IE S I N C O R P O R A T E D 1 2 7 5 D a n n e r D ri v e , A u r o r a O h i o 4 4 2 0 2 3 3 0 -5 6 2 -7 0 70 w w w .n ti1 .c o m

8 P i n m i n i D I N F e m a l e

C o n n e c t o r

D E O

C P U 4C P U 5C P U 6C P U 7C P U 8

D E V I C E S

D A I S Y D A IS Y O U T I N

C P U 1C P U 2C P U 3

D E V IC E S

P S / 2 K e y b o a r d

( G R E E N )

V K T I N T - 1

( P U R P L E )

Keyboard Symbol

Fig. 5b

Figure 5- Connect a PS/2 keyboard and mouse

• MAC keyboard/mouse- attach the 8-pin male end of a MKTINT-1 to the NODEMUX at the DEVICES port. Attach the keyboard/mouse assembly to the 4-pin female end of the MKTINT-1.

8 P i n m i n i D I N M a l e

( S T - 8 U R E A R V I E W )

5 V D C 2 A

N T I

N E T W O R K T E C H N O L O G I E S I N C O R P O R A T E D 1 27 5 D a n n e r D ri v e , A u r o r a O h io 4 4 2 0 2 3 3 0 -5 6 2- 7 07 0 w w w .n t i 1 . c o m

C P U 4C P U 5C P U 6C P U 7C P U 8

D A I S Y D A I S Y O U T I N

C P U 1C P U 2CP U 3

D E V I C E S

M K T I N T - 1

C o n n e c t o r

M A C K e y b o a r d / M o u s e

4 P i n m i n i D I N M a l e C o n n e c t o r

P S / 2

M o u s e

Mouse Symbol

Fig. 5a

Figure 6- Connect a MAC keyboard/mouse

• SUN keyboard/mouse- plug the SUN keyboard directly into the DEVICES port.

8 P i n m i n i D I N M a l e

C o n n e c t o r

( S T - 8 U R E A R V I E W )

I D E O

5 V D C 2 A

N T I

N E T W O R K T E C H N O L O G I E S I N C O R P O R A T E D 1 27 5 D a n n e r D ri v e , A u r o r a O h io 4 4 2 0 2 3 3 0 -5 6 2- 7 07 0 w w w .n t i 1 . c o m

D E O

C P U 4C P U 5C P U 6C P U 7C P U 8

D A I S Y D A I S Y O U T I N

C P U 1C P U 2C P U 3

D E V I C E S

Figure 7- Connect a SUN keyboard/mouse

S U N K e y b o a r d / M o u s e

NTI NODEMUX SERIES UNIVERSAL KVM SWITCH

6. 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. 8-10.) 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. 8-10).

CPU Keyboard Cable Video Cable Video Adapter

PS/2 VKTINT-xx-MM VEXT-xx-MM None needed MAC MKTINT-xx-MM VEXT-xx-MM 13W3M-15HDF 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.

• 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 o n the ST-xU and the CPU. (See Fig.8.)

A T T A C H F I R S T C P U T O P O R T 1

( S H O W N H E R E I S A P S / 2 C P U )

( P U R P L E - K E Y B O A R D )

R e a r V i e w o f S T - 8 U

5 V D C 2 A

N T I

N E T W O R K T E C H N O L O G IE S I N C O R P O R A T E D 1 2 7 5 D a n n e r D r iv e , A u r o r a O h i o 4 4 2 0 2 3 3 0 -5 6 2 - 7 0 7 0 w w w . n t i 1 .c o m

8 P i n m i n i D I N M a l e

C o n n e c t o r

C P U 4C P U 5C P U 6C P U 7C P U 8

1 5 H D M a l e V i d e o C o n n e c t o r

V I

D A I S Y D A I S Y

D E V I C E S

O U T I N

C P U 1C P U 2C P U 3

P S / 2 C P U

V E X T - x x - M M

V K T I N T - x x - M M

( G R E E N - M O U S E )

6 P i n m i n i D I N M a l e C o n n e c t o r

Figure 8- Connect a PS/2 CPU

• MAC CPU- Connect a MAC CPU video port using a VEXT-xx-MM cable with a 15DM-15HDF adapter between a VIDEO x port on the ST-xU and the CPU. Connect the SUN CPU keyboard/mouse port using an SKTINT-xx-MM bet ween a CPU x port on

the ST-xU and the CPU. (See Fig. 9.)

A T T A C H A T H I R D C P U T O P O R T 3

1 5 H D M a l e V i d e o C o n n e c t o r

( S H O W N H E R E I S A M A C C P U )

V I D E O

C P U 4C P U 5C P U 6C P U 7C P U 8

C P U 1C P U 2C P U 3

D E V I C E S

8 P i n m i n i D I N M a l e

C o n n e c t o r

V E X T - x x - M M

M a c 1 5 D B M a l e

V i d e o C o n n e c t o r

5 V D C 2 A

N T I

N E T W O R K T E C H N O L O G I E S I N C O R P O R A T E D 1 2 7 5 D a n n e r D r iv e , A u r o r a O h i o 4 4 2 0 2 3 3 0 - 5 6 2 - 7 0 7 0 w w w . n t i 1 . c o m

1 5 D M - 1 5 H D F

Figure 9- Connect a MAC CPU

D A IS Y D A I S Y O U T I N

4 p i n m i n i D I N M a l e

C o n n e c t o r

M A C C P U

NTI NODEMUX SERIES UNIVERSAL KVM SWITCH

• SUN CPU- Connect a SUN CPU video port using a VEXT-xx-MM cable with a 13W3M-15HDF adapter between a VIDEO x port on the ST-xU and the CPU. Connect the SUN CPU keyboard/mouse port using an SKTINT-xx-MM between a CPU-x port on the

ST-xU and the CPU. (See Fig. 10.)

A T T A C H A S E C O N D C P U T O P O R T 2

1 5 H D M a l e V i d e o C o n n e c t o r

5 V D C 2 A

N T I

N E T W O R K T E C H N O L O G IE S I N C O R P O R A T E D 1 2 7 5 D a n n e r D r i v e , A u r o r a O h i o 4 4 2 0 2 3 3 0 - 5 6 2 - 7 0 7 0 w w w . n t i 1 . c o m

( S H O W N H E R E I S A S U N C P U )

I D E O

C P U 4C P U 5C P U 6C P U 7C P U 8

D A IS Y D A I S Y

D E V I C E S

O U T I N

C P U 1C P U 2C P U 3

S U N C P U

S u n 1 3 W 3 M a l e V i d e o C o n n e c t o r

8 P i n m i n i D I N M a l e

C o n n e c t o r

S K T I N T - x x - M M

1 3 W 3 M - 1 5 H D F

V E X T - x x - M M

Figure 10- Connect a SUN CPU

WARNING! If a serial mouse port is being used on a PC to connect a serial host to an NODEMUX, do not use a generic 9D-to-6mD adapter to make connection to the PS/2 cable-- use a VOPEX-IM9D to convert the signal from the serial port to PS/2 (see Fig. 11).

9 D M a l e

9D Male

6 P i n m i n i D I N M a l e

Do not use with NTI products

6 Pin miniDIN Male

Generic

V O P E X - I M 9 D

9D-to 6mD adapter

Figure 11- Use a VOPEX-IM9D for CPU with serial mouse port

NTI NODEMUX SERIES UNIVERSAL KVM SWITCH

7. For Units with Touch-screen support (-TSO option)

a. Connect the 15HD cable from the user monitor to the MONITOR port on the NODEMUX. b. Connect the 9D serial cable from the user monitor to the SERIAL port on the NODEMUX. c. Connect a keyboard and mo use using one of the methods described on page 5.

R e a r V i e w o f S T - 8 U - T S - R

N E T W O R K T E C H N O L O G I E S I N C O R P O R A T E D

N T I

5 V D C 2 A

C P U 8 C P U 7 C P U 6 C P U 5 C P U 4 C P U 3 C P U 2 C P U 1

1 2 7 5 D a n n e r D r A u r o r a , O H 4 4 2 0 2

w w w . n t i 1 .c o m

T e l : 3 3 0 -5 6 2 - 7 0 7 0 F a x :3 3 0 - 5 6 2 - 1 9 9 9

D E V IC E S

D A IS Y

O U T

I N

S E R I A L 5

V I D E O

L 4

V i d e o C o n n e c t o r

1 5 H D M a l e

S E R

M O N I T O R

9 D F e m a l e

S e r i a l C o n n e c t o r

Figure 12- Connect a touch-screen monitor to an ST-8U-TS-R

d. Connect an MMEXT-xx cable between the serial port on a PS/2 CPU and a SERIAL-x por t on the NODEMUX. e. Connect a VEXT-xx-MM between the video port on a PS/2 CPU and a VIDEO-x port of the same number as the SERIAL-

x port just connected to.

f. Connect a VKTINT-xx-MM between the keyboard and mouse ports on the PS/2 CPU and a CPU-x port of the same

number as the SERIAL and VIDEO ports just connected to.

g. Connect additional PS/2 CPUs to additional SERIAL-x, VIDEO-x, and CPU-x ports in the same manner.

T o u c h - S c r e e n

V G A

M u l t i - S c a n

M o n i t o r

R e a r V i e w o f S T - 8 U - T S - R

N E T W O R K T E C H N O L O G I E S I N C O R P O R A T E D

N T I

5 V D C 2 A

C P U 8 C P U 7 C P U 6 C P U 5 C P U 4 C P U 3 C P U 2 C P U 1

1 2 7 5 D a n n e r D r A u r o r a , O H 4 4 2 0 2

w w w . n t i 1 .c o m

T e l : 3 3 0 -5 6 2 - 7 0 7 0 F a x :3 3 0 - 5 6 2 -1 9 9 9

D E V IC E S

D A IS Y

O U T

I N

S E R I A L 5

V I D E O

O R

P S / 2 C P U

M M E X T - x x

V K T I N T - x x - M M

V E X T - x x - M M

Figure 13- Connect a PS/2 CPU to an ST-8U-TS-R

8. If the Touch-Screen Support option is installed, turn power ON to the monitor next. This will enable the NODEMUX to initialize communications with the monitor and enable touch-screen support options when power is applied to NODEMUX in step 9.

9. Turn power ON to the NODEMUX. The LED above button 1 on the front panel of the NODEMUX should illuminate. If

it doesn’t, see TROUBLESHOOTING.

Note: If the NODEMUX has the Touch Screen option installed, perform the "Reset Default Values" procedure as described on page 26 before powering on attached CPUs.

10. Turn ON power to any or all CPUs connected to the NODEMUX.

FYI: If upon startup the monitor immediately displays a USER LOGIN menu requiring a USER NAME and PASSWORD, then the administrator has already setup the system and enabled the OSD Security feature. Co n tact the administrator for a login name and password. Then see page 15 for “User Login Mode” instructions.

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