Network Technologies UNIMUX-DVI-xHD User Manual
NTI
NETWORK
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TECHNOLOGIES
INCORPORATED
1275 Danner Dr
Aurora, OH 44202
www.networktechinc.com
Tel:330-562-7070
Fax:330-562-1999
UNIMUX
TM
Series
UNIMUX-DVI-xHD
USB DVI KVM Switch
Installation and Operation Manual
MAN005 Rev Date 6/6/2008
TRADEMARK
UNIMUX is a trademark of Network Technologies Inc in the U.S. and other countries
COPYRIGHT
Copyright © 2000,2008 by Network Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored
in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise,
without the prior written consent of Network Technologies Inc, 1275 Danner Drive, Aurora, Ohio 44202.
CHANGES
The material in this guide is for information only and is subject to change without notice. Network Technologies Inc reserves the
right to make changes in the product design without reservation and without notification to its users.
CE Statement
We, Network Technologies Inc, declare under our sole responsibility that the UNIMUX-DVI-4/8/16 is in conformity with European
Standard EN55022.
Typographic Conventions
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................................. 1
MATERIALS .................................................................................................................................................................... 2
DEFINITIONS.................................................................................................................................................................. 3
FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS.......................................................................................................................................4
RACKMOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................................................... 5
To Mount to a Rack .....................................................................................................................................................5
INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................................................... 6
RS232 Connection....................................................................................................................................................... 8
Power-Up Sequence.................................................................................................................................................... 9
Limitations.................................................................................................................................................................... 9
USING THE UNIMUX DVI KVM SWITCH ....................................................................................................................10
Front Panel Control.................................................................................................................................................... 10
Keyboard Control.......................................................................................................................................................10
Command Mode ........................................................................................................................................................ 10
Scan Mode..............................................................................................................................................................11
Broadcast Mode...................................................................................................................................................... 11
Normal Mode ..........................................................................................................................................................11
No Sun Sleep Mode................................................................................................................................................ 11
Select Country Code............................................................................................................................................... 12
Mice and Trackballs with MACs.............................................................................................................................. 12
RS232 CONTROL......................................................................................................................................................... 13
RS232 Connections and Configuration ..................................................................................................................... 13
Remote Connection ................................................................................................................................................ 13
Baud Rate ............................................................................................................................................................... 13
Unit Address and Loop Back .................................................................................................................................. 13
Command Protocol .................................................................................................................................................15
NTI Switch Control Program For Windows 9X, NT, 2000, XP, And Vista ................................................................. 16
SerTest- RS232 Interface Test Program ................................................................................................................... 16
Main Options...........................................................................................................................................................16
KEYBOARD FEATURES .............................................................................................................................................. 18
Keyboard-To-Computer Translation .......................................................................................................................... 18
Translation Capabilities ..........................................................................................................................................18
Translation Tables .................................................................................................................................................. 18
International Sun Keyboards ..................................................................................................................................... 19
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................................................. 20
INDEX............................................................................................................................................................................ 20
WARRANTY INFORMATION........................................................................................................................................ 20
TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1- Secure rackmount ears to switch..................................................................................................................... 5
Figure 2- Secure switch to a rack.................................................................................................................................... 5
Figure 3- Connect a DVI monitor ....................................................................................................................................6
Figure 4- Connect the device(s)...................................................................................................................................... 6
Figure 5- Connect each CPU .......................................................................................................................................... 7
Figure 6- Connect the power cord................................................................................................................................... 7
Figure 7- Connect RS232 control terminal...................................................................................................................... 8
Figure 8- Compatible device combinations ..................................................................................................................... 9
Figure 9- Country Codes for international SUN keyboards........................................................................................... 12
Figure 10- RS232 DIP switches .................................................................................................................................... 13
Figure 11- RS232 connection with Matrix-Y-1 cable..................................................................................................... 14
Figure 12- Pinout of Matrix-Y-1 cable ...........................................................................................................................14
Figure 13- RS232 Communication Illustrated ............................................................................................................... 15
Figure 14- Keyboard Layouts........................................................................................................................................ 19
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NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH
INTRODUCTION
The UNIMUX-DVI-xHD 4,8 or 16-Port USB DVI KVM switch (UNIMUX) allows access to up to sixteen (16) Windows, MAC, or
SUN USB CPUs from one USB keyboard and mouse and a DVI video-enabled monitor. Internal microprocessor circuitry allows
all USB CPUs to be booted simultaneously without keyboard error. Port selection is accomplished by front panel push buttons or
commands typed on the keyboard. Port lights and status LEDs continuously update on the front panel.
Types of User Input Devices Supported:
• USB keyboard with Windows layout
• USB keyboard with SUN layout
• USB keyboard with MAC layout
• USB Mouse - (up to 3 buttons)
• USB IntelliMouse (scrollwheel)
• USB Hub
• Mouse-Trak trackball
• Logitech, Kensington and Microsoft Wheelmouse or Trackball on Mac CPUs with special drivers
• Logitech Cordless Elite Duo keyboard and mouse
• Logitech wireless (S510, EX110, diNovo, LX710,MX5000)
• Crystal Vision keyboard with touchpad
• Gyration keyboard/mouse (Go 2.4)
• NTI USB-PS/2-R Adapter
• NTI USB-SUN-R Adapter
• Kensington wireless (64379)
• MS Wireless Optical Desktop (3000 and 4000)
• HP P2360AA
• Fellowes wireless keyboard (KBR0108) with mouse (MSR0238T)
• Creative Desktop Wireless 8000
• DVI monitors
• Apple USB 2.0 Keyboard (MB110LL/A)
• Apple USB 2.0 Mouse (MB112LL/A)
Types of CPUs Supported:
Any USB CPU supporting USB version 1.0 or above including:
• USB WINxx
• USB MAC
• USB SUN
• USB Linux
• USB Unix
• USB Free BSD
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NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH
MATERIALS
Materials supplied with this kit:
• NTI UNIMUX-DVI-xHD (4,8 or 16 ports) USB DVI Video KVM Switch
• Line cord, country specific
• Rack mount kit
• CD with pdf file of this manual
• 1- DB9 Female-to-RJ45 Female adapter
• 1- DB25 Female-to-RJ45 Female adapter
• 1- 5 foot RJ45-to-RJ45 CAT5 patch cable
Materials Not supplied but REQUIRED:
• USB-DHEXT-xx-MM cable for each CPU being connected to the switch- for DVI monitor, USB keyboard, and USB mouse
support- available in 3, 6,10, and 15 foot lengths
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).
DVI-D-Male
USB Type A
Male
DVI-D-Male
Single Link
USBType A Male
USB-DHEXT-xx-MM
HDMI Type A Male
(3,6,10 and 15 foot cables available)
HDMI Type A
Male
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NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH
DEFINITIONS
• USB Composite
Device
• USB Hub
A USB device that contains multiple endpoints each representing input devices that cannot be separated
(i.e. a keyboard with a built-in mouse)
A USB device that allows one or more USB input devices to plug in to the USB. The hub has exactly one
upstream port with one or more downstream ports which input devices connect to
• CPU
Enclosure that contains the operating system and processor (i.e. Sun with SPARCstation5, Windows 95
with Pentium II)
• Input Device
• System
Keyboard or Mouse
One or more CPUs connected to one or more switches controlled by one or more input devices
USB CPU
USB-DHEXT-xx-MM
(required-not supplied)
Existing
cable
DVI Enabled
Monitor
USB CPU
Front View of UNIMUX-DVI-8HD
UNIMUX
RS232
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USB-DHEXT-xx-MM
(required-not supplied)
Typical Application
Existing
Command
Scan
Broadcast
87654321
161514131211109
USB
cables
USB Keyboard
Mouse
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Front View of UNIMUX-DVI-16HD
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RS232
ON
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DDC
Scan
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CommandBroadcast
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Rear View of UNIMUX-DVI-16HD
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1275 Danner Dr
Aurora, OH 44202
www.networktechinc.com
Tel:330-562-7070
Fax:330-562-1999
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MONITOR
FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
1. RS232- DIP switches for configuring switch address when RS232 is used
2. DDC- for refreshing the DDC information between the monitor and CPU
3. CPU Select Switches- push to manually switch to a specific CPU or change the switch operating mode
4. CPU Status LEDs- for visual indication of connection between the user and a specific CPU.
5. Mode Status LEDs- for visual indication of switch operating mode
6. IEC Connector w/Built-in 2A 240VAC Replaceable Fuse- for attachment of the IEC power cord to power the UNIMUX
7. Switch- for powering ON and OFF the UNIMUX
8. RS232- RJ45 serial connector- for attachment of RS232 control cable
9. CPU x- HDMI Type A female connector- for connection of the cable from the CPU(s)
10. MONITOR- female DVI connector- for connecting DVI cable from user monitor
11. USB- USB type A female connector- for connection of user USB keyboard and mouse
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