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.
Application Note: This manual applies to UNIMUX-USBV-xO switches made on or after October 1, 2004.
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Typographic Conventions
The table below offers examples of text format and its meaning when that format is used in place of the standard font (Helvetica)
used throughout this manual.
Typeface meaning Font Configuration Example
On-screen computer output Courier New-(not bold)
What you type on the computerCourier New-bold
FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS.......................................................................................................................................3
To Mount to a Rack .....................................................................................................................................................4
USING THE UNIMUX USB KVM SWITCH.....................................................................................................................8
Front Panel Control......................................................................................................................................................8
MODES OF OPERATION...............................................................................................................................................9
Normal Mode ..........................................................................................................................................................10
No SUN Sleep Mode ..............................................................................................................................................10
Select Country Code...............................................................................................................................................10
Mice and Trackballs with MACs..............................................................................................................................11
Enabling the Security Feature ................................................................................................................................12
User Login Mode.....................................................................................................................................................13
ADDITIONAL MODES AVAILABLE WITH SECURITY ................................................................................................14
User Name List.......................................................................................................................................................15
Alternate Command Hot Key..................................................................................................................................16
USER ACCESS FUNCTIONS.......................................................................................................................................18
Normal Mode ..........................................................................................................................................................20
Select Ports For Broadcast.....................................................................................................................................21
Select Ports For Scan.............................................................................................................................................22
Language Selection................................................................................................................................................22
MAC Ports Configuration........................................................................................................................................22
Help Mode...............................................................................................................................................................25
RS232 Connections and Configuration.....................................................................................................................26
Unit Address and Loop Back..................................................................................................................................27
NTI Switch Control Program For Windows 9X, NT, 2000, Vista and 7.....................................................................29
SerTest- RS232 Interface Test Program...................................................................................................................29
Main Options...........................................................................................................................................................29
International Sun Keyboards.....................................................................................................................................32
Port Assignments in OSD..........................................................................................................................................36
Pinout of RS232 port on UNIMUX.............................................................................................................................38
Specifications for Straight-Through Serial Cable for CPU Connection.....................................................................38
Figure 1- Secure rackmount ears to switch.....................................................................................................................4
Figure 2- Secure switch to a rack....................................................................................................................................4
Figure 3- Connect a VGA multi-scan monitor .................................................................................................................5
Figure 4- Connect the device(s)......................................................................................................................................5
Figure 5- Connect the AC line cord.................................................................................................................................6
Figure 6- Connect each CPU..........................................................................................................................................6
Figure 10- User Login screen........................................................................................................................................13
Figure 13- User Name List screen................................................................................................................................15
Figure 14- Edit the user access list...............................................................................................................................15
Figure 15- Alternate Command Hot Key.......................................................................................................................16
Figure 21- Select ports for broadcasting.......................................................................................................................21
Figure 22- Select ports for scanning.............................................................................................................................22
Figure 23- Select the keyboard language.....................................................................................................................22
Figure 24- Configure Ports for MAC screen..................................................................................................................23
Figure 29- RS232 connection with Matrix-Y-1 cable.....................................................................................................27
Figure 30- Pinout of Matrix-Y-1 cable ...........................................................................................................................27
Figure 31- RS232 Communication Illustrated...............................................................................................................27
Figure 33- Connections for Cascading..........................................................................................................................33
Figure 34- Cascaded configuration with multi-user slaves ...........................................................................................34
Figure 36- Master to slave cable connections- multi-user switches..............................................................................35
Figure 37- Slave Port Identification...............................................................................................................................36
Figure 38- Rear View of UNIMUX-USBV-4O-A ............................................................................................................37
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NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH
INTRODUCTION
The UNIMUX-USBV-xO (formerly referred to as KEEMUX-USBV-xU) USB KVM switch (UNIMUX) allows access to any Windows,
MAC, or SUN USB CPUs from one monitor, USB keyboard and USB mouse (up to 32 CPUs as a single switch or 512 CPUs when
cascaded). 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. Video formats up to 2048X1536 at 150MHz bandwidth can be d isplayed from all
platforms.
Available Options
• Switch models are available in 60 or 50 Hz, and 110 or 220V.
• RS232- Control the switch(s) from the serial port of any CPU with an RS232 port. To order RS232- add “RS” to the model
number (i.e. UNIMUX-USBV-xO-RS)
• Configuration is expandable by cascading switches
• Audio support to enable user to connect stereo speakers to receive audio signals from connected CPUs- add "-A" to the part
number (model UNIMUX-USBV-4O-A (4,8,16 and 32 port models only))
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 spec ial drivers
• VGA, XGA, SVGA, and most DVI monitors (when used with NTI DVIF-15HDM adapter)
• NTI USB-PS/2 Adapter
• NTI USB-SUN Adapter
• Belkin wireless F8E832-BNDL
• Kensington wireless (64379)
• MS Wireless Optical Desktop (3000 and 4000)
• MS Wireless Optical Desktop (X08-77995)
• HP P2360AA
• Fellowes wireless keyboard (KBR0108) with mouse (MSR0238T)
• Creative Desktop Wireless 8000
• Unotron Scrollseal Washable Optical Mouse (M11)
• 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 Windows (all)
• USB MAC
• USB SUN
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NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH
MATERIALS
Materials supplied with this kit:
• NTI UNIMUX-USBV-xO (x=2,4,8,16, or 32 ports) USB KVM Switch
•
110VAC or 220VAC at 50 or 60Hz-5VDC/2.0A AC Adapter
• Line cord, country specific
• Rack mount kit (4 and 8 port models only)
• CD with pdf file of this manual
Materials Not supplied but REQUIRED:
•A USBVEXT-xx-MM cable for each USB CPU being connected to the switch must be used for monitor, keyboard and mouse
interface.
•An SA-xx-MM cable with 3.5mm stereo plug on each end for each audio source to be connected (models with audio support
only) SA-xx-MM cables are available from NTI in 3,6,10, 15, 25, 35, 50 and 100 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).
DEFINITIONS
•USB Composite
Device
• USB Hub
• CPU
• Input Device
• System
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
Enclosure that contains the operating system and processor (i.e. Sun with SPARCstation5, Windows 95
with Pentium II)
Keyboard or Mouse
One or more CPUs connected to one or more switches controlled by one or more input devices
1. CPU Status LEDs- for visual indication of connection between the user and a specific CPU.
2. RS232- (optional) DIP switches for configuring switch address when RS232 is used
3. CPU Select Switches- push to manually switch to a specific CPU or change the switch operating mode
4. Mode Status LEDs- for visual indication of switch operating mode
5. IEC Connector- for attachment of country-specific power cord
6. Power Switch- to power up or power down the UNIMUX
7. RS232-(optional) 9DB male connector- for attachment of RS232 control cable
8. CPU x- USB type B female connector-for connection of USB device cable from CPU(s)
9. DEVICES- USB type A female connector- for connection of user USB device(s)
10. VIDEO-x- 15H D female connectors- for connecting video cables from CPUs
11. MONITOR- 15HD female connector- for connection of the user vid eo mo nitor
Front View of UNIMUX-USBV-8O -RS
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ScanCommandBroadcast
1234
5678
Rear View of UNIMUX-USB V-8O-RS
910
USB DEVICES
MONITOR
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7 3 6 2 5 1
VIDEOVIDEO
UNIMUX
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NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH
RACKMOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
This NTI switch was designed to be mounted to a rack or to sit 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.
Front of Switch
NTI Switch
6-32x3/16"
Flat Head
Screws
(Provided)
Rackmount Ear
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.
3/16" Diam eter Screw s
(not provided)
NTI Switch
Rack
Captive Nuts
(not provided)
Figure 2- Secure switch to a rack
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NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH
INSTALLATION
1. It is not necessary to turn the CPUs or monitors OFF during this installation.
2. Connect the cable from a VGA multi-scan monitor to the 15HD connector labeled “MONITOR” on the UNIMUX (See Fig. 3
below.)
7. Connect each CPU to the USB switch using a USBVEXT-xx-MM video and input device interface cable – REQUIRED
(not supplied). (See Fig. 6 below.)
8. Group the input device and monitor interface cables from each CPU, making sure that cables from the first CPU are
connected to the UNIMUX at connectors CPU 1 and VIDEO 1. Cables from the second CPU should
connect to CPU 2 and VIDEO 2 connectors...etc.
Rear View of UNIMUX-USB V- 8 O -R S
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CPU 8
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CPU 4CPU 3CPU 2CPU 1
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CPU 7
CPU 6CPU 5
USB DEVICES
MONITOR
8 4
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VIDEOVIDEO
Input Device Port
Rear View of Windows USB CPU
USB Type A Male
USB Type B
Male
USB Typ e A
Female
Video Port
15HD Female
Video Connecto r
USB Type B
Female
USBVEXT-xx-MM
15HD Male
Video Connector
Figure 6- Connect each CPU
15HD Female
Video Connector
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NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH
Power-Up Sequence
• The UNIMUX can be powered at any time.
• The CPUs can be powered at any time although if a CPU needs a keyboard and/or mouse at power-ON it should be powered
after connecting to and powering-ON the UNIMUX.
•USB input devices (keyboard and mouse) can be hot plugged to and from the UNIMUX at any time.
Immediately after powering ON the UNIMUX, the following splash screen will appear on the monitor (ex c ept on 2-port model):
If the security option is enabled (see page 12 for details on the
"Security Option"), when the UNIMUX is powered up the user will
be prompted for a username and password to continue. If the
security option is not enabled the monitor will display the desktop
image for the connected CPU and the user can continue with
normal operation of the connected CPU.
Limitations
•Only USB input device or hub cables can be connected to the UNIMUX at the USB Type A female ports labeled "DEVICES".
(See Features and Functions on page 3, item 11.)
• A USB hub (single or multi-port) can be used provided only USB input devices are plugged into it.
• Only a USB Windows or SUN keyboard or USB mouse may be connected to the USB port on a USB MAC keyboard
• A maximum of 8 input devices may be connected to the UNIMUX either directly or through hubs.
See Fig. 7 for some examples of input device combinations that can be used with the UNIMUX.
USB Type A
Male Connectors
USB Windows Keyboard
Typical Installation- 1 Keyboard, 1 Mouse
USB
Mouse
USB MAC Keyboard
USB Windows Keyboard
USB Windows Keyboard
Optional- Multiple keyboards and mice
USB MAC Keyboard
USB
Mouse
USB
Hub
USB
Mouse
USB MAC Keyboard
Optional- MAC USB keyboard and mouse
2 USB hubs in series (Dai sy-Chained)
USB
Mouse
Figure 7- Compatible device combinations
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NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH
USING THE UNIMUX USB KVM SWITCH
Once the UNIMUX is properly connected, the UNIMUX will enable a connection to be made between the CPUs attached to its
VIDEO and CPU ports and the monitor and input devices attached to the MONITOR and DEVICES ports. The LEDs on the
control panel of the UNIMUX will illuminate depending on w hich port (and corresponding CPU) is being connected to the monitor
and input devices.
The UNIMUX can be controlled by three methods:
• front control panel using touch-switches and LEDs
• keyboard control through Command Mode
• mouse clicks from within some menus of OSD Command Mode
Front Panel Control
There is a touch-switch and LED on the front panel of the UNIMUX for each CPU the switch will connect the monitor and
input devices to. Pressing any touch-switch on the front panel of the UNIMUX will connect the corresponding CPU to the monitor
and input devices.
Holding down any front panel touch-switch for more than 2 seconds will cause the UNIMUX to cycle through all modes of
operation including COMMAND, BROADCAST, SCAN, and NORMAL (described in "Basic Command Mode" on page 9 and in
"User Access Functions" starting on page 18). The three MODE LEDs on the front panel indicate which mode is selected.
Release the touch-switch when the LEDs indicate the desired mode. When no mode LEDs are illuminated the user is in Normal
Mode controlling directly the CPU to which the user is connected through the UNIMUX.
Keyboard Control
Keyboard control of the UNIMUX can be achieved using either of two methods:
•Basic Command Mode- operated strictly by using keyboard commands as instructed below. Basic Command Mode
is only applicable in UNIMUX-USBV-2.
• OSD Command Mode- operated using the keyboard and mouse in conjunction with OSD menus superimposed
onto the monitor. For all models other than UNIMUX-USBV-2, use the menus as instructed on page 12.
By pressing <Ctrl> + < ` > (accent key), the user can enter Command Mode (either Basic, or OSD). Once in Command
Mode, typing a series of commands will cause the UNIMUX to connect the user to any one CPU connected to the switch.
Pressing the <Esc> key will exit Command Mode.
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MODES OF OPERATION
Basic Command Mode
In order to control the UNIMUX with the keyboard connected, Command Mode must be enabled. To enter Command Mode from
the keyboard:
Press
Ctrl
+
NOTE: Basic Command mode is only used in a UNIMUX-USBV-2. All other UNIMUXUSBV-x switches have OSD installed. To control these models, proceed to “OSD
CONTROL” on page 12. If this is a UNIMUX-USBV-2, continue on this page.
When the COMMAND LED is illuminated, all 3 status lights on the keyboard will illuminate (if they aren't already due to caps lock,
scroll lock, and/or num lock) to indicate that Command Mode is enabled and the following functions are available:
Basic Command Functions
Function: Keystroke:
Increment Port
Decrement Port
Toggle Scan Mode
ON and OFF
Toggle Broadcast Mode
ON and OFF
Set scan time-out
period for each port.
Select a specific
port
Configure port to connect
To a MAC CPU
Configure port to connect
To a Windows or SUN
CPU
Exit Command Mode
Ioror
D
S
B
T
P
M
W
Esc
oror
(The SCAN Mode LED will
also toggle ON and OFF)
(The Broadcast Mode LED
will toggle ON and OFF.)
(0-2)
-
-
+
+
x
0
0
0
-
x
-
x
+
x
+
FYI: The user must exit Command Mode to type to a CPU.
To exit Command Mode, either hold down any touch-switch on the
front panel for more than 2 seconds, OR press <ESC> on the
board.
ke
(select the next
higher port
ex. 01 02)
(select the next
lower port
ex. 02 01)
(0-9)
x
-
(P0x would be P01 or P02)
(x= 1or 2 <M> + <0> + <1> will enable function on Port 1
<M> + <0> + <2> will enable function on Port 2. Keyboard
LED's will flash once to confirm command. )
(x= 1or 2 <W> + <0> + <1> will disable function on Port 1
<W> + <0> + <2> will disable function on Port 2. Keyboard
LED's will flash once to confirm command. )
Scan Mode
To activate or deactivate Scan Mode press <S> while in Command Mode. When in Scan Mode the switch scans to each port
with a CPU powered-ON. (The SCAN LED on the front panel will illuminate and remain ON while in Scan Mod e. ) T he port with
the CPU powered-ON remains active while in use until it becomes idle for the configured dwel l time (default time-out period is 5
seconds) before switching to the next powered-ON CPU port. See Command Mode section above for configuring the scan dwell
time.
Note: The keyboard and mouse must remain idle for the full scan dwell time before the switch selects the next active
port.
~
`
`
(0-9)
x
(ACCENT
KEY)
KEY SYMBOLS LEGEND:
or
PRESS EITHER KEY
CHORDED SEQUEN CE- PRESS CONSECUTIVELY
AND KEEP KEYS PR ESSED UNTIL ALL ARE PRESSED.
+
PRESS CONSECUTI VEL Y
-
(xxx from 002 to 255. ie. T00 2
would set the time-out period
for 2 seconds)
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