NTI RACKMUX-DS17-N-16DVIHD, RACKMUX-DS17-N-4DVIHD, RACKMUX-DS17-NT-8DVIHD, RACKMUX-DS17-N-8DVIHD, RACKMUX-DS17-NT-16DVIHD Installation And Operation Manual
RACKMUX Series
RACKMUX-DS17-N-4/8/16DVIHD
DVI USB SUN KVM Drawer with USB KVM
Switch and DVI Video Support
Installation and Operation Manual
MAN082 Rev Date 7/6/2018
TRADEMARK
RACKMUX is a registered trademark of Network Technologies Inc in the U.S. and other countries.
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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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................................................1
Models Available.......................................................................................................................................................1
Types of CPUs Supported........................................................................................................................................1
Features....................................................................................................................................................................1
Option .......................................................................................................................................................................1
MATERIALS....................................................................................................................................................................2
FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS.......................................................................................................................................3
INSTALLATION...............................................................................................................................................................4
Rack Mounting Instructions .........................................................................................................................................4
Extension Bracket Method........................................................................................................................................4
One-Man Installation Method....................................................................................................................................5
Optional Telco 2-Post Mounting ...............................................................................................................................8
Connect The Cables....................................................................................................................................................9
RS232 Connection..................................................................................................................................................10
Power-Up Sequence..................................................................................................................................................10
USING THE UNIMUX....................................................................................................................................................11
Front Panel Control....................................................................................................................................................11
Keyboard Control.......................................................................................................................................................11
Command Mode........................................................................................................................................................11
Scan Mode..............................................................................................................................................................12
Broadcast Mode......................................................................................................................................................12
Normal Mode ..........................................................................................................................................................12
No Sun Sleep Mode................................................................................................................................................13
Select Country\Language Code..............................................................................................................................13
RS232 CONTROL.........................................................................................................................................................14
RS232 Connections and Configuration.....................................................................................................................14
Remote Connection................................................................................................................................................14
Baud Rate...............................................................................................................................................................14
Unit Address and Loop Back..................................................................................................................................15
Command Protocol.................................................................................................................................................16
NTI Switch Control Program For Windows 9X, NT, 2000, XP, And Vista.................................................................18
SerTest- RS232 Interface Test Program...................................................................................................................18
Main Options...........................................................................................................................................................18
DISPLAY FUNCTIONS.................................................................................................................................................20
Standard Controls......................................................................................................................................................20
OSD Control Menu ....................................................................................................................................................21
OSD Main Menu .....................................................................................................................................................21
Brightness/Contrast Menu......................................................................................................................................21
Setup Menu.............................................................................................................................................................22
KEYBOARDS................................................................................................................................................................23
Keyboard Configuration.............................................................................................................................................23
TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................................................................................................24
RACKMUX SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................................................25
General Specs...........................................................................................................................................................25
LCD – 17” ..................................................................................................................................................................25
Display Controller: DVI ..............................................................................................................................................25
OSD Control Board....................................................................................................................................................25
Keyboard....................................................................................................................................................................25
Trackball ....................................................................................................................................................................26
Touchpad...................................................................................................................................................................26
INDEX............................................................................................................................................................................26
WARRANTY INFORMATION........................................................................................................................................26
TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1- Mount RACKMUX to a standard rack.................................................................................................................................4
Figure 2- Adjustable rail depth...........................................................................................................................................................5
Figure 3- Install cage nuts..................................................................................................................................................................5
Figure 4- Install rail assemblies .........................................................................................................................................................6
Figure 5- Adjust distance between rails.............................................................................................................................................6
Figure 6- Slide the RACKMUX into the rails ......................................................................................................................................7
Figure 7- Secure the RACKMUX.......................................................................................................................................................7
Figure 8- Position RACKMUX with clearance to open.......................................................................................................................8
Figure 9- Mount to Telco post with optional mounting brackets.........................................................................................................8
Figure 3- Connect each CPU.............................................................................................................................................................9
Figure 4- Connect the power cord .....................................................................................................................................................9
Figure 5- Connect RS232 control terminal.......................................................................................................................................10
Figure 6- CPU Select switches, status LEDs and Mode LEDs ........................................................................................................11
Figure 7- Country\Language Codes for international SUN keyboards.............................................................................................13
Figure 8- RS232 DIP switches .........................................................................................................................................................14
Figure 9- RS232 connection with Matrix-Y-1 cable..........................................................................................................................15
Figure 10- Pinout of Matrix-Y-1 cable..............................................................................................................................................16
Figure 11- RS232 Communication Illustrated..................................................................................................................................16
Figure 12- OSD Controls .................................................................................................................................................................20
Figure 13- U.S. (English) SUN Keyboard with numeric keypad.......................................................................................................23
Figure 14- French SUN Keyboard with numeric keypad..................................................................................................................23
NTI RACKMUX KVM Drawer with UNIMUX Switch
INTRODUCTION
The RACKMUX-DS17-N(T)-xDVIHD is a KVM Drawer with USB KVM Switch (RACKMUX) that combines a rackmount 17” TFT /
LCD DVI monitor, SUN keyboard, trackball or touch pad mouse, and USB KVM switch (UNIMUX) in a space-saving 1RU industrial
strength drawer. The RACKMUX is equipped with a built-in switch function, which allows control of up to sixteen DVI -enabled
USB computers with a single SUN keyboard, trackball or touchpad and DVI monitor. When access to a server rack is needed, the
drawer can be pulled out and the display lifted up like a notebook com puter, revealing the SUN keyboard and trackball or
touchpad. When the drawer is not in use, the display can be folded forward and down so the 1RU drawer can be pushed into the
cabinet easily and smoothly, helping to organize and streamline busy server rooms.
The onboard USB KVM switch allows access to any DVI-enabled Windows, MAC, or SUN USB CPUs from one DVI monitor, USB
keyboard and USB mouse (up to 16 CPUs). Internal microprocessor circuitry allows all USB CPUs to be booted simultaneousl y
without keyboard error. Port selection is accomplished through switches on the keyboard tray or keyboard comman ds.
Models Available
RACKMUX-DS17-NT-4DVIHD - KVM Drawer with 17" TFT/LCD DVI monitor, trackball mouse and 4-port UNIMUX
RACKMUX-DS17-N-4DVIHD - KVM Drawer with 17" TFT/LCD DVI monitor, touchpad mouse and 4-port UNIMUX
RACKMUX-DS17-NT-8DVIHD - KVM Drawer with 17" TFT/LCD DVI monitor trackball mouse and 8-port UNIMUX
RACKMUX-DS17-N-8DVIHD - KVM Drawer with 17" TFT/LCD DVI monitor, touchpad mouse and 8-port UNIMUX
RACKMUX-DS17-NT-16DVIHD - KVM Drawer with 17" TFT/LCD DVI monitor, trackball mouse and 16-port UNIMUX
RACKMUX-DS17-N-16DVIHD - KVM Drawer with 17" TFT/LCD DVI monitor, touchpad mouse and 16-port UNIMUX
Types of CPUs Supported
Any DVI-enabled USB CPU supporting USB version 1.0 or above including:
USB WINxx
USB MAC
USB SUN
Features
Entire unit is only 1RU (1.75") high
High-quality metal construction (ideal for most industrial and commercial settings)
17" Rack Mount LCD Monitor features a wide viewing angle
1280x1024 resolution
A forward-folding 17” TFT LCD DVI monitor
Includes rack mount kit suitable for SUN and most EIA 19" racks
Fits varying rack depths from 22” to 39” deep via adjustable mounting brackets
DVI Video Compatible
Powered by 110 or 220VAC, 50 or 60Hz with country-specific line cord
Auto shut-OFF switch: Turns OFF the power to the monitor when the LCD is in a folded-closed position
Standard 3-button touchpad
Added security with a drawer lock to prevent unwanted access
Locking rails to prevent movement of the drawer when fully extended
Multi-language support including: US(English), UK(English), German, French, Italian, and Spanish
Option
Rackmounting kit for two-post Telco rack - order RL-T15-TEL
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MATERIALS
Materials supplied with this kit:
NTI RACKMUX-DS17-N(T)-xDVIHD KVM Drawer with USB KVM Switch (where x= 4,8 or 16)
Line cord, country specific
Set of keys for keylock
2 Rear Mounting Brackets w/ 4 nuts
8pcs #10-32x3/4” screws and cage nuts for mounting to a rack
URL slip with address to pdf of this manual
1- DB9 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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Front View
RACKMUX-DS17-NT-8DVIHD
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Scan
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Compose
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Rear View
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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
1. Power Button- press to turn the LCD monitor ON and OFF
2. Power LED- Indicates operation status
Green = Power-ON, Video Input Signal OK
Red = Suspend / Stand-by, or no Video Input Signal
3. Menu Button- press to turn ON the OSD menu
4. Up Arrow Button- press to move the cursor in the OSD menu up
5. Down Arrow Button- press to move the cursor in the OSD menu down
6. Select Button- press to select a menu item (when OSD menu is ON) or press to auto adjust the video quality (when OSD
menu is OFF)
7. NumLock LED- illuminates when the Num Lock is ON
8. CapsLock LED- illuminates when Caps Lock is ON
9. Scroll Lock LED- illuminates when the Scroll Lock keyboard feature is ON
10. Compose LED- illuminates when the Compose ke yboard feature is ON
11. Keylock- to prevent unauthorized use of the RACKMUX
12. 3-button Touch Pad or Trackball- for controlling mouse movements on the monitor and controlling the computer
13. Keyboard- for manual data entry and computer control
14. Auto Shut-OFF- switch automatically shuts OFF the LCD display when the monitor is folded down
15. LCD Display- for viewing the vide o signal from the connected CPU
16. CPU Select Switch- push to manually switch to a specific CPU or change the switch operating mode
17. CPU Status LED- for visual indication of connection between the user and a specific CPU
18. Mode Status LEDs- for visual indication of switch operating mode
19. IEC Connector w/Built-in 2A 240VAC Replaceable Fuse- for attachment of the AC power cord to power the RACKMUX
drawer
20. Power Switch- to pow er the RACKMUX ON/OFF
21. RS232- RJ45 connector- for attachment of an RS232 control cable
22. CPU x- HDMI Type A female connectors- for connecting USB-DHEXT-xx-MM cables from CPUs
23. RS232 DIP Switches- for controlling the baud rate of the RACKMUX for RS232 communic ation
24. DDC- recessed button used to reset DDC information between the RACKMUX and the connected CPU
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INSTALLATION
Rack Mounting Instructions
The RACKMUX was designed to be mounted to a rack and includes mounting flanges to make attachment easy. The rails that
are provided for rack mounting will either be empty studs for insertion through slots in a rear extension bracket, or rail guides for
one-man installation to a front and rear bracket set. Depending upon the method provided, install your RACKMUX accordi ng to
the instructions below.
Stud for mount to
extension bracket
Guide for one-man installation method
Extension Bracket Method
1. Determine the mounting height in the rack for the drawer. It should be a height comfortable to use the keyboard and see the
LCD display. Mark holes in each of the 4 corner cabinet rails at points all level with each other.
2. Secure the rear brackets to the rear rack cabinet rails. Apply the top screws (supplied) for each bracket to the holes marked in
step 1.
3. Lift the keyboard into position and line the studs on the left and right sides up with the slotted openings in the rear bracket.
Apply the nuts (supplied) to the studs but do not tighten the nuts yet.
FYI: There are 4 mounting studs provided on each side of the RACKMUX. Depending on the depth of the rack and
distance apart of the cabinet rails, the position of the rear bracket may make all 4 studs available for use. In this case,
apply the 2 nuts to the studs furthest apart from each other on each side.
4. Slide the drawer in until the top holes in the front bracket flanges line up with the holes marked in step 1. Secure the front
brackets on the drawer to the front cabinet rails with two screws per bracket. Be sure to tighten the screws securely. Then
tighten the nuts applied in step 3.
5. Apply one more screw to each of the rear brackets to finish.
Front brac ket
flange on dra wer
Figure 1- Mount RACKMUX to a standard rack
Secure bracket
to rail using two
screws and nuts
(supplied)
Front Cabinet
Rail
Drawer
Stud on dra wer
Rear bracket overlapping
drawer
(Rear edge
of dra w er)
Apply nuts ( supplie d) t o studs and
secure rear brackets to drawer.
Re ar Cabi ne t
Rail
Rear bracket
flange
Secure bracket
to rail using two
screws and nut
(supplied)
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One-Man Installation Method
If you would like to see a video of this installation, see the “single-person-installation” video .
1. Locate and unpack the hardware bag. Your hardware bag will include all items neces s ary to install the specific RACKMUX
model (see the manual that accompanied your RACKMUX drawer), including the following hardware unique to the Single-Person
hardware installation:
10- #10-32 cage nut
2- #10-32 x 1/2” flat-head machine screw
8- #10-32 x 3/4” pan-head machine screw
To install the rails you will need only a tape measure and Phillips screwdriver.
2. Unpack the left and right rail assemblies. Each are labeled “Right Front” and “Left Front” to indicate their intended position and
orientation. Extend each rail assembly to the dimension required for your rack. Rail assemblies are adjustable to fit within a rack
between 24” and 40” in depth.
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Labeled
3. Install six #10-32 cage nuts at the front of the rack in positions where the RACKMUX will be mounted (three in each side).
Install four more cage nuts at the rear of the rack in positions straight across from the upper and lower cage nuts installed in front.
Rail assemblies are adjustable in length from 24” to 40”.
Extender Ra il
Rail Flange
Figure 2- Adjustable rail depth
Extender Ra il
Cage
Nuts
Rear Rack
Support
Cage
Nuts
Front R ack
Support
Figure 3- Install cage nuts
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