NTI RACKMUX-VS17-T, RACKMUX-DS17-T Installation And Operation Manual
RACKMUX®Series
RACKMUX-VS17-T
RACKMUX-DS17-T
Rackmount Drawer with SUN
Keyboard, LCD Monitor and
Trackball
Installation and Operation Manual
MAN083 Rev Date 2/25/2008
TRADEMARK
RACKMUX is a registered trademark of Network Technologies Inc in the U.S. and other countries.
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Copyright © 2007, 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 RACKMUX-VS17-T, RACKMUX-DS17-T,
RACKMUX-VS17-TN, and RACKMUX-DS17-TN are in conformity with European Standard EN55022.
Typographic Conventions
The following table describes the typographic changes used in this instruction.
Typeface Meaning Example
AAaaBBaaCCcc123 On-screen computer output
AAaaBBaaCCcc123
What you type, contrasted with on-screen
computer output; keyboard keys to press
C:>
C:> L
Press the Fn key
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Features and Functions................................................................................................................................................... 2
Installation ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Rack Mounting Instructions .........................................................................................................................................3
Optional Telco 2-Post Mounting ...............................................................................................................................4
Connect to a CPU........................................................................................................................................................ 4
Connect Extra Device ..................................................................................................................................................5
Connect Power ............................................................................................................................................................ 6
Power Up .....................................................................................................................................................................6
Display Functions ............................................................................................................................................................7
Standard Controls........................................................................................................................................................ 7
OSD Control Menu ......................................................................................................................................................7
OSD Main Menu- VGA Monitor ................................................................................................................................7
Brightness/Contrast Menu ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Color Menu ............................................................................................................................................................8
Position Menu ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
Setup Menu ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
OSD Main Menu- DVI Monitor .................................................................................................................................. 9
Brightness/Contrast Menu ................................................................................................................................... 10
Setup Menu ......................................................................................................................................................... 10
Keyboard Functions ......................................................................................................................................................11
Function Key Operation ..........................................................................................................................................11
Number Pad............................................................................................................................................................... 12
Other Functions of the "Fn" Key ................................................................................................................................13
Power Key .................................................................................................................................................................13
Numeric Keypad Option.............................................................................................................................................14
SAFETY......................................................................................................................................................................... 15
RACKMUX-VS17 Drawer Standard Specifications....................................................................................................... 16
General Specs ...........................................................................................................................................................16
LCD............................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Display Controller: VGA............................................................................................................................................. 16
Display Controller: DVI ..............................................................................................................................................16
OSD Control Board.................................................................................................................................................... 16
Keyboard....................................................................................................................................................................17
Trackball .................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Touchpad (option)..................................................................................................................................................... 17
DC Power (option) .....................................................................................................................................................17
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................................. 18
Index..............................................................................................................................................................................18
Warranty Information..................................................................................................................................................... 18
TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1- Mount RACKMUX to a standard rack ................................................................................................................................. 3
Figure 2- Position RACKMUX with clearance to open .......................................................................................................................3
Figure 3- Mount to Telco post with optional mounting brackets ......................................................................................................... 4
Figure 4- Connect a SUN USB CPU.................................................................................................................................................. 4
Figure 5- Cables for DVI video application.........................................................................................................................................5
Figure 6- Connect a USB device to the front (optional)......................................................................................................................5
Figure 7- Connect the power cord .....................................................................................................................................................6
Figure 8- OSD Controls .....................................................................................................................................................................7
Figure 9- US (English) Keyboard Layout ......................................................................................................................................... 11
Figure 10- Keyboard LED Indications ..............................................................................................................................................11
Figure 11- Keys of the Number Pad ................................................................................................................................................12
Figure 12- Additional multi-function keys .........................................................................................................................................13
Figure 13- U.S. SUN Keyboard with numeric keypad...................................................................................................................... 14
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NTI RACKMUX-VS17-T RACKMOUNT LCD MONITOR WITH SUN KEYBOARD AND TRACKBALL MOUSE
INTRODUCTION
The RACKMUX-VS17-T Drawer consists of a SUN Keyboard, Trackball, and LCD monitor integrated into a 1RU rack
mountable drawer with wrist pads. When access to a server rack is needed, the drawer can be pulled out and the display lifted up
like a notebook computer, revealing the keyboard and trackball. 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 NTI RACKMUX product line offers a range of KVM Drawer solutions ideal for rack and server management
applications, which will ensure reliability and serviceability.
The RACKMUX drawer includes an industrial grade 17” LCD monitor, a notebook-style keyboard with SUN extra keys
and a three-button trackball. The standard video format is VGA (-VS17-T), but single-link DVI support is optional (-DS17-T).
The keyboard and mouse interface supports SUN USB protocol and is compatible with SUN platform CPUs.
Installing the RACKMUX into any server environment will offer:
• A space saving 1RU design, easily mountable in any 19” cabinet/rack
• A forward-folding 17” TFT LCD with built-in OSD menu for screen adjustments
• Auto shut-OFF switch: Turns OFF the power to the monitor when the LCD is in a folded-closed position.
• Built-in 83-key (US) or 84-key (Europe) keyboard plus 14 SUN extra keys
• Standard 3-button trackball (3-button touchpad mouse optional)
• Support for USB connection of the keyboard and trackballl.
• Support for VGA or single-link DVI signals
• Front-access USB port for easy accessory USB 1.1 device connection
• An internal cable arm for proper cable management when sliding the drawer open and closed
• Added security with a drawer lock to prevent unwanted access
• Locking rails to prevent movement of the drawer when fully extended
• Built-in universal (100-240VAC) low power consumption power supply
• Multi-language support including: US(English), UK (English), German, French, Italian, Spanish
Materials Included with this kit:
9 NTI RACKMUX-VS17-T Drawer
9 IEC Power Cord- country specific
9 CD with pdf file of this owner's manual
9 USB-AB-2M 2 meter USB Type A male-to-USB Type B male cable
9 2 Keys for Lock
9 2 Rear Mounting Brackets with nuts
9 8 #10-32x3/4” screws and cage nuts for mounting to a rack
9 VEXT-THN-6-MM 6 foot VGA video cable (models with VGA Video support only)
9 DVI-D-6 6 foot DVI video cable (models with DVI Video support only)
Optional Cable:
USBVEXT-xx-MM for VGA Monitor and USB Keyboard and Mouse input (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
Options:
• DC Power option- for use with 36-72VDC input- add “48V” to the part number (i.e. RACKMUX-VS17-T48V )
• Touchpad mouse- drawer will have a touchpad-style mouse instead of a trackball- remove the “-T” from the part number (i.e.
RACKMUX-VS17)
• Rackmounting kit for two-post Telco rack - order RL-T15-TEL
• RACKMUX drawer with DVI support, instead of VGA- order RACKMUX-DS17-T.
• Numeric keypad option- for a separate 17-key numeric keypad, add “-N” to the part number (i.e. RACKMUX-VS17-TN)
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NTI RACKMUX-VS17-T RACKMOUNT LCD MONITOR WITH SUN KEYBOARD AND TRACKBALL MOUSE
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Front View
RACKMUX-VS17-T
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12
21A 21B
18
- or -
15
13
16
(RACKMUX-DS17-T)(RACKMUX-VS17-T)
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20
1
2
3
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5
6
Fn
10
Compose
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1
7
A
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9
Rear View
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RACKMUX-VS17-T
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 number lock is ON
8. CapsLock LED- illuminates when CapsLock Is ON
9. Scroll Lock LED- illuminates when the Scroll Lock keyboard feature is ON.
10. Fn LED- illuminates when Function Features are enabled (see page 11) .
11. Compose LED- illuminates when the SUN compose feature is locked ON
12. Keyboard- for manual data entry and computer control
13. Keylock- to prevent unauthorized use of the RACKMUX
14. Auto Shut-OFF- switch automatically shuts OFF the LCD display when the monitor is folded down
15. Trackball - for controlling mouse movements on the monitor and controlling the computer
16. USB Port- USB Type A female- for connection of any USB 1.1 compatible device (such as a flashdrive, printer, etc)
17. LCD Display- for viewing the video signal from the connected CPU
18. Wrist Pads- for user comfort
19. IEC Connector- for attachment of the IEC power cord to power the RACKMUX drawer
20. Switch- for powering ON and OFF the RACKMUX drawer
21. Video In- 21A. 15HD Female- for connection of the DVI video cable from the CPU (only in models that support VGA)
21B. DVI-D Female- for connection of a DVI-D video cable from the CPU (only in models that support DVI)
22. USB- USB Type B female- for connection of the USB devices cable from a USB CPU
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NTI RACKMUX-VS17-T RACKMOUNT LCD MONITOR WITH SUN KEYBOARD AND TRACKBALL MOUSE
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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.
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 more 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 bracket
flange on drawer
Secure bracket
to rail using two
screws and nuts
(supplied)
Front Cabinet
Rail
Drawer
Stud on drawer
Rear bracket overlapping
drawer
(Rear edge
of drawer)
Apply nuts (supplied) to studs and
secure rear brackets to drawer.
Rear Cabinet
Rail
Rear bracket
flange
Secure bracket
to rail using two
screws and nut
(supplied)
Figure 1- Mount RACKMUX to a standard rack
Note: To provide sufficient room for the LCD monitor to be opened to a proper viewing angle (a minimum 90 degree
position from the keyboard), ensure that all devices mounted above the RACKMUX extend no more than 1.75” from the
rack frame. (See Fig. 2)
Figure 2- Position RACKMUX with clearance to open
"X" must be
less than 1.75"
for LCD to open
to full 90
90
Side View of RACKMUX
X
Server mounted
above RACKMUX
in the same rack
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NTI RACKMUX-VS17-T RACKMOUNT LCD MONITOR WITH SUN KEYBOARD AND TRACKBALL MOUSE
Optional Telco 2-Post Mounting
If the Telco 2-post mounting bracket kit (NTI# RL-T15-TEL) is to be used, secure the short and long brackets to each side of the
drawer as shown in Fig. 2. Apply 2 nuts (supplied) per bracket to secure the brackets to the drawer. Apply two #10-32x3/4”
screws (supplied) per bracket to the post at the desired height. Slots are provided in the brackets to make minor depth
adjustments easy. Be sure to properly tighten all nuts and screws before using the drawer.
Figure 3- Mount to Telco post with optional mounting brackets
Connect to a CPU
The RACKMUX-VS17-T may be connected to a USB CPU with a VGA video port using the USB-AB-2M and VEXT-6-MM cables
provided as shown in Fig. 4.
NTI
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REAR VIEW OF RACKMUX-VS17-T
USB Type A Male
USB Type B
Male
USBVEXT-xx-MM
SUN USB CPU
15HD Male
Video Connector
Figure 4- Connect a SUN USB CPU
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