NTI RACKMUX-V15, RACKMUX-V17, RACKMUX-D17 Installation And Operation Manual

RACKMUX

®

Series

RACKMUX-V15/17

RACKMUX-D17

Rackmount Drawer with Keyboard, LCD

Monitor and Mouse

Installation and Operation Manual

MAN047 Rev Date 6/08/2015

RACKMUX-V17-N (Front and Rear View)

TRADEMARK

RACKMUX is a registered trademark of Network Technologies Inc in the U.S. and other countries.

COPYRIGHT

Copyright © 2007, 2015 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.

Typographic Conventions

The following table describes the typographic changes used in this instruc t ion.

Typeface

AAaaBBaaCCcc123 On-screen computer output

AAaaBBaaCCcc123

Meaning Example

C:>

What you type, contrasted with on-screen
computer output; keyboard keys to press

C:> L

Press the Fn key

i

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction......................................................................................................................................................................1

Features and Functions...................................................................................................................................................2

Installation .......................................................................................................................................................................3

Rack Mounting Instructions .........................................................................................................................................3

Extension Bracket Method........................................................................................................................................3

One-Man Installation Method....................................................................................................................................4

Optional Telco 2-Post Mounting ...............................................................................................................................7

Connect to a CPU........................................................................................................................................................8

Connect Extra Device..................................................................................................................................................9

Remote PC Connection.............................................................................................................................................10

Manual IP Address Change....................................................................................................................................12

Software IP Address Change .................................................................................................................................13

Connect Power..........................................................................................................................................................14

DC Power Option....................................................................................................................................................14

Power Up...................................................................................................................................................................14

Display Functions..........................................................................................................................................................15

Standard Controls......................................................................................................................................................15

OSD Control Menu- 15 and 17 Inch VGA models (-V15/-V17).................................................................................15

OSD Main Menu .....................................................................................................................................................15

Brightness/Contrast Menu......................................................................................................................................16

Color Menu .............................................................................................................................................................16

Position Menu.........................................................................................................................................................16

Setup Menu.............................................................................................................................................................17

OSD Control Menu-DVI Model (-D17).......................................................................................................................17

OSD Main Menu .....................................................................................................................................................17

Brightness/Contrast Menu......................................................................................................................................18

Setup Menu.............................................................................................................................................................18

OSD Control Menu- 17 Inch Hi-Resolution Model (-HR)...........................................................................................19

OSD Main Menu .....................................................................................................................................................19

Keyboard Functions ......................................................................................................................................................21

Function Key Operation..........................................................................................................................................21

Number Pad............................................................................................................................................................22

Other Uses of the Function Key..............................................................................................................................23

Numeric Keypad Option.............................................................................................................................................24

PS/2-USB Keyboard/Mouse Mode............................................................................................................................25

Korean keyboard option................................................................................................................................................26

SAFETY.........................................................................................................................................................................27

Rackmux-KVM Drawer Standard Specifications...........................................................................................................28

General Specs...........................................................................................................................................................28

LCD – 15” ..................................................................................................................................................................28

LCD – 17” ..................................................................................................................................................................28

LCD – 17” Hi-Resolution............................................................................................................................................28

Display Controller: VGA (-15 & -17) ..........................................................................................................................29

Display Controller: DVI (-17)......................................................................................................................................29

OSD Control Board....................................................................................................................................................29

Keyboard....................................................................................................................................................................29

Touchpad...................................................................................................................................................................29

Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................................................30

Index..............................................................................................................................................................................30

Warranty Information.....................................................................................................................................................30

ii

TABLE OF FIGURES

Figure 1- Mount RACKMUX to a standard rack.................................................................................................................................3

Figure 2- Adjustable rail depth...........................................................................................................................................................4

Figure 3- Install cage nuts..................................................................................................................................................................4

Figure 4- Install rail assemblies .........................................................................................................................................................5

Figure 5- Adjust distance between rails.............................................................................................................................................5

Figure 6- Slide the RACKMUX into the rails ......................................................................................................................................6

Figure 7- Secure the RACKMUX.......................................................................................................................................................6

Figure 8- Position RACKMUX with clearance to open.......................................................................................................................7

Figure 9- Mount to Telco post with optional mounting brackets.........................................................................................................7

Figure 10- Connect a PS/2 CPU........................................................................................................................................................8

Figure 11- Connect a USB CPU........................................................................................................................................................8

Figure 12- Cables used for RACKMUX with DVI video support.........................................................................................................9

Figure 13- Connect a USB 1.1 device to the front (optional)..............................................................................................................9

Figure 14- Connect Remote PC to KVM on IP at "LAN" port...........................................................................................................10

Figure 15- Remote Console Preview...............................................................................................................................................11

Figure 16- Login Screen for KVM on IP...........................................................................................................................................12

Figure 17- Network Configuration screen ........................................................................................................................................12

Figure 18- Connect the power cord .................................................................................................................................................14

Figure 19- DC Power Option Terminal Block...................................................................................................................................14

Figure 20- OSD Controls .................................................................................................................................................................15

Figure 21- US(English) Keyboard Layout ........................................................................................................................................21

Figure 22- Keyboard LED Indications..............................................................................................................................................21

Figure 23- Keys of the Number Pad ................................................................................................................................................23

Figure 24- Additional multi-function keys.........................................................................................................................................23

Figure 25- U.S. (English) keyboard with numeric keypad................................................................................................................24

Figure 26- U.K. (English) keyboard with numeric keypad................................................................................................................24

Figure 27- German keyboard with numeric keypad .........................................................................................................................25

iii

NTI RACKMUX-V15/17 RACKMOUNT LCD MONITOR WITH KEYBOARD AND MOUSE

INTRODUCTION

The RACKMUX-V15/17 Drawer (RACKMUX) consists of a Keyboard, Touchpad, and LCD monitor integr ated 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 displa y
lifted up like a notebook computer, revealing the keyboard and mouse. 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 serviceabi lity.

The RACKMUX will switch between USB and PS/2 standar ds for versatile connection to a CPU. The forward-folding LCD
monitor is offered in either 15” or 17” (designated in the product name as -15 or -17) a nd the video format can be either VGA or
single-link DVI (designated by –V or –D: example RACKMUX-V15). For user input, the drawer offers a notebook-st yle keyboard,
wrist-pad, and a three-button touchpad. The keyboard and mouse can be connected usin g USB and PS/2 cables. USB and PS/2
interfaces will remain active at all times and the keyboard and mouse can be switched, at any time, to use either one. The
RACKMUX-V15/-V17 also provides a front panel USB 1.1 port for the connection of an external USB device.

The keyboard and mouse interface is compatible with Windows platform CPUs. This multiple interface capability reduces
equipment costs by ensuring that a single console is compatible with various PC/server input devices.

Installing the RACKMUX into any server environment will offer:

• A space saving 1RU design, easily mountable in any 19” cabinet/rack

• A forward-folding 15” or 17” T FT 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 with wrist pad

• Standard 3-button mouse touchpad

• Support for PS2 and USB con nections for the keyboard and mouse.

• Support for VGA (15” or 17” model) or sing le-link DVI signals (17” model only)

• Front-access USB port for easy accessory USB 1.1 device connection

• An internal cab le 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 univ ersal (100-240VAC) low power consumption power supply

• Multi-languag e support including: US(English), UK(English), German, French, Italian, Spanish

Materials Included with this kit:

9 NTI RACKMUX-V15/17 Drawer with VGA Video support

~or~

9 NTI RACKMUX-D17 Drawer with DVI Video support
9 2 Keys for Lock
9 One-Man Installation Mounting System with hardware
9 IEC Power Cord- country specific
9 CD with a pdf file of this owner's manual and the drawer installation manual
9 USB2-AB-6 6 foot USB 2.0 Type A male-to-USB Type B male cable
9 VVKINT-6-MM 6 foot PS/2 mouse and keyboard cable (not included with KVM on IP model)
9 VEXT-THN-6-MM 6 foot VGA video cable (models with VGA Video support only)
9 DVI-DS-2M-MM 2 meter DVI video cable (model with DVI Video support only)
9 5 foot RJ45-to-RJ45 CAT5 patch cable (model with KVM on IP only)

9 CAT5-CO-MF Crossover Adapter (model with KVM on IP only)

Alternative Cables (not supplied): (available in 3,6,10 and 15 foot lengths)
VKMEXT-xx-MM for VGA Monitor and PS2 Keyboard and Mouse input

USBVEXT-xx-MM for VGA Monitor and USB Keyboard/Mouse input and USB device support

where:
xx is the length of the cable in feet
MM indicates male-to-male connector

Option:

• Numeric keypad option- for a separate 17-key numeric keypad, add “-N” to the part number (i.e. RACKMUX-V17-N)

• KVM on IP option- for a RACKMUX with a KVM on IP unit for remote access, add “-IP” to the part number

(i.e. RACKMUX-V17-N-IP)

• Hi-Resolution Monitor- for a 17” RACKMUX with hi-resolution mon itor (1920 x 1200)- add “HR” to the part number (i.e.

RACKMUX-V17HR (available on 17” models only))

• 24V option- for a RACKMUX that operates at 18-36VDC (24VDC nominal), - add “-24V” to the part number (i.e. RACKMUX-

V17-N-24V)

Cables can be purchased from Network Technologies Inc by calling

[phone] (800-RGB-TECH) in the US and Canada or (330) 562­7070 (worldwide).

1

NTI RACKMUX-V15/17 RACKMOUNT LCD MONITOR WITH KEYBOARD AND MOUSE

18

Front View
RACKMUX-V17

15

21A 21B

13

16

14

17

- or -

(RACKMUX-D17)(RACKMUX-V17)

19

1

2
3

4
5
6

1

7

A

22

9

24

2320

Rear View
RACKMUX-V17

8

Fn

10

PS/2

11 12

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 Featur es (page 21) are enabled.

11. USB LED- illuminates when RACKMUX drawer is in USB mode

12. PS/2 LED- illuminates when RACKMUX drawer is in PS/2 mode

13. 3-button mouse- for controlling mouse movements on the monitor and controlling the computer

14. Keylock- to prevent unauthorized use of the RACKMUX

15. Auto Shut-OFF- switch automatically shuts OF F the LCD display when the monitor is folded down

16. keyboard- for manual data e ntry and computer control

17. USB Port- USB Type A female- for connection of any USB 1.1 compatible device (such as a flashdrive, printer, etc)

18. LCD Display- for vie wing the video signal from the connected CPU

19. IEC Connector- for attachment of the IEC power cord to power the RACKMUX drawer

20. Switch- for powering ON and OFF the RACKMUX dra wer

21. Video In- 21A. 15HD Female- for connection of the VGA video cable from the CPU (onl y in models that support VGA video)

21B. DVI-D Female- for connection of a DVI-D video cable from the CPU (only in models that support DVI)

22. USB- USB T

23. Keyboard Connector- purple 6 pin miniDIN female- for connection of the PS/2 keybo ard cab le from a PS/2 CPU

24. Mouse Connector- green 6 pin miniDIN female- for connection of the PS/2 mouse cable from a PS/2 CPU

ype B female- for connection of the USB cable from a USB CPU

2

NTI RACKMUX-V15/17 RACKMOUNT LCD MONITOR WITH KEYBOARD AND MOUSE

s

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 ac cording 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 we r

Secure bracket
to rail using two

screws and nuts
(supplie d)

Front Cabinet
Rail

Drawer

Stud on dra we r

Rear bracket overlapping
drawer

(Rear edge
of dra w er)

Apply nuts ( supplie d) to s t uds and
secure rear brackets to drawer.

Re ar Ca binet
Rail

Rear bracket
flange

Secure bracket
to rail using two

screws and nut
(supplied)

Figure 1- Mount RACKMUX to a standard rack

3

NTI RACKMUX-V15/17 RACKMOUNT LCD MONITOR WITH KEYBOARD AND MOUSE

One-Man Installation Method

If you would like to see a video of this installation, see the link on the page that opens when you insert the CD that accompanied
your RACKMUX, or open “single-person-installation.mp4” on the CD.

1. Locate and unpack the hardware bag. Your hardware bag will include all items n e cessary 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.

XXXXX

Labeled

Rail assemblies are adjustable in length from 24” to 40”.

Figure 2- Adjustable rail depth

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.

Extender Ra il

Rail Flange

Extender Ra il

Cage
Nuts

Rear Rack
Support

Cage
Nuts

Front R ack
Support

Figure 3- Install cage nuts

4

NTI RACKMUX-V15/17 RACKMOUNT LCD MONITOR WITH KEYBOARD AND MOUSE

4. Install the right rail assembly. The end with the label “Right Front” mounts to the front rack support. Install only the center
screw through the rail flange to the rack support and cage nut using the #10-32 x 1/2” flat head machine screw provided. (See
image below.) Do not tighten at this time. Install the left rail assembly in the same fashion. The end with the label “Left Front”
mounts to the front rack support.

5. Install two #10-32 x 3/4” pan-head screws in the rear of each rail assembly as shown below. Do not tighten at the time.

Install one flat
head screw in
the center in
each side at the
front

Rack Rear

Rack Front

Install two
screws in each
side at the rear

Figure 4- Install rail assemblies

6. Measure the distance between the inside of the rails at the front of the rack. Adjust the distance to 17-1/4” and tighten the flat­head screws to the rail flanges securely.

Left Rail

Front Rack Supports

Figure 5- Adjust distance between rails

Right Rail

17-1/4"

5

NTI RACKMUX-V15/17 RACKMOUNT LCD MONITOR WITH KEYBOARD AND MOUSE

7. Lineup the rail guides on the RACKMUX drawer with the slots in the front of the left and right rails and slide the drawer into the
rack. The rail guides should be positioned such that the wide lip of the guide is on the backside of the rail. Slide the drawer i n
completely.

View of rail guide from the front of the rack support View of rail guide from the backside of the rail

Rail guides

Wide lip of rail guide

Figure 6- Slide the RACKMUX into the rails

8. Apply four more #10-32 x 3/4” pan-head machine screws (two for each) through the holes in the drawer flanges, through the
holes in the left and right rails, into the cage nuts in the rack supports. Tighten each securely.

Apply two
more screws
on each side

There should
be a total of
six screws
the front now.

at

Figure 7- Secure the RACKMUX

9. Tighten securely the four screws applied to the rear rail flanges in step 4.

6

NTI RACKMUX-V15/17 RACKMOUNT LCD MONITOR WITH KEYBOARD AND MOUSE

Note: To provide sufficient room for the LCD monitor to be opened to a p ro per 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 Figure 8)

"X" must be
less than 1.75"
for LCD to open
to full 90

90

Side View of RACKMUX

Server mounted

X

above RACKMUX
in the same rack

Figure 8- Position RACKMUX with clearance to open

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 br ackets to each side of the
drawer as shown in Figure 9. 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 9- Mount to Telco post with optional mounting brackets

7