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
Materials Not Supplied, but REQUIRED .................................................................................................................1
Login to USB KVM Switch...........................................................................................................................................7
Password and User Name.....................................................................................................................................7
Remote PC Connection...............................................................................................................................................9
Features and Functions.................................................................................................................................................12
Standard Controls......................................................................................................................................................13
OSD Control Menu- 17 Inch VGA models (-V17)......................................................................................................13
OSD Main Menu .....................................................................................................................................................13
Color Menu .............................................................................................................................................................14
Position Menu.........................................................................................................................................................14
Function Key Operation..........................................................................................................................................16
OSD Control ..............................................................................................................................................................19
Guidelines for Navigating OSD Menus......................................................................................................................20
User Access Functions..............................................................................................................................................21
Help Mode...............................................................................................................................................................25
Normal Mode ..........................................................................................................................................................26
Password and User Name...................................................................................................................................27
User Login...............................................................................................................................................................28
Additional OSD Modes Available With Security Enabled..........................................................................................28
System Configuration .............................................................................................................................................29
Port Configuration...................................................................................................................................................29
User Configuration..................................................................................................................................................30
Edit User Account...................................................................................................................................................30
User Access Control...............................................................................................................................................31
Alternate Command Hot Key..................................................................................................................................34
Reset Port names...................................................................................................................................................34
Select Keyboard Language ....................................................................................................................................35
Serial Baud Rate.....................................................................................................................................................36
Serial Address.........................................................................................................................................................37
SUN’s 16 Extra Keys ..............................................................................................................................................38
Unit Address and Loop Back...............................................................................................................................40
NTI Switch Control Program For Windows 9X, NT, 2000, XP, Vista and 7 ..............................................................43
SerTest- RS232 Interface Test Program...................................................................................................................44
Main Options...........................................................................................................................................................44
RMTEST-RS232 Interface Test Program..................................................................................................................45
SUN RAY SUPPORT....................................................................................................................................................46
Preparation For Upgrade...........................................................................................................................................48
Start the Bootloader................................................................................................................................................49
Update the User Controller Firmware.....................................................................................................................50
Update the HID Port Controller Firmware...............................................................................................................50
Update the Vendor Specific Port Controller Firmware............................................................................................51
Read the Checksum of HID or Vendor Specific Port Controller Firmware.............................................................52
Rackmux-KVM Drawer Standard Specifications...........................................................................................................54
General Specs...........................................................................................................................................................54
OSD Control Board....................................................................................................................................................54
Troubleshooting For KVM Drawer.................................................................................................................................56
Figure 2- Install the cage nuts............................................................................................................................................................3
Figure 3- Install the rail assemblies ...................................................................................................................................................3
Figure 4- Check spacing of the rails ..................................................................................................................................................4
Figure 6- Apply remaining screws to complete installation ................................................................................................................5
Figure 7- Connect each CPU using a HDUSBVEXT-xx-MM cable....................................................................................................6
Figure 8- USB KVM Switch OSD Splash Screen...............................................................................................................................7
Figure 9- User login screen................................................................................................................................................................7
Figure 11- Connect Remote PC to KVM on IP at "LAN" port.............................................................................................................9
Figure 12- Login Screen for KVM on IP.............................................................................................................................................9
Figure 17- Keyboard LED Indications..............................................................................................................................................16
Figure 18- U.S. (English) keyboard with numeric keypad................................................................................................................17
Figure 19- U.K. (English) keyboard with numeric keypad................................................................................................................17
Figure 20- German keyboard with numeric keypad .........................................................................................................................18
Figure 21- Command Mode main menu-User..................................................................................................................................22
Figure 22- Administrator’s main menu.............................................................................................................................................23
Figure 25- Find Mode in use............................................................................................................................................................24
Figure 26- Main Menu help screen..................................................................................................................................................25
Figure 28- Broadcast List .................................................................................................................................................................26
Figure 29- User login screen............................................................................................................................................................27
Figure 30- Administrator's main menu.............................................................................................................................................27
Figure 31- User Login screen with security disabled .......................................................................................................................28
Figure 33- System Configuration menu ...........................................................................................................................................29
Figure 34- Port Configuration menu.................................................................................................................................................29
Figure 35- User Configuration..........................................................................................................................................................30
Figure 36- User Account menu........................................................................................................................................................30
Figure 37- Access Control list..........................................................................................................................................................31
Figure 41- Change value of Idle Timeout.........................................................................................................................................33
Figure 42- Change the value of OSD Blank Timeout.......................................................................................................................33
Figure 43- Alternate Command Hot Key selection window..............................................................................................................34
Figure 44- Press "R" to reset port names ........................................................................................................................................34
Figure 45- Select Language menu...................................................................................................................................................35
Figure 49- Adjust Serial Address.....................................................................................................................................................37
Figure 51- RS232 connection with Matrix-Y-1 cable........................................................................................................................41
Figure 52- Pinout of Matrix-Y-1 cable ..............................................................................................................................................41
Figure 53- Preparation for firmware upgrade...................................................................................................................................48
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INTRODUCTION
The RACKMUX® KVM Drawer with Built-In High Density USB KVM Switch combines a rackmount LCD monitor, keyboard,
touchpad mouse, a 4, 8 or 16-port USB switch.
Option: Include a KVM on IP device for remote access to the KVM switch and connected PCs- just add “-IP” to part number (i.e.
RACKMUX-V17-N-8USBHD-IP)
Option: USB device port for connection of a CAC card reader- add a “U” to the model number (RACKMUX-V17-N-8USBHDU)
Features Include:
• Available with forward-folding 17" TFT/LCD VGA monitor.
o 1280x1024 video resolution for 17" monitor.
o Tilt LCD up and back to adjust to any comfortable viewing angle to 120°
• Compatible with USB computers.
• Remotely access multiple computers connected to the USB KVM Switch using a standard Internet browser.
• Securely gain BIOS level access to systems for maintenance, support, or failure recovery over the Internet.
• Torque-friction hinges – monitor does not wobble, spring, or slam shut.
• Compact, heavy-duty tactile keyboard with 17-key numeric keypad.
• Drawer locks into place when open to prevent it from sliding in and out of the rack.
o Front quick-release latches for pushing the drawer back into the rack.
• Rugged steel construction with durable powder coat finish.
• LCD auto-shutoff in closed position.
• Optional KVM on IP™ requires no client software. Secure connections can be made with any browser.
Materials Included:
• RACKMUX KVM Drawer
• IEC Power cord- country specific
• Rackmount kit
• DB9 Female-to- RJ45 Female adapter
• DB25 Female-to-RJ45 Female adapter
• 5 foot RJ45-to-RJ45 CAT5 p atch cable
• CAT5-CO-MF Crossover Adapter
• CD with PDF file of this manu al, RS232 control software, and more
Materials Not Supplied, but REQUIRED
• HDUSBVEXT-xx-MM cable for each CPU being connected to the switch
Where: xx is the length of the cable in feet (3,6,10, or 15 feet available)
MM indicates male-to-male connector
Cables can be purchased from Network Technologies Inc by calling 800-RGB-TECH (800-742-8324) or 330-562-7070
or by visiting our website at www.networktechinc.com
15HD-Male
USB Type A
Male
HD15 Male
Video
USBType A Male
.
HDUSBVEXT-xx-MM
(3,6,10 and 15 foot cables available)
HD15 Male
High Density
15HD-Male
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RACKMUX SINGLE-PERSON INSTALLATION
Your NTI RACKMUX Drawer was designed for easy installation by one person with a minimum of tools and effort. Follow the
simple steps below to quickly install your RACKMUX Drawer.
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
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.
Labeled
Rail assemblies are adjustable in len gth from 24” to 40”.
on the CD.
Figure 1- Adjustable rail assemblies
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R
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.
Ext ender Rail
Rail Flange
Extender Rail
Cage
Nuts
Rear Rack
Support
Cage
Nuts
Front Rack
Support
Figure 2- Install the cage nuts
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 Front
ack Rear
Install two
screws in each
Figure 3- Install the rail assemblies
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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
Right Rail
17-1/4"
Front Rack Supports
Figure 4- Check spacing of the rails
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 5- Rail guides
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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 6- Apply remaining screws to complete installation
9. Tighten securely the four screws applied to the rear rail flanges in step 4.
10. Make your cable connections according to your RACKMUX Drawer instructions.
Your NTI RACKMUX Drawer is now installed and ready for use.
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CABLE CONNECTIONS
Connect CPUs
1. For each CPU:
• Connect a USB type A cable end of a HDUSBVEXT-xx-MM cable to a USB type A female user device port on a CPU.
• Connect the 15HD blue male cable end of a HDUSBVEXT-xx-MM cable to the video port of the same CPU.
• Connect the 15HD yellow male cable end of the HDUSBVEXT-xx-MM cable to a yellow “CPU x” port on the USB KVM
switch. (See Figure 7)
Port color may be
black or yellow
Figure 7- Connect each CPU using a HDUSBVEXT-xx-MM cable
2. Power-ON the CPUs.
• 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 RACKMUX.
Note: The order in which the CPUs and switch are powered up does not matter. A power strip can be used.
3. Power-ON the RACKMUX. (The RACKMUX can be powered at any time.)
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Login to USB KVM Switch
Immediately after powering ON the RACKMUX, the OSD splash screen shown below will appear on the monitor if the RACKMUX
keyboard is in USB mode (see page 17) :
If the OSD Splash screen does not display, press <
monitor.
If the security option is enabled, 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.
Press any key to open the Command Mode menu.
Ctrl> + <`> (accent/tilde key). The OSD menu will automatically appear on the
Figure 8- USB KVM Switch OSD Splash Screen
If security is enabled and you are prompted for a name and password, login as the admini strator.
Password and User Name
The factory settings are:
• default user name = <root>
• default password = <nti>
Note: The username for the administrator cannot be changed
from "root”.
After login the Command Mode menu will open and the USB KVM Switch will be ready to configure and use. For more details on
the use of the USB KVM Switch, RS232 Control and more, see man039.pdf entitled “UNIMUX-USBV-xHD High Density USB
KVM Switch Installation and Operation Manual” on the Product Manual CD.
Note: The RS232 connector on the USB KVM switch is connected and used as described in the UNIMUX-USBV-xHD
manual. It is not used as described in the KVM-IP manual that is also included with this product. The RS232 port
referred to in the KVM-IP manual is not accessible and therefore not applicable to this product.
Figure 9- User login screen
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Connect CAC Card Reader
If the RACKMUX you have purchased includes the USB port option (RACKMUX-V17-N-8USBHD
connection of a CAC card reader. When used, the CAC card reader will connect to the PC attached to the selected “CPUx” port.
Figure 10- Install CAC card reader
U), then it supports the
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Remote PC Connection
If the KVM on IP option was purchased (RACKMUX-V17-N-8USBHD-IP):
1. Make a connection between an available RJ45 Ethernet port on a PC and the “LAN” port on the RACKMUX switch. A five foot
patch cable and crossover adapter have been included for this purpose.
Figure 11- Connect Remote PC to KVM on IP at "LAN" port
2. The default IP of the KVM on IP is 192.168.0.70. The Ethernet port on the PC must be configured with an IP of 192.168.0.xxx
where xxx is any number except 70. You may need to configure the Ethernet port network information on the PC such that it can
connect to the KVM on IP device in the USB KVM switch
Note: Connecting to the KVM on IP requires the installation of the Java Runtime Environment. A link to the web page
from which it can be downloaded and installed in addition to a Windows compatible copy of the application is provided
on the Product Manual CD.
3. Open a browser window on the PC. Type “192.168.0.70” into the URL address block. A login prompt will appear.
4. Enter the default user name and password for the KVM on IP:
Username = super
Password = pass
Figure 12- Login Screen for KVM on IP
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5. The KVM on IP will open the main menu. If you wish to change the network configuration, go to “Device Settings”, and then
“Network” to open the network configuration settings page for the KVM on IP. If you don’t need to change the n etwork settings,
skip directly to step 10.
Figure 13- Network Configuration screen
6. Enter the desired network connection settings (IP address, subnet mask, gateway) as compatible with your network.
Make note of these settings in case you need them later.
7. With the settings updated, press “Apply” to implement the changes in the KVM on IP. Your browser connection to the KVM
on IP is no longer valid.
8. To restore connection to the KVM on IP, change the IP address on the PC back to an address compatible with your network
and now also compatible with the KVM on IP.
Having configured the KVM on IP to be compatible with your network, you can now make a direct cable connection (crossover
adapter not needed) to your network through a router or switch.
9. Enter the new IP address in the browser URL address block. Log back into the KVM on IP.
10. With a proper login, a window “
Remote Console Preview” will be displayed. Click on the link “Click to open”.
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Figure 14- Remote Console Preview
A connection will be made between your remote PC and the RACKMUX Drawer. The screen that opens is a virtual PC that
enables you to control the RACKMUX switch just as if you were actually at the keyboard of the RACKMUX. Using the mouse,
switch between the virtual PC and your actual computer interface.
Instruction for operating the USB KVM Switch can be found on page 19.
Note: When using the OSD menu to control the USB KVM switch from the remote PC, use only the keyboard to navigate
the menus. The mouse will work as described in the UNIMUX-USBV-xHD manual when used from the RACKMUX-based
keyboard, but it is not reliable when used through the KVM on IP connection.
If the remote connection is closed while in the KVM on IP menu, to re-open the connection click on “
KVM Console”.
“
Note: There are more features available in the menu for the KVM on IP, but their use or configuratio n is not necessary in
the operation of the RACKMUX-V17-N-8USBHD-IP.
Remote Control”, then
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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
#
LABEL PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
1 Power
--- Green/Red LED Indicates operation status
2
Menu
3
Up Arrow
4
Down Arrow
5
Select
6
NumLock
7
CapsLock
8
Scroll Lock
9
Fn
10
--- LCD Displayfor viewing the video signal from the connected CPU
11
--- Auto Shut-OFFswitch automatically shuts OFF the LCD display when the monitor is folded down
12
--- 3-button mousefor controlling mouse movements on the monitor and controlling the computer
13
--- Keylock to prevent unauthorized use of the RACKMUX
14
--- Keyboardfor manual data entry and computer control
15
--- IEC Connectorfor attachment of the IEC power cord to power the RACKMUX drawer
16
--- Switchfor powering ON and OFF the RACKMUX drawer
17
18 CPU x
19 RS232
LAN
20
USB Port
21
More information on the use of the USB KVM Switch features can be found on the manual CD in man039.pdf entitled “UNIMUXUSBV-xHD High Density USB KVM Switch Installation and Operation Manual”
Button press to turn the LCD monitor ON and OFF
Green = Power-ON, Video Input Signal OK
Red = Suspend / Stand-by, or no Video Input Signal
Button press to turn ON the OSD menu
Button press to move the cursor in the OSD menu up
Button press to move the cursor in the OSD menu down
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)
Green LED illuminates when the number lock is ON
Green LED illuminates when CapsLock is ON
Green LED illuminates when the Scroll Lock keyboard feature is ON.
Green LED illuminates when Function Features (page 13) are enabled
15HD yellow female
high-density
RJ45 female for attaching RS232 interface cable from a CPU to control the functions of one or
RJ45 female (OPTIONAL) for connection to an Ethernet for remote user control via KVM on IP
USB Type A female
for connection of CPU cables for video and device support
more switches
(OPTIONAL) for USB cable of a CAC card reader
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DISPLAY FUNCTIONS
An NTI RACKMUX with a 17” monitor supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024, and a 20” monitor supports resolutions up to 1600 x
1200, each with a refresh rate at between 55 and 76Hz. The quality of the image on the LCD monitor is adjustable using an On
Screen Display (OSD) menu using the control buttons on the RACKMUX.
Standard Controls
The RACKMUX has 5 standard control buttons and a power LED. The 5 standard control buttons o perate as follows:
• The Power button turns the R ACKMUX LCD and backlight ON and OFF as desired.
• The Power LED located immediately below the Power button is a dual color
LED. It will illuminate with a green color when the RACKMUX is powered
ON and working properly. It will illuminate with a red color if the RACKMUX
is powered ON but there is no input signal detected.
• The
• The Up and Down Arrow buttons are used to navigate through the menus.
Once an item is highlighted, pressing the Menu button will select it.
Menu button is used to bring up the OSD menu where the various
settings of the LCD display can be adjusted. Once the OSD screen is
displayed, the Menu button is used to make selections within the menus.
See "OSD Control Menu" (below) for more on LCD display settings.
Move the cursor up or down as desired to highlight an item for selection.
Power
ON/OFF
Power LED
Menu
Up Arrow
Down Arrow
Select/
Auto Adjust
Controls for the
OSD Menus
•The Select button is used to make selections within the OSD menus when the OSD menu is ON. When the OSD menu is
OFF, the Select button will act as an
of the image on the monitor.
OSD Control Menu- 17 Inch VGA models (-V17)
The OSD (On Screen Display) Menu enables the user to select the desired characteristics of the LCD display. To activate the
OSD Menu, press the
10-60 seconds and it will automatically be cleared from the screen.
OSD Main Menu
Selection Purpose Range
Brightness/Contrast Increase/decrease panel brightness/contrast level 1-100
Color R,G,B color temperature control 1-100
Position
Setup
Exit Exit from the OSD control menu
Menu button (above). To turn the Menu back OFF, either select "EXIT" from the main menu or just wait
• Video Image horizo ntal and vertical position control
• Clock setting
• Phase control
• Control OSD Image positio n on screen
• Set time OSD will stay on screen before auto shutoff
• Select the language of the OSD menu
Figure 15- OSD Controls
Auto Adjust button to keep the user from having to use the menus to adjust the quality
1-100
-10 to 60 seconds
Several languages (see page 8)
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Brightness/Contrast Menu
Selecting the Brightness/Contrast menu will bring up a screen in which the user can adjust the brightness and contrast levels of
the LCD display. Using the
sections and press the
Select EXIT when finished to return to the Main Menu.
Up or Down Arrows to navigate the menu, highlight either the BRIGHTNESS or CONTRAST
Select button to choose the option to adjust. Then use the Up or Down Arrow to adjust the setting.
Color Menu
Selecting the Color menu will bring up a screen in which the user can adjust the Red, Green, and Blue color levels (values from 1-
100) of the LCD display. With the RED, GREEN, or BLUE sections highlighted, (use the
them), press the
Select EXIT when finished to return to the Main Menu.
Select button to choose the option to adjust. Then use the Up or Down Arrow to adjust the setting.
Up or Down Arrow to move between
Position Menu
Selecting the Position menu will bring up a screen in which the user can select AUTO ADJUST to automatically adjust the
horizontal and vertical position of the displayed image on the monitor, as well as adjust the clock and phase settings if they are not
correct. The user can also individually adjust these settings if so desired. With any of the sections highlighted, (use the
Down Arrow to move between them), press the Select button to choose the option to adjust. Then use the Up or Down
to adjust the setting as needed. Select EXIT when finished to return to the Main Menu.
Arrow
Up or
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