NTI UNIMUX-4X8-U, UNIMUX-4X8-UDT, UNIMUX-8X8-U, UNIMUX-2X8-UDT, UNIMUX-8X16-U Installation And Operation Manual
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NTI
NETWORK
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TECHNOLOGIES
INCORPORATED
1275 Danner Dr
Aurora, OH 44202
www.networktechinc.com
Tel:330-562-7070
Fax:330-562-1999
TM
UNIMUX
Series
UNIMUX-nXm-U
Multi-user USB KVM Switch
Installation and Operation Manual
Software Version 1.34
MAN028 Rev 3/26/07
TRADEMARK
UNIMUX is a trademark of Network Technologies Inc in the U.S. and other countries.
COPYRIGHT
Copyright © 2002-2007 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 other wise,
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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................................................1
Definitions....................................................................................................................................................................1
Compatibility................................................................................................................................................................1
ORDERING INFORMATION...........................................................................................................................................1
MATERIALS....................................................................................................................................................................2
Materials Supplied: ...................................................................................................................................................2
Materials Not Supplied, but REQUIRED .................................................................................................................2
FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS.......................................................................................................................................3
Additional Features......................................................................................................................................................4
RACK MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS..............................................................................................................................5
INSTALLATION...............................................................................................................................................................6
USING THE NTI UNIMUX USB KVM SWITCH............................................................................................................10
Basic Operation.........................................................................................................................................................10
Keypad Control..........................................................................................................................................................10
OSD CONTROL............................................................................................................................................................11
Security Option..........................................................................................................................................................11
Enabling The Security Feature...............................................................................................................................11
Password and User Name...................................................................................................................................11
User Login Mode.....................................................................................................................................................12
Additional OSD Modes Available With Security Enabled..........................................................................................12
Administration Mode...............................................................................................................................................12
Administrator Password..........................................................................................................................................13
User Name List.......................................................................................................................................................14
Edit User.................................................................................................................................................................14
Alternate Command Hot Key.....................................................................................................................................16
User Access Functions..............................................................................................................................................16
Command Mode .....................................................................................................................................................16
Scan Mode..............................................................................................................................................................18
Broadcast Mode......................................................................................................................................................18
Sharing Mode..........................................................................................................................................................19
Normal Mode ..........................................................................................................................................................19
Edit Mode................................................................................................................................................................19
Change Settings .....................................................................................................................................................19
Broadcast Mode Configuration...............................................................................................................................20
Scan Mode Configuration.......................................................................................................................................20
MAC Ports Configuration........................................................................................................................................20
Maintenance Mode .................................................................................................................................................21
Search Mode...........................................................................................................................................................22
Help Mode...............................................................................................................................................................22
F3- Display Information..............................................................................................................................................23
Select Language........................................................................................................................................................23
Keyboard Mapping.....................................................................................................................................................24
Key Equivalents.........................................................................................................................................................24
Mouse Click Equivalents............................................................................................................................................24
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SUN’s 16 Extra Keys ..............................................................................................................................................24
RS232 CONTROL.........................................................................................................................................................26
Remote Connection................................................................................................................................................26
Baud Rate............................................................................................................................................................26
Unit Address and Loop Back...............................................................................................................................26
RS-232 Command Protocol.......................................................................................................................................28
RS-232 Command Protocol Quick Reference........................................................................................................28
Autostatus............................................................................................................................................................28
Matrix Switcher's Control Program For Windows 9X, NT, AND 2000.......................................................................29
SerTest- RS232 Interface Test Program...................................................................................................................29
Main Options...........................................................................................................................................................29
Matrix Operations....................................................................................................................................................29
Setup Options.........................................................................................................................................................30
RMTEST-RS232 Interface Test Program..................................................................................................................30
CASCADING.................................................................................................................................................................31
Limitations..................................................................................................................................................................31
Cable Connections ....................................................................................................................................................32
Operating Cascaded Switches..................................................................................................................................34
SUN RAY SUPPORT....................................................................................................................................................34
SAFETY STATEMENTS...............................................................................................................................................35
CABLES ........................................................................................................................................................................35
TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................................................................................................36
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................................36
INDEX............................................................................................................................................................................37
WARRANTY INFORMATION........................................................................................................................................37
TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1- Mount Switch to a Rack......................................................................................................................................................5
Figure 2- Install user monitor(s).........................................................................................................................................................6
Figure 3- Install user devices (mouse and keyboard) ........................................................................................................................7
Figure 4- Use USB-A+A-5M to extend a device, or a computer.........................................................................................................7
Figure 5- Group user ports by like number…………………………………………………………………………………………………….8
Figure 6- Group CPU ports by like number........................................................................................................................................8
Figure 7- Connect each CPU using a USBVEXT-xx-MM cable.........................................................................................................8
Figure 8- LCD display and keypad...................................................................................................................................................10
Figure 9- User login screen..............................................................................................................................................................11
Figure 10- Administration Mode Menu.............................................................................................................................................12
Figure 11- Administrator password menu........................................................................................................................................13
Figure 12- User Name List...............................................................................................................................................................14
Figure 13- Edit User Menu...............................................................................................................................................................14
Figure 14- Command Mode main menu ..........................................................................................................................................16
Figure 15- Command Mode additional options................................................................................................................................17
Figure 16- Change Settings menu...................................................................................................................................................19
Figure 17- Broadcast Mode port selection.......................................................................................................................................20
Figure 18- Maintenance Mode menu...............................................................................................................................................21
Figure 19- Port information- system structure..................................................................................................................................23
Figure 20- Select Language menu...................................................................................................................................................23
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Figure 21- Keyboard layouts............................................................................................................................................................25
Figure 22- RS232 connection with Matrix-Y-1 cable........................................................................................................................26
Figure 23- Pinout of Matrix-Y-1 cable..............................................................................................................................................27
Figure 24- Cascading with only multi-user units ..............................................................................................................................31
Figure 25- Cascaded configuration with single-user masters ..........................................................................................................32
Figure 26- Cascaded switch cable connections...............................................................................................................................33
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INTRODUCTION
The NTI UNIMUX-nXm-U (formerly referred to as ST-nXm-USBV-U) is a multi-user / USB KVM Switch, (n= number of users, m=
number of CPUs). It allows multiple users (up to 8), each with USB user devices and monitor, to communicate directly with any
WINDOWS, MAC and/or SUN USB CPU (up to 32) connected to the switch. These CPUs can be file servers, web servers, etc.
The auto-boot circuitry in the UNIMUX USB KVM switch allows all CPUs to boot simultaneously without keyboard and/or mouse
error.
Definitions
• CPU
• User Device
• System
• OSD
Enclosure that contains the operating system and processor
Keyboard or Mouse
One or more CPUs connected to one or more switches controlled by one or more user devices
On Screen Display
Compatibility
Supported USB CPUs:
• Windows USB CPUs
• SUN (including all SUN Blades and SUN Rays) USB CPUs (see page 34 re: SUN Ray support )
• MAC USB CPUs
Supported User Devices and Monitors:
• VGA, XGA, SVGA, and most DVI monitors (when used with NTI DVIF-15HDM adapter)
• Most USB mice and keyboards
• Polyvision Whiteboard with USB support
ORDERING INFORMATION
The UNIMUX USB KVM switch is built to a specific size ranging from 2 to 8 users and 8 to 32 CPUs. The switch is built at the
factory based on the specified size ordered. The switch has USB inputs and outputs that support all platforms and are configured
with interface cables, see interface cable section. The “n” in the part number UNIMUX-nXm--U represe nts the number o f users.
Select either 2, 4, or 8 user switches. The “m” in the part number represents the number of CPUs. The switch is available with
either 8, 16, 24, or 32 sets of CPU ports. It is not necessary to connect a user or CPU to each port (I.e. a UNIMUX-2x16-U switch
has the capability of supporting 16 CPUs, but can have only 10 CPUs connected and 6 empty ports.
UNIMUX-nXm-U
Replace the “n” with either 2, 4, or 8
Replace the “m” with either 8, 16, 24, or 32
The following list represents the available sizes that can be ordered:
UNIMUX-2X8-U UNIMUX-4X8-U UNIMUX-8X8-U
UNIMUX-2X8-UDT UNIMUX-4X8-UDT UNIMUX-8X16-U
UNIMUX-2X16-U UNIMUX-4X16-U UNIMUX-8X24-U
UNIMUX-2X32-U UNIMUX-4X32-U UNIMUX-8X32-U
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MATERIALS
Materials Supplied:
• NTI UNIMUX-nXm-U Multi-user USB KVM Switch
• IEC Power cord- country specific
• 4-#10-32 x 3/4" pan head screws and 10-32 cagenuts (server cabinet mounting hardware)
• CD with pdf file of this manual
Materials Not Supplied, but REQUIRED
• USBVEXT-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
See page 35 for some of the available cables.
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FEA TURES AND FUNCTIONS
1. Keypad- buttons for user control over switch functions
2. LCD Display- for visual indication of connection between the user and a specific CPU.
3. CPU x- USB Type B female connectors- for connection of CPU device cables
4. USB User Device x- USB Type A female connectors- for connection of user device cables
5. Power switch- for turning the power to the UNIMUX On/Off
6. IEC Power Connector- for attachment of power cord (not available on all units)
7. Fuse Holder- holder for replaceable 2A 240VAC overcurrent protection fuse (not available on al l units)
8. RS232- for attaching RS232 interface cable from a CPU to control the functions of one or more switches
9. MONITOR x- 15HD female connectors- for connection of user monitors
10. VIDEO x- 15HD female connectors- for attachment of video cables from CPUs
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Additional Features
• A single CPU can be used by one or shared by several users.
• Any USB type user device can control any USB CPU (Windows, MAC, and SUN platforms).
• Power cycle circuit control allows the UNIMUX switch to be powered OFF, then ON, at any time without affecting the attached
CPUs. (This assumes that the CPU supports hot plugging.)
• Security features can be enabled on a user port by user port basis.
• A microprocessor is dedicated to each CPU, preventing connected CPUs from locking up.
• Any user device cable can be hot-plugged.
• Typically the LCD display indicates the CPU to which each user is connected.
• 10 configurations can be saved in memory by the user for instant setup recall.
• No dip-switches or jumpers necessary to configure.
• Video formats up to 1920X1200 can be displayed from all platforms.
• Users can control the switch using the On Screen Display
• RS-232 control
• Matrix Switcher's Control Program
interface. (Windows only.)
allows control of the switch with one CPU serial port. (Windows-based software is provided.)
provides easy and powerful graphical control of matrix switches through the RS-232
(OSD)
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RACK MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
This NTI switch was designed to be directly mounted to a rack and includes a mounting flange to make attachment easy.
Install 4 cage nuts (supplied) to the rack in locations that line up with the holes (or slots) in the mounting flange on the NTI switch.
Then secure the NTI switch to the rack using four #10-32 x3/4” screws (supplied). Each screw should be of sufficient length to
go completely through the NTI mounting flange, rack frame and fully engage all threads in the captive nut. Be sure to tighten all
mounting screws securely.
Do not block power supply vents in the NTI switch chassis (if provided) . Be sure to enable adequate airflow in front of and
behind the NTI switch.
Attach all cables securely to the switch and where necessary supply adequate means of strain relief for cables.
Cage Nuts
10-32
(supplied)
Rack Screws
(supplied)
Figure 1- Mount Switch to a Rack
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INSTALLATION
It is not necessary to turn OFF power to CPUs or monitors during this installation unless RS-232 is going to be connected. All
cables, except for the RS-232 cables, may be hot plugged.
If using RS-232 Control see RS-232 section on page 26 for more information. Observe normal precautions when connecting the
RS232 cables to the CPU. Refer to the owners manual for the CPU being connected for precautions, if any.
1. Connect the 15HD male cable end from each user monitor to the female 15HD ports labeled "MONITOR x " on the rear of the
UNIMUX switch. See Figure 2.
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Figure 2- Install user monitor(s)
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2. Connect the user devices to the USB type A female ports labeled USB USER DEVICES on the rear of the UNIMUX switch.
(See Figure 3.) Ensure that the monitors and related user devices are connected to ports having the same port numbers.
(See Figure 5.)
Note: If device cables are not long enough to reach the UNIMUX switch, they can be extended either 5 or 10 meters
using either 1 or 2 NTI USB-A+A-5M Improved Active USB 5 Meter Extensions (purchased separately). (See Fi gu re 4.)
Contact your NTI salesperson for more details by calling (800) 742-8324 (800-RGB-TECH) or (330) 562-7070 or visit our
website at http://www.networktechinc.com
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Figure 3- Install user devices (mouse and keyboard)
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SWITCH
USB TYPE A
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Figure 4- Use USB-A+A-5M to extend a device, or a computer
USB-A+A-5M
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Figure 5- Group user ports by like number Figure 6- Group CPU ports by like number
3. For each CPU:
• Connect a USB type A cable end of a USBVEXT-xx-MM cable to a USB type A female user device port on a CPU.
Connect the USB type B cable end of the same cable to a CPU x port on the UNIMUX switch. Note the port’s
number. (See Fig. 6.)
• Connect the 15HD male cable ends of a USBVEXT-xx-MM cable from the video port of the same CPU to a VIDEO x port
of the UNIMUX switch with the same port number as the user device cable. (See Figure 7.)
Note: Make sure the CPU is connected to a Keyboard port and a Video port with the same number. (See Figure 7.)
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