NTI UNIMUX-DVI-2 Installation And Operation Manual
UNIMUX
TM
Series
UNIMUX-DVI-2
2-Port USB DVI KVM Switch
Installation and Operation Manual
MAN045 Rev Date 5/4/2009
TRADEMARK
UNIMUX is a trademark of Network Technologies Inc in the U.S. and other countries.
COPYRIGHT
© 2005, 2009 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................................. 1
MATERIALS .................................................................................................................................................................... 1
FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS.......................................................................................................................................2
INSTALLATION...............................................................................................................................................................3
Connect The Cables .................................................................................................................................................... 3
Power Up Sequence....................................................................................................................................................5
Limitations.................................................................................................................................................................... 5
USING THE NTI SWITCH...............................................................................................................................................6
CPU Select .................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Keyboard Control.........................................................................................................................................................6
Command Mode ..........................................................................................................................................................7
Scan Mode................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Broadcast Mode........................................................................................................................................................... 8
Normal Mode ............................................................................................................................................................... 8
Mice and Trackballs with MACs .................................................................................................................................. 8
KEYBOARD FEATURES ................................................................................................................................................ 9
Keyboard-To-Computer Translation ............................................................................................................................ 9
Translation Capabilities ............................................................................................................................................9
Translation Tables .................................................................................................................................................... 9
International Sun Keyboards ..................................................................................................................................... 10
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................................................. 11
INDEX............................................................................................................................................................................ 12
WARRANTY INFORMATION........................................................................................................................................ 12
TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1- Connect the keyboard, mouse, and AC adapter................................................................................................................. 3
Figure 2- Connect a DVI enabled monitor..........................................................................................................................................3
Figure 3- Connect CPU cables ..........................................................................................................................................................4
Figure 4- Compatible device combinations ........................................................................................................................................5
Figure 5- Flashing LED means CPU is being scanned ...................................................................................................................... 8
Figure 6- Keyboard types................................................................................................................................................................. 10
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NTI UNIMUX 2-Port USB DVI KVM Switch
INTRODUCTION
The UNIMUX-DVI-2 USB DVI KVM switch (UNIMUX) allows one user to access two USB CPUs with only one USB keyboard,
USB mouse, and a DVI video-enabled monitor. Internal microprocessors allow both CPUs to boot simultaneously and error-free.
Port selection is accomplished by a front panel push button or commands typed on the keyboard.
Types of User Input Devices Supported:
• USB keyboard with Windows
• USB keyboard with SUN layout
• USB keyboard with MAC layout with mouse
• USB Mouse - (up to 3 buttons)
• USB IntelliMouse
®
(scrollwheel)
• NTI USB-Sun Adapter
• USB Hub
• Microsoft, Logitech, and Kensington mice/trackballs
Types of CPUs Supported:
Any USB CPU supporting USB version 1.0 or above including:
• USB WINxx
• USB MAC
• USB SUN
Note: UNIMUX-DVI-2 is fully compliant with USB standards (1.0, 1.1)
OPTION: UNIMUX-DVI-2-NBSC – USB DVI KVM switch with no Command, Broadcast, or Scan modes
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MATERIALS
Materials Supplied with this kit:
• NTI UNIMUX-DVI-2 Switch
• 120V at 60Hz-5VDC/0.5A AC Adapter (Domestic Only) OR 120/240V at 50/60Hz -5VDC/2.0A AC Adapter (Foreign or
Domestic)
• Line Cord, country specific (only supplied when 120/240V AC adapter is supplied)
Materials Not Supplied, BUT REQUIRED:
A set of 2 cables for each USB CPU being connected to the switch must be used:
Legend:
xx is the length of the cable in feet
M is an abbreviation for meters
MM indicates male-to-male connector
Cables can be purchased from Network Technologies Inc by calling (800) 742-8324 (800-RGB-TECH) in the US and Canada or
(330) 562-7070 (worldwide).
• DVI-IS-xx-MM for monitor interface
• USB-AB-xM for device (keyboard and mouse) interface.
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NTI UNIMUX 2-Port USB DVI KVM Switch
Front View of UNIMUX-DVI-2
Rear View of UNIMUX-DVI-2
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5VDC
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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
1. 5VDC- connection jack for the AC adapter
2. USB DEVICES- USB type A female connectors- for connection of user USB device(s)
3. CPU Status/Mode LEDs- for visual indication of switch connection between the user and a specific CPU as well
as mode status
4. CPU Select Switch- push to manually switch to a specific CPU or to change the switch operating mode
5. MONITOR- for connection of the user DVI-enabled video monitor
6. VIDEO x- female DVI connectors- for connecting DVI cables from CPUs
7. CPU x- USB type B female connectors-for connection of USB device cables from CPUs
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