Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit UNIMUX-DVI-xHD du fabricant Network Technologies
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MAN005 Rev Date 6/6/2008 UNIMUX-DVI- x HD USB DVI KVM Switch Installation and Operation Manual UNIMUX TM Series NET WO RK TECH NOL OGIES IN CO RPO RA TED Te l:33 0-5 62 -70 70 Fax :33 0-5 6 2-1 999 1275 D an ner Dr Aurora, OH 44202 www.netwo rkt echinc.
i TRADEMARK UNIMUX is a trademark of Net work Technologi es Inc in the U.S. and other countries COPYRIGHT Copyright © 2000,2008 by Network Technolo gies Inc.
ii TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... .......................................... 1 MATERIALS ..............................................
NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH 1 INTRODUCTION The UNIMUX-DVI-xHD 4,8 o r 16-Port USB DV I KVM switch (UNIMUX) allows access to up to sixteen (16) Wind ows, MAC, or SUN USB CPUs from one USB keyboard a nd mouse and a DVI video-enabl ed monitor.
NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH 2 MATERIALS Materials supplied with this kit : • NTI UNIMUX-DVI-xHD (4,8 o r 16 ports) USB DVI Video KVM Switch • Line cord, country specific • Rack mount kit .
NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH 3 DEFINITIONS • USB Composite Device A USB device that contains multiple endp oints each representing input devi ces that cannot be separated (i.e. a keyboard with a built-in mouse) • USB Hub A USB device that allows one or more USB i nput devic es to plug in to the USB.
NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH 4 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS 1. RS232 - DIP switches for configuring s witch address when RS232 is used 2. DDC - for refreshing the DDC information bet ween the monitor and CPU 3. CPU Select Switches - push to manua lly switch to a specific CPU or change the s witch operating mode 4.
NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH 5 RACKMOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS This NTI switch was designed to be mounte d to a rack or to sit on a desktop. It includes rackmount ears to make attachment to a rack easy, and rubber feet to be applie d to the bottom of the case if it will instead sit on a flat surface.
NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH 6 INSTALLATION 1. It is not necessary to turn the CPUs or monitors OFF during th is installation. 2. Connect a DVI-to-DVI cable (should have come with the monitor) from a DVI monitor to the “MONTOR” connector on the rear of the UNIMUX (See Fig.
NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH 7 5. Connect each CPU to the USB switch using a USB-DHEXT -xx -MM (xx =3, 6, 10, or 15 foot) cable for each video and input device connection – REQUIRED (not supplied). (See Fig. 5 below.) Cables are av ailable from NTI.
NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH 8 RS232 Connection If the RS232 is going to be used, connect on e end of the CAT5 patch cable (supplied) to the port label ed “RS232” on the rear of the UNIMUX.
NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH 9 Power-Up Sequence • Power-up the monitor(s). • The UNIMUX can be po wered at any time. Note: It is recommended that the monitor be powered-ON before powering on the UNIMU X in order for DDC information to be properly communic ated.
NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH 10 USING THE UNIMUX DVI KVM SWITCH Once the UNIMUX is properl y connected, the UNIMUX will enable a connection to b e made between the CPUs attached to its VIDEO and CPU ports and the monitor and input dev ices attached to the MONITO R and USB Device ports.
NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH 11 Selects a specific port Configure port to connect To a MAC CPU Configure port to connect To a WINDOWS or SUN CPU Exit Command Mode Scan Mode To activate Scan Mode press < S > from the Command Mode menu. When in Scan Mod e the switch scans to each port with a CPU powered-ON.
NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH 12 Select Country Code It is possible to configure the UNIMUX to em ulate a sp ecific international Sun ke yboard regardless of what actual keyboard is connected. This is recommended when the CPU needs the la yout code (i.
NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH 13 RS232 CONTROL RS232 enables the UNIMUX to be remotely controlled via RS232. To control the UNIMUX vi a RS2 32 the user has three options: • write a program that r.
NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH 14 DIP SWITCH UNIT ADDRESS 8 7 6 5 OFF OFF OFF OFF 0 (not va lid) OFF OFF OFF ON 1 (default) OFF OFF ON OFF 2 OFF OFF ON ON 3 OFF ON OFF OFF 4 OFF ON OFF ON 5 OFF ON O.
NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH 15 Command Protocol RS232 commands supported by the unit are defin ed below. All command strings sho uld be terminated with a <CR> (carriage return). When a command is sent, the entire string is echoed back along with a response from the addressed unit as sho wn in the command definitions.
NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH 16 NTI Switch Control Program For Windows 9X, NT, 2000, XP, And Vista The NTI Switch Control Progr am is an easy and po werful graphic al program that controls NTI switches through an RS232 interface. The NTI Switch Control Program is inclu ded on the CD packaged with the UNIMUX.
NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH 17 8) Change Volume for Audio Output/User (not applicab le to this model) - change Audio port output vol ume 9) Read Connection for Output/User - read what input is co.
NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH 18 KEYBOARD FEA TURES The keyboard configuration o f each CPU is saved in the UNIMUX. For example, if the CPU attached to Port 2 had CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK selected the last time that CPU was accessed, t hen they will automaticall y be set when that CPU is accessed again.
NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH 19 Figure 14- Keyboard Layouts International Sun Keyboards The UNIMUX can recognize international l ayouts for Sun keyboard s. In order to use an internati onal Sun keyboard, follo w t his procedure: 1. Pow e r-OFF the CPU connected to the UNIMUX 2.
NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH 20 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM: Keyboard Errors SOLUTION: Check cable connections on each CPU and the switch. PROBLEM: No Video SOLUTION: Check cable connections on each CPU and the switch. Ve rify that keyboard and vide o connect from each CPU to matching ports.
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