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INTRODUCTION

The UNIMUX-USBV-4 (formerly referred to as KEEMUX-USBV-4U) USB KVM switch allows one user to access four USB CPUs
with only one USB keyboard, USB mouse,  and 15HD VGA monitor.  Internal microprocessors allow all CPUs to boot
simultaneously and error-free. Port selection is accomplished by a front panel push button or commands typed on the keyboard.

Available Options:

 

UNIMUX-USBV-2 USB KVM switch with connections to access two USB CPUs rather than four.

 

UNIMUX-USBV-4O USB KVM switch with OSD (On Screen Display) feature (not available on 2 port switch)

 Configuration 

is 

expandable by cascading switches (UNIMUX-USBV-4O only)

 

UNIMUX-USBV-4D USB KVM switch with DDC support (not available on 2 port switch)

Types of User Input Devices and Monitors Supported:

 

USB keyboard with Windows

®

 layout

 

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

 

Mouse-trak track-ball

 

Logitech, Kensington and Microsoft Wheelmouse or Trackball on Mac CPUs with special drivers(OSD Version
only)

 

Logitech Cordless Elite Duo keyboard and mouse

 

Crystal Vision keyboard with touchpad

 

Gyration keyboard/mouse

 

NTI PS2/USB Adapter

 

VGA, XGA, SVGA, and most DVI monitors (when used with NTI DVIF-15HDM adapter)

 

ADC monitors (when the DDC support option is installed and when using an appropriate VGA-ADC converter)

Types of CPUs Supported:

Any USB CPU supporting USB version 1.0 or above including:

 USB 

WINxx

 USB 

MAC

 USB 

SUN

MATERIALS

Materials Supplied with this kit:

     1-  NTI UNIMUX-USBV-4 / UNIMUX-USBV-2 USB KVM Switch
     1-  5VDC 2A AC Adapter

Materials Not Supplied, BUT REQUIRED:

  A USBVEXT-xx-MM cable for each USB CPU being connected to the switch must be used for monitor and device (keyboard and
mouse) interface.

Legend:

xx

 is the length of the cable in feet

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).

INTRODUCTION

MATERIALS

Summary of Contents for NTI UNIMUX UNIMUX-USBV-4

Page 1: ...4 2 4 2 Port USB KVM Switch INSTALLATION USER GUIDE MAN026 Rev Date 8 19 2003 NTI NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED Tel 330 562 7070 Fax 330 562 1999 1275 Danner Dr Aurora OH 44202 www nti1 com R UNIM...

Page 2: ...2003 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 photoco...

Page 3: ...ration Mode 9 Administrator Password 10 User Name List 10 Edit User 11 Alternate Command Hot Key 12 Command Mode 12 Scan Mode 14 Broadcast Mode 14 Normal Mode 14 Edit Mode 14 Change Settings 15 Broadc...

Page 4: ...0 Figure 8 Edit the user access list 11 Figure 9 User level Command Mode 12 Figure 10 Additional Command Mode options 13 Figure 11 Change Setting menu 15 Figure 12 Select ports for broadcasting 16 Fig...

Page 5: ...ollwheel NTI USB SUN Adapter USB Hub Mouse trak track ball Logitech Kensington and Microsoft Wheelmouse or Trackball on Mac CPUs with special drivers OSD Version only Logitech Cordless Elite Duo keybo...

Page 6: ...n of USB device cables from CPUs 9 USB DEVICES USB type A female connectors for connection of user USB device s 10 DDC button for manual update of DDC information between the monitor and the CPU s att...

Page 7: ...UNIMUX USBV 4 USB KVM switch Be sure to tighten the two screws on the monitor cable connector to the UNIMUX USBV 4 USB KVM switch securely Note If the DDC Support option is installed a monitor with th...

Page 8: ...he ports labeled CPU 2 and VIDEO 2 CPU 3 and VIDEO 3 etc Figure 2 Connect a CPU U S B T y p e B F e m a l e C o n n e c t o r U S B T y p e A F e m a l e U S B T y p e A M a l e U S B V E X T x x M M...

Page 9: ...any touch switch on the front panel of the KEEMUX USBV xU USB KVM switch will connect the corresponding CPU to the monitor and input devices Holding down any front panel touch switch for more than 2 s...

Page 10: ...rt to connect To a WINDOWS or SUN CPU Exit Command Mode Ctrl ACCENT KEY P Pxx would be P01 P02 etc 0 9 x 0 9 x CHORDED SEQUENCE PRESS CONSECUTIVELY AND KEEP KEYS PRESSED UNTIL ALL ARE PRESSED PRESS CO...

Page 11: ...to configure the UNIMUX USBV 4 USB KVM switch to emulate a specific international Sun keyboard regardless of what actual keyboard is connected This is recommended when the CPU needs the layout code i...

Page 12: ...the OSD will locate it HELP screens assist with all OSD functions Note The optional OSD control feature is only available on the 4 port switch Security Option The security option in the OSD Control of...

Page 13: ...r name password Submit user name password Exit USER LOGIN and return to previous mode This function is only available if security is not currently enabled ADDITIONAL OSD MODES AVAILABLE WITH SECURITY...

Page 14: ...a Yes or No confirmation Return to Administration Mode User Name List To enter the User Name List press U from the Administration Mode menu The User Name List see Fig 7 enables the administrator to se...

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Page 16: ...ONS Command Mode In order to control the switch with the keyboard Command Mode must be enabled To enable Command Mode from the keyboard Press All the status lights on the keyboard will illuminate to i...

Page 17: ...s name that matches best Switch to a selected port Update Configuration Display port information Exit Command Mode S Ctrl E Ctrl M Ctrl F1 End Enter Home Esc B Ctrl T Ctrl A Z 0 9 Type any alphabetica...

Page 18: ...n dwell time See Change Settings Menu on page 15 for configuring the scan dwell time NOTE The scan dwell time set by the user only effects that user and has no effect on other switch users NOTE The ke...

Page 19: ...de Configuration Go to Scan Mode Configuration Go to Language Selection Menu Option only available if the administrator is logged in Change the scan dwell time period Configure ports for MAC or non MA...

Page 20: ...st checked box the corresponding port is in the broadcast list The user can toggle the state of the selected check box by pressing Spacebar or clicking the left mouse button press S to check all of th...

Page 21: ...th all the ports numbers preceded by a check box will be displayed in the window unchecked box the corresponding port is set as connected to a non MAC CPU checked box the corresponding port is set as...

Page 22: ...Mode Search Mode Search Mode is enabled by typing any alphabetical or numeric characters while in the Command Mode menu see page 13 Search Mode allows the user to enter and maneuver through a list of...

Page 23: ...main menu will cause a window to open The window will show the name of the port and its position in the system structure level by level This is most useful when cascading switches for Cascading see p...

Page 24: ...nality Full functionality except Application Key Apple Pro Keyboard Extra keys emulation Extra Keys not supported Eject Mute Volume Volume Full functionality Sun Mouse Full functionality Full function...

Page 25: ...VM switch to emulate a specific international Sun keyboard regardless of what actual keyboard is connected This is recommended when the CPU needs the layout code i e a SUN CPU and the keyboard doesn t...

Page 26: ...th Command Mode Note The UNIMUX 4 port USB KVM switch must have OSD installed to use cascading Note Cascading is not an option in the UNIMUX USBV 2 2 port USB KVM switch Figure 16 Cascaded UNIMUX USBV...

Page 27: ...t do not get connected to the master can be connected to by users Users connected to a slave downstream from the master will control only the CPUs directly connected to that slave switch i e users 5 a...

Page 28: ...n n e r D r i v e A u r o r a O h i o 4 4 2 0 2 3 3 0 5 6 2 7 0 7 0 w w w n t i 1 c o m N T I R U S B D E V I C E S M O N I T O R V I D E O 1 V I D E O 2 V I D E O 3 V I D E O 4 R E A R V I E W O F M...

Page 29: ...age 8 DDC SUPPORT OPTIONAL DDC information allows the CPU to automatically select the optimal resolution for the monitor by receiving at power up information from the monitor concerning its resolution...

Page 30: ...ard and mouse from the UNIMUX USBV 4 USB KVM switch and reconnect them reboot the CPU If the NTI UNIMUX USBV 4 USB KVM switch still seems work improperly help may be found in the Frequently Ask Questi...

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