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NTI RACKMUX Console Drawer with UNIMUX Switch 

 

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INTRODUCTION 

 

The RACKMUX-UW15-8USB (formerly referred to as RACKMUX-15-USBV-8) is a KVM Drawer with USB KVM Switch 
(

RACKMUX

)  that combines a rackmount 15" TFT/ LCD monitor, keyboard, trackball mouse, and USB KVM switch (

UNIMUX

) in a 

space-saving 1RU industrial strength drawer.   The RACKMUX is equipped with a built-in switch function, which allows control of 
up to eight USB-enabled computers with a single keyboard, mouse and monitor.  
   
The onboard USB KVM swtich allows access to any Windows, MAC, or SUN USB CPUs from one monitor, USB keyboard and 
USB mouse (up to 8 CPUs).  Internal microprocessor circuitry allows all USB CPUs to be booted simultaneously without keyboard 
error.  Port selection is accomplished through On Screen Display (OSD) menus provided for switch control and security 
administration.   

Models Available 

 

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RACKMUX-UW15-4USB -   KVM Drawer with 15" TFT/LCD monitor and 4-port UNIMUX 

¾

 

RACKMUX-UW17-4USB -   KVM Drawer with 17" TFT/LCD monitor and 4-port UNIMUX 

¾

 

RACKMUX-UW15-8USB -   KVM Drawer with 15" TFT/LCD monitor and 8-port UNIMUX 

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RACKMUX-UW17-8USB -   KVM Drawer with 17" TFT/LCD monitor and 8-port UNIMUX 

Available Option 

 

The integrated USB KVM switch (

UNIMUX

)

 is available with DDC support by adding "D" to model number  (RACKMUX-

UW15/17-xUSB-

D

Types of CPUs Supported 

Any USB CPU supporting USB version 1.0 or above including: 
 

 USB 

WINxx 

 USB 

MAC 

 USB 

SUN 

Features 

 

Entire unit is only 1RU (1.75") high.  

 

High-quality metal construction (ideal for most industrial and commercial settings) 

 

15" or 17" Rack Mount LCD Monitor features a wide viewing angle  

 

1024X768 resolution for 15" XGA monitor 

 

1280x1024 resolution for 17" SXGA monitor  

 

LCD Power-up when raised; manual override.  

 

LCD Display controls (using on-screen menu).  

 

NEMA sealed front 2mm glass protects the LCD panel  

 

"Gold Crosspoint"  keyboard contacts for high reliability  

 

Includes rack mount kit suitable for SUN and most EIA 19" racks 

 

Fits varying rack depths via adjustable mounting brackets (see chart on page 25) 

 

VGA/SVGA/XGA/ SXGA Compatible 

 

KVM Drawer powered by 110-240VAC, 50 or 60Hz via AC adapter w/ IEC connector and country-specific line cord 

 

Integrated USB KVM Switch powered by 110-24VAC, 50 or 60Hz via IEC connector and country-specific line cord 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for RACKMUX-UW15-4USB, RACKMUX-UW1

Page 1: ...W15 8USB RACKMUX UW17 4USB RACKMUX UW17 8USB KVM Drawer with USB KVM Switch Installation and Operation Manual RACKMUX Series NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED Tel 330 562 7070 Fax 330 562 1999 1275 Da...

Page 2: ...es 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 otherwi...

Page 3: ...ist 9 Edit user 10 Alternate Command Hot Key 11 USER ACCESS FUNCTIONS 11 Introduction 11 Command Mode 11 Broadcast Mode 13 Scan Mode 13 Normal Mode 13 Edit Mode 13 Change Settings 14 Select Ports For...

Page 4: ...Figure 12 Edit Mode screen 13 Figure 13 Change Settings menu 14 Figure 14 Select ports for broadcasting 15 Figure 15 Select ports for scanning 15 Figure 16 Select the keyboard language 16 Figure 17 Co...

Page 5: ...KVM Drawer with 15 TFT LCD monitor and 8 port UNIMUX RACKMUX UW17 8USB KVM Drawer with 17 TFT LCD monitor and 8 port UNIMUX Available Option The integrated USB KVM switch UNIMUX is available with DDC...

Page 6: ...er set of keys for keylock This manual Materials Not supplied but REQUIRED A USBVEXT xx MM cable for each USB CPU being connected to the switch must be used for monitor keyboard and mouse interface wh...

Page 7: ...a CPU to control the functions of one or more switches 9 CPU x USB type B female connector for connection of USB device cable from CPU s 10 12VDC for connection of a 12VDC AC Adapter to power the KVM...

Page 8: ...Connect each CPU to the UNIMUX switch using a USBVEXT xx MM video and input device interface cable REQUIRED not supplied See Fig 2 on page 5 2 Group the input device and monitor interface cables from...

Page 9: ...C P U 6 C P U 5 8 4 7 3 6 2 5 1 V I D E O V I D E O N E T W O R K T E C H N O L O G I E S I N C T e l 3 3 0 5 6 2 7 0 7 0 1 2 7 5 D a n n e r D r A u r o r a O H 4 4 2 0 2 w w w n t i 1 c o m R e a r...

Page 10: ...trol access to CPU ports for each user Up to 63 users can be created These users have controlled access to any CPU Only the administrator can activate or deactivate the security features Security can...

Page 11: ...or this information Once logged in a user can follow the Command Mode functions described on page 10 to control the switch within the limitations as determined by the administrator User Login Mode Use...

Page 12: ...Hot Key Figure 6 Administration Mode menu Selects the idle time in minutes Exit Administration Mode and return to previous mode Administrator Password To change the administrator password press C fro...

Page 13: ...ay be up to 12 characters long may not contain spaces and are not case sensitive Passwords may be up to 15 characters long may not contain spaces and are case sensitive Function Keystroke Select previ...

Page 14: ...scribes the functions available in the Edit User mode Function Keystroke Add a character to user name string password string or verify password string whichever is selected Switch sequentially between...

Page 15: ...de After setting it the user can enter into Command Mode either with Ctrl or with Ctrl Alternative Command Hot Key combination To disable it the administrator should set as the Alternate Command Hot K...

Page 16: ...t and clicking Clicking twice on a selected port will switch to that port and exit Command Mode To change the displayed ports on the screen simply click on the up and down arrows located to the right...

Page 17: ...board and mouse must remain idle for the full scan dwell time before the switch selects the next active port Note The scan dwell time set by the user only effects that user and has no effect on other...

Page 18: ...Change Settings menu functions available from the keyboard Function Keystroke Go to Broadcast Mode Configuration Go to Scan Mode Configuration Go to Language Selection Menu Option only available if t...

Page 19: ...e display will return to the Change Settings menu The broadcast selection list is automatically saved Figure 14 Select ports for broadcasting Select Ports For Scan To Select Ports For Scanning press S...

Page 20: ...llation time or whenever necessary After setting the configuration is stored in non volatile memory and will be retrieved whenever the switch is power ON When the port is connected to a Windows or SUN...

Page 21: ...and select the best matching CPU name Exit Search Mode return to Command Mode Switch to selected port Figure 18 Search Mode screen Maintenance Mode To enter Maintenance Mode press Ctrl M from the Comm...

Page 22: ...press the F1 key from the Command Mode menu see page 11 Help Mode displays a list of commands with a short explanation of their function These lists are organized in pages for each mode i e COMMAND ED...

Page 23: ...Level 1 and through port 3 of the slave connected to port 4 Level 2 See Fig 20 below Figure 20 Information provided by the F3 command No Sun Sleep Mode PLEASE NOTE It is necessary to configure a Sun...

Page 24: ...or all multi user switches but not a combination of both Cascaded Installation a Using the 15HD video cable ends of a USBVEXT xx MM cable connect the USB KVM slave s MONITOR port to the master s VIDE...

Page 25: ...BVEXT xx MM USBVEXT xx MM USER PORT 1 USER PORT 1 USER PORT 1 USER PORT 1 C P U 8 D E V I C E S C P U 7 C P U 6 C P U 5 C P U 4 C P U 3 C P U 2 C P U 1 5 V D C 2 A V I D E O 8 N E T W O R K T E C H N...

Page 26: ...ommand Mode will be recognized M O N I T O R 1 M O N I T O R 2 M O N I T O R 3 M O N I T O R 4 U S E R 1 U S E R 2 U S E R 3 U S E R 4 R S 2 3 2 N T I R C P U 1 6 M O N I T O R 1 M O N I T O R 2 M O N...

Page 27: ...ed together This is accomplished by performing keyboard to computer translations automatically i e translate the Windows keyboard and mouse to a SUN type CPU The chart below shows the capabilities of...

Page 28: ...llowing the instruction on page 16 for Language Selection DDC SUPPORT Optional DDC information allows the CPU to automatically select the optimal resolution for the monitor by receiving at power up in...

Page 29: ...In WxDxH Rack Depth Range RACKMUX UW15 4USB 15 4 19x21 6x1 75 21 6 31 5 RACKMUX UW15 8USB 15 8 19x21 6x1 75 21 6 31 5 RACKMUX UW17 4USB 17 4 19x22 2x1 75 22 2 33 5 RACKMUX UW17 8USB 17 8 19x22 2x1 75...

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