Network Technologies ST-nXm-U manual

MAN044 Rev Date 3/9/2007 ST -nXm-U Multi-user Universal KVM Switch Installation and Operation Manual Software Version 1.34 NODEMUX ® Series NETWORK TECHNOLOGI ES INCORPORATE D 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 ec hinc.co m NTI R[...]

i MAN044 Rev Date 3/9/2007 TRADEMARK NODEMUX is a registered trademark of Net work T e chnologies Inc in the U.S. and other countries. COPYRIGHT Copyright © 2000-2007 b y Net work Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduc ed, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, el ectr[...]

ii MAN044 Rev Date 3/9/2007 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... .......................................... 1 Features ....................................................................................................................... .[...]

iii MAN044 Rev Date 3/9/2007 TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1- Mount the NODEMUX to a rack .......................................................................................... ............................. 6 Figure 2- Connect monitor to NODEMUX ........................................................................................... ..............[...]

NTI NODEMUX MULTI-USER UNIVERSAL KVM S WITCH 1 INTRODUCTION The NTI ST-nXm-U (NODEMUX) is a mu lti- user / universal KVM sw itch, (n= number of users, m= number of CPUs). It allows multiple users, up to 8, each with a keyboard, monitor, and mouse, to communicate directl y with any PC or SUN workstation connected to the switch. A single switch can c[...]

NTI NODEMUX MULTI-USER UNIVERSAL KVM S WITCH 2 Supported Keyboa rds • User devices can be PS/2 or SUN. • SUN startup keys are supported on all p latforms of input devices. • Keystrokes are translated across platforms. • Keyboard i s hot-pluggable. • Internet and Windows key supported. Supported Monitors: • Multiscan SVGA, XGA, and VGA m[...]

NTI NODEMUX MULTI-USER UNIVERSAL KVM S WITCH 3 Ordering Information ST-nXm-U Switch The ST-nXm-U s witch is built to a specific siz e rang ing from 2 to 8 users and 8 to 32 CPUs. The switch is built at the factory based on the specified size ordere d. The switch has universa l inputs and outputs that support al l platfor ms and are configured with [...]

NTI NODEMUX MULTI-USER UNIVERSAL KVM S WITCH 4 Interface Cables Interface cables are no t included and must be p u rchased separately. A set of 2 cables for each CPU being conn ected to the switch: PS/2 CPU to Switch VEXT-xx-MM for video interface VKTINT-xx-MM for keyboard and mous e interface OR SUN CPU to Switch VEXT-xx-MM for video interface 13W[...]

NTI NODEMUX MULTI-USER UNIVERSAL KVM S WITCH 5 FEA TURES AND FUNCTIONS 1. Keypad - buttons for user control over s witch functions 2. LCD Display - for visual indication of connection bet ween the user and a specific CPU. 3. CPU x - 8 pin miniDIN female connectors- for connecti on of CPU device cables 4. User x - 8 pin miniDIN female conn ectors- f[...]

NTI NODEMUX MULTI-USER UNIVERSAL KVM S WITCH 6 RACK MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS This NTI switch was designed to be directl y mounted to a rack. It includes a mounting flang e to make attachment e a sy. Install 4 cage nuts (supplied) to the rack in locations that line up with the holes (or slots) in the mounting flange on the NT I switch. Then secure the [...]

NTI NODEMUX MULTI-USER UNIVERSAL KVM S WITCH 7 INST ALLA TION & CONFIGURA TION Power OFF all CPUs that will be connected to the NTI Swit ch before connecting or discon necting any cables. WARNING! CPUs may be damaged if c ables are connected or dis connected while power is ON. 1. Con nect the monitors to the ports label ed "MONITOR x"[...]

NTI NODEMUX MULTI-USER UNIVERSAL KVM S WITCH 8 2. Con nect the keyboards to the ports labeled " USER x" on the r ear of the NTI Switch. (See Figur e 3) Use the proper interface cables. (See also Cable Selection Guid e on page 10.) Insure that the monitors and relate d keyboards have the same port numbers. FYI: If it is de sired for only a[...]

NTI NODEMUX MULTI-USER UNIVERSAL KVM S WITCH 9 4. Con nect a VEXT-xx-MM (and adapter if needed) from the video port of the CPU to a port labeled "VIDE O x" on the NODEMUX with the same port number as th e ke yboard. Make su re the CPU is connected to a "CPU x" port and a "VIDEO x" port with the same number. Otherwise t[...]

NTI NODEMUX MULTI-USER UNIVERSAL KVM S WITCH 10 Cable Selection Guide For CPU and Keyboard/Mouse Figure 5- Cable Selection Guide MONITOR 1 MONITOR 2 MONITOR 3 MONITOR 4 VIDE O 1 VIDE O 2 VIDE O 3 VIDE O 4 VIDE O 5 VIDE O 6 VIDE O 7 VIDE O 8 VIDE O 9 VIDE O 10 VIDE O 11 VIDE O 12 VIDE O 13 VIDE O 14 VIDE O 15 VIDE O 16 USER 1 USER 2 USER 3 USER 4 R [...]

NTI NODEMUX MULTI-USER UNIVERSAL KVM S WITCH 11 USING THE NTI NODEMUX UNIVERSAL KVM SWITCH Basic Operation The NODEMUX enables a us er or severa l users to access any CP U at any time. Users can even shar e a CPU and work on the same project – each from their own console. Resolution i s supported through 1900x1200 with no degradation – guarante[...]

NTI NODEMUX MULTI-USER UNIVERSAL KVM S WITCH 12 OSD Control OSD superimposes a menu system on the user’s vid eo scr een with a list of all connected CPUs. OSD allows CPUs to be name d (with up to 12 character names). OSD then allows selection of CPUs by that name. Connect ed CPUs can be listed by name or by port number. OSD Search Mode enables th[...]

NTI NODEMUX MULTI-USER UNIVERSAL KVM S WITCH 13 OSD Modes Available With Security Enabled User Login User login mode requires a user to logi n with a user name and password from the list created b y the Administrator. Key Function Alphanumeric Adds a character to the user name/pass word. Backspace Removes previous character from the user name/pass [...]

NTI NODEMUX MULTI-USER UNIVERSAL KVM S WITCH 14 Port Status Port status mode (press <Enter> from Administration mode menu) allows the admin istra tor to view extended status information about the port selected in Administration mode. The inform at ion available here can als o be found on the main COMMAND menu, except when multipl e users ar e[...]

NTI NODEMUX MULTI-USER UNIVERSAL KVM S WITCH 15 User Name List The User name list (press <U> from the Administration Options me nu) displays the l ist of users and provides control for adding new users, changing or assigning us er passwords, and changing access rights for an y given user. The user names have a maximum size of 12 characters, m[...]

NTI NODEMUX MULTI-USER UNIVERSAL KVM S WITCH 16 User Access Functions Command Mode In order to control the switch with the keybo ard, Comma nd Mode must be enabled. To enable Comman d Mode from the keyboard: Press Ctrl + ` (Accent key) All the status lights on t he keyboard will illuminate to indicate that Command Mode is enabled. At this point, th[...]

NTI NODEMUX MULTI-USER UNIVERSAL KVM S WITCH 17 COMMAND MODE FUNCTIONS (Cont'd) Key/Sequence Function Ctrl-S Scan Mode enable/disable (to begin scanning, simply exit COMMAND Mod e after enabling the function – Scroll Lock status light will blink when scanning) F1 Display HELP menu (available within every control mode) Ctrl-P-x-x Selects a sp[...]

NTI NODEMUX MULTI-USER UNIVERSAL KVM S WITCH 18 Search Mode Search mode allows the user to enter and maneuv er throu gh a list of CPU names. The best matc hing CPU name is selected. The list of CPUs may also be searched for a specific (or similar) name. To enter SEARCH M ode, simp ly begin typing alphanum eric characters. The following commands are[...]

NTI NODEMUX MULTI-USER UNIVERSAL KVM S WITCH 19 Figure 13- Maintenance Mode menu Help Mode Help mode (press <F1>) displays a list of co mmands with a short explanation of their function. These lists are orga nized in p ages for several of the operating modes (i.e. COMMAND, EDIT, SEARCH, and ADMINISTRATION). The following options allow the use[...]

NTI NODEMUX MULTI-USER UNIVERSAL KVM S WITCH 20 RS232 CONTROL Remote Connection The RS232 Interface is designed to meet th e RS23 2C standard and can be controlled from an y CPU or other controller with an RS232 communications port. The pin outs for the DB9 conn ector on the u n it are as follows: RS232 Connector (DB9 FEMALE) PIN SIGNAL FUNCTION 1 [...]

NTI NODEMUX MULTI-USER UNIVERSAL KVM S WITCH 21 NTI SWITCH CPU RS232 First Unit NTI SWITCH RS232 NTI SWITCH RS232 Second Un i t Last Unit RS232 Serial Port Matr ix- Y-1 Ma trix -Y -1 Matr ix- Y-1 Note: The RS232 connection on the switch may only have a singl e 9 pin "RS232" female connect or. In this case, in order to connect multiple NOD[...]

NTI NODEMUX MULTI-USER UNIVERSAL KVM S WITCH 22 RS-232 Command Protocol Host controller commands supported by the unit are defi ne d bel ow. RS-232 Command Protocol Quick Reference Legend : (All numbers must be two digits) SW : Switch (01-15) MM : Save Into Memory Bank (00-09) BR : Baud Rate Co de (12,2 4,48,96) LL : Load From Memory Bank (00-09) O[...]

NTI NODEMUX MULTI-USER UNIVERSAL KVM S WITCH 23 Matrix Switcher's Control Program For Windows 9X, NT, 2000 and XP The Matrix Switcher's Control Program is an easy and po werful graphical p rogram that controls NTI matrix s witches throug h an RS232 interface. The Matrix Switcher' s Co ntrol Program is included on the CD packa ged wit[...]

NTI NODEMUX MULTI-USER UNIVERSAL KVM S WITCH 24 SerTest- RS232 Interface Test Program This software allows a user to test the functions of an NTI se rver sw itch, matrix switch or Multi-user/Multi-platform switch RS 232 interface. The program SerT est along with the Matrix Switcher's Control Program is installed from the CD packaged with this [...]

NTI NODEMUX MULTI-USER UNIVERSAL KVM S WITCH 25 Setup Options Key Selection Description 1) select Com port current: (COM1:) - select PC serial port - the current PC serial port is displayed in parenthes es 2) select Baud rate current: (9600) - select PC serial port baud rate - the current baud rate is displayed in pare ntheses 3) set unit Address c[...]

NTI NODEMUX MULTI-USER UNIVERSAL KVM S WITCH 26 KEYBOARD MAPPING The keyboard configuration o f each CPU is saved in the NTI Swit ch. For example, if the CPU attached to Port 4 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. Key Equivalents Using the cha[...]

NTI NODEMUX MULTI-USER UNIVERSAL KVM S WITCH 27 Figure 17- Keyboard key layouts Ent e r Ent e r Ct rl Shif t Shif t Cap s Lo c k Tab Esc Ct rl Alt Backspace Num Lock Ent e r Ent e r Alt Gra ph Shif t Shif t Cap s Lo c k Tab Esc Ct rl Alt Backspace Num Lock Help Sto p Props Front Open Find Cut Paste Co py Un do Ag ain Co m- pose Window s Key boar d [...]

NTI NODEMUX MULTI-USER UNIVERSAL KVM S WITCH 28 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION • No video • Check all cable connections on video sourc e and switch. • No video when connected to SUN w/pgX32 or pgX6 4 vid eo card • No DDC support in switch. See page 19 for SUN DDC CONFIGURATION • Cannot connect to other CPU ports • Make sure user NTI k[...]

NTI NODEMUX MULTI-USER UNIVERSAL KVM S WITCH 29 INDEX A dministration mode, 13 Administration Options, 14 A utostatus, 22 baud rate, 20 cable selection guide, 10 C ommand Mode, 16 CPUs supported, 1 Edit mode, 17 enable security, 12 Fuse Holder, 5 Help mode, 19 I nstallation, 7 I nterface cables, 4 keyboard configuration, 26 keyboards supprted, 2 K [...]