NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH
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INTRODUCTION
The UNIMUX-USBV-x (formerly referred to as KEEMUX-USBV-xU) USB KVM switch (UNIMUX) allows access to any Windows,
MAC, or SUN USB CPUs from one monitor, USB keyboard and USB mouse (up to 32 CPUs as a single switch or 512 CPUs when
cascaded). Internal microprocessor circuitry allows all USB CPUs to be booted simultaneously without keyboard error. Port
selection is accomplished by front panel push buttons or commands typed on the keyboard. Port lights and status LEDs
continuously update on the front panel.
Available Options
• Switch models are available in 60 or 50 Hz, and 110 or 220V.
• On Screen Display (OSD) Control feature will superimpose operating menus directly onto the monitor for security
administration and control. (Model UNIMUX-USBV-xO)
• RS232- Control the switch(s) from the serial port of any CPU with an RS232 port. (Model UNIMUX-USBV-xRS)
• Configuration is expandable by cascading switches (master must be UNIMUX-USBV-xO, slaves can be non-OSD)
Types of User Input Devices Supported:
• USB keyboard with Windows layout
• USB keyboard with SUN layout
• USB keyboard with MAC layout
• USB Mouse - (up to 3 buttons)
• USB IntelliMouse (scrollwheel)
• USB Hub
• Mouse-Trak trackball
• Logitech, Kensington and Microsoft Wheelmouse or Trackball on Mac CPUs with special drivers
• Logitech Cordless Elite Duo keyboard and mouse
• Crystal Vision keyboard with touchpad
• Gyration keyboard/mouse
• NTI USB-PS/2 Adapter
• NTI USB-SUN Adapter
• VGA, XGA, SVGA, and most DVI monitors (when used with NTI DVIF-15HDM adapter)
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:
• NTI UNIMUX-USBV-x (2,4,8,12,16,24, or 32 ports) USB KVM Switch
•
120VAC or 240VAC at 50 or 60Hz-5VDC/2.0A AC Adapter
• Line cord, country specific
• Rack mount kit (4 and 8 port models only)
• CD with pdf file of 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.
• A REXT-SR-xx interface cable for each slave switch being attached to the master switch in a cascaded configuration (only
required if one or more slave switches was made prior to 10-1-04)
where:
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).