Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto ST-nXm-U del fabbricante Network Technologies
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 numbe.
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.
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.
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 parenth.
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.
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 .
NTI NODEMUX MULTI-USER UNIVERSAL KVM S WITCH 28 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION • No video • Check all cable connections on video sourc e and switch.
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 Ed.
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