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1275 Danner Dr Tel:330-562-7070
R NETWORK
TECHNOLOGIES Aurora, OH 44202 Fax:330-562-1999
www.networktechinc.com
NTI INCORPORATED
®
KEEMUX Series
KEEMUX-Px
PS/2 KVM Switch
Installation and Operation Manual
MAN077 Rev Date 7/1/2007
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Warranty Information The warranty period on this product (parts and labor) is two (2) years from the date of purchase. Please contact Network Technologies Inc at (800) 742-8324 (800-RGB-TECH) or (330) 562-7070 or visit our website at http://www.networktechinc.com for information regarding repairs and/or returns. A return authorization number is required for all repairs/returns. COPYRIGHT Copyright © 1999-2007 by Network Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this p
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................................................1 MATERIALS ....................................................................................................................................................................1 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS......................................................................................................
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TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1- Keyboard dip-switch configuration......................................................................................................................................3 Figure 2- Connect the monitor to the KEEMUX .................................................................................................................................3 Figure 3- Connect the user keyboard and mouse...........................................................................
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NTI KEEMUX Series PS/2 KVM Switch INTRODUCTION The KEEMUX PS/2 KVM switch (KEEMUX) enables access to several IBM PC-AT, PC-AT Clone or PS/2 CPUs from one monitor, keyboard and PS/2 mouse (up to 32 CPUs as a single switch or 152 CPUs when switches are cascaded). These CPUs can be file servers, network managers, etc. Internal microprocessor driven circuitry allows all CPUs to be booted simultaneously and error free with only one keyboard and mouse present. Port selection is accomplis
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NTI KEEMUX Series PS/2 KVM Switch FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS Front View of KEEMUX-P8 321 R NTI Network Technologies Inc Broad Com Scan cast mand 2345 1 8 1 67 8 On 4 5 1. Power ON/OFF switch 2. Mode LEDs- for visual indication of switch mode status 3. CPU Status LEDs- for visual indication of connection between the user and a specific CPU. 4. CPU Select Switches- push to manually switch to a specific CPU 5. Dip-switches- for
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NTI KEEMUX Series PS/2 KVM Switch INSTALLATION Prepare To Connect 1. Before connecting the KEEMUX to the CPUs, make sure all CPUs, the monitor, and the KEEMUX are turned OFF. WARNING! DAMAGE MAY OCCUR TO THE CPU IF POWER IS NOT DISCONNECTED BEFORE CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING ! CABLES. 2. The dip-switches on the front panel are configurable for several tasks. Switches 1-6 are used for cascading actions (see CASCADING on page
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NTI KEEMUX Series PS/2 KVM Switch 2. Connect the keyboard cable to the 6 pin miniDIN female port labeled “KEYBOARD” on the rear panel of the switch. Connect the mouse cable to the 6 pin miniDIN female port labeled “MOUSE” on the rear panel of the KEEMUX. Rear View of KEEMUX-P8 6 Pin miniDIN Male Connector R M V V V V V V V V O I I I I I I I NTI I N D D D D D D D D 1275 Danner Dr I E E E E E E E E Aurora, OH 44202 T O O O O O O O O www.nti1.com O 7 6 5 4
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VEXT-xx-MM VVKINT-xx-MM VVKINT-xx-MM VEXT-xx-MM VVKINT-xx-MM VEXT-xx-MM VVKINT-xx-MM NTI KEEMUX Series PS/2 KVM Switch Power Up 1. Turn the KEEMUX power ON first. The mode LEDs on the KEEMUX should flash twice. 2. Turn the monitor power ON. 3. Turn any or all of the CPUs ON. FYI: Do not press any port buttons on the front panel until the PORT 1 light on the front panel illuminates. CASCADING The KEEMUX switch can be expanded to access up to 152 CPUs by cascad
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NTI KEEMUX Series PS/2 KVM Switch Configuration All 4, 8, and 16-port units are configured using the 8-position dip-switch (located on the front of each unit) according to tables 1 and 2 below. Front Panel Configuration Switches Table 1 * (default settings) Switch SW1 SW5 SW6 STAND-ALONE SWITCH OFF* OFF* OFF* SLAVE ON OFF OFF MASTER W/4-PORT SLAVES OFF OFF ON MASTER W/8-PORT SLAVES OFF ON OFF MASTER W/16-PORT SLAVES OFF ON ON Table 2 * (default settings)
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NTI KEEMUX Series PS/2 KVM Switch 2. Connect Local CPUs to any remaining consecutive ports on the master as described under INSTALLATION on page 3. 3. Connect the RMT extension cables: a. With an RMT extension cable (REXT-SR-xx), connect the master’s “DAISY OUT” port to slave #1’s “DAISY IN” port. b. With another RMT extension cable, connect slave #1’s “DAISY OUT” port to slave #2’s “DAISY IN” port. (See Fig. 8 below.) c. Apply additional RMT extension cables until all sl
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NTI KEEMUX Series PS/2 KVM Switch Keyboard Control Keyboard control of the KEEMUX can be achieved using either of two methods: • Basic Command Mode- operated strictly by using keyboard commands as instructed below. Basic Command Mode is only applicable if the OSD option is not built into the switch. • OSD Command Mode (optional)- operated using the keyboard and mouse in conjunction with On Screen Display (OSD) menus superimposed onto the monitor. If OSD is built in, use
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NTI KEEMUX Series PS/2 KVM Switch Port assignments ( KEEMUX-P4 ) PORT 3 PORT 1 PORT 2 PORT 4 R M V V V V O NTI I I I I N D D D D 1275 Danner Dr I E E E E Aurora, OH 44202 T O O O O www.nti1.com O Tel:330-562-7070 4 3 2 1 R Fax:330-562-1999 Mouse C C C C Keyboard P P P P 5VDC Daisy Daisy 2A U U U U Out In + - 4 3 2 1 CPU 4 CPU 3 CPU 2 CPU 1 PS/2 DEVICES Figure 8- Connections gr
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NTI KEEMUX Series PS/2 KVM Switch OSD CONTROL (Optional) OSD superimposes a menu system on the user’s video screen with a list of all connected CPUs. OSD allows CPUs to be named (with up to 12-character names). OSD then allows selection of CPUs by that name. Connected CPUs can be listed by name or by port number. OSD Search Mode enables the user to type in the first few characters of the CPU's name and the OSD will locate it. Help screens assist with all OSD functions. Security
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NTI KEEMUX Series PS/2 KVM Switch User Login Mode (Cont'd) Function: Keystroke: Enter Submit user name/password If the password submitted is incorrect, the user will not be able to proceed. Exit User Login Mode and return If the password submitted is correct, the user will proceed Esc to previous mode. This function to the maintenance menu for additional feature options. is only available if security is not currently active. . Additional Modes Available
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NTI KEEMUX Series PS/2 KVM Switch System Access List The System Access List displays a list of numbers representing the ports so the administrator can change access rights to the ports for the selected user. The user’s name is displayed at the top of the access list. The mouse is used to change access rights by clicking on a given number to toggle a port’s status. A user that has access to a port can connect to that port and control the CPU connected to that port when in Normal M
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NTI KEEMUX Series PS/2 KVM Switch OSD Command Mode (Cont'd) Function: Keystroke: (xxx from 002 to 255. ie. t002 Sets scan time-out on (0-2) (0-9) (0-9) would set the time-out period Ctrl - + T - - x x x each port for 2 seconds) (0-9) (0-9) (Pxx would be P01, P02, etc.) Selects a specific port Ctrl - + P - x x Enters Search Mode and adds a character A-Z (Type any alphabetical or numeric character) to search string and selects the CPU’s 0-9 name that
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NTI KEEMUX Series PS/2 KVM Switch Broadcast Mode (Use with extreme caution or commands intended for one CPU will be sent to all CPUs) Broadcast Mode allows the operator to send keystrokes to all active CPUs simultaneously (even those CPUs the user cannot connect to due to lack of security access ). To enter Broadcast Mode press + from Command Mode. Broadcast Mode is indicated by the illumination of the BROADCAST LED on the front panel. The BROADCAST LED will
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NTI KEEMUX Series PS/2 KVM Switch Search Mode Search Mode allows the user to enter and maneuver through a list of CPU names. As the user types, the best matching CPU name is selected. The list of CPUs may also be searched for a specific (or similar) name. From Command Mode, type any alphabetical or numeric character to enter Search Mode. The following commands are valid when the search option has been invoked from Command Mode. Function: Keystroke: Erase previous character
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NTI KEEMUX Series PS/2 KVM Switch Maintenance Mode (Cont’d) Function: Keystroke: Make OSD window taller T S Make OSD window shorter Change user password. (Present only when a standard P user is logged in.) Log current user out and return to User Login Mode. Q Activate security features. Present only when security is NOTE: If activating security features, the user will available but not active. be prompted for a “Y” (yes) or “N” (
