The UNIMUX™ High Density VGA USB KVM Matrix Switch allows up to four users to individually command or simultaneously share up to 32 USB computers. Access USB computers (PC, SUN, and MAC) using USB keyboards and mice, and VGA multiscan monitors.
The High Density Switch saves rack space.
The 2x8, 2x16 and 4x8 switches are 1RU in height.
The 2x32, 4x16 and 4x32 switches are 2RU in height.
Features NTI’s patented true autoboot USB switching – all attached computers can be booted simultaneously.
Compatible with USB computers (PC, SUN, MAC).
Cascade UNIMUX switches off a single master switch to control up to 256 computers as if from one switch.
Flash upgradeable.
High quality steel construction.
Crisp and clear 1920x1200 video resolution.
Equipped with OSD, Liquid Crystal Display, RS232, and Ethernet.
Dedicated microprocessors prevent computers from locking up, ensuring reliable control.
Cabling runs are simplified with NTI’s high density KVM switch cables.
Flash upgradeable
Optional support for USB 2.0 (low/full speed) devices, in addition to keyboards and mice, such as 3M or Elo USB touch screen monitors, SMART Board™ Interactive Whiteboards, or CAC card readers.
Additional USB device must be the same for each user.
Optional extender ports for locating remote users up to 300 feet via CAT5/5e/6 cable.
2-port models feature one local user and one remote user ports.
4-port models feature two local user and two remote user ports.
For switches with the additional USB port option, the remote user does not have access to the extra USB device.
Specifications
Hosts
Female 15-pin HD connectors.
Supports USB computers with VGA video.
Multiplatform support: Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7, Windows Server 2000/2003/2008, Solaris, Linux, FreeBSD, and MAC OS 9/10.
Any legacy PS/2 or SUN computer can be connected by using a USB-PS2-R or USB-SUN-R adapter.
Monitor
Crisp and clear 1920x1200 resolution.
Female 15-pin HD connectors.
A multiscan VGA monitor is required to display the different video outputs from different platforms.
Bandwidth is 150 MHz.
Regulatory Approvals
CE, RoHS
Devices
Female USB Type A connectors.
Compatible with most USB keyboards and mice, including Microsoft USB Intellimouse®, Logitech Cordless Elite Duo keyboard/mouse, Gyration keyboard/mouse, Crystal Vision keyboard with touchpad, and IKEY combo keyboard/touchpad.
Keyboard and mouse are hot-pluggable.
Available with optional female USB Type A connectors for additional USB 2.0 (low/full speed) devices.
Use to connect 3M or Elo USB touch screen monitors, CAC card reader, SMART Board™ Interactive Whiteboards.
USB maximum data rate: 12 Mbps
Power
110 or 220 VAC at 50 or 60 Hz via IEC connector.
Power Consumption
Model
Watts
Model
Watts
2x8
15
4x8
20
2x16
15
4x16
20
2x32
15
4x32
20
Control Methods
Keyboard
Scan, Broadcast, Sharing or Command modes are available from the keyboard using hot keys.
RS232 Control Option
Female RJ45 connector.
Baud rate 1200 through 115200.
Address up to 15 units, all of which can be daisy-chained and controlled by one serial port.
Commands
CS - causes one INx/OUTx connection to occur.
CA - causes all inputs to connect to specified output.
RO - reads what input is connected to specified output.
RU - reads size of matrix, reports number of inputs and number of outputs on specified switch.
Ethernet Control
Standard control method.
Female RJ45 connector.
10/100 BaseT Ethernet interface.
Supported protocol: Telnet.
Control can be done over Telnet.
Telnet
Commands are similar to RS232 commands.
The telnet server listens on port 2005 (configurable).
Port 2005 is intended for a software control type session.
Front Panel Interface
Locally change ports and navigate through LCD screen to execute actions.
LCD indicates currently selected port for each user.
On Screen Display (OSD)
Select computers by name with the On Screen Display (OSD)
Use keyboard or mouse to operate the switch from menus superimposed onto the monitor.
Power status of each computer is displayed.
View usage statistics – power-on cycles and hours of usage.
Names can be up to 12 characters long.
Shows names of computers on cascaded switches up to 256 ports.
Modify the size and position of the OSD.
Help screens assist users with the OSD.
OS- and software-independent.
OSD is built into the switch – no need to install additional hardware or software.
Security
Advanced security included.
Each user password can be up to 15 characters long, and each switch can store up to 63 users.
Administrator can enable or disable all security features and select which computers each user can access.
Once security is enabled, a user or administrator must login in order to access any of the computers connected to the switch.
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Application Note: Connect a CAC card reader using the optional USB connector
Data Sheet (PDF)
