Network Technologies DVI-x operation manual Power-Up Sequence, Limitations

NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH

Power-Up Sequence

•Power-up the monitor(s).

•The UNIMUX can be powered at any time.

Note: It is recommended that the monitor be powered-ON before powering on the UNIMUX in order for DDC information to be properly communicated.

•The CPUs can be powered at any time although if a CPU needs a keyboard and/or mouse at power-ON it should be powered after connecting to and powering-ON the UNIMUX.

•USB input devices (keyboard and mouse) can be hot plugged to and from the UNIMUX at any time.

Limitations

•Only USB input device or hub cables can be connected to the UNIMUX at the USB Type A female ports. (See Features and Functions on page 3, item 4.)

•A USB hub (single or multi-port) can be used provided only USB input devices are plugged into it.

•Only a USB Windows or SUN keyboard or USB mouse may be connected to the USB port on a USB MAC keyboard

•A maximum of 8 input devices may be connected to the UNIMUX either directly or through hubs.

See Fig. 8 for some examples of input device combinations that can be used with the UNIMUX.

				USB
				Hub
USB Type A
Male Connectors
		USB Windows Keyboard
USB Windows Keyboard	USB
	Mouse			USB
Typical Installation- 1 keyboard,	1 mouse	USB Windows Keyboard	USB	Mouse
			Mouse

Multiple keyboards and mice

USB MAC Keyboard	USB
	Mouse

MAC USB keyboard and mouse

USB

Hub

USB MAC Keyboard	USB
	Mouse

MAC USB keyboard and mouse through hub

Figure 8- Compatible device combinations

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