Network Technologies ST-xU operation manual Configuration, Cascaded Installation

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NTI NODEMUX SERIES UNIVERSAL KVM SWITCH

NOTES:

Port 1 of the Master Unit with Slave Unit #1 connected to it will function and be controlled as ports 1-4 for an ST- 4U (1-8 for an ST-8U, etc.)

Master Unit Port 2 with Slave Unit #2 connected will function and be controlled as the next sequential port numbers (5-8 for an ST-4U, 9-16 for an ST-8U, etc.).

Consecutive ports on the master used for locally connected CPU’s will function and be controlled as the next consecutive port number. (I.e. Ports 3 and 4 of a 4-port master with only two 4-port slaves connected will

function and be controlled as ports 9 and 10 respectively.) See Fig. 15 on page 12 for an illustration of this.

f.All units must be powered OFF during configuration and interconnecting.

g.For multi-platform cascaded systems (systems with MAC, SUN, and/or PS/2 CPUs mixed together), each slave unit is “uni-

platform” - that is, slaves can only have CPUs of the same platform connected to them and the cable between the slave and master unit must support that platform.

h. Cascading is not available if the Touch-Screen Support option (page 25) is installed.

Configuration

All units are configured using switches 1 thru 6 of the 8-position dip-switch (located on the front of each unit) according to Tables 1 and 2. (Switches 7 and 8 are configured for the keyboard on page 5.)

NOTE: Dip-switches are only found in legacy NODEMUX switches. If no dip- switches are present, refer to "Switch Configuration" on page 17. Then continue with "Cascaded Installation" below.

 

 

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Scan

Broad cast Com mand

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

 

1

8

ON

 

Front Panel Configuration Switches

Table 1

* (default settings)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Switch

 

 

 

1

5

 

6

 

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)

Master & Slave dip-switch 2-4 Settings

2

3

4

Master with-

 

Slave Setting

OFF*

OFF*

OFF*

No Slave Attached

 

N/A

OFF

OFF

OFF

1

Slave attached

Slave Unit #1

OFF

OFF

ON

2

Slaves attached

Slave Unit #2

OFF

ON

OFF

3

Slaves attached

Slave Unit #3

OFF

ON

ON

4

Slaves attached

Slave Unit #4

ON

OFF

OFF

5

Slaves attached

Slave Unit #5

ON

OFF

ON

6

Slaves attached

Slave Unit #6

ON

ON

OFF

7

Slaves attached

Slave Unit #7

ON

ON

ON

8

Slaves attached

Slave Unit #8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON

OFF

8-POSITION DIP-SWITCH

About Table 2:

These switch settings are used by the slave(s) to establish its identity (i.e. location in the group) to the master.

In a master, the same switches are used to configure the master for how many slaves are attached to it.

Cascaded Installation

a.Connect all slaves consecutively to the master switch.

Perform steps 1-3 under INSTALLATION (on page 5) for each slave unit.

Configure each switch as per tables above under Configuration before proceeding.

Attach the slaves to the master:

With a VEXT-xx-MM cable, connect slave #1’s “MONITOR” port to the master’s “VIDEO 1” port (see Fig. 15 on page 11).

With an SKTINT-xx-MM or VKTINT-1/VKTINT-xx-MM pair or MKTINT-xx-MM, connect slave #1’s “DEVICES” port to the master’s “CPU 1” port (see Fig. 15 on page 12 and the cables and adapters chart on page 10).

Repeat these steps for each additional slave unit, keeping in mind that each slave will connect into the next available master’s port (i.e. slave #2 to master’s “VIDEO 2” and “CPU 2”, etc.).

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Contents ST- xU Trademark Table of Contents Table of Figures Supported Devices FeaturesIntroduction Available OptionsMaterials Supplied MaterialsFeatures and Functions To Mount to a Rack Rackmounting InstructionsDip-switch configuration InstallationConnect a PS/2 keyboard and mouse Connect a PS/2 CPU For each CPUSuncpu Connect a touch-screen monitor to an ST-8U-TS-R For Units with Touch-screen support -TSO optionLimitations CascadingCascaded Installation ConfigurationCable Required Basic cascaded master-to-slave cable connectionsKeyboard Control Basic Command ModeOperation Front Panel ControlXxx from 002 to 255. ie. t002 Command Functions Contd Function KeystrokeScan Mode LED will toggle on and OFF Broadcast Mode LED will toggle on and OFFEnabling the Security Feature OSD ControlSecurity Option User Login Mode Administration ModeAdditional Modes Available With Security Configure for Cascading Switch ConfigurationAdministrator Password Exit Switch Configuration ModeTab User Name List User Access FunctionsSystem Access List OSD Command ModeCtrl + E Ctrl + M Ctrl + O Command Mode menusCommand Mode Cont’d FunctionKeystroke Edit Mode Edit ModeEsc Enter Search ModeActivate security features Maintenance ModeTouch Maintenance Mode Help ModeOSD Touch Screen Support Reset Default Values Align The CursorOSD Entry Method Remote Connection RS232 Connections and ConfigurationConfiguration via Dip Switches RS232 Connector DB-9 FemaleUnit Address and Loop Back Configuration via OSDUnit Address Loop BackPinout of Matrix-Y-1 cable Command ProtocolFormat RU Aacr Keyboard key layouts KEYBOARD-TO-CPU TranslationLocation of jumper block HOW to Disable Operating ModesCase screws must be removed For models ST-xU no OSDClear access to the jumper block For models ST-xU-O with OSD Component layout in unit with OSD Configuring the Jumper Block NON-OSD Touch Screen SupportOptional-4 and 8 port models only Troubleshooting Warranty InformationAlways turn power on in this sequence