Network Technologies ST-nXm-U operation manual SerTest- RS232 Interface Test Program, Main Options

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NTI NODEMUX MULTI-USER UNIVERSAL KVM SWITCH

SerTest- RS232 Interface Test Program

This software allows a user to test the functions of an NTI server switch, matrix switch or Multi-user/Multi-platform switch RS232 interface. The program SerTest along with the Matrix Switcher's Control Program is installed from the CD packaged with this switch. SerTest generates a main menu with the selections described below:

Main Options

Matrix Operations

- send commands to the matrix unit.

Ethernet Operations

- set Ethernet connection variables (not applicable to this product)

Setup Options

- set COM port, baud rate, and unit address

About SerTest

- display the program version

Matrix Operations

 

Key

 

 

Selection

 

 

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1)

 

 

Connect Output/User to an Input/CPU

 

- connect an output to an input

 

 

 

 

 

2)

 

 

Connect All Outputs/Users to an Input/CPU

- connect all outputs to an input

 

 

 

 

 

 

3)

 

 

Connect Audio Output/User to an Input/CPU

 

- connect an output to an input (audio ports only)

4)

 

 

Connect All Audio Outputs/Users to an Input

 

- connect all outputs to an input (audio ports only)

 

5)

 

 

Change Mute Status for Audio Output/User (not

 

- mute or un-mute the Audio port output

 

 

 

 

applicable to this unit)

 

 

 

 

6)

 

 

Change Volume for Audio Output/User (not

 

- change Audio port output volume

 

 

 

 

applicable to this unit)

 

 

 

7)

 

 

Read Connection for Video Output/User

 

-read the connection of a specific video output

 

 

 

 

 

 

8)

 

 

Read Connection for Audio Output/User

 

-read the connection of a specific audio output

 

9)

 

 

Read Mute and Volume for Audio Output/User

- read the volume and the mute status of the specified output (audio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ports only)

 

a)

 

Save I/O Connections into Unit Memory

-save the connections into switch memory bank

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b)

 

Restore I/O Connections from Unit Memory

 

-restore the connections from switch memory bank

 

 

 

 

 

 

c)

Change All Units Baud Rate (9600/COM1:)

 

-change RS-232 Baud rate of all switches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-the current baud rate and serial port are displayed in parentheses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

d)

 

Reset Unit

 

- send a reset command to the switch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- the current unit address is displayed in parentheses

 

 

 

 

 

 

e)

 

Reset All Units

- send an internal reset command to all switches

 

 

 

 

 

 

f)

Read Unit Size

 

- read the switch size (number of inputs and outputs)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

g)

 

Read Unit Version/Revision String

 

-read a string containing the switch version, type, and size

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

h)

 

Save All Units I/O Connections into Units

 

-save the connections into switch memory bank, command for all

 

 

 

 

Memory

 

switches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

i)

 

Restore All Units I/O Connections from Units

 

-restore the connections from switch memory bank, command for all

 

 

 

 

Memory

 

switches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selections in the "Key" column that are gray are not applicable to this product.

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Contents ST-nXm-U Trademark Table of Contents Table of Figures Features IntroductionCompatibility Supported CPUsSupported Keyboards Supported MonitorsST-nXm-U Switch Ordering InformationMaterials Materials Supplied with this kit includeInterface Cables WhereFeatures and Functions NTIRack Mounting Instructions Mount the Nodemux to a rackInstallation & Configuration NTIVKTINT-1 VEXT-xx-MM Rear View of PS/2 CPUCable Selection Guide For CPU and Keyboard/Mouse VEXT-xx-MMPS/2 Keyboard & Mouse SUN Keyboard & MouseUsing the NTI Nodemux Universal KVM Switch Basic OperationKeypad Control USR CPU 5 EnterSecurity Option with Password Enabling The Security FeatureFactory default settings are OSD ControlOSD Modes Available With Security Enabled User LoginAdministration Key Enter Esc FunctionPort Status Administration OptionsKey Esc Function System Access List User Name ListUser Access Functions Command ModeEdit Mode Key/Sequence Home End Insert Delete Backspace FunctionSearch Mode Maintenance ModeKey Backspace Alphanumeric Esc Enter Function Key FunctionHelp Mode SUN DDC ConfigurationWhen connected to SUN with pgX32 or pgX64 video card RS232 Control Remote ConnectionBaud Rate Unit Address and Loop BackRS232 Matrix-Y-1 CPU Serial Port Wiring Schematic of Matrix-Y-1 cableFirst Unit Second Unit Last Unit RS-232 Command Protocol RS-232 Command Protocol Quick ReferenceNTI Nodemux MULTI-USER Universal KVM Switch SerTest- RS232 Interface Test Program Main OptionsSetup Options RMTEST-RS232 Interface Test ProgramMain Options Matrix OptionsKey Equivalents Keyboard MappingSUNs Startup Keys SUN Keyboard Troubleshooting SpecificationsWarranty Information Index

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