IntroductionIntroduction
The NTI ST-nXm-U-HD (also known as NODEMUX-HD) is a multi-user / Universal Multi-Platform Matrix KVM switch, (n= number of users, m= number of CPUs) with high density construction to require less rack space. It allows multiple users, up to 4, each with a keyboard, monitor, and mouse, to communicate directly with any PS/2 or SUN workstation connected to the switch. A single switch can connect to 16 CPUs or up to 256 CPUs when switches are cascaded. These CPUs can be file servers, network managers, etc. The auto-boot circuitry in the NTI switch allows all CPUs to boot simultaneously without keyboard and/or mouse error.
Definitions
•CPU
•User Device
•System
•OSD
Enclosure that contains the operating system and processor Keyboard or Mouse
One or more CPUs connected to one or more switches controlled by one or more user devices On Screen Display
Limitations
•Only VGA multi-scan Monitors can be used with this product.
CompatibilCompatibilityty
The ST-nXm-U-HD Universal Matrix KVM switch supports the following:
•Windows PS/2 CPUs
•SUN CPUs (including all SUN Ultras, SUN Blades and SUN Rays) (USB SUN CPU's need USB-SUN adapter)
•PS/2 laptops
OrderingOrderingInformationInformation
The ST-nXm-U-HD switch is built to a specific size ranging from 2 to 4 users and 8 to 16 CPUs. The switch is built at the factory based on the specified size ordered. The switch has high density connectors (similar to SCSI) for inputs and outputs that support PS/2 and SUN platforms and are configured with interface cables, see interface cable section. The “n” in the part number ST- nXm-U-HD represents the number of users. Select either 2 or 4 user switches. The “m” in the part number represents the number of CPUs. The switch is available with either 8 or 16 CPU ports. It is not necessary to connect a user or CPU to each port (ex. a ST-2x16 switch has the capability of supporting 16 CPUs, but can have only 10 CPUs connected and 6 empty ports.
ST-nXm-U-HD
Replace the “n” with either 2 or 4 Replace the “m” with either 8 or 16
The following list represents the available sizes that can be ordered:
ST-2x8-U-HD ST-4X8-U-HD
ST-2x16-U-HD ST-4X16-U-HD
Options
The following options are available for the ST-nXm-U-HD switch.
Dual Redundant Power supply
This feature ensures constant power to the unit.
Ordered by adding a -DRP suffix to the main part number.