Network Technologies ST-nXm-U operation manual Introduction, Features, Compatibility

NTI NODEMUX MULTI-USER UNIVERSAL KVM SWITCH

INTRODUCTION

The NTI ST-nXm-U (NODEMUX) is a multi-user / universal KVM switch, (n= number of users, m= number of CPUs). It allows multiple users, up to 8, each with a keyboard, monitor, and mouse, to communicate directly with any PC or SUN workstation connected to the switch. A single switch can connect to up to 32 CPUs. These CPUs can be file servers, network managers, etc. The auto-boot circuitry in the NODEMUX allows all CPUs to boot simultaneously without keyboard and/or mouse error.

Features

¾Users can work individually or share the same CPU.

¾Up to n users can work with m CPUs where n and m are the switch size acquired.

¾Universal input and output ports that interface cables plug into adapt to PC and SUN platform devices.

¾Power cycle circuit control allows the NTI switch to be powered OFF, then ON, at any time without affecting the attached CPUs.

¾Power cycle circuit control allows the attached CPUs to be powered OFF, then ON, at any time without affecting the switch or other attached CPU.

¾OSD enabled system with security features optionally enabled on a port by port basis.

¾A microprocessor is dedicated to each CPU, preventing connected CPUs from locking up.

¾Each connected CPU can boot without a keyboard or mouse.

¾Keyboard and mouse interface cable can be hot-plugged during operation.

¾LCD display on the front panel shows the CPU to which each user is connected.

¾10 connection setups can be saved in memory by the user for instant setup recall.

¾No dip switches or jumpers necessary to configure.

¾Video formats up to 1900X1200 can be displayed from all platforms. (A VGA multi-scan monitor must be used)

¾User’s keyboard and mouse can control the switch using the On Screen Display (OSD) of each user’s connections

¾Names can be assigned to the CPUs

¾Password security on a PORT enabled basis.

¾RS-232 control allows control of the switch with one CPU serial port.

¾Power required is 110 or 220 VAC @ 50-60 Hz at less than 25 watts.

Compatibility

Supported CPUs:

•All PS/2 style PCs

•PS/2 laptops

•IBM RS6000

•Silicon Graphics

•HP9000

•Supports SUN, including ULTRAs™, SUN Blade™ 100, SUN Blade 1000, SUN Fire™ 280R, SUN Fire V20z and SUN Ray™ (using NTI’s USB-SUN adapter).

Supported Mice:

•Compatible with all standard 2-button PS/2 mice as well as the following:

•Microsoft IntelliMouse®

•Logitech (and other) 3-button mice.

•Alps glidepoint touchpad (extended functions-i.e. tapping, etc.-are not supported).

•Cirque Glidepoint touchapd.

•IBM Scroll Point mouse (extended stick functions are not supported).

•Kensington Orbit trackball.

•Logitech 2-button wheel mouse.

•Microsoft Ballpoint mouse.

•SUN 3-button mice are supported. Wheel button on IntelliMouse emulates SUN's third mouse button.

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