UNIMAX Houseware KVM Switch operation manual Operating Cascaded Switches, SUN RAY Support

NTI UNIMUX MULTI-USER KVM SWITCH

Operating Cascaded Switches

Immediately after powering-ON the Master switch, the following splash screen will display on the monitor:

All the downstream switches should be powered ON before pressing any key. If there are USB extenders connected, they should also be powered ON. An extra time of about 5 seconds after powering-ON the last unit may be needed to complete the USB enumeration process. If the switch is a standalone unit (no downstream switches connected), the key could be pressed immediately.

When a key is pressed, the master switch will start the process of detecting the configuration. This could take several seconds, depending on how many switches are connected together. When configuration update is ready, the splash screen disappears and the system is ready to operate. (If security mode is activated, the login window will be displayed on the screen). The update- configuration function can be recalled at any time by entering into Command Mode and pressing the <F5> key.

Note: The front panel keypad is used to operate only standalone switches. To operate a cascaded network of switches use only OSD commands from Command Mode (see page 11).

Note: Matrix Switcher's Control Program (page 32) cannot be used to control cascaded switches. It works only with a standalone switch.

After completing the configuration detection, the splash screen is turned OFF and the switches can be operated. All configuration can be controlled from the keyboard, mouse and monitor through OSD menus (page 11).

SUN RAY SUPPORT

The UNIMUX USB Matrix switch fully supports SUN Ray CPUs, however, if a lack of horizontal mouse movement may be experienced . If this occurs, enable MAC mode (page 21) for the port that the SUN Ray is connected to. This should enable proper mouse movement.

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