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NTI RACKMUX KVM Drawer with NODEMUX Switch 

 

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INTRODUCTION 

 

The RACKMUX-V15-8UNV 

(RACKMUX)

 is a KVM Drawer with Universal KVM Switch that combines a rackmount 15" TFT/ LCD 

monitor, keyboard, touchpad mouse, an 8-port Universal KVM switch 

(NODEMUX)

 in a space-saving 1RU industrial strength 

drawer with wrist pads.   The RACKMUX is equipped with a built-in switch function, which allows control of up to eight (8) 
Windows or SUN-enabled CPUs with a single keyboard, touchpad and monitor.   When access to a server rack is needed, the 
drawer can be pulled out and the display lifted up like a notebook computer, revealing the keyboard and touchpad. When the 
drawer is not in use, the display can be folded forward and down so the 1RU drawer can be pushed into the cabinet easily and 
smoothly, helping to organize and streamline busy server rooms.   
   
The onboard Universal KVM switch allows access to any Windows or SUN legacy CPUs from one monitor,  keyboard and  mouse 
(up to 8 CPUs). These CPUs can be file servers, network managers, etc.  Internal microprocessor circuitry allows all CPUs to be 
booted simultaneously without keyboard error.  Port selection is accomplished through On Screen Display (OSD) menus provided 
for switch control and security administration.   

Models Available 

 

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RACKMUX-V15-4UNV -   KVM Drawer with 15" TFT/LCD monitor and 4-port NODEMUX 

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RACKMUX-V17-4UNV -   KVM Drawer with 17" TFT/LCD monitor and 4-port NODEMUX 

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RACKMUX-V15-8UNV -   KVM Drawer with 15" TFT/LCD monitor and 8-port NODEMUX 

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RACKMUX-V17-8UNV -   KVM Drawer with 17" TFT/LCD monitor and 8-port NODEMUX 

 

 

Types of CPUs Supported 

 

 

PS/2 (i.e. WINxx) 

 Legacy 

SUN 

 

USB (when used with NTI USB-PS2 or USB-SUN Adapter) 

 

Features 

 

Entire unit is only 1RU (1.75") high  

 

High-quality metal construction (ideal for most industrial and commercial settings) 

 

15" or 17" Rack Mount LCD Monitor features a wide viewing angle  

 

1024X768 resolution for 15" XGA monitor 

 

1280x1024 resolution for 17" SXGA monitor  

 

A forward-folding 15” or 17” TFT LCD with built-in OSD menu for screen adjustments 

 

LCD Power-up when raised; manual override  

 

LCD Display controls (using on-screen menu)  

 

Includes rack mount kit suitable for SUN and most EIA 19" racks 

 

Fits varying rack depths from 22” to 39” deep via adjustable mounting brackets 

 VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA 

Compatible 

 

Powered by 110-240VAC, 50 or 60Hz via IEC connector and country-specific line cord 

 

Auto shut-OFF switch: Turns OFF the power to the monitor when the LCD is in a folded-closed position 

 

Standard 3-button touchpad

 

 

Added security with a drawer lock to prevent unwanted access 

 

Locking rails to prevent movement of the drawer when fully extended 

 

Keyboards available in multiple languages: English(US), English(UK), German, Italian, French, and Spanish  

 
 

Option:  

 

 

Numeric keypad option

- for a separate 17-key numeric keypad, add “-N” to the part number (i.e. RACKMUX-V17-

N-

8UNV)

 

Summary of Contents for RACKMUX-V15-4UNV

Page 1: ...8UNV RACKMUX V17 4UNV RACKMUX V17 8UNV KVM Drawer with Universal KVM Switch Installation and Operation Manual RACKMUX Series NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED Tel 330 562 7070 Fax 330 562 1999 1275 D...

Page 2: ...system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written consent of Network Technologies Inc 1275 Danner Drive Aurora Ohio...

Page 3: ...me List 10 System Access List 11 User Access Functions 11 Command Mode 11 Broadcast Mode 13 Scan Mode 13 Normal Mode 13 Edit Mode 13 Search Mode 14 Maintenance Mode 15 Help Mode 16 RS232 CONTROL 16 RS...

Page 4: ...ser Login screen 8 Figure 8 Administration Mode menu 8 Figure 9 Switch Configuration Mode screen 9 Figure 10 Administrator password change 10 Figure 11 User Name List screen 10 Figure 12 Command Mode...

Page 5: ...nitor and 4 port NODEMUX RACKMUX V17 4UNV KVM Drawer with 17 TFT LCD monitor and 4 port NODEMUX RACKMUX V15 8UNV KVM Drawer with 15 TFT LCD monitor and 8 port NODEMUX RACKMUX V17 8UNV KVM Drawer with...

Page 6: ...upplied but REQUIRED A set of 2 cables for each CPU being connected to the switch PS 2 CPU to Switch VEXT xx MM for video interface VKTINT xx MM for keyboard and mouse interface OR Legacy SUN CPU to S...

Page 7: ...ed 11 LCD Display for viewing the video signal from the connected CPU 12 Auto Shut OFF switch automatically shuts OFF the LCD display when the monitor is folded down 13 3 button touch pad for controll...

Page 8: ...t rails with two screws per bracket Be sure to tighten the screws securely Then tighten the nuts applied in step 3 5 Apply one more screw to each of the rear brackets to finish Figure 1 Mount RACKMUX...

Page 9: ...Warning Hardware is not hot pluggable to SUN CPUs SUN CPUs must be powered OFF and unplugged before connecting any cables 13W3M 15HDF Sun 13W3 Male Video Connector 8 Pin miniDIN Female Connector 15HD...

Page 10: ...ed components to work properly 1 Using the key unlock the drawer and slide the keyboard and LCD Display out far enough to raise the display to a comfortable viewing angle 2 Power ON the NODEMUX with t...

Page 11: ...rator can activate or deactivate the security features Security can be activated from the Maintenance Mode menu page 15 with a successful administrator login for verification purposes Furthermore the...

Page 12: ...stroke Adds a character to the user name password Removes previous character from the user name password Submit user name password Exit USER LOGIN and return to previous mode This function is only ava...

Page 13: ...d alone to slave when the switch is power cycled the OSD menu will no longer work To change it back to a stand alone switch factory default settings must be restored via a terminal connected to the RS...

Page 14: ...of users and provides control for adding new users up to 63 changing or assigning user passwords and changing access rights for any given user User names may be up to 12 characters long may not conta...

Page 15: ...nu enables a user to name the CPUs connected to the NODEMUX switch and connect to them using that name The OSD is positioned on the monitor displaying 8 CPU names at a time The screen can be used for...

Page 16: ...utton to perform that function Ports listed on the screen can be selected by moving the cursor onto that port and clicking Clicking twice on a selected port will switch to that port and exit Command M...

Page 17: ...configured time out period default time out period is 5 seconds the switch will connect to the next powered ON CPU port See Command Mode section page 11 for configuring the scan time out period for ea...

Page 18: ...enter and maneuver through a list of CPU names The CPU name best matching the characters typed is selected The list of CPUs may also be searched for a specific or similar name The following commands a...

Page 19: ...o the left Make OSD menu taller Make OSD menu shorter Change user password Present only when a standard user is logged in Log current user out and return to User Login Mode Activate security features...

Page 20: ...ions and Configuration Remote Connection The RS232 Interface is designed to meet the RS232C standard and can be controlled from any CPU or other controller with an RS232 communications port The pin ou...

Page 21: ...ne factory default settings must be restored via a terminal connected to the RS232 control port See the RS232 Command CF on page 19 to restore default settings Loop Back In order for an RS232 command...

Page 22: ...ss Enter and Y to save them To exit without saving press Esc then N then Esc again The menu will return to the Administration Mode without saving the changes made Changes made will take effect the nex...

Page 23: ...OK OR CR syntax or transmission error occurred CA change all output channels FORMAT CA AA XX CR CA change all outputs command followed by at least one space AA unit address XX input CPU to connect to...

Page 24: ...transmission error occurred CF reset all connected units regardless of address to factory default configuration settings WARNING THIS COMMAND WILL RESET ALL RS232 DAISY CHAIN CONNECTED NODEMUX SWITCH...

Page 25: ...The Up and Down Arrow buttons are used to navigate through the menus Move the cursor up or down as desired to highlight an item for selection Once an item is highlighted pressing the Menu button will...

Page 26: ...h the RED GREEN or BLUE sections highlighted use the Up or Down arrow to move between them press the Select button to choose the option to adjust Then use the Up or Down Arrow to adjust the setting Se...

Page 27: ...idle before the OSD menu automatically exits adjustable from 10 to 60 seconds LANGUAGE the language that the OSD menus will be presented in With the item highlighted use the Up or Down arrow to move b...

Page 28: ...hem Use the LEDs to know what special features are enabled Figure 19 US English Keyboard Layout Figure 20 Keyboard LED Indications ESC F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 NUMLCK PRT SC INSERT DELET...

Page 29: ...illuminate With the Fn and NumLock LEDs illuminated pressing some standard keys will result in displaying characters as indicated in the chart below Standard Key Displayed when NumLock is ON Function...

Page 30: ...ete Sys Rq System Requirements Pause Break Up Arrow Page Up Down Arrow Page Down Left Arrow Home Right Arrow End Figure 22 Additional multi function keys SUN Keyboard Keys Use the chart below to type...

Page 31: ...C Power Key enable SUN extra key emulation Figure 23 U S English Keyboard with numeric keypad ESC F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 PRT SC DELETE SYS RQ PAUSE BREAK SCR LCK ENTER BACKSPACE 0 9 8...

Page 32: ...board and mouse to a SUN type CPU The chart below shows the capabilities of the keyboard controlling certain CPU types Translation Capabilities CPU Device Sun Mac Windows RACKMUX Keyboard Extra keys e...

Page 33: ...THIS COMMAND PROBLEM No Keyboard or Mouse SOLUTION Shut down CPU s Power cycle the switch Turn on CPU s DEFAULT PASSWORD RESET In the event the Administrator password is lost or forgotten the passwor...

Page 34: ...0 000 hrs Contrast Ratio 500 1 LCD 17 Display area 337 92mm W x 270 336 H 17 inch diagonal Panel Type TFT Active Number of Pixels 1280 H x 1024 V Number of Colors 16 2 Million 6 bits FRC Pixel Pitch 0...

Page 35: ...rce No Contact pressure required Lifetime Plastic Overlay Minimum 10 000 000 strokes Sample Rate Up to 100 samples sec INDEX Administration Mode 8 Administrator password change 10 Broadcast Mode 13 Co...

Page 36: ...bor is two 2 years from the date of purchase Please contact Network Technologies Inc at 800 742 8324 800 RGB TECH or 330 562 7070 or visit our website at http www networktechinc com for information re...

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