Network Technologies NODEMUX ST-NXM-U-HD - Manual (Page 5)

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Introduction
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
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CPU Enclosure that contains the operating system and processor
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User Device Keyboard or Mouse
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System One or more CPUs connected to one or more switches controlled by one or more user devices
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OSD On Screen Display
Limitations
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Only VGA multi-scan Monitors can be used with this product.
Compatibility
The ST-nXm-U-HD Universal Matrix KVM switch supports the following:
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Windows PS/2 CPUs
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SUN CPUs (including all SUN Ultras, SUN Blades and SUN Rays) (USB SUN CPU's need USB-SUN adapter)
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PS/2 laptops
Ordering Information
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.
Ordering Information
Compatibility
Introduction