Network Technologies ST-nXm-U - Manual (Page 5)

NTI NODEMUX MULTI-USER UNIVERSAL KVM SWITCH
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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
¾ Users can work individually or share the same CPU.
¾ Up to n users can work with m CPUs where n and m are the switch size acquired.
¾ Universal input and output ports that interface cables plug into adapt to PC and SUN platform devices.
¾ Power cycle circuit control allows the NTI switch to be powered OFF, then ON, at any time without affecting the attached
CPUs.
¾ Power cycle circuit control allows the attached CPUs to be powered OFF, then ON, at any time without affecting the switch or
other attached CPU.
¾ OSD enabled system with security features optionally enabled on a port by port basis.
¾ A microprocessor is dedicated to each CPU, preventing connected CPUs from locking up.
¾ Each connected CPU can boot without a keyboard or mouse.
¾ Keyboard and mouse interface cable can be hot-plugged during operation.
¾ LCD display on the front panel shows the CPU to which each user is connected.
¾ 10 connection setups can be saved in memory by the user for instant setup recall.
¾ No dip switches or jumpers necessary to configure.
¾ Video formats up to 1900X1200 can be displayed from all platforms. (A VGA multi-scan monitor must be used)
¾ User’s keyboard and mouse can control the switch using the On Screen Display (OSD) of each user’s connections
¾ Names can be assigned to the CPUs
¾ Password security on a PORT enabled basis.
¾ RS-232 control allows control of the switch with one CPU serial port.
¾ Power 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.