Network Technologies DVI-x - Manual (Page 11)

NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH
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Power-Up Sequence
• Power-up the monitor(s).
• The UNIMUX can be powered at any time.
Note: It is recommended that the monitor be powered-ON before powering on the UNIMUX in order for DDC information
to be properly communicated.
•
The CPUs can be powered at any time although if a CPU needs a keyboard and/or mouse at power-ON it should be powered
after connecting to and powering-ON the UNIMUX.
• USB input devices (keyboard and mouse) can be hot plugged to and from the UNIMUX at any time.
Limitations
•
Only USB input device or hub cables can be connected to the UNIMUX at the USB Type A female ports. (See Features and
Functions on page 3, item 4.)
• A USB hub (single or multi-port) can be used provided only USB input devices are plugged into it.
• Only a USB Windows or SUN keyboard or USB mouse may be connected to the USB port on a USB MAC keyboard
• A maximum of 8 input devices may be connected to the UNIMUX either directly or through hubs.
See Fig. 8 for some examples of input device combinations that can be used with the UNIMUX.
Figure 8- Compatible device combinations
USB Windows Keyboard
USB
Mouse
USB Type A
Male Connectors
USB MAC Keyboard
USB
Mouse
USB
Mouse USB
Mouse
USB Windows Keyboard
USB Windows Keyboard Typical Installation- 1 keyboard, 1 mouse
Multiple keyboards and mice
MAC USB keyboard and mouse
USB
Hub
USB MAC Keyboard
USB
Mouse
MAC USB keyboard and mouse through hub
USB
Hub