Network Technologies USBV-x - Manual (Page 11)

NTI UNIMUX SERIES USB KVM SWITCH
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Power-Up Sequence
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The UNIMUX can be powered at any time.
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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.
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USB input devices (keyboard and mouse) can be hot plugged to and from the UNIMUX at any time.
Immediately after powering ON the UNIMUX, the following splash screen will appear on the monitor (except on 2-port model):
If the security option is enabled (see page 12 for details on the
"Security Option"), when the UNIMUX is powered up the user will
be prompted for a username and password to continue. If the
security option is not enabled the monitor will display the desktop
image for the connected CPU and the user can continue with
normal operation of the connected CPU.
Limitations
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Only USB input device or hub cables can be connected to the UNIMUX at the USB Type A female ports labeled "DEVICES".
(See Features and Functions on page 3, item 11.)
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A USB hub (single or multi-port) can be used provided only USB input devices are plugged into it.
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Only a USB Windows or SUN keyboard or USB mouse may be connected to the USB port on a USB MAC keyboard
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A maximum of 8 input devices may be connected to the UNIMUX either directly or through hubs.
See Fig. 7 for some examples of input device combinations that can be used with the UNIMUX.
Figure 7- 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
USB MAC Keyboard
USB MAC Keyboard
2 USB hubs in series (Daisy-Chained)
Typical Installation- 1 Keyboard, 1 Mouse
Optional- Multiple keyboards and mice
Optional- MAC USB keyboard and mouse
USB
Hub