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USB KVM Switch: 2, 4, 8, 16 and 32-Port

Control up to 32 USB computers with one USB keyboard, USB mouse & VGA monitor

Also known as: Industrial USB KVM switch, usb kvm switch, UNIMUX usb kvm switch, usb switch, universal serial bus kvm switch.

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World's Only True 16/32-port
USB KVM Switch






Additional Product Information

Application Note: Control Multiple USB Computers Located 1,000 Feet Away Using CAT5 UTP Cable.
Application Note: Control Multiple USB Computers Connected to a Switch Using a KVM Drawer.
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USB KVM switch to control up to 32 USB computers with one USB keyboard, USB mouse and VGA monitor

UNIMUX-USBV-2 (Front & Back)


Designed and Manufactured in the U.S.A. RoHS Compliant USB KVM Switch

NTI Survey

Features & Applications

The UNIMUX™ USB KVM switch allows a user to control up to 32 USB computers with one USB keyboard, USB mouse and VGA monitor. Dedicated internal microprocessors emulate keyboard & mouse presence to each attached CPU 100% of the time so all computers boot error-free.
  • High quality construction.
  • Features NTI's patented true autoboot USB switching - all attached USB PCs, MACs and SUNs can be booted simultaneously.
  • Compatible with USB-enabled PCs.
  • Compatible with SUN T1000, SUN 1000, SUN V210, SUN Fire™ V240, SUN Fire V20z, and other USB-enabled SUN computers.
  • Compatible with MAC G4/G5 and Xserve. Supports MAC soft (keyboard) power-on.
  • Crisp and clear 2048x1536 video resolution.
  • Fully compliant with USB standards (1.0, 1.1).
  • USB MAC and SUN start-up keys are supported.
  • SUN extra keys are emulated on USB keyboards with Windows keyboard layouts.
  • Available with audio or RS232 control options.
  • Supports international keyboard layouts in auto-detection mode.

Specifications

UNIMUX-USBV-2 UNIMUX-USBV-4O UNIMUX-USBV-8O UNIMUX-USBV-16O UNIMUX-USBV-32O
Hosts
  • Two female 15-pin HD and two female USB Type B connectors.
  • Supports USB-enabled PC, SUN and MAC computers with VGA video.
  • Multiplatform support: Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Server 2000/2003/2008, Solaris, Linux, FreeBSD, and MAC OS 9/10.
  • Any legacy PS/2 or SUN computer can be connected by using a USB-PS2-R or USB-SUN-R adapter.
Monitor
  • Crisp and clear resolution up to 2048x1536.
  • Female 15 pin HD connectors.
  • A multiscan VGA monitor is required to display the different video outputs from different platforms.
  • Bandwidth is 150 MHz.
MTBF
  • 73,280 hrs.
Regulatory Approvals
  • UNIMUX-USBV-2: RoHS
  • UNIMUX-USBV-2R: CE, RoHS
  • UNIMUX-USBV-2RS: CE, RoHS
Warranty
  • Two years

Power
Devices
  • Female USB Type A connectors.
  • Compatible with most USB keyboards and mice, including wireless.
  • Keyboard and mouse are hot-pluggable.
  • Supports two USB devices directly connected.
  • Supports up to eight USB devices using USB hubs (not included).
Environmental
  • Operating temperature: 32°F to 100°F (0°C to 38°C)
  • Storage temperature: -20°F to 140°F (-30°C to 60°C)
  • Operating and Storage Relative Humidity: 17 to 90% non-condensing RH.
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Control Methods

Keyboard
  • Use the keyboard to command the switch box to select ports or configure the SCAN delay.
Front Panel Interface
  • Touch a button and be connected to a computer, or change modes of operation.
  • LEDs indicate currently selected port and mode of operation.
On Screen Display (OSD)
  • Select computers by name with the On Screen Display (OSD) option. Not available on the 2-port switch.
  • Use keyboard or mouse to operate the switch from menus superimposed onto the monitor.
  • Shows names of computers on cascaded switches up to 152 ports.
  • Names can be up to 12 characters long.
  • Power status of each computer is displayed.
  • View usage statistics — power-on cycles and hours of usage.
  • Helps screens assists users with the OSD.
  • Modify the size and position of the OSD.
  • OSD is built into the switch-no need to install additional hardware or software.
  • OS and software-independent.
Security
  • Advanced security included with OSD option.
  • Each user password can be up to 13 characters long, and each switch can store up to 63 users.
  • Administrator can enable or disable all security features and select which computers each user can access.
  • Once security is enabled, a user or administrator must login in order to access any of the computers connected to the switch.

Control multiple computers with one USB keyboard, USB mouse and VGA monitor

Optional - sold separately


USB KVM Switches

NTI Part # # of CPUs Desktop Size WxDxH (in.) Rack Units Rack Size WxDxH (in.) Price $ # to Buy Download a PDF Manual
UNIMUX-USBV-2 2 5.2x4.2x1.6 N/A N/A 245 Download PDF Manual
UNIMUX-USBV-2R 2 N/A 1RU 19x10x1.75 485
UNIMUX-USBV-4O 4 13.3x5.9x1.75
(without supplied rackmount kit)
1RU 19x5.9x1.75
(with supplied rackmount kit)
500 Download PDF Manual
UNIMUX-USBV-8O 8 13.3x5.9x1.75
(without supplied rackmount kit)
1RU 19x5.9x1.75
(with supplied rackmount kit)
785
UNIMUX-USBV-16O 16 N/A 2RU 19x10x3.5 1,965
UNIMUX-USBV-32O 32 N/A 4RU 19x10x7 2,675

USB KVM Switches with RS232 Control

NTI Part # # of CPUs Desktop Size WxDxH (in.) Rack Units Rack Size WxDxH (in.) Price $ # to Buy Download a PDF Manual
UNIMUX-USBV-4O-RS 4 13.3x5.9x1.75
(without supplied rackmount kit)
1RU 19x5.9x1.75
(with supplied rackmount kit)
635 Download PDF Manual
UNIMUX-USBV-8O-RS 8 13.3x5.9x1.75
(without supplied rackmount kit)
1RU 19x5.9x1.75
(with supplied rackmount kit)
920
UNIMUX-USBV-16O-RS 16 N/A 2RU 19x10x3.5 2,100
UNIMUX-USBV-32O-RS 32 N/A 4RU 19x10x7 2,810

USB KVM Switches with Audio

NTI Part # # of CPUs Desktop Size WxDxH (in.) Rack Units Rack Size WxDxH (in.) Price $ # to Buy
UNIMUX-USBV-4O-A 4 13.3x5.9x1.75
(without supplied rackmount kit)
1RU 19x5.9x1.75
(with supplied rackmount kit)
570
UNIMUX-USBV-8O-A 8 13.3x5.9x1.75
(without supplied rackmount kit)
1RU 19x5.9x1.75
(with supplied rackmount kit)
880
UNIMUX-USBV-16O-A 16 N/A 2RU 19x10x3.5 2,150

Compatible Cables

Male to Male VGA, Male USB A to Male USB B (USBVEXT-xx-MM)
Length (ft.) Price $ # to Buy Length (ft.) Price $ # to Buy
313 1023
618 1531
Male to Female VGA (VEXT-15)USB Active Extension Cable (USB-A+A-5M)
Length (ft.) Price $ # to Buy Length (m.) Price $ # to Buy
1522 565