The UNIMUX™ USB KVM Matrix switch allows up to eight users to individually command or simultaneously share up to 32 USB computers. Access USB-enabled PC, SUN, and MAC computers using USB keyboards and mice, and VGA multiscan monitors.
USB host computers and USB devices can be hot-plugged or removed at any time. Allows any USB device (keyboard and/or mouse) to control any attached USB host computer. International keyboard layouts are supported in auto-detection mode, or can be manually selected via the On Screen Display (OSD) menu.
Equipped with OSD, Liquid Crystal Display, and RS232.
Rackmount is standard on all UNIMUX-nXm-U models. The smaller models are also available in a desktop case.
Dedicated microprocessors prevent computers from locking up, ensuring reliable control.
Fully compliant with USB standards (1.0, 1.1).
The advanced OSD user interface with password security makes the UNIMUX USB KVM Matrix Switch simple and reliable to use in Enterprise data centers.
Computers can be shared or used exclusively.
Crestron® compatible.
Specifications
2x8
2x16
2x32
4x8
4x16
4x32
8x8
8x16
8x24
8x32
Hosts
Eight female 15-pin HD and eight female USB Type B connectors.
Supports PCs with USB-enabled OS (Windows 98/ME/2000/XP, Windows Server 2003, Linux) and USB ports.
Supports PCs with USB-enabled BIOS (legacy USB support) and USB ports.
Supports SUN Blade 100, SUN Blade 1000, SUN Fire™ 240 and SUN Ray.
Supports MAC G4, G5 and Xserve.
Supports MAC soft (keyboard) power-on.
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 1900x1200 resolution.
Two Female 15-pin HD connectors.
A multiscan VGA monitor is required to display the different video outputs from different platforms.
Bandwidth is 150 MHz.
Cables
Interface cables between your computers and the switch are required for proper operation.Use USBVEXT-xx-MM and standard interface cables to connect switches to computers.
Cables 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.
Devices
Two sets of female USB Type A connectors for keyboards and mice.
Compatible with most USB keyboards and mice, including Microsoft USB Intellimouse®,
Logitech Cordless Elite Duo keyboard and mouse, Gyration keyboard/mouse, Crystal Vision keyboard with touchpad, and iKey DI-5K USB.
Keyboard and mouse are hot-pluggable.
USB MAC and SUN startup keys are supported on all platforms of input devices.
Press <ESC> to leave Command Mode and return to Normal Mode.
Use the keyboard to command the switchbox to select ports or configure the Scan, Sharing and Broadcast Modes.
Normal Operating Mode allows the user to directly operate the selected computer with a transparent presence of the NTI switch.
Sharing Mode allows users to share the same computer.
Command Mode allows the user to give instructions to the switch through their keyboard. Keystrokes are not passed to the computer.
Scan Mode feature causes the switch to automatically and sequentially display the video from each selected powered on computer for a duration of 2-255 seconds (programmable by the user).
Broadcast Mode allows the user's keystrokes to be sent to all selected powered on computers.
Front Panel Interface
Locally change ports with front panel buttons.
Use front panel buttons to move through LCD screens and execute actions.
LCD indicates currently selected port for each user.
Application Note: Multiple Users Can Control Multiple USB Computers Located 1,000 Feet Away Using CAT5 UTP Cable
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