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USB DVI KVM switch

USB switch for DVI flat panel display monitor

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USB DVI KVM Switch, 4-, 8-, and 16-Port

Control up to 16 single link DVI-enabled USB computers from one USB keyboard, USB mouse and DVI monitor.

Also known as: USB DVI KVM switch, multi-port KVM switch for DVI Flat Planel Display Monitors, keyboard DVI monitor mouse switch

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USB DVI KVM Switch

UNIMUX-DVI-8RS (Front & Back)



Designed and Manufactured in the U.S.A.

RoHS Compliant USB DVI KVM Switch

Features & Applications

The UNIMUX™ USB DVI KVM switch allows you to control up to 16 single link DVI enabled computers with one DVI monitor, USB keyboard and USB mouse.
  • Incorporates NTI's patented true autoboot USB switching - all attached USB PCs, SUNs and MACs can be booted simultaneously.
  • Up to 1900x1200 video resolution.
  • Supports DVI interface for crisp and clear video quality on Flat Panel Display.
  • Uses single link HDMI connectors.
  • Fully compliant with USB (1.0, 1.1) standards.
  • USB SUN start-up keys are supported.
  • Supports MAC soft (keyboard) power-on.
  • SUN extra keys are emulated on USB keyboards with Windows keyboard layouts.
  • Front-panel push button for channel selection.
  • LED indicators on switch show which port is active.
  • Fits into 1 RU with supplied rackmount kit.
  • Available with optional RS232 Control.

Specifications

Host connections
  • Female HDMI-A connectors.
  • Female USB Type B connectors.
  • DVI enabled PC, MAC and SUN computers.
  • PCs with USB-enabled OS (Win 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista) and USB ports.
  • PCs with USB-enabled BIOS (legacy USB support) and USB ports.
Monitor
  • Supports crisp and clear video resolution up to 1900x1200.
  • Female HDMI-A connector.
Mouse
  • Female USB Type A connector.
  • Compatible with most USB mice, including USB IntelliMouse®.
  • Mouse is hot-pluggable.
Power
  • 110 or 220 VAC at 50 or 60 Hz via AC adapter (supplied).
  • Power consumption: 5W
Keyboard
  • Female USB Type A connector.
  • Compatible with most USB keyboards.
  • Keyboard is hot-pluggable.
  • Supports SUN and MAC extra keys.
Cables
  • Interface cables between your computers and the switch are required for proper operation. Use DVI-HDMI-xx-MM and USB-AB-xM to connect computers to the switch.
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.
Regulatory Approval
  • CE, RoHS
Warranty
  • Two years

Built-in Control Methods

Example application for the UNIMUX USB DVI KVM Switch
Front Panel Interface
  • LEDs indicate currently selected port and mode of operation.
  • Hold in any button for more than five seconds to go into Scan, Broadcast or Command Mode.
    • In Normal Operating Mode, the user can directly operate the selected computer with transparent presence of the NTI switch.
    • Scan Mode automatically and sequentially displays the video from each powered on computer for 2-255 seconds.
    • Broadcast Mode allows the user's keystrokes to be sent to both powered on computers. (Broadcast Mode is not available for MACs.)
    • Command Mode allows the user to give instructions to the switch through his/her keyboard. Keystrokes are not passed to the computer.
Keyboard
  • Scan or Command Modes are available from the keyboard using hot keys.
  • Use the keyboard to command the switch box to select ports or configure the Scan delay.
  • Type <Ctrl>+<`> (or <Compose>+<`>) to go into Command Mode.
  • Press <Esc> to leave Command Mode and return to Normal or Scan Mode.

RS232 Control Method (Optional)

Control
  • RJ45 connector.
  • Baud rate 2400, 9600, 19200, or 38400.
  • Use DIP switches to address up to 15 units, all of which can be daisy-chained and controlled by one serial port.
Commands
  • RS - causes switch to reset so that IN1 connects to OUT1.
  • CS - causes one INx/OUTx connection to occur.
  • RO - reads what input is connected to specified output.
  • RU - reads size of matrix, reports number of inputs and number of outputs on specified switch.

USB DVI KVM Switches

NTI Part # # of CPUS Desktop Size
WxDxH (In.)
Rack Size WxDxH (In.)
(with supplied rackmount kit)
Price Each $ # to Buy Download the Manual
UNIMUX-DVI-4 4 15.2x5.97x1.75 19x5.9x1.75 775 Download the Manual

USB DVI KVM Switches with Optional RS232 Control

NTI Part # # of CPUS Desktop Size
WxDxH (In.)
Rack Size WxDxH (In.)
(with supplied rackmount kit)
Price Each $ # to Buy Download the Manual
UNIMUX-DVI-4RS 4 15.2x5.97x1.75 19x5.9x1.75 800 Download the Manual
UNIMUX-DVI-8RS 8 15.2x5.97x1.75 19x5.9x1.75 980
UNIMUX-DVI-16RS 16 15.2x5.97x1.75 19x5.9x1.75 1760

DVI Cables and USB Cables

DVI-D Male to HDMI-A Male
Single Link Cable (DVI-HDMI-xx-MM)
USB Male Type A to
Male Type B Cable (USB2-AB-xxM-5T)
Length (ft.) Price $ # to Buy Length (m) Price $ # to Buy
3 10 1 2.50
6 15 23.00
10 20 3 4.00
15 38 5 5.00