High Density USB KVM Matrix Switch

Users control many USB PC SUN MAC Computers

Touchscreen and CAC Reader Compatible
VGA USB KVM Matrix Switch

Up to four users can control 32 USB-enabled PC, SUN and MAC computers

Also known as: Industrial USB KVM Matrix Switch, multiple users control
many USB PC SUN MAC Computers, rackmount USB KVM matrix switcher.

High Density Switch

Application Note: Connect a CAC card reader using the optional USB connector

Application Note: Connect a SMART Board™ Interactive Whiteboard using the optional USB connector

Data Sheet (PDF)

Available Options:
· USB connector for USB Touch Screen Monitor, SMART Board™ Interactive Whiteboards, CAC card reader, or other USB device

· Extender ports for connecting half of the users remotely up to 91 meters away via CAT5 cable.

USB KVM switches allow one keyboard, monitor and mouse to control multiple PCs

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UNIMUX-4X8-UHDUC5 (Front & Back)

The UNIMUX™ High Density USB KVM Matrix Switch allows up to four 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.

The High Density Switch saves rack space.
- The 2x8, 2x16 and 4x8 switches are 1RU in height.
- The 2x32, 4x16 and 4x32 switches are 2RU in height.
Features NTI's patented true autoboot USB switching - all attached USB PCs, MACs and SUNs can be booted simultaneously.
Compatible with USB-enabled PC, SUN and MAC computers.
High quality construction.
Crisp and clear 1920x1200 video resolution.
Equipped with OSD, Liquid Crystal Display, and RS232.

Dedicated microprocessors prevent computers from locking up, ensuring reliable control.
Computers can be shared or used exclusively.
Fully compliant with USB 1.1 standards.
Supports international keyboard layouts in auto-detection mode.
Cabling runs are simplified with NTI's high density KVM switch cables.
Optional support for USB 1.1 devices, in addition to keyboards and mice, such as a USB touch screen monitors, SMART Board™ Interactive Whiteboards, or CAC card readers.
Optional extender ports for locating remote users up to 91 meters via CAT5/5e/6 cable.
- 2-port models feature one local user and one remote user ports.
- 4-port models feature two local user and two remote user ports.
- For switches with the additional USB port option, the remote user does not have access to the extra USB device.

Hosts

Female 15-pin HD 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.
Supports MAC soft (keyboard) power-on.
Any old PS/2 or SUN computer can be connected by using a USB-PS2-R or USB-SUN-R adapter.

Devices

Female USB Type A connectors.
Compatible with most USB keyboards and mice, including Microsoft USB Intellimouse^®, Logitech Cordless Elite Duo keyboard and mouse, Gyration keyboard/mouse and Crystal Vision keyboard with touchpad.
Keyboard and mouse are hot-pluggable.
Keystrokes are translated across platforms.
Available with optional female USB Type A connectors for additional USB 1.1 devices.
- Use to connect USB touch screen monitors, CAC card reader, SMART Board™ Interactive Whiteboards, or other USB devices.

Monitor

Crisp and clear 1920x1200 resolution.
Female 15-pin HD connectors.
A multiscan VGA monitor is required to display the different video outputs from different platforms.
Bandwidth is 150 MHz.

Dimensions

2x8, 2x16 and 4x8 switches WxDxH (mm): 483x254x44
2x32, 4x16 and 4x32 switches WxDxH (mm): 483x254x89

Power

110 or 220 VAC at 50 or 60 Hz via IEC connector.

Regulatory Approvals

CE, RoHS

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.

Warranty

Two years.

CAC Reader and Touchscreen Compatible USB KVM Matrix Switch - Up to four users can control 32 USB-enabled PC, SUN and MAC computers

Keyboard

Use the keyboard to command the switch 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.

RS232 Control Option

Female RJ45 connector.
Baud rate 1200 through 115200, DIP switch selectable.
Address up to 15 units, all of which can be daisy-chained and controlled by one serial port.
Commands
- CS - causes one INx/OUTx connection to occur.
- CA - causes all inputs to connect to specified output.
- 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.

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.
Use buttons to configure RS232 control.
- Change baud rates for RS232.

On Screen Display (OSD)

Select computers by name with the On Screen Display (OSD)
Use keyboard or mouse to operate the switch from menus superimposed onto the monitor.
Power status of each computer is displayed.
View usage statistics - power-on cycles and hours of usage.
Names can be up to 12 characters long.
Shows names of computers on cascaded switches up to 256 ports.
Modify the size and position of the OSD.
Help screens assist users with the OSD.
OS- and software-independent.
OSD is built into the switch - no need to install additional hardware or software.
Security
- Advanced security included.
- Each user password can be up to 15 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.

Download Firmware

Download new firmware files

High Density USB KVM Matrix Switches
NTI Part #	# of Users (n)	# of CPUs (m)	Rack Units	Download a Manual
UNIMUX-2X8-UHD	2	8	1RU
UNIMUX-2X16-UHD	2	16	1RU
UNIMUX-2X32-UHD	2	32	2RU
UNIMUX-4X8-UHD	4	8	1RU
UNIMUX-4X16-UHD	4	16	2RU
UNIMUX-4X32-UHD	4	32	2RU
High Density USB KVM Matrix Switches with Additional USB Connector
NTI Part #	# of Users (n)	# of CPUs (m)	Rack Units	Download a Manual
UNIMUX-2X8-UHDU	2	8	1RU
UNIMUX-2X16-UHDU	2	16	1RU
UNIMUX-2X32-UHDU	2	32	2RU
UNIMUX-4X8-UHDU	4	8	1RU
UNIMUX-4X16-UHDU	4	16	2RU
UNIMUX-4X32-UHDU	4	32	2RU

High Density USB KVM Matrix Switches with Extender Port for Remote User
NTI Part #	# of Users (n)	# of CPUs (m)	Rack Units
UNIMUX-2X8-UHDC5	2 (1 local, 1 remote)	8	1RU
UNIMUX-2X16-UHDC5	2 (1 local, 1 remote)	16	1RU
UNIMUX-2X32-UHDC5	2 (1 local, 1 remote)	32	2RU
UNIMUX-4X8-UHDC5	4 (2 local, 2 remote)	8	1RU
UNIMUX-4X16-UHDC5	4 (2 local, 2 remote)	16	2RU
UNIMUX-4X32-UHDC5	4 (2 local, 2 remote)	32	2RU
High Density USB KVM Matrix Switches with Additional USB Connector and Extender Port for Remote User
NTI Part #	# of Users (n)	# of CPUs (m)	Rack Units
UNIMUX-2X8-UHDUC5	2 (1 local, 1 remote)	8	1RU
UNIMUX-2X16-UHDUC5	2 (1 local, 1 remote)	16	1RU
UNIMUX-2X32-UHDUC5	2 (1 local, 1 remote)	32	2RU
UNIMUX-4X8-UHDUC5	4 (2 local, 2 remote)	8	1RU
UNIMUX-4X16-UHDUC5	4 (2 local, 2 remote)	16	2RU
UNIMUX-4X32-UHDUC5	4 (2 local, 2 remote)	32	2RU

USB KVM Receiver (Remote Unit)
NTI Part #	Maximum Extension (m)	Dimensions WxDxH (mm)
ST-C5USBV-R-300	91	89x79x33

Male 15-pin HD to Male 15-pin HD + Male USB Type A Interface Cable (HDUSBVEXT-xx-MM)
NTI Part #	Length (m)
HDUSBVEXT-3-MM	0.9
HDUSBVEXT-6-MM	1.8
HDUSBVEXT-10-MM	3
HDUSBVEXT-15-MM	4.6