Blue Ridge, Australian Distributor for NTI

USB VGA KVM Server Switch Audio RS232

USB switcher box old legacy PS2 SUN computers

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VGA 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: USB KVM switch, usb kvm switch, UNIMUX usb kvm switch, usb switch, Universal serial bus kvm switch.
RoHS Compliant USB KVM Switch

Designed and Manufactured in the U.S.A.

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


UNIMUX USB KVM Switch
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UNIMUX-USBV-8O (Front & Back)

Additional Product Information

View Application Note Application Note: Control Multiple USB Computers Located 305 Meters Away Using CAT5 UTP Cable.
View Application Note Application Note: Control Multiple USB Computers Connected to a Switch Using a KVM Drawer.
View Data Sheet Data Sheet (PDF)

Features & Applications

The 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

Hosts

  • Female 15-pin HD and 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 & clear 2048x1536 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.

Regulatory Approvals

  • CE, RoHS
    • (Not available on 2-port switches)

Warranty

  • Two years

Devices

  • Female USB Type A connectors.
  • Compatible with most USB keyboards and mice, including Microsoft USB Intellimouse®
  • Keyboard & mouse are hot-pluggable.
  • Supports two USB devices directly connected.
  • Supports up to eight USB devices using USB hubs (not included).

Power

  • 110 or 220 VAC at 50 or 60 Hz via AC adapter for 2-, 16- and 32-port models (included).
  • 110 or 220 VAC at 50 or 60 Hz via IEC connector for 4 and 8-port models.

Environmental

  • Operating temperature: 0°C to 38°C (32°F to 100°F).
  • Storage temperature: -30°C to 60°C (-20°F to 140°F).
  • Operating and Storage Relative Humidity: 17 to 90% non-condensing RH.

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.

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, an user or administrator must login in order to access any of the computers connected to the switch.

On Screen Display (OSD)

  • Select computers by name with the On Screen Display (OSD) option. Not available on 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.
  • 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.

Optional - sold separately

UNIMUX Application Drawing

USB KVM Switches

NTI Part # # of CPUs Desktop Size WxDxH (mm) Rack Units Rack Size WxDxH (mm) Download a PDF Manual
UNIMUX-USBV-2 2 131x106x40 N/A N/A Download PDF Manual
UNIMUX-USBV-2R 2 N/A 1RU 482x254x44
UNIMUX-USBV-4O 4 338x150x44
(without supplied rackmount kit)		 1RU 482x150x44
(with supplied rackmount kit)		 Download PDF Manual
UNIMUX-USBV-8O 8 338x150x44
(without supplied rackmount kit)		 1RU 482x150x44
(with supplied rackmount kit)
UNIMUX-USBV-16O 16 N/A 2RU 482x254x89
UNIMUX-USBV-32O 32 N/A 4RU 482x254x178

USB KVM Switches with RS232 Control

NTI Part # # of CPUs Desktop Size WxDxH (mm) Rack Units Rack Size WxDxH (mm) Download a PDF Manual
UNIMUX-USBV-4O-RS 4 131x106x40
(without supplied rackmount kit)		 1RU 482x150x44
(with supplied rackmount kit)		 Download PDF Manual
UNIMUX-USBV-8O-RS 8 131x106x40
(without supplied rackmount kit)		 1RU 482x150x44
(with supplied rackmount kit)
UNIMUX-USBV-16O-RS 16 N/A 2RU 482x254x89
UNIMUX-USBV-32O-RS 32 N/A 4RU 482x254x178

USB KVM Switches with Audio

NTI Part # # of CPUs Desktop Size WxDxH (mm) Rack Units Rack Size WxDxH (mm)
UNIMUX-USBV-4O-A 4 131x106x40
(without supplied rackmount kit)		 1RU 482x150x44
(with supplied rackmount kit)
UNIMUX-USBV-8O-A 8 131x106x40
(without supplied rackmount kit)		 1RU 482x150x44
(with supplied rackmount kit)
UNIMUX-USBV-16O-A 16 N/A 2RU 482x254x89

Compatible Cables

Male to Male VGA, Male USB A to Male USB B (USBVEXT-xx-MM)
Length (m) Length (m)
13
24.5
Male to Female VGA (VEXT-15)USB Active Extension Cable (USB-A+A-5M)
Length (m) Length (m)
4.55