NTI  USB Matrix KVM Switch

USB Matrix KVM Switch (Front & Back)

NTI USB MATRIX KVM SWITCH

UP TO 8 USERS CAN SHARE 16 USB-ENABLED PC, SUN & MAC COMPUTERS

USB Matrix KVM Switch Features & Applications
Matrix KVM Control for USB computers! Now up to 8 users can individually command or simultaneously share up to 32 USB computers. Access USB-enabled PC, MAC, and SUN computers using USB keyboards, 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 ST-nXm-USBV-U USB Matrix KVM Switch allows the user to choose the keyboard layout they prefer to control (PCs, MACs or SUNs). See additional info on keystroke translations and special key emulations between these platforms. The switch can recognize international keyboard layouts or a layout code can be programmed manually. Standard features include On-Screen Display (OSD) with password protection, Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), and RS232 Remote control. Scan Mode, Broadcast Mode, Command Mode and Sharing Mode provide powerful control of all attached computers.   Ready to view discounted pricing and purchase your next USB KVM Online?  We suggest KVM Switches Online to shop for KVM switch products and compare a huge selection of KVMs. The High Density Switches save rack space 2x8, 2x16 and 4x8 switches are 1U high 2x32, 4x16 and 4x32 switches are 2U High
Matrix Control Software with Graphical User Interface (GUI control) is included with the product. (OSD), (LCD) and RS232 are built directly into this switch. No additional hardware or software is needed. Rackmount is standard on all ST-nXm-USBV-U models. Some models are also available in a desktop case. To order a unit in a desktop case, add "-DT" to the NTI part number.		USB Type A Female keyboard & mouse connectors. Users can power-down the switch without having to reboot the computers. Dedicated microprocessors prevent CPUs from locking up for reliable control (when the switch is ON). The advanced (OSD) user interface with password security makes the ST switch simple and reliable to use in Enterprise data centers. Users can work individually or share one computer.

Specifications

Keyboard Female USB Type A connector. Compatible with most USB keyboards. Keyboard & mouse are hot-pluggable. Mouse Female USB Type A connector. Compatible with most USB mice, including USB IntelliMouse. Monitor Crisp & clear 1900x1200 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.

Hosts Female USB Type B connector. SUN Blade 100, 1000, SUN Ray & SUN Fire (TM) 280R. PCs with USB-enabled OS (Win 98/2000) and USB ports. PCs with USB-enabled BIOS (legacy USB support) and USB ports. Supports any MAC with OS 8/9 and USB ports. Supports hot-plugging. Power 110 or 220 VAC at 50 or 60 Hz. via AC Adapter.

Control Methods

Keyboard Type CONTROL + ` to go into Command Mode. ("`" is the accent mark located on the same key as the tilde "~"). Press ESCAPE to leave Command Mode and return to Normal Mode. Use the keyboard to command the switch box to select ports or configure the Scan, Sharing and Broadcast Modes. Normal Mode allows the user to directly operate the selected computer with a transparent presence of the NTI switch. 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. Broadcast Mode allows the user's keystrokes to be sent to all selected powered on computers. Sharing Mode allows users to share the same computer.

Buttons & LCD on Front Locally change ports with front panel buttons. Use front panel buttons to move through (LCD) screens. (LCD) indicates currently selected port for each user. Standard in ST-nXm-USBV-U ONLY On Screen Display (OSD) Security Features Built into (OSD) RS232 Control Optional Adapters USB to ADB Adapter USB to Sun Adapter