NTI PRIMUX-8X32

The NTI PRIMUX-8X32 is the PRIMUX KVM Matrix Switch via CAT5 provides non-blocking access for up to 8 simultaneous users to up to 32 servers. The switch frees up valuable space by eliminating large KVM switchboxes and bulky hard-to-manage coax cables. It is an ideal solution for high-density server environments.

The PRIMUX system consists of three components: Matrix Switch, connects users to servers; Host Adapters, connect to each server; and User Stations, connect to each set of user-station equipment - keyboard, monitor and mouse. The User Stations and Host Adapters can be located as far as 1,000 feet from each other, and are connected to the matrix switch via CAT5/5e/6 UTP cable.

NTI PRIMUX-8X32 Features:

• Multi-user, multi-platform, multi-rack access.
• Platform-specific host adapters for host connection - PS/2, USB and SUN.
• Ideal for hazardous/unsecured environments. The User Stations can be located up to 1,000 feet from the servers.
• Inexpensive CAT5/5e/6 UTP cable replaces bulky KVM cables.
• Simple plug-and-play auto-configured installation.
  • Servers are discovered as they are powered up, and can be accessed immediately by authorized users.
• Hot-swap components with no disruption of server operation.
• Supports video resolutions to 1920x1440.
• Automatically adjusts the video quality to compensate for varying lengths of CAT5/5e/6 cable.
• Dedicated microprocessors prevent CPUs from locking up, ensuring reliable control.
• Real time power status of connected servers.
• Provides connection to servers during power up at the BIOS level.
• Command and control provided by OSD of connected User Station.
• Flash upgradeable.

NTI PRIMUX-8X32 Details:

User Station:

Monitor:

• Female 15-pin HD connector.

• A multiscan VGA monitor is required to display the different video outputs from different platforms.

• Maximum 1024x768 video resolution at 1,000 feet; higher resolutions are supported at shorter distances.

• Supports Separate and Composite TTL level sync.

• Supports the DDC2B.

Devices:

• Two female USB Type A/two 6-pin miniDIN connectors.
• Supports all standard PS/2 keyboards and most USB keyboards with Windows or SUN keyboard layout.
• Keyboards and mice are hot-pluggable.
• NTI recommends using a USB SUN keyboard if there are SUN hosts being controlled.
• User keyboard and mouse must be of the same platform.
• Supports standard 2-button PS/2 mice, as well as:
  • Microsoft IntelliMouse¨.
  • Logitech (and other) 3-button mice.
  • Alps Glidepoint touchpad (extended functions, i.e. tapping, etc., are not supported).
  • Cirque Glidepoint touchpad.
  • IBM Scroll Point mouse (extended stick functions are not supported).
  • Kensington Orbit trackball.
  • Logitech 2-button wheel mouse.
  • Microsoft Ballpoint mouse.
• USB SUN 3-button mice are supported.
• Most USB mice (up to 3 buttons), including Microsoft USB Intellimouse.

Control Methods:

On Screen Display:

• Use keyboard or mouse to operate the switch from menus superimposed onto the monitor.

• Displays the platform, name, and power status of the connected servers.

• Allows color skew and video compensation fine tuning for optimal video quality.

• Locate and select servers by name.

• Names can be up to 16 characters long.

• Help Screens assist users with OSD.

• Modify the size and position of the OSD.

• OS- and software-independent.

• Various administrator configuration features, including users, servers and user stations.

Security:

• Administrator can enable or disable all security features and select which servers each user can access.

• Add or remove authorized users.

• Set individual user names and passwords for each user.

Modes of Operation:

• Normal- a user connected to a host. Scan- user is subsequently connected to hosts from a list.

• Sharing- the administrator can select for each host a sharing attribute, which defines multiple user access to the host

  • None (not shared)- one user is connected to the host and control it. No other user may select nor control that host.

  • Limited (video shared)- one user is connected to and controls the host. Other users may select and see the video output from the host, but not control the host.

  • Full (shared)- a host may be selected by many users; the host is still controlled by one user, but its control may be given to any other user after an inactivity timeout (share idle time).

RS232:

• Configuration can be done through the serial port.

• Baud rate: 115200

Ethernet Control:

• Configuration can be done over the Internet via Telnet.

• 10/100 BaseT Ethernet interface.

NTI PRIMUX-8X32 Application Diagram

NTI PRIMUX-8X32 Specifications: