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High Density VGA USB KVM Matrix Switch

NTI Part #: UNIMUX-4X8-UHD-Group

UNIMUX-4X8-UHD

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NTI Part #: UNIMUX-4X8-UHD-Group

The UNIMUX™ High Density VGA USB KVM Matrix Switch allows up to four users to individually command or simultaneously share up to 32 USB computers. It is available with optional USB connectors for connecting USB touch screen monitors, CAC card readers, or other USB devices.

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

Available Options:

USB connector for USB touch screen monitor, CAC card reader, or interactive whiteboard
Audio Matrix port for switching audio with Audio Matrix Add-On Switch
USB only switches – no VGA video

Designed and Manufactured in the U.S.A.
ROHS Compliant High Density VGA USB KVM Matrix Switch
CE Compliant High Density VGA USB KVM Matrix Switch

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Overview

The UNIMUX™ High Density VGA USB KVM Matrix Switch allows up to four users to individually command or simultaneously share up to 32 USB computers. Access USB computers (PC, SUN, and MAC) using USB keyboards and mice, and VGA multiscan monitors.

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 computers can be booted simultaneously.
Compatible with USB computers (PC, SUN, MAC).
Cascade UNIMUX switches off a single master switch to control up to 256 computers as if from one switch.
High quality steel construction.
Crisp and clear 1920x1200 video resolution.

Equipped with OSD, Liquid Crystal Display, RS232, and Ethernet.
Dedicated microprocessors prevent computers from locking up, ensuring reliable control.
Cabling runs are simplified with NTI's high density KVM switch cables.
Flash upgradeable
Optional support for a USB 2.0 (low/full speed) devices, in addition to keyboards and mice, such as USB touch screen monitors, interactive whiteboards, or CAC card readers.
- Additional USB device must be the same for each user.
Optional stereo audio support using an Audio Matrix Add-On Switch (not included).
- Supported High Density USB KVM Matrix Switches (UNIMUX-nXm-UHDA/UHDUA) feature a male DB9 connector for connecting the Audio Matrix Add-On Switch.

Specifications

Hosts

Female 15-pin HD connectors.
Supports USB computers with VGA video.
Multiplatform support: Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10, Windows Server 2000/2003/2008/2012/2016/2019, 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 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.

Power

100 to 240 VAC at 50 or 60 Hz via IEC connector.

Power Consumption
Model	Watts	Model	Watts
4x8	20	4x16	25
4x32	40

Cables

Interface cables between your computers and the switch are required for proper operation. (Cables not included)
- Use HDUSBVEXT-xx-MM to connect computers to the switch.
  - Use USB male A to female A cables with HDUSBVEXT-xx-MM to extend USB beyond 15 feet.
- Use HDUSB-6-MM to connect computers to the UNIMUX-nXm-UHD-NV USB-only switches (NO VGA VIDEO).

Devices

Female USB Type A connectors.
Compatible with most USB keyboards and mice, including Microsoft USB Intellimouse®, Logitech Cordless Elite Duo keyboard/mouse, Gyration keyboard/mouse, Crystal Vision keyboard with touchpad, and IKEY combo keyboard/touchpad.
Keyboard and mouse are hot-pluggable.
Available with optional female USB Type A connectors for additional USB 2.0 (low/full speed) devices - USB touch screen monitors, CAC card readers, interactive whiteboards, or barcode scanners.
- USB maximum data rate: 12 Mbps.
- Supported touch screen monitors: Microtouch 3M, ELO 1529L 3000 Series, Smart Podium ID422w, Hope Industrial HIS-RL17, NEC MultiSync E222W, Industrial Electronic Devices Inc IWS-240t-G3, Zytronics CML-170, Pulse IR TSV4001/DT40, HP Compaq, and TouchWindow TWAP-ETPM-S17-1000.
- Supported interactive whiteboards: SMART Board™ SB640
- Supported card readers: Athena, Cherry, Gemalto, Generic USB, Dell smart card/keyboard combo, and SCM Microsystems.

Regulatory Approvals

CE, RoHS
TAA compliant

Compatible NTI Products

Combine NTI emulators and switches for complex applications.
- VGA EDID Emulator (VGA-EDID-EMLTR)

MTBF
NTI Part #	Hours	NTI Part #	Hours
UNIMUX-4X8-UHD	84,010	UNIMUX-4X8-UHDU	79,049
UNIMUX-4X16-UHD	69,898	UNIMUX-4X16-UHDU	62,110
UNIMUX-4X32-UHD	59,913

Control Methods

Keyboard

Scan, Broadcast, Sharing or Command modes are available from the keyboard using hot keys.

RS232 Control Option

Female RJ45 connector.
Baud rate 1200 through 115200.
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.
- SS - enables Autostatus feature, which sends messages via RS232 whenever a switch event occurs from any control source (OSD, front panel interface, etc.)

Ethernet Control

Standard control method.
Female RJ45 connector.
10/100 BaseT Ethernet interface.
Supported protocol: Telnet.
Control can be done over Telnet.

Telnet

Commands are similar to RS232 commands.
The telnet server listens on port 2005 (configurable).
- Port 2005 is intended for a software control type session.

Front Panel Interface

Locally change ports and navigate through LCD screen to execute actions.
LCD indicates currently selected port for each user.

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.

Application Drawings

High Density VGA USB KVM Matrix Switch

How to connect up to four users to individually command or simultaneously share up to 32 USB computers.

Application Notes

How to connect up to four users to individually command or simultaneously share up to 32 USB computers

CAC / Smart Card readers provide an additional level of authentication to create a more secure infrastructure. To comply with Homeland Security and DoD guidelines, or for added security, connect a CAC reader to the High Density USB Matrix KVM Switch using the optional USB connector.
Connect a SMART Board™ Interactive Whiteboard Using the Optional USB Connector

Connect a SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard to the UNIMUX High Density VGA USB KVM Matrix Switch using the optional USB connector. Simply connect the projector to the VGA Monitor input on the switch, and the SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard to the optional USB connector for an interactive touch screen experience in the classroom or collaborative work environment.
Switch Audio and Video Between Multiple Users and USB Computers

The Audio Matrix Add-On Switch (UNIMUX-SA-8X8 or UNIMUX-SA-16X16) enables switching of audio and video between multiple users and USB computers when used with compatible KVM Matrix Switches. Audio switching is controlled by the main KVM switch.
Compatible KVM Matrix Switches:
» UNIMUX-SA-8X8 compatible with all 2x8 and 4x8 High Density USB KVM Matrix Switch models
» UNIMUX-SA-16X16 compatible with all 2x16 and 4x16 High Density USB KVM Matrix Switch models

CAD Drawings

UNIMUX-4X8-UHD-NV

Optional

Audio Matrix Add-On Switch

Controlled through USB KVM Matrix Switch operations.
3.5mm female stereo audio jacks for inputs and outputs.
One female DB9 connector for connecting to the compatible High Density USB KVM Matrix Switch
(UNIMUX-nXm-UHDA/UHDUA/UHDC5A/UHDUC5A).
Supported High Density USB KVM Matrix Switches feature a male DB9 connector for connecting the Audio Matrix Add-On Switch.
- UNIMUX-SA-8X8 compatible with all 2x8 and 4x8 High Density USB KVM Matrix Switch models
- UNIMUX-SA-16X16 compatible with all 2x16 and 4x16 High Density USB KVM Matrix Switch models
Input impedance: 10k Ohms.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): 87 dBA
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.5 dB.
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise: 0.02% at 1kHz.
Requires powered speakers or headphones.
Powered by the High Density USB KVM Matrix Switch.

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UNIMUX-4X8-UHD	4	8	2RU	19x10x1.75
UNIMUX-4X16-UHD	4	16	2RU	19x10x3.5
UNIMUX-4X32-UHD	4	32	2RU	19x10x3.5

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