Network Technologies Inc announced the addition of the CAC Reader and Touch Screen compatible UNIMUX™ USB KVM Switch to its popular line of KVM switches. 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 and mouse presence to each attached CPU 100% of the time so all computers boot error-free.

The Switch is available with an optional USB connector for connecting a USB Touch Screen Monitor, CAC card reader, or other USB device; and/or an optional extender port for connecting a remote user 300 feet away via CAT5. It supports crisp and clear 2048×1536 video resolution.

The Switch features NTI’s patented true autoboot USB switching that allows all attached USB PC, MAC and SUN computers to boot simultaneously. SUN extra keys are emulated on USB keyboards with Windows keyboard layouts. The switches are available in 4-, 8-, 16- and 32-port models. The 4-, 8- and 16-port switches are 1RU in height while the 32-port switch is 2RU in height.

Features & Applications

• The High Density Switch saves rack space: 4-, 8- and 16-port switches are 1RU in height; 32-port switch is 2RU in height; Rackmount kit included.
• 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.
• Crisp and clear 2048×1536 video resolution.
• Fully compliant with USB 1.1 standards.
• USB MAC and SUN start-up keys are supported.
• Supports MAC soft (keyboard) power-on.
• SUN extra keys are emulated on USB keyboards with Windows keyboard layouts.
• Supports international keyboard layouts in auto-detection mode.
• Flash upgradeable.
• Cabling runs are simplified with NTI’s high density KVM switch cables.
• Optional support for a USB 1.1 device, in addition to keyboard and mouse, such as a USB touch screen monitor or CAC card reader.
• Optional extender port for locating a remote user up to 300 feet via CAT5/5e/6 cable. Only one user can be active at a time. Locked out user must wait five seconds after last keystroke or mouse movement from active user.

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.
• Any legacy PS/2 or SUN computer can be connected by using a USB-PS2-R or USB-SUN-R.

Monitor

• Crisp and clear 2048×1536 resolution.
• One female 15-pin HD connector.
• A multiscan VGA monitor is required to display the different video outputs from different platforms.
• Bandwidth is 150 MHz.

Devices

• Two female USB Type A connectors.
• Compatible with most USB keyboards and mice, including Microsoft USB Intellimouse®
• Keyboard and mouse are hot-pluggable.
• Available with an optional female USB Type A connector for an additional USB 1.1 device. Use to connect a USB touch screen monitor, CAC card reader, or other USB devices.

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.

RS232 Control

• Female RJ45 connector.
• Baud rate 300 through 9600, DIP switch selectable.
• Use DIP switches to address up to 15 units, all of which can be daisy-chained and controlled by one serial port.
• Seven segment displays show what input is connected to each output.

On Screen Display (OSD)

• Select computers by name with the On Screen Display (OSD) option.
• 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.
• View usage statistics power-on cycles and hours of usage.
• 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.

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