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PS/2 KVM Switcher, PC Switch

On-Screen Dispay, RS232, Rackmount Options

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PS/2 KVM Server Switch with OSD, and RS232 Control Options

Control multiple PCs with one keyboard, monitor and mouse

Also known as: KVM server switches, pc switch, ps/2 switch, keyboard switch, monitor switch, server switch,
CPU sharer, kvm switch, PC switches, keyboard video mouse switch.


RoHS PS/2 KVM Server Switch with RS232 Control Option

Designed and Manufactured in the U.S.A.

Additional Product Information

Application Note: Provide Local and Switched Access to Multiple Computers
View Data Sheet Data Sheet (PDF)
View CAD Drawing CAD Drawing:
KEEMUX-P4
PS/2 KVM switches allow one keyboard, monitor and mouse to control multiple PCs
KEEMUX-P8 KVM PC Switch (Front & Back)

Features & Applications

The KEEMUX® PS/2 KVM switch allows one keyboard, monitor and mouse to control multiple PCs (up to 128 computers). Dedicated internal microprocessors emulate keyboard and mouse presence to each attached PC 100% of the time so all computers boot error free.
  • Control all network computers from one office.
  • Auto scan all computers to catch system failures early.
  • Improve manageability of your computer room — eliminate extra cables, monitors, keyboards and mice.
  • Compatible with IntelliMouse®.
  • Broadcast keystrokes to all computers for simultaneous shut-downs.
  • Cascade smaller KVM switches together as your network grows-up to 128 ports.
  • Available with OSD and/or RS232 Control options.
    • OSD not available on 2-port switch.

Specifications

Hosts
  • Female 15-pin HD and female 6-pin miniDIN connectors.
  • Compatible with all PS/2-style PCs and laptops, HP9000, Silicon Graphics and IBM RS6000 workstations.
  • Compatible with SUN Fire™ V20z.
  • Multiplatform support: Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Server 2000/2003/2008, Linux, and FreeBSD.
Monitor
  • Female 15 pin HD connectors.
  • Supports 1920x1200 resolution with no degradation.
  • Bandwidth is 150MHz.
Mouse
  • Female 6-pin miniDIN connectors.
  • Compatible with all standard 2-button PS/2 mice as well as the following:
    • 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 (and other) 3-button mice.
    • Logitech 2-button Wheel Mouse.
    • Microsoft Ballpoint mouse.
    • Microsoft IntelliMouse.
Keyboard
  • Female 6-pin miniDIN connectors.
  • Keyboard and mouse presence are emulated 100% of the time so all computers boot error-free.
  • Keyboard and mouse are hot-pluggable.
  • PC switch will hard or soft boot all PCs 100% of the time.
  • SCROLL-, CAPS- & NUM- LOCK lights update upon switching.
Power
  • 110 or 220 VAC at 50 or 60 Hz via AC adapter.
  • Two-port switches draw power from attached computers.
Environmental
  • Operating temperature: 32°F to 100°F (0°C to 38°C).
  • Storage temperature: -20°F to 140°F (-30°C to 60°C).
  • Operating and Storage Relative Humidity: 17 to 90% non-condensing RH.
Regulatory Approvals
  • RoHS
Warranty
  • 2 years

Control Methods

Front Panel Interface
  • Touch a button and be connected to a CPU or change modes of operation.
  • LEDs indicate currently selected port and mode of operation.
  • Hold in any button for more than two seconds to go into Scan Mode, Broadcast Mode or Command Mode.
    • Normal Operating Mode, the user can directly operate the selected computer with transparent presence of the NTI switch.
    • Scan Mode feature causes the switch to automatically and sequentially display the video from each powered on computer for 2-255 seconds.
    • Broadcast Mode feature allows the user's keystrokes to be sent to all powered on computers.
    • Command Mode allows the user to give instructions to the switch through their keyboard. Keystrokes are not passed to the computer.
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
  • Scan Mode, Broadcast Mode or Command Modes are available from the keyboard.

Optional-sold separately

Wiring diagram of 4 port PS/2 kvm switch KEEMUX-P8
KEEMUX-P8

PS/2 KVM Switch, Desktop

NTI Part # # of
CPU's
Dimensions WxDxH (in)
Dimensions WxDxH (mm)
# to Quote Download a
PDF Manual
KEEMUX-P2 2
8x6.2x2.6
203x158x66
Download the Manual
KEEMUX-P4 4
10x7.5x3.3
254x191x84
Download the Manual
KEEMUX-P8 8
10x7.5x3.3
254x191x84

PS/2 KVM Switch with RS232 Control, Desktop

NTI Part # # of
CPU's
Dimensions WxDxH (in)
Dimensions WxDxH (mm)
# to Quote Download a
PDF Manual
KEEMUX-P2-RS 2
8x6.2x2.6
203x158x66
Download the Manual
KEEMUX-P4-RS 4
10x7.5x3.3
254x191x84
Download the Manual
KEEMUX-P8-RS 8
10x7.5x3.3
254x191x84

PS/2 KVM Switch with OSD, Desktop

NTI Part # # of
CPU's
Dimensions WxDxH (in)
Dimensions WxDxH (mm)
# to Quote Download a
PDF Manual
KEEMUX-P4-O 4
10x7.5x3.3
254x191x84
Download the Manual
KEEMUX-P8-O 8
10x7.5x3.3
254x191x84

PS/2 KVM Switch with OSD & RS232 Control, Desktop

NTI Part # # of
CPU's
Dimensions WxDxH (in)
Dimensions WxDxH (mm)
# to Quote Download a
PDF Manual
KEEMUX-P4-O-RS 4
10x7.5x3.3
254x191x84
Download the Manual
KEEMUX-P8-O-RS 8
10x7.5x3.3
254x191x84

PS/2 KVM Switch, Rackmount

NTI Part # # of
CPU's
Rack
Units
Dimensions WxDxH (in)
Dimensions WxDxH (mm)
# to Quote Download a
PDF Manual
KEEMUX-P2-R 2 1RU
19x10x1.75
483x254x44
Download the Manual
KEEMUX-P4-R 4 1RU
19x12x1.75
483x305x44
Download the Manual
KEEMUX-P8-R 8 1RU
19x12x1.75
483x305x44
KEEMUX-P16 16 2RU
19x10x3.5
483x254x89
KEEMUX-P32 32 4RU
19x10x7
483x254x178

PS/2 KVM Switch with RS232 Control, Rackmount

NTI Part # # of
CPU's
Rack
Units
Dimensions WxDxH (in)
Dimensions WxDxH (mm)
# to Quote Download a
PDF Manual
KEEMUX-P2-R-RS 2 1RU
19x10x1.75
483x254x44
Download the Manual
KEEMUX-P4-R-RS 4 1RU
19x12x1.75
483x305x44
Download the Manual
KEEMUX-P8-R-RS 8 1RU
19x12x1.75
483x305x44
KEEMUX-P16-RS 16 2RU
19x10x3.5
483x254x89

PS/2 KVM Switch with OSD, Rackmount

NTI Part # # of
CPU's
Rack
Units
Dimensions WxDxH (in)
Dimensions WxDxH (mm)
# to Quote Download a
PDF Manual
KEEMUX-P4-OR 4 1RU
19x12x1.75
483x305x44
Download the Manual
KEEMUX-P8-OR 8 1RU
19x12x1.75
483x305x44
KEEMUX-P16-O 16 2RU
19x10x3.5
483x254x89
KEEMUX-P32-O 32 4RU
19x10x7
483x254x178

PS/2 KVM Switch with OSD & RS232 Control, Rackmount

NTI Part # # of
CPU's
Rack
Units
Dimensions WxDxH (in)
Dimensions WxDxH (mm)
# to Quote Download a
PDF Manual
KEEMUX-P4-OR-RS 4 1RU
19x12x1.75
483x305x44
Download the Manual
KEEMUX-P8-OR-RS 8 1RU
19x12x1.75
483x305x44
KEEMUX-P16-O-RS 16 2RU
19x10x3.5
483x254x89
KEEMUX-P32-O-RS 32 4RU
19x10x7
483x254x178

Compatible Cables

VGA, PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse Male to Male
NTI Part #
Length (feet)
Length (meters)
# to Quote
VKMEXT-3-MM
3
0.9
VKMEXT-6-MM
6
1.8
VKMEXT-10-MM
10
3.0
VKMEXT-15-MM
15
4.6
VKMEXT-25-MM
25
7.6
VKMEXT-35-MM
35
10.7
VKMEXT-50-MM
50
15.2
VKMEXT-75-MM
75
22.9
VKMEXT-100-MM
100
30.5
VGA, PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse - Male to Female
NTI Part #
Length (feet)
Length (meters)
# to Quote
VKMEXT-3
3
0.9
VKMEXT-6
6
1.8
VKMEXT-10
10
3.0
VKMEXT-15
15
4.6
VKMEXT-25
25
7.6
VKMEXT-35
35
10.7
VKMEXT-50
50
15.2
VKMEXT-75
75
22.9
VKMEXT-100
100
30.5
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PS/2 KVM Switch, Desktop

NTI Part # # of
CPU's
Desktop Size
WxDxH(mm)
Download a
PDF Manual
KEEMUX-P2 2 203x158x66 Download the Manual
KEEMUX-P4 4 254x191x84 Download the Manual
KEEMUX-P8 8 254x191x84

PS/2 KVM Switch with RS232 Control, Desktop

NTI Part # # of
CPU's
Desktop Size
WxDxH(mm)
Download a
PDF Manual
KEEMUX-P2-RS 2 203x158x66 Download the Manual
KEEMUX-P4-RS 4 254x191x84 Download the Manual
KEEMUX-P8-RS 8 254x191x84

PS/2 KVM Switch with OSD, Desktop

NTI Part # # of
CPU's
Desktop Size
WxDxH(mm)
Download a
PDF Manual
KEEMUX-P4-O 4 254x191x84 Download the Manual
KEEMUX-P8-O 8 254x191x84

PS/2 KVM Switch with OSD & RS232 Control, Desktop

NTI Part # # of
CPU's
Desktop Size
WxDxH(mm)
Download a
PDF Manual
KEEMUX-P4-O-RS 4 254x191x84 Download the Manual
KEEMUX-P8-O-RS 8 254x191x84

PS/2 KVM Switch, Rackmount

NTI Part # # of
CPU's
Rack
Units
Rack Size
WxDxH(mm)
Download a
PDF Manual
KEEMUX-P2-R 2 1RU 483x254x44 Download the Manual
KEEMUX-P4-R 4 1RU 483x305x44 Download the Manual
KEEMUX-P8-R 8 1RU 483x305x44
KEEMUX-P16 16 2RU 483x254x89
KEEMUX-P32 32 4RU 483x254x178

PS/2 KVM Switch with RS232 Control, Rackmount

NTI Part # # of
CPU's
Rack
Units
Rack Size
WxDxH(mm)
Download a
PDF Manual
KEEMUX-P2-R-RS 2 1RU 483x10x44 Download the Manual
KEEMUX-P4-R-RS 4 1RU 483x305x44 Download the Manual
KEEMUX-P8-R-RS 8 1RU 483x305x44
KEEMUX-P16-RS 16 2RU 483x254x89

PS/2 KVM Switch with OSD, Rackmount

NTI Part # # of
CPU's
Rack
Units
Rack Size
WxDxH(mm)
Download a
PDF Manual
KEEMUX-P4-OR 4 1RU 483x305x44 Download the Manual
KEEMUX-P8-OR 8 1RU 483x305x44
KEEMUX-P16-O 16 2RU 483x254x89
KEEMUX-P32-O 32 4RU 483x254x178

PS/2 KVM Switch with OSD & RS232 Control, Rackmount

NTI Part # # of
CPU's
Rack
Units
Rack Size
WxDxH(mm)
Download a
PDF Manual
KEEMUX-P4-OR-RS 4 1RU 483x305x44 Download the Manual
KEEMUX-P8-OR-RS 8 1RU 483x305x44
KEEMUX-P16-O-RS 16 2RU 483x254x89
KEEMUX-P32-O-RS 32 4RU 483x254x178

Compatible Cables

VGA, PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse
Male – Male (VKMEXT-xx-MM)
VGA, PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse
Male – Female (VKMEXT-xx)
NTI Part #
Length (feet)
Length (meters)
NTI Part #
Length (feet)
Length (meters)
NTI Part #
Length (feet)
Length (meters)
NTI Part #
Length (feet)
Length (meters)
VKMEXT-3-MM
3
0.9
VKMEXT-35-MM
35
10.7
VKMEXT-3
3
0.9
VKMEXT-35
35
10.7
VKMEXT-6-MM
6
1.8
VKMEXT-50-MM
50
15.2
VKMEXT-6
6
1.8
VKMEXT-50
50
15.2
VKMEXT-10-MM 3 VKMEXT-75-MM
75
22.9
VKMEXT-10 3 VKMEXT-75
75
22.9
VKMEXT-15-MM
15
4.6
VKMEXT-100-MM
100
30.5
VKMEXT-15
15
4.6
VKMEXT-100
100
30.5
VKMEXT-25-MM
25
7.6
VKMEXT-25
25
7.6