NTI VEEMUX DVI Matrix Switch, Video DVI Routing Switch, DVI video switcher
SM-8X8-DVI
The NTI VEEMUX SM-8X8-DVI is a DVI video matrix switch that routes video from up to eight single link digital DVI video sources (computers, DVD players, satellite receivers, etc.) to up to eight displays (LCD monitors, Plasma screens, DLP HDTVs, projectors, etc.).
*Note: The SM-nXm-DVI DVI Video Matrix Switch does not support HDCP.
NTI SM-8X8-DVI Features:
- Configures and controls the switch through serial port, or front panel buttons.
- Supports DVI-D interface for crisp and clear video quality on flat panel displays.
- Silent fanless operation.
- Provides high digital resolution up to 1920x1200 for monitors and 1080p for HDTV displays.
- EDID learning for the support of any DVI display device.
- Built in default EDID configuration tables for both PC and Mac.
- Each output provides one video signal.
- Each input can be independently connected to any or all outputs.
NTI SM-8X8-DVI Details:
Control Methods:
Matrix Control Software
- Intuitive graphical software provides fast switch control using an RS232 connection.
- Supports Microsoft Windows¨ 95/98/NT/ME/2000/XP/Vista.
- Save and load feature allows frequently used matrix switch configurations
to be recalled with the click of a button.
Front Panel Interface
- Configuration and control can be done using the front panel buttons.
- Locally change input and output selections with front panel buttons.
RS232 Control
- Configuration and control can be done through the serial port.
- Female 9-pin D connector.
- Baud rate: 9600.
NTI SM-8X8-DVI Application Diagram
NTI SM-8X8-DVI Specifications:
| Mechanical | |
| Width | 17 in. (6.7 cm.) |
| Height | 1.75 in. (0.7 cm.) |
| Depth | 7.0 in. (2.8 cm.) |
| Weight | 2.5 lbs. (1.1 kg.) |
| Video Input | |
| Compatibility | Compatible with computers and HDTV video sources (satellite receivers, DVD players, etc) with DVI-D outputs. |
| Multiplatform support | Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Server 2000/2003/2008, Solaris, Linux, FreeBSD, and MAC OS 9/10. |
| Connectors | Eight female DVI-I single link connectors. |
| Video Output | |
| Connectors | Eight female DVI-I single link connectors. |
| Resolution | Supports 480i, 480p, 720i, 720p, 1080i and 1080p resolution for HDTV displays. Supports up to 1920x1200 resolution for monitors. |
| Video bandwidth | 1.65 Gbps |
| Power | |
| Local/Remote Unit | 100 to 240 VAC at 50 or 60 Hz via AC adapter. |
| Consumption | 13W max. |
Question: Hi, my question is about the input signal. The switch comes with 8 DVI-I connectors. May I connect a VGA input signal using VGA/DVI-I adaptor with this switch, or we must only use DVI signal? If this switch accept only DVI-D signal, why are 8 female DVI-I single link connectors are provided?
Answer: Thank you for your inquiry,
The NTI SM-8x8-DVI video switch only supports digital DVI signals -passive VGA/DVI adapters would not be compatible- but you can use Adder DVI VGA to DVI converters to plug in VGA video sources. You can also plug VGA displays as outputs using NTI DVI-VGA DVI to VGA converters.
The SM-8x8-DVI switch features DVI-I connectors for greater flexibility so you can use single-link DVI-I or DVI-D cables (DVI-I connectors are backwards compatible with DVI-D).
Answer: Thank you for your inquiry,
The NTI SM-8x8-DVI video switch only supports digital DVI signals -passive VGA/DVI adapters would not be compatible- but you can use Adder DVI VGA to DVI converters to plug in VGA video sources. You can also plug VGA displays as outputs using NTI DVI-VGA DVI to VGA converters.
The SM-8x8-DVI switch features DVI-I connectors for greater flexibility so you can use single-link DVI-I or DVI-D cables (DVI-I connectors are backwards compatible with DVI-D).