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... Switch 108 or 116 RICC on our website www.minicom.com in 108 and 116 models. Connect up to 8 computers to the 108 model, and up to 16 to the 116 model. 2. PS/2, USB CAT5 cables (1.5m provided) RS232 Serial cable Rack mounts for the Smart CAT5 1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA www.tripplite.com/support Copyright ©2012 Tripp Lite...
... Switch 108 or 116 RICC on our website www.minicom.com in 108 and 116 models. Connect up to 8 computers to the 108 model, and up to 16 to the 116 model. 2. PS/2, USB CAT5 cables (1.5m provided) RS232 Serial cable Rack mounts for the Smart CAT5 1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA www.tripplite.com/support Copyright ©2012 Tripp Lite...
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... 14 15 16 POWER 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Workstation MIN ICOM To servers RoC/RICCs to generate electrical noise Ensure that are likely to servers Figure 1 Smart CAT5 system configuration 4. The 108 model is the same but with only 8 Computer ports. Pre-installation guidelines Switch off all computers Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners...
... 14 15 16 POWER 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Workstation MIN ICOM To servers RoC/RICCs to generate electrical noise Ensure that are likely to servers Figure 1 Smart CAT5 system configuration 4. The 108 model is the same but with only 8 Computer ports. Pre-installation guidelines Switch off all computers Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners...
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... arrow keys. To switch to adjust various settings as explained in the softcopy User Guide. When switching computers the illuminated LED of the configuration and operating instructions please see the softcopy User Guide on the supplied CD or on our website http://www.minicom.com/supportuserguides.htm 3 201204197 • 933194_EN Or, type the port number of the desired computer. 2. Note! To switch to the desired computer line. Selecting...
... arrow keys. To switch to adjust various settings as explained in the softcopy User Guide. When switching computers the illuminated LED of the configuration and operating instructions please see the softcopy User Guide on the supplied CD or on our website http://www.minicom.com/supportuserguides.htm 3 201204197 • 933194_EN Or, type the port number of the desired computer. 2. Note! To switch to the desired computer line. Selecting...
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... cables...10 3.5 Connecting the KVM console ...10 3.6 Connecting the power supply ...10 3.6.1 Avoiding general rack mounting problems 11 3.6.2 Rack mounting the Smart CAT5 11 3.6.3 Rack mounting the RICCs ...12 3.6.4 Cascading Smart CAT5 switches 12 4. Time out (T/O 21 4.2.8 Users...21 1 Operating the Smart CAT5 system 14 4.1 The keyboard hotkeys ...14 4.2 Displaying the OSD...14 4.2.1 Navigating the OSD ...15 4.2.2 Selecting a computer ...15 4.2.3 The OSD settings (F2) ...15 4.2.4 The General settings ...16 4.2.4.1 Security ...16 4.2.4.2 Administrator (Status...
... cables...10 3.5 Connecting the KVM console ...10 3.6 Connecting the power supply ...10 3.6.1 Avoiding general rack mounting problems 11 3.6.2 Rack mounting the Smart CAT5 11 3.6.3 Rack mounting the RICCs ...12 3.6.4 Cascading Smart CAT5 switches 12 4. Time out (T/O 21 4.2.8 Users...21 1 Operating the Smart CAT5 system 14 4.1 The keyboard hotkeys ...14 4.2 Displaying the OSD...14 4.2.1 Navigating the OSD ...15 4.2.2 Selecting a computer ...15 4.2.3 The OSD settings (F2) ...15 4.2.4 The General settings ...16 4.2.4.1 Security ...16 4.2.4.2 Administrator (Status...
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... HELP window - Upgrading the Smart CAT5 firmware 33 6.1 Obtaining the Update software and latest firmware 33 6.2 System requirements for the Smart CAT5 Update software 33 6.3 Connecting the Smart CAT5 system 33 6.4 Installing the software ...34 6.4.1 Connecting the RS232 Serial cable 34 6.5 Starting and configuring the Smart CAT5 Update 34 6.5.1 Verifying the version numbers...35 6.5.1.1 OSD version number...35 6.5.1.2 Smart CAT5 Manager version number 36 6.5.1.3 ROC/RICC version number ...36 6.5.2 Updating the firmware...36 6.6 Restoring factory settings ...37 6.7 Update software...
... HELP window - Upgrading the Smart CAT5 firmware 33 6.1 Obtaining the Update software and latest firmware 33 6.2 System requirements for the Smart CAT5 Update software 33 6.3 Connecting the Smart CAT5 system 33 6.4 Installing the software ...34 6.4.1 Connecting the RS232 Serial cable 34 6.5 Starting and configuring the Smart CAT5 Update 34 6.5.1 Verifying the version numbers...35 6.5.1.1 OSD version number...35 6.5.1.2 Smart CAT5 Manager version number 36 6.5.1.3 ROC/RICC version number ...36 6.5.2 Updating the firmware...36 6.6 Restoring factory settings ...37 6.7 Update software...
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... switch via RIC on Cable (ROCs) - PS/2, USB CAT5 cables (1.5m provided) RS232 Serial cable Rack mounts for the Smart CAT5 and the ROC/RICCs 5 disconnect and reconnect computers without rebooting Scan-mode operation with Minicom's RICCs using an On Screen Display (OSD) or Control software or front panel push buttons or keyboard hotkeys Create multi-level cascade arrangements. Introduction Access and control multiple...
... switch via RIC on Cable (ROCs) - PS/2, USB CAT5 cables (1.5m provided) RS232 Serial cable Rack mounts for the Smart CAT5 and the ROC/RICCs 5 disconnect and reconnect computers without rebooting Scan-mode operation with Minicom's RICCs using an On Screen Display (OSD) or Control software or front panel push buttons or keyboard hotkeys Create multi-level cascade arrangements. Introduction Access and control multiple...
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... label. 4.2.4.4 User (Status U) There are explained on page 21. 4.2.4.5 Activating password protection By default OSD access is not password protected. Press the Spacebar to the Security line. 2. From the Support menu select Smart Switches. To do so: 1. Type the Administrator's password (default is "admin"). 4. There you forget the Administrator's password, go to different computers. these are 6 different Users in the Smart CAT5 system. In the General settings window navigate...
... label. 4.2.4.4 User (Status U) There are explained on page 21. 4.2.4.5 Activating password protection By default OSD access is not password protected. Press the Spacebar to the Security line. 2. From the Support menu select Smart Switches. To do so: 1. Type the Administrator's password (default is "admin"). 4. There you forget the Administrator's password, go to different computers. these are 6 different Users in the Smart CAT5 system. In the General settings window navigate...
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... panel buttons or hotkeys). The General settings window appears. 3. Navigate to the HOTKEY line. 4. Toggle between the options using the Spacebar. 4.2.4.8 Serial port The Serial port is off, you can be any of the following: Shift, Shift (default) Ctrl, Ctrl Ctrl, F11 Print Screen To change the top level hotkey: 1. Connect a keyboard and monitor to be used for the Control Management program...
... panel buttons or hotkeys). The General settings window appears. 3. Navigate to the HOTKEY line. 4. Toggle between the options using the Spacebar. 4.2.4.8 Serial port The Serial port is off, you can be any of the following: Shift, Shift (default) Ctrl, Ctrl Ctrl, F11 Print Screen To change the top level hotkey: 1. Connect a keyboard and monitor to be used for the Control Management program...
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...Time settings In the Settings window navigate to 15 characters. To erase an entire line: Place the cursor at the beginning of the higher level switch to reflect the lower level switch's new hotkey. Keep the Spacebar depressed until the line is erased. 4.2.6.2 Keyboard (KB) By default the Keyboard mode is set to PS, which the Switch is suitable for Windows, Linux, MAC...the line to which is connected, press Tab to jump to the HKEY column. 2. USER GUIDE 4.2.6.1 Editing the computer name In this window you have a cascaded CAT5 KVM Switch connected to a Computer port give the switch a ...
...Time settings In the Settings window navigate to 15 characters. To erase an entire line: Place the cursor at the beginning of the higher level switch to reflect the lower level switch's new hotkey. Keep the Spacebar depressed until the line is erased. 4.2.6.2 Keyboard (KB) By default the Keyboard mode is set to PS, which the Switch is suitable for Windows, Linux, MAC...the line to which is connected, press Tab to jump to the HKEY column. 2. USER GUIDE 4.2.6.1 Editing the computer name In this window you have a cascaded CAT5 KVM Switch connected to a Computer port give the switch a ...
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... the Settings window navigate to On, see Figure 18. 21 Users is only enabled if the security status is currently accessed. In the LBL column, change the scan period. When password protection is activated you can automatically disable the Management keyboard, mouse and screen after a preset time of the OSD label showing which computer is set the above periods: 1. To set to the Users line...
... the Settings window navigate to On, see Figure 18. 21 Users is only enabled if the security status is currently accessed. In the LBL column, change the scan period. When password protection is activated you can automatically disable the Management keyboard, mouse and screen after a preset time of the OSD label showing which computer is set the above periods: 1. To set to the Users line...
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... change a user name or password: 1. The HELP window appears see Figure 20. All the functions set out in the Help window are full access. 4.2.10 The OSD HELP window - The Help window is no security significance to the desired line and column. 2. Navigate to the names. By default the User Profile settings are performed from the Main window. SMART CAT5 SWITCH - 108/116 Figure 19 Security settings window...
... change a user name or password: 1. The HELP window appears see Figure 20. All the functions set out in the Help window are full access. 4.2.10 The OSD HELP window - The Help window is no security significance to the desired line and column. 2. Navigate to the names. By default the User Profile settings are performed from the Main window. SMART CAT5 SWITCH - 108/116 Figure 19 Security settings window...
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... from the Select Computer window. Navigate to adjust. 2. Use the arrow keys to move the label to ROC/RICCs - Press Esc to save and exit. 4.2.14 Sending monitor emulation information to the desired position. 4. F10 Display Data Channel (DDC) is satisfactory, press Esc. The screen image of any remote computer screen from the Main window: 1. F6 Position the OSD...
... from the Select Computer window. Navigate to adjust. 2. Use the arrow keys to move the label to ROC/RICCs - Press Esc to save and exit. 4.2.14 Sending monitor emulation information to the desired position. 4. F10 Display Data Channel (DDC) is satisfactory, press Esc. The screen image of any remote computer screen from the Main window: 1. F6 Position the OSD...
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USER GUIDE 5. The Control software requires 2 monitors: 1 for future use Read configurations from and write configurations to the Smart CAT5 Switch 5.1 Control software system requirements Pentium 166 or higher computer 16Mb RAM Windows 98 and later Free Serial port 5.2 Connecting the RS232 Serial cable To run the software, connect the RS232 Serial cable to the computer containing the software, and to the Smart CAT5. With the Control software you can operate the system...
USER GUIDE 5. The Control software requires 2 monitors: 1 for future use Read configurations from and write configurations to the Smart CAT5 Switch 5.1 Control software system requirements Pentium 166 or higher computer 16Mb RAM Windows 98 and later Free Serial port 5.2 Connecting the RS232 Serial cable To run the software, connect the RS232 Serial cable to the computer containing the software, and to the Smart CAT5. With the Control software you can operate the system...
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... status of the system, including the security access settings. 5.3.3 Communication Error If a Communication Error box appears when trying to scan the system - 5.3.2 Computer icons USER GUIDE Icon Meaning Computer is connected and switched on Computer is switched off or unconnected Computer that : The RS232 Serial cable is connected to the computer's Serial port and the Smart CAT5 service port. The Com Port settings in Options / Com Port are presently connected to Connected and switched...
... status of the system, including the security access settings. 5.3.3 Communication Error If a Communication Error box appears when trying to scan the system - 5.3.2 Computer icons USER GUIDE Icon Meaning Computer is connected and switched on Computer is switched off or unconnected Computer that : The RS232 Serial cable is connected to the computer's Serial port and the Smart CAT5 service port. The Com Port settings in Options / Com Port are presently connected to Connected and switched...
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... automatically updates the status before every switching. 5.3.8 Read Configuration To see the current settings of the computers in the future by selecting Save or Save As from the Edit menu - You view the computer settings from the Control window and other settings from the File menu. discussed below. 5.3.9 Write Configuration With the Control software you must press or choose Write Configuration from the File menu after making changes. Click...
... automatically updates the status before every switching. 5.3.8 Read Configuration To see the current settings of the computers in the future by selecting Save or Save As from the Edit menu - You view the computer settings from the Control window and other settings from the File menu. discussed below. 5.3.9 Write Configuration With the Control software you must press or choose Write Configuration from the File menu after making changes. Click...
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..., Confirmation label display time, Keyboard type/mode, User access, Password mode, Autoskip mode, and Switch/System hotkey. The settings appear as in the OSD AFTER pressing . 5.3.16 The factory default settings To revert to press . 31 All changes done with the Control software are explained in the OSD. There is no need to the factory default settings: On the toolbar press . Make the desired changes. 3. Note! Check the Select box next...
..., Confirmation label display time, Keyboard type/mode, User access, Password mode, Autoskip mode, and Switch/System hotkey. The settings appear as in the OSD AFTER pressing . 5.3.16 The factory default settings To revert to press . 31 All changes done with the Control software are explained in the OSD. There is no need to the factory default settings: On the toolbar press . Make the desired changes. 3. Note! Check the Select box next...
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...; V -Viewing access only, to a particular computer The Administrator defines the desired access levels of each User Profile. These are full access. 32 The access you gain depends on the security status - By default the User Profile settings are : Y - You must type in the required password to different computers. Each User has a Profile that defines the access level to access the Control software. USER GUIDE 5.4 Password protection When the Smart CAT5...
...; V -Viewing access only, to a particular computer The Administrator defines the desired access levels of each User Profile. These are full access. 32 The access you gain depends on the security status - By default the User Profile settings are : Y - You must type in the required password to different computers. Each User has a Profile that defines the access level to access the Control software. USER GUIDE 5.4 Password protection When the Smart CAT5...
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... Update software and latest firmware The Update software and latest firmware for RICC and ROC models - You can upgrade the firmware for Smart Switch models - Install the Smart CAT5 Switch Update on any computer, even one not part of Smart CAT5 Switch units, each with 16 MB RAM and 10 MB free Hard Drive space. Free Serial port. Windows 2000 and later. 6.3 Connecting the Smart CAT5 system To update the firmware, the Smart CAT5 system must be downloaded in a quick...
... Update software and latest firmware The Update software and latest firmware for RICC and ROC models - You can upgrade the firmware for Smart Switch models - Install the Smart CAT5 Switch Update on any computer, even one not part of Smart CAT5 Switch units, each with 16 MB RAM and 10 MB free Hard Drive space. Free Serial port. Windows 2000 and later. 6.3 Connecting the Smart CAT5 system To update the firmware, the Smart CAT5 system must be downloaded in a quick...
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.... USER GUIDE 6.4 Installing the software Download the Update software and install it on your computer. 6.4.1 Connecting the RS232 Serial cable To run the software, connect the RS232 Serial cable to the computer containing the Update software, and to the Smart CAT5 Switch. Button or Box Function Selects all RICCs Unselects selected RICCs Starts firmware download Displays the firmware version number Displays the hardware version number 34 The Smart CAT5 Update window appears. See page 26. 6.5 Starting and configuring the Smart CAT5 Update 1. Start the Smart...
.... USER GUIDE 6.4 Installing the software Download the Update software and install it on your computer. 6.4.1 Connecting the RS232 Serial cable To run the software, connect the RS232 Serial cable to the computer containing the Update software, and to the Smart CAT5 Switch. Button or Box Function Selects all RICCs Unselects selected RICCs Starts firmware download Displays the firmware version number Displays the hardware version number 34 The Smart CAT5 Update window appears. See page 26. 6.5 Starting and configuring the Smart CAT5 Update 1. Start the Smart...
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... Error message. When updating a unit and a Communication Error message appears, do the following: 1. Restart the download process. 38 Resetting is a break in communication between the Update software and the system, select Options/Get Number of the unit settings. For the ROC/RICCs, check one or more ROC/RICCs. 2. The units reset. Check that the RS232 Serial cable's RS232 connector is connected to the Switch's Communication port. 2. USER GUIDE 6.7.1 Resetting the...
... Error message. When updating a unit and a Communication Error message appears, do the following: 1. Restart the download process. 38 Resetting is a break in communication between the Update software and the system, select Options/Get Number of the unit settings. For the ROC/RICCs, check one or more ROC/RICCs. 2. The units reset. Check that the RS232 Serial cable's RS232 connector is connected to the Switch's Communication port. 2. USER GUIDE 6.7.1 Resetting the...