Quick Start Guide for 0SU70050/EN KVM Switch 933214
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... 3. QUICK START GUIDE 1. It's in the Support section. Figure 4 Installing front and rear bracket on our website www.minicom.com in PDF format on the supplied CD or on cabinet 5. Take the rear bracket out, see below . Hardware kit contents Rail with : • PS/2, SUN and USB computers/servers • Windows, Linux, UNIX and other rail to 16 remote servers from fluorescent lights, air...
... 3. QUICK START GUIDE 1. It's in the Support section. Figure 4 Installing front and rear bracket on our website www.minicom.com in PDF format on the supplied CD or on cabinet 5. Take the rear bracket out, see below . Hardware kit contents Rail with : • PS/2, SUN and USB computers/servers • Windows, Linux, UNIX and other rail to 16 remote servers from fluorescent lights, air...
Quick Start Guide for 0SU70050/EN KVM Switch 933214
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....minicom.com in the following sections provide instructions for setting the IP address for future Serial functionality To update firmware of the analogue part of the currently selected Target Server with the unit. 2. The Login page appears. Figure 16 Tightening the thumbscrews 8 QUICK START GUIDE 4. Or, type the port number of the 116IP system. By default, the user name is: admin and the password is connected to use the Power cord supplied with...
....minicom.com in the following sections provide instructions for setting the IP address for future Serial functionality To update firmware of the analogue part of the currently selected Target Server with the unit. 2. The Login page appears. Figure 16 Tightening the thumbscrews 8 QUICK START GUIDE 4. Or, type the port number of the 116IP system. By default, the user name is: admin and the password is connected to use the Power cord supplied with...
Owner's Manual for 0SU70050/EN KVM Switch 933213
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..., upgrading firmware, restoring factory settings, and saving changes and logging out. Pg. 43 5 Troubleshooting - Pg. 66 7 Technical Specifications Lists and describes SmartRack 116 IP specifications. It also provides instructions for logging into the Web configuration interface, configuring the device ID, IP address, and Centralized Management settings, enabling and configuring SNMP, adding, editing, removing, and blocking system Users, configuring the KVM switch, and security settings. Safe Mode Describes how to troubleshoot problems that occur when updating the software...
..., upgrading firmware, restoring factory settings, and saving changes and logging out. Pg. 43 5 Troubleshooting - Pg. 66 7 Technical Specifications Lists and describes SmartRack 116 IP specifications. It also provides instructions for logging into the Web configuration interface, configuring the device ID, IP address, and Centralized Management settings, enabling and configuring SNMP, adding, editing, removing, and blocking system Users, configuring the KVM switch, and security settings. Safe Mode Describes how to troubleshoot problems that occur when updating the software...
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... Device IP Address 33 3.3.3 Configuring Centralized Management Settings 33 3.4 CONFIGURING NETWORK SNMP SETTINGS 34 3.5 CONFIGURING USER SETTINGS 34 3.5.1 Adding a User 34 3.5.2 Deleting User(s 36 3.5.3 Blocking a User 36 3.5.4 Editing User Information 36 3.6 CONFIGURING THE KVM SWITCH 37 3.7 CONFIGURING THE SECURITY SETTINGS 38 3.8 PERFORMING ADDITIONAL CONFIGURATION OPERATIONS 39 3.8.1 Installing an SSL Certificate 40 3.8.2 Upgrading Firmware 40 3.8.3 Restoring Factory Settings 42 3.9 RELOADING A PAGE 42 3.10 SAVING CHANGES AND LOGGING OUT 43 4 CONDUCTING A REMOTE SESSION 45...
... Device IP Address 33 3.3.3 Configuring Centralized Management Settings 33 3.4 CONFIGURING NETWORK SNMP SETTINGS 34 3.5 CONFIGURING USER SETTINGS 34 3.5.1 Adding a User 34 3.5.2 Deleting User(s 36 3.5.3 Blocking a User 36 3.5.4 Editing User Information 36 3.6 CONFIGURING THE KVM SWITCH 37 3.7 CONFIGURING THE SECURITY SETTINGS 38 3.8 PERFORMING ADDITIONAL CONFIGURATION OPERATIONS 39 3.8.1 Installing an SSL Certificate 40 3.8.2 Upgrading Firmware 40 3.8.3 Restoring Factory Settings 42 3.9 RELOADING A PAGE 42 3.10 SAVING CHANGES AND LOGGING OUT 43 4 CONDUCTING A REMOTE SESSION 45...
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... THE REMOTE SESSION 61 5 TROUBLESHOOTING - SAFE MODE 62 5.1 ENTERING SAFE MODE 62 5.2 RESTORING FACTORY DEFAULTS 63 5.3 RESTORING THE DEVICE FIRMWARE 64 6 OPERATING THE SMARTRACK 116 IP SWITCHING SYSTEM LOCALLY.. 66 6.1 USING THE KEYBOARD HOTKEYS 66 6.2 USING THE OSD 66 6.2.1 Navigating the OSD 67 6.2.2 Selecting a Computer 67 6.2.3 Configuring the OSD Settings 67 6.2.4 Configuring the General Settings 68 Configuring Security Settings 69 Changing the OSD Hotkey 70 Activating Autoskip ...70 Serial Port ...70 Changing...
... THE REMOTE SESSION 61 5 TROUBLESHOOTING - SAFE MODE 62 5.1 ENTERING SAFE MODE 62 5.2 RESTORING FACTORY DEFAULTS 63 5.3 RESTORING THE DEVICE FIRMWARE 64 6 OPERATING THE SMARTRACK 116 IP SWITCHING SYSTEM LOCALLY.. 66 6.1 USING THE KEYBOARD HOTKEYS 66 6.2 USING THE OSD 66 6.2.1 Navigating the OSD 67 6.2.2 Selecting a Computer 67 6.2.3 Configuring the OSD Settings 67 6.2.4 Configuring the General Settings 68 Configuring Security Settings 69 Changing the OSD Hotkey 70 Activating Autoskip ...70 Serial Port ...70 Changing...
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... 7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 87 8 VIDEO RESOLUTION AND REFRESH RATES 89 9 SNMP EVENTS TABLE 90 viii | SmartRack 116 IP Table of Contents 6.3.3 Connecting the SmartRack 116 IP System 79 6.3.4 Connecting the RS232 Download Cable 79 6.3.5 Installing the Software 79 6.3.6 Starting and Configuring the Update Software 80 6.3.7 Verifying the Version Numbers 81 SmartRack 116 IP Switch Version 81 RICC/ROC Version ...82 6.3.8 Obtaining New Firmware 83 Updating the Firmware 83 Manually Updating the RICC/ROCs 84 6.3.9 Restoring Factory Settings 84 6.4 TROUBLESHOOTING -
... 7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 87 8 VIDEO RESOLUTION AND REFRESH RATES 89 9 SNMP EVENTS TABLE 90 viii | SmartRack 116 IP Table of Contents 6.3.3 Connecting the SmartRack 116 IP System 79 6.3.4 Connecting the RS232 Download Cable 79 6.3.5 Installing the Software 79 6.3.6 Starting and Configuring the Update Software 80 6.3.7 Verifying the Version Numbers 81 SmartRack 116 IP Switch Version 81 RICC/ROC Version ...82 6.3.8 Obtaining New Firmware 83 Updating the Firmware 83 Manually Updating the RICC/ROCs 84 6.3.9 Restoring Factory Settings 84 6.4 TROUBLESHOOTING -
Owner's Manual for 0SU70050/EN KVM Switch 933213
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... 56 - Manual Video Adjustments Controls 53 Figure 60 - Windows 7 Mouse Properties 59 Figure 66 - SmartRack 116 IP Switch Update Window 80 x | SmartRack 116 IP Remote Presence Solutions Information 50 Figure 57 - Special Key Manager 55 Figure 61 - Login Page 63 Figure 69 - Reboot 64 Figure 73 - Users Settings Window 74 Figure 80 - Table of Figures Figure 41 - Edit User Page 37 Figure 42 - KVM Switch Configuration Page for Smart 116...
... 56 - Manual Video Adjustments Controls 53 Figure 60 - Windows 7 Mouse Properties 59 Figure 66 - SmartRack 116 IP Switch Update Window 80 x | SmartRack 116 IP Remote Presence Solutions Information 50 Figure 57 - Special Key Manager 55 Figure 61 - Login Page 63 Figure 69 - Reboot 64 Figure 73 - Users Settings Window 74 Figure 80 - Table of Figures Figure 41 - Edit User Page 37 Figure 42 - KVM Switch Configuration Page for Smart 116...
Owner's Manual for 0SU70050/EN KVM Switch 933213
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... document provides installation and operation instructions for secure, remote KVM access and control of 8/16 computers/servers from any location, via a secured standard IP connection. Multi-user share mode - SmartRack 116 IP is a costeffective hardware solution, for Minicom's SmartRack 116 IP. independent of a target server from the BIOS level - Remote control can access and control 8/16 multi-platform (PS/2, SUN, or USB) servers. It is intended for the remote...
... document provides installation and operation instructions for secure, remote KVM access and control of 8/16 computers/servers from any location, via a secured standard IP connection. Multi-user share mode - SmartRack 116 IP is a costeffective hardware solution, for Minicom's SmartRack 116 IP. independent of a target server from the BIOS level - Remote control can access and control 8/16 multi-platform (PS/2, SUN, or USB) servers. It is intended for the remote...
Owner's Manual for 0SU70050/EN KVM Switch 933213
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Configure SmartRack 116 IP's network settings, which includes configuring: Device ID settings SmartRack 116 IP's IP address Centralized Management 2. Configure the KVM switch settings. 5. Add, edit, remove, and block system Users. 4. Configure the security settings. The DHCP server assigns the SmartRack 116 IP a valid IP address, gateway address, and subnet mask. To keep the static IP address, you must configure the SmartRack 116 IP system as follows: 1. Restore factory settings. 3.1 Boot-Up Process By default, SmartRack 116...
Configure SmartRack 116 IP's network settings, which includes configuring: Device ID settings SmartRack 116 IP's IP address Centralized Management 2. Configure the KVM switch settings. 5. Add, edit, remove, and block system Users. 4. Configure the security settings. The DHCP server assigns the SmartRack 116 IP a valid IP address, gateway address, and subnet mask. To keep the static IP address, you must configure the SmartRack 116 IP system as follows: 1. Restore factory settings. 3.1 Boot-Up Process By default, SmartRack 116...
Owner's Manual for 0SU70050/EN KVM Switch 933213
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... Switch Configuration Serial Port Security Description For configuration of the device settings, IP address, and centralized management For configuration of network SNMP settings For adding, editing, deleting, and blocking system Users For configuration of the KVM switch settings Not in the toolbar for the changes to go into effect. 3.2.1 Web Configuration Interface Tabs The following table summarizes the Web configuration interface tabs. Configuring the Network Logging Onto the Web Configuration Interface Figure 36 - After making all configuration changes, you can configure the network...
... Switch Configuration Serial Port Security Description For configuration of the device settings, IP address, and centralized management For configuration of network SNMP settings For adding, editing, deleting, and blocking system Users For configuration of the KVM switch settings Not in the toolbar for the changes to go into effect. 3.2.1 Web Configuration Interface Tabs The following table summarizes the Web configuration interface tabs. Configuring the Network Logging Onto the Web Configuration Interface Figure 36 - After making all configuration changes, you can configure the network...
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.... Button Functionality Saves the configuration changes Reloads the device settings into the configuration page parameter settings Reboots the device Upgrades the device firmware Restores the device with factory settings Installs the SSL certificate onto the device 3.3 Configuring the Network Settings On the network configuration page (see Figure 36), you can select any TCP port from the management interface, if needed. You can connect to 65535. If the DHCP server is 900; Firewall or router security access list must enable...
.... Button Functionality Saves the configuration changes Reloads the device settings into the configuration page parameter settings Reboots the device Upgrades the device firmware Restores the device with factory settings Installs the SSL certificate onto the device 3.3 Configuring the Network Settings On the network configuration page (see Figure 36), you can select any TCP port from the management interface, if needed. You can connect to 65535. If the DHCP server is 900; Firewall or router security access list must enable...
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... other settings, such as Device Upgrade, Factory Restore, and SSL Certificate are disabled and are the most comprehensive remote server maintenance solutions available in the market today. Consult your configured (or default) SmartRack 116 IP device name will not be remotely managed by Centralized Management, only Network Configuration is available from Centralized Management. 2. Select the Enable DHCP checkbox to enable a DHCP server that the IP address of servers and network devices, and power and user...
... other settings, such as Device Upgrade, Factory Restore, and SSL Certificate are disabled and are the most comprehensive remote server maintenance solutions available in the market today. Consult your configured (or default) SmartRack 116 IP device name will not be remotely managed by Centralized Management, only Network Configuration is available from Centralized Management. 2. Select the Enable DHCP checkbox to enable a DHCP server that the IP address of servers and network devices, and power and user...
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... Network Performing Additional Configuration Operations Upgrade firmware. Restore factory settings. 3.8.1 Installing an SSL Certificate You can upgrade the SmartRack 116 IP firmware to take advantage of new features. In Private key file, locate the private key file in Microsoft pvk format. 4. Download the firmware from Minicom's website at: http://www.minicom.com/phandlh.htm. 40 | SmartRack 116 IP The SSL Certificate is generated with a unique password. 5. Save...
... Network Performing Additional Configuration Operations Upgrade firmware. Restore factory settings. 3.8.1 Installing an SSL Certificate You can upgrade the SmartRack 116 IP firmware to take advantage of new features. In Private key file, locate the private key file in Microsoft pvk format. 4. Download the firmware from Minicom's website at: http://www.minicom.com/phandlh.htm. 40 | SmartRack 116 IP The SSL Certificate is generated with a unique password. 5. Save...
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... Keys item which enables you to: add a keyboard sequence, record a new custom key, edit an existing key sequence, and delete a key sequence Mouse button. displays client, firmware, Switch File, and KME version information Video button. Restore button. Logoff button. The currently accessed server identity can be checked any time by changing mode and/or bandwidth Keys button. for performing: Refresh - You can share a remote session. All users in Win98, NT or 2000 Align - Session button. Button Description Toggle button...
... Keys item which enables you to: add a keyboard sequence, record a new custom key, edit an existing key sequence, and delete a key sequence Mouse button. displays client, firmware, Switch File, and KME version information Video button. Restore button. Logoff button. The currently accessed server identity can be checked any time by changing mode and/or bandwidth Keys button. for performing: Refresh - You can share a remote session. All users in Win98, NT or 2000 Align - Session button. Button Description Toggle button...
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... last accessed target server appears. 4.7 Adjusting the Video There are three ways to be adjusted for each target server or new screen resolution. To automatically adjust the video image: 1. The progress of a target server. Refreshing completely regenerates the video image. On the toolbar, select > Refresh. In most cases, adjusting the video view using the default video settings gives...
... last accessed target server appears. 4.7 Adjusting the Video There are three ways to be adjusted for each target server or new screen resolution. To automatically adjust the video image: 1. The progress of a target server. Refreshing completely regenerates the video image. On the toolbar, select > Refresh. In most cases, adjusting the video view using the default video settings gives...
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... settings to four seconds. Troubleshooting - If there is a DHCP server on whether or not there is no DHCP server, the unit boots with https.) The Login page appears. While powering up in Safe mode.) A menu appears. Determine the IP address of the unit for three to their default values. The IP address depends on the network. In User, type username admin , and in Password, type SAFEmode (case sensitive). (This username and password works...
... settings to four seconds. Troubleshooting - If there is a DHCP server on whether or not there is no DHCP server, the unit boots with https.) The Login page appears. While powering up in Safe mode.) A menu appears. Determine the IP address of the unit for three to their default values. The IP address depends on the network. In User, type username admin , and in Password, type SAFEmode (case sensitive). (This username and password works...
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... Warning The factory defaults are restored. Reboot 4. To restore device firmware: 1. The firmware upgrades. Click OK. Figure 72 - Save the Upgrade firmware on the hard disk of a computer connected to restore the device firmware, contact Minicom Technical Support support@minicom.com. A warning appears. 2. Safe Mode Restoring the Device Firmware To restore factory defaults: 1. In the Safe Mode menu (see Figure 69), click Restore Factory Settings. A warning appears. 2. Locate the Upgrade firmware, click Install, then click Start Upgrade. In the Safe Mode menu (see...
... Warning The factory defaults are restored. Reboot 4. To restore device firmware: 1. The firmware upgrades. Click OK. Figure 72 - Save the Upgrade firmware on the hard disk of a computer connected to restore the device firmware, contact Minicom Technical Support support@minicom.com. A warning appears. 2. Safe Mode Restoring the Device Firmware To restore factory defaults: 1. In the Safe Mode menu (see Figure 69), click Restore Factory Settings. A warning appears. 2. Locate the Upgrade firmware, click Install, then click Start Upgrade. In the Safe Mode menu (see...
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... The Update software enables you to the factory default settings via the Update software. There are multiple hardware versions of Smart CAT5 Switch units, each with 256 MB RAM and 10 MB free hard drive space Free Serial port Windows 2000 or later 78 | SmartRack 116 IP This includes the firmware for all Smart switches. Smart CAT5 Switch Firmware - Download a firmware package for RICC and ROC models (see the table on the Web page for all Smart switches and...
... The Update software enables you to the factory default settings via the Update software. There are multiple hardware versions of Smart CAT5 Switch units, each with 256 MB RAM and 10 MB free hard drive space Free Serial port Windows 2000 or later 78 | SmartRack 116 IP This includes the firmware for all Smart switches. Smart CAT5 Switch Firmware - Download a firmware package for RICC and ROC models (see the table on the Web page for all Smart switches and...
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... Upgrading the SmartRack 116 IP Firmware 6.3.3 Connecting the SmartRack 116 IP System To update the firmware, the SmartRack 116 IP system must connect the RS232 Download cable (p/n 5CB40419) to the computer containing the software, and to the SmartRack 116 IP Switch Flash port. Install the software on . 6.3.4 Connecting the RS232 Download Cable To run the Update software, you must be connected and switched on the computer's hard drive. RS232 Cable 6.3.5 Installing the Software To install the Update software: 1. User Guide...
... Upgrading the SmartRack 116 IP Firmware 6.3.3 Connecting the SmartRack 116 IP System To update the firmware, the SmartRack 116 IP system must connect the RS232 Download cable (p/n 5CB40419) to the computer containing the software, and to the SmartRack 116 IP Switch Flash port. Install the software on . 6.3.4 Connecting the RS232 Download Cable To run the Update software, you must be connected and switched on the computer's hard drive. RS232 Cable 6.3.5 Installing the Software To install the Update software: 1. User Guide...
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Operating the SmartRack 116 IP Switching System Locally Troubleshooting - Check that the RS232 Serial cable's DB9F connector is connected to the switch's Flash port. 2. Restart the update process. 6.4.4 Electricity Failure The electricity may appear. Simply resume the firmware update by pressing the Local button. 4. Update Software Communication Error message Electricity failure 6.4.1 Resetting the SmartRack 116 IP Manager or RICC/ROCs When the unit hangs or the mouse...
Operating the SmartRack 116 IP Switching System Locally Troubleshooting - Check that the RS232 Serial cable's DB9F connector is connected to the switch's Flash port. 2. Restart the update process. 6.4.4 Electricity Failure The electricity may appear. Simply resume the firmware update by pressing the Local button. 4. Update Software Communication Error message Electricity failure 6.4.1 Resetting the SmartRack 116 IP Manager or RICC/ROCs When the unit hangs or the mouse...