Tripp Lite 0SU52091 Quick Start Manual page 2

1 . I nt r od u c t i on
To take advantage of the full range of features, we recommend you read the softcopy
User Guide after performing the Quick Start procedure. It's in PDF format on the
supplied CD or on our website www.minicom.com in the Support section.
Access and control multiple multi-platform computers from one Keyboard, Video,
Mouse (KVM) console with the SmartRack 116 Switch system. Connect up to 16
computers to the SmartRack 116.
The SmartRack 116 is based on Minicom's innovative ROC technology in which each
computer / server is directly connected to the switch via a ROC using standard CAT5
cable at a distance of up to 30m/100ft in a star configuration. No external power is
needed at the remote ROCs.
To access servers, just slide out the drawer and flip up its top to display the large, high
resolution 17" TFT LCD display.
The display is (VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA compatible) with front-panel high-quality
controls and Touchpad for easy adjustment.
1.1 Compatibility
The SmartRack 116 is compatible with:

PS/2, and USB computers/servers

DOS, Windows, Linux, UNIX, Mac and all other major operating systems
2 . S ys t e m c om p on e nt s
The SmartRack 116 system consists of:

SmartRack 116: Console + KVM Switch

ROCs - PS/2, USB

CAT5 cables (1.5m provided with ROCs)

RS232 Download cable
SMARTRACK 116 SWITCH
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