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About this Document About this Document This document provides installation and operation instructions for the Smart 216/232 IP system, produced by Minicom Advanced Systems Limited. It is intended for system administrators and network managers. Chapters and Their Contents Introduction Provides an introduction to the document, Smart Pg.
About this Document System Locally Technical Lists and describes Smart 216/232 IP specifications. Pg. 78 Specifications Video Resolution and Lists video resolutions and refresh rates. Pg. 78 Refresh Rates Style Conventions Convention Used for Verdana Regular text. Arial Bold Names of menus, commands, buttons, and other elements of the user interface. Arial Italics Special terms, the first time they appear.
Table of Contents Table of Contents LEGAL NOTICE ................... II ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT ................III TABLE OF CONTENTS .................. V TABLE OF FIGURES ..................IX INTRODUCTION .................. 11 ................11 RODUCT VERVIEW 1.1.1 Features and Benefits ............11 ...................12 ERMINOLOGY ..................12 OMPATIBILITY .............12 LIENT OMPUTER PERATING YSTEM...
Introduction Product Overview 1 Introduction Congratulations on adding Smart 216/232 IP to your remote access tools. This document provides installation and operation instructions for Minicom’s Smart 216/232 IP. It is intended for system administrators and network managers, and assumes that readers have a general understanding of networks, hardware, and software.
Introduction Terminology Security – Supports the highest security standards for encryption (256-bit AES and HTTPS) and authentication for remote user and advanced OSD management, with multi-layer security for the local user. Centralized Management – Can be controlled by Minicom’s Centralized Management system –...
Introduction Safety radio frequency interference, the user, and not Minicom Advanced Systems Limited, will be responsible. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Minicom Advanced Systems Limited could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 1.6 Safety The device must only be opened by an authorized Minicom technician.
Installation Overview 2 Installation 2.1 Overview Install the Smart 216/232 IP system as follows: 1. Remove the Smart 216/232 IP system from the package, and check that all components are present and in good working condition. 2. Mount the Smart 216/232 IP unit in a rack. 3.
Installation System Components Functionality Indicates the state of the Smart 216/232 IP unit: Green indicates that the unit is powered Power LED on; Red indicates that the unit is powered off. Illuminate to indicate that a remote session is active. Remote 1, Remote 2 LEDs Illuminates to indicate that the unit is connected to the network.
Installation Pre-Installation Guidelines Port Functionality For connecting to the 10/100 Mbit Ethernet. The LED illuminates yellow when the unit is connected to LAN; green when a remote session is in progress. For connecting to the servers via ROCs Server ports 2.3 Pre-Installation Guidelines ...
Installation Rack Mounting the Smart 216/232 IP Unit Mounting the Smart 216/232 IP Unit Mounting the Unit Mounting the Unit 2.4.2 You can connect the Smart Smart 216/232 IP unit to a server rack, using the supplied rack , using the supplied rack mounting kit.
Installation Connecting the System 2.5 Connecting the System Figure 6 illustrates the Smart 216/232 IP system overview. Figure 6 – Smart 216/232 IP System Overview 2.6 Connecting to the Servers Each computer/server is directly connected to the Smart 216/232 IP via an appropriate ROC using a CAT5 cable in star configuration.
Installation Connecting Connecting to the Servers Figure 8 – ROC USB Connecting a ROC PS/2 Connecting a ROC PS/2 2.6.1 The following figure illustrates the illustrates the ROC PS/2 connections. Figure 9 – ROC PS/2 Connections You can connect the ROC PS/2 to a powered on computer You can connect the ROC PS/2 to a powered on computer, by performing the steps of , by performing the steps of the following procedure in order...
Installation Connecting to the Network Failure to connect in the above order while the server is running may lead to Failure to connect in the above order while the server is running may lead to Failure to connect in the above order while the server is running may lead to the mouse malfunctioning until the server is rebooted.
Installation Connecting Connecting the KVM Console 2. Connect the other connector to one of the Smart her connector to one of the Smart 216/232 IP computer ports omputer ports. 2.9 Connecting the Connecting the KVM Console You can connect a KVM console to Smart You can connect a KVM console to Smart 216/232 IP, in order to operate the system operate the system locally.
Configuring the Network Boot-Up Process 3 Configuring the Network Configuring the Network After the system has been installed and all connections have been made, you must After the system has been installed and all connections have been made, you must After the system has been installed and all connections have been made, you must configure the Smart 216/232 216/232 IP system as follows:...
Configuring the Network Logging Onto the Web Configuration Interface Figure 11 – OSD Main Window 2. Press F2. The Settings window appears see Figure 12. Figure 12 – Settings Window 3. In the Settings window, navigate downwards using the Tab key. At the bottom of the window, press Tab to go to the top of the window.
Configuring the Network Logging Onto the Web Configuration Interface Onto the Web Configuration Interface Before logging on the first time, verify that you have the latest Java installed on your Before logging on the first time, verify that you have the latest Java installed on your Before logging on the first time, verify that you have the latest Java installed on your computer.
Configuring the Network Logging Onto the Web Configuration Interface The Network configuration page appears with the Device tab open. Figure 15 – Network Configuration – Device Tab From the Configuration menu, you can configure the network, Users, Switch Configuration, Serial Port, Security, User Targets, Date & Time, Power Outlets, and Power Devices settings.
Configuring the Network Changing your Password Description Description For matching a server to each power outlet of all power devices defined in the For matching a server to each power outlet of all power devices defined in the For matching a server to each power outlet of all power devices defined in the Power Outlets system For configuring the details of all power devices in the system...
Configuring the Network Configuring Configuring the Network Settings 2. In Password, type a new password, according to the password naming convention type a new password, according to the password naming convention type a new password, according to the password naming conventions. 3.
Configuring the Network Configuring the Network Settings recommend using MAC address reservations in the DHCP server to ensure that the IP recommend using MAC address reservations in the DHCP server to ensure that the IP recommend using MAC address reservations in the DHCP server to ensure that the IP address of the Smart 216/232 216/232 IP will not be changed.
Configuring the Network Configuring Configuring User Settings Configuring 3.5 Configuring User Settings Configuring User Settings An Administrator can add, edit, remove add, edit, remove, and block Users. There are two levels of user There are two levels of user access: ...
Configuring the Network Configuring User Settings 3. Type a User Name and Password Password. The password must be at least six alphanumeric alphanumeric characters long and cannot include the user name, even if other characters are cannot include the user name, even if other characters are cannot include the user name, even if other characters are added.
Configuring the Network Configuring Configuring User Settings Configuring Blocking a User Blocking a User 3.5.3 An alternative to deleting a An alternative to deleting a User is blocking a User. This means that the ser. This means that the User’s name and password is stored, but the and password is stored, but the User is unable to access the system.
Configuring the Network Configuring the KVM Switch 3.6 Configuring the KVM Switch Configuring the KVM Switch When a KVM switch is connected to the When a KVM switch is connected to the Smart 216/232 IP system, configure the system, configure the following switch parameters: ...
Configuring the Network Configuring Configuring the Serial Port Settings the Serial Port Settings The servers that are connected to the selected KVM switch, e connected to the selected KVM switch, appear in the appear in the Servers section. The number of servers that appear corresponds to the The number of servers that appear corresponds to the number of ports in number of ports in the KVM switch –...
Configuring the Network Configuring the Security Settings 2. For each serial device connected, type a Device Name and choose the correct device parameters. 3.8 Configuring the Security Settings This section describes how to configure the security features, such as Account Blocking, Password Policy, Idle Timeout, and Serial Terminal Policy.
Configuring the Network Configuring Configuring the Security Settings Hence, when “Enable direct SSH connection” is selected when “Enable direct SSH connection” is selected: 1. Connect to the Serial device, by to the Serial device, by typing the IP address of the Smart 216/232 IP, ddress of the Smart 216/232 IP, followed by the TCP port number in your SSH client.
Configuring the Network Configuring User Targets In Block account, select select for period to block the account for a specified period of to block the account for a specified period of time, or forever for a total block or a total block. 3.
Configuring the Network Configuring Configuring the System Date and Time the System Date and Time Figure 24 – User Targets Page 2. From the User dropdown menu, select a dropdown menu, select a User. 3. Select the checkboxes of all the Target servers that the User can access (according Select the checkboxes of all the Target servers that the User can access (according Select the checkboxes of all the Target servers that the User can access (according to the User’s access permissions).
Configuring the Network Configuring Power Devices Figure Figure 25 – Date and Time Page 2. In Date, type the current date: , type the current date: Day, Month, and Year. 3. In Time, type the current time: , type the current time: Hour, Minute, and Second. 3.11 Configuring Power Devices Configuring Power Devices This section describes how to...
Configuring Configuring the Network Configuring Configuring Power Devices The number of outlets in the device is displayed in The number of outlets in the device is displayed in Outlets. 5. In IP, type the IP address of the PDU. , type the IP address of the PDU. 6.
Configuring the Network Configuring Power Outlets Figure Figure 30 – Delete PDU Confirmation Page 2. Click Yes. The Power Devices page opens The Power Devices page opens; the deleted PDU does not appear on the page. ; the deleted PDU does not appear on the page. 3.12 Configuring Power Outlets Configuring Power Outlets You must match a server to each power outlet of a power device defined in the...
Configuring the Network Configuring Performing Additional Configuration Operations Additional Configuration Operations Figure 32 32 – Assigning Servers to Power Outlets Page 3. For each Outlet, select For each Outlet, select the Server Name from the dropdown list of the server of the server connected to it.
Configuring the Network Performing Additional Configuration Operations Additional Configuration Operations Figure Figure 33 – SSL Certificate Page 2. In Certificate file, browse to locate the , browse to locate the Cer file. 3. In Private key file, locate the locate the private key file in Microsoft pvk format. 4.
Configuring the Network Configuring Performing Additional Configuration Operations Additional Configuration Operations Figure Figure 34 – Device Version Upgrade Page 4. In Version to upgrade with Version to upgrade with, browse to locate and upload the firmware file , browse to locate and upload the firmware file. 5.
Configuring the Network Performing Additional Configuration Operations 3. In the toolbar, select The RICCs/ROCs Upgrade page appears. Figure 36 – RICCs/ROCs Upgrade Page 4. Select the checkboxes of the servers connected to the RICCs/ROCs that you want to upgrade. Click Select All to select all the servers. 5.
Configuring the Network Reloading a Page To restore data: 1. In the Backup/Restore Data In the Backup/Restore Data page (see Figure 38), in Restore data from data from file, click the Browse button to locate and select the file which contains the data to restore Browse button to locate and select the file which contains the data to restore Browse button to locate and select the file which contains the data to restore 2.
Configuring the Network Configuring Saving Changes and Logging Out Changes and Logging Out Figure Figure 40 – Save Succeeded Message 4. Click OK. Device reboots, and when it completes a Logon page appears. Device reboots, and when it completes a Logon page appears. Figure Figure 41 –...
Conducting a Remote Session Starting a Remote Session 4 Conducting a Remote Session Conducting a Remote Session A remote session enables remotely accessing remote session enables remotely accessing any of the target servers connected to connected to Smart 216/232 IP. Before starting a remote session, .
Conducting a Remote Session Starting a Remote Session Figure 43 – Server Targets The following table describes the Targets page parameters and buttons. Parameter/Button Description The server name. The server name can be changed in the Server Name Configuration settings to give the server an identifiable name (see Section 3.6).
Conducting a Remote Session Starting a Remote Session A server being used by another user cannot be accessed. The screen of the selected target server that is connected directly to Smart 216/232 IP, appears inside a remote console window with the remote session toolbar.
Conducting a Remote Session Sharing a Remote Session Button Description Video button. Pressing this button opens up a dropdown menu for performing: Refresh – for refreshing the video image Video Adjust – for automatically adjusting the video image Advanced – for manually setting video settings Performance –...
Conducting a Remote Session Displaying the Toolbar means that the user is the only one who can see the video and control the means that the user is the only one who can see the video and control the means that the user is the only one who can see the video and control the Keyboard/Mouse, enabling the user to work on the server without anyone seeing or Keyboard/Mouse, enabling the user to work on the server without anyone seeing or Keyboard/Mouse, enabling the user to work on the server without anyone seeing or...
Conducting Conducting a Remote Session Verifying Remote Presence Solutions Information Remote Presence Solutions Information None – to hide the mouse pointer to hide the mouse pointer Dot – for the mouse pointer to appear as a dot for the mouse pointer to appear as a dot ...
Conducting a Remote Session Changing the Video Performance Settings The information screen appears. Figure 47 – Remote Presence Solutions Information 4.6 Changing the Video Performance Settings From the toolbar, you can alter the video performance settings, by selecting a different mode or bandwidth. The mode can be set to: ...
Conducting Conducting a Remote Session Adjusting the Video To alter the settings: 1. On the toolbar, select elect > Performance. The Performance dialog box appears. The Performance dialog box appears. Figure 48 – Performance Settings 2. In Mode, select Fixed or or Adaptive.
Conducting a Remote Session Adjusting the Video The image is refreshed. Automatically Adjusting the Video Image Automatically Adjusting the Video Image 4.7.2 The video view may need to be adjusted for each target server or new screen The video view may need to be adjusted for each target server or new screen The video view may need to be adjusted for each target server or new screen resolution.
Conducting a Remote Session Adjusting the Video Figure 50 – Manual Video Adjustments Controls 2. In Brightness and Contrast, use the scales to adjust the brightness and contrast of the displayed image, respectively. Move the sliders to change the displayed image. Click in the area of the sliders for fine-tuning.
Conducting a Remote Session Power Managing the Target Servers 6. Click OK. 4.8 Power Managing the Target Servers Power Managing the Target Servers When a Minicom Remote Power switch or POC is connected to the Serial port of the a Minicom Remote Power switch or POC is connected to the Serial port of the a Minicom Remote Power switch or POC is connected to the Serial port of the Smart 216/232 IP unit, you can power manage the , you can power manage the target servers via the Power...
Conducting Conducting a Remote Session Managing Keyboard Sequences Keyboard Sequences Adding a Keyboard Sequence Keyboard Sequence 4.9.1 You can add predefined keyboard sequences to the list of keyboard dd predefined keyboard sequences to the list of keyboard sequences that sequences that can be accessed directly from the dropdown list of the can be accessed directly from the dropdown list of the toolbar item To add a keyboard sequence...
Conducting a Remote Session Managing Keyboard Sequences Figure 53 53 – Add a Predefined Key Dialog Box 3. Select a key sequence and click Select a key sequence and click OK. The sequence appears in n the Special Key Manager box. 4.
Conducting Conducting a Remote Session Managing Keyboard Sequences Keyboard Sequences Figure 54 – Record Macro Box 2. In Label, type a name for the new key , type a name for the new key sequence. 3. Click Start Recording. 4. On your keyboard, press the keys ress the keys to include in the key sequence.
Conducting a Remote Session Synchronizing Mouse Pointers To delete a keyboard sequence: To delete a keyboard sequence: 1. In the Special Key Manag ger box (see Figure 52), select the desired key sequence ), select the desired key sequence(s) to delete. Select a group of keys by selecting the first key in the group, pressing .
Conducting a Remote Session Synchronizing Mouse Pointers The Mouse Settings box appears. For SMART 216/232 IP PS/2 devices, the default mode is Relative Mouse Position (see Figure 56); for SMART 216/232 IP USB devices, the default mode is Absolute Mouse Position (see Figure 57) Figure 56 –...
Conducting a Remote Session Synchronizing Mouse Pointers Figure 57 – Absolute Mouse Settings Selecting the Mouse Mode On the Mouse Settings page, there are three selectable modes: Absolute Mouse Position Apple Macintosh Mouse Relative Mouse Position The mouse mode that you can select depends on the type of SMART 216/232 IP device and on the target operating system / computer: ...
Conducting Conducting a Remote Session Synchronizing Synchronizing Mouse Pointers Relative Mouse Position Mode Relative Mouse Position Mode Selecting Relative Mouse Position Relative Mouse Position mode enables you to configure mouse settings, set mode enables you to configure mouse settings, set the USB option (see The USB Option The USB Option), and advanced settings (see Advanced Mouse Advanced Mouse...
Conducting a Remote Session Synchronizing Mouse Pointers The USB Option You can use the USB option if you have USB to PS2 conversion between SMART if you have USB to PS2 conversion between SMART if you have USB to PS2 conversion between SMART 216/232 IP and the target server via any of 216/232 IP and the target server via any of the following: ...
Conducting Conducting a Remote Session Switching to a Different Server/Device to a Different Server/Device 4. Click OK. Aligning the Mouse Pointers Aligning the Mouse Pointers 4.10.2 When accessing the target server, the mouse pointers may appear at a distance to When accessing the target server, the mouse pointers may appear at a distance to When accessing the target server, the mouse pointers may appear at a distance to each other, due to the mouse on...
Conducting a Remote Session Disconnecting the Remote Session The screen of the server or Serial device terminal emulation window appears. The screen of the server or Serial device terminal emulation window appears. The screen of the server or Serial device terminal emulation window appears. 4.12 Disconnecting the Remote Session Disconnecting the Remote Session To disconnect the session...
Managing Managing the Events Log Viewing the Events Log Viewing 5 Managing the Event Managing the Events Log This chapter describes how to manage the how to manage the Events log, including: Viewing the Events log Reloading the Events log ...
Managing the Events Log Saving the Events Log 5.3 Saving the Event ing the Events Log You can download and save the Event You can download and save the Events Log to a .csv file. The file can then be viewed The file can then be viewed using Microsoft Excel or compatible software.
Troubleshooting – Restoring Factory Restoring Factory Settings Clearing the Event Log Clearing the Event Log 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting – Restoring Factory Restoring Factory Settings You can restore factory defaults from restore factory defaults from the Web configuration interface, as described in the Web configuration interface, as described in Section 3.13.3 on page 43 43.
Operating the Smart 216/232 IP Switching System Locally IP Switching System Locally Displaying the OSD 7 Operating the Smart Operating the Smart 216/232 IP Switching System Locally Switching System Locally This chapter explains how to operate the Smart This chapter explains how to operate the Smart 216/232 IP Switching system locally IP Switching system locally.
Operating the Smart 216/232 IP Switching System Locally IP Switching System Locally Selecting a Computer Selecting a Computer 7.3 Selecting a Computer Selecting a Computer To select a computer: 1. Navigate to the desired computer line. to the desired computer line. Type the two-digit port number of the desired computer.
Operating the Smart 216/232 IP Switching System IP Switching System Locally Moving the Confirmation Label (F1) 3. Select the desired option on and press Enter. The power command is s s sent. 7.5 Moving the Confirmation Confirmation Label (F1) The Confirmation label appears briefly, showing which computer is currently The Confirmation label appears briefly, showing which computer is currently The Confirmation label appears briefly, showing which computer is currently accessed.
Operating the Smart 216/232 IP Switching System Locally IP Switching System Locally Configuring the OSD Configuring the OSD Settings (F2) 7.7 Configuring t Configuring the OSD Settings (F2) You can configure the following OSD settings: You can configure the following OSD settings: ...
Operating the Smart 216/232 IP Switching System Locally IP Switching System Locally Configuring the OSD Settings (F2) To select automatic IP address assignment select automatic IP address assignment: 1. In the OSD Settings window ettings window (see Figure 66), navigate to the DHCP line line, and press the Space bar until Enable Enable appears.
Operating the Smart 216/232 IP Switching System Locally IP Switching System Locally Configuring the OSD Configuring the OSD Settings (F2) Changing the Keyboard Language Changing the Keyboard Language 7.7.3 The keyboard language is preset to US English is preset to US English. You can change the keyboard keyboard language to French (FR) or rench (FR) or German (DE).
Technical Specifications 8 Technical Specifications Specification Description Target server – DOS, Windows, Novell, Linux, or SUN Solaris for PC Operating systems Client computer – Windows 2000 or later with Internet Explorer 7.0 / Firefox 3.0 and later; Linux x86 with Firefox 3.0 and later Target server –...
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