Minicom 5UM60000 Quick Start Manual

DX User IP II - Quick Start Guide

1. Introduction

To take advantage of the DX User IP II 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
Support section.
Figure 1 illustrates the basic configuration of the DX system with the DX User IP II
and DX Users connected to peripheral devices via the DX Central.
Local
User
Local
User
DX
MINICO M
Power User
DX User
DX 432 Central
MINICOM
Powe r Lin k
To computers
1
X-RICC
Computer
Figure 1 DX User IP II usage scenario
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LED Function
Activity LED solid when a remote user operates the DXU IP II
System OK LED solid when DX User IP II connected and functioning

2.1 DX User IP II rear panel

Figure 3 illustrates the rear panel of the DX User IP II.
USB
ports
I
0
SYSTEM
POWER
USB
100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz
DX Reset
button
Power CAT5 to DX
connector Central
Figure 3 DX User IP II rear panel ports
DX Reset button
The DX Reset button resets the DX parts of the DX User IP II.
Go Lock button
The Go Lock button disconnects the active remote session and returns control to the
local user.
Serial / Serial 2 port
The Serial port is only used for KVM.net managed mode when the DX User IP II is
the Master Console – (explained in the softcopy User Guide).
In Standalone and KVM.net enable modes, the Serial 2 port can be used for any
RS232 application, e.g. managing a router or power switch.
Terminal port
In Standalone and KVM.net enable modes only, when there are X-RICC RS232s in
the DX system, you can control them locally through an RS232 terminal connected
to the DX User IP II.
Ethernet - Connects the DX User IP II to an Ethernet network.
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Remote
User
Internet / VPN / LAN
DXU - IP II
MINICOM
A ctivity System O K
DX User IP II
DX 432
Central
32
X-RICC
X-RICC
Computer Computer
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RS232 Serial
Monitor
port
SERIAL USER
TERMINAL SERIAL 2 ETHERNET
GO LOCK
Go Lock
button
Serial 2 Ethernet
RS232
port port
Keyboard
Terminal port
2

1.1 Standalone mode or KVM.net

DX User IP II can be used in any of the following 3 modes:
·
Standalone
·
KVM.net enabled
·
KVM.net managed
KVM.net is a centralized IP based system for secure control of servers and network
devices, power and user administration in the data center environment. KVM.net
combines Out-Of-Band, KVM via IP access with modern IT standards and
requirements. It is the most comprehensive remote server maintenance solution
available in the market today.
These 3 modes are now explained.

1.1.1 Standalone mode

Standalone mode refers to using the DX User IP II as part of the DX system only
in the
and working via the DX AIM interface without KVM.net, for remote KVM access
and control via a LAN or Internet connection.

1.1.2 KVM.net enabled / managed

The DX User IP II can be KVM.net enabled or KVM.net managed. Both of these
refer to managing and accessing servers connected to the DX system via the
KVM.net Manager.
KVM.net enabled means the DX is still capable of working in Standalone mode.
KVM.net managed means the DX is fully managed and controlled by KVM.net,
access to the AIM interface is blocked but can be achieved where necessary via
hotkeys. Details of the differences between KVM.net enabled and managed will be
explained in the configuration and operating sections later on in this Guide.

2. DX User IP II front panel

Figure 2 illustrates the DX User IP II front panel.
MINICOM
The table below explains the functions of the front panel LEDs.
USB ports
Update the DXU firmware via a Minicom Flash USB key. See the DX User Guide
for information on updating firmware.
System port – Used to connect the DX User IP II to the DX Central.
KVM ports – Used for optional local console.

3. Pre-installation guidelines

·
Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that
are likely to generate electrical noise
·
The maximum distance between each device (computer, KVM switch or second
level DX Central) and the DX Central is 100m/330ft. The maximum distance
between the DX Central and the DX User IP II is also 100m/330ft. For best
performance place the DXU IP II as close as possible to the DX Central.
Mouse

4. Connecting the DX User IP II

Figure 4 below illustrates the connections of the DX User IP to the DX system. See
below for more details.
POWER
100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz
To DX Central
User port
DX USER IP II
Activity System OK
Figure 2 Front panel
1
DX USER IP II
I SERIAL
0
SYSTEM
USB TERMINAL SERIAL 2 ETHERNET
GO LOCK
CAT5
cable
Figure 4 DX User IP connections
3
DXU - IP II
P 1 1 0 SD
(Optional)
Local
User
USER
console
Remote user
Internet / VPN / LAN