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Cat5 smart kvm extender user guide
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    CAT5 Smart KVM Extender International HQ North American HQ Jerusalem, Israel Linden, New Jersey Tel: + 972 2 651 8593 Tel: + 1 908 4862100 minicom@minicom.com info.usa@minicom.com Technology Corporation www.RackitTechnology.com User Guide German Europe Zurich, Switzerland Tel: + 41 1 455 6220 info.german@minicom.com...

  • Page 2: Technical Precautions

    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. Minicom Advanced Systems Limited assumes no responsibility for any errors that appear in this document.

  • Page 3: What Is The Cat5 Smart Kvm Extender System

    1. What is the CAT5 Smart KVM Extender system? The CAT5 Smart KVM Extender system from Minicom is an advanced KVM switch that performs the following functions: • Extends KVM control over a computer* up to a distance of 110m / 360ft •...

  • Page 4: The Smart Kvm Extender Units

    3. The Smart KVM Extender units The figures below illustrate the Transmitter and Receiver units. CAT5 SMART Extender TRANSMITTER Monitor Side A MINICOM www.minicom.com Figure 1 Transmitter bird’s-eye view Mouse Keyboard Figure 2 The 2 Transmitter side panels To computer’s Video card To computer’s Mouse port...
  • Page 5 USER CAT5 S M A R T Extender RECEIVER SELECT Figure 3 Receiver bird’s-eye view Select button LEDs POWER CONTROL SELECT Figure 4 Receiver front panel COMPUTER MINICOM www.minicom.com...
  • Page 6 Computer Keyboard Computer port Monitor port COMPUTER Computer Mouse port Figure 5 Receiver rear panel Picture adjuster PICTURE SYSTEM System cable Figure 6 Receiver side panel Keyboard Monitor USER Mouse Power connector 6VDC...

  • Page 7: Pre-Installation Instructions

    4. Pre-installation instructions Disconnect all computers from the electrical power supply. Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are likely to generate electrical noise. 5. The Smart KVM Extender cables The Transmitter comes with built-in KVM cables that connect to the computer’s Video card, Mouse and Keyboard ports.

  • Page 8: Using The Smart Kvm Extender As An Extender

    Computer DESKPRO Ω To Video card Keyboard port To Mouse port Figure 8 The Smart KVM Extender as an Extender CAT5 FTP cable Up to 110m / 360ft To wall socket P110 To User Mouse port To User To User Monitor port...

  • Page 9: Connecting The Transmitter

    Connecting the Transmitter Connect the Transmitter built-in cables to the computer as follows: Connect the purple Mouse connector to the computer’s mouse port. Connect the green Keyboard connector to the computer’s Keyboard port. Connect the blue Video connector to the computer’s Video card. Connecting the CAT FTP System cable Connect the CAT FTP System cable to the System ports of the 2 Smart extender units.
  • Page 10 Figure 9 Giving 2 users access to 1 computer Connecting the KVM workstation for user 2 Connect a monitor, keyboard and mouse to the ports on the Transmitter’s side panel. CAT5 FTP cable Up to 110m / 360ft Ω Computer...

  • Page 11: Using The Smart Kvm Extender As A 2-Port Kvm Switch

    9. Using the Smart KVM Extender as a 2-port KVM Switch Figure 10 illustrates the system connected to 2 computers and 2 workstations. User 1 can access his local computer or the remote computer. User 2 can only access his local computer.

  • Page 12: Smart Kvm Extender Connected To A Kvm Switch And Computer Rack

    10. Smart KVM Extender connected to a KVM Switch and computer rack In Figure 11 user 1 can access a computer rack through a KVM Switch or the local computer. User 2 can access the computer rack. To connect the KVM Switch to the computers see the KVM Switch User Guide.

  • Page 13: Smart Kvm Extender Connected To 2 Phantom Systems

    2 can access only the Phantom system he’s connected to. To connect the Phantom systems to the computers see the Phantom User Guide. P 1 1 0 User 2 Transmitter CAT5 S M A R T Extender MINICOM TRANSMITTER www.m in ic om .com...

  • Page 14: Operating The Smart Kvm Extender

    12. Operating the Smart KVM Extender Once the system is connected there are 2 ways to switch between the 2 computers / KVM workstations. • On the Receiver press the Select button • On the keyboard press Shift followed by + or -.

  • Page 15: Locking Kvm Control

    Timeout When there are 2 workstations in the system you can gain control at each workstation when the other workstation is idle for 2 seconds. This timeout period can be altered in the settings mode to between 1-99 seconds, as explained below. Locking KVM control When there are 2 users using the system, either user can override the Timeout feature and retain control indefinitely.

  • Page 16: Changing The Hotkey

    To enter the Settings mode: Press Shift then, F2. Release Shift before pressing F2. All 3 keyboard LEDs glow when in the Settings mode. Changing the hotkey You can change the hotkey from Shift to Alt or Ctrl. Once changed, all references in this Guide to Shift now refer to the new hotkey.

  • Page 17: Making Advanced Adjustments

    Making advanced adjustments The Smart KVM Extender operates with: • Windows, Linux, Novell or UNIX systems • 2 or 3 or 5 button PS/2 mouse, Intellimouse or Wheel mouse When connected and switched on as set out above, the Smart KVM Extender automatically operates with the computer and mouse types connected to it.

  • Page 18: Mouse Driver Settings When Replacing A Computer

    Set the keyboard mode setting to: • PC when operating Intel based computers. • UC when operating UNIX computers in console mode. • UG when operating UNIX computers in graphics mode. Mouse driver settings when replacing a computer Wheel mouse or Intellimouse 2 or 3 button mouse 5-button mouse...

  • Page 19: Viewing The Settings

    View the settings and firmware revision in any text editor. To view the settings: 1. Before entering to the Settings mode switch the keyboard layout to English. 2. Open any text editor, e.g. Notepad. 3. Press Shift, followed by F2 to enter the Settings mode.

  • Page 20: Summary Of The Settings Mode Operations

    A summary of the Settings mode operations Operation Enter Settings mode Exit and save changes Change Hotkey to Alt Change Hotkey to Ctrl Change Hotkey to Shift Change the Timeout period Enabling lock control Disabling lock control Keyboard setting – PC Keyboard setting –...

  • Page 21: Cascading Smart Extenders

    14. Cascading Smart Extenders Cascade two or more Smart Extenders to get more than one remote workstation working from one computer. One possible configuration is shown on the diagram below. S m a rt E xten d er T ran sm itte r 2 C A T5 S M A R T Extender...

  • Page 22: Transmitter Power Adapter

    +6VDC 2A to the second Smart Extender Transmitter unit – see the figure above. Switching on Switch the system on in the following order: 1. The second Smart Extender Transmitter unit 2. The rest of the system, including the shared computer.

  • Page 23: Technical Specifications

    Dimensions Power supply Weight Shipping weight CAT5 FTP cable 2x4x24 AWG Solid Wire 110m/360ft 2 or 3 or 5 button PS/2, Wheelmouse DOS, Windows (3x, 9x, 2000, NT,ME, XP), Novell, Linux, UNIX, HP UNIX, QNX, SGI, FreeBSD, BeOS, Open VMS Up to 1600X1200 @ 75Hz (depends on cable length) 0°C to 50°C...

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