Minicom Smart CAT5 User Manual
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International HQ
Jerusalem, Israel
Tel: + 972 2 535 9666
minicom@minicom.com
Smart CAT5 Switch
108 and 116
User Guide
w w w . m i n i c o m . c o m
North America
Linden, NJ, USA
Tel: + 1 908 486 2100
info.usa@minicom.com
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support@minicom.com
Europe
Dübendorf, Switzerland
Tel: + 41 44 823 8000
info.europe@minicom.com
5UM20174 V1 6/07
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Page 1: Smart Cat5 Switch
Smart CAT5 Switch International HQ Jerusalem, Israel Tel: + 972 2 535 9666 minicom@minicom.com 108 and 116 User Guide w w w . m i n i c o m . c o m North America Linden, NJ, USA Tel: + 1 908 486 2100 info.usa@minicom.com... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
2. Introduction ...5 2.1 Features ...5 2.2 System components ...5 2.3 Compatibility ...6 2.4 The Smart CAT5 system configuration ...6 2.5 The Smart CAT5 models ...7 2.6 Pre-installation guidelines...7 3. Connecting the Smart CAT5 system ...8 3.1 Connecting a RoC/RICC PS/2 ...8 3.2 Connecting a RoC/RICC USB...9... - Page 3 5.4.2 Supervisor (Status S) ...32 5.4.3 User (Status U)...32 6. Upgrading the Smart CAT5 firmware ...33 6.1 System requirements for the Smart CAT5 Update software ...33 6.2 Connecting the Smart CAT5 system...33 6.3 Installing the software...33 6.3.1 Connecting the RS232 Serial cable...33 6.4 Starting and configuring the Smart CAT5 Update ...33...
- Page 4 7.1.3 Getting the current status...38 7.1.4 Communication Error message ...39 7.1.5 Electricity failure ...39 8. RICC SUN keyboard emulation ...40 9. USB / SUN Combo keys...41 10. Technical specifications...42 10.1 Safety...43 10.2 User guide feedback ...43 10.3 WEEE Compliance...43 SMART CAT5 SWITCH – 108/116...
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Page 5: Welcome
USER GUIDE 1. Wel c om e Thank you for buying the Smart CAT5 Switch system. This system is produced by Minicom Advanced Systems Limited. Technical precautions This equipment generates radio frequency energy and if not installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause radio frequency interference. -
Page 6: Introduction
Access and control multiple multi-platform computers from one Keyboard Video Mouse (KVM) console with the Smart CAT5 Switch (Smart CAT5) system. The Smart CAT5 comes in 108 and 116 models. Connect up to 8 computers to the 108 model, and up to 16 to the 116 model. -
Page 7: Compatibility
DOS, Windows (3X, 9X, 2000, NT4, ME, XP, 2003 Server) LINUX, UNIX, QNX, SGI, FreeBSD, BeOS, Open VMS, Novell 3.12-6, Alpha UNIX, HP UX, 2.4 The Smart CAT5 system configuration Figure 1 illustrates the basic configuration of the Smart CAT5 system. SMART CAT5 SWITCH 116 www.minicom.com... -
Page 8: The Smart Cat5 Models
2.5 The Smart CAT5 models Figure 2 illustrates the front panel of the Smart CAT5 116 model. The 108 model is the same but with only 8 columns of LEDs. MINICOM Selected SELECT The figure below illustrates the rear panel of the Smart CAT5 116 unit. The 108 model is the same but with only 8 Computer ports. -
Page 9: Connecting The Smart Cat5 System
3. C o n n ec ti n g t h e S m ar t C AT5 s ys t e m Each computer/ server is directly connected to the Smart CAT5 via the appropriate RoC or RICC using CAT5 cable in a star configuration. The system can contain a mixture of RoCs and RICCs. -
Page 10: Connecting A Roc/Ricc Usb
Figure 7 illustrates the RICC USB and its connections. To connect the RoC/RICC USB: 1. Connect the Screen connector to the computer’s Video port. 2. Connect the USB connector to the computer’s USB port. CAT5 cable to Smart CAT5 Computer port SMART CAT5 SWITCH – 108/116 RICC PS/2... -
Page 11: Connecting A Ricc Sun
3. Connect the mouse’s connector to the Smart CAT5’s Mouse port. 3.6 Connecting the power supply 1. Connect the Smart CAT5 to the power supply using the Power cable provided. Use only power cord supplied with the unit. 2. Switch on the computers. -
Page 12: Avoiding General Rack Mounting Problems
3.6.2 Rack mounting the Smart CAT5 The Smart CAT5 comes with screw holes on the side for easy rack mounting, see figure below. Use the L-shaped brackets and screws provided to mount the Smart CAT5 on a server rack as illustrated below. -
Page 13: Rack Mounting The Riccs
RICC 3.6.4 Cascading Smart CAT5 switches You can cascade the Smart CAT5 system. You do so by connecting the lower level Smart CAT5 Switches to RoC/RICCs. Follow the connections as illustrated in the figure below. - Page 14 With the Smart CAT5 116 model, connect up to up to 256 computers through cascading. A lower level Switch must have a different hotkey to display its OSD than a higher level switch. Changing the OSD display hotkey is explained on page 18 below.
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Page 15: Operating The Smart Cat5 System
When switching computers the illuminated LED of the top bank indicates which computer is currently selected. 4.1 The keyboard hotkeys To switch to the next computer forwards press Shift then, +. Release Shift, before pressing +. To switch to the next computer backwards press Shift then, -. Release Shift, before pressing -. -
Page 16: Navigating The Osd
Note! When the OSD is displayed you cannot select computers using the front panel Select buttons or the keyboard hotkeys. 4.2.3 The OSD settings (F2) Press F2. The OSD Settings window appears see Figure 14. SMART CAT5 SWITCH – 108/116 Figure 13 OSD Main window C=Computer... -
Page 17: The General Settings
USER GUIDE Figure 14 Settings window Note! When the OSD is password protected (explained below) only the Administrator has access to the F2 settings window. 4.2.4 The General settings With the GENERAL line highlighted, press Enter. The General settings window appears see Figure 15. -
Page 18: Administrator (Status A)
Confirmation label. 4.2.4.4 User (Status U) There are 6 different Users in the Smart CAT5 system. Each User has a Profile set by the Administrator that defines the access level to different computers. There are 3 different access levels; these are explained on page 21. -
Page 19: Displaying The Osd Of Cascaded Switches
4.2.4.6 Displaying the OSD of cascaded switches When you have cascaded Smart CAT5 switches, a lower level Switch must have a different OSD display hotkey than a higher level switch. (See page 12.) The hotkeys can be any of the following: ·... -
Page 20: Changing The Keyboard Language
4.2.4.10 Editing the Switch name You can substitute up to 18 characters in the line. A space constitutes a character. When there is more than one switch in the system give each Switch’s OSD a different name. 4.2.5 F7 Defaults Press F7 to return the OSD to the factory default settings. -
Page 21: Editing The Computer Name
Adjust the HKEY setting in the Ports Settings window of the higher level switch to reflect the lower level switch’s new hotkey: E.g. in Figure 16 above a Smart CAT5 switch is connected to port #3 and its display hotkey is Ctrl, F11. -
Page 22: Scan (Scn) - Label (Lbl) - Time Out (T/O)
In the Settings window navigate to the Users line and press Enter. (Note! Users is only enabled if the security status is set to On, see page 17). The Users settings window appears see Figure 18. SMART CAT5 SWITCH – 108/116 Figure 17 Time settings window... -
Page 23: Security
There are 3 different access levels. These are: · Y – Full access to a particular computer. Plus access to the F4, F5 and F6 OSD functions · V –Viewing access only, to a particular computer (No keyboard/mouse functionality) · N –... -
Page 24: The Osd Help Window - F1
SMART CAT5 SWITCH – 108/116 Figure 19 Security settings window The ‘T’ column on the right hand side stands for Type of password. There can only be 1 Administrator password, 1 Supervisor password, and 6 User passwords. To change a user name or password: 1. -
Page 25: Scanning Computers- F4
4. When the image is satisfactory, press Esc. Note! Picture quality is relative to distance. The further away a remote computer is from the Smart CAT5, the lower the image quality, and the more tuning needed. So place the higher resolution computers closer to the manager unit. -
Page 26: Updating The Ddc Information
Input the DDC information of the monitor connected to the Smart CAT5 switch into the memories of all connected RoC/RICCs when first installing system. To input the DDC information: 1. Disconnect the Video cable of all RoC/RICCs from the computers. -
Page 27: Using The Control Software
· View computers · Edit OSD settings · Save configurations for future use · Read configurations from and write configurations to the Smart CAT5 Switch 5.1 Control software system requirements · Pentium 166 or higher computer · 16Mb RAM ·... -
Page 28: Installing And Running The Control Software
CAT5 RS232 Control / Smart CAT5 RS232 Control. To run the software from the CD: Choose Run Smart CAT5 switch RS232 Control Software from CD. 5.3.1 Selecting a Com port During the Setup process you will be prompted to choose a Com port. Choose the Com port to which the RS232 Serial cable is connected. -
Page 29: Computer Icons
Check that: · The RS232 Serial cable is connected to the computer’s Serial port and the Smart CAT5 service port. · The Com Port settings in Options / Com Port are set correctly. After changing the Com port exit and re-enter the Control software. -
Page 30: Selecting A Computer
Or click Save or Save As from the File menu to save the change in a file and not alter the OSD names. SMART CAT5 SWITCH – 108/116 . Control and monitor the selected computer to get the current status of the computers in to send the new name to the system. -
Page 31: The Edit Menu
5.3.11 The Edit menu You can edit all OSD fields. Edit the following from the Edit menu. · Logo · Passwords · Settings 5.3.12 Logo and Passwords You can edit the logo that appears at the top of the OSD window. You can also edit the names and passwords for the Administrator, Supervisor and 6 Users. -
Page 32: Single Computer Settings
All changes done with the Control software are only reflected in the OSD AFTER pressing 5.3.16 The factory default settings To revert to the factory default settings: On the toolbar press SMART CAT5 SWITCH – 108/116 Figure 27 Single computer Settings box . There is no need to press... -
Page 33: Password Protection
Fully access any computer · Scan computers. 5.4.3 User (Status U) There are 6 different Users in the Smart CAT5 system. Each User has a Profile that defines the access level to different computers. There are 3 different access levels. These are: ·... -
Page 34: Upgrading The Smart Cat5 Firmware
Manager · RoC/RICCs Smart CAT5 Update enables you to add new features and fix bugs in a quick and efficient manner. Install the Smart CAT5 Switch Update on any computer, even one not part of the Smart CAT5 system. The Update software and the latest firmware for your system are located on our website www.minicom.com... - Page 35 RoC/ RICCs Status The table below explains the functions of the buttons and boxes in the Smart CAT5 Switch Update window. Button or Box 2. To change the Com Port from the Options menu choose Com Port. The Com Port Dialog box appears.
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Page 36: Verifying The Version Numbers
The H/W Version button is grayed out, as there is no hardware relevant to the OSD. 6.4.1.2 Smart CAT5 Manager version number To verify the Smart CAT5 version number: In the Switch Unit box, check the Smart CAT5 Manager option. Click Unit box. -
Page 37: Obtaining New Firmware
Download the latest firmware for your system from 6.4.3 Updating the firmware Warning! Never switch off any computer connected to the Smart CAT5 system during the updating process. To update the firmware: In the Smart CAT5 Switch Update window, check the appropriate option in the Switch Unit box or the desired RICC. - Page 38 SMART CAT5 SWITCH – 108/116 Firmware Update generates one log file per session that displays a chronological list of actions. You can read the log file in any ASCII text editor. The log file is located in the Windows directory.
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Page 39: Troubleshooting
· Electricity failure 7.1.1 Resetting the units Resetting can be done from the Update software or from the Smart CAT5 switch. Resetting through the Update software Reset the software for the Smart CAT5 Manager or RoC/RICCs when for example the unit hangs or when the mouse fails to work properly. -
Page 40: Communication Error Message
Restart the download process. 7.1.5 Electricity failure When the electricity fails while updating the Smart CAT5 firmware, do the following: If the electricity fails during the firmware update of the Switch, a Communication Error message appears. Simply resume the firmware update by opening the folder that contains the firmware update file and continue from there. -
Page 41: Ricc Sun Keyboard Emulation
Support section on the Smart CAT5 Switch Upgrades page. Upload the firmware to the RICC SUN. Other language keyboard emulations will be posted on the Minicom Web site as they become available. -
Page 42: Usb / Sun Combo Keys
Mute Sun Left ◊ key Sun Right ◊ key Alt-Graph Stop A SMART CAT5 SWITCH – 108/116 Combo key Left Ctrl + Left Alt + F1 Left Ctrl + Left Alt + F3 Left Ctrl + Left Alt + F5... -
Page 43: Technical Specifications
10 . Te c h ni ca l s p ec i f i ca ti o n s Operating systems and Platforms Mouse Resolution System cable Transmission distance Smart CAT5 Switch Dimensions – 108/116 port Weight – 108/116 Power supply – 108/116 Connections System... -
Page 44: Safety
· Send the new equipment back for recycling when this ultimately becomes waste Instructions to both customers and recyclers/treatment facilities wishing to obtain disassembly information are provided in our website www.minicom.com. SMART CAT5 SWITCH – 108/116... - Page 45 Germany Kiel Tel: + 49 431 668 7933 info.germany@minicom.com England Camberley Tel: + 44 (0) 1276 25053 info.uk@minicom.com USER GUIDE Regional Offices France Vincennes Tel: + 33 1 49 57 00 00 info.france@minicom.com China Shanghai Tel: +86 (21) 64453181 michael.zhang@minicom.com www.minicom.com Italy Rome...
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