Introduction; Features; System Components - Minicom Smart CAT5 User Manual

2. I n tr o d uc ti o n
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.
The Smart CAT5 is based on Minicom's innovative RoC technology in which each
computer/ server is directly connected to the switch via RIC on Cable (RoC) using
standard CAT5 cable at a distance of up to 30m/99ft in a star configuration. The
system also works with Minicom's RICCs using standard CAT5 cable up to 10m/33ft.
The system can contain a mixture of RoCs and RICCs. No external power is needed at
the remote RoC/RICCs.

2.1 Features

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Hot-Swap - disconnect and reconnect computers without rebooting
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Scan-mode operation with variable time interval
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1U Rack mountable
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Operate the system using an On Screen Display (OSD) or Control software or
front panel push buttons or keyboard hotkeys
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Create multi-level cascade arrangements. For example by cascading the Smart
CAT5 116, connect up to up to 256 computers in the system
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The computers can be placed up to 10m/33ft from the Smart CAT5
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Multi-platform — supports PS/2, SUN, and USB computers/servers

2.2 System components

The Smart CAT5 system consists of:
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Smart CAT5 Switch 108 or 116
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Remote Interface Connection cables
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RICC on Cable (RoCs) - PS/2, USB
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CAT5 cables (1.5m provided)
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RS232 Serial cable
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Rack mounts for the Smart CAT5 and the RoC/RICCs
SMART CAT5 SWITCH – 108/116
RICCs) – PS/2, SUN, USB
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