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NLS RFT2-17-CAT5 User Manual

Installation guide into a 4-post 19-inch eia cabinet
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NetCom User Manual
Installation guide for the RFT2-17-CAT5
into a 4-post 19-inch EIA cabinet
07/01/06 Rev 1.0
Page 1 of 24
Neuro Logic Systems, Inc.
451-C Constitution Ave., Camarillo, CA 93012
805.389.5435 • 805.389.5436 • www.NLSdisplays.com

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  • Page 1 NetCom User Manual Installation guide for the RFT2-17-CAT5 into a 4-post 19-inch EIA cabinet 07/01/06 Rev 1.0 Page 1 of 24 Neuro Logic Systems, Inc. 451-C Constitution Ave., Camarillo, CA 93012 805.389.5435 • 805.389.5436 • www.NLSdisplays.com...

  • Page 2: Box Inventory

    1 – Mounting Hardware 4 – Zip Ties for securing cables to the back of the unit If any of these parts are missing, please call your local distributor or NLS at +1 805.389.5435 x21, or email support@nlsdisplays.com to receive the missing parts.
  • Page 3 07/01/06 Rev 1.0 Page 3 of 24...
  • Page 4 Introduction Access and control multiple multi-platform computers from one Keyboard Video Mouse (KVM) console with the NetCom system. Features • Hot-Swap - disconnect and reconnect computers without rebooting • Scan-mode operation with variable time interval • 1U Rack mountable Operate the system using an On Screen Display (OSD) keyboard hotkeys •...

  • Page 5: Pre-Installation Guidelines

    Pre-installation guidelines • Switch off all computers • Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are likely to generate electrical noise • Ensure that the maximum distance between each computer and the NetCom, does not exceed 10m/33ft Connecting the NetCom system Connect each computer to the NetCom system using the appropriate RICC and CAT5 cables.
  • Page 6 The RICCs The RICCs draw their power from the computer’s keyboard port (RICC PS/2, SUN) or from the USB port (RICC USB). Connecting a PS/2 RICC Figure 1 illustrates the RICC. To connect the PS/2 RICC: 1. Connect the Screen connector to the computer’s Video card. 2.

  • Page 7: Connecting The Cat5 Cables

    Connecting the CAT5 cables 1. Connect one connector to the RICCs RJ45 port. 2. Connect the other connector to one of the NetCom’s Computer ports. 3. Follow the above 2 steps for each computer. Connecting the KVM console To connect a KVM console to the NetCom: 1.
  • Page 8 Cascading NetCom switches You can cascade the NetCom system. You do so by connecting the lower level NetCom Switches to RICCs. Follow the connections as illustrated in the figure below. With the NetCom 16 Port 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.
  • Page 9 Operating the NetCom system Switch between the connected computers by either Keyboard hotkeys • The OSD (On Screen Display) or Control software • The OSD is also the place to adjust various settings as explained below. When switching computers the illuminated LED of the top bank indicates which computer is currently selected.
  • Page 10 The OSD settings (F2) Press F2. The OSD Settings window appears see Figure 3. Figure 3 The Settings window Note! When the OSD is password protected (explained below) only the Administrator has access to the F2 settings window. 07/01/06 Rev 1.0 Page 10 of 24...

  • Page 11: Administrator (Status A)

    The General settings With the GENERAL line highlighted, press Enter. The General settings window appears see Figure 4. Figure 4 The General Settings window From this window you can do the following: Security The OSD comes with an advanced password security system that contains 3 different security levels. Each security level has different access rights to the system.

  • Page 12: Activating Password Protection

    Activating password protection By default OSD access is not password protected. Only the Administrator can password-protect the OSD or disable password protection. To do so: 1. In the General settings window navigate to the Security line. 2. Press the Spacebar to toggle between Security On and Off. The password box appears. 3.

  • Page 13: Serial Port

    To change a lower level hotkey: 1. Connect a keyboard and monitor to the lower level Switch and press Shift, Shift. Its OSD appears. 2. Press F2 and select GENERAL. The General settings window appears. 3. Navigate to the HOTKEY line. 4.

  • Page 14: Editing The Computer Name

    Figure 5 Ports Settings window Editing the computer name In this window you can edit the computer names with up to 15 characters. When you have a cascaded CAT5 KVM Switch connected to a Computer port give the switch a distinct name. See Figure 5. To erase a character: Select it and press the Spacebar.

  • Page 15: Scan (Scn) - Label (Lbl) - Time Out (T/O)

    3. Return to the Settings window by pressing Esc. The Time settings In the Settings window navigate to the Time line and press Enter. The Time settings window appears see Figure 6. Figure 6 Time settings window Scan (SCN) - Label (LBL) - Time out (T/O) SCN - In the SCN column, change the scan period.
  • Page 16 • 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 – No access to a particular computer – A TIMEOUT label appears if access is attempted To give each user the desired access level: 1.
  • Page 17 To activate scanning: 1. Press Shift twice to open the OSD. 2. Press F4. Your screen displays each active computer sequentially, with the Scan label appearing in the top left corner. To deactivate scanning: Press F4. Tuning – F5 You can tune the image of any remote computer screen from the Select Computer window. To adjust the screen image: 1.
  • Page 18 USB / SUN Combo keys The connected PS/2 keyboard does not have a special SUN keypad to perform special functions in the SUN Operating System environment. So when a RICC USB or SUN is connected to a SUN computer, the RICC emulates these SUN keys using a set of key combinations called Combo keys. See the table below.

  • Page 19: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Operating systems DOS, Windows, LINUX, UNIX, QNX, SGI, FreeBSD, BeOS, and Platforms Novell 3.12-6, SUN Mouse PS/2, Wheel mouse, Intellimouse, 5-button mouse Resolution 1600x1200@75Hz System cable CAT5/ 5E/ 5+/ 6/ or 7 cables. FTP or UTP 2x4x24 AWG solid wire Transmission Up to 10m/33ft...
  • Page 20 You can install the NetCom Switch Update on any computer, even one not part of the NetCom system. The NetCom Update software and latest firmware is on the NLS website. To obtain the latest firmware for your system go to www.NLSdisplays.com/support/NetCom.
  • Page 21 Starting and configuring the NetCom Update 1. Start the NetCom Update software. The NetCom Update window appears. See Figure 10. Figure 10 The NetCom Switch Update window 07/01/06 Rev 1.0 Page 21 of 24...
  • Page 22 The table below explains the functions of the buttons and boxes in the NetCom Switch Update window. Button or Box Function Selects all RICCs Unselects selected RICCs Starts firmware download Displays the firmware version number Displays the hardware version number Cancels selected function System time Displays download status...
  • Page 23 1. Open the NetCom Switch Update program. 2. In the Switch Unit box, check the NetCom Manager option. 3. Click . The firmware version number appears in the Switch Unit box. 4. Click . The hardware version number appears in the Switch Unit box. Verifying the RICC version number Before you can check a RICC, you must uncheck the Switch Unit box options.

  • Page 24: Electricity Failure

    German keyboard emulation. You can download the appropriate keyboard emulation firmware from www.NLSdisplays.com/support/NetCom Other language keyboard emulations will be posted on the NLS Web site as they become available. Troubleshooting tips When using Firmware Update software you may sometimes get a Communication Error message.

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