Introduction; System Components - Minicom Smart CAT5 Switch 16 IP Installation Manual

2. Introduction

The Smart CAT5 Switch 16 IP (Smart 16 IP) from Minicom Advanced Systems
redirects local keyboard, mouse and video data to up to 16 remote servers. All data
is transmitted via IP.
Smart 16 IP features remote KVM access and control via a LAN or Internet
connection. It provides a non-intrusive solution for remote access and control.
Remote access and control software runs on the Smart 16 IP embedded processors
only and not on the servers, so there is no interference with server operation or
impact on network performance.
The Smart 16 IP can also be used in a multi administrator and multi server
environment. Cascade the Smart 16 IP to access up to 256 remote servers. The
Smart 16 IP combines digital remote KVM access via IP networks with a
comprehensive and integrated system management.

3. System components

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1 Smart 16 IP box
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Cables (illustrated below)
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Remote Interface Connection cables (RICCs) – PS/2, SUN, USB
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CAT5 cables (1.5m provided)
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Null Modem cable
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RS232 Serial cable
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Rack mounts for the Smart 16 IP and the RICCs
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VGA Extender cable
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Marketing & Documentation CD
Figure 1 illustrates a local and remote Administrator managing a 1U server rack with
the Smart 16 IP.
SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP
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