Pre-Installation Instructions; Connecting The Smart 16 Ip System - Minicom Smart CAT5 Switch 16 IP Installation Manual

Serial 1 port
Serial 1 port is used as follows:
·
Initial configuration
·
Modem Dial in connection
·
IPMI
·
Telnet Pass-through
·
External power management
Serial 2 port
The Serial 2 port supports the internal and external power options
Ethernet
Connects the Smart 16 IP to an Ethernet network.

7. Pre-installation instructions

·
Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners and other machines
that are likely to generate electrical noise
·
Switch off all computers
·
Ensure that the maximum distance between each computer and the Smart 16 IP,
does not exceed 10m/33ft

8. Connecting the Smart 16 IP system

1. Connect the power cord and Ethernet and/or modem connection to the Smart 16
IP.
2. Connect each computer to the Smart 16 IP system using the appropriate RICC and
CAT5 cables – explained below.
Figure 4 illustrates the Smart 16 IP system connections with the appropriate RICC
connected to a PS/2, SUN and USB computer.
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