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Page 1: Installation Guide
Phantom MX IP Installation Guide International HQ North American HQ European HQ Italy Jerusalem, Israel Linden, New Jersey Dübendorf, Switzerland Rome Tel: + 972 2 535 9666 Tel: + 1 908 4862100 Tel: + 41 1 823 8000 Tel: + 39 06 8209 7902 minicom@minicom.com... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
PHANTOM MX IP Table of Contents Welcome ............................2 Introduction ............................3 The MX IP system components ....................3 Management units .........................3 Remote units ..........................4 Compatibility ..........................5 System features ..........................5 System configuration ........................6 Remote power management ......................7 MX IP front panel..........................8 The MX IP rear panel ports ......................9 Pre-installation instructions .......................10... -
Page 3: Welcome
INSTALLATION GUIDE 1. Welcome The Phantom MX IP 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. This equipment complies with Part 15, Subpart J of the FCC rules for a Class A computing device. -
Page 4: Introduction
PHANTOM MX IP Introduction The MX IP system from Minicom is a CAT5 based Distributed KVM Switching system with remote KVM access via IP. You can remotely access up to 63 computers. The system can be managed and controlled by 1 or 2 users. -
Page 5: Remote Units
INSTALLATION GUIDE Figure 1 Phantom MX IP Figure 2 Phantom UPM 5. Remote units The Remote units are external boxes called Specters. Each remote computer has a Specter connected to it. There are a number of Specter types as follows: •... -
Page 6: Compatibility
PHANTOM MX IP Figure 5 The Phantom Specter II RS232 Figure 6 The Phantom Specter II USB Compatibility The system is compatible with: • IBM compatible, Silicon Graphics, SUN and Alpha computers • VGA, SVGA, or XGA video standards •... -
Page 7: System Configuration
Figure 7 illustrates the MX IP usage scenario Figure 8 illustrates the basic configuration of MX IP, showing it connected to a computer rack, the UPM, and to the IP network. PHANTOM Universal Manager MINICOM www.minicom.com CAT5 cable Administrator Phantom Specters connected... -
Page 8: Remote Power Management
PHANTOM MX IP The MX IP system A Dual-Management Server Solution over IP Mixed Platform Example - PS/2, SUN, RS232, USB Connect up to 63 servers in the system Administrator USER COMPUTER POWER SERVICE To System port ProLiant DL360 1U Server... -
Page 9: Mx Ip Front Panel
(sometimes called an emergency management port). MX IP may use this port in order to enable remote system management operations. MX IP front panel Figure 9 illustrates the MX IP front panel. PHANTOM MX IP MINICOM Activity System OK www.minicom.com Figure 9 Fron t panel... -
Page 10: The Mx Ip Rear Panel Ports
PHANTOM MX IP The MX IP rear panel ports The figure below illustrates the ports on the MX IP. RS232 Terminal Power connector Video In Serial 2 Serial 1 Video Out port SERIAL 3 COMPUTER SERIAL 2 SERIAL 1 USER... -
Page 11: Pre-Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION GUIDE Pre-installation instructions • Switch off all computers, and disconnect the power cords • Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are likely to generate electrical noise • Ensure that the total cable length does not exceed 110m / 360ft The MX IP system cables The MX IP package contains the following cables. -
Page 12: Connecting The Upm
PHANTOM MX IP 4. You can connect a local KVM console to the User ports of the MX IP and work locally on the Phantom system. Figure 11 illustrates the connections. Optional local computer To computer's Mouse port To computer's... -
Page 13: Connecting The Mx Ip System
INSTALLATION GUIDE Connecting the MX IP system The MX IP system is connected using Shielded CAT5 FTP System cable. The Shielded CAT5 FTP System cable consists of a Shielded CAT5 FTP (Foil Shielded Twisted Pair) Solid Wire 2x4x24 AWG (America Wire Gauge) cable terminated with RJ-45M connectors. -
Page 14: Connecting The Specter Ii Ps/2
PHANTOM MX IP Phantom Specter SYSTEM OUT SYSTEM IN Figure 12 The Phantom Specter ports Connecting the Specter II PS/2 Connect the Specter as illustrated in the figure below. Connect the Specter to a computer with the built-in cables. Connect the Specter to the Phantom system using Shielded CAT5 FTP cables. -
Page 15: The Rs232 Power Options
INSTALLATION GUIDE The RS232 power options 1. USB connection for power only – see Figure 14. To USB Port To RS232 Port (for power only) To System IN port of next To System Out port unit Shielded CAT5 FTP System cables To System In port To System Out port of previous unit... -
Page 16: Connecting The Specter Usb
PHANTOM MX IP Connecting the Specter USB Connect the Specter as illustrated in the figure below. Connect the Specter to a computer with the built-in cables. Connect the Specter to the Phantom system using Shielded CAT5 FTP cables. The Phantom Specter draws its power via the computer’s USB port. -
Page 17: Controlling The Rs232 Specters
INSTALLATION GUIDE Controlling the RS232 Specters You can control the RS232 Specters from the Telnet window of the Phantom MX IP when the system is connected over the Ethernet. Connect the Null Modem cable to the MX IP as illustrated in the figure below. P110 Null Modem cable... -
Page 18: Connecting The Ipmi Option
PHANTOM MX IP RS232 Terminal P110 Login: admin Password_| VT420 d i g i t a l Contras t Bright To Serial MX IP port 3 SERIAL 3 COMPUTER SERIAL 2 SERIAL 1 USER USER OUT SYSTEM SERVICE POWER ETHERNET... -
Page 19: Connecting The Internal Reset/Power Option
INSTALLATION GUIDE Note! IPMI V1.5 is only supported by server systems manufactured in 2002 onwards. Connecting the Internal Reset/Power Option Figure 19 shows the top view of the reset/power bracket. To Reset pin on Mainboard To front panel Reset switch To Power On pin on Mainboard To front panel... -
Page 20: Connecting The External Reset/Power Option
PHANTOM MX IP Connecting the External Reset/Power Option Refer to the of the External Power Switch Option guide to connect this to one of the serial ports. To date supported options are: • SPC 800/1600 • Sentry In-Line Power Module •... -
Page 21: Connecting The Rs232 Serial Cable
INSTALLATION GUIDE Connecting the RS232 Serial cable To operate the Phantom system with the Control software located on the Marketing & Documentation CD, connect the RS232 Serial cable. To connect the RS232 Serial cable: Connect the cable’s RJ11 connector to the MX IP’s Service connector. See Appendix A for the Service Connector Pin-out. -
Page 22: Appendix A: Pin Assignments
PHANTOM MX IP A p p e n d i x A : P i n a s s i g n m e n t s RJ 45 Connector Ethernet Assignment Assignment TX + Not connected TX - RX -... - Page 23 INSTALLATION GUIDE RS232 Serial cable pin-out RJ11 Service Signal Serial SUB-D 9 Connector 3 Signal...
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Page 24: Appendix B: Technical Specifications
PHANTOM MX IP A p p e n d i x B : T e c h n i c a l s p e c i f i c a t i o n s Host computer - DOS, Novel, Linux, UNIX, Windows 3.1,9X, ME,... - Page 25 INSTALLATION GUIDE Operating 5°C to 40°C / 41° to 104°F temperature Storage temperature -40°C to 70°C / -40° to 158°F Operating humidity 10% to 90% (non-condensing) Storage humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing) Warranty 3 years...
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