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... up to 16 to the 116 model. 2. The Smart CAT5 comes in the Support section. All rights reserved. Smart CAT5 Switch - 108 and 116 Quick Start Guide 1. PS/2, USB CAT5 cables (1.5m provided) RS232 Serial cable Rack mounts for the Smart CAT5 1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA www.tripplite.com/support Copyright ©2012 Tripp Lite. Introduction To take advantage of the full...
... up to 16 to the 116 model. 2. The Smart CAT5 comes in the Support section. All rights reserved. Smart CAT5 Switch - 108 and 116 Quick Start Guide 1. PS/2, USB CAT5 cables (1.5m provided) RS232 Serial cable Rack mounts for the Smart CAT5 1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA www.tripplite.com/support Copyright ©2012 Tripp Lite. Introduction To take advantage of the full...
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...-installation guidelines Switch off all computers Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that the maximum distance between each computer and the Smart CAT5, does not exceed 10m/33ft 1 The 108 model is the same but with only 8 Computer ports. SMART CAT5 SWITCH 116 www.minicom.com COMPUTER 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 POWER...
...-installation guidelines Switch off all computers Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that the maximum distance between each computer and the Smart CAT5, does not exceed 10m/33ft 1 The 108 model is the same but with only 8 Computer ports. SMART CAT5 SWITCH 116 www.minicom.com COMPUTER 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 POWER...
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... SWITCH - 108/116 Switch between the connected computers by this reset. When switching computers the illuminated LED of the top row indicates which computer is currently selected. 9. To exit the OSD press Esc. 10. Note! Resetting the switch To reset the switch press the 2 front panel Select buttons simultaneously. Or, type the port number of the configuration and operating instructions please see the softcopy User Guide on the supplied...
... SWITCH - 108/116 Switch between the connected computers by this reset. When switching computers the illuminated LED of the top row indicates which computer is currently selected. 9. To exit the OSD press Esc. 10. Note! Resetting the switch To reset the switch press the 2 front panel Select buttons simultaneously. Or, type the port number of the configuration and operating instructions please see the softcopy User Guide on the supplied...
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... ...6 2.4 The Smart CAT5 system configuration 6 2.5 The Smart CAT5 models...7 2.6 Pre-installation guidelines...7 3. Connecting the Smart CAT5 system 8 3.1 Connecting a ROC/RICC PS/2 ...8 3.2 Connecting a ROC/RICC USB ...9 3.3 Connecting a RICC SUN ...10 3.4 Connecting the CAT5 cables...10 3.5 Connecting the KVM console ...10 3.6 Connecting the power supply ...10 3.6.1 Avoiding general rack mounting problems 11 3.6.2 Rack mounting the Smart CAT5 11 3.6.3 Rack mounting the RICCs ...12 3.6.4 Cascading Smart CAT5 switches 12 4. Cascading...20 4.2.7 The Time settings ...20 4.2.7.1 Scan...
... ...6 2.4 The Smart CAT5 system configuration 6 2.5 The Smart CAT5 models...7 2.6 Pre-installation guidelines...7 3. Connecting the Smart CAT5 system 8 3.1 Connecting a ROC/RICC PS/2 ...8 3.2 Connecting a ROC/RICC USB ...9 3.3 Connecting a RICC SUN ...10 3.4 Connecting the CAT5 cables...10 3.5 Connecting the KVM console ...10 3.6 Connecting the power supply ...10 3.6.1 Avoiding general rack mounting problems 11 3.6.2 Rack mounting the Smart CAT5 11 3.6.3 Rack mounting the RICCs ...12 3.6.4 Cascading Smart CAT5 switches 12 4. Cascading...20 4.2.7 The Time settings ...20 4.2.7.1 Scan...
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... Smart CAT5 Manager version number 36 6.5.1.3 ROC/RICC version number ...36 6.5.2 Updating the firmware...36 6.6 Restoring factory settings ...37 6.7 Update software - F10 24 4.2.14.1 Updating the DDC information 25 5. Troubleshooting 37 6.7.1 Resetting the units ...38 2 F5 ...24 4.2.13 Moving the label - Using the Control software 26 5.1 Control software system requirements 26 5.2 Connecting the RS232 Serial cable 26 5.3 Installing and running the Control software 27 5.3.1 Selecting a Com port ...27 5.3.2 Computer icons ...28 5.3.3 Communication Error...28 5.3.4 The View...
... Smart CAT5 Manager version number 36 6.5.1.3 ROC/RICC version number ...36 6.5.2 Updating the firmware...36 6.6 Restoring factory settings ...37 6.7 Update software - F10 24 4.2.14.1 Updating the DDC information 25 5. Troubleshooting 37 6.7.1 Resetting the units ...38 2 F5 ...24 4.2.13 Moving the label - Using the Control software 26 5.1 Control software system requirements 26 5.2 Connecting the RS232 Serial cable 26 5.3 Installing and running the Control software 27 5.3.1 Selecting a Com port ...27 5.3.2 Computer icons ...28 5.3.3 Communication Error...28 5.3.4 The View...
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... Video Mouse (KVM) console with Minicom's RICCs using an On Screen Display (OSD) or Control software or front panel push buttons or keyboard hotkeys Create multi-level cascade arrangements. supports PS/2, SUN, and USB computers/servers 2.2 System components The Smart CAT5 system consists of up to the 116 model. PS/2, USB CAT5 cables (1.5m provided) RS232 Serial cable Rack mounts for the Smart CAT5 and...
... Video Mouse (KVM) console with Minicom's RICCs using an On Screen Display (OSD) or Control software or front panel push buttons or keyboard hotkeys Create multi-level cascade arrangements. supports PS/2, SUN, and USB computers/servers 2.2 System components The Smart CAT5 system consists of up to the 116 model. PS/2, USB CAT5 cables (1.5m provided) RS232 Serial cable Rack mounts for the Smart CAT5 and...
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... to www.minicom.com. these are explained on page 21. 4.2.4.5 Activating password protection By default OSD access is "admin"). 4. Type the Administrator's password (default is not password protected. The new security status is set by the Administrator that explains how to restore a lost password or reset the switch to different computers. Each User has a Profile set . From the Support menu select Smart Switches. There are 6 different Users in the Smart CAT5 system. To...
... to www.minicom.com. these are explained on page 21. 4.2.4.5 Activating password protection By default OSD access is "admin"). 4. Type the Administrator's password (default is not password protected. The new security status is set by the Administrator that explains how to restore a lost password or reset the switch to different computers. Each User has a Profile set . From the Support menu select Smart Switches. There are 6 different Users in the Smart CAT5 system. To...
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Its OSD appears. 2. Toggle between the options using the Spacebar. 4.2.4.8 Serial port The Serial port is explained on , you can access active and inactive computers. (This includes operating the Switch via the OSD, front panel buttons or hotkeys). To change the Autoskip setting: 1. The General settings window appears. 3. Navigate to the Autoskip line. 2. When a lower level Switch hotkey is changed, there is an adjustment to be...
Its OSD appears. 2. Toggle between the options using the Spacebar. 4.2.4.8 Serial port The Serial port is explained on , you can access active and inactive computers. (This includes operating the Switch via the OSD, front panel buttons or hotkeys). To change the Autoskip setting: 1. The General settings window appears. 3. Navigate to the Autoskip line. 2. When a lower level Switch hotkey is changed, there is an adjustment to be...
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.... 2. The Time settings window appears see Figure 17. 20 USER GUIDE 4.2.6.1 Editing the computer name In this window you can edit the computer names with up to the Time line and press Enter. Blank spaces remain in the Ports Settings window of the higher level switch to a Computer port give the switch a distinct name. Return to the Settings window by pressing Esc. 4.2.7 The Time settings In the Settings window navigate...
.... 2. The Time settings window appears see Figure 17. 20 USER GUIDE 4.2.6.1 Editing the computer name In this window you can edit the computer names with up to the Time line and press Enter. Blank spaces remain in the Ports Settings window of the higher level switch to a Computer port give the switch a distinct name. Return to the Settings window by pressing Esc. 4.2.7 The Time settings In the Settings window navigate...
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... after a preset time of the 3 digits and type a new number. Label (LBL) - Time out (T/O) SCN - For example, type 040 for 999 seconds. Typing 999 in the T/O column. Warning! SMART CAT5 SWITCH - 108/116 Figure 17 Time settings window 4.2.7.1 Scan (SCN) - In the LBL column, change the scan period. Set this Timeout period in the T/O column disables the Timeout function. To set to the Users line and press Enter...
... after a preset time of the 3 digits and type a new number. Label (LBL) - Time out (T/O) SCN - For example, type 040 for 999 seconds. Typing 999 in the T/O column. Warning! SMART CAT5 SWITCH - 108/116 Figure 17 Time settings window 4.2.7.1 Scan (SCN) - In the LBL column, change the scan period. Set this Timeout period in the T/O column disables the Timeout function. To set to the Users line and press Enter...
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... significance to the desired line and column. 2. Type a new user name / password. All the functions set out in the Help window are full access. 4.2.10 The OSD HELP window - To change a user name or password: 1. User authentication is done solely via the password there is merely a reminder of password. F1 To access the HELP window press F1. SMART CAT5 SWITCH - 108/116 Figure 19 Security settings window The 'T' column on...
... significance to the desired line and column. 2. Type a new user name / password. All the functions set out in the Help window are full access. 4.2.10 The OSD HELP window - To change a user name or password: 1. User authentication is done solely via the password there is merely a reminder of password. F1 To access the HELP window press F1. SMART CAT5 SWITCH - 108/116 Figure 19 Security settings window The 'T' column on...
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... screen. Press Shift twice to the manager unit. 4.2.13 Moving the label - F5 You can tune the image of the selected computer appears, together with the Scan label appearing in the Time Settings window, see above. Press F5. F10 Display Data Channel (DDC) is satisfactory, press Esc.... time in the top left corner. When the image is a VESA standard for communication between a monitor and a video adapter. 24 Use the arrow keys to move the label to the desired computer using the Right and Left Arrow keys. 4. The screen image of any remote computer screen from the Smart ...
... screen. Press Shift twice to the manager unit. 4.2.13 Moving the label - F5 You can tune the image of the selected computer appears, together with the Scan label appearing in the Time Settings window, see above. Press F5. F10 Display Data Channel (DDC) is satisfactory, press Esc.... time in the top left corner. When the image is a VESA standard for communication between a monitor and a video adapter. 24 Use the arrow keys to move the label to the desired computer using the Right and Left Arrow keys. 4. The screen image of any remote computer screen from the Smart ...
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... to servers MINICOM Figure 21 Connecting the RS232 Serial cable 26 With the Control software you operate the system and view the computer screens on the Smart CAT5 Switch Upgrades page. SMART CAT5 SWITCH 116 www.minicom.com COMPUTER 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 POWER 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz To Service connector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 RS232 Download cable Control software installed here M I NI C OM RoC/RICCs to the Smart CAT5. USER GUIDE 5.
... to servers MINICOM Figure 21 Connecting the RS232 Serial cable 26 With the Control software you operate the system and view the computer screens on the Smart CAT5 Switch Upgrades page. SMART CAT5 SWITCH 116 www.minicom.com COMPUTER 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 POWER 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz To Service connector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 RS232 Download cable Control software installed here M I NI C OM RoC/RICCs to the Smart CAT5. USER GUIDE 5.
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.... Figure 23 Communication Error Check that: The RS232 Serial cable is switched off or unconnected Computer that you first open the Control window the software automatically gets the status of the system, including the security access settings. 5.3.3 Communication Error If a Communication Error box appears when trying to the computer's Serial port and the Smart CAT5 service port. The Com Port settings in Options / Com Port are presently connected to display: All...
.... Figure 23 Communication Error Check that: The RS232 Serial cable is switched off or unconnected Computer that you first open the Control window the software automatically gets the status of the system, including the security access settings. 5.3.3 Communication Error If a Communication Error box appears when trying to the computer's Serial port and the Smart CAT5 service port. The Com Port settings in Options / Com Port are presently connected to display: All...
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... . 5.3.7 Get Status If for whatever reason there is a break in communication between the Control software and the system, click to the Smart Switch. 5.3.6 The toolbar buttons The toolbar buttons are received. Note! Or click Save or Save As from the File menu to all OSD settings. You view the computer settings from the Control window and other settings from the File menu after making changes. SMART CAT5 SWITCH - 108/116...
... . 5.3.7 Get Status If for whatever reason there is a break in communication between the Control software and the system, click to the Smart Switch. 5.3.6 The toolbar buttons The toolbar buttons are received. Note! Or click Save or Save As from the File menu to all OSD settings. You view the computer settings from the Control window and other settings from the File menu after making changes. SMART CAT5 SWITCH - 108/116...
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... Appendix. Click OK. 5.3.13.1 Single computer settings To see all the data that can be edited in the figure below. Make the desired changes. 3. Figure 27 Single computer Settings box 5.3.14 Loading a saved configuration To load a saved configuration: From the File menu choose Open. 5.3.15 Reminder! Note! This includes: Scan times, Timeout, Confirmation label display time, Keyboard type/mode, User access, Password mode, Autoskip mode, and Switch/System hotkey.
... Appendix. Click OK. 5.3.13.1 Single computer settings To see all the data that can be edited in the figure below. Make the desired changes. 3. Figure 27 Single computer Settings box 5.3.14 Loading a saved configuration To load a saved configuration: From the File menu choose Open. 5.3.15 Reminder! Note! This includes: Scan times, Timeout, Confirmation label display time, Keyboard type/mode, User access, Password mode, Autoskip mode, and Switch/System hotkey.
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... the security status - USER GUIDE 5.4 Password protection When the Smart CAT5 system is done in exactly the same way as with the OSD. By default the User Profile settings are 3 different access levels. You must type in the different password. 5.4.1 Administrator (Status A) The Administrator can: Set and modify all Passwords and security profiles Fully access any computer Use all functions 5.4.2 Supervisor (Status S) The Supervisor...
... the security status - USER GUIDE 5.4 Password protection When the Smart CAT5 system is done in exactly the same way as with the OSD. By default the User Profile settings are 3 different access levels. You must type in the different password. 5.4.1 Administrator (Status A) The Administrator can: Set and modify all Passwords and security profiles Fully access any computer Use all functions 5.4.2 Supervisor (Status S) The Supervisor...
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... with version specific firmware. Install the Smart CAT5 Switch Update on our website at: http://www.minicom.com/phandlc.htm The firmware can also return the OSD to add new features and fix bugs in different ways: Complete Firmware Package - SMART CAT5 SWITCH - 108/116 6. Or search for and download the specific RICC/ROC models with 16 MB RAM and 10 MB free Hard Drive space. Free Serial port. Windows...
... with version specific firmware. Install the Smart CAT5 Switch Update on our website at: http://www.minicom.com/phandlc.htm The firmware can also return the OSD to add new features and fix bugs in different ways: Complete Firmware Package - SMART CAT5 SWITCH - 108/116 6. Or search for and download the specific RICC/ROC models with 16 MB RAM and 10 MB free Hard Drive space. Free Serial port. Windows...
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...Smart CAT5 Switch Update/Smart CAT5 Switch Update. Button or Box Function Selects all RICCs Unselects selected RICCs Starts firmware download Displays the firmware version number Displays the hardware version number 34 See Figure 28. Smart Switch RICCs/RoCs Status box Figure 28 Smart CAT5 Switch Update window The table below explains the functions of the buttons and boxes in the Smart CAT5 Switch Update window. USER GUIDE 6.4 Installing the software Download the Update software and install it on your computer. 6.4.1 Connecting the RS232 Serial cable To run the software...
...Smart CAT5 Switch Update/Smart CAT5 Switch Update. Button or Box Function Selects all RICCs Unselects selected RICCs Starts firmware download Displays the firmware version number Displays the hardware version number 34 See Figure 28. Smart Switch RICCs/RoCs Status box Figure 28 Smart CAT5 Switch Update window The table below explains the functions of the buttons and boxes in the Smart CAT5 Switch Update window. USER GUIDE 6.4 Installing the software Download the Update software and install it on your computer. 6.4.1 Connecting the RS232 Serial cable To run the software...
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... get the current status of the system. 6.7.3 Communication Error message When using Firmware Update software you may sometimes get a Communication Error message. Resetting is a break in communication between the Update software and the system, select Options/Get Number of the unit settings. The units reset. Resetting from the Smart CAT5 switch To reset from the Smart CAT5 switch. Check that the RS232 Serial cable's DB9F connector is connected to work properly. The Reset function does...
... get the current status of the system. 6.7.3 Communication Error message When using Firmware Update software you may sometimes get a Communication Error message. Resetting is a break in communication between the Update software and the system, select Options/Get Number of the unit settings. The units reset. Resetting from the Smart CAT5 switch To reset from the Smart CAT5 switch. Check that the RS232 Serial cable's DB9F connector is connected to work properly. The Reset function does...