Tripp Lite 0SU22181 Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193
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- Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 1
Smart CAT5 Switch 108 and 116 User Guide 1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA www.tripplite.com/support Copyright ©2012 Tripp Lite. All rights reserved. - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 2
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 ...17 4.2.4.4 User (Status U) ...17 4.2.4.5 Activating password protection 17 4.2.4.6 Displaying the OSD of cascaded switches 18 4.2.4.7 - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 3
USER GUIDE 4.2.9 Security ...22 4.2.10 The OSD HELP ! ...31 5.3.16 The factory default settings ...31 5.4 Password protection...32 5.4.1 Administrator (Status A)...32 5.4.2 Supervisor (Status S)...32 factory settings ...37 6.7 Update software - Troubleshooting 37 6.7.1 Resetting the units ...38 2 - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 4
SMART CAT5 SWITCH - 108/116 6.7.2 Getting the current status...38 6.7.3 Communication Error message...38 6.7.4 Electricity failure...39 7. RICC SUN keyboard emulation 40 8. USB / SUN Combo keys ...41 9. Technical specifications ...42 9.1 Safety...43 9.2 WEEE compliance...43 3 - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 5
GUIDE 1. Welcome Thank you for buying the Smart CAT5 Switch system. This 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 reasonable protection against - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 6
also works with Minicom's RICCs using standard CAT5 cable up to 10m/33ft. The system can contain a mixture of ROCS and RICCs. No external power is needed placed up to 10m/33ft from the Smart CAT5 Multi-platform - supports PS/2, SUN, and USB computers/servers 2.2 System components The Smart CAT5 - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 7
USER GUIDE 2.3 Compatibility The Smart CAT5 is compatible with: PS/2, SUN and USB computers illustrates the basic configuration of the Smart CAT5 system. SMART CAT5 SWITCH 116 www.minicom.com COMPUTER 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 POWER 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Workstation - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 8
panel of the Smart CAT5 116 unit. The 108 model is the same but with only 8 Computer ports. www.minicom.com COMPUTER 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 POWER 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 3 Smart CAT5 116 rear panel 2.6 Pre-installation guidelines Switch off all computers - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 9
USER GUIDE 3. C o n ne cti n g t he Smar t C AT 5 s ys t e m Each computer/ server is directly connected to the Smart CAT5 via the appropriate ROC or RICC using CAT5 cable in a star configuration. The system can contain a mixture of RoCs and RICCs. No external power is needed at the remote ROC/RICCs - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 10
port To Video port SCSI PCI 33Mx32b PCI 33Mx32b PCI 33Mx32b PCI 33Mx32b Figure 6 RICC PS/2 connections 3.2 Connecting a ROC/RICC USB The ROC/RICC USB supports Windows 98 SE and later, MAC, SUN, SGI and all modern Linux distributions. The connections for ROC/RICC USB are exactly the same. Figure - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 11
USER GUIDE 3.3 Connecting a RICC SUN Figure 8 illustrates the RICC SUN and its connections. Smart CAT5's Mouse port. 3.6 Connecting the power supply 1. Connect the Smart CAT5 to the power supply using the Power cable provided. Use only power cord supplied with the unit. 2. Switch on the computers - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 12
116 3.6.1 Avoiding general rack mounting problems Elevated operating ambient temperature The protection and supply wiring. Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. Give attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g. use of power - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 13
USER GUIDE Screw the bracket into the side of the unit Screw to the rack here Figure 10 Connecting the L-shaped bracket 3.6.3 Rack mounting the RICCs You - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 14
. P11 0 SD KVM Console Smart CAT5 Switch COMPUTER 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 POWER 100-250 VAC 50/60 Hz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ww w.minicom.com Top level Set Switch Hotkey to Ctrl-Ctrl MINICOM To RoC/RICCs Smart CAT5 Switch Second level Mouse K eybd Mouse K eybd w w w .m in ic - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 15
USER GUIDE 4. O per ati n g t he S mar t C AT 5 s ys tem Switch between the connected computers by either The front panel Select buttons Keyboard hotkeys The OSD (On Screen - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 16
SMART CAT5 SWITCH - 108/116 Port number appears here Instruction keys C=Computer Figure 13 OSD Main window 4.2.1 Navigating the OSD To navigate up and down use the Up and Down arrow keys. To jump from - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 17
USER GUIDE Figure 14 Settings window Note! When the OSD is password protected (explained below) only the Administrator has access to the F2 settings window. 4.2.4 The General settings With the GENERAL line highlighted, press Enter. The General settings - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 18
protection By default OSD access is not password protected. Only the Administrator can password-protect the OSD or disable password protection . If you forget the Administrator's password, go to www.minicom.com. From the Support menu select Smart Switches. There you will find information that - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 19
USER GUIDE 4.2.4.6 Displaying the OSD of cascaded switches When you have cascaded Smart CAT5 switches, a lower level Switch must have a different OSD display hotkey than a higher level - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 20
SMART CAT5 SWITCH - 108/116 To change the Serial port setting: 1. Navigate to the Serial port line. 2. Toggle between the options using the Spacebar. 4.2.4.9 Changing the Keyboard language In the OSD the names of the computers can be written in 3 different languages - English (EN), German (DE), and - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 21
USER GUIDE 4.2.6.1 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 - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 22
period. LBL - In the LBL column, change the display period of the OSD label showing which computer is currently accessed. T/O - When password protection is activated you can automatically disable the Management keyboard, mouse and screen after a preset time of non-use. Set this Timeout period in the - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 23
USER GUIDE Figure 18 Users settings window There are 3 different access levels. These are: Y - Full access to a particular computer. Plus access to the F4, F5 and F6 - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 24
SMART CAT5 SWITCH - 108/116 Figure 19 Security settings window The 'T' column on the right hand side stands for Type of password. There can only be 1 Administrator password, 1 Supervisor password, and 6 User passwords. To change a user name or password: 1. Navigate to the desired line and column. 2. - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 25
USER GUIDE 4.2.11 Scanning computers- F4 Where necessary adjust the scan time in the Time Settings window, see above. To activate scanning: 1. Press Shift twice to open - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 26
SMART CAT5 SWITCH - 108/116 Input the DDC information of the monitor connected to the Smart CAT5 switch into the memories of all connected ROC/RICCs when first installing system. To input the DDC information: 1. Disconnect the Video cable of all ROC/RICCs from the computers. 2. Press Shift twice to - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 27
GUIDE 5. Using the Control software As an alternative to the OSD, you can operate the system with the Control software located on our website www.minicom.com in the Support 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 - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 28
running the Control software. Failure to first connect the system will lead to the software working in demo mode. 1. Download the software from www.minicom.com and install it on your computer. Once installed, a shortcut icon appears on the Desktop . 2. Double-click the icon to run the software - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 29
5.3.2 Computer icons USER GUIDE Icon Meaning Computer is connected and switched on Computer Check that: The RS232 Serial cable is connected to the computer's Serial port and the Smart CAT5 service port. The Com Port settings in Options / Com Port are set correctly. After changing the Com port - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 30
SMART CAT5 SWITCH - 108/116 5.3.5 Selecting a computer To select a computer: Click on the computers icon. The system switches to that computer. The connected icon appears with a red background . Control and monitor the selected computer from the keyboard and mouse connected to the Smart Switch. - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 31
USER GUIDE 5.3.11 The Edit menu You can edit all OSD fields. Edit the following from the Edit menu. Logo Passwords Settings 5.3.12 Logo and Passwords You - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 32
SMART CAT5 SWITCH - 108/116 Here you can edit all the data that can be edited in the OSD. This includes: Scan times, Timeout, Confirmation label display time, Keyboard type/mode, User access, Password mode, Autoskip mode, and Switch/System hotkey. These features are explained in the OSD section of - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 33
USER GUIDE 5.4 Password protection When the Smart CAT5 system is password protected, the Control software behaves in exactly the same way as the OSD. You must type in the required password to access the Control software. The - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 34
firmware for your system are located on our website at: http://www.minicom.com/phandlc.htm The firmware can be downloaded in different ways: for RICC and ROC models (see the table on the web page for the Supported RICC/ROC models). Or search for and download the specific RICC/ROC models with - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 35
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, connect the RS232 - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 36
SMART CAT5 SWITCH - 108/116 Button or Box Function Cancels selected function System time Displays device status Name of Update file 2. To change the Com Port from the Options menu choose Com Port. The Com Port Dialog box appears. See Figure 29. Figure 29 Com Option box 3. Choose the Com Port - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 37
USER GUIDE 6.5.1.2 Smart CAT5 Manager version number To verify the Smart CAT5 version number: 1. In the Switch Unit box, check the Smart CAT5 Manager option. 2. Click box. . - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 38
/Set default. The OSD returns to the factory default settings. (You can also restore the OSD from the OSD (F7), see page 19). 6.7 Update software - Troubleshooting This section covers: Resetting the units Getting the current status Communication Error message Electricity failure 37 - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 39
USER GUIDE 6.7.1 Resetting the units Resetting can be done from the Update software or from the Smart CAT5 switch. Resetting through the Update software Reset the software - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 40
SMART CAT5 SWITCH - 108/116 6.7.4 Electricity failure When the electricity fails while updating the Smart CAT5 firmware, do the following: If the electricity fails during the firmware update of the Switch, a Communication Error message appears. Simply resume the firmware update by opening the folder - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 41
USER GUIDE 7. RICC SUN keyboard emulation By default the RICC SUN supports US English keyboard emulation. It also supports German and Swiss German keyboard emulation. You can download the appropriate keyboard emulation firmware from our website www.minicom.com in the Support section on the Smart - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 42
SMART CAT5 SWITCH - 108/116 8. 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 ROC/RICC USB or SUN is connected to a SUN computer, the ROC/RICC emulates these SUN keys using a set of - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 43
USER GUIDE 9. Technical specifications Operating systems and Platforms Mouse RoCs up to 30m/99ft. Smart CAT5 Switch Dimensions - 108/116 port Weight - 108/116 Power supply - 108/116 Connections System Serial Local KVM Operating / Recommended ambient temperature Storage temperature Humidity 215.0 - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 44
SWITCH - 108/116 9.1 Safety The device must only be opened by an authorized Minicom technician. Disconnect device from AC mains before service operation! 9.2 WEEE compliance WEEE Information for Minicom Customers and Recyclers Under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive and - Tripp Lite 0SU22181 | Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 45
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Smart CAT5 Switch
108 and 116
User Guide
1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA
www.tripplite.com/support
Copyright ©2012 Tripp Lite. All rights reserved.