Tripp Lite 0SU22081 Owner's Manual for Minicom Cat5 KVM Switches 933193 - Page 6

SMART CAT5 SWITCH - 108/116 2. Introduction Access and control multiple multi-platform computers from one Keyboard Video Mouse (KVM) console with the Smart CAT5 Switch (Smart CAT5) system. The Smart CAT5 comes in 108 and 116 models. Connect up to 8 computers to the 108 model, and up to 16 to the 116 model. The Smart CAT5 is based on Minicom's innovative ROC technology in which each computer/ server is directly connected to the switch via RIC on Cable (ROC) using standard CAT5 cable at a distance of up to 30m/99ft in a star configuration. The system 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 at the remote ROC/RICCs. 2.1 Features  Hot-Swap - disconnect and reconnect computers without rebooting  Scan-mode operation with variable time interval  1U Rack mountable  Operate the system using an On Screen Display (OSD) or Control software or front panel push buttons or keyboard hotkeys  Create multi-level cascade arrangements. For example by cascading the Smart CAT5 116, connect up to up to 256 computers in the system  The computers can be 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 system consists of:  Smart CAT5 Switch 108 or 116  Remote Interface Connection cables (RICCs) - PS/2, SUN, USB  RICC on Cable (ROCs) - PS/2, USB  CAT5 cables (1.5m provided)  RS232 Serial cable  Rack mounts for the Smart CAT5 and the ROC/RICCs 5