Page 2 - Table of Contents
SMART CAT5 SWITCH – 108/116 1 Table of Contents 1. Welcome ................................................................................................................................ 4 2. Introduction .................................................................................................
Page 3 - USER GUIDE
USER GUIDE 2 4.2.9 Security ....................................................................................................................................... 22 4.2.10 The OSD HELP window – F1..................................................................................................... ...
Page 5 - Technical precautions
USER GUIDE 4 1 . W e l c o m e Thank you for buying the Smart CAT5 Switch system. This system is produced byMinicom Advanced Systems Limited. Technical precautions This equipment generates radio frequency energy and if not installed in accordancewith the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause radio ...
Page 6 - . I n t r o d u c t i o n; System components
SMART CAT5 SWITCH – 108/116 5 2 . I n t r o d u c t i o n Access and control multiple multi-platform computers from one Keyboard VideoMouse (KVM) console with the Smart CAT5 Switch (Smart CAT5) system. TheSmart CAT5 comes in 108 and 116 models. Connect up to 8 computers to the 108model, and up to 16...
Page 7 - The Smart CAT5 is compatible with:; The Smart CAT5 system configuration; Figure 1 Smart CAT5 system configuration
USER GUIDE 6 2.3 Compatibility The Smart CAT5 is compatible with: PS/2, SUN and USB computers/servers VGA, SVGA, or XGA monitors DOS, Windows, LINUX, UNIX, MAC and all other major operating systems 2.4 The Smart CAT5 system configuration Figure 1 illustrates the basic configuration of the Smar...
Page 8 - The Smart CAT5 models; Figure 2 Smart CAT5 116 front panel; Switch off all computers
SMART CAT5 SWITCH – 108/116 7 2.5 The Smart CAT5 models Figure 2 illustrates the front panel of the Smart CAT5 116 model. The 108 model isthe same but with only 8 columns of LEDs. Figure 2 Smart CAT5 116 front panel The figure below illustrates the rear panel of the Smart CAT5 116 unit. The 108model...
Page 9 - . C o n n e c t i n g t h e S m a r t C AT 5 s y s t e m; Connect the Mouse connector to the computer’s Mouse port.
USER GUIDE 8 3 . C o n n e c t i n g t h e S m a r t C AT 5 s y s t e m Each computer/ server is directly connected to the Smart CAT5 via the appropriateROC or RICC using CAT5 cable in a star configuration. The system can contain amixture of RoCs and RICCs. No external power is needed at the remote ...
Page 10 - Figure 6 RICC PS/2 connections; Connect the Screen connector to the computer’s Video port.; Figure 7 RICC USB
SMART CAT5 SWITCH – 108/116 9 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 allmodern Linux distributions. The connections for ROC/RICC USB are exactly thesame. Figure 7 illustrates the RICC USB and its connections. ...
Page 11 - Connecting a RICC SUN; Figure 8 RICC SUN; Connecting the CAT5 cables
USER GUIDE 10 3.3 Connecting a RICC SUN Figure 8 illustrates the RICC SUN and its connections. To connect the RICC SUN: 1. Connect the Screen connector to the computer’s Video port. 2. Connect the Keyboard connector to the computer’s Keyboard port. Figure 8 RICC SUN 3.4 Connecting the CAT5 cables 1....
Page 12 - Figure 9 Screw holes for rack mounting
SMART CAT5 SWITCH – 108/116 11 3.6.1 Avoiding general rack mounting problems Elevated operating ambient temperature The operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than theroom ambient when installing into a closed or multi-unit rack assembly. So install theequipment in an e...
Page 13 - The figure below illustrates the bracket.; Figure 11 Rack mounting the RICC
USER GUIDE 12 Figure 10 Connecting the L-shaped bracket 3.6.3 Rack mounting the RICCs You can attach the RICCs to a server rack or computer using the Velcro stripsprovided. Or connect it using the bracket provided. The figure below illustrates the bracket. Figure 11 Rack mounting the RICC 3.6.4 Casc...
Page 14 - Figure 12 Cascading Smart CAT5 switches
SMART CAT5 SWITCH – 108/116 13 With the Smart CAT5 116 model, connect up to up to 256 computers throughcascading. A lower level Switch must have a different hotkey to display its OSD than a higherlevel switch. Changing the OSD display hotkey is explained on page 18 below. Figure 12 Cascading Smart C...
Page 15 - . O p e r a t i n g t h e S m a r t C AT 5 s y s t e m; The keyboard hotkeys; Displaying the OSD; Shift
USER GUIDE 14 4 . O p e r a t i n g t h e S m a r t C AT 5 s y s t e m Switch between the connected computers by either The front panel Select buttons Keyboard hotkeys The OSD (On Screen Display) or Control software The OSD is also the place to adjust various settings as explained below. When ...
Page 16 - Figure 13 OSD Main window; Esc
SMART CAT5 SWITCH – 108/116 15 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 one column to the next (when relevant) use the Tab key. To exit the OSD or return to a previous window within the OSD press Esc . 4.2.2 Selecting a c...
Page 17 - With the GENERAL line highlighted, press; Enter; . The General settings window; Figure 15 General Settings window; From this window you can do the following:
USER GUIDE 16 Figure 14 Settings window Note! When the OSD is password protected (explained below) only the Administratorhas access to the F2 settings window. 4.2.4 The General settings With the GENERAL line highlighted, press Enter . The General settings window appears see Figure 15. Figure 15 Gene...
Page 20 - Figure 16 Ports Settings window
SMART CAT5 SWITCH – 108/116 19 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), an...
Page 22 - Figure 17 Time settings window
SMART CAT5 SWITCH – 108/116 21 Figure 17 Time settings window 4.2.7.1 Scan (SCN) - Label (LBL) - Time out (T/O) SCN - In the SCN column, change the scan period. LBL - In the LBL column, change the display period of the OSD label showing which computer is currently accessed. T/O - When password prote...
Page 25 - 4 Sending monitor emulation information to ROC/RICCs – F10
USER GUIDE 24 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 the OSD. 2. Press F4 . Your screen displays each active computer sequentially, with the Scan label appearing in the top left cor...
Page 27 - . U s i n g t h e C o n t r o l s o f t w a r e; Control software system requirements; Figure 21 Connecting the RS232 Serial cable
USER GUIDE 26 5 . U s i n g t h e C o n t r o l s o f t w a r e As an alternative to the OSD, you can operate the system with the Control softwarelocated on our website www.minicom.com in the Support section on the Smart CAT5 Switch Upgrades page. With the OSD you operate the system and view the com...
Page 28 - Installing and running the Control software; BEFORE; window
SMART CAT5 SWITCH – 108/116 27 5.3 Installing and running the Control software Note! The system must be fully connected BEFORE 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 i...
Page 29 - Icon; yellow; Figure 23 Communication Error; Options
USER GUIDE 28 5.3.2 Computer icons Icon Meaning Computer is connected and switched on Computer is switched off or unconnected Computer that you are presently connected to Connected and switched on computer with a LocalWorkstation attached and presently being used locally.After remaining idle for the...
Page 31 - You can edit all OSD fields. Edit the following from the Edit menu.; Figure 24 Logo; OK; Figure 26 Computers’ Properties box
USER GUIDE 30 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 can edit the logo that appears at the top of the OSD window. You can also editthe names and passwords for the Administrator, Supervisor a...
Page 32 - Figure 27 Single computer Settings box; File
SMART CAT5 SWITCH – 108/116 31 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, Useraccess, Password mode, Autoskip mode, and Switch/System hotkey. These featuresare explained in the OSD section of ...
Page 33 - Password protection
USER GUIDE 32 5.4 Password protection When the Smart CAT5 system is password protected, the Control software behaves inexactly the same way as the OSD. You must type in the required password to accessthe Control software. The access you gain depends on the security status – exactly aswith the OSD. T...
Page 34 - . U p g r a d i n g t h e S m a r t C AT 5 f i r m w a r e; Obtaining the Update software and latest firmware; Complete Firmware Package; System requirements for the Smart CAT5 Update software
SMART CAT5 SWITCH – 108/116 33 6 . U p g r a d i n g t h e S m a r t C AT 5 f i r m w a r e With the Smart CAT5 Update software program you can upgrade the firmware forthe: OSD Manager ROC/RICCs Smart CAT5 Update enables you to add new features and fix bugs in a quick andefficient manner. You ...
Page 35 - Installing the software; Download the Update software and install it on your computer.; Starting and configuring the Smart CAT5 Update; desktop; Figure 28 Smart CAT5 Switch Update window; Button or Box; Selects all RICCs
USER GUIDE 34 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 Serial cable to the computer containing theUpdate software, and to the Smart CAT5 Switch. See page 26. 6.5 Starting a...
Page 36 - Cancels selected function; Figure 29 Com Option box; To verify the OSD version number:; Switch Unit; Click; Switch
SMART CAT5 SWITCH – 108/116 35 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 the ...
Page 38 - Figure 30 Open box; Start; Restoring factory settings
SMART CAT5 SWITCH – 108/116 37 Figure 30 Open box 4. Open the file. 5. Click Start . The Smart CAT5 Switch Update flashes the firmware. On completion the firmware version number appears. 6. Check that the updated version number is correct by pressing. 6.6 Restoring factory settings You can restore t...
Page 39 - Resetting through the Update software; To reset the Switch or RICC units:; Advanced; should now be operational.; Resetting from the Smart CAT5 switch; Restart the download process.
USER GUIDE 38 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 for the Smart CAT5 Manager or ROC/RICCs when for examplethe unit hangs or when the mouse fails to work properly. Resetting is...
Page 40 - that contains the firmware update file and continue from there.; Not; or; Upgrade Error; message appears. Restart the upgrade from the
SMART CAT5 SWITCH – 108/116 39 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 fol...
Page 41 - . R I C C S U N k e y b o a r d e m u l a t i o n; in the Support
USER GUIDE 40 7 . R I C C S U N k e y b o a r d e m u l a t i o n By default the RICC SUN supports US English keyboard emulation. It also supportsGerman and Swiss German keyboard emulation. You can download the appropriatekeyboard emulation firmware from our website www.minicom.com in the Support se...
Page 42 - Sun Left ◊ key
SMART CAT5 SWITCH – 108/116 41 8 . U S B / S U N C o m b o k e y s The connected PS/2 keyboard does not have a special SUN keypad to perform specialfunctions in the SUN Operating System environment. So when a ROC/RICC USB orSUN is connected to a SUN computer, the ROC/RICC emulates these SUN keysusin...
Page 43 - . Te c h n i c a l s p e c i f i c a t i o n s; From USB port
USER GUIDE 42 9 . Te c h n i c a l s p e c i f i c a t i o n s Operating systems andPlatforms DOS, Windows, LINUX, UNIX, MAC and all other majoroperating systems Mouse PS/2, Wheel mouse, Intellimouse, 5-button mouse Resolution 1600x1200@75Hz System cable CAT5/ 5E/ 5+/ 6/ or 7 cables. FTP or UTP 2x4x...
Page 44 - WEEE Information for Minicom Customers and Recyclers
SMART CAT5 SWITCH – 108/116 43 9.1 Safety The device must only be opened by an authorized Minicom technician. Disconnectdevice 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) D...
