Minicom Smart 216 IP User manual

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5UM20184 V1.1 9/09
Smart 216 / 232 IP- Quick Start Guide
1. Introduction
To take advantage of the full range of features, we recommend you read the
softcopy User Guide after performing the Quick Start procedure. It’s in PDF format
on the supplied CD or on our website www.minicom.com in the Support section.
All references throughout this guide to the Smart 216 IP refer equally to the Smart
232 IP. The two units are functionally the same. The Smart 216 IP has 16 Server
ports and the Smart 232 IP has 32 Server ports.
The Smart 216 IP extends your KVM (keyboard, video, and mouse) from any
computer or server over TCP/IP via LAN, WAN or Internet connection. Now 2
remote users can control, monitor and manage up to 16 remote (PS/2, USB) servers
simultaneously from wherever they are, inside or outside the organization.
Simultaneously 1 local user can also access the servers. Simultaneously 2 more
remote users can operate serial devices such as routers or managed network
switches. Alternatively, 1 more user can use a PDU.
2. Key features
BIOS level control to any server’s brand and model, regardless of the server
condition and network connectivity, covering the entire spectrum of crash
scenarios.
Compatible with all major operating systems. Supports many hardware and
software configurations for the remote client and the Target server computers, as
well as the KVM switch in use
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Web-based control - Browser Control to a Target server, from any location via
secured standard IP connection.
Security - Supports the highest security standards for encryption (256 bit SSL and
HTTPS) and authentication for remote user and advanced OSD management with
multi-layer security for local user.
Centralized Management - Can be controlled by the Minicom’s Centralized
Management systems – AccessIT and KVM.net II.
Seamless power control – with Minicom’s Serial Remote Power Switch.
3. System components
The system consists of:
•1 Smart 216 IP (p/n 1SU70036) or 1 Smart 232 IP (p/n 1SU70037)
•Rack mounting set (p/n 5AC20247)
•ROCS - PS/2, USB
4. Compatibility
The Smart 216 IP is compatible with:
•PS/2 and USB computers/servers
•VGA, SVGA, or XGA monitors
•Windows, Linux, UNIX and other major operating systems
5. Terminology
Below are some terms and their meanings used in this guide.
Term Meaning
Target server The computers/servers that are accessed remotely via the Smart 216
/ 232 IP.
Client computer The PC running a remote Smart 216 / 232 IP session
Remote session The process of remotely accessing and controlling Target servers
connected to Smart 216 / 232 IP from a user workstation
6. Client computer operating system
Windows 2000 or higher, with Firefox 3 or Internet Explorer 6.0 or later version.
Linux with Firefox 3.
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7. The Smart 216 IP unit
Figure 1 illustrates the front panel of the Smart 216 IP.
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Power RemoteLink
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Figure 1 Smart 216 IP front panel
7.1 LED and button table
LED Function
Power Power Indicator
Link Unit is connected to the network
Remote 1 & 2 Illuminates when a remote session is active
Power
POWER
100-240 VAC 50/6 0 Hz
Server ports
I
0
12345678
Keyboard
Mouse
Monitor
LOCAL USER
LAN (Ethernet)
port
LAN
SERIAL 1
Serial 1 port
10 11 12 13 14 15 169
SERIAL2
SERVER
Serial 2 port
Figure 2 Smart 216 IP ports
7.2 Connector table
Connector Function
Console KVM Connect a keyboard, video and mouse to operate the Smart 216 IP locally
Serial 1 Connect any Serial device. Note! Minicom’s Serial Remote Power Switch
must be connected to Serial 1
Serial 2 Connect any Serial device.
LAN Connect to 10/100 Mbit Ethernet. Yellow Led illuminates when connected
to LAN. Green LED illuminates when a remote session is in progress
Server ports Connect to servers via ROCs
8. Pre-installation guidelines
•Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that
are likely to generate electrical noise
•Place the Smart 216 IP on a flat, clean and dry surface
•The Smart 216 IP is not intended for connection to exposed outdoor lines
•Ensure that the maximum distance between each computer and the Smart 216
IP, does not exceed 30m/100ft for ROCs.
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9. Connecting the system
Figure 3 illustrates the Smart 216 IP system overview.
User 2 over IP Internet / VPN / LAN
To servers
To LAN port
ROCs
POWER
100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz
I
0
12345678
LOCALUSER
LAN
SERIAL1
10 11 12 13 14 15 169
SERIAL2
SERVER
User 1 over IP
Local User
PDU
Figure 3 Smart 216 IP system overview
9.1 The ROCs
Each computer/server is directly connected to the Smart 216 IP via the appropriate
ROC using CAT5 cable in a star configuration. No external power is needed at the
remote ROCs. The ROCs draw their power from the computer’s keyboard port
(ROC PS/2) or from the USB port (ROC USB). The figures below illustrate the
ROC PS/2 and ROC USB.
To computer’s
keyboard port
To computer’s
mouse port
To computer’s
Video card
Figure 4 ROC PS/2
To computer’s
USB Port
To computer’s
Video Card
Figure 5 ROC USB

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9.1.1 Connecting a ROC PS/2
You can connect the ROC PS/2 to a powered on computer, but it must be in the
following order:
1. Connect the Mouse connector to the computer’s Mouse port.
2. Connect the Keyboard connector to the computer’s Keyboard port.
3. Connect the Screen connector to the computer’s Video port.
Failure to connect in the above order while the server is running, may lead to the
mouse malfunctioning until the server is rebooted.
9.1.2 Connecting a ROC USB
The ROC USB supports Windows 98 SE and later, MAC, SUN and SGI, and all
modern Linux distributions.
To connect the ROC USB:
1. Connect the Screen connector to the computer’s Video port.
2. Connect the USB connector to the computer’s USB port.
9.2 Connecting to the network
Connect the network cable to the LAN port of the Smart 216 IP. This must be done
before powering on the Smart 216 IP.
9.3 Connecting the CAT5 cables
1. Connect one connector to the ROCs RJ45 port.
2. Connect the other connector to one of the Smart 216 IP’s Computer ports.
3. Follow the above 2 steps for each computer.
9.4 Connecting a KVM console
To operate the system locally, connect a KVM console to the Smart 216 / 232 IP:
1. Connect the monitor’s connector to the Smart 216 / 232 IP’s Monitor port.
2. Connect the keyboard’s USB connector to the Smart 216 / 232 IP’s USB
Keyboard port.
3. Connect the mouse’s USB connector to the Smart 216 / 232 IP’s USB Mouse
port.
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9.5 Connecting the power supply
1. Using the Power cord provided, connect the Smart 216 IP to a socket outlet with
grounding connection. Only use the power cord supplied with the unit.
2. Switch on the Smart 216 IP.
10. Setting the IP address
By default, Smart 216 IP boots with an automatically assigned IP address from a
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server on the network. The DHCP
server provides a valid IP address, gateway address and subnet mask.
You can identify the IP address from the OSD at the local position. Also where
there is no DHCP server, set the IP address locally via the OSD as follows:
1. From the local keyboard, press Shift twice. The OSD Main window appears.
See Figure 6.
Figure 6 OSD Main window
2. Press F2. The Settings window appears see Figure 7.
Figure 7 Settings window
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In the Settings window navigate downwards using the Tab key. At the bottom of
the window, press tab to go to the top of the window. Change settings by typing in
the selected area or by pressing the spacebar – whichever is relevant.
11. The OSD
You operate the Smart 216 / 232 IP system locally via the OSD.
To display the OSD:
1. From the local keyboard, press the left Shift key twice. The OSD Main window
appears. See Figure 8. Lines with the sun icons in the PM column show
switched on active computers/servers. A switched off computer has no sun icon.
When a server is busy the entire line appears in red characters.
Port number
appears here
Instruction
keys
PM=Power
management
Figure 8 OSD Main window
11.1 Navigating the OSD Main window
To navigate up and down use the Up and Down arrow keys.
To exit the OSD press Esc.
11.2 Selecting a computer
To select a computer:
1. Navigate to the desired computer line.
Or, type the two-digit port number of the desired computer.
2. Press Enter. The selected computer is accessed. A Confirmation label appears
showing which computer is accessed.
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12. Logging into the web interface
To complete the initial setup via the web configuration interface:
1. Open your web browser (Internet Explorer version 6.0 or higher).
2. Type the Smart 216 / 232 IP system IP address – http or https://IP address/ -
and press Enter. The login page appears.
3. Type the default Administrator user name -admin -and password - access -
(both lower case).
4. Press Enter. The web interface opens at the Targets page. See Figure 9.
Figure 9 Targets page
5. To connect to a Target you click the desired Target in the Server Name Column.
For the rest of the configuration and operating instructions please see the softcopy
User Guide on the supplied CD or on our website
http://www.minicom.com/supportuserguides.htm