Minicom Smart CAT5 User manual

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5UM20113 V1.4 4/04
Smart CAT5 Switch
8 and 16 Port
Quick Installation Guide
Rackit®Technology Corporation
274 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Tel:[phone] • Fax:[phone]
1.800.636.3434
www.RackitTechnology.com
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1. 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 8 and 16 port models. Connect up to 8 computers to the 8 port model,
and 16 to the 16 port model.
2. System components
The Smart CAT5 system consists of:
• Smart CAT5 switch 8 or 16 port
• Remote Interface Connection cables (RICCs) – PS/2, SUN, USB
• CAT5 cables (1.5m provided)
• RS232 Serial cable
• Rack mounts for the Smart CAT5 and the RICCs
3. The Smart CAT5 system configuration
Figure 1 illustrates the basic configuration of the Smart CAT5 system.
Computer 1
Smart CAT5 Switch
Computer 16
RICC RICC
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Figure 1 The Smart CAT5 system configuration

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4. The Smart CAT5 models
The figure below illustrates the rear panel of the Smart CAT5 16 port unit. The 8 port
model is the same but with only 8 Computer ports.
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Figure 2 Smart CAT5 16 port rear panel
5. Pre-installation guidelines
• Switch off all computers
• Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are
likely to generate electrical noise
• Ensure that the maximum distance between each computer and the Smart CAT5,
does not exceed 10m/33ft
6. Connecting the Smart CAT5 system
Connect each computer to the Smart CAT5 system using the appropriate RICC and
CAT5 cables. Figure 3 illustrates the Smart CAT5 system connections with the
appropriate RICC connected to a PS/2, SUN and USB computer/server.
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VideoSerial A
Parallel
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PCI 33Mx32b
PCI 33Mx32b
PCI 33Mx32b
Serial B
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Smart CAT5 Switch
SD
P110
PS/2 RICC
USB RICC
SUN RICC
CAT5 cable
Up to 10M / 33ft CAT5 cables
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Figure 3 Smart CAT5 system connections

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Connecting the KVM console
Connect a KVM console to the Smart CAT5 as illustrated in Figure 3 above.
Connecting a RICC to each computer
Connect the 3 types of RICCs as explained below.
Connecting a PS/2 RICC
Figure 4 illustrates the RICC.
To computer’s
keyboard port
CAT5 cable to Smart
CAT5 Computer port
To computer’s
mouse port
To computer’s
Video card
RICC
Figure 4 PS/2 RICC
Connecting a SUN RICC
Figure 5 illustrates the SUN RICC and its connections.
To Computer’s
Keyboard Port
To Computer’s
Video Card
CAT5 cable to Smart
CAT5 Computer port
RICC
Figure 5 SUN RICC

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Connecting a USB RICC
Figure 6 illustrates the USB RICC and its connections.
To USB Port
To Video Card
CAT5 cable to Smart
CAT5 Computer port
RICC
Figure 6 USB RICC
Connecting the CAT5 cables
1. Connect one connector to the RICC’s RJ45 port.
2. Connect the other connector to one of the Smart CAT5’s Computer ports.
3. Follow the above 2 steps for each computer.
7. 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.
8. Resetting the switch
To reset the switch press the 2 front panel Select buttons simultaneously. The RICCs
are unaffected by this reset.

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9. Operating the Smart CAT5 system
Below is a brief outline of how to switch between computers. See the softcopy User
Guide on the Marketing and Documentation CD for the full operating details.
Switch between the connected computers by either
• The front panel Select buttons
• Keyboard hotkeys - To switch to the next computer forwards press Shift then,
+. Release Shift, before pressing +. To switch to the next computer backwards
press Shift then, -. Release Shift, before pressing -.
• Control software (See softcopy User Guide)
• The OSD
The OSD is also the place to adjust various settings as explained in the softcopy User
Guide located on the Marketing and Documentation CD.
When switching computers the illuminated LED of the top row indicates which
computer is currently selected.
10. The OSD
To display the OSD:
Press Shift twice. The OSD Main window appears.
Navigating the OSD
To navigate up and down use the Up and Down arrow keys.
To exit the OSD press Esc.
11. Selecting a computer
To select a computer:
1. Navigate to the desired computer line.
2. Press Enter. The selected computer is accessed. An OSD label appears showing
which computer is accessed.
Note! When the OSD is displayed you cannot select computers using the front panel
Select buttons or the keyboard hotkeys.

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12. Rack mounting the Smart CAT5
Make sure that the screws used for connecting the bracket to the Smart CAT5 unit, do
not exceed 5mm.
Use the L-shaped brackets and screws provided to mount the Smart CAT5 on a server
rack as illustrated below.
Insert
screws to
connect to
rack
Insert screws to connect
to Switch side panel
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13. Rack mounting the RICCs
You can attach the RICCs to a server rack or computer using the Velcro strips
provided. Or connect it using the bracket provided.
The figure below illustrates the bracket.
Insert screws through
bracket and into the
back of the RICC
Insert screws through
bracket and into the
back of the RICC
Insert screws through
bracket and into the
rack
Insert screw through
bracket and into the
back of a computer

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14. 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 RICC USB or SUN is
connected to a SUN computer, the RICC emulates these SUN keys using a set of key
combinations called Combo keys. See the table below.
SUN key Combo key
Stop Left Ctrl + Alt + F1
Props Left Ctrl + Alt + F3
Front Left Ctrl + Alt + F5
Open Left Ctrl + Alt +F7
Find Left Ctrl +Alt + F9
Again Left Ctrl + Alt + F2
Undo Left Ctrl + Alt + F4
Copy Left Ctrl + Alt + F6
Paste Left Ctrl + Alt + F8
Cut Left Ctrl + Alt + F10
Help Left Ctrl + Alt + F11
Compose Application key or Left Ctrl + Alt
+ Keypad *
Crescent Scroll Lock
Volume Up Left Ctrl + Alt + Keypad –
Volume Down Left Ctrl + Alt + Keypad +
Mute Left Ctrl + Alt + F12
Sun Left ◊key Left Windows key
Sun Right ◊key Right Windows key
Alt-Graph Right Alt or Alt Gr
Stop A Left Ctrl + Alt +1
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