Tripp Lite Minicom 0SU70036 User manual

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MINICOM
SMART 216 IP
1 2
Power Link Remote
LED Function
Power Power
Indicator
Link Unit is connected to the
network
Remote 1 & 2 Illuminates when a remote session is
active
Connector Function
Console KVM Connect a keyboard, video and mouse to operate
Serial 1 Connect any Serial device. Note! Minicom’s Se
rial
must be connected to Serial 1
Serial 2 Connect any Serial
device.
LAN Connect to 10/100 Mbit Ethernet. Green LED ill
um
connected to a 100 Mbit/sec network. Yellow Led
connected to a 10 Mbit/sec network.
Server ports Connect to servers via
ROCs
Smart 216 / 232 IP - Quick Start Gui
d
1. Introduction
To take advantage of the full range of features, we recommend
y
User Guide after performing the Quick Start procedure. It’s in
P
supplied CD or on our website www.minicom.com in the
Support
All references throughout this guide to the Smart 216 IP refer
equal
232 IP. The two units are functionally the same. The Smart 216
ports and the Smart 232 IP has 32 Server ports.
The Smart 216 IP extends your KVM (keyboard, video, and m
ouse)
computer or server over TCP/IP via LAN, WAN or Internet
connec
remote users can control, monitor and manage up to 16 remote
(
simultaneously from wherever they are, inside or outside the
organization.
Simultaneously 1 local user can also access the servers. Sim
ultane
remote users can operate serial devices such as routers or man
aged
switches. Alternatively, 1 more user can use a PDU.
2. Key features
BIOS level control to any server’s brand and model,
regardless
condition and network connectivity, covering the entire spectru
m
Compatible with all major operating systems.
Web-based control - Browser control of a Target server, fro
m
secured standard IP connection.
QUICK START GUIDE
7. The Smart 216 IP unit
Figure 1 illustrates the front panel of the Smart 216 IP.
Figure 1 Smart 216 IP front panel
7.1 LED and button table
Serial 1 port Serial 2 port Monitor
SERIA L 1
I
0
SERIAL 2 LOCAL U SER
12345678 9101
1
POW ER
100-240 VAC 5 0/60 Hz
Power
LAN
LAN (Ethernet)
port Mouse
Keyboard
SERVER
Server ports
7.2 Connector table
Figure 2 Smart 216 rear panel
8. Pre-installation guidelines
• Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners,
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
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the Smart 216 IP locally
rial
Remote Power Switch
um
inates when unit is
illuminates when unit is
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e
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ou read the softcopy
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DF format on the
Support
section.
equal
ly to the Smart
IP has 16 Server
ouse)
from any
connec
tion. Now 2
(
PS/2, USB) servers
organization.
ultane
ously 2 more
aged
network
regardless
of the server
m
of crash
m
any location via
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Security - Supports the highest
security
HTTPS) and authentication for rem
ote
multi-layer security for local user.
Centralized Management -Can be
Management systems – AccessIT an
d
Seamless power control – with
M
3. System components
The system consists of:
• 1 Smart 216 IP (p/n 1SU700
36)
• Rack mounting set (p/n
5AC20247)
• ROCS - PS/2, USB
4. Compatibility
The Smart 216 IP is compatible w
ith:
• PS/2 and USB computers/se
rvers
• VGA, SVGA, or XGA monitors
• Windows, Linux, UNIX and
other
5. Terminology
Below are some terms and their me
anings
Term Meaning
Target server The com
put
IP.
Client computer The PC run
Remote session The proces
s
connected
to
6. Client computer opera
t
Windows 2000 or higher, with Firef
ox
Linux with Firefox 3.
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A
• Ensure that the maximum d
istance
IP, does not exceed 30m/100ft f
or
9. Connecting the sy
stem
Figure 3 illustrates the Smart 216 IP
system
SERIA L 1
I0
SERI
AL 2
POWER
100-240 VAC 50/60 H z
To LAN port
LAN
User 1 over IP
1
12 13 14 15 16
User 2 over IP Internet / VPN /
LAN
9.1 The ROCs
Figure 3 Sm
art
Each computer/server is directly
connected
ROC using CAT5 cable in a star con
f
remote ROCs. The ROCs draw their
power
(ROC PS/2) or from the USB port (
ROC
ROC PS/2 and ROC USB.
and machines that
outdoor lines
To computer’
s
Video card
To computer’s
keyboard port
To computer’s
mouse port
Figure 4 ROC PS/2
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3
A
RT 216 / 232 IP
security
standards for encryption (256 bit SSL and
ote
user and advanced OSD management with
controlled by the Minicom’s Centralized
d
KVM.net II.
M
inicom’s Serial Remote Power Switch.
36)
or 1 Smart 232 IP (p/n 1SU70037)
5AC20247)
ith:
rvers
other
major operating systems
anings
used in this guide.
put
ers/servers that are accessed remotely via the Smart 216
un
ning a remote Smart 216 IP session
s
of remotely accessing and controlling Target servers
to
Smart 216 IP from a user workstation
t
ing system
ox
3 or Internet Explorer 6.0 or later version.
1
A
RT 216 / 232 IP
istance
between each computer and the Smart 216
or
ROCs.
stem
system
overview.
Local User
AL 2
LOCAL US ER
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 3 14 15 16
SERVER
To servers
ROCs
art
216 IP system overview
PDU
connected
to the Smart 216 IP via the appropriate
f
iguration. No external power is needed at the
power
from the computer’s keyboard port
ROC
USB). The figures below illustrate the
s
To computer’s
Video Card
To computer’s
USB Port
Figure 5 ROC USB

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QUICK START GUIDE
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.
SMART 216 / 232 IP
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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QUICK START GUIDE
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.
SMART 216 / 232 IP
12. Logging into the web interface
To complete the initial setup via the Java configuration interface:
1. Open your web browser (Internet Explorer version 7.0 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.
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.
Figure 9 Targets page
5. To connect to a Target, 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
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