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USER GUIDE

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 the Update software, and to the Smart CAT5 Switch. See page 26.

6.5Starting and configuring the Smart CAT5 Update

1.Start the Smart CAT5 Update software by double-clicking the icon on your

desktop , or choose Start/Programs/Smart CAT5 Switch Update/Smart CAT5 Switch Update. The Smart CAT5 Update window appears. See Figure 28.

Smart Switch

RICCs/RoCs

Status box

Figure 28 Smart CAT5 Switch Update window

The table below explains the functions of the buttons and boxes in the Smart CAT5 Switch Update window.

Button or Box	Function
	Selects all RICCs
	Unselects selected RICCs
	Starts firmware download
	Displays the firmware version number
	Displays the hardware version number

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Contents Smart CAT5 Switch 108 User Guide Table of Contents Using the Control software Safety Weee compliance We l c o m e Technical precautionsSystem components FeaturesN t r o d u c t i o n Compatibility Smart CAT5 system configurationSmart CAT5 models Pre-installation guidelinesO n n e c t i n g t h e S m a r t C AT 5 s ys t e m Connecting a ROC/RICC PS/2Ricc PS/2 Connecting a ROC/RICC USBConnecting the power supply Connecting a Ricc SUNConnecting the CAT5 cables Connecting the KVM consoleRack mounting the Smart CAT5 Avoiding general rack mounting problemsRack mounting the RICCs Cascading Smart CAT5 switchesCascading Smart CAT5 switches Displaying the OSD P e r a t i n g t h e S m a r t C AT 5 s ys t e mKeyboard hotkeys Selecting a computer OSD settings F2Navigating the OSD Settings window General settingsAdministrator Status a Displaying the OSD of cascaded switches Ports settings 5 F7 DefaultsTime settings Users Time settings windowSecurity Users settings windowOSD Help window F1 Security settings windowSending monitor emulation information to ROC/RICCs F10 Tuning F5Scanning computers- F4 Moving the label F6Updating the DDC information Control software system requirements Connecting the RS232 Serial cableS i n g t h e C o n t r o l s o f tw a r e Selecting a Com port Installing and running the Control softwareView menu Communication ErrorComputer icons Icon Meaning Get Status Read ConfigurationWrite Configuration Toolbar buttonsEdit menu Logo and PasswordsSettings Reminder Loading a saved configurationFactory default settings User Status U Password protectionAdministrator Status a Supervisor Status SP g r a d i n g t h e S m a r t C AT 5 f i r mw a r e Obtaining the Update software and latest firmwareSystem requirements for the Smart CAT5 Update software Connecting the Smart CAT5 systemConnecting the RS232 Serial cable Installing the softwareStarting and configuring the Smart CAT5 Update Com Option box Verifying the version numbersUpdating the firmware Switch Unit box, check the Smart CAT5 Manager optionUpdate software Troubleshooting Restoring factory settingsGetting the current status Resetting the unitsCommunication Error message Electricity failure I C C S U N k e yb o a r d e m u l a t i o n SUN key Combo key S B / S U N C o m b o k e ysVGA Te c h n i c a l Specification sWeee compliance Safety201204196