Tripp Lite 116, 108 Switch Unit box, check the Smart CAT5 Manager option, Updating the firmware

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USER GUIDE

6.5.1.2Smart CAT5 Manager version number

To verify the Smart CAT5 version number:

1.In the Switch Unit box, check the Smart CAT5 Manager option.

2.Click . The firmware version number appears in the Switch Unit box.

3.Click . The hardware version number appears in the Switch Unit box.

6.5.1.3ROC/RICC version number

To verify the RICC version number:

1.Before you can check a ROC/RICC, you must uncheck the Switch Unit box options.

2.Check one or more or all of the ROC/RICCs.

3.Click . The firmware version number appears after the ROC/RICC number.

4.Click . The hardware version number appears after the ROC/RICC number.

When “Not responding” appears, there is no computer connected, or it is switched off.

6.5.2 Updating the firmware

Warning!

Never switch off any computer connected to the Smart CAT5 system during the updating process.

To update the firmware:

1.In the Smart CAT5 Switch Update window, check the appropriate option in the Switch Unit box or the desired RICC/ROC.

2.From the File menu, choose Open. The Open box appears. See Figure 30.

3.Navigate to the folder that contains the firmware update file. You may only see the files that match the file selection mask. When the firmware is contained in a Firmware Package, select the package. The package comes with a .min extension. The correct firmware is automatically selected according the Switch or RICC/ROCC chosen in step 1 above. The file extension for specific devices is .hex.

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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 precautionsN t r o d u c t i o n FeaturesSystem components 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 CAT5 cables Connecting a Ricc SUNConnecting the KVM console Connecting the power supplyRack mounting the Smart CAT5 Avoiding general rack mounting problemsRack mounting the RICCs Cascading Smart CAT5 switchesCascading Smart CAT5 switches Keyboard hotkeys P e r a t i n g t h e S m a r t C AT 5 s ys t e mDisplaying the OSD Navigating the OSD OSD settings F2Selecting a computer 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 windowScanning computers- F4 Tuning F5Moving the label F6 Sending monitor emulation information to ROC/RICCs F10Updating the DDC information S i n g t h e C o n t r o l s o f tw a r e Connecting the RS232 Serial cableControl software system requirements Selecting a Com port Installing and running the Control softwareComputer icons Icon Meaning Communication ErrorView menu Write Configuration Read ConfigurationToolbar buttons Get StatusSettings Logo and PasswordsEdit menu Factory default settings Loading a saved configurationReminder Administrator Status a Password protectionSupervisor Status S User Status USystem requirements for the Smart CAT5 Update software Obtaining the Update software and latest firmwareConnecting the Smart CAT5 system P g r a d i n g t h e S m a r t C AT 5 f i r mw a r eStarting and configuring the Smart CAT5 Update Installing the softwareConnecting the RS232 Serial cable Com Option box Verifying the version numbersUpdating the firmware Switch Unit box, check the Smart CAT5 Manager optionUpdate software Troubleshooting Restoring factory settingsCommunication Error message Resetting the unitsGetting the current status 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