Tripp Lite 108, 116 manual Smart CAT5 models, Pre-installation guidelines

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SMART CAT5 SWITCH – 108/116

2.5 The Smart CAT5 models

Figure 2 illustrates the front panel of the Smart CAT5 116 model. The 108 model is the same but with only 8 columns of LEDs.

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Figure 2 Smart CAT5 116 front panel

The figure below illustrates the rear panel of the Smart CAT5 116 unit. The 108 model is the same but with only 8 Computer ports.

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Figure 3 Smart CAT5 116 rear panel

2.6Pre-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

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Contents Smart CAT5 Switch 108 User Guide Table of Contents Using the Control software Safety Weee compliance Technical precautions We l c o m eSystem components FeaturesN t r o d u c t i o n Smart CAT5 system configuration CompatibilityPre-installation guidelines Smart CAT5 modelsConnecting a ROC/RICC PS/2 O n n e c t i n g t h e S m a r t C AT 5 s ys t e mConnecting a ROC/RICC USB Ricc PS/2Connecting a Ricc SUN Connecting the CAT5 cablesConnecting the KVM console Connecting the power supplyAvoiding general rack mounting problems Rack mounting the Smart CAT5Cascading Smart CAT5 switches Rack mounting the RICCsCascading 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 General settings Settings windowAdministrator Status a Displaying the OSD of cascaded switches 5 F7 Defaults Ports settingsTime settings Time settings window UsersUsers settings window SecuritySecurity settings window OSD Help window F1Tuning F5 Scanning computers- F4Moving the label F6 Sending monitor emulation information to ROC/RICCs F10Updating 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 Installing and running the Control software Selecting a Com portView menu Communication ErrorComputer icons Icon Meaning Read Configuration Write ConfigurationToolbar buttons Get StatusEdit menu Logo and PasswordsSettings Reminder Loading a saved configurationFactory default settings Password protection Administrator Status aSupervisor Status S User Status UObtaining the Update software and latest firmware System requirements for the Smart CAT5 Update softwareConnecting 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 eConnecting the RS232 Serial cable Installing the softwareStarting and configuring the Smart CAT5 Update Verifying the version numbers Com Option boxSwitch Unit box, check the Smart CAT5 Manager option Updating the firmwareRestoring factory settings Update software TroubleshootingGetting 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 S B / S U N C o m b o k e ys SUN key Combo keyTe c h n i c a l Specification s VGASafety Weee compliance201204196