Minicom Advanced Systems DX System manual Connecting the DX system, Rack mounting the RICCs

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DX SYSTEM

3.5 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 rack

Insert screws through bracket and into the back of the RICC

Insert screw through bracket and into the back of a computer

Insert screws through bracket and into the back of the RICC

Figure 8 Rack mounting the RICC

4. Connecting the DX system

Connect the DX Users to the DX Central as illustrated in Figure 9 below. To connect the units:

1.Connect a KVM console to the DX User’s Console keyboard monitor and mouse ports.

2.Connect a CAT5 cable to the DX User’s System port and to one of the DX Central’s User ports.

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Contents DX System User Guide Table of Contents Creating/editing Users and Groups Upgrading from V1.9 to DX Central Update Technical precautions WelcomeTrademarks Features IntroductionPre-installation guidelines Avoiding general rack mounting problemsElevated operating ambient temperature System componentsReduced airflow Mechanical loadingCircuit overloading DX system outline DX CentralDX User units USBRack mounting the DX central and User units Rack mounting the XRICCsConnecting the DX system Rack mounting the RICCsConnecting an optional local computer to a DX User Connecting servers to the DX CentralXricc power supply Connecting a Ricc or Xricc PS/2 DX CentralConnecting an Xricc SUN Ricc / XriccConnecting an Xricc USB Connecting an Xricc RS232Connecting the CAT5 cables Connecting the DX User to an RS232 TerminalPower management TerminalConnecting Legacy KVM switches Cascading DX Central unitsConnecting with an Ethernet Crossover cable DX Central Secondary levelConfiguring the primary and slave units Check Cascaded DX configurationBefore logging in you must configure the slaves DX Network ConfigurationConnecting the DX Users when cascading Changing the cascade statusPowering on the system Configuration wizard non-DX cascaded systemConnecting servers/devices in a cascaded system Configuring the DX system LoggingDX System Configuration window Auto detecting system componentsComputer Port Configuration box General tab elementsRS232 Terminal settings Applying changesConfiguring individual input ports Cascaded DX Central units DX Central 1st levelLeft Port No This is the Server port number DX System Cascaded Legacy switches Cascade InputsAdding a Legacy switch type Add New KVM Device boxTo Server Method a Properties boxMethod B Cascade Inputs boxConfiguring the server ports HotKey keyboard Configuring a Power management device Power device settings box elementsAdd New Power profile box elements Add New Power Profile boxConfiguring the connected servers Other settings to configure Dual Power devicesAdmin User name Settings 11.6.3 IP/Cascade Settings Creating/editing Users and Groups Group Access rights Toolbar buttons Creating GroupsGeneral information tab elements Editing Group access rights Creating UsersAdd New User box Arranging devices Users and Groups Details viewServers window Icon MeaningCreating a new folder Saving changes Deleting and renaming foldersAdding devices to a folder Servers/devices display optionsAccessing devices Power on/off, reboot Scanning a group of serversAdjusting the picture quality Connecting to a local computer System requirements for the DX Central Update programConnect Private Disconnect UserRunning the DX Central Update DX Central IP addressDX Central Update Updating the DX User and XRICCS/RICCs ∙ Ricc PS/2Update window Events log DDC buttonsConfiguring Log Traps Log windowTroubleshooting Resetting the DX Central Clearing the LogSaving the Log USB / SUN Combo keys SUN key Combo keyTechnical specifications SystemDX units Terminal hotkeys SUN USBUser guide feedback Germany France Italy DX System