Minicom Advanced Systems DX System manual Connecting with an Ethernet Crossover cable

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DX SYSTEM

7.1 Connecting with an Ethernet Crossover cable

To connect a secondary level DX Central with an Ethernet Crossover cable:

Connect the Ethernet Crossover cable connectors to the Ethernet ports of the 2 DX Centrals units, as illustrated in Figure 16.

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7.2 Connecting to a network hub/switch To connect to a network hub/switch:

Connect Ethernet Straight cables to the Ethernet ports of the DX Centrals units, as illustrated in Figure 17.

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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 Trademarks Technical precautionsWelcome Features IntroductionPre-installation guidelines Avoiding general rack mounting problemsElevated operating ambient temperature System componentsCircuit overloading Reduced airflowMechanical loading 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 RICCsXricc power supply Connecting an optional local computer to a DX UserConnecting servers to the DX Central Connecting a Ricc or Xricc PS/2 DX CentralConnecting an Xricc SUN Ricc / XriccConnecting an Xricc USB Connecting an Xricc RS232 Connecting 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 statusConnecting servers/devices in a cascaded system Powering on the systemConfiguration wizard non-DX 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 windowSaving the Log Troubleshooting Resetting the DX CentralClearing the Log USB / SUN Combo keys SUN key Combo keyDX units Technical specificationsSystem Terminal hotkeys SUN USBUser guide feedback Germany France Italy DX System
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