Minicom Advanced Systems manual Cascading Smart CAT5 switches

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SMART CAT5 SWITCH – 108/116

With the Smart CAT5 116 model, connect up to up to 256 computers through cascading.

A lower level Switch must have a different hotkey to display its OSD than a higher level switch. Changing the OSD display hotkey is explained on page 18 below.

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Contents Smart CAT5 Switch 108 User Guide Table of Contents Using the Control software Setting default values for the OSD Technical precautions WelcomeSystem components FeaturesIntroduction Smart CAT5 system configuration CompatibilityPre-installation guidelines Smart CAT5 modelsConnecting the Smart CAT5 system Connecting a RoC/RICC PS/2Connecting a RoC/RICC USB Ricc PS/2Connecting the KVM console Connecting a Ricc SUNConnecting the CAT5 cables 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 Operating the Smart CAT5 systemKeyboard 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 F1Moving the label F6 Tuning F5Scanning computers- F4 Sending monitor emulation information to RoC/RICCs F10Updating the DDC information Control software system requirements Using the Control softwareConnecting the RS232 Serial cable Installing and running the Control software Selecting a Com portView menu Communication ErrorComputer icons Icon Meaning Toolbar buttons Read ConfigurationWrite Configuration Get StatusEdit menu Logo and PasswordsSettings Reminder Loading a saved configurationFactory default settings Supervisor Status S Password protectionAdministrator Status a User Status UInstalling the software System requirements for the Smart CAT5 Update softwareConnecting the Smart CAT5 system Starting and configuring the Smart CAT5 UpdateButton or Box Function Switch Unit box, check the Smart CAT5 Manager option Verifying the version numbersObtaining new firmware Updating the firmware Open boxSmart CAT5 Switch 108/116 Setting default values for the OSD TroubleshootingResetting the units Getting the current statusCommunication Error message Electricity failureRicc SUN keyboard emulation USB / SUN Combo keys SUN key Combo keyTechnical specifications VGAWeee Compliance SafetyUser guide feedback Regional Offices
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