Minicom Advanced Systems Smart CAT5 manual Communication Error message, Electricity failure

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7.1.4 Communication Error message

When using Firmware Update software you may sometimes get a Communication Error message.

When updating a unit and a Communication Error message appears, do the following:

1.Check that the RS232 Serial cable’s RS232 connector is connected to the Switch’s Communication port.

2.Check that the RS232 Serial cable’s DB9F connector is connected to the DB9M Serial port on the CPU’s rear panel.

3.Restart the download process.

7.1.5Electricity failure

When the electricity fails while updating the Smart CAT5 firmware, do the following:

If the electricity fails during the firmware update of the Switch, a Communication Error message appears. Simply resume the firmware update by opening the folder that contains the firmware update file and continue from there.

If the electricity fails during the firmware update of the RoC/RICCs a Not Responding or Upgrade Error message appears. Restart the upgrade from the beginning.

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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 WelcomeIntroduction FeaturesSystem components 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 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 Keyboard hotkeys Operating the Smart CAT5 systemDisplaying the OSD Navigating the OSD OSD settings F2Selecting a computer 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 Connecting the RS232 Serial cable Using the Control softwareControl software system requirements Installing and running the Control software Selecting a Com portComputer icons Icon Meaning Communication ErrorView menu Read Configuration Write ConfigurationToolbar buttons Get StatusSettings Logo and PasswordsEdit menu Factory default settings Loading a saved configurationReminder Password protection Administrator Status aSupervisor Status S User Status USystem requirements for the Smart CAT5 Update software Connecting the Smart CAT5 systemInstalling the software 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 Troubleshooting Resetting the unitsSetting default values for the OSD Getting the current statusCommunication Error message Electricity failureRicc SUN keyboard emulation USB / SUN Combo keys SUN key Combo keyTechnical specifications VGAUser guide feedback SafetyWeee Compliance Regional Offices