Minicom Advanced Systems 232 IP, 216 manual Connecting to the network, Connecting the CAT5 cables

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SMART 216 / 232 IP

9.1.2 Connecting a ROC USB

The ROC USB supports Windows 98 SE and later, MAC, SUN and SGI, and all modern Linux distributions. The connections for ROC USB are exactly the same. Figure 9 illustrates the ROC USB and its connections.

To connect the ROC USB:

1.Connect the Screen connector to the computer’s Video port.

2.Connect the USB connector to the computer’s USB port.

To Video port

To USB port

ROC USB

CAT5 cable to switch

Server port

Figure 9 ROC USB

9.2 Connecting to the network

Connect the network cable to the LAN port of the Smart 216 IP. This must be done before powering on the Smart 216 IP.

9.3Connecting the CAT5 cables

1.Connect one connector to the ROCs RJ45 port.

2.Connect the other connector to one of the Smart 216 IP’s Computer ports.

3.Follow the above 2 steps for each computer.

9.4Connecting a KVM console

To operate the system locally, connect a KVM console to the Smart 216 IP:

1.Connect the monitor’s connector to the Smart 216 IP’s Monitor port.

2.Connect the keyboard’s connector to the Smart 216 IP’s Keyboard port.

3.Connect the mouse’s connector to the Smart 216 IP’s Mouse port.

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Contents Smart 216 / 232 IP User Guide Table of Contents Targets page menu Technical precautions WelcomeTrademarks Key features SectionIntroduction System components CompatibilityTerminology Smart 216 IP unitConnector table LED and button tablePre-installation guidelines Avoiding general rack mounting problemsRack mounting the Smart 216 IP Bracket positionsConnecting the system ROCsConnecting a ROC PS/2 ROC USBConnecting to the network Connecting the CAT5 cablesConnecting a KVM console Connecting a ROC USBSetting the IP address Connecting the power supplyLogging into the web interface Changing the Network parametersSSL Certificate notes LoggingConfiguring the system Connecting to a Target serverNetwork Configuration 12.1.1 LANAdministration User Settings 12.1.2 KVM.netAdministrator Adding a userDeleting a user UserAdministration Switch Configuration Blocking a userAdministration Power Management Power ManagementAdministration Serial Settings Administration User TargetsSecurity Settings User Targets ConfigurationPassword Policy Security SSL CertificateMaintenance Switch Upgrade Maintenance RICCs/RoCs UpgradeRestore Factory Settings RICCs/RoCs UpgradeBackup & Restore Set Time & DateSaving changes and logging out Accessing a Target server ToolbarSwitching to a different server Changing the performance settingsAdjusting the Video settings Manual Video AdjustBandwidth RefreshAuto Video Adjust Manual Video Adjustments controlsPower cycle Keyboard key sequencesSynchronizing mouse pointers Click Start RecordingClick Stop Recording Aligning the mice pointers Calibrating mice pointersManual mice synchronization Mouse Settings Dialog box ExamplesAdjustments in general Minicom icon menu featuresFull screen mode Disconnecting the remote sessionChanging the password Targets page menuEvent log Downloading the log Clearing the logOSD Navigating the OSD Main windowSelecting a computer Power management hotkey left Shift, F12 Moving the Confirmation label F1Tuning F5 Settings window F2DDC F10 Video resolution and refresh rates Saving changes to the settingsTechnical specifications ROC PS/2 ROC USBSafety User guide feedbackWeee compliance Regional Offices