Minicom Advanced Systems 5UM20114 manual Maintenance, Updating firmware

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Name of user-entry object class - The object class that identifies a user in the LDAP directory. To use the default leave this field empty. The default depends on the selected LDAP server type.

User search subfilter - Refine the search for users that should be known to the Smart 16 IP.

36.Maintenance

From the Smart 16 IP Menu choose Maintenance. The Smart 16 IP Maintenance window appears.

Board Summary - This contains information about the Smart 16 IP and its current firmware.

Updating firmware

You can receive firmware updates by email or download them from the Minicom Web site. Save the firmware file on the client computer.

To update the firmware:

1.Scroll down the Maintenance window. Under Maintenance features click Update Firmware. The Update Firmware window appears. See Figure 35.

Figure 35 Update Firmware window

2.Locate and upload the firmware file from your client system. In case of any errors the upload will be aborted.

After a smooth upload the Update Firmware panel appears showing the current firmware version number and the uploaded firmware version number.

3.Press the Update button. The firmware updates. Warning! This process is irreversible; ensure the Smart 16 IP's power supply won't be interrupted during the update process, as this may cause damage.

4.When prompted reset Smart 16 IP manually by pressing the

button. When pressed all connections to the administration or Remote console close. 30 seconds later, Smart 16 IP runs with the new firmware. You must login again.

Attention: Only experienced staff members or administrators should perform a firmware update.

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Contents Smart CAT5 Switch 16 IP Operating Guide Table of Contents Operating the Smart 16 IP system locally Trademarks Technical precautionsConfiguring the IP system Smart CAT5 Switch 16 IP systemConnect To box Configuration via local consoleSmart 16 IP mouse setting Mouse, Keyboard and Video configurationHost system mouse settings Smart 16 IP Video ModesOperating the Smart 16 IP system Logging Login screenTimeout Work areaRemote Console Remote console Keyboard layoutControl buttons /toolbar icons Chat window Chat window Video settingsVideo Settings access Mouse synchronizationChoose Options / Mouse Handling / Intelligent Sync Mouse synchronization limitations For Windows XP and 2003 ServerFor Windows 2000 Pro and 2000 Server Disabling mouse acceleration in for other Operating Systems Single mouse modeRemote Console Settings Remote Console SettingsRemote Console Type Various Remote Console OptionsAccess via Telnet Telnet server commandsTelnet Console File transfer Virtual Floppy Power ControlStatus via Ipmi Event Log via IpmiInternal Power Control Internal powerExternal power Keyboard & Mouse SettingsAuto Mouse speed Targeted KVM portFixed Mouse speed KVM SettingsDuration of Pause Default configurationActive Port Number of PortsKVM Port Settings KVM Port SettingsInserting a socket Appending a socketNoise filter Video SettingsEnable local video port Changing the orderCustom Video Modes window Custom Video ModesNew user name Password / Confirm passwordUser/Group Management Existing userNew group name Email address /Mobile numberGroup membership/Member of/Not Member Existing groupsUser/Group Permissions User/Group Permissions IP auto configuration Network SettingsPrimary DNS Server IP address IP addressSubnet mask Gateway IP addressBandwidth limitation Disable Setup ProtocolDynamic DNS Telnet portDynamic DNS Settings Serial Port SettingsSerial Port Serial Port SettingsExternal Power Option for Serial port Button Press Durations box External Power OptionSerial Port 2 external power option Security SettingsSSL Certificate Management SSL settingsCSR IP Access Control Telnet SettingsAnti Brute Force Settings Snmp SettingsSnmp settings Smart 16 IP Snmp MIB Ipmi SettingsIpmi Settings Ldap Settings Updating firmware MaintenanceDirect SmartIP Links Maintenance FeaturesIcon Meaning Icons are color coded as followsInclude/modify custom Html code Access the Datafile for supportFrequently Asked Questions Glossary of terms Switching between computers Keyboard hotkeysOSD OSD settings F2 Navigating the OSDSelecting a computer General settings Administrator Status aSecurity Changing the OSD hotkey Activating password protectionSupervisor Status S User Status UAutoskip 46. F7 DefaultsPorts settings Editing the Switch nameKeyboard KB Editing the computer nameTime settings Adding/changing a hotkey HkeyScan SCN Label LBL Time out T/O Users Users settings windowOSD Help window F1 SecurityTuning F5 Scanning computers F4Moving the label F6 Control software system requirements Using the Control softwareConnecting the RS232 Serial cable Installing and running the Control softwareComputer icons Selecting a Com portToolbar buttons Communication ErrorView menu Selecting a computerRenaming a computer Read ConfigurationWrite Configuration Logo and PasswordsLogo SettingsPassword protection Single computer settingsLoading a saved configuration Factory default settingsOSD Upgrading the Smart 16 IP firmwareStarting and configuring the Update software System requirements for the Update softwareConnecting the Smart 16 IP System Installing the softwareButton or Box Function Smart CAT5 Switch Update windowSmart 16 IP Manager version number Switch Unit box, check the Smart Switch Manager optionVerifying the version numbers OSD version numberObtaining new firmware Updating the firmware Resetting the Switch or Ricc units ResetElectricity failure Troubleshooting tipsAppendix a Smart 16 IP Video modes Appendix B Key codes Scrolllock NetWare 6 servers running Java 1.3.1 CSP8 or CSP9 Windows 98 and Windows MEWindows 98 SE and Windows NT4 NetWare 6 servers running JavaLinux Left Ctrl + Alt +F7 Left Ctrl + Alt + F1Left Ctrl + Alt + F3 Left Ctrl + Alt + F5Regional Offices Operating Guide