Minicom Advanced Systems 5UM20114 manual Obtaining new firmware Updating the firmware

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OPERATING GUIDE.

To verify the RICC version number:

1.Open the Smart CAT5 Switch Update program.

2.Check one or more or all of the RICCs.

3.Click . The firmware version number appears after the RICC number.

4.Click . The hardware version number appears after the RICC number.

When “Not responding” appears, there is no computer connected, or it is switched off.

Obtaining new firmware

Download the latest firmware for your system from www.minicom.com

Updating the firmware

Warning!

Never switch off any computer connected to the Smart 16 IP system during the updating process.

To update the firmware:

1.Open the Smart CAT5 Switch Update program.

2.In the Smart CAT5 Switch Update window, check the appropriate option in the Switch Unit box or the desired RICC.

3.From the File menu, choose Open. The Open box appears. See Figure 56.

4.Navigate to the folder that contains the firmware update file. You may only see the files that match the file selection mask.

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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 configurationOperating the Smart 16 IP system Host system mouse settingsSmart 16 IP Video Modes Logging Login screenRemote Console TimeoutWork area Remote console Keyboard layoutControl buttons /toolbar icons Chat window Chat window Video settingsChoose Options / Mouse Handling / Intelligent Sync Video Settings accessMouse synchronization For Windows 2000 Pro and 2000 Server Mouse synchronization limitationsFor Windows XP and 2003 Server Disabling mouse acceleration in for other Operating Systems Single mouse modeRemote Console Settings Remote Console SettingsRemote Console Type Various Remote Console OptionsTelnet Console Access via TelnetTelnet server commands Status via Ipmi Power ControlEvent Log via Ipmi File transfer Virtual FloppyInternal Power Control Internal powerExternal power Keyboard & Mouse SettingsAuto Mouse speed Targeted KVM portFixed Mouse speed KVM SettingsActive Port Default configurationNumber of Ports Duration of PauseKVM Port Settings KVM Port SettingsInserting a socket Appending a socketEnable local video port Video SettingsChanging the order Noise filterCustom Video Modes window Custom Video ModesUser/Group Management Password / Confirm passwordExisting user New user nameGroup membership/Member of/Not Member Email address /Mobile numberExisting groups New group nameUser/Group Permissions User/Group Permissions IP auto configuration Network SettingsSubnet mask IP addressGateway IP address Primary DNS Server IP addressDynamic DNS Disable Setup ProtocolTelnet port Bandwidth limitationDynamic 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 OSD Switching between computersKeyboard hotkeys Selecting a computer OSD settings F2Navigating the OSD Security General settingsAdministrator Status a Supervisor Status S Activating password protectionUser Status U Changing the OSD hotkeyPorts settings 46. F7 DefaultsEditing the Switch name AutoskipKeyboard KB Editing the computer nameScan SCN Label LBL Time out T/O Time settingsAdding/changing a hotkey Hkey Users Users settings windowOSD Help window F1 SecurityMoving the label F6 Tuning F5Scanning computers F4 Connecting the RS232 Serial cable Using the Control softwareInstalling and running the Control software Control software system requirementsComputer icons Selecting a Com portView menu Communication ErrorSelecting a computer Toolbar buttonsWrite Configuration Read ConfigurationLogo and Passwords Renaming a computerLogo SettingsLoading a saved configuration Single computer settingsFactory default settings Password protectionOSD Upgrading the Smart 16 IP firmwareConnecting the Smart 16 IP System System requirements for the Update softwareInstalling the software Starting and configuring the Update softwareButton or Box Function Smart CAT5 Switch Update windowVerifying the version numbers Switch Unit box, check the Smart Switch Manager optionOSD version number Smart 16 IP Manager 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 Windows 98 SE and Windows NT4 Windows 98 and Windows MENetWare 6 servers running Java NetWare 6 servers running Java 1.3.1 CSP8 or CSP9Linux Left Ctrl + Alt + F3 Left Ctrl + Alt + F1Left Ctrl + Alt + F5 Left Ctrl + Alt +F7Regional Offices Operating Guide