Minicom Advanced Systems 5UM20114 manual Resetting the Switch or Ricc units

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SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP.

Figure 56 The Open box

5.Open the file.

6.Click Start. The Smart CAT5 Switch Update flashes the firmware. On completion the firmware version number appears.

7.Check that the updated version number is correct by pressing

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Firmware Update generates one log file per session that displays a chronological list of actions. You can read the log file in any ASCII text editor. The log file is located in the Windows directory.

Reset

Reset the software for the Smart 16 IP Manager or RICCs when for example the unit hangs or when the mouse fails to work properly. Resetting is done via the Serial port, and avoids the need to shut down the computer.

NOTE! The Reset function does not affect the parameters of the unit settings.

Resetting the Switch or RICC units

To reset the Switch or RICC units:

1.For the Switch, check the Smart Switch Manager option in the Switch Unit box.

For the RICCs, check one or more RICCs in the RICC Units box.

2.From the Options menu choose Advanced / Reset. The units reset. The system should now be operational.

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Contents Smart CAT5 Switch 16 IP Operating Guide Table of Contents Operating the Smart 16 IP system locally Technical precautions TrademarksSmart CAT5 Switch 16 IP system Configuring the IP systemConfiguration via local console Connect To boxMouse, Keyboard and Video configuration Smart 16 IP mouse settingHost system mouse settings Smart 16 IP Video ModesOperating the Smart 16 IP system Login screen LoggingTimeout Work areaRemote Console Keyboard layout Remote consoleControl buttons /toolbar icons Chat window Video settings Chat windowVideo Settings access Mouse synchronizationChoose Options / Mouse Handling / Intelligent Sync Mouse synchronization limitations For Windows XP and 2003 ServerFor Windows 2000 Pro and 2000 Server Single mouse mode Disabling mouse acceleration in for other Operating SystemsRemote Console Settings Remote Console SettingsVarious Remote Console Options Remote Console TypeAccess via Telnet Telnet server commandsTelnet Console Event Log via Ipmi Power ControlStatus via Ipmi File transfer Virtual FloppyInternal power Internal Power ControlKeyboard & Mouse Settings External powerTargeted KVM port Auto Mouse speedKVM Settings Fixed Mouse speedNumber of Ports Default configurationActive Port Duration of PauseKVM Port Settings KVM Port SettingsAppending a socket Inserting a socketChanging the order Video SettingsEnable local video port Noise filterCustom Video Modes Custom Video Modes windowExisting user Password / Confirm passwordUser/Group Management New user nameExisting groups Email address /Mobile numberGroup membership/Member of/Not Member New group nameUser/Group Permissions User/Group Permissions Network Settings IP auto configurationGateway IP address IP addressSubnet mask Primary DNS Server IP addressTelnet port Disable Setup ProtocolDynamic DNS Bandwidth limitationSerial Port Settings Dynamic DNS SettingsSerial Port Settings Serial PortExternal Power Option for Serial port External Power Option Button Press Durations boxSecurity Settings Serial Port 2 external power optionSSL settings SSL Certificate ManagementCSR Telnet Settings IP Access ControlSnmp Settings Anti Brute Force SettingsSnmp settings Ipmi Settings Smart 16 IP Snmp MIBIpmi Settings Ldap Settings Maintenance Updating firmwareMaintenance Features Direct SmartIP LinksIcons are color coded as follows Icon MeaningAccess the Datafile for support Include/modify custom Html codeFrequently Asked Questions Glossary of terms Switching between computers Keyboard hotkeysOSD OSD settings F2 Navigating the OSDSelecting a computer General settings Administrator Status aSecurity User Status U Activating password protectionSupervisor Status S Changing the OSD hotkeyEditing the Switch name 46. F7 DefaultsPorts settings AutoskipEditing the computer name Keyboard KBTime settings Adding/changing a hotkey HkeyScan SCN Label LBL Time out T/O Users settings window UsersSecurity OSD Help window F1Tuning F5 Scanning computers F4Moving the label F6 Installing and running the Control software Using the Control softwareConnecting the RS232 Serial cable Control software system requirementsSelecting a Com port Computer iconsSelecting a computer Communication ErrorView menu Toolbar buttonsLogo and Passwords Read ConfigurationWrite Configuration Renaming a computerSettings LogoFactory default settings Single computer settingsLoading a saved configuration Password protectionUpgrading the Smart 16 IP firmware OSDInstalling the software System requirements for the Update softwareConnecting the Smart 16 IP System Starting and configuring the Update softwareSmart CAT5 Switch Update window Button or Box FunctionOSD version number Switch Unit box, check the Smart Switch Manager optionVerifying the version numbers Smart 16 IP Manager version numberObtaining new firmware Updating the firmware Reset Resetting the Switch or Ricc unitsTroubleshooting tips Electricity failureAppendix a Smart 16 IP Video modes Appendix B Key codes Scrolllock NetWare 6 servers running Java Windows 98 and Windows MEWindows 98 SE and Windows NT4 NetWare 6 servers running Java 1.3.1 CSP8 or CSP9Linux Left Ctrl + Alt + F5 Left Ctrl + Alt + F1Left Ctrl + Alt + F3 Left Ctrl + Alt +F7Regional Offices Operating Guide