ConnectPRO SL2116A manual Starting and configuring the CAT5 KVM Update, Button or Box Function

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2.Choose Multi-Platform CAT5 KVM Softpack.

3.Either run the Multi-Platform CAT5 KVM Update software straight from the CD or install it on the computer’s hard drive and run it from there.

52. Starting and configuring the CAT5 KVM Update

1.Start the CAT5 KVM Update software. The CAT5 KVM Update window appears. See Figure 23.

Figure 23 The Multi-Platform CAT5 KVM Update window

The table below explains the functions of the buttons and boxes in the Multi-Platform CAT5 KVM Update window.

Button or Box	Function
	Selects all CIMs
	Unselects selected CIMs
	Starts firmware download
	Displays the firmware version number
	Displays the hardware version number
	Cancels selected function
	System time
	Displays download status
	Name of Update file

2. From the Options menu choose Com Port. The Com Port box appears.

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Contents MIT-CAT5 Table of Contents Technical precautions Trademarks Compatibility FeaturesIntroduction System componentsCAT5 KVM system configuration Pre-installation guidelinesCAT5 KVM models CAT5 KVM system connections Connecting the CAT5 KVM systemConnecting a SUN CIM Updating the LEDs Connecting the power supplyOperating the CAT5 KVM system Resetting the SwitchRack mounting the CAT5 KVM Rack mounting the CIMsSelecting a computer Keyboard hotkeysOSD Navigating the OSDGeneral settings OSD settings F2Administrator Status a Ports settings 22. F7 DefaultsPorts Settings window Time settingsUsers Time settings windowSecurity Users settings windowTuning F5 OSD Help window F1Scanning computers- F4 Using the Control software Moving the label F6Control software system requirements Installing and running the Control software Connecting the RS232 Serial cableComputer icons Communication ErrorToolbar buttons Read ConfigurationWrite Configuration View menuMake the desired changes Click OK Factory default settings Loading a saved configurationReminder Password protectionSystem requirements for the CAT5 KVM Update software Installing the softwareUpgrading the CAT5 KVM firmware Button or Box Function Starting and configuring the CAT5 KVM UpdateVerifying the version numbers Switch Unit box, check the CAT5 KVM Manager optionObtaining new firmware Updating the firmware ResetUSB SUN Combo keys Troubleshooting tipsOperating Systems Technical specificationsVGA

16 Port KVM, SL2116A, MIT-CAT5 8 specifications

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