USER GUIDE
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Section I This section explains how to configure and operate the Smart 216 / 232 IP system
remotely over IP.
Section II on page 39, explains how to operate the Smart 216 / 232 IP switching
system locally through the On Screen Display (OSD).
2. Introduction All references throughout this guide to the Smart 216 IP refer equally to the Smart
232 IP. The two units are functionally the same. The Smart 216 IP has 16 Server
ports and the Smart 232 IP has 32 Server ports.
The Smart 216 IP extends your KVM (keyboard, video, and mouse) from any
computer or server over TCP/IP via LAN, WAN or Internet connection. Now 2
remote users can control, monitor and manage up to 16 remote (PS/2, USB) servers
simultaneously from wherever they are, inside or outside the organization.
Simultaneously 1 local user can also access the servers. Simultaneously 2 more
remote users can operate serial devices such as routers or managed network
switches. Alternatively, 1 more user can use a PDU.
The Smart 216 IP is a cost-effective hardware solution, for secure remote KVM
access & control of 16 (32 for the Smart 232 IP) computers/servers from the BIOS
level - independent of the OS.
The Smart 216 IP is based on Minicom’s innovative ROC technology in which
each computer/server is directly connected to the switch via ROC dongles using
only standard CAT5 cable at a distance of up to 30m/100ft in a star configuration.
No external power is needed at the remote ROC.
3. Key features BIOS level control to any server’s brand and model, regardless of the server
condition and network connectivity, covering the entire spectrum of crash
scenarios.
Compatible with all major operating systems. Supports many hardware and
software configurations for the remote client and the Target server computers, as
well as the KVM switch in use
Web-based control - Browser Control to a Target server, from any location via
secured standard IP connection.