Universal Phantom Manager
Quick Installation Guide
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QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
5. UPM accessories
The accessories below are explained fully in the softcopy Guide.
UNIVERSAL PHANTOM MANAGER
1. What is the Phantom system?
The Phantom system from Minicom is a distributed KVM switching solution for 1 or more users. In the
The Phantom system supports mixed type and
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This Quick Installation Guide illustrates the Universal Phantom Manager (UPM) and explains how to install it. For further information please see the softcopy Guide on the Marketing & Documentation CD.
2. Connecting a computer to the UPM
To run the Phantom system the UPM does not need to be connected to a computer.
A computer must be connected to the UPM to perform Phantom applications such as upgrading firmware or renumbering Remote units. This is discussed in detail in softcopy User Guide.
When you do connect a computer use the 3 in 1 CPU cable illustrated below.
3. The UPM cables
The cables below connect to the UPM.
3 in 1 CPU cable | Shielded CAT5 FTP cable |
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4. Rack mounting
The UPM is rack mountable. To obtain a 19” bracket, order P/N 5AC00202.
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3 in 1 CPU cable
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6. Pre-installation instructions
Disconnect all computers from the electrical power supply.
Cables should be placed away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are likely to generate electrical noise. Caution: For continued protection against risk of fire, replace with the same type and rating of fuse only.
7. Connecting the UPM
The figure below illustrates the rear of the UPM.
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To System port
Shielded CAT5
FTP cable
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To computer's Mouse port
To computer's Keyboard port
To computer's Video port
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Connect a keyboard, monitor, mouse plus the 3 in 1 CPU cable and Power cord to the UPM and computer as illustrated in the figure below. Connect the Power cord. Only use the power cord supplied with the UPM.
Note! Connecting a computer and the 3 in 1 CPU cable is optional.
To Phantom Remote
System In port
8. The Terminal port
When using RS232 servers in the system, you have the option of operating these servers through the computer’s Terminal emulation or through an optional terminal connected to the Terminal port.
9. What happens next?
Install the Phantom Remotes as explained in The Phantom Remote – Quick Installation Guide. Give the Remotes ID numbers and configure keyboard settings explained in the Read This First (RTF). The Phantom system is then ready for use.
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