Minicom Advanced Systems 5UM60000 quick start DX User IP II - Quick Start Guide 1. Introduction

DX User IP II - Quick Start Guide

1. Introduction

To take advantage of the DX User IP II full range of features, we recommend you read the softcopy User Guide after performing the Quick Start procedure. It’s in PDF format on the supplied CD or on our website www.minicom.com in the Support section.

Figure 1 illustrates the basic configuration of the DX system with the DX User IP II and DX Users connected to peripheral devices via the DX Central.

Remote

User

Internet / VPN / LAN

Local

LocalUser

User

	MINICOM		DXU - IP II
		Activity	System O K
MINICOM	DX
	User

DX User DX User IP II

DX 432 Central	MINICOM			DX 432
		Powe r	Lin k	Central

1	To computers	32
X-RICC	X-RICC	X-RICC
Computer	Computer	Computer

Figure 1 DX User IP II usage scenario

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	QUICK START GUIDE
LED	Function
Activity	LED solid when a remote user operates the DXU IP II
System OK	LED solid when DX User IP II connected and functioning

2.1 DX User IP II rear panel

Figure 3 illustrates the rear panel of the DX User IP II.

		USB	RS232 Serial			Monitor
		ports	port
www.	I
minicom.com			SERIAL			USER
	0
	POWER	SYSTEM	TERMINAL		SERIAL 2	ETHERNET
		USB		GO LOCK
100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz

		DX Reset		Go Lock				Mouse
		button		button
Power	CAT5 to DX		RS232		Serial 2	Ethernet
					port	port	Keyboard
connector	Central		Terminal port

Figure 3 DX User IP II rear panel ports

DX Reset button

The DX Reset button resets the DX parts of the DX User IP II.

Go Lock button

The Go Lock button disconnects the active remote session and returns control to the local user.

Serial / Serial 2 port

The Serial port is only used for KVM.net managed mode when the DX User IP II is the Master Console – (explained in the softcopy User Guide).

In Standalone and KVM.net enable modes, the Serial 2 port can be used for any RS232 application, e.g. managing a router or power switch.

Terminal port

In Standalone and KVM.net enable modes only, when there are X-RICC RS232s in the DX system, you can control them locally through an RS232 terminal connected to the DX User IP II.

Ethernet - Connects the DX User IP II to an Ethernet network.

DX USER IP II

1.1 Standalone mode or KVM.net

DX User IP II can be used in any of the following 3 modes:

∙Standalone

∙KVM.net enabled

∙KVM.net managed

KVM.net is a centralized IP based system for secure control of servers and network devices, power and user administration in the data center environment. KVM.net combines Out-Of-Band, KVM via IP access with modern IT standards and requirements. It is the most comprehensive remote server maintenance solution available in the market today.

These 3 modes are now explained.

1.1.1 Standalone mode

Standalone mode refers to using the DX User IP II as part of the DX system only and working via the DX AIM interface without KVM.net, for remote KVM access and control via a LAN or Internet connection.

1.1.2 KVM.net enabled / managed

The DX User IP II can be KVM.net enabled or KVM.net managed. Both of these refer to managing and accessing servers connected to the DX system via the KVM.net Manager.

KVM.net enabled means the DX is still capable of working in Standalone mode. KVM.net managed means the DX is fully managed and controlled by KVM.net, access to the AIM interface is blocked but can be achieved where necessary via hotkeys. Details of the differences between KVM.net enabled and managed will be explained in the configuration and operating sections later on in this Guide.

2. DX User IP II front panel

Figure 2 illustrates the DX User IP II front panel.

MINICOM		DXU - IP II
	Activity	System OK

Figure 2 Front panel

The table below explains the functions of the front panel LEDs.

1

DX USER IP II

USB ports

Update the DXU firmware via a Minicom Flash USB key. See the DX User Guide for information on updating firmware.

System port – Used to connect the DX User IP II to the DX Central. KVM ports – Used for optional local console.

3. Pre-installation guidelines

∙Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are likely to generate electrical noise

∙The maximum distance between each device (computer, KVM switch or second level DX Central) and the DX Central is 100m/330ft. The maximum distance between the DX Central and the DX User IP II is also 100m/330ft. For best performance place the DXU IP II as close as possible to the DX Central.

4. Connecting the DX User IP II

Figure 4 below illustrates the connections of the DX User IP to the DX system. See below for more details.

								(Optional)
www								Local
								User
.minicom	0		SERIAL
	I						USER	console
100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz		USB	TERMINAL	GO LOCK	SERIAL 2	ETHERNET
.com	POWER	SYSTEM

CAT5 cable

Remote user

To DX Central

User port

Internet / VPN / LAN

Figure 4 DX User IP connections

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