Minicom Advanced Systems DX System 2. Pre-installation guidelines

USER GUIDE

1.2 System components

· DX Switch 432 (4 users) or 832 (8 users)

· DX Users

· DX User IP (has it’s own Guide)

· X Remote Interface Connection cables (XRICCs) – PS/2, SUN, USB,

RS232

· Remote Interface Connection cables (RICC) – PS/2

· Cables - 3 in 1 CPU cable, RS232 Serial cable, Ethernet Crossover cable

· Rack mounts for the DX units and the XRICCs

· Minicom Flash USB key – containing Installation and Operating guides

and Central unit firmware Update program

1.3 Compatibility

The DX is compatible with:

· PS/2, SUN and USB computers/servers

· VGA, SVGA, or XGA monitors

· Novell, LINUX, Windows, UNIX and other major operating systems

2. Pre-installation guidelines

· Switch off all computers/servers

· 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 switches or

second level DX Central) and the DX Central is 100m/330ft. The maximum

distance between the DX Central and the DX User is also 100m/330ft.

2.1 Avoiding general rack mounting problems

Elevated operating ambient temperature

The operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the

room ambient when installing into a closed or multi-unit rack assembly. So install

the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum rated ambient

temperature.