User guide

Introduction
Terminology
12 | Smart 216/232 IP
 Web-based control – Browser based control to a target server from any location,
via a secured standard IP connection.
 Security – Supports the highest security standards for encryption (256-bit AES
and HTTPS) and authentication for remote user and advanced OSD management,
with multi-layer security for the local user.
 Centralized Management – Can be controlled by Minicom’s Centralized Management
system – AccessIT, for centralized over-IP management of distributed data center
locations.
1.2 Terminology
The following table describes terms used in this guide.
Term Definition
Target server
The computer/server that is accessed remotely via Smart 216/232 IP
Client computer
The PC running a remote Smart 216/232 IP session
Remote session
The process of accessing and controlling target servers connected to Smart 216/232 IP
from a user workstation
1.3 Compatibility
Smart 216/232 IP is compatible with:
 PS/2, SUN, and USB computers/servers
 VGA, SVGA, and XGA monitors
 Windows, Linux, UNIX, and other major operating systems
1.4 Client Computer Operating System
The client computer operating system must be one of the following:
 Windows 2000 or later, with Firefox 3 or Internet Explorer 32-bit 7.0 or later
version
 Linux with Firefox 3; 128-bit encryption support is required
1.5 Technical Precautions
This equipment generates radio frequency energy, and if not installed in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause radio frequency interference.