User guide

About this Document
User Guide | iii
About this Document
This document provides installation and operation instructions for the Smart 216/232
IP system, produced by Minicom Advanced Systems Limited. It is intended for system
administrators and network managers.
Chapters and Their Contents
1 Introduction Provides an introduction to the document, Smart
216/232 IP product overview, features and benefits of
Smart 216/232 IP, client computer operating system
requirements, technical precautions, trademarks, and
terminology used in the document. It also describes
how to safely handle the device, provide feedback on
the user guide, and WEEE Information for Minicom
Customers and Recyclers.
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2
Installation Lis
ts Smart 216/232 IP system components, describes
the functionalities of the Smart 216/232 IP elements,
and provides instructions for rack mounting the unit
and connecting the system.
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3
Configuring the
Ne
twork
Provides instructions for logging into the Web
configuration interface, configuring the device ID, IP
address, and Centralized Management settings,
adding, editing, removing, and blocking system Users,
configuring the KVM switch, Serial port, security, user
targets, system date and time, power outlets, and
power device settings. It also provides instructions for
installing an SSL certificate, upgrading firmware,
upgrading RICCs/ROCs, restoring factory settings,
backing up and restoring configuration data, and
saving changes and logging out.
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4
Conducting a Remote
Sess
ion
Describes how to start a remote session, set the
session profile, full screen mode, view system
information, adjust video settings, power manage
target servers, manage keyboard sequences,
synchronize mouse pointers, switch to a different
server or device, and disconnect the remote session.
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5
Managing the Events
Log
Describes how to view, reload, clear, and save the
Events Log.
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6
Troubleshooting –
Rest
oring Factory
Settings
Describes how to restore the device to its factory
settings using a USB drive.
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7
Operating the Smart D
escribes how to operate Smart 216/232 IP using the Pg. 77