User Guide Switch Smart CAT5

SMART CAT5 SWITCH

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2. Introduction

Access and control multiple multi-platform computers from one Keyboard Video

Mouse (KVM) console with the Smart CAT5 Switch (Smart CAT5) system. The

Smart CAT5 comes in 108 and 116 models. Connect up to 8 computers to the 108

model, and up to 16 to the 116 model.

The Smart CAT5 is based on Minicom’s innovative RoC technology in which each

computer/ server is directly connected to the switch via RIC on Cable (RoC) using

standard CAT5 cable at a distance of up to 30m/99ft in a star configuration. The

system also works with Minicom’s RICCs using standard CAT5 cable up to 10m/33ft

The system can contain a mixture of RoCs and RICCs.

No external power is needed at

the remote RoC/RICCs.

2.1 Features

· Hot-Swap - disconnect and reconnect computers without rebooting

· Scan-mode operation with variable time interval

· 1U Rack mountable

· Operate the system using an On Screen Display (OSD) or Control software or

front panel push buttons or keyboard hotkeys

· Create multi-level cascade arrangements. For example by cascading the Smart

CAT5 116, connect up to up to 256 computers in the system

· The computers can be placed up to 10m/33ft from the Smart CAT5

· Multi-platform — supports PS/2, SUN, and USB computers/servers

2.2 System components

The Smart CAT5 system consists of:

· Smart CAT5 Switch 108 or 116

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

· RICC on Cable (RoCs) - PS/2, USB

· CAT5 cables (1.5m provided)

· RS232 Serial cable

· Rack mounts for the Smart CAT5 and the RoC/RICCs