User guide
Table Of Contents
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Installation
- 3 Configuring the Network
- 3.1 Boot-Up Process
- 3.2 Logging Onto the Web Configuration Interface
- 3.3 Configuring the Network Settings
- 3.4 Configuring Network SNMP Settings
- 3.5 Configuring User Settings
- 3.6 Configuring the KVM Switch
- 3.7 Configuring the Security Settings
- 3.8 Performing Additional Configuration Operations
- 3.9 Reloading a Page
- 3.10 Saving Changes and Logging Out
- 4 Conducting a Remote Session
- 4.1 Starting a Remote Session
- 4.2 Sharing a Remote Session
- 4.3 Displaying the Toolbar
- 4.4 Setting the Session Profile
- 4.5 Verifying Remote Presence Solutions Information
- 4.6 Changing the Video Performance Settings
- 4.7 Adjusting the Video
- 4.8 Managing Keyboard Sequences
- 4.9 Synchronizing Mouse Pointers
- 4.10 Switching to a Different Server
- 4.11 Disconnecting the Remote Session
- 5 Troubleshooting – Safe Mode
- 6 Operating the SmartRack 116 IP Switching System Locally
- Activating Password Protection
- Changing the OSD Hotkey
- Activating Autoskip
- Serial Port
- Changing the Keyboard Language
- Editing the Switch Name
- Restoring OSD to Factory Defaults (F7)
- 6.3 Upgrading the SmartRack 116 IP Firmware
- 6.3.1 Downloading Update Software and Latest Firmware
- 6.3.2 Update Software System Requirements
- 6.3.3 Connecting the SmartRack 116 IP System
- 6.3.4 Connecting the RS232 Download Cable
- 6.3.5 Installing the Software
- 6.3.6 Starting and Configuring the Update Software
- 6.3.7 Verifying the Version Numbers
- 6.3.8 Obtaining New Firmware
- 6.3.9 Restoring Factory Settings
- 6.4 Troubleshooting – Update Software
- 7 Technical Specifications
- 8 Video Resolution and Refresh Rates
- 9 SNMP Events Table

About this Document
User Guide | iii
About this Document
This document provides installation and operation instructions for the SmartRack 116
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, SmartRack
116 IP product overview, features and benefits of
SmartRack 116 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.
Pg. 13
2
Installation Li
sts SmartRack 116 IP system components, describes
the functionalities of the SmartRack 116 IP ports, and
provides instructions for rack mounting the unit and
connecting the system.
Pg. 15
3
Configuring the
Ne
twork
Provides instructions for logging into the Web
configuration interface, configuring the device ID, IP
address, and Centralized Management settings,
enabling and configuring SNMP, adding, editing,
removing, and blocking system Users, configuring the
KVM switch, and security settings. It also provides
instructions for installing an SSL certificate, upgrading
firmware, restoring factory settings, 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, manage keyboard
sequences, synchronize mouse pointers, switch to a
different server or device, and disconnect the remote
session.
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5 Troubleshooting –
Safe Mode
Describes how to enter Safe mode, restore factory
defaults, and restore device firmware.
Pg. 68
6
Operating the
S
martRack 116 IP
Switching System
Locally
Describes how to operate SmartRack 116 IP using the
keyboard hotkeys and the OSD, how to upgrade the
firmware, and how to troubleshoot problems that occur
when updating the software.
Pg. 72
7
Technical
S
pecifications
Lists and describes SmartRack 116 IP specifications. Pg. 94