Minicom Advanced Systems MX II User Manual

 

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The Phantom MX II system from Minicom is a CAT5 based KVM switching 
solution for multi-server management. It features 2-User control and mixed multi-
platform support on one CAT5 line. It also features Minicom’s unique distributed 
switching technology.  

Shielded CAT5 FTP cables connect the Phantom MX II system in a loop. The total 
length of the CAT5 cables in the system can be up to 110m/360ft, see the 
configuration diagram on page 4. 

2 users working at 2 Phantom Managers control the remote computers. The 2 users 
control the system through the MX II and the Universal Phantom Manager (UPM). 
Each remote computer is connected to a micro-sized Phantom Specter II. For 2-user 
functionality you must use the Phantom Specter II model. 

This Quick Installation Guide illustrates the MX II and explains how to install it. 
For further information please see the softcopy Installation Guide on the Marketing 
& Documentation CD.  

To connect the UPM see the UPM Quick Installation Guide in the UPM package. 

To run the Phantom system the MX II does not need to be connected to a computer. 
When you do connect a computer use the 3 in 1 CPU cable illustrated below. 

The cables below connect to the MX II. 

Shielded CAT5 FTP cable

3 in 1 CPU cable

 

The MX II and UPM are rack mountable. They can be mounted together or 
separately. To obtain a 19” rack tray order P/N 5AC00202.