Minicom Advanced Systems DX System User Manual
USER GUIDE
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1.2 System components
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DX Switch 432 (4 users) or 832 (8 users)
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DX Users
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DX User IP (has it’s own Guide)
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X Remote Interface Connection cables (XRICCs) – PS/2, SUN, USB,
RS232
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Remote Interface Connection cables (RICC) – PS/2
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Cables - 3 in 1 CPU cable, RS232 Serial cable, Ethernet Crossover cable
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Rack mounts for the DX units and the XRICCs
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Minicom Flash USB key – containing Installation and Operating guides
and Central unit firmware Update program
1.3 Compatibility
The DX is compatible with:
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PS/2, SUN and USB computers/servers
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VGA, SVGA, or XGA monitors
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Novell, LINUX, Windows, UNIX and other major operating systems
2. Pre-installation guidelines
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Switch off all computers/servers
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Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that
are likely to generate electrical noise
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The maximum distance between each device (computer, KVM switches or
second level DX Central) and the DX Central is 100m/330ft. The maximum
distance between the DX Central and the DX User is also 100m/330ft.
distance between the DX Central and the DX User is also 100m/330ft.
2.1 Avoiding general rack mounting problems
Elevated operating ambient temperature
The operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the
room ambient when installing into a closed or multi-unit rack assembly. So install
the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum rated ambient
temperature.
The operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the
room ambient when installing into a closed or multi-unit rack assembly. So install
the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum rated ambient
temperature.