Minicom Advanced Systems Smart CAT5 User Manual
SMART CAT5 SWITCH – 108/116
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2. In tr o d uc ti o n
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.
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.
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
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Hot-Swap - disconnect and reconnect computers without rebooting
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Scan-mode operation with variable time interval
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1U Rack mountable
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Operate the system using an On Screen Display (OSD) or Control software or
front panel push buttons or keyboard hotkeys
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Create multi-level cascade arrangements. For example by cascading the Smart
CAT5 116, connect up to up to 256 computers in the system
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The computers can be placed up to 10m/33ft from the Smart CAT5
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Multi-platform — supports PS/2, SUN, and USB computers/servers
2.2 System components
The Smart CAT5 system consists of:
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Smart CAT5 Switch 108 or 116
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Remote Interface Connection cables
(
RICCs) – PS/2, SUN, USB
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RICC on Cable (RoCs) - PS/2, USB
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CAT5 cables (1.5m provided)
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RS232 Serial cable
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Rack mounts for the Smart CAT5 and the RoC/RICCs