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Page 1: User Guide
SmartRack 116 User Guide 1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA www.tripplite.com/support Copyright ©2012 Tripp Lite. All rights reserved. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
SMARTRACK 116 SWITCH Table of Contents 1. Welcome ..........................3 2. Introduction........................... 4 2.1 Features............................. 4 2.2 Compatibility ............................. 4 3. System components......................5 3.1 Hardware kit contents........................5 3.2 Pre-installation guidelines........................ 6 3.3 Avoiding general rack mounting problems ..................6 3.4 Connecting to a rack......................... - Page 3 USER GUIDE 5.2.8 Users............................23 5.2.9 Security ............................24 5.2.10 The OSD HELP window – F1..................... 25 5.2.11 Scanning computers– F4 ......................25 5.2.12 Tuning – F5 ..........................26 5.2.13 Moving the label – F6......................... 26 5.2.14 DDC – F10..........................26 5.2.14.1 Updating the DDC information ....................
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Page 4: Welcome
SMARTRACK 116 SWITCH 1 . We l c om e Thank you for buying the SmartRack 116 system. This system is produced by Minicom Advanced Systems Limited. Technical precautions This equipment generates radio frequency energy and if not installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause radio frequency interference. -
Page 5: Introduction
USER GUIDE 2 . I nt r od u c t i on Access and control multiple multi-platform computers from one Keyboard Video Mouse (KVM) console with the SmartRack 116 Switch system. Connect up to 16 computers to the SmartRack 116. The SmartRack 116 is based on Minicom’s innovative ROC technology in which each computer / server is directly connected to the switch via a ROC using standard CAT5 cable at a distance of up to 30m/100ft in a star configuration. -
Page 6: System Components
SMARTRACK 116 SWITCH 3 . S ys t e m c om p on e nt s The SmartRack 116 system consists of: SmartRack 116: Console + KVM Switch ROCs - PS/2, USB CAT5 cables (1.5m provided with ROCs) ... -
Page 7: Pre-Installation Guidelines
USER GUIDE Flat screws x 6 (for rail mount to console body) Screws x 6 Bracket A with thumbscrew x 2 Screws x4 Keys x 2. 3.2 Pre-installation guidelines Switch off all computers Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are likely to generate electrical noise ... -
Page 8: Connecting To A Rack
SMARTRACK 116 SWITCH Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. Give attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g. use of power strips). 3.4 Connecting to a rack Note! For increased rack depth of between 800 ~ 990mm, first change the bracket to the medium or long bracket, see section 3.5 on page 9. - Page 9 USER GUIDE Figure 4 Installing front and rear bracket on cabinet 5. Tighten the 7 screws as shown below. Figure 5 Tightening the 7 screws 6. Repeat the steps above to connect the other rail to the other side of the rack. 7.
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Page 10: Using The Medium Or Longer Bracket
SMARTRACK 116 SWITCH Figure 7 Rail–lock switch 9. Connect three flat screws to the rear of the console on both sides. See figure below. Figure 8 Connecting three flat screws to the rear of the console The console now sits snugly in the rack, see Figure 9. Figure 9 Console in the rack 3.5 Using the medium or longer bracket For a rack depth of 800 ~ 905mm, use the medium bracket. - Page 11 USER GUIDE Figure 10 Loosening the 7 screws Remove the six (different) screws as shown below. Figure 11 Removing the six screws 2. Take the rear bracket out, see below. Figure 12 Taking the rear bracket out 3. Insert the medium/long bracket into the rail then adjust the bracket to fit your cabinet.
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Page 12: Connecting The Kvm Switch 116
SMARTRACK 116 SWITCH Figure 13 Inserting and tightening the medium/long bracket 5. Repeat the above steps for the other side. 6. Go to section 3.4 Connecting to a rack. 3.6 Connecting the KVM Switch 116 1. Connect the bracket A to the sides of the Switch using the two 6mm screws provided see figure below. -
Page 13: The Smartrack 116 System Configuration
USER GUIDE Figure 16 Tightening the thumbscrews 4 . T h e S m a r t Ra c k 11 6 s ys t e m c on f i g ur a t i o n You connect servers to the SmartRack 116 via ROCs. Figure 17 illustrates the basic configuration of the 116 Switch. -
Page 14: The Kvm Switch 116
SMARTRACK 116 SWITCH 4.1 The KVM Switch 116 MINICOM SMARTRACK116 SW ITCH Download Power connector Server ports connector Figure 18 116 Switch ports 4.1.1.1 Connector table Connector Function Download To update firmware of the OSD, Switch and ROCS. Server ports Connect to servers via ROCs 4.2 Connecting ROCs to servers Each computer/server is directly connected to the Switch 116 via the appropriate ROC... -
Page 15: Connecting A Roc Ps/2
USER GUIDE 4.2.1 Connecting a ROC PS/2 Figure 21 illustrates the ROC PS/2 connections. You can connect the ROC PS/2 to a powered on computer, but it must be in the following order: 1. Connect the Mouse connector to the computer’s Mouse port. 2. -
Page 16: Connecting The Cat5 Cables
SMARTRACK 116 SWITCH To Video port To USB port ROC USB CAT5 cable to switch Server port Figure 22 ROC USB 4.3 Connecting the CAT5 cables 1. Connect one connector to the ROC’s RJ45 port. 2. Connect the other connector to one of the SmartRack Switch Server ports. 3. -
Page 17: Operating The Smartrack 116 System
USER GUIDE Top level SmartRack 116 Switch Set Switch MINICOM Hotkey to Ctrl-Ctrl SMARTRACK 116 SWITCH To ROCs Second level Smart CAT5 Switch Switch COMPUTER Hotkey Shift-Shift POWER 100-250 VAC 50/60 Hz (default) To ROCs Second level Smart CAT5 Switch Switch COMPUTER Hotkey... -
Page 18: Displaying The Osd
SMARTRACK 116 SWITCH 5.2 Displaying the OSD To display the OSD: Press Shift twice. The OSD Main window appears. See Figure 24. Lines with blue text show active computers. Lines with grey text show inactive computers. The Type column indicates whether a computer “C” or another switch “S” is connected to the port. -
Page 19: The General Settings
USER GUIDE Figure 25 Settings window Note! When the OSD is password protected (explained below) only the Administrator Note! When the OSD is password protected (explained below) only the Administrator has access to the F2 settings window. 5.2.4 The General settings With the GENERAL line highlighted, press Enter. -
Page 20: Supervisor (Status S)
SMARTRACK 116 SWITCH 5.2.4.3 Supervisor (Status S) The Supervisor can: Fully access any computer Access the following OSD functions only –F4 Scan, F5 Tune and F6 Moving the Confirmation label. 5.2.4.4 User (Status U) There are 6 different Users in the SmartRack 116 system. Each User has a Profile set by the Administrator that defines the access level to different computers. -
Page 21: Displaying The Osd Of Cascaded Switches
USER GUIDE 5.2.4.6 Displaying the OSD of cascaded switches When you have cascaded Smart CAT5 Switches, a lower level Switch must have a different OSD display hotkey than a higher level switch. (See page 15.) The hotkeys can be any of the following: ... -
Page 22: Changing The Keyboard Language
SMARTRACK 116 SWITCH To change the Serial port setting: 1. Navigate to the Serial port line. 2. Toggle between the options using the Spacebar. 5.2.4.9 Changing the Keyboard language In the OSD the names of the computers can be written in 3 different languages be written in 3 different languages –... -
Page 23: Keyboard (Kb)
USER GUIDE To erase a character: Select it and press the Spacebar. Blank spaces remain in place of the erased character. To erase an entire line: Place the cursor at the beginning of the line. Keep the Spacebar depressed until the line is erased. -
Page 24: The Time Settings
SMARTRACK 116 SWITCH 5.2.7 The Time settings In the Settings window navigate to the Time line and press Enter Enter. The Time settings window appears see Figure 28. Figure 28 Time settings window 5.2.7.1 Scan (SCN) - Label (LBL) - Time out (T/O) SCN - In the SCN column, change the scan period. -
Page 25: Security
USER GUIDE Figure 29 Users settings window There are 3 different access levels. These are: Y – Full access to a particular computer. Plus access to the Full access to a particular computer. Plus access to the F4, F5 and F6 OSD functions ... -
Page 26: The Osd Help Window - F1
SMARTRACK 116 SWITCH There can only be 1 Administrator password, 1 Supervisor password, and 6 User passwords. To change a user name or password: 1. Navigate to the desired line and column. 2. Type a new user name / password. User authentication is done solely via the password there is no security significance to the names. -
Page 27: Tuning - F5
USER GUIDE 5.2.12 Tuning – F5 You can tune the image of any remote computer screen from the Select Computer window. To adjust the screen image: 1. Navigate to the remote computer you wish to adjust. 2. Press F5. The screen image of the selected computer appears, together with the Image Tuning label. -
Page 28: Updating The Ddc Information
SMARTRACK 116 SWITCH 5.2.14.1 Updating the DDC information Update the DDC information in any of the following circumstances: When adding a new ROC to the system When reconnecting an existing ROC that was temporarily used in a different system To update the DDC information, repeat the steps as set out above. -
Page 29: Connecting The Rs232 Download Cable
USER GUIDE 6.3.1 Connecting the RS232 Download cable To run the software, connect the RS232 Download cable to the computer containing the Update software, and to the SmartRack 116 Switch. See Figure 32. SMARTRACK 116 SWITCH MINICOM SMARTRACK 116 SWITCH To Flash connector RS232 Download... - Page 30 SMARTRACK 116 SWITCH Figure 33 Update window The table below explains the functions of the buttons and boxes in the SmartRack 116 Switch Update window. Button or Box Function Selects all ROCs Unselects selected ROCs Starts firmware download Displays the firmware version number Displays the hardware version number Cancels selected function System time...
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Page 31: Verifying The Version Numbers
USER GUIDE Figure 34 Com Option box 3. Choose the Com Port the RS232 Download cable is connected to and click OK. 6.4.1 Verifying the version numbers Before upgrading the firmware, you must first verify which firmware and hardware versions you have. 6.4.1.1 OSD version number To verify the OSD or Switch version number: In the Update window, check the Manager Unit. -
Page 32: Obtaining New Firmware
SMARTRACK 116 SWITCH 6.4.2 Obtaining new firmware Download the latest firmware for your system from www.minicom.com. 6.4.3 Updating the firmware Warning! Never switch off any computer connected to the SmartRack 116 system during the updating process. To update the firmware: 1. -
Page 33: Troubleshooting The Update Software
USER GUIDE 7 . Tr o u bl e s h o ot i ng t he U pd a t e s o f tw a r e This section covers: Returning the OSD to the factory default settings ... -
Page 34: Usb / Sun Combo Keys
SMARTRACK 116 SWITCH 8 . U S B / S UN C om b o k e ys The SmartRack 116 keyboard does not have a special SUN keypad to perform special functions in the SUN Operating System environment. So when a ROC USB or SUN is connected to a SUN computer, the ROC emulates these SUN keys using a set of key combinations called Combo keys. -
Page 35: Technical Specifications
USER GUIDE 9 . Te c hni c a l s p e c i f i c a t i o ns Operating systems and DOS, Windows, Linux, UNIX, Mac and all other major Platforms operating systems Multi-platform interface PS/2, and USB Resolution 1280x1024@75Hz... - Page 36 SMARTRACK 116 SWITCH ROCs ROC PS/2 ROC USB Connections HDD15 HDD15 Keyboard/Mouse MiniDin6 System RJ45 RJ45 Power From computer’s From USB port Keyboard port Product weight All ROCs 100g / 0.20lb Shipping weight All ROCs 172g / 0.38lb Dimensions All ROCs 65 x 25 x 25mm / 2.55 x 0.98 x 0.98”...
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Page 37: Video Resolution And Refresh Rates
USER GUIDE 9.1 Video resolution and refresh rates → 640x480 720x400 800x600 1024x768 1152x864 1152x900 1280x720 1280x768 1280x960 1280x1024 9.2 Safety The device must only be opened by an authorized Minicom technician. Disconnect device from AC mains before service operation! 9.3 WEEE compliance WEEE Information for Minicom Customers and Recyclers Under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive and implementing regulations,... - Page 38 SMARTRACK 116 SWITCH 201204208 • 933199_EN...