Section i, Introduction, 1 key features – Minicom Advanced Systems SMARTRACK 116 IP User Manual
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Section I
This section explains how to configure and operate the SmartRack 116 IP system
remotely over IP.
Section II on page 46, explains how to operate the Smart 16 IP switching system
locally through the On Screen Display (OSD).
2. Introduction
The SmartRack 116 IP extends your KVM (keyboard, video, and mouse) from any
computer or server over TCP/IP via LAN, WAN or Internet connection. Now you
can control, monitor and manage up to 16 remote servers from wherever you are,
inside or outside the organization. The SmartRack 116 IP is a cost-effective
hardware solution, for secure remote KVM access & control of 16
computers/servers from the BIOS level - independent of the OS. One local analog
or one remote digital IP user can access and control 16 multi-platforms (PS/2,
USB) servers at a time.
The SmartRack 116 IP is based on Minicom’s innovative ROC technology in
which each computer/ server is directly connected to the switch via ROC dongles
using only standard CAT5 cable at a distance of up to 30m/100ft in a star
configuration. No external power is needed at the remote ROCs.
Occupying just 1U of rack space, it’s the neat, space-saving way to control your
data rack. It comes with all the hardware you need to mount it, and is easy to
install.
You can access and control up to 16 multi-platform computers from one KVM
(keyboard video mouse) console.
To access servers, just slide out the drawer and flip up its top to display the large,
high resolution 17” TFT LCD display.
The display is (VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA compatible) with front-panel high-
quality controls and Touchpad for easy adjustment.
2.1 Key features
BIOS level control
to any server’s brand and model, regardless of the server
condition and network connectivity, covering the entire spectrum of crash
scenarios.
Compatible
with all major operating systems. Supports many hardware and
software configurations for the remote client and the target server computers, as
well as the KVM switch in use.