Minicom Advanced Systems Smart CAT5 - Manual (Page 6)

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