Tripp Lite Minicom Smart 232
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3. Smart 216 232 User Guide TRIPP LITE 1111 W 35th Street Chicago IL 60609 USA www tripplite com support Copyright 2012 Tripp Lite All rights reserved Table of Contents LPs ene 3 A TPO GUC OR ee ssuazcarcesascaceveseeececaaveaaavecccocassaunabewenweceasaaveanesuaucsoastannibess 4 3 C ArLLuIIIlM sce S 4 4 System COMPONENTS cirea ce eia p hu Locura Eque C2 as usa CU e aUa T CUes eu da cu co sas tase eea nian ats 4 5 ensuite 4 6 The Smart 215 Inl uio hio ieu o oci ect oe eie Un iod ioco ee 5 6 1 ZIBS sogejioshlo c EE 5 62 COMMECION Table cieli eco aenea p MM AMEN ICA LION LL LAO COSS D E DN LU 5 7 Pre mstallation QUIGGIINGS eiii iocans ecco rar ica oono2 eo nda ko ese dee eae cup aen vk eive o dv aupe oap er 6 7 1 Avoiding general rack mounting problems essssssssssssssssssseeseeeeeee eene 6 4 2 Fiack mounting the Smart 216 ceccosmesta ont Se dca emu ob une tnt caves uit Succ ondes cte eut Eee ERE 7 98 Connectihig the Syster rikiai recor oae A p ec coser ER LEE aa e ues cC ea asses epo EARNER 8 8 T Ehe RO Sites aput d estates a a uta Gast a oru e udo este ioc cteas 8 BoalcToonmecuhdg a FOOD 9 2 cauitadatenhi atate etit iatis on estate sa ea tati eade bat 9 8 1 2 Conmecting a ROC SUS B set acu c cete oO oar o o ot uote eie OD He caer re ute ee EFI OE 10 8 2 Ee aaepe de lRseclo pt
4. To do so 1 From the menu click Switch Configuration The Switch Configuration window appears see Figure 16 Administration gt User Targets Server name 410 Server 10 een o 42 Server 12 13 Server 13 EE E 16 Server 16 Figure 16 Switch Configuration m 4q oO m d wW oN 2 In the Server Name section change the name of the connected servers by selecting the server name and typing a new name Click to save changes 11 4 Administration Power Management Where you have a Minicom Serial Remote Power Switch SRPS connect it to the RPS port of the Smart 216 Configure the Power Management switch as follows 1 From the menu click Power Management The Power Management window appears see Figure 16 Administration gt Power Mat Number of Sockets 24 Managed by Sockets oon Dm P WH a a ab a a ot an Ro C Na o0 PDU Type Minicom Serial Server Name None None 4 iii lone lone None None None 4 None lone None None None None lone None None None M 4 Figure 17 Power Management 2 Select the number of sockets on the power management switch in the Number of Sockets drop down menu SRPS has 8 3 Click Apply The appropriate number of Managed by Sockets and Server Name drop down menus appear 4 Select the PDU type default is SRPS 5 Match the sockets to the servers For each socket select the
5. amp Restore You can backup all configuration data and restore it at a later date To do so From the menu select Backup amp Restore Figure 25 appears Maintenance gt Backup Restore Configuration data Browse Apply Backup Configuration data Figure 25 Backup amp Restore To backup the configuration data click And save the file To restore the configuration data browse to locate the file and click Apply the device restarts 20 Saving changes and logging out To save any configuration changes click the relevant button on the current page This could be save amp Restart PY just Apply To restart the Smart 216 press To exit the Configuration menu and close the session click Logout Only one Administrator can log into the Configuration area at a time After the idle Timeout see section 13 page 20 the session terminates 21 Event log To see a log of all system events From the Targets page menu see Figure 12 on page 13 select Event Log the following appears Event Log Host192 168 200 97 Peer 192 168 200 23 Level Admin kw a O O O 007 Host 192 168 200 97 Peer 192 158 200 23 Level Admin ee O U 0 7 Host 192 168 200 97 Peer 192 168 200 23 Level Admin CT 0 admn info Logout Tue 27 Jan 200421 09 51 Host 192 168 200 97 Peer 192 168 200 79 Level Admin A Host 192 168 200 97 Peer 192 168 200 79 LevelAdmin Where there are a number Total Events 10 n
6. can control monitor and manage up to 16 servers simultaneously You can connect a Power Distribution Unit PDU for power management The Smart 216 1s a cost effective hardware solution for secure KVM access amp control of 16 32 for the Smart 232 computers servers from the BIOS level independent of the operating system The Smart 216 is based on Minicom s innovative ROC technology in whereby computer server is directly connected to the switch via ROC dongles using only standard CATS cable at a distance of up to 30m 100ft in a star configuration No external power is needed at the ROC 3 Key features Compatible with all major operating systems Security Supports advanced OSD management with multi layer security for local users Seamless power control with Minicom s Serial Remote Power Switch 4 System components The system consists of e Smart 216 p n 1SU22090 or 1 Smart 232 p n 18U22091 e Rack mounting set p n 5AC20247 e ROCs PS 2 USB 5 Compatibility The Smart 216 is compatible with e With PS 2 or USB interface computers servers e VGA SVGA or XGA monitors UXGA and higher e Windows Linux and other major operating systems 6 The Smart 216 unit Figure 1 illustrates the front panel of the Smart 216 MINIC M SMART 216 A 1 2 Power Link Remote Figure 1 Smart 216 ports side 1 6 1 LED and button table Power Indicator i Unit is connected to the network Remote 1 and 2 Illuminat
7. server name connected to it from the drop down menu When there is a double or triple power supply you need to assign multiple sockets to the same KVM port 12 Administration User Targets Define the access rights of each user separately To do so 1 From the menu click User Targets The User Targets Configuration window appears see Figure 18 Administration User Targets Configuration admin RE Server Name ENT CEN User oO Dt og 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 s 2 7 2 7 o 2 1 2 1 z 2 2 5 2 1 2 s 2 16 z Figure 18 User Targets Configuration 2 Select a user from the User drop down menu 3 Check the servers the user can access according to his access permissions To Control select all servers press 4 Click Apply the selection is saved 5 Repeat the above steps for other users 13 Security Settings Configure the security features such as Account Blocking Password Policy and Idle Timeout as explained below From the Security section click Settings the Security Settings appear see Figure 19 Security Account Blocking Block after 5 attemptswitin H 0 M 3 Block account for H 0 m 30 forever i Password Policy High security policy OSD password enabled Idle Timeout i Disconnect after 10 z min of inactivity j Save amp Restart MINICOM Figure 19 Security Settings The Security Settings fields Account
8. 44 14 4 w w 0 x of pages click ae forward or nc le backwards Download as file Cleariog Select here the here to number of i events that navigate to the desired page should appear on each page Figure 26 Events log Navigate through the events pages using the forward or backward arrows marked as A in Figure 26 From the drop down menu marked as B in Figure 26 choose the number of events that will appear on each page between 10 40 21 1 1 Downloading the log You can download and save the log Download as file To do so click and save as a csv file The file can be viewed using Microsoft Excel or compatible software 21 1 2 Clearing the log To clear the log click F A prompt appears asking if you first want to save the log 22 Operating the system via the OSD To display the OSD 1 From the local keyboard press the left Shift key twice The OSD Main window appears See Figure 27 MINICOM SMART 216 SWITCH MAIN NAME USER PM Server status Port number Off appears here Server status On Instruction keys ___ MOVE LABEL F1 ESC LOGOUT TUNING F5 F2 SETTIHG Figure 27 OSD Main window 22 1 Navigating the OSD Main window To navigate up and down use the Up and Down arrow keys To exit the OSD press Esc 22 2 Selecting a computer To select a computer 1 Navigate to the desired computer line Or type the two digit port number of the desired compu
9. Blocking decide on the number of attempts to login with a wrong username or password after which there is a time lock or a total block Password Policy For OSD and web configuration access you have the option of a standard or high security level of password The table below shows the parameters of the 2 options Standard security policy High security policy 6 characters or more 8 characters or more must include at least 1 digit and 1 upper case letter and 1 special character as follows _ Must not include the user name Must not include the user name Check the box to enable the high security password policy Unchecked the standard security policy applies OSD password enabled Access to the OSD can be password enabled or disabled default with the option of a standard or high security level of password as explained above Select the checkbox to enable password security Note All user and server security settings depend on the OSD Password being enabled Idle Timeout Select the Timeout inactivity period after which the user is disconnected from the system Choose No Timeout to disable Timeout 14 Security SSL Certificate You can install an SSL certificate To do so From the menu select SSL Certificate the install SSL Certificate page appears see Figure 20 Certificate File Browse Private Key File Browse Key Password instal Figure 20 Install SSL Certific
10. F 8096 non condensing relative humidity Connections VGA HDD15 VGA HDD15 Keyboard Mouse MiniDin6 Keyboard Mouse USB System RJ45 System RJ45 Power supply From Keyboard port From USB port Product weight 100g 0 20lb Shipping weight 172g 0 38lb Dimensions 86 x 25 x 25mm 021 x 0 08 x 0 08 24 Safety This device contains no serviceable parts Any servicing of the device must be performed by an authorized Minicom Technician in a Minicom authorized Service Center 25 WEEE compliance WEEE Information for Minicom Customers and Recyclers Under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive and implementing regulations when customers buy new electrical and electronic equipment from Minicom they are entitled to e Send old equipment for recycling on a one for one like for like basis this varies depending on the country e Send the new equipment back for recycling when this ultimately becomes waste Instructions to both customers and recyclers treatment facilities wishing to obtain disassembly information are provided in our website www minicom com
11. Main window To adjust the screen image 1 Navigate to the computer line you wish to adjust 2 Press F5 The screen image of the selected computer appears together with the Image Tuning label see Figure 30 MINICOM SMART 216 SWITCH TUNING Figure 30 Image Tuning label 3 Adjust the image by using the Right and Left Arrow keys 4 When the image is satisfactory press Esc Note Picture quality is relative to distance The further away a computer is from the Smart 216 the lower the image quality and the more tuning needed So place the higher resolution computers closer to the Switch 22 6 The Settings window F2 Press F2 The Settings window appears see Figure 31 MINICOM SMART SWITCHIP SETTINGS eat ppl a ed Li em Obl Er tel Tal LIT di save Parm EscC DDC F18U Figure 31 Settings window In the Settings window navigate downwards using the Tab key At the bottom of the window press Tab to go to the top of the window Change settings by typing in the selected area or by pressing the spacebar whichever is relevant Changing the network parameters from the OSD is explained with the initial configuration on page 11 From In the Settings window you can do the following HOT KEY By pressing Shift Shift the OSD appears You can replace Shift Shift with any of the following e Ctrl Ctrl e Ctrl F11 e Print Screen Press the Spacebar to toggle between options To display the OSD press the new
12. ate page Certificate File Browse to locate the cer file ssl format Private Key File Browse to locate the private key file pem format Key Password Type the Key password Click ISSUE The certificate installs The device restarts automatically 15 Maintenance gt Switch Upgrade Upgrade the Smart 216 firmware to take advantage of new features Download the firmware from the Support section of Minicom s website www minicom com Save the firmware file on the Client computer From the menu select Switch Upgrade The Upgrade window appears showing the current firmware version see Figure 21 Maintenance gt Switch Upgrade Switch Ver 1 0 B112 C1 0 Browse Figure 21 Firmware Upgrade 1 Locate and upload the firmware file 2 ci NN The upgrade starts The unit reboots automatically After about 5 minutes the Login page appears 16 Maintenance RICCs RoCs Upgrade Upgrade the ROC firmware to take advantage of new features Download the firmware from the Support section of Minicom s website www minicom com Save the firmware file on the Client computer 1 From the menu select RICCs RoCs Upgrade The RICCs RoCs Upgrade window appears showing the current firmware version see Figure 22 2 Select the servers connected to the ROCs you wish to upgrade Click to select all Version 3 Verify the current version of the firmware by pressing 4 Locate and upload the firmware file 5 Press sta
13. d connect the Smart 216 to a socket outlet with grounding connection Only use the power cord supplied with the unit 2 Switch on the Smart 216 9 Configuring the system Configuring the system includes e Assigning server names e User and security settings e Maintenance 9 1 Connecting to the Local Area Network LAN Configuration is done mainly via a web interface For this purpose connect a network cable to the LAN port of the Smart 216 This must be done before powering on the Smart 216 9 2 Setting network parameters via the OSD By default Smart 216 boots with an automatically assigned IP address from a DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server on the network The DHCP server provides a valid IP address gateway address and subnet mask You can identify the IP address from the OSD Also where there is no DHCP server set the IP address via the OSD as follows 1 From the local keyboard press left Shift twice The OSD Main window appears See Figure 10 MINICOM SMART 216 SWITCH HAIN HAME USER PM MOVE LABEL F1 ESC LOGOUT TUNING F5 F2 SETTING Figure 10 OSD Main window 2 Press F2 The Settings window appears see Figure 11 MINICOM SMART 216 SWITCH SETTINGS 192 165685 2 IZA 2508 2508 255 8 1H2 1B58 2 1 save ESC DDC F1B Figure 11 Settings window In the Settings window you navigate downwards using the Tab key At the bottom of the window press tab to go to the top of the window Chang
14. d mouse connected to KVM User 1 ports oS co O0 VERRE USERZ g2 Qs USER1 POWER RAN mms Server 240 VAC 5 PDU connected to RPS rf To servers Y PDU Figure 5 Smart 216 system overview 8 1 The ROCs Each computer server is directly connected to the Smart 216 via the appropriate RoC using CATS cable in a star configuration No external power is needed at the ROCs The ROCs draw their power from the computer s keyboard port ROC PS 2 or from the USB port ROC USB The figures below illustrate the ROC PS 2 and ROC USB SMART 216 232 To computer s Video card To computer s MB keyboard port To computer s mouse port Figure 6 ROC PS 2 To computer s Video Card To computer s USB Port Figure 7 ROC USB 8 1 1 Connecting a ROC PS 2 1 Switch off the server 2 Connect the ROC PS 2 Figure 8 illustrates the ROC PS 2 connections 3 Power on the server 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 Connect the Keyboard connector to the computer s Keyboard port 3 Connect the Screen connector to the computer s Video port Failure to connect in the above order while the server is running may lead to the mouse malfuncti
15. e network to which Smart 216 is connected DHCP provides automatic IP assignment When DHCP is disabled Recommended You can assign a fixed IP address to the Smart 216 Consult your Network Administrator regarding the use of the DHCP When DHCP is disabled enter the IP Address Subnet Mask and Default Gateway for LAN as given by your Network Administrator These parameters can be configured locally from the OSD as explained on page 11 11 2 Administration User Settings From the menu click User Settings Figure 15 appears 5 Netwo Administration gt User Settings ct Administration a Block User i Password Confirm Nj Password Settings SoL Certificate 2x16 Switch Upgrade RICCs RoCs Upgrade Aei adi Settings c 2 lamin 1 Administrator not blocked Set Time amp Date ie Backup amp Restore Benny User not blocked Switch Configuration Power Management i Permission Administrator User Targets 2 User Name Permission Status User not blocked Figure 15 User Settings On this page an Administrator creates or deletes users There are 3 levels of user access e Administrator e User e View only Administrator An Administrator has unrestricted access to all windows and settings An Administrator can change the name and password and server access permissions of all users User A User can access control permitted servers A User has no access to the web configuration
16. e settings by typing in the selected area or by pressing the spacebar whichever is relevant 9 2 1 Changing the Network parameters DHCP Enable When a DHCP server is active on the same network to which Smart 216 is connected DHCP provides automatic IP assignment Displayed in the OSD When DHCP is disabled Recommended You can assign a fixed IP address to the Smart 216 Consult your Network Administrator regarding the use of the DHCP When DHCP is disabled enter the IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway as given by your Network Administrator Once the IP address is satisfactory press ESC twice to save changes and restart the unit You can now log into the web interface to complete the configuration as explained below Network parameters can also be changed from the web interface as explained on page 14 10 Logging into the web configuration 1 Open your web browser 2 Type the Smart 216 system IP address http or https IP address and press Enter The login page appears 3 Type the default Administrator user name admin and password access both lower case 4 Press Enter The web interface opens at the Targets page See Figure 12 MINICEM Figure 12 Targets page Columns Server name The server name can be changed in the configuration settings to give the server an identifiable name Server Status Server Status can be on off or busy i e a user is accessing
17. each side of the Smart 216 Mechanical loading Mount the equipment in the rack in such a way that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading Circuit overloading When connecting the equipment to the supply circuit consider the effect that overloading of circuits might have on over current protection and supply wiring 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 7 2 Rack mounting the Smart 216 Rack mount the Smart 216 using the supplied Rack mount kit The brackets can be placed in 2 possible positions see Figure 3 Front of unit b N ice for Position here PA Rear of unit for rear facing Figure 3 Bracket positions Place the brackets towards the front of the unit so that the unit can be mounted front facing or place the brackets towards the rear of the unit so that the unit can be mounted rear facing Figure 4 illustrates the bracket connected for rear facing Screw the bracket to the Smart 216 using the screws provided Bracket connected for rear VA Rear of unit facing rack mounting Figure 4 Bracket connected 8 Connecting the system Figure 5 illustrates the Smart 216 system overview poe E o T1 P ie User 2 User 1 Keyboard monitor and mouse connected to KVM User 2 ports Keyboard monitor an
18. es when the respective user connects to a server Remote Power Monitor Monitor Switch RPS port EIU MI SERVE I l j I 5 LAN Ethernet i port Mouse Mouse Server ports 8 POWER 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz P oaa Keyboard Keyboard Figure 2 Smart 216 ports side 2 6 2 Connector table Connector User 1 and User 2 Connect 2 KVM consoles for two users to operate the Smart 216 KVM consoles Connect Minicom s Serial Remote Power Switch To configure and update the unit connect to 10 100 Mbit Ethernet Server ports Connect to servers via ROCs m 5 1 1 J T Pre installation guidelines e Place cables away from fluorescent lights air conditioners and machines that are likely to generate electrical noise e Place the Smart 216 on a flat clean and dry surface or install in a rack e Ensure that the maximum distance between each computer and the Smart 216 does not exceed 30m 100ft 7 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 Reduced airflow Install the equipment in a rack in such a way that the amount of airflow required for safe operation is not compromised Leave a gap of at least 5cm 2
19. hotkey KEYBOARD LANGUAGE Press the Spacebar to toggle between the language options It can be changed to French or German 22 7 DDC F10 Display Data Channel DDC is a VESA standard for communication between a monitor and a video adapter From the Settings window input the DDC information of the monitor connected to the Smart 216 switch into the memories of all connected ROCs when first installing system To input the DDC information Press F10 Please wait flashes a few times and disappears The monitor s DDC information is sent to all ROCs and stored in their memory 22 7 1 1 Updating the DDC information Update the DDC information in any of the following circumstances e When replacing the monitor connected to Smart 216 Switch e When adding a new ROC to the system e 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 22 8 Saving changes to the settings To save changes to the settings and return to the Main window press Esc 23 Technical specifications Ethernet RJ45 10 100 Mbit sec autosensing RPS RJ45 Connections 2 x KVM connection Screen HDD15 Keyboard Mouse 2x USB Servers RJ45 x 16 for the Smart 216 and RJ45 x 32 for the Smart 232 Weight 2 343Kg 5 165lbs Dimensions H x D x W 44 x 270 x 431 mm 1 7 x 10 6 x 17 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158
20. ies with the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications These above rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operating the equipment in a commercial environment If operation of this equipment in a residential area causes radio frequency interference the user and not Minicom Advanced Systems Limited will be responsible Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Minicom Advanced Systems Limited could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Minicom Advanced Systems Limited assumes no responsibility for any errors that appear in this document Information in this document is subject to change without notice No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical for any purpose without the express written permission of Minicom Advanced Systems Limited Trademarks All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners 2 Introduction All references throughout this guide to the Smart 216 refer equally to the Smart 232 The two units are functionally the same The Smart 216 has 16 Server ports and the Smart 232 has 32 Server ports The Smart 216 extends your KVM keyboard video and mouse from servers with PS 2 or USB interfaces up to 30m 100ft away 2 users
21. interface View only View only can view the screen of the currently accessed server without keyboard and mouse control 11 2 1 Adding a user To add a user Click and type a name and a password The password must be at least 6 characters letters or numbers and must not include the user name even if other characters are added Note The following special characters amp lt gt cannot be used for either the user name or password Depending on the security level chosen the user name and password parameters are different See section 13 on page 20 2 Select the permission type from the Permission box 3 Click ESSA the user appears in the list of users The Permission column shows the user level Administrator User View Only The Status column shows whether the user is blocked or unblocked explained in section 11 2 3 below 11 2 2 Deleting a user To delete a user 1 Select the user from the list 2 Click 3 Click Apply f the changes are saved 11 2 3 Blocking a user An alternative to deleting a user is blocking a user This means that the user s name and password is stored but the user is unable to access the system Check Block to block a user Uncheck Block to allow the user access SMART 216 232 11 3 Administration gt Switch Configuration Assign unique names to the servers connected to the Smart 216 so that users accessing the system can identify the servers easily
22. oning until the server is rebooted To Keyboard port 100 E Ilk o 2 BOE NS m o Ld E 8 8 o 2 B E To Mouse port CATS cable to switch ROC PS 2 Server port To Video port a SCSI PCI 33Mx32b PCI 33Mx32b PCI 33Mx32b PCI 33Mx32b Figure 8 ROC PS 2 connections 8 1 2 Connecting a ROC USB The ROC USB supports Windows 98 SE and later MAC SUN and SGI and all modern Linux distributions Figure 9 illustrates the ROC USB and its connections To connect the ROC USB 1 Connect the Screen connector to the computer s Video port 2 Connect the USB connector to the computer s USB port To Video port To USB port ROC USB CAT5 cable to switch Server port Figure 9 ROC USB 8 2 Connecting the CAT5 cables 1 Connect one connector to the ROCs RJ45 port 2 Connect the other connector to one of the Smart 216 s Server ports 3 Follow the above 2 steps for each computer 8 3 Connecting the two KVM consoles Connect a keyboard monitor and mouse to each of the User 1 and User 2 ports as follows 1 Connect the monitor connectors to the Monitor ports 2 Connect the USB keyboard connectors to the USB Keyboard ports 3 Connect the USB mouse connectors to the USB Mouse ports 8 4 Connecting to the power supply 1 Using the Power cord provide
23. t e the firmware upgrades Maintenance gt R Browse Select Device HW Version FW Version a File Server E KVM net LI Windows 2003 E ESX 3i 3 5 i Windows XP E Server 06 E Novell SuSE LI Server 08 E Server 09 LI Server 10 i ELEM Figure 22 RICCs RoCs Upgrade 17 Restore Factory Settings You can restore the Smart 216 unit to the factory settings This restores the original Smart 216 parameters resetting all the information added by the administrators including Network settings servers users and passwords etc You have the option to preserve network settings explained below Warning Once reset the data cannot be retrieved SMART 216 232 To restore factory settings 1 From the menu select Restore Factory Settings Restore Factory Settings appears see Figure 23 Warning All device data will be last Are you sure Jw Preserve network settings Figure 23 Restore factory settings 2 Check the box if you want to preserve Network settings 3 Click BEE The unit restarts 18 Set Time amp Date The time and date set is used when recording log events see page 25 To set the time and date From the menu select Time amp Date Figure 24 appears Maintenance gt Set Time amp Date Date Day 26 Month 45 Year 2008 Time Hour 16 Minute 39 Second a Figure 24 Set Time amp Date Type the appropriate parameters and click click Apply SER GUIDE 19 Backup
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25. ter 2 Press Enter The selected computer is accessed A Confirmation label appears showing which computer is accessed 22 3 Power management hotkey left Shift F12 To power manage a server connected to a power management switch 1 Navigate to the computer line you desire to power manage 2 Press left Shift F12 The Power Control dialog box appears see Figure 28 Note If you change the OSD hotkey from Shift Shift to Ctrl Ctrl then the power management hotkey becomes left Ctrl F12 MINICOM SMART 216 SWITCH POWER CONTROL Novell SuSE ESC BACK ENTER SELECT Figure 28 Power Control dialog box 3 Use the arrow keys to navigate up and down and press Enter to select the power option 4 A prompt appear see Figure 29 Select the desired option and press Enter The power command is sent MINICOM SMART 216 SWITCH POWER CONTROL Benny POWER ON Benny Ne YES ESC BACK Figure 29 Power prompt 22 4 Moving the Confirmation label F1 The Confirmation label appearing for 30 seconds showing which computer is currently accessed can be positioned anywhere on the screen To position the label from the Main window 1 Navigate to a computer line using the Up and Down arrow keys 2 Press F1 The selected screen image and Confirmation label appear 3 Use the arrow keys to move the label to the desired position 4 Press Esc to save and exit 22 5 Tuning F5 You can tune the image of any computer screen from the
26. the server User The current user if any accessing the server From the Targets page menu see Figure 12 an Administrator can e Change the password e Reach the configuration pages e See an event log explained on page 25 10 1 Changing the password To change the password from the menu click Password the following appears gradmin Properties User Name admin Password gt Confirm Password D Figure 13 Properties Type a new password according to the password policy set see page 20 Click Apply 11 Configuring the system From the menu click Configuration The Network Configuration appears see Figure 14 Network gt Configuration j Configuration ji B m Device Name Smart216A 1 User Settings d Switch Configuration d Power Management 8 LAN User Targets E _ Enable DHCP B settings __ MAC Address 00 15 9D 02 DB 5B E Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 d 2x16 Switch Upgrade i d RICCs RoCs Upgrade _ Default Gateway 192 168 2 1 j B Restore Factory Settings 8 Set Time amp Date Save amp Restart J Backup amp Restore MINICOM Figure 14 Network gt Configuration page 11 1 Network gt Configuration Consult your Network Administrator for the network settings Device name Type a name for the Smart 216 11 1 1 LAN In the LAN section see Figure 14 is the following Enable DHCP When a DHCP server is active on the sam
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