Phantom MX II
Quick Installation Guide
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PHANTOM MX II
1. What is the Phantom MX II system?
The Phantom MX II system from Minicom is a CAT5 based KVM switching
solution for multi-server management. It features 2-User control and mixed multiplatform support on one CAT5 line. It also features Minicom’s unique distributed
switching technology.
Shielded CAT5 FTP cables connect the Phantom MX II system in a loop. The total
length of the CAT5 cables in the system can be up to 110m/360ft, see the
configuration diagram on page 4.
2 users working at 2 Phantom Managers control the remote computers. The 2 users
control the system through the MX II and the Universal Phantom Manager (UPM).
Each remote computer is connected to a micro-sized Phantom Specter II. For 2-user
functionality you must use the Phantom Specter II model.
This Quick Installation Guide illustrates the MX II and explains how to install it.
For further information please see the softcopy Installation Guide on the Marketing
& Documentation CD.
To connect the UPM see the UPM Quick Installation Guide in the UPM package.
2. Use the MX II with or without a computer
To run the Phantom system the MX II does not need to be connected to a computer.
When you do connect a computer use the 3 in 1 CPU cable illustrated below.
3. The MX II cables
The cables below connect to the MX II.
3 in 1 CPU cable
Shielded CAT5 FTP cable
4. Rack mounting
The MX II and UPM are rack mountable. They can be mounted together or
separately. To obtain a 19” rack tray order P/N 5AC00202.
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5. Pre-installation instructions
If connecting a local computer, disconnect it from the electrical power supply.
Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are
likely to generate electrical noise.
Caution: For continued protection against risk of fire, replace with the same type
and rating of fuse only.
6. Connecting the MX II
The figure below illustrates the rear of the MX II.
Video
85-265VAC 50/60 Hz
POWER
Power
connector
2nd USER
nd
2
User port
RS232
Terminal
port
SYSTEM SERVICE
OUT
System
Out port
System
In port
LEDs
Yellow System
Green Power
IN
RS232
port
Out port
USER COMPUTER
Mouse
Out port
Keyboard
Out port
The figure below illustrates the connections of the MX II to the:
• Keyboard, monitor and mouse
• Computer
Video
In port
Mouse
In port
Keyboard
In port
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• UPM
Note! Connecting a computer and the 3 in 1 CPU cable are optional.
Connect the Power cord. Only use the power cord supplied with the MX II.
2
85-265VAC 50/60 Hz
UPM
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USER COMPUTER
SERVICEPOWER
To System port
MX II
85-265VAC 50/60 Hz
POWER
nd
To 2
User port
2nd USER
OUT IN
SYSTEM SERVICE
PHANTOM MX II
SD
P110
3 in 1 CPU cable
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USER COMPUTER
To computer's
Mouse port
To computer's
Keyboard port
To
System
In port
To
computer's
Video card
To first Specter’s
System In port
To last Specter’s
System Out port
To
System
Out port
Shielded CAT5
FTP cables
7. The RS232 Terminal port
When there are RS232 devices in the system, you have the option of operating
them through the computer’s Terminal emulation software or through an optional
terminal connected to the Terminal port.
8. What happens next?
• Install the UPM and Phantom Specters as explained in their respective
Quick Installation Guides.
Note! When connecting the Shielded CAT5 FTP cables to the UPM follow the
connection figure above, and not as set out in the UPM Quick Installation Guide.
• See the Read This First (RTF) to give each Specter an ID number and
configure keyboard settings. The Phantom system is then ready for use.
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SD
P110
PS/2
PS/2
RS232
SUN
PS/2
PS/2
SUN
RS232
USB
USB
Rack - Rear view
UPM
(Remote
85-265VAC 50/60 Hz
POWER
user)
Total CAT5
cable length
in the
SD
PHANTOM
LINK
Specter
ACTIVE
1
MINICOM
PHANTOM
LINK
Specter
ACTIVE
2
MINICOM
PHANTOM
LINK
Specter
ACTIVE
3
MINICOM
PHANTOM
LINK
ACTIVE
Specter
4
MINICOM
PHANTOM
LINK
ACTIVE
Specter
CAT5 loop
5
MINICOM
PHANTOM
LINK
Specter
ACTIVE
6
MINICOM
PHANTOM
LINK
ACTIVE
Specter
7
MINICOM
PHANTOM
LINK
Specter
ACTIVE
8
MINICOM
PHANTOM
LINK
ACTIVE
Specter
9
MINICOM
PHANTOM
LINK
Specter
ACTIVE
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MINICOM
system - up
to 110m /
360ft
RS232 terminal
digital
85-265VAC 50/60 Hz
POWER
Login: admin
Password_|
VT420
SYSTEMSERVIC
E
ContrastBright
I
OUT
2nd User
SERVICE
SYSTE
N
M
Phantom MX II
USER COMPUTER
USER
Optional local
computer
SD
P110
COMPUTER
Optional local
computer
The Phantom MX II system configuration
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9. USB SUN Combo keys
The PS/2 keyboard connected to a Phantom Manager does not have a special SUN
keypad to perform special functions in the SUN Operating System environment. So
when a Specter USB or SUN is connected to a SUN computer, the Specters emulate
these SUN keys using a set of key combinations called Combo keys. See the table
below.
SUN key Combo key
Stop Left Ctrl + Left Alt + F1
Props Left Ctrl + Left Alt + F3
Front Left Ctrl + Left Alt + F5
Open Left Ctrl + Left Alt +F7
Find Left Ctrl + Left Alt + F9
Again Left Ctrl + Left Alt + F2
Undo Left Ctrl + Left Alt + F4
Copy Left Ctrl + Left Alt + F6
Paste Left Ctrl + Left Alt + F8
Cut Left Ctrl + Left Alt + F10
Help Left Ctrl + Left Alt + F11
Compose Application key or Left Ctrl + Left Alt +
*
Crescent
Keypad
Scroll Lock
Volume Up Left Ctrl + Left Alt + Keypad –
Volume Down Left Ctrl + Left Alt + Keypad +
Mute Left Ctrl + Left Alt + F12
Sun Left ◊ key
Sun Right ◊ key
Left Windows key
Right Windows key
Alt-Graph Right Alt or Alt Gr
Stop A Left Ctrl + Left Alt +1
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