Rittal SSC mini4 User Manual

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mini4

DK 7551.000 mini4 Drawing number: A 26784 00 DK 75
Language: english
Status: V 1
Date: 22.05.01

User Manual Rittal Server Switch Control SSC

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CAUTION

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OWER SUPPLY: THIS PRODUCT IS OPTIONAL INTENDED TO BE SUPPLIED BY A LISTED DIRECT PLUG-IN POWER UNIT MARKED "CLASS 2"

AND RATED + 5 VDC / 300 - 500 MA.

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OLTAGE ISOLATION: BEFORE COMMENCING INSTALLATION WORK, ENSURE THAT THE EQUIPMENT IS VOLTAGE-FREE. PULL OUT THE MAIN

PLUG OR THE VOLTAGE SUPPLY ON THE EQUIPMENT

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ABLES: ONLY USE CABLES SUPPLIED BY RITTAL. DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT RESULTING FROM THE USE OF OTHER CABLES IS NOT

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WARRANTY. WHEN LAYING THE CABLES ENSURE THAT THEY CANNOT BE TRIPPED OVER.

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ARRANTY: THERE IS A TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON THIS APPLIANCE FROM THE DATE OF DELIVERY, SUBJECT TO PROPER UTILISATION.

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HOULD A DEFECT OCCUR WITHIN THIS PERIOD, THE APPLIANCE CAN BE RETURNED TO THE FACTORY AND WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED

FREE OF CHARGE

. ALL FARTHER-REACHING CLAIMS, PARTICULARLY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, ARE EXCLUDED.

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ARRANTY EXCLUSIONS: RITTAL WILL NOT WARRANTY FOR EQUIPMENT THAT:

- HAS NOT BEEN USED IN THE PROPER MANNER.

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AS BEEN REPAIRED OR MODIFIED BY UNAUTHORIZED PERONNEL.

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AS SERIOUS EXTERNAL DAMAGE WHICH WAS NOT REPORTED ON DELIVERY.

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AS BEEN DAMAGED BY EXTERNAL DEVICES.

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LIMITED WARRANTY: RITTAL WARRANTIES THAT (A) THE SOFTWARE WILL PERFORM SUBSTANTIALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

ACCOMPANYING

PRODUCT MANUAL(S) FOR A PERIOD OF 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF RECEIPT; AND (B) ANY RITTAL SUPPLIED HARDWARE

ACCOMPANYING THE SOFTWARE WILL BE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP UNDER NORMAL USE AND SERVICE FOR A
PERIOD OF TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF RECEIPT

. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THE SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE ARE LIMITED TO 90

DAYS AND TWO YEARS, RESPECTIVELY. THIS WARRANTY IS TAKEN OVER BY RITTAL AS THE SUPPLIER OF THE PRODUCT; POSSIBLE LEGAL
CLAIMS FOR

WARRANTY OR LIABILITY AGAINST THE TRADER FROM WHOM YOU PURCHASED YOUR SSC, ARE HEREBY NEITHER

SUBSTITUTED NOR LIMITED

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THE PRICE PAID OR

(B) REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE SOFTWARE OR HARDWARE THAT DOES NOT MEET RITTAL’S LIMITED WARRANTY

AND WHICH IS RETURNED TO

RITTAL WITH A COPY OF YOUR DELIVERY NOTE. THIS LIMITED WA RRANTY IS VOID IF FAIL URE OF THE

SOFTWARE OR HARDWARE HAS RESULTED FROM ACCIDENT

, ABUSE, OR MISAPPLICATION. ANY REPLACEMENT SOFTWARE WILL BE

WARRANTEED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY PERIOD OR

30 DAYS, WHICHEVER IS LONGER.

NO OTHER WARRANTIES: RITTAL DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE, THE ACCOMPANYING PRODUCT

MANUAL

(S) AND WRITTEN MATERIALS, AND ANY ACCOMPANYING HARDWARE.

NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: RITTAL AND ITS SUPPLIERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER

(INCLUD ING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR

OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS

) ARISING OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS RITTAL PRODUCT, EVEN IF RITTAL HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE

POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES

. IN ANY CASE, RITTAL’S ENTIRE LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR THE

SOFTWARE

. THIS EXCLUSION DOES NOT APPLY FOR DAMAGES WHICH ARE CAUSED BY RITTAL BECAUSE OF DELIBERATE ACTION OR GROSS

NEGLIGENCE

. CLAIMS WHICH ARE BASED ON PEREMPTORY LEGAL RULES OF PRODUCT LIABILITY, REMAIN UNAFFECTED, TOO.

AREAS OF APPLICATION: THE PRODUCTS ARE DESIGNED FOR INDOOR USE ONLY. AVOID EXTREME COLD, HEAT OR MOISTURE.
TEMPERATURE RANGE: 0 DEGREE CELSIUS TO +45 DEGREE CELSIUS.

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LL MENTIONED BRAND NAMES ARE LISTED OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF THE RESPECTIVE MANUFACTURER.

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A Description………………………………………………………………………………….. P. 4

A 1 General……………………………………………………………………………………. P. 4
A 2 Larger applications……………………………………………………………………….. P. 4
A 3 Functions………………………………………………………………………………….. P. 4
A 4 System requirements……………………………………………………………………. P. 5
A 5 Power supply……………………………………………………………………………… P. 5

B Operation…………………………………………………………………………………….. P. 5

B 1 Delivery condition / default settings…………………………………………………….. P. 5
B 2 Switching………………………………………………………………………………….. P. 5
B 3 Function mode……………………………………………………………………………. P. 6
B 3.1 Configuration……………………………………………………………………………… P. 6
B 3.2 Function………………………………………………………………………………….…P. 7
B 3.3 Ending the function mode……………………………………………………………….. P. 8

C Installation……………………………………………………………… …………………… P. 8

D Power On / LED displays……………………………………………………………….. P. 9

E Scope of delivery………………………………………………………………………….. P. 9

F Technical data………………………………………………………… ……………………. P. 9

G Rack mounting………………………………………………………………… …………... P. 10

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A Description

A 1 General

The Rittal SSC Switches can be divided into two basic equipment groups, the mini4 Server Switch and the
multi4, multi8 and multi16 Server Switches.

This manual describes the SSC mini4.

The SSC mini4 fulfils the requirements that are made of a complete server switch and has all of the basic
functions of a modern switching system.

The mini4 enables you to control 4 computers from one workstation. If an existing SSC mini4 is to be
expanded the (more than 4 computers) mini4 serves as a slave for this expansion; i.e. one of the switches of the
multi range controls the slave as master. It is not possible to expand using only SSC mini4s.

The SSC mini4 is completely compatible with the SSC multi switches.

The mini4 is operated via the keyboard connected to it (server switch with hotkey).
For further details see Section B.

A 2 Larger applications

If more than 4 servers or more than one operating workstation is required, please refer to our sales
department. In addition to the function scope of the SSC mini4, systems involving up to 256 servers and
2 workstations (local and remote) can be created using the SSC multi switches.

In addition to this we are also your system solution for complex applications with up to 64 workstations which
can access up to 9216 servers simultaneously.

All devices in the SSC multi switch range, and series based on these, are operated with an on-screen display
(OSD).

A 3 Functions

The SSC mini4 is an electronic switch which has the following functions:

- Complete keyboard and mouse emulation for error-free booting of all connected servers

- Operation with HP9000, DEC Alpha Station and SGI possible

- Complete support for the Microsoft IntelliMouse

- Video resolution up to 250 MHz

- Switching with a keyboard hotkey

- AutoScan function for automatic switching

- AutoSkip function for scanning all active servers

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Rittal SSC

Server Switch Control

Monito r Server 1

Server 2

Server 3 Server 4Mouse PS/2

Keyb. PS/2

+ 5V DC
min. 300mA

ON

OFF

1

Active

Server

Connect

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