Tripp Lite 0SU22090, 0SU22091, SMART 216, SMART 232 User Manual
Smart 216 / 232
User Guide
1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA
www.tripplite.com/support
Copyright ©2012 Tripp Lite. All rights reserved.
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Table of Contents
1. Welcome............................................................................................................................3
2. Introduction.......................................................................................................................4
3. Key features......................................................................................................................4
4. System components ........................................................................................................4
5. Compatibility.....................................................................................................................4
6. The Smart 216 unit ...........................................................................................................5
6.1 LED and button table.................................................................................................................... 5
6.2 Connector table............................................................................................................................ 5
7. Pre-installation guidelines...............................................................................................6
7.1 Avoiding general rack mounting problems.................................................................................... 6
7.2 Rack mounting the Smart 216...................................................................................................... 7
8. Connecting the system....................................................................................................8
8.1 The ROCs.................................................................................................................................... 8
8.1.1 Connecting a ROC PS/2....................................................................................................... 9
8.1.2 Connecting a ROC USB ..................................................................................................... 10
8.2 Connecting the CAT5 cables...................................................................................................... 10
8.3 Connecting the two KVM consoles............................................................................................. 11
8.4 Connecting to the power supply.................................................................................................. 11
9. Configuring the system..................................................................................................11
9.1 Connecting to the Local Area Network (LAN) ............................................................................. 11
9.2 Setting network parameters via the OSD.................................................................................... 11
9.2.1 Changing the Network parameters ..................................................................................... 12
10. Logging into the web configuration............................................................................13
10.1 Changing the password............................................................................................................ 14
11. Configuring the system................................................................................................14
11.1 Network > Configuration........................................................................................................... 14
11.1.1 LAN.................................................................................................................................. 14
11.2 Administration > User Settings ................................................................................................. 15
11.2.1 Adding a user ................................................................................................................... 16
11.2.2 Deleting a user ................................................................................................................. 16
11.2.3 Blocking a user................................................................................................................. 16
11.3 Administration > Switch Configuration ...................................................................................... 17
11.4 Administration > Power Management....................................................................................... 18
12. Administration > User Targets ....................................................................................19
13. Security > Settings .......................................................................................................20
14. Security > SSL Certificate............................................................................................21
15. Maintenance > Switch Upgrade...................................................................................21
16. Maintenance > RICCs/RoCs Upgrade .........................................................................22
17. Restore Factory Settings .............................................................................................22
18. Set Time & Date ............................................................................................................23
19. Backup & Restore.........................................................................................................24
20. Saving changes and logging out ................................................................................24
21. Event log .......................................................................................................................25
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21.1.1 Downloading the log......................................................................................................... 25
21.1.2 Clearing the log ................................................................................................................ 25
22. Operating the system via the OSD..............................................................................26
22.1 Navigating the OSD Main window............................................................................................. 26
22.2 Selecting a computer................................................................................................................ 26
22.3 Power management hotkey – left Shift, F12 ............................................................................. 27
22.4 Moving the Confirmation label – F1 .......................................................................................... 27
22.5 Tuning – F5.............................................................................................................................. 28
22.6 The Settings window - F2 ......................................................................................................... 28
22.7 DDC – F10............................................................................................................................... 29
22.8 Saving changes to the settings................................................................................................. 29
23. Technical specifications..............................................................................................30
24. Safety.............................................................................................................................31
25. WEEE compliance........................................................................................................31
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1. Welcome
Thank you for buying the Smart 216 / 232 system. This system is produced by
Minicom Advanced Systems Limited.
This document provides installation and operation instructions for Minicom’s
Smart 216 / 232. It is intended for system administrators and network managers,
and assumes that readers have a general understanding of networks, hardware and
software.
Technical precautions
This equipment generates radio frequency energy and if not installed in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause radio frequency interference.
This equipment complies with Part 15, Subpart J of the FCC rules for a Class A
computing device. This equipment also complies 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.
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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 can control, monitor and
manage up to 16 servers simultaneously. You can connect a Power Distribution
Unit (PDU) for power management.
The Smart 216 is a cost-effective hardware solution, for secure KVM access &
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 CAT5 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:
1 Smart 216 (p/n 1SU22090) or 1 Smart 232 (p/n 1SU22091)
Rack mounting set (p/n 5AC20247)
ROCs - PS/2, USB
5. Compatibility
The Smart 216 is compatible with:
With PS/2 or USB interface computers/servers
VGA, SVGA, or XGA monitors (UXGA and higher)
Windows, Linux and other major operating systems
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6. The Smart 216 unit
Figure 1 illustrates the front panel of the Smart 216.
Figure 1 Smart 216 ports – side 1
6.1 LED and button table
LED Function
Power
Power Indicator
Link
Unit is connected to the network
Remote 1 and 2
Illuminates when the respective user connects to a server
Figure 2 Smart 216 ports – side 2
6.2 Connector table
Connector Function
User 1 and User 2
KVM consoles
Connect 2 KVM consoles for two users to operate the Smart 216
RPS
Connect Minicom’s Serial Remote Power Switch
LAN
To configure and update the unit, connect to 10/100 Mbit
Ethernet.
Server ports
Connect to servers via ROCs
MINICOM
Power RemoteLink
SMART 216 A
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Power
POWER
100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz
Server ports
I
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Keyboard
Mouse
Monitor
USER 1
LAN (Ethernet)
port
LAN
RPS
Remote Power
Switch (RPS)
port
10 11 12 13 14 15 169
SERVER
Keyboard
Mouse
Monitor
USER 2
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7. Pre-installation guidelines
Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that
are likely to generate electrical noise
Place the Smart 216 on a flat, clean and dry surface or install in a rack
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” 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).
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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.
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.
Figure 4 Bracket connected
Position here for
front facing
Position here
for rear facing
Rear of unit
Front of unit
Bracket connected for rear
facing rack mounting
Rear of unit
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8. Connecting the system
Figure 5 illustrates the Smart 216 system overview.
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 CAT5 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.
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Figure 6 ROC PS/2
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/2to 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 malfunctioning until the server is rebooted.
To computer’s
keyboard port
To computer’s
mouse port
To computer’s
Video card
To computer’s
USB Port
To computer’s
Video Card
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