Tripp Lite 108, 116 User Manual

Smart CAT5 Switch - 108

and 116

To take advantage of the full range of features, we recommend you read the softcopy

User Guide after performing the Quick Start procedure. It’s in PDF format on the

upport section.

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

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Quick Start Guide

1. Introduction

supplied CD or on our website www.minicom.comin the S
Access and control multiple multi-

up to 16 to the 116 model.

2. System components

The Smart CAT5 system consists of:

 Smart CAT5 Switch 108 or 116
 RICC on Cable (ROCS) - PS/2, USB
 CAT5 cables (1.5m provided)
 RS232 Serial cable
 Rack mounts for the Smart CAT5

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SMART CAT5 SWITCH – 108/116

3. The Smart CAT5 system configuration

Figure 1 illustrates the basic configuration of the Smart CAT5 system.

Workstation

SMART CAT5SWITCH 116

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POWER

100-240VAC 50/60 Hz

COMPUTER

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To servers

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RoC/RICCs
to servers

Figure 1 Smart CAT5 system configuration

4. The Smart CAT5 models

The figure below illustrates the rear panel of the Smart CAT5 116. The 108 model is
the same but with only 8 Computer ports.

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POWER

100-240 VAC 50/60Hz

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Figure 2 Smart CAT5 116 rear panel

COMPUTER

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5. Pre-installation guidelines

 Switch off all computers
 Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are

likely to generate electrical noise

 Ensure that the maximum distance between each computer and the Smart CAT5,

does not exceed 10m/33ft

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