Minicom Smart CAT5 Manual de usuario
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5UM30096 V2.3 12/03
CAT5 Smart KVM Extender
User Guide
CAT5 SMART KVM EXTENDER
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Table of Contents
1. Welcome................................................................................... 2
2. Introduction ............................................................................. 3
3. The system components ........................................................ 3
4. The KVM Extender units ......................................................... 4
5. Pre-installation instructions................................................... 5
6. The KVM Extender cables ...................................................... 6
The 3 in 1 CPU cable ............................................................... 6
7. Power supply ........................................................................... 6
8. The KVM Extender as an extender ........................................ 7
9. Giving 2 users access to 1 computer.................................... 8
10. The KVM Extender as a 2-port KVM Switch.......................... 9
11. Operating the KVM Extender................................................ 10
Adjusting the picture ............................................................ 10
Timeout .................................................................................. 10
Locking KVM control ............................................................ 11
12. KVM Extender Settings mode .............................................. 11
Changing the hotkey............................................................. 12
Changing the Timeout period .............................................. 12
Enabling/disabling lock control ........................................... 12
Making advanced adjustments ............................................ 13
Replacing a computer........................................................... 13
Keyboard settings when replacing a computer ................. 14
Mouse driver settings when replacing a computer............ 14
Replacing a mouse type ....................................................... 15
Viewing the settings.............................................................. 16
Exiting the Settings mode .................................................... 16
13. Cascading Smart Extenders................................................. 17
Transmitter Power adapter................................................... 18
Switching on .......................................................................... 18
14. Technical specifications....................................................... 19
15. KVM Extender configuration ................................................ 20
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1. Welcome
The CAT5 Smart KVM Extender system is produced by Minicom
Advanced Systems Limited.
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.
© 2003 Minicom Advanced Systems Limited. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
PS/2 is a registered trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.
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2. Introduction
The CAT5 Smart KVM Extender (KVM Extender) system from
Minicom is an advanced KVM switch that performs the
following functions:
• Extends KVM control over a computer* up to a
distance of 110m / 360ft
• Gives 2 users at 2 workstations control of 1 computer*
• A 2-port KVM Switch for 1 or 2 users
* Wherever the word ‘computer’ appears in this guide it can
equally refer to a KVM switch.
3. The system components
The KVM Extender system consists of the following:
• Transmitter
• Receiver
• 3 in 1 CPU cable
• 1 Power adapter for the Receiver
A Shielded CAT5 FTP (Foil Shielded Twisted Pair) Solid
Wire 2x4x24 AWG cable terminated with RJ-45M connectors
connects the KVM Extender system. The Receiver can be up
to 110m/360ft away from the Transmitter.
This Guide illustrates the KVM Extender system and explains
how to install and operate it.
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4. The KVM Extender units
The figures below illustrate the Transmitter and Receiver units.
SYSTEM
CPU
Built-in KVM
cables
System
cable
Power
connector
6VDC
LEDs
Mouse
Monitor
Keyboard
Side A Side B
Figure 1 The 2 Transmitter side panels
SELECT
POWER
CONTROL
Select
button LEDs
Figure 2 The Receiver front panel
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COMPUTER
USER
Keyboard
Mouse
Monitor
Computer
Mouse port
Computer Keyboard
port
Computer
Monitor port
Figure 3 The Receiver rear panel
6VD C
SYSTEMPICTURE
Picture
adjuster
System
cable
Power
connector
Figure 4 The Receiver side panel
5. Pre-installation instructions
Disconnect all computers from the electrical power supply.
Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners,
and machines that are likely to generate electrical noise.
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6. The KVM Extender cables
The Transmitter comes with built-in KVM cables that connect
to the computer’s Video card, Mouse and Keyboard ports.
The 3 in 1 CPU cable
The 3 in 1 CPU cable –illustrated below – is only used when
the Receiver connects to a computer. The cable connects to the
Computer section of the Receiver rear panel, see Figure 3.
Figure 5 The 3 in 1 CPU cable
7. Power supply
Connect the Receiver to the power supply with the Power
adapter and Power cord provided.
The Transmitter receives its power from the connected
computer and does not generally need an external power supply.
However, when cascading Smart Extenders, some of the
Transmitters need an external power supply. Use a Minicom
Power adapter p/n 5PS20025. The power supply specifications
are: Regulated 6VDC 2 Amp, minus on internal pin
. Cascading is discussed on page 17.
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8. The KVM Extender as an extender
Extend the KVM workstation from the computer up to a
distance of 110m/360ft.
To use the KVM Extender as an extender, connect the system as
in Figure 6.
6VDC
To Video card
SD
DESKPRO ΩTo wall
socket
SD
P110
Computer
To
Keyboard
port
To Mouse port
Transmitter
Receiver
To System port
CAT5 FTP cable
Up to 110m / 360ft
Power
adapter To
Power
port
To User Monitor port To User
Keyboard port
To User
Mouse
port
To System port
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SMART
Extender
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Extende r
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Figure 6 The KVM Extender as an extender
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9. Giving 2 users access to 1 computer
To give 2 users access to 1 computer connect the system as in
Figure 7.
The connections are the same as in Figure 6, with the addition
of a KVM workstation for user 2.
Access to the computer is on a first-come-first-served basis.
6VDC
SD
DESKPRO Ω
SD
P110
Computer
Transmitter
Receiver
CAT5 FTP cable
Up to 110m / 360ft
To Monitor port
SD
P110
To Keyboard
port
To Mouse
port
User 1
User 2
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SMART
Extende r
RECEIVER MINICOM
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CAT5
SMART
Extender
TRANSMITTER MINICOM
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Figure 7 Giving 2 users access to 1 computer
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10. The KVM Extender as a 2-port KVM Switch
Figure 8 illustrates the system connected to 2 computers and 2
workstations. User 1 can access his local computer or the
remote computer. User 2 can only access his local computer.
The connections are the same as in Figure 7, with the addition
of the 3 in 1 CPU cable that connects a 2nd computer to the
Receiver.
6VDC
SD
DESKPRO Ω
SD
P110
Computer
Transmitter
Receiver
CAT5 FTP cable
Up to 110m / 360ft
SD
P110
User 1
User 2
3 in 1
CPU
cable
SD
DESKPRO Ω
To Video card
To
Keyboard
port
To Mouse port
To Computer
Monitor port
To Computer
Keyboard port
To Computer
Mouse port
Computer
CAT5
SMART
Extender
RECEIVER MINICOM
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CAT5
SMART
Extender
TRANSMITTER MINI COM
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Figure 8 As a 2-port KVM Switch
The option in Figure 8 can also work with only 1 user
workstation connected at the Receiver.
There is another configuration diagram on the last page of this
Guide, and more on the Marketing & Documentation CD.
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