Minicom Smart 4 Manuel utilisateur
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Supervisor Smart 4-port
User Guide
5UM20085
V2.2 4/03
Table of Contents
Introduction...........................................................................................2
The Supervisor Smart 4-Port...............................................................2
Features of the Smart 4........................................................................3
Installing the Smart 4 system..............................................................5
Connecting cables to the Smart 4 front panel ...................................5
Connecting cables to the Smart 4 rear panel.....................................6
Operating the Smart 4 ..........................................................................8
Switching between computers............................................................8
Scanning computers ............................................................................9
The Settings mode ...............................................................................9
Setting the scan time period .............................................................10
Changing the hotkey ..........................................................................10
Resetting the Smart 4.........................................................................10
Making advanced adjustments..........................................................11
Replacing a computer ........................................................................11
Keyboard settings when replacing a computer...............................11
Mouse settings when replacing a computer....................................12
Viewing the settings...........................................................................13
Exiting the Settings mode .................................................................13
Technical Specifications....................................................................15
1
Introduction
Minicom Advanced Systems Ltd (Minicom) is a leading
manufacturer of KVM switches for multiple server control.
Minicom also manufactures interactive systems for Computer
Equipped Learning Environments. It is also the world leader
in the development and deployment of cutting edge CAT5
technology.
The Supervisor Smart 4-Port
The Supervisor Smart 4-Port (Smart 4) from Minicom is a
Keyboard Video Mouse (KVM) switch. With the Smart 4 you
can access, monitor and control four computers from one
KVM console.
To use the Supervisor Smart 4-Port unit, you need 1 high
resolution CPU cable for each connected computer.
The following accessories are available and must be ordered
separately:
• Rack mounting set P/N 5AC20201
• Desk mounting set P/N 5AC20200
• Power supply P/N 5PS20025
2
Features of the Smart 4
• Pure hardware Plug and Play
• Ideal solution for small and home office (SOHO)
environments
• Scan function
• High video resolution
• Can be operated from the Smart 4’s front panel or a
keyboard hotkey
• Eliminates excess equipment
• Full keyboard and mouse emulation for connected
computers
• Microsoft Intellimouse and Wheel mouse support
• The connected computers can have different operating
systems
• Separate Desk and Rack mounting kits
• Optional power supply for cascading, otherwise no
external power supply is necessary!
3
Figure 1 illustrates the basic configuration of the Smart 4
System.
Computer 1
Smart 4
Computer 2 Computer 3
Computer 4
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Supervisor
SMART
Select 2 3 4
6VDC
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Figure 1 The Smart 4 configuration
4
Installing the Smart 4 system
Before installing the system do the following:
• Switch off all computers.
• Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air
conditioners, and machines that are likely to generate
electrical noise.
Connecting cables to the Smart 4 front panel
Connect a keyboard, screen and mouse to the front panel
using their existing cables.
An optional Power adapter when used is also connected to the
front panel.
Figure 2 illustrates the front panel connections. The panel
contains 2 LED banks. The top LED bank shows which
computers are connected and powered on. The bottom LED
bank shows which computer is currently selected.
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Smart 4
front panel
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Supervisor
SMART
Select 234
6VDC
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Figure 2 The Smart 4 front panel connections
Connecting cables to the Smart 4 rear panel
Important! Always connect the front panel connections
before the rear panel connections.
Connect the CPU cables to the Smart 4 rear panel, and to the
computers. Figure 3 illustrates the CPU cables connected to
the Smart 4 and computers 1 and 4. The connections are the
same for computers 2 and 3.
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To computer's
Keyboard port
To computer's
Mouse port
To
computer's
Video port
Computer 1
CPU cable
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To computer's
Keyboard port
To computer's
Mouse port
To
computer's
Video port
Computer 4
CPU cable
Smart 4
rear panel
Figure 3 The Smart 4 rear panel connections
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Operating the Smart 4
To prepare the system for operation:
1. Connect the cables to the front panel.
2. Connect the cables to the back panel.
3. Switch on the computers.
Switching between computers
There are two ways to switch between computers.
1. On the front panel of the Smart 4, press the button to
switch to the next computer.
2. On the keyboard:
To switch to the next computer forwards press Shift
then, +. Release Shift, before pressing +.
To switch to the next computer backwards press Shift
then, -. Release Shift, before pressing -.
Note! With a US English keyboard you can use the + key of
the alphanumeric section or of the numeric keypad. With a
Non-US English keyboard only use the + key of the numeric
keypad.
When switching computers the illuminated LED of the
bottom bank indicates which computer is currently selected.
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Scanning computers
The Smart 4 can scan the connected computers at intervals of
between 1 and 99 seconds. The default time period is 0
seconds (disabled) – change this in the Settings mode see the
paragraph below. During scanning you cannot work on the
computers.
To scan computers:
Press the hotkey Shift then, S. Release Shift before pressing
S. The scan activates.
To end scanning:
Press Esc.
The Settings mode
Enter the Settings mode to:
• Set the scan time interval
• Change the hotkey
• Make advanced adjustments
• View settings
To enter the Settings mode:
Press Shift then, Tab. Release Shift before pressing Tab. All
3 keyboard LEDs glow when in the Settings mode.
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