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USER GUIDE

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User

A User can access/control permitted servers. A User has no access to the web
configuration interface.

View only

View only can view the screen of the currently accessed server without keyboard
and mouse control.

11.2.1 Adding a user

To add a user:

1. Click

and type a name and a password. The password must be at

least 6 characters – letters or numbers, and must not include the user name, even
if other characters are added.

Note!

The following “special” characters: &, <, >, ” cannot be used for either

the user name or password.

Depending on the security level chosen the user name and password parameters
are different. See section 13 on page 20.

2. Select the permission type from the

Permission

box.

3. Click

, the user appears in the list of users. The Permission column

shows the user level (Administrator, User, View Only). The Status column shows
whether the user is blocked or unblocked, explained in section 11.2.3 below.

11.2.2 Deleting a user

To delete a user:

1. Select the user from the list.

2. Click

.

3. Click

, the changes are saved.

11.2.3 Blocking a user

An alternative to deleting a user is blocking a user. This means that the user’s name
and password is stored, but the user is unable to access the system. Check

Block

to

block a user. Uncheck

Block

to allow the user access.

Summary of Contents for 0SU22090

Page 1: ...Smart 216 232 User Guide 1111 W 35th Street Chicago IL 60609 USA www tripplite com support Copyright 2012 Tripp Lite All rights reserved...

Page 2: ...ecting 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...

Page 3: ...igating 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...

Page 4: ...lation 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 I...

Page 5: ...pendent 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 ca...

Page 6: ...ctor 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...

Page 7: ...l 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 opera...

Page 8: ...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 fa...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...n 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...

Page 11: ...t the USB connector to the computer s USB port Figure 9 ROC USB 8 2 Connecting the CAT5 cables 1 Connect one connector to the ROCs RJ45 port 2 Connect the other connector to one of the Smart 216 s Ser...

Page 12: ...stem includes Assigning server names User and security settings Maintenance 9 1 Connecting to the Local Area Network LAN Configuration is done mainly via a web interface For this purpose connect a net...

Page 13: ...a or by pressing the spacebar whichever is relevant 9 2 1 Changing the Network parameters DHCP Enable When a DHCP server is active on the same network to which Smart 216 is connected DHCP provides aut...

Page 14: ...Enter The login page appears 3 Type the default Administrator user name admin and password access both lower case 4 Press Enter The web interface opens at the Targets page See Figure 12 Figure 12 Tar...

Page 15: ...m From the menu click Configuration The Network Configuration appears see Figure 14 Figure 14 Network Configuration page 11 1 Network Configuration Consult your Network Administrator for the network s...

Page 16: ...or These parameters can be configured locally from the OSD as explained on page 11 11 2 Administration User Settings From the menu click User Settings Figure 15 appears Figure 15 User Settings On this...

Page 17: ...g on the security level chosen the user name and password parameters are different See section 13 on page 20 2 Select the permission type from the Permission box 3 Click the user appears in the list o...

Page 18: ...accessing the system can identify the servers easily To do so 1 From the menu click Switch Configuration The Switch Configuration window appears see Figure 16 Figure 16 Switch Configuration 2 In the...

Page 19: ...6 Figure 17 Power Management 2 Select the number of sockets on the power management switch in the Number of Sockets drop down menu SRPS has 8 3 Click The appropriate number of Managed by Sockets and S...

Page 20: ...Targets The User Targets Configuration window appears see Figure 18 Figure 18 User Targets Configuration 2 Select a user from the User drop down menu 3 Check the servers the user can access according...

Page 21: ...2 options Standard security policy High security policy 6 characters or more 8 characters or more must include at least 1 digit and 1 upper case letter and 1 special character as follows _ Must not in...

Page 22: ...ord Click The certificate installs The device restarts automatically 15 Maintenance Switch Upgrade Upgrade the Smart 216 firmware to take advantage of new features Download the firmware from the Suppo...

Page 23: ...ers connected to the ROCs you wish to upgrade Click to select all 3 Verify the current version of the firmware by pressing 4 Locate and upload the firmware file 5 Press the firmware upgrades Figure 22...

Page 24: ...re 23 Restore factory settings 2 Check the box if you want to preserve Network settings 3 Click The unit restarts 18 Set Time Date The time and date set is used when recording log events see page 25 T...

Page 25: ...estore the configuration data browse to locate the file and click the device restarts 20 Saving changes and logging out To save any configuration changes click the relevant button on the current page...

Page 26: ...e 26 choose the number of events that will appear on each page between 10 40 21 1 1 Downloading the log You can download and save the log To do so click and save as a csv file The file can be viewed u...

Page 27: ...window To navigate up and down use the Up and Down arrow keys To exit the OSD press Esc 22 2 Selecting a computer To select a computer 1 Navigate to the desired computer line Or type the two digit po...

Page 28: ...ys to navigate up and down and press Enter to select the power option 4 A prompt appear see Figure 29 Select the desired option and press Enter The power command is sent Figure 29 Power prompt 22 4 Mo...

Page 29: ...quality is relative to distance The further away a computer is from the Smart 216 the lower the image quality and the more tuning needed So place the higher resolution computers closer to the Switch 2...

Page 30: ...e DDC information of the monitor connected to the Smart 216 switch into the memories of all connected ROCs when first installing system To input the DDC information Press F10 Please wait flashes a few...

Page 31: ...the Smart 216 and RJ45 x 32 for the Smart 232 Weight 2 343Kg 5 165lbs Dimensions H x D x W 44 x 270 x 431 mm 1 7 x 10 6 x 17 Power input 100 240 VAC 0 8 A 50 60 Hz Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 3...

Page 32: ...Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive and implementing regulations when customers buy new electrical and electronic equipment from Minicom they are entitled to Send old equipment for recycling on a one...

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