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9.1 FAQ
Chapter 9
1. What devices and servers can the CS-116 / CS-148 Cat5 IP serial console be used with ?
The NCP-1716 16-port console terminal LCD keyboard drawer is based on the RS-232-C protocol standard
supported on most terminals, PCs, servers, as well as many manageable devices which equipped with at least
one RS-232 serial port that is used as a console port when no keyboard is present.
2. What operating systems does the CS-116 / CS-148 Cat5 IP serial console support?
There is no software to install on attached servers, so the console terminal can support a variety of operating
systems. Third party software is only required on clients being used to access console terminal LCD keyboard
drawer over the network.
3. How does the CAT5e cable connect to the servers?
We provide RJ45-DB9 female & RJ45-DB9 male adapters convert standard serial connections to RJ45.
4. How many users can concurrent remote access console server ?
The users can concurrent remote access console server webpage is unlimited, but every port can only be
accessed by one user at the same time. The different port can also access at the same time.
5. How can we access the serial devices or headless server ?
i, Direct terminal attachment
ii, Dial access using serial applications such as HyperTerminal
iii, Network access using IP-based applications such as Telnet or SSH
6. How long is the cable which can support on each serial port ?
The longest cable for supporting serial port is 15 meter.
7. What security features does the CS116 / CS148 Cat5 IP serial console support?
The 16-port console terminal’s user database supports up to 200 user accounts, which include user names,
passwords, plus speci
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cations of access rights. User de
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nitions can be changed at any time.
