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DX System
User Guide
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5UM20121 V2 6/06
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DX SYSTEM Table of Contents Welcome................................................................................................................4 1. Introduction.......................................................................................................5 1.1 Features .......................................................................................................5 1.2 System components......................................................................................6
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USER GUIDE 11.1.1 General information about Auto detect........................................................................ 26 11.2 Applying changes...................................................................................... 27 11.2.1 Configuring individual input ports................................................................................. 28 11.3 Cascaded DX Central units........................................................................ 29 11.4 Cascaded Legacy
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DX SYSTEM 18. Connecting to a local computer.................................................................... 58 19. Updating the DX Central................................................................................ 58 19.1 System requirements for the DX Central Update program........................... 58 19.2 Running the DX Central Update................................................................. 59 19.2.1 Upgrading from V1.9 to V2.0 .........................................
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USER GUIDE Welcome Thank you for buying the DX system. This system is produced by Minicom Advanced Systems Limited. This document provides installation and operation instructions for Minicom’s DX system. It is intended for system administrators and network managers, and assumes that readers have a general understanding of networks, hardware and software. Technical precautions This equipment generates radio frequency energy and if not installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s ins
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DX SYSTEM 1. Introduction The DX system from Minicom is a superior solution for centralized KVM & Serial management. The DX system combines the following four major functions: • KVM switching and control • Serial control • Power management • User management The DX unifies the above functions using AIM (Advanced Integrated Management). AIM is an innovative embedded Graphical User Interface (GUI) that supplies advanced management functionality in a hardware-only based solution. AIM c
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USER GUIDE 1.2 System components • DX Switch 432 (4 users) or 832 (8 users) • DX Users • DX User IP (has it’s own Guide) • X Remote Interface Connection cables (XRICCs) – PS/2, SUN, USB, RS232 • Remote Interface Connection cables (RICC) – PS/2 • Cables - 3 in 1 CPU cable, RS232 Serial cable, Ethernet Crossover cable • Rack mounts for the DX units and the XRICCs • Minicom Flash USB key – containing Installation and Operating guides and Central unit firmware Update program 1.3 Compati
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DX SYSTEM Reduced airflow Install the equipment in a rack in such a way that the amount of airflow required for safe operation is not compromised. Leave a gap of at least 5cm/2” each side of the DX Central unit. Mechanical loading Mount the equipment in the rack in such a way that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading. Circuit overloading When connecting the equipment to the supply circuit, consider the effect that overloading of circuits might have on
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www.minicom.com www.minicom.com DX SYSTEM The figure below illustrates the rear panel of the DX 832 Central unit. The DX 432 Central model is the same but with only 4 User ports. RS232 Service port 5 6 78 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 I SERVICE 0 1 2 34 1 2 34 5 678 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 USER SERVER ETHERNET POWER 100-250 VAC 50/60 Hz SERIAL RS232 Serial port Reset button Ethernet User ports Server ports Power connector Figure 3 DX 832 Central unit rear panel 3.2 DX User
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www.minicom.com USER GUIDE 3.3 Rack mounting the DX central and User units Use the L-shaped brackets and screws provided to mount the DX units on a server rack as illustrated below. Insert 5 678 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 screws to I SERVICE connect to 0 rack 1 2 34 1 2 34 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 USER SERVER POWER ETHERNET 100-250 VAC 50/60 Hz SERIAL Insert screws to connect to DX Central side panel Figure 6 Connecting the L-shaped bracket 3.4 Rack mounting the
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DX SYSTEM 3.5 Rack mounting the RICCs You can attach the RICCs to a server rack or computer using the Velcro strips provided. Or connect it using the bracket provided. The figure below illustrates the bracket. Insert screws through bracket and into the rack Insert screw through bracket and into the back of a computer Insert screws through Insert screws through bracket and into the bracket and into the back of the RICC back of the RICC Figure 8 Rack mounting the RICC 4. Connecting the DX
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Paral lel 100T Serial A V ideo S erial B www.minicom.com www.minicom.com USER GUIDE SD P 110 Optional local computer KB Mo use I CONSOLE COMPUTER TERMINAL 0 DX User POWER SYSTEM 100-250 VAC 50/60 Hz USB LOCAL COMPUTER CAT5 cable Up to 100M / 330ft 3 in 1 CPU cable DX Central 5 678 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 I SERVICE 0 1 234 1 2 34 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 USER SERVER ETHERNET POWER 100-250 VAC 50/60 Hz SERIAL Figure 9 Connecting a DX User to the DX Central 4.1 Con
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www.minicom.com DX SYSTEM 4.9.1 Connecting the RS232 terminal Connect the RS232 terminal to the DX User as illustrated in the figures below. Terminal Login: admin Password_| d i g i t al VT420 Contr a st Bright To Terminal port I CONSOLE COMPUTER TERMINAL 0 POWER TO CENTRAL 100-250 VAC 50/60 Hz USB LOCAL COMPUTER Figure 15 Connecting the RS232 terminal The table below shows the RS232 Serial cable 9 PIN D-SUB Male pin-out. Pin Signal Description Pin Signal Description 1 Carrier Detect 6
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USER GUIDE 6. Connecting Legacy KVM switches You can cascade Legacy KVM switches by connecting an XRICC PS/2 or RICC PS/2 to the switch. To cascade a non-DX KVM switch: 1. Connect an XRICC PS/2 or RICC PS/2 to the User ports of the KVM switch. 2. Connect a CAT5 cable to the Server port of the DX Central. 3. Connect the other end of the CAT5 cable to the XRICC PS/2. The configuration process is explained at the beginning of the DX System Operating Guide. To connect devices to the KVM swi
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www.minicom.com www.minicom.com DX SYSTEM 7.1 Connecting with an Ethernet Crossover cable To connect a secondary level DX Central with an Ethernet Crossover cable: Connect the Ethernet Crossover cable connectors to the Ethernet ports of the 2 DX Centrals units, as illustrated in Figure 16. 5 678 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 I SERVICE DX Central 0 st 1 2 34 1 2 34 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 USER SERVER - 1 level POWER ETHERNET SERIAL To Server ports CAT5 cables 1 for ea
