Minicom Advanced Systems Smart IP Extender Network Card User Manual


 
SMART IP EXTENDER
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Table of Contents
1. Welcome.......................................................................................................................4
2. Introduction .................................................................................................................5
3. Features of IP Extender ..............................................................................................6
4. Remote power management.......................................................................................6
5. System components ...................................................................................................7
6. The IP Extender cables ...............................................................................................7
7. IP Extender front panel...............................................................................................7
8. The IP Extender rear panel ports ...............................................................................8
9. Pre-installation instructions.......................................................................................9
10. Connecting the IP Extender to the host computer/KVM switch..............................9
11. Connecting the Power management options..........................................................11
12. Connecting the IPMI option......................................................................................11
13. Connecting the External Reset/Power Option ........................................................12
14. Connecting to Ethernet.............................................................................................12
15. 10 Mbps Connection .................................................................................................12
16. 100 Mbps Connection ...............................................................................................12
17. Switching on..............................................................................................................12
18. Configuring the system ............................................................................................13
19. Configuration via DHCP server................................................................................13
20. Configuration via local console ...............................................................................13
21. Mouse, Keyboard and Video configuration.............................................................15
22. IP Extender Video Modes..........................................................................................16
23. Operating the IP Extender system...........................................................................16
24. Logging in..................................................................................................................17
25. Timeout ......................................................................................................................18
26. The Work area............................................................................................................18
27. Remote Console........................................................................................................19
28. Keyboard layout ........................................................................................................19
29. The Control buttons /toolbar icons..........................................................................20
30. The Chat window.......................................................................................................21
31. The Video settings.....................................................................................................22
32. Video Settings access...............................................................................................23
33. Mouse synchronization.............................................................................................23
34. Mouse synchronization limitations..........................................................................23
35. Single mouse mode...................................................................................................24
36. Remote Console Settings.........................................................................................24
37. Telnet Console...........................................................................................................26
38. Status via IPMI...........................................................................................................26
39. Event Log via IPMI.....................................................................................................26