Minicom Advanced Systems Minicom Smart 216 - Manual (Page 5)

USER GUIDE
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Section I
This section explains how to configure and operate the Smart 216 / 232 IP system
remotely over IP.
Section II on page 41, explains how to operate the Smart 216 / 232 IP switching
system locally through the On Screen Display (OSD).
2. Introduction
The Smart 216 IP and the Smart 232 IP two units are functionally the same. The
Smart 216 IP has 16 Server ports and the Smart 232 IP has 32 Server ports.
The Smart 216 / 232 IP extends your KVM (keyboard, video, and mouse) from any
computer or server over TCP/IP via LAN, WAN or Internet connection. Now 2
remote users can control, monitor and manage up to 16 remote (PS/2, USB) servers
simultaneously from wherever they are, inside or outside the organization.
Simultaneously 1 local user can also access the servers. Simultaneously 2 more
remote users can operate serial devices such as routers or managed network
switches. Alternatively, 1 more user can use a PDU.
The Smart 216 / 232 IP is a cost-effective hardware solution, for secure remote
KVM access & control of 16 (32 for the Smart 232 IP) computers/servers from the
BIOS level - independent of the OS.
The Smart 216 / 232 IP is based on Minicom’s innovative ROC technology in
which each computer/server is directly connected to the switch via ROC dongles
using only standard CAT5 cable at a distance of up to 30m/100ft in a star
configuration. No external power is needed at the remote ROC.
3. Key features
BIOS level control to any server’s brand and model, regardless of the server
condition and network connectivity, covering the entire spectrum of crash
scenarios.
Compatible with all major operating systems. Supports many hardware and
software configurations for the remote client and the Target server computers, as
well as the KVM switch in use
Web-based control - Browser Control to a Target server, from any location via
secured standard IP connection.
Security - Supports the highest security standards for encryption (256 bit SSL and
HTTPS) and authentication for remote user and advanced OSD management with
multi-layer security for local user.