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DX System Quick Installation Guide 1. System components The DX system consists of: • • • • • •
DX Central 432 (4 users) or 832 (8 users) DX Users X-Remote Interface Connection cables (X-RICCs) – PS/2, SUN, USB, RS232 Cables - 3 in 1 CPU cable, RS232 Serial cable, Ethernet Crossover cable Rack mounts for the DX units and the X-RICCs Minicom Flash USB key – containing Installation and Operating guides and Central unit firmware download program
2. The DX system configuration Figure 1 illustrates the basic configuration of the DX system. The figure shows DX Users and devices connected to a DX Central unit. User 4
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3. The DX Central units 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
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4. The DX User units The figure below illustrates the rear panel of the DX User unit. Computer Video card
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5. Pre-installation guidelines •
Switch off all computers
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Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are likely to generate electrical noise
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The maximum distance between each device (computer, KVM switches or second level DX Central) and the DX Central, is 100m/330ft. The maximum distance between the DX Central and the DX User is also 100m/330ft.
6. Connecting the DX system The following sections explain how to connect the DX User to the DX Central and the devices (computer, KVM switches or second level DX Central) to the DX Central. 1
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7. Connecting the DX Users to the DX Central Connect the DX Users to the DX Central as illustrated in Figure 4 below. To connect the units: 1. Connect a KVM console to the DX User’s Console keyboard monitor and mouse ports. 2. Connect a CAT5 cable to the DX User’s System port and to one of the DX Central’s User ports.
8. Connecting a local computer to the DX User A user can work on the DX system just with a KVM console. There is the option to connect a computer to the DX User unit. A user can then work locally on this computer. To connect an local computer: Connect a computer to the DX User using the 3 in 1 CPU cable, see Figure 4. 1. Connect the connectors of one end of the 3 in 1 CPU cable to the KVM Computer ports of the DX User. 2. Connect the connectors of other end of the 3 in 1 CPU cable to the KVM ports of the computer. P110
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9. Connecting Computer/servers to the DX Central You connect Computers/servers to the DX Central using CAT5 cable and the appropriate X-RICC. The X-RICCs draw their power from the computer’s keyboard port (X-RICC PS/2, SUN) or from the USB port (X-RICC USB). The X-RICC RS232 gets its power from a USB dedicated Power adapter. Figure 5 illustrates the DX system connections for a PS/2, SUN USB and RS232 computer/server. DX Central www.minicom.com
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Connecting a X-RICC PS/2 Figure 6 illustrates the connections. To connect the X-RICC PS/2: 1. Connect the Screen connector to the computer’s Video card. 2. Connect the Keyboard connector to the computer’s Keyboard port. 3. Connect the Mouse connector to the computer’s Mouse port. 3
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Connecting a X-RICC SUN Figure 7 illustrates the connections. To connect the X-RICC: SUN: 1. Connect the Screen connector to the server’s Video card. 2. Connect the Keyboard connector to the server’s Keyboard port.
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Connecting a X-RICC USB The X-RICC USB supports Windows 98 SE and later, MAC, SUN and SGI. Figure 8 illustrates the connections. To connect the X-RICC USB: 1. Connect the Screen connector to the server’s Video card. 2. Connect the USB connector to the server’s USB port.
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Connecting a X-RICC RS232 Figure 9 illustrates the connections. To connect the X-RICC RS232: 1. Connect the RS232 connector to the server’s RS232 port. 2. For power connect either: A USB cable to the X-RICC and the server’s USB port. Or A Power adapter to the X-RICC.
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Figure 9 X-RICC RS232
Connecting the CAT5 cables 1. Connect one connector to the X-RICCs RJ45 port. 2. Connect the other connector to one of the DX’s Server ports. 3. Follow the above 2 steps for each computer/server.
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10. Order of powering on Connect the DX units to the power supply using the Power cables provided. Important! It is imperative that the following order for powering on be followed. Failure to do so will result in the system being inoperative. 1. All the devices (servers etc.). 2. The Matrix Central unit. 3. The DX User units.
For further information on installing the DX system, see the softcopy Installation guide on the Minicom Flash USB key. To operate the system, see the DX System Operating guide.
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