Lantronix Data Center-Grade Evolution Device Server EDS32PR - Manual (Page 19)

EDS Device Servers User Guide 19
3: Installation: EDS4100
This chapter describes how to install the EDS4100 device server.
Package Contents
Your EDS4100 package includes the following items:
‹ One EDS4100 device server
‹ One RJ45-to-DB9Fnull modem cable
‹ One product CD that includes this User Guide, the Command Reference, and the
Quick Start guide.
‹ A printed Quick Start guide
Your package may also include a power supply.
User-Supplied Items
To complete your EDS4100 installation, you need the following items:
‹ RS-232 and/or RS-422/485 serial devices that require network connectivity:
− Each EDS4100 serial port supports a directly connected RS-232 serial
device.
− Ports 1 and 3 also support RS-422/485 and can accommodate 31 full-load
RS-485 multi-drop devices or 127 quarter-load RS-485 multi-drop devices
per port, for a total of 62 full-load or 254 quarter-load devices.
‹ A serial cable for each serial device to be connected to the EDS4100. One end of
the cable must have a female DB9 connector to connect to the EDS4100 serial
port. The connector on the other end must be configured for your serial device.
Note: To connect an EDS4100 serial port to another DTE device, you will need a
null modem cable, such as the one supplied in your EDS4100 package. To
connect the EDS4100 serial port to a DCE device, you will need a straight-
through (modem) cable.
‹ An available connection to your Ethernet network and an Ethernet cable.
‹ A working power outlet if the unit will be powered from an AC outlet.