Avocent CPS1610 CPS - Manual (Page 16)

10 CPS Installer/User Guide
Installing the CPS
See Appendix B for device cabling information.
WARNING: The power outlet should be installed near the equipment and should be
easily accessible.
To install the CPS hardware:
1. Locate the CPS where you can connect cables between the serial devices
and the CPS serial ports, and where you can connect a LAN interface
cable between the Ethernet hub or switch and the CPS LAN connector.
If you are using a CPS rack mount kit, follow the instructions included
with the kit.
2. Attach a 10BaseT or 100BaseT LAN interface cable to the LAN connector on
the back of the CPS. The CPS requires a CAT 5 cable for 100BaseT operation.
3. Insert the power cord into the back of the CPS. Insert the other end of the
power cord into a grounded electrical receptacle.
4. Check that the POWER LED is illuminated. If not, check the power cable
to ensure that it is inserted snugly into the back of the CPS. The ONLINE
LED will illuminate within one minute to indicate that the CPS self-test is
complete. If the ONLINE LED blinks, contact Avocent Technical Support
for assistance.
5. Check that the LINK LED is also illuminated. If not, check the Ethernet
cable to ensure that both ends are correctly inserted into their jacks. If the
CPS is not correctly connected to an Ethernet hub or switch, you will not
be able to confi gure the CPS for operation. If the CPS is connected to a 100
MB Ethernet hub, the 100MBps LED will also be illuminated.
6. Once the POWER, ONLINE and LINK LEDs are illuminated, remove
power from the CPS and proceed with the confi guration process.
WARNING: The CPS and all attached devices should be powered down before servicing the
unit. Always disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.
Configuring the CPS
To configure the CPS, you must enter a unique IP address and the network’s
subnet mask. This information will be stored in the CPS configuration
database. During initial login, you will specify a password for the Admin user.