Comtrol RocketPort EXPRESS SMPTE - Manual (Page 10)

10 - Card and Interface Installation RocketPort EXPRESS SMPTE User Guide: 2000482 Rev. B
Installing a Rackmount Interface Box
Installing a Rackmount Interface Box
Rackmount interface boxes are sturdy enough to allow you to stack several units
on a shelf, or you can mount it directly into a rack.
Do not connect the cable to the RocketPort EXPRESS SMPTE card or
interface box when the computer is powered on. The interface is not
hot-swappable.
Connecting the cable to the RocketPort EXPRESS SMPTE card or
interface box while the computer is powered on may damage the
electronics on the card or interface box.
1. Make sure that the host system is powered off before connecting the cable.
2. Place the Rackmount interface box on a stable surface or attach the brackets
to the interface box using the screws supplied with the unit and attach the
bracket into your rack.
3. Attach the cable shipped with the card between the interface box and the card.
Make sure that the connectors are
properly aligned. Do NOT use force
when connecting the cables to the host
adapter card.
4. Power on the host system.
5. Click Cancel if a Found New Hardware
message appears on a Windows operating
system.
Execute the device driver assembly to
start the driver installation.
For other operating system device drivers, see Locating the Latest Drivers and
Documentation on Page 5.
6. After installing the driver, you should verify that the ports are functioning
properly and then connect your serial devices.
You can use the Troubleshooting section on Page 15 for port testing
procedures.
Refer to Connecting Serial Devices on Page 11 for information about
connecting serial devices.
Caution
Caution