Installing a rack mount interface module – Comtrol RocketPort PCI series User Manual

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Installing a Rack Mount Interface Module

Use the software installation and configuration document for your operating
system, with the driver to complete your installation.

For the latest software and documentation, go to

http://support.comtrol.com/

download.asp

Note: After installing the hardware, you must install the device driver for your

operating system.

Verify that the ports are functioning properly and connect your peripheral
devices.

Installing a Rack
Mount Interface
Module

The RM16-RJ45 and RM32-RJ45 are sturdy enough to allow you to stack several
units on a shelf, or you can mount it directly into a rack.

Place the unit on a stable
surface or attach the L
brackets to the interface
using the screws supplied
with the unit and attach the L bracket into your rack.

Note: You can mount the unit

facing in either direction.

Attach the 3-foot cable or the 3-
foot and the 10-foot cables
together between the interface
and the board.

Note: The cables are interchangeable. You may connect either or both cables

depending upon the distance between the card and the rack. The
maximum distance permitted between the interface module and card is
15 feet.

Optionally, for the RM32-RJ45, attach the two cables to the card and the
interface. The connector labeled J1 corresponds to Host A (Ports 0 through 15),
and the connector labeled J2 (closest to the bus) corresponds to Host B (Ports
16 through 32).

Do not connect 16-port cards located in different machines to the
RM32-RJ45. It is possible to damage the interface and card if the
interface is connected to two PCs using separate line power sources.