Compatible Systems 10/100 - Manual (Page 5)

Chapter 1 - Network Installation 2
Chapter 1 - Network Installation
Figure 1. 10-100 Ethernet - DES I/O Card Front Panel
This section of the manual will help you connect the IntraPort Carrier’s 10-100 Ethernet - DES
I/O card to your Ethernet network and a management console.
In summary, the steps for installation are:
1. After mounting the server or placing on a desktop, make sure it is not connected to
any power source.
2. Connect the server to the Ethernet network.
3. Connect a management console to the server (optional).
4. Plug in the power cable and power up the server.
Ethernet Connection Requirements
The IPC’s 10-100 Ethernet interface directly supports 100BaseTx or 10BaseT twisted-pair
Ethernet. To connect the Ethernet interface to twisted-pair Ethernet cabling, you will need an
unshielded twisted-pair station cable that is connected to a 10BaseT-compatible twisted-pair
hub (for a transmit speed of 10 Mbps) or a 100Mbps Fast Ethernet hub (for a transmit speed of
100 Mbps).
v Note: Ethernet cables and cable connectors are not supplied with the IPC. Category 5
cabling is required for 100 BaseT operation. Please contact your reseller or your Compatible
Systems sales representative for information on obtaining the correct Ethernet cabling
supplies.
If your twisted-pair hub is already in place, you can connect the server to an active network
without interrupting network activity. Simply plug the unshielded twisted-pair cable (that is
already connected to your Ethernet hub) into the RJ-45 Ethernet connector on the front of the
unit.