Perle Systems Adaptors - Manual (Page 92)

FAST Serial Adaptors User Guide
Installing host cards and distribution accessories
Page 92
Chapter 2 Installing drivers and host cards
Connecting an 8 port distribution box fitted via hardwired flying lead
To allow 8 ports to be connected using a distribution box proceed as follows;
1. Install your 8 port AT or PCI FAST card using the procedures given in Installing an 8
port PCI host card on page 87 and Installing an 8 port AT host card on page 89 .
2. Turn off the power to your system.
3. Push fit the large connector on the end of the distribution box cable onto the card edge
connector.
4. Secure the connector in place in place using the screws provided as shown in the next
picture.
5. Connect peripherals to the required ports on the distribution box using DB25 connectors
provided.
6. Turn on the power to your system.
Push fit onto card
edge connector
Port numbers
labelled on unit Connect peripheral cable
here via DB25 connectors