Black Box ET10000A Network Hardware User Manual


 
Installation
34 ETEP Installation Guide
Figure 21 ET0010A rear panel connector for external power supply.
Connecting the Cables: ET0010A
Follow the instructions below to connect the ET0010A to the appropriate network devices (see Figure
22).
To cable the ET0010A:
1 For initial setup, connect the RS-232 serial port directly to a PC or workstation. Using the null
modem cable supplied by Black Box, insert the RJ-45 connector in the RS-232 port and connect the
DB-9 female connector to your PC. This cable can be removed after initial setup is complete.
2 Connect the Ethernet management port to a LAN using a Category 5 cable with an RJ-45 connector.
3 Connect the remote port to the untrusted network, typically via a router port, using a Category 5 cable
with an RJ-45 connector.
4 Connect the local port to the local device, such as a server or switch, using a Category 5 cable with an
RJ-45 connector.