Lantronix EDS8PR Server User Manual


 
EDS Device Servers User Guide 2
6
4: Installation: EDS8PR, EDS16PR and EDS32PR
This chapter describes how to install the EDS8PR, EDS16PR and EDS32PR device
servers.
Package Contents
Your EDS package includes the following items:
One EDS device server (EDS8PR, EDS16PR or EDS32PR)
One RJ45-to-DB9F serial cable
One product CD that includes this User Guide, the Command Reference, and the
Quick Start guide.
A printed Quick Start guide
Your package may also include a power supply.
User-Supplied Items
To complete your EDS8/16/32PR installation, you need the following items:
RS-232 serial devices that require network connectivity. Each EDS8/16/32PR
serial port supports a directly connected RS-232 serial device.
A serial cable for each serial device to be connected to the EDS8/16/32PR. All
devices attached to the device ports support the RS-232C (EIA-232) standard.
Category 5 cabling with RJ45 connections is used for the device port
connections.
Note: To connect an EDS8/16/32PR serial port to a DTE device, you
need a DTE cable, such as the one supplied in your EDS8/16/32PR
package, or an RJ45 patch cable and DTE adapter. To connect the
EDS8/16/32PR serial port to a DCE device, you need a DCE (modem)
cable, or an RJ45 patch cable and DTE adapter. For a list of the
Lantronix cables and adapters you can use with the EDS8/16/32PR, see
E: Lantronix Cables and Adapters.
An available connection to your Ethernet network and an Ethernet cable.
A working power outlet if the unit will be powered from an AC outlet.