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MSS User Guide 2: Installation
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Table 2-2: MSS4 LEDs
LED Function
Serial
(1-4)
Blinks green to indicate MSS serial activity.
OK Blinks yellow, green, or red to indicate MSS activity.
Link
Glows green or yellow to indicate a wired Ethernet connection.
Off: Not connected to a wired Ethernet network
Green: Connected to a 10BASE-T network
Yellow: Connected to either a 100BASE-T or 100BASE-FX network
Installation Procedure
The MSS should be positioned close to the device it will be servicing. Since powering
down the unit will terminate any active sessions, it may be desirable to place the device
server in a location secure from user access. Also be aware of the unit’s environmental
operating limits and cabling requirements.
The following diagram shows a properly-installed MSS in an Ethernet network. The
numbers in the diagram refer to the installation steps in this section.
Figure 2-9: MSS Connected to a Serial Device and Network
1. Connect the MSS to a serial device. Note that all serial ports are initially configured
for RS-232 networking.
a) Connect one end of a serial cable to one of the MSS DB9 connectors. See
Chapter 7:Pinouts for MSS connector pinout information.
Note: For the first connection, you may want to connect a serial terminal to the
console port, designated as the first serial port. This will allow you to verify that
your device server is working and to configure the necessary network settings.
The console port is initially set for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, one stop bit, no parity,
and no flow control.
b) Connect the other end of the cable to your serial device’s serial port.