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RPS Series - Remote Power Switches; Quick Start Guide
3. Connecting the Device Server to the RPS
To securely manage the RPS, congure the Device Server as follows:
1. Set the Line Service to Power Management for the line that is connected to
the RPS serial port.
2. Congure the Power Management Settings for the RPS.
See the IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide for information about the settings
and how to actively manage the RPS.
4. Configuring the RPS Standalone
To independently manage the RPS, through a PC COM port congure as follows:
NOTE: The default serial port parameters are set as folows: 9600,
RTS/CTS handshaking, 8 data bits, one stop bit and no parity.
1. Plug the RJ-45F to DB9F (Part No. 1100300-10) into the COM port
on the PC.
2. Connect the CAT5 cable to this adapter and the RJ-45 console port
on the RPS.
3. Start your communication program on your PC (set serial port parameters as
described above.)
4. Press [Enter]
5. The RPS will return the RPS> command prompt.
6. Type /h to view the command menu.
Please refer to the RPS User's Guide for instructions regarding other methods to
connect to the RPS.