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Summary of Contents for Comtrol InterChangeVS 1000
- Page 1 InterChangeVS™ 1000 InterChangeVS 1100 Installation Reference Card...
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Page 2: Installation Overview
Installation Overview Use this Reference Card to install the InterChangeVS 1000 base unit and InterChangeVS1100 port extenders. To install the VS1000/VS1100 series, perform the following procedures: • Install the VS1000/VS1100 hardware and the asynchronous RS-232 devices that you are connecting to the VS1000/VS1100 serial ports •... -
Page 3: Installing Vs1100 Hardware
3. Connect the cable from the appropriate Ethernet connection (10Base-T or AUI) on the VS1000 to your server or Ethernet hub. Ethernet Connection to Server or Ethernet Hub VS-Link Terminator Plug Server Note: Do not connect two VS1000 base units together. If connecting the VS1000 directly to the server, an Ethernet crossover cable is required. - Page 4 2. Optionally, mount the VS1100 port extenders into the rack using the enclosed mounting brackets. Warning: If mounting the VS1100 into a rack mount unit, make sure the rack is not top heavy. 3. Connect the VS1100 device or devices to the VS1000 virtual server: •...
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Page 5: Power-On Diagnostics
Power-On Diagnostics All VS1000 units include autoswitching power supplies. You may need to select the appropriate power cable for your location, but the VS1000 automatically senses and switches to the correct line voltage and cycle frequency. The VS1100 expansion unit draws its power from the host VS1000 base unit and does not contain a power supply or cooling fan. - Page 6 10Base-T LED Descriptions LED Indicator Description During the power on cycle (first few Flashes seconds after power turned on), this Briefly turns on briefly to display link polarity on the 10Base-T connection. The light flashes briefly during Flashing transmissions as a general indicator of activity.
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Page 7: Connecting Devices
VS1000/VS1100 ports. The following figure illustrates a modem bank environment. 1. Connect your RS-232 devices to Ports 1 through 16, for each VS1000/VS1100. RJ45 to DB25 cables are available from Comtrol. VS1000 COM5- COM20 Modem Bank... -
Page 8: Windows Nt Configuration
Note: Use the hardware manufacturer’s documentation if you need help with connector pinouts or cabling. 2. Install or reconfigure VS-Link. RS-232 Cabling For information about building modem, null modem, RJ45-to-DB25, and other custom RS-232 cables, see the VS1000 Installation and Configuration Guide. Use the following for pinout information on the RJ45 serial port connectors on the VS1000/VS1100. - Page 9 3. Switch on the VS1000 base unit and verify that the system passes the power-on diagnostics. 4. Start the VS-Link Setup program. 5. Highlight the VS1000 that you have attached the VS1100 to and click the Properties button. 6. Enter the new number of ports, including the VS1000 and all attached VS1100 expansion units.
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Page 10: Novell Netware Configuration
“Hot-Swapping” Units in Service Existing and configured VS1000 units can be replaced with identical units without downing the server or reconfiguring ports. To do so, follow these steps: 1. Shut off the VS1000 to be replaced, transfer all cables to the corresponding ports on the new VS1000, and power up the new VS1000. - Page 11 4. NetWare Connect: find the line in autoexec.ncf that initializes the VS1000 base unit and change the nports command in the load aiovs1 line to reflect the added ports. MPR: use the inetcfg Boards option to change the number of AIO ports on the VS1000 base units and the Network Interfaces option to configure the new ports.
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Page 12: Technical Support
Comtrol Corporation makes no representations or warranties with regard to the contents of this reference card or to the suitability of the Comtrol product for any particular purpose. Specifications subject to change without notice. Some software or features may not be available at the time of publication. - Page 13 Trademark Notices Comtrol and InterChange VS are trademarks of Comtrol Corporation. Microsoft and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks and NetWare Connect and MultiProtocol Router are trademarks of Novell, Inc. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.