LEGRAND Raritan PX3TS User Manual page 53

For instructions on USB cascading, see
28).
Suggestions for extended cascading:
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Ethernet cascading is recommended because of the longer distance, lower
latency and more reliable connection it supports.
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The "green" ETH1 port (ETH 10/100/1000) on a Raritan master device is
recommended for network connection because it supports up to 1000
Mbps.
To cascade PX3TS PDUs via Ethernet ports:
1. Make sure all Raritan devices are running firmware version 3.3.10 or later.
2. Choose one PX3TS as the master device.
3. Log in to all devices one by one and select the same cascading mode.
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Bridging mode:
Set the cascading mode of all devices to Bridging.
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Port Forwarding mode:
Set the cascading mode of all devices to Port Forwarding. Make sure
the cascading role and downstream interface are also set correctly.
See Setting the Cascading Mode
4. Connect the master device to the LAN, using a method below.
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Bridging mode:
Use a standard network patch cable (CAT5e or higher).
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Port Forwarding mode:
Use a standard network patch cable and/or a Raritan USB WIFI wireless
LAN adapter. For information on the Raritan USB WIFI adapter, see
USB Wireless LAN Adapters
5. Connect the available Ethernet port of the master device to either
Ethernet port of another PX3TS via a standard network patch cable. This
additional PX3TS device is Slave 1.
6. Connect Slave 1's available Ethernet port to either Ethernet port of
another PX3TS via a standard network patch cable. The second additional
device is Slave 2.
7. Repeat the same step to connect more PX3TS PDUs. You can cascade up to
15 slave devices.
8. (Optional) Configure or change the network settings of the master and/or
slave devices as needed. See
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Bridging mode: Each cascaded device has its own network settings.
For example, you can have some devices use DHCP-assigned IP
addresses and the others use static IP addresses.
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Port Forwarding mode: Only the master device's network settings
should be configured.
Chapter 3: Initial Installation and Configuration
Cascading All Devices via USB
(on page 328).
(on page 15).
Configuring Network Settings
(on page
(on page 310).
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