Rj45-To-Db9 Cable Requirements For Computer Connections - LEGRAND Server Technology PRO3X User Manual

To use a web browser for configuration, make a network connection to the computer. The following link-
local addressing is available in any network without DHCP available:
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https://169.254.x.x Use the front panel display to find the address.
• • https://pdu.local
Establish one of the following connections to a computer.
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Direct network connection:
1) Connect one end of a standard network patch cable to either Ethernet port of the device.
2) Connect the other end to a computer's Ethernet port.
3) On the connected computer, launch a web browser to access using either link-local addressing:
pdu.local or 169.254.x.x.
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USB connection:
1) A USB-to-serial driver is required in Windows®. Install this driver before connecting the USB cable.
2) Connect a USB cable between a computer's USB‑A port and the USB‑B port of the device.
3) Perform initial network configuration via CLI.
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Serial connection for "RJ‑45" RS‑232 connector:
1) Connect the RJ‑45 end of the RJ45-to-DB9 adapter cable to the RJ‑45 port labeled CONSOLE /
MODEM on the device.
2) Connect the DB9 end to your computer's RS‑232 port (COM).
3) Perform initial network configuration via CLI.
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Initial network configuration via CLI sample:
These sample commands set up the ETH1 interface with static IP address, gateway, and DNS server
settings.
#config
config:# network bridge enabled false
config:# network ipv4 interface ETH1 enabled true
config:# network ipv4 interface ETH1 configMethod static
config:# network ipv4 interface ETH1 address 192.168.56.80/24
config:# network ipv4 interface ETH1 gateway 192.168.56.128
config:# network dns firstServer 1.1.1.1 secondServer 1.0.0.1
config:# network ethernet Eth1 speed 100Mbps duplexMode full
config:# apply

RJ45-to-DB9 Cable Requirements for Computer Connections

For devices with a console port, an RJ45‑to‑DB9 adapter/cable is required for connecting the PRO3X to
a computer, if the use of a USB cable is not wanted.
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