Startup Sequence - Equinox Systems ESP-2 Product Installation Manual

Startup Sequence

1. The MAC address is printed on a label on the bottom of the unit. This address will be
used as a Unit ID to distinguish different ESP units on the network. Record the MAC
address.
00 - 80 - 7D - _____ - _____ - _____
2. Attach a 10BaseT or 100BaseT LAN interface cable to the LAN connector. A CAT 5
cable is required for 100BaseT operation.
3. Attach the electrical power connector(s) to the appropriate connector on the front of the
unit.
4. Windows systems only: Install or upgrade to EquiView Plus version 5.2 or higher from
the Equinox SuperSerial Software CD.
5. Install the ESP driver for your target operating system; see Driver Installation.
Reinitializing and Resetting
The information in this section is not a normal part of the startup sequence; however, it is
provided for reference if the ESP-2 MI must be reinitialized or reset.
The INIT button on the front panel can be used to remove configured information from an
ESP unit. The ESP stores nonvolatile data such as SNMP community name, system contact
and IP address in FLASH. This information can be erased by pressing the INIT button.
NOTE: Pressing the INIT button will interrupt ESP operation and cause reinitialization to occur.
The FLASH erase is performed in two phases. The first phase erases the configuration
database, which contains all nonvolatile data except the IP address. The second phase erases
the IP address and effectively restores the ESP to factory default. This feature can be used to
erase the FLASH when the ESP is being reinstalled elsewhere on your network.
When the INIT button is first pressed, the ONLINE LED will begin to blink to confirm that
you have pressed the INIT button. Pressing and holding the button for three seconds erases the
configuration database in the ESP FLASH. When the database has been erased, the ONLINE
LED begins to flash rapidly. If you release the INIT button before the three second mark, no
action is taken, and the ESP does not reinitialize.
If the button is pressed and held for an additional three seconds, the IP address is also erased.
If any portion of the FLASH is erased, the ESP will reboot itself when the INIT button is
released.
The RESET button on the front panel can be used to reset the ESP. Pushing this button will
cause an immediate reboot.
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Equinox ESP-2 MI Serial Hub Product Installation Guide