Equinox Systems ESP-2 MI Installation Manual

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ESP-2 Multi-Interface Serial Hub
Installation Guide
590-298-001C
June 2003

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  • Page 1 ESP-2 Multi-Interface Serial Hub Installation Guide 590-298-001C June 2003...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ......... . . 1 What You Get .
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Linux or AIX. Certain configuration values are set during driver installation. The ESP-2 MI can also be managed by using a standard web browser to access the embedded web server interface. Any browser that supports frames may be used, and the web interface is accessible from any system, regardless of operating system type.
  • Page 4: Interfaces

    (zero) bit is sent. The transmitter is disabled and the receiver is enabled when a mark (one) bit is set. This mode allows rapid turnaround and release of the data pair. The RS-485 transfer mode can be specified during driver installation or through the web interface. Equinox ESP-2 MI Serial Hub Installation Guide...
  • Page 5: Pin Assignments

    Table 4. Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments Electrical The ESP-2 MI has two electrical power connectors on the front of the unit. These connectors are labeled POWER 9-30VDC 4W. You may use either one of these connectors, but not both. •...
  • Page 6: Technical Specifications

    You will need a Phillips screwdriver. Proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection should be used at all times. Place the ESP-2 MI unit on a fl at surface. Use the Phillips screwdriver to loosen the two screws on either side of the unit (total of four screws).
  • Page 7: Installing The Unit

    Replace the cover on the unit and reinstall the four screws. Installing the Unit The ESP-2 MI can be installed on a table, on a DIN rail or on a wall. WARNING: The power outlet should be installed near the equipment and should be easily accessible.
  • Page 8: Startup Sequence

    ESP-2 MI on a DIN rail. Installing on a Wall The ESP-2 MI unit contains two sets of mounting flanges for flexibility in mounting options on a wall or other vertical surface. You will need to provide the appropriate number of screws and washers.
  • Page 9: Installing And Configuring Drivers

    SETUP.EXE will install the necessary Device Manager files for the ESP. Insert the diskette into your A: drive, set your default drive to A: and run SETUP The Windows 2000 ESP driver is installed when you install the first ESP. Equinox ESP-2 MI Serial Hub Installation Guide...
  • Page 10: Windows 2000 And Windows Xp

    A list of hardware types will be displayed. Select Multi-port serial adapters. Windows 2000 will ask you to select a device driver. Highlight Equinox Systems Inc., select Equinox Ethernet Serial Provider / Have Disk and point the Wizard to your A: drive.
  • Page 11: Openserver

    Equinox product and operating MAKEUNIX system for which diskettes are needed. Once the OpenServer installation diskette is created, refer to the following fi le for detailed installation instructions: /drivers/esp/sco/readme.txt Equinox ESP-2 MI Serial Hub Installation Guide...
  • Page 12: Unixware

    • If you do not have autoplay enabled, set your default drive to D: and run the command where D: is your CD-ROM drive letter. D:\SETUP, Click UNIX on the Main Window. Equinox ESP-2 MI Serial Hub Installation Guide...
  • Page 13: Linux

    Select the UNIX operating system for which you need drivers. Follow the on-screen instructions for creating an installation diskette. Once the Linux installation diskette is created, refer to the following fi le for detailed instructions: /drivers/esp/linux/readme.txt Equinox ESP-2 MI Serial Hub Installation Guide...
  • Page 14: Aix

    Equinox product and operating MAKEUNIX system for which diskettes are needed. Once the AIX installation diskette is created, refer to the following fi les for detailed installation instructions: /drivers/esp/aix43/readme.txt /drivers/esp/aix51/readme.txt Equinox ESP-2 MI Serial Hub Installation Guide...
  • Page 15: Using The Web Interface

    URL http://192.168.0.5 will connect to the web interface. If the ESP-2 MI does not have an IP address (because it has not yet been configured or the unit has been reinitialized), you may access the unit by using the URL http://192.1.1.1.
  • Page 16: Displaying Or Changing Network Configuration Values

    If you changed any values, click the Apply button. The EEPROM confi guration is modifi ed, but the change does not take effect until the next reboot of the ESP-2 MI. To reboot, click the Reboot button. If the IP address had not been previously set, the unit reboots automatically.
  • Page 17: Displaying Or Updating Flash Memory

    Acquire IP address via DHCP - When enabled, the IP address is obtained via DHCP/ BOOTP. When disabled, the IP address can only be obtained directly using the UDP protocol (espcfg or NT driver coinstaller) or via the web interface. This feature is enabled by default. Equinox ESP-2 MI Serial Hub Installation Guide...
  • Page 18: Displaying General Statistics

    Click the Enabled or Disabled radio button next to the feature(s) to be changed. If you changed any setting, click the Apply button. The EEPROM confi guration is modifi ed, but the change does not take effect until the next reboot of the ESP-2 MI. To reboot, click the Reboot button.
  • Page 19: Displaying Connected Servers Information

    To display connected server information, select Connected Servers from the Main Menu. Rebooting the Unit The Reboot window allows you to reboot the ESP-2 MI. A reboot is usually required after changing any configuration values stored in EEPROM or after downloading new FLASH images.
  • Page 20: Changing The Password

    IP address (192.1.1.1). If this fails, or if the web interface does not return within 30 seconds, direct your browser to the predefined IP address (192.1.1.1). You may also reinitialize the ESP-2 MI using the INIT button on the front panel. See Reinitializing and Resetting the Unit for more information.
  • Page 21: Declaration Of Conformity

    NOTE: To maintain EN 55024 Product Family Immunity compliance, it is recommended that quality Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) or Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cabling be used, such as that recognized by the ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A Standard for the serial port media. Equinox ESP-2 MI Serial Hub Installation Guide...
  • Page 23 © 2003 Equinox Systems. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission prohibited. Equinox and Avocent are registered trademarks or trademarks of Avocent Corporation. All other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective holders. Equinox makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
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