3: Installation: Eds4100; Package Contents; User-Supplied Items - Lantronix Data Center-Grade Evolution Device Server EDS32PR User Manual

3: Installation: EDS4100

This chapter describes how to install the EDS4100 device server.

Package Contents

Your EDS4100 package includes the following items:
Your package may also include a power supply.

User-Supplied Items

To complete your EDS4100 installation, you need the following items:
Note: To connect an EDS4100 serial port to another DTE device, you will need a
null modem cable, such as the one supplied in your EDS4100 package. To
connect the EDS4100 serial port to a DCE device, you will need a straight-
through (modem) cable.
EDS Device Servers User Guide
One EDS4100 device server
One RJ45-to-DB9Fnull modem cable
One product CD that includes this User Guide, the Command Reference, and the
Quick Start guide.
A printed Quick Start guide
RS-232 and/or RS-422/485 serial devices that require network connectivity:
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Each EDS4100 serial port supports a directly connected RS-232 serial
device.
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Ports 1 and 3 also support RS-422/485 and can accommodate 31 full-load
RS-485 multi-drop devices or 127 quarter-load RS-485 multi-drop devices
per port, for a total of 62 full-load or 254 quarter-load devices.
A serial cable for each serial device to be connected to the EDS4100. One end of
the cable must have a female DB9 connector to connect to the EDS4100 serial
port. The connector on the other end must be configured for your serial device.
An available connection to your Ethernet network and an Ethernet cable.
A working power outlet if the unit will be powered from an AC outlet.
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