Black Box SC120A-R2, SC121A manual Apconcfg Utility

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2 X 2 SCSI MATRIX SWITCH

5.11.2APCONCFG UTILITY

The apconcfg.exe utility is used to configure the TCP/IP address. This utility is provided on the included CD-ROM. You can reconfigure the IP address by using the IP Configuration Utility. Run apconcfg.exe from the CD-ROM provided with your 2 x 2 SCSI Matrix Switch. A “Configure Network Switch” window will appear. Enter the new IP address and switch MAC address in the appropriate fields. The MAC address can be found on a label located on the bottom of the switch. You can search for the IP address by clicking the search button in the “Configure Network Switch.” This will bring up a “Search for Network Switches” window. Enter a beginning IP address, an ending IP address, and click Search.

Command strings to control the SCSI Switch may be manually entered through certain versions of HyperTerminal to support connections to IP addresses through the LAN.

NOTE

You will need to specify port #3001 when establishing the connection.

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Contents 2 Scsi Matrix Switch European Union Declaration of Conformity 2 Scsi Matrix Switch NOM Statement Trademarks Used in this Manual Contents 2 Scsi Matrix Switch Scsi Interface SpecificationsSingle-Ended SE Scsi SC120A-R2 Only Differential DE Scsi SC121A OnlySerial Interface Low-Voltage Differential LVD Scsi SC120A-R2 OnlyLAN Port Agency ApprovalsPhysical Features About the Scsi SwitchIntroduction Introduction Technical DescriptionGeneral Hardware Description SC121A block diagram Typical switch installation Switch Placement InstallationPower Equipment Off What’s IncludedRS-232 Serial Port Cabling Scsi Interface CablingEthernet LAN Port Cabling AC Power Switch Operator Controls and IndicatorsLCD Display, Keypad, and Indicators LCD Display Control Menus Display Ports SET Temp Limit Scsi Switch Default Configuration Scsi Switch Port ConfigurationScsi Cable Interface Requirements Configuration and OperationInternal Terminator Selection Termination configuration SC120A-R2 termination example Selecting External Terminator Power Selecting Internal Terminator PowerSerial-Port Pinout Signal Description DB9 Pin DB25 PinLAN/Serial-Port Commands Command Cmd Example Command String Response Expanded List of Commands Configuration and Operation Set Temperature Limit Graphical User Interface GUI Ascii Character Reference for Scsi Switch Box SelectionTypical Application Connecting Multiple Scsi SwitchesNetwork Control of Scsi Switch Apconcfg Utility Apconcmd Utility Scsi Basics Scsi Technical InformationScsi Technical Information Scsi Installation TipsScsi Interface Signal Descriptions Signal Name Pin Number Scsi connector assignments for Scsi connector assignments for Differential 16-bit Scsi wide Low-voltage differential LVD 16-bit Scsi wide +BSY +ACK +RST +MSG Signal Name Pin Number HVD LVD Scsi Switch component placement Calling Black Box TroubleshootingShipping and Packaging Legal Information Copyright 2002. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved

SC121A, SC120A-R2 specifications

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