6CPS Installer/User Guide

As shown in Figure 2.2, the back of the CPS appliance contains RJ-45 connectors for serial cabling (8 connectors for an 8-port CPS appliance model or 16 connectors for a 16-port CPS appliance), a LAN connector for a 10BaseT or 100BaseT interface cable and a power receptacle.

Figure 2.2: 16-port CPS Appliance Back Panel

Installing the CPS Network Appliance

WARNING: The power outlet should be near the equipment and easily accessible.

To install the CPS appliance hardware:

1.Place the unit where you can connect cables between the serial devices and the CPS serial ports, and where you can connect a LAN interface cable between the Ethernet hub or switch and the CPS LAN connector.

If you are using a rack mount kit, follow the instructions included with the kit.

2.Connect serial devices to the CPS serial ports; see Device Cabling on page 77 for cable information. Connect each serial device to its appropriate power source, following the device’s documentation.

3.Attach a 10BaseT or 100BaseT LAN interface cable to the LAN connector on the back of the CPS appliance. A CAT 5 cable is required for 100BaseT operation.

4.Insert the power cord into the back of the unit. Insert the other end of the power cord into a grounded electrical receptacle.

5.Check that the POWER LED is illuminated. If not, check the power cable to ensure that it is inserted snugly into the back of the unit. The ONLINE LED will illuminate within one minute to indicate that the self-test is complete. If the ONLINE LED blinks, contact Avocent Technical Support for assistance.

6.Check that the LINK LED is also illuminated. If not, check the Ethernet cable to ensure that both ends are correctly inserted into their jacks. If the unit is not correctly connected to an Ethernet hub or switch, you will not be able to configure the appliance for operation. If the unit is connected to a 100 MB Ethernet hub, the 100MBps LED will also be illuminated.

7.Once the POWER, ONLINE and LINK LEDs are illuminated, proceed with the configuration process. (If you will be configuring the network address information with BootP, remove power from the CPS appliance.)