Installing the VLINX ESP Software
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Package Checklist
The ESP904 4-port serial server is shipped with the following items
included:
9 ESP904 Serial Server Module
9 Power supply
9 This manual
9 CD-ROM disc with manual, VLINX ESP Manager and Virtual COM
Driver software for Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/NT 4.0
Figure 7. Side View of the ESP904 – when vertically mounted
Installing the VLINX ESP Software
12 Chapter 2 Manual Documentation Number: ESP904-0504
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ESP904 Connections, Indicators and Reset Switch
The ESP904 has:
• Seven indicator LEDs
• One Ethernet connector
• A power connector
• A recessed reset switch
• Four serial port connectors
Indicator Lights
Light Indication
Power Red - power is applied
Link Yellow – 10BaseT Ethernet connection established
Green – 100BaseTX Ethernet connection established
Ready Flashing Green – system is ready
Serial (4) When set up as a TCP server:
Steady Green - client has made a connection,
communications starting
Flashing Green – data present at serial port
Light off – connection closed
When setup in UDP mode:
Steady Green (all ports)
Flashing Green – data is being transmitted
Ethernet Connector
The ESP904 has a standard RJ-45 receptacle mounted in the top edge of the
chassis. The ESP904 can be connected to an Ethernet hub, switch, or wall
plate using a standard straight-through RJ-45 (male) Ethernet cable. To
connect directly to an RJ45 Ethernet port on a PC or laptop a crossover
Ethernet cable must be used.
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Refer to Appendix D for details on Network Cables