Cable for IBM PC, PC/XT, AT, or Compatible | Black Box SW926C

MODULAR SMART SWITCH

B.2 Cable for IBM PC, PC/XT, AT, or Compatible

Parallel cables to connect from IBM compatibles to the Modular Smart Switch require a 25-pin plug on both ends. All lines should be connected “straight- through” (that is, 1 to 1, 2 to 2, etc.).

B.3 Cable to 36-Pin Amphenol Connector

A standard IBM Centronics® cable with a DB25 plug and a 36-pin Centronics plug is sufficient.

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Black Box SW926C, SW928C, SW929C, SW927C manual Cable for IBM PC, PC/XT, AT, or Compatible, Cable to 36-Pin Amphenol Connector

Contents

Modular Smart Switch Modular Smart Switch Modular Smart Switch Contents Chapter Modular Smart Switch Introduction SpecificationsFeatures Product Information Installing Memory and Port Modules Fitting Expansion-Buffer Memory Fitting Port Modules Fitting Port Modules Configuring the Modular Smart Switch Setting the Global Timeout Period Timeout Period OFF Hardware Handshake Setting Serial-Port Protocols and OptionsProtocols Software Handshake Connecting Devices to the Modular Smart Switch Installing the Modular Smart SwitchPositioning the Modular Smart Switch Selecting Ports for Your Equipment Enabling Computers Switching OnMode LPT1=COM1 Computers Connected to Parallel Ports Port Indicators 1 to Using the Modular Smart SwitchBuffer Status Indicators Command-Line Options Using the Control SoftwareInstalling the Resident Software Running the Control Software from the DOS Prompt Running the Control Software from within Microsoft Windows Using the Control SoftwareRight Shift Main Menu Selecting a Destination Printer, Plotter, or Modem Direct Output of Typed Keyboard Characters File Transfer Direct Output Functions Options Destination Using the Functions Menu Setting the Options Example Serial Port Control UtilityAdmode COMn baud, parity, databits, stopbits High-Baud-Rate Limitations Using the Control Software with Windows Version Either Using the Modular Smart Switch to Transfer Files Transferring Files Between IBM Compatible PCs General Hints and Tips Using the Control Software with File-Transfer SoftwareTransferring Data Between PCs Not Compatible with IBM Hotkey Introduction Software CommandsConnect Command PM Connect PM Connect 1 Timeoutoff Clear CommandEnd-of-File Command PM Clear Sending Default Start-of-Day Destination Ports Troubleshooting Print Data Transmitted but File Transfer Fails Appendix a Serial PortsMerged Printouts RS-232 and RS-422 Pin Assignments Connecting to Computers-RS-232 Connections CTS Connecting to Printers Connecting to Modems Connecting to Plotters Connecting to NEC Spinwriter Connecting to DEC LN03 Laser Printer RS-422 Cables Appendix B Parallel Ports Parallel Pin Assignments Cable to 36-Pin Amphenol Connector Cable for IBM PC, PC/XT, AT, or Compatible