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Installation

Getting Started

Collect the following equipment prior to installing and configuring the Cyclades PM IPDU in
standalone configuration:
• One or more RJ-45 to RJ-45 straight-through cables
• An RJ-45 to DB-9F straight-through adaptor
• A PC running a terminal emulation program
See the following section for the list of other necessary items that come with the PM IPDU.

Supplied with the PM IPDU

All PM IPDU models are shipped with the PM IPDU itself along with the items shown in
Table 2.1. The entry for each part provides an illustration, its part number (P/N), description, and
purpose. You may use check boxes to check off each item, and you may use the part numbers from
this table to reorder any of the parts.
Table 2.1: PM IPDU Shipping Box Contents, Part Numbers and Description
P/N Description Purpose
PAC0225 Cyclades PM IPDU Quick
Start Guide Basic installation guide for experienced users in
printed format.
CAB0018 RJ-45 to RJ-45 7ft. straight through
CAT5 cable Used for the following:
Along with an adaptor, to connect a terminal or PC to
the IN port. See To access the console: on page 21.
To connect to a Cyclades console or KVM
management device.
To connect to another Cyclades PM IPDU in a daisy
chain. See To daisy chain a PM IPDU: on page 19.
ADB0200 RJ-45 to DB-9F straight-
through adaptor Along with an RJ-45 cable, used to connect a terminal
or PC to a PC’s COM port. See To access the console:
on page 21.
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