Moxa Technologies DE-308, DE-303 Connecting to the Network, Connecting the Power, Getting Started

Getting Started

Connecting to the Network

Therearetwowaystousethe10/100BaseTEthernetjacklocatedonNPortServerPro’sbackpanel (seeFigs.1-3and1-4):

1.For many of the applications using NPort Server Pro, you will simply plug one end of your Ethernet cable into the 10/100BaseT jack, and the other end into the hub connected to your network.

2.In some cases, such as when configuring drivers and software, you will find it convenient to hook NPort Server Pro directly to your computer’s Ethernet card. To do this you will need to use a “crossed-cable”, such as the one supplied with your server.

Connecting the Power

AfterconnectingNPortServerProtoyournetwork,youshouldtakethefollowingstepstoconnect thepowercable.

NPortServerPro’spowersupplyisdesignedtosupport90-260VAC,makingitpossibleforyouto usetheserverregardlessofyourACpowersupply’svoltage.

.Note: It is strongly recommended that NPort Server Pro be connected to the network before turning on the power.

1.Connect the power cord to NPort Server Pro’s rear panel.

2.Plug the other end of the power cord into an electrical outlet.

3.Turn the on/off switch to the I–position.

4.Check the power LED on the front panel to verify that the server is receiving power.

Connecting Asynchronous Serial Devices

YoumayusetheRJ-45tofemaleDB-25cableincludedwithNPortServerProtoconnectserial devicestotheserver.PlugtheRJ-45connectorintooneoftheserialportjacksontheserver’srear panel,andthenconnecttheDB25connectortotheserialdevice.

RefertoAppendixCfordetailsonNPortServerPro’sRJ-45pinoutstomakeyourowncable.

.Note: You can also use the RJ-45 to male DB25 cable to connect the server to a modem. Check with Appendix C for pinout details to make your own modem cable.

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