Hardware Installation | MRV Communications LX-4000 Series manual

Chapter 2

Installing the LX-4000 Series

Hardware Installation

This section explains how to install an LX-4000 Series Communications server and place it into operation.

Unpack and Inspect the Unit

Place all packing materials back into the shipping carton and save the carton. (If you need to return the unit to MRV or your distributor, you should return it in the original carton.)

Package Contents

The LX-4000 unit shipping carton contains the following items:

•One rack mounting kit. MRV provides the following mounting screws: Eight 6-32 x 5/16” flathead screws for attaching the ears to the unit, and four 10-32 screws to attach to the rack.

•One power cord appropriate to your particular LX model.

•One 8-wire RJ-45 serial crossover cable.

•One female DB-9 to RJ-45 adapter.

•One software/documentation CD.

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Contents

MRV America Sales MRV International Sales MRV Americas Service and SupportGetting Started with the LX-4000 Series Corporate Headquarters FCC Notice Licensing Notice Bsmi Notice Vcci Notice 451-0308 Table of Contents Appendix C Post Test Error Codes Figures 451-0308 Tables 451-0308 Customer Support Preface Other Documentation Conventions Chapter Overview of the LX-4000 Series Description System Specifications Unpack and Inspect the Unit Chapter Installing the LX-4000 SeriesHardware Installation Package Contents Front Panel LEDs LX-4000 Indicators and Interfaces Port Status LEDs Rear Panel LEDs RCV Link Mbps Environmental and Installation Considerations Cable Connections Connect the Power CableConnecting the Ethernet Interface Mounting the Unit into a 19-inch or 23-inch Rack Connecting Your Management Station Connecting DC PowerConnect Serial Device Cables Modem Port Optional Powering On Resetting the Unit System Login and Passwords Installing the LX-4000 Series Chapter Configuring the LX-4000 Series for the First Time Configuring the LX-4000 Unit for the First TimeFirst Time Quick Configuration 451-0308 Assigning an IP Address via the Network Completing the First Time Configuration Accessing and Configuring the Graphical User Interface GUI Manually Setting the IP Address Via the CLI MRV Communications, Inc 451-0308 Web Configure Mode Menu/Config Mode Web Access Mode Launching the EZConfig GUI GUI EZ Configuration Accessing and Configuring Additional Features Software UpgradesIP Configuration Menu Booting from Defaults Additional Considerations Additional Considerations for an Internet Environment Command Line Interface CLI Tree StructureAutobauding Feature Reinitializing/Powering Off the Unit Sensor Temperature/Humidity Ports Connecting the Temperature/Humidity SensorChapter Alternative Port Capabilities Async 4-40access sensor Power Management Connecting Connecting Power Strip Management Telco Alarm Inputs Setup and Usage Using LX Ports as Alarm Inputs and Control Outputs Typical Alarm Inputs Connections Control Output Setup and Usage Typical Interface Design for Control Output Signals LX-4000 Series Specifications Description Appendix a Technical Specifications LX-4008, LX-4016 Appendix a Technical Specifications Temperature/Humidity Sensor Specifications Description LX-4000 Series Factory Defaults Description Appendix B Factory Defaults Main Menu Configuration Factory Default Setting Ppciboot Factory Default Settings Error Code Definitions Appendix C Post Test Error Codes 451-0308 Post Test Error Code Sample 3 4 5 6 7 Cabling Considerations Serial Device ConnectorsDiagnostic Port Connector Port Appendix D Cabling the LX-4000 Series Pin Assignments 10/100 ConnectorModular Adapters Ordering Cables DB-25 Pins Ordering and Installing the Inlet Connector Lock Connecting to the Diagnostic Port PortModem Control/Hardware Flow Control Modular Adapters RJ-45 to DB-25 RJ-45 Wiring Considerations Supports RTS/CTS Adapter Wiring, LX-Series to DCE, with Ring MRV 8-Wire Cabling LX Series MX-151-3027 Numerics DB-2556, 61 RJ-4561 RJ-45 jacks Index