Network Technologies Console Switch Introduction, Materials Supplied with this kit

NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH

INTRODUCTION

The NTI SERIMUX Console Switch is a serial port router that allows links (or connections) between multiple pairs of RS-232 asynchronous serial ports. The main purpose of the switch is to enable users to manage several serial devices from local or remote locations (using external modems). Devices include routers, DSU's, servers, switches or any other equipment allowing serial operation using RS232 interface. Users can work locally using a VT100 or ANSI serial console or a CPU with a terminal program (i.e. HyperTerminal)) or from remote locations.

Each SERIMUX port has to be configured for serial communication (baud rate, parity, etc) within the specifications of the attached serial device, but the configurations of the two devices linked by the SERIMUX do not need to match. Various parameters (communication speed, hardware and/or software flow control, timeout, etc) can be selected for each SERIMUX port. Devices may be either locally connected or connected through attached modems.

Each SERIMUX port can be configured as either a host or user port. Serial hosts (such as servers, switches etc.) are connected to host ports, while serial user devices (such as a terminal or serial console) are connected to user ports.

The SERIMUX Console Switch supports two operator levels: user and administrator. Users login at user ports and connect to serial devices attached at host ports. The administrator (logged in at any user port) and users with administrative privileges can see and/or modify various port or user parameters.

MATERIALS

Materials Supplied with this kit:

•SERIMUX Console Switch

•100-240VAC, 50 or 60Hz / 9VDC 1.5A AC Adapter

•CD with a pdf file of this manual

•10-32 x 3/4" pan head screws and 10-32 cagenuts (server cabinet mounting hardware)

Also supplied with units having RJ45 connectors:

•DB25F-RJ45F Console Adapter RJ45-DB25 Female

•DB25M-RJ45F-T Console Adapter RJ45-DB25 Male

•DB25M-RJ45F-C Modem Adapter RJ45- DB25 Male

•DB9F-RJ45F Serial Adapter RJ45-DB9 Female

Note: The power socket on the SERIMUX is marked "12VDC". The SERIMUX operating range is 9-12VDC.

Materials Required but not supplied:

Serial cable with at least one RJ45 male end for connection to the Console Switch from each device to be connected. See Interconnection Cable Wiring Method on page 30 for cable pinout.

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