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RPS Series - Remote Power Switches; Quick Start Guide
3. Connecting the Device Server to the RPS
To securely manage the RPS, congure the Device Server as follows:
1. Set the Line Service to Power Management for the line that is connected to
the RPS serial port.
2. Congure the Power Management Settings for the RPS.
See the IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide for information about the settings
and how to actively manage the RPS.
4. Configuring the RPS Standalone
To independently manage the RPS, through a PC COM port congure as follows:
NOTE: The default serial port parameters are set as folows: 9600,
RTS/CTS handshaking, 8 data bits, one stop bit and no parity.
1. Plug the RJ-45F to DB9F (Part No. 1100300-10) into the COM port
on the PC.
2. Connect the CAT5 cable to this adapter and the RJ-45 console port
on the RPS.
3. Start your communication program on your PC (set serial port parameters as
described above.)
4. Press [Enter]
5. The RPS will return the RPS> command prompt.
6. Type /h to view the command menu.
Please refer to the RPS User's Guide for instructions regarding other methods to
connect to the RPS.