Perle Systems SCS, STS Hardware and Connectivity

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6 31
Hardware and
Connectivity Chapter 2
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Introduction
This chapter describes how to physically set up your IOLAN unit. It includes an overview of the
IOLAN hardware components and how to power up the IOLAN to make sure it works correctly.
IOLAN Components
What’s Included
The following components are included wi th your product:
zIOLAN unit
zExternal power supply (1-, 2-, and 4-port models only)
zQuick Start Guide (for I/O models, a soft copy exists on the CDROM)
zWarranty Card
zA CD-ROM containing documentation, firmwa re, configuration software, TruePort, etc.
zIOLAN mod els that hav e an RJ45 serial connector(s) come with an RJ45JDB9F adapter
Added components for rack mount models:
z3’ CAT5 RJ45 Administration cable
zRack mounting kit
z(SCS models only) IOLAN Cable Starter Kit (see Appendix H, Accessories on page 379 for
pinout diagrams).
What You Need to Supply
Before you can begin, you need to have the follo wing:
zA serial cable(s) to connect serial devices to your IOLAN unit
zAn Ethernet CAT5 10/100/1000BASE-T cable to connect the IOLAN unit to the network
Note: SDS P (Power Over Eth e rnet ) models and I/O models do not have an external power
supply.