Perle Systems SCS, STS manual Connectivity, Introduction, Iolan Components, What’s Included

2	Hardware and
	Connectivity

Chapter 2

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 with your product:

zIOLAN unit

zExternal power supply (1-, 2-, and 4-port models only)

Note: SDS P (Power Over Ethernet) models and I/O models do not have an external power supply.

zQuick Start Guide (for I/O models, a soft copy exists on the CDROM)

zWarranty Card

zA CD-ROM containing documentation, firmware, configuration software, TruePort, etc.

zIOLAN models that have 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 following:

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

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