Minicom DX 432 User manual

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DX System
User Guide
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STEM
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Table of Contents
Welcome................................................................................................................4
1. Introduction.......................................................................................................5
1.1 Features.......................................................................................................5
1.2 System components......................................................................................6
1.3 Compatibility.................................................................................................6
2. Pre-installation guidelines.................................................................................6
2.1 Avoiding general rack mounting problems......................................................6
3. DX system outline.............................................................................................8
3.1 The DX Central.............................................................................................8
3.1.1 DX Central LEDs..............................................................................................................8
3.2 DX User units................................................................................................9
3.3 Rack mounting the DX central and User units...............................................10
3.4 Rack mounting the XRICCs.........................................................................10
3.5 Rack mounting the RICCs...........................................................................11
4. Connecting the DX system..............................................................................11
4.1 Connecting an optional local computer to a DX User....................................12
4.2 Connecting servers to the DX Central..........................................................12
4.3 XRICC power supply...................................................................................12
4.4 Connecting a RICC or XRICC PS/2..............................................................13
4.5 Connecting an XRICC SUN.........................................................................14
4.6 Connecting an XRICC USB.........................................................................15
4.7 Connecting an XRICC RS232......................................................................15
4.8 Connecting the CAT5 cables.......................................................................16
4.9 Connecting the DX User to an RS232 Terminal............................................16
4.9.1 Connecting the RS232 terminal.....................................................................................17
5. Power management.........................................................................................17
6. Connecting Legacy KVM switches..................................................................18
7. Cascading DX Central units............................................................................18
7.1 Connecting with an Ethernet Crossover cable..............................................19
7.2 Connecting to a network hub/switch.............................................................19
7.3 Configuring the primary and slave units........................................................20
7.4 Changing the cascade status.......................................................................22
7.5 Connecting the DX Users when cascading...................................................22
7.6 Connecting servers/devices in a cascaded system.......................................23
8. Powering on the system..................................................................................23
9. Configuration wizard (non-DX cascaded system)...........................................23
10. Logging in......................................................................................................24
11. Configuring the DX system...........................................................................24
11.1 Auto detecting system components............................................................25
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11.1.1 General information about Auto detect........................................................................26
11.2 Applying changes......................................................................................27
11.2.1 Configuring individual input ports.................................................................................28
11.3 Cascaded DX Central units........................................................................29
11.4 Cascaded Legacy switches........................................................................32
11.4.1 Adding a Legacy switch...............................................................................................33
11.4.2 Editing a Legacy switch type........................................................................................35
11.4.3 The Cascade Inputs tab elements...............................................................................35
11.4.4 Configuring the server ports.........................................................................................37
11.4.5 Deleting a Legacy switch.............................................................................................39
11.5 Configuring a Power management device..................................................39
11.5.1 Adding a new Power profile.........................................................................................40
11.5.2 Configuring the connected servers..............................................................................41
11.6 Other settings to configure.........................................................................42
11.6.1 Admin (User name) Settings........................................................................................43
11.6.2 Security.........................................................................................................................43
11.6.3 IP/Cascade Settings.....................................................................................................44
11.6.4 Extensions....................................................................................................................45
11.6.5 Time Settings................................................................................................................45
12. Creating/editing Users and Groups...............................................................45
12.1 Toolbar buttons.........................................................................................47
12.2 Creating Groups........................................................................................47
12.2.1 General information tab elements...............................................................................48
12.2.2 Access Rights tab.........................................................................................................48
12.2.3 Defining the same access rights for all devices..........................................................49
12.3 Editing Group access rights.......................................................................49
12.4 Creating Users..........................................................................................49
12.4.1 Editing the User box.....................................................................................................51
12.5 Users and Groups - Details view................................................................51
13. Arranging devices.........................................................................................51
13.1 The Servers window..................................................................................52
13.1.1 Device Icon appearance..............................................................................................52
13.2 Creating a new folder.................................................................................53
13.3 Saving changes.........................................................................................54
13.4 Deleting and renaming folders...................................................................54
13.5 Adding devices to a folder..........................................................................54
13.6 Servers/devices display options.................................................................54
13.7 Accessing devices.....................................................................................55
13.7.1 Returning to the DX window........................................................................................55
13.8 Power on/off, reboot..................................................................................56
14. Scanning a group of servers.........................................................................56
15. Adjusting the picture quality.........................................................................57
16. Connect - Private...........................................................................................58
17. Disconnect User............................................................................................58
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18. Connecting to a local computer....................................................................58
19. Updating the DX Central................................................................................58
19.1 System requirements for the DX Central Update program...........................58
19.2 Running the DX Central Update.................................................................59
19.2.1 Upgrading from V1.9 to V2.0.......................................................................................59
19.2.2 DX Central Update.......................................................................................................60
20. Updating the DX User and XRICCS/RICCs....................................................61
20.1 DDC buttons.............................................................................................63
21. Events log......................................................................................................63
21.1 Configuring Log Traps...............................................................................64
21.2 Clearing the Log........................................................................................65
21.3 Saving the Log..........................................................................................65
22. Troubleshooting - Resetting the DX Central.................................................65
23. USB / SUN Combo keys.................................................................................66
24. Technical specifications................................................................................67
25. Terminal hotkeys...........................................................................................68
26. User guide feedback......................................................................................69
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Welcome
Thank you for buying the DX system. This system is produced by Minicom
Advanced Systems Limited.
This document provides installation and operation instructions for Minicoms DX
system. It is intended for system administrators and network managers, and
assumes that readers have a general understanding of networks, hardware and
software.
Technical precautions
This equipment generates radio frequency energy and if not installed in accordance
with the manufacturers instructions, may cause radio frequency interference.
This equipment complies with Part 15, Subpart J of the FCC rules for a Class A
computing device. This equipment also complies with the Class A limits for radio
noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation
of the Canadian Department of Communications. These above rules are designed to
provide reasonable protection against such interference when operating the
equipment in a commercial environment. If operation of this equipment in a
residential area causes radio frequency interference, the user, and not Minicom
Advanced Systems Limited, will be responsible.
Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by
Minicom Advanced Systems Limited could void the users authority to operate the
equipment.
Minicom Advanced Systems Limited assumes no responsibility for any errors that
appear in this document. Information in this document is subject to change without
notice.
No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any
means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written
permission of Minicom Advanced Systems Limited.
Trademarks
All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
© 2006 Minicom Advanced Systems Limited. All rights reserved.
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1. Introduction
The DX system from Minicom is a superior solution for centralized KVM & Serial
management.
The DX system combines the following four major functions:
· KVM switching and control
· Serial control
· Power management
· User management
The DX unifies the above functions using AIM (Advanced Integrated
Management). AIM is an innovative embedded Graphical User Interface (GUI) that
supplies advanced management functionality in a hardware-only based solution.
AIM combines the management of all the above four functions within a single
intuitive interface, for truly unified administration of your server environment.
The DX comes in 2 models for 4 or 8 users. Users can access and control multiple
multi-platform computers from Keyboard Video Mouse (KVM) consoles. You can
connect up to 32 devices - computers, Serial devices, KVM switches or more DX
boxes (for cascading) - to either model.
1.1 Features
· Non-blocking user control of 4/8 users, for hundreds of servers
· Mixed multi-platform support: PS/2, SUN, USB and RS232
· Flexible remote IP access: Fit the IP mix to your needs and add IP users as
your business grows.
· Built-in local computer access at every user station.
· CAT5/6/7 all-the-way technology, from server to user.
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1.2 System components
· DX Switch 432 (4 users) or 832 (8 users)
· DX Users
· DX User IP (has its own Guide)
· X Remote Interface Connection cables (XRICCs) PS/2, SUN, USB,
RS232
· Remote Interface Connection cables (RICC) PS/2
· Cables - 3 in 1 CPU cable, RS232 Serial cable, Ethernet Crossover cable
· Rack mounts for the DX units and the XRICCs
· Minicom Flash USB key containing Installation and Operating guides
and Central unit firmware Update program
1.3 Compatibility
The DX is compatible with:
· PS/2, SUN and USB computers/servers
· VGA, SVGA, or XGA monitors
· Novell, LINUX, Windows, UNIX and other major operating systems
2. Pre-installation guidelines
· Switch off all computers/servers
· Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that
are likely to generate electrical noise
· The maximum distance between each device (computer, KVM switches or
second level DX Central) and the DX Central is 100m/330ft. The maximum
distance between the DX Central and the DX User is also 100m/330ft.
2.1 Avoiding general rack mounting problems
Elevated operating ambient temperature
The operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the
room ambient when installing into a closed or multi-unit rack assembly. So install
the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum rated ambient
temperature.
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Reduced airflow
Install the equipment in a rack in such a way that the amount of airflow required for
safe operation is not compromised. Leave a gap of at least 5cm/2 each side of the
DX Central unit.
Mechanical loading
Mount the equipment in the rack in such a way that a hazardous condition is not
achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.
Circuit overloading
When connecting the equipment to the supply circuit, consider the effect that
overloading of circuits might have on over-current protection and supply wiring.
Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. Give attention
to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g. use of
power strips).
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3. DX system outline
Figure 1 illustrates the basic outline of the DX system. The figure shows DX Users
and devices connected to a DX Central unit.
DX 832 Central
X-RICC
X-RICC X-RICC
132
Computer
To computers
Computer
MINICOM
Power
DX
User
User 4
User 1
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Power
DX
User
User 8
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Power
DX
User
DX UserDX UserDX User
Computer
PowerLink
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DX432
Central
Figure 1 DX system outline
3.1 The DX Central
Figure 2 illustrates the front panel of the DX 832 Central unit. The DX 432 Central
model has the same front panel.
PowerLink
MINICOM
DX 832
Central
Figure 2 DX 832 Central front panel
3.1.1 DX Central LEDs
The LEDs on the front of the DX Central units are as follows:
LED Function
Power Power indicator
Link Blinks when theres Ethernet activity
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The figure below illustrates the rear panel of the DX 832 Central unit. The DX 432
Central model is the same but with only 4 User ports.
Power
connector
RS232 Service
port
User ports
POWER
100-250 VAC 50/60 Hz
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Reset
button
Ethernet
ETHERNET
SERIAL
SERVICEI
0
1234
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SERVER
5678
22232421
1234
6785
9101112
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Server ports
RS232 Serial
port
USER
Figure 3 DX 832 Central unit rear panel
3.2 DX User units
Figure 4 illustrates the front panel of the DX User unit.
MINICOM
Power
DX
User
Figure 4 DX User front panel
The figure below illustrates the rear panel of the DX User unit.
SYSTEM
Power
connector
POWER
100-250 VAC 50/60 Hz
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Keyboard
Mouse
Monitor
Computer
Keyboard port
Computer
Mouse port
Computer
Video card
USB
LOCAL COMPUTER
TERMINAL
CONSOLECOMPUTER
USB
ports
RS232
Terminal port
RS232 port to
Local computer
Figure 5 DX User rear panel ports
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3.3 Rack mounting the DX central and User units
Use the L-shaped brackets and screws provided to mount the DX units on a server
rack as illustrated below.
Insert
screws to
connect to
rack
Insert screws to connect
to DX Central side panel
POWER
100-250 VAC 50/60 Hz
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ETHERNET
SERIAL
SERVICEI
0
1234
18192017
SERVER
5678
22232421
1234
6785
9101112
26272825
13141516
30313229
USER
Figure 6 Connecting the L-shaped bracket
3.4 Rack mounting the XRICCs
You can attach the XRICCs to a server rack or computer using the Velcro strips
provided. Or connect it using the bracket provided.
The figure below illustrates the bracket. Use the screws that came with rack to
connect the bracket to the rack. Once secured, clip the XRICC into the bracket.
Insert screws through
2 of the 3 holes in the
bracket and connect
to a rack
Figure 7 Rack mounting the XRICC
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3.5 Rack mounting the RICCs
You can attach the RICCs to a server rack or computer using the Velcro strips
provided. Or connect it using the bracket provided.
The figure below illustrates the bracket.
Insert screws through
bracket and into the
back of the RICC
Insert screws through
bracket and into the
back of the RICC
Insert screws through
bracket and into the
rack
Insert screw through
bracket and into the
back of a computer
Figure 8 Rack mounting the RICC
4. Connecting the DX system
Connect the DX Users to the DX Central as illustrated in Figure 9 below.
To connect the units:
1. Connect a KVM console to the DX Users Console keyboard monitor and
mouse ports.
2. Connect a CAT5 cable to the DX Users System port and to one of the DX
Centrals User ports.
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SD
P110
KB Mouse
10 0 T
V id e oSer i a l A
Par al lel
S er i a l B
Up to 100M / 330ft
CAT5 cable
3 in 1 CPU cable
DX Central
DX User
Optional local
computer
POWER
100-250 VAC 50/60 Hz
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ETHERNET
SERIAL
SERVICEI
0
1234
18192017
SERVER
5678
22232421
1234
6785
9101112
26272825
13141516
30313229
USER
SYSTEM
POWER
100-250 VAC 50/60 Hz
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0
USB
LOCAL COMPUTER
TERMINAL
CONSOLECOMPUTER
Figure 9 Connecting a DX User to the DX Central
4.1 Connecting an optional local computer to a DX User
A user can work on the DX system just with a KVM console. There is the option to
connect a computer to the DX User unit. A user can then work locally on this
computer.
To connect a local computer:
Connect a computer to the DX User using the 3 in 1 CPU cable, see Figure 9.
1. Connect the connectors of one end of the 3 in 1 CPU cable to the KVM
Computer ports of the DX User.
2. Connect the connectors of other end of the 3 in 1 CPU cable to the KVM ports
of the computer.
4.2 Connecting servers to the DX Central
You use RICCs PS/2 or XRICCs and CAT5 cables to connect servers/devices to the
DX Central. There are 4 types of XRICC:
PS/2, USB, SUN and RS232.
4.3 XRICC power supply
The XRICCs PS/2 and SUN draw their power from the computers keyboard port.
The XRICC USB draws its power from the USB port. The XRICC RS232 gets its
power either from a Power adapter or the USB port.
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Figure 10 illustrates the different types of XRICCs connected to the DX Central.
How to connect the different XRICCs follows in detail below.
Keybd
Mouse
100T
VideoSerial A
Parallel
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PCI 33Mx32b
PCI 33Mx32b
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DX Central
X-RICC PS/2
X-RICC USB
X-RICC SUN
CAT5 cables
Up to 100M / 330ft
To Server
ports
X-RICC RS232
POWER
100-250 VAC 50/60 Hz
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ETHERNET
SERIAL
SERVICE
I
0
1234
18192017
SERVER
5678
22232421
1234
6785
9101112
26272825
13141516
30313229
USER
Figure 10 DX system connections
4.4 Connecting a RICC or XRICC PS/2
Figure 11 illustrates the connections.
To connect the RICC or XRICC PS/2:
1. Connect the Screen connector to the computers Video card.
2. Connect the Keyboard connector to the computers Keyboard port.
3. Connect the Mouse connector to the computers Mouse port.
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To Keyboard port
CAT5 cable to DX Central
Server port
To Mouse port
To Video card
Keybd
Mouse
100T
VideoSerial A
Para llel
Serial B
RICC / XRICC
PS/2
Figure 11 RICC / XRICC PS/2
4.5 Connecting an XRICC SUN
Figure 12 illustrates the connections.
To connect the XRICC SUN:
1. Connect the Screen connector to the servers Video card.
2. Connect the Keyboard connector to the servers Keyboard port.
To Keyboard PortTo Video Card
CAT5 cable to DX Central
Server port
X-RICC SUN
Figure 12 XRICC SUN
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4.6 Connecting an XRICC USB
The XRICC USB supports Windows 98 SE and later, MAC, SUN and SGI. Figure
13 illustrates the connections.
To connect the XRICC USB:
1. Connect the Screen connector to the servers Video card.
2. Connect the USB connector to the servers USB port.
To USB Port
To Video Card
CAT5 cable to DX Central
Server port
X-RICC USB
Figure 13 XRICC USB
4.7 Connecting an XRICC RS232
Figure 14 illustrates the connections.
To connect the XRICC RS232:
1. Connect the RS232 connector to the servers RS232 port.
2. For power connect either:
A USB cable to the XRICC and the servers USB port.
Or
A Power adapter to the XRICC.
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To USB Port
(for power only)
To RS232 Port
CAT5 cable to DX Central Server port
X-RICC RS232
Connect USB cable for
power or connect Power
adapter
USB cable
Figure 14 XRICC RS232
4.8 Connecting the CAT5 cables
1. Connect one connector to the XRICCs RJ45 port see Figure 10.
2. Connect the other connector to one of the DX Centrals Server ports.
3. Follow the above 2 steps for each server/device.
Note: You can turn on the devices after connecting the XRICCs to them and before
connecting to the DX Central. The XRICC performs KB/M emulation the moment
it connects to the device and the power is turned on.
4.9 Connecting the DX User to an RS232 Terminal
When there are XRICC RS232s in the DX system, you can control the RS232
devices through an RS232 terminal connected to the DX User units.
When a computer is connected to the DX User, you can control the RS232 servers
via the DXs Terminal software OR optional RS232 terminal.
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4.9.1 Connecting the RS232 terminal
Connect the RS232 terminal to the DX User as illustrated in the figures below.
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POWER
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USB
LOCAL COMPUTER
TERMINAL
CONSOLECOMPUTER
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Terminal
port
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Login: admin
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Figure 15 Connecting the RS232 terminal
The table below shows the RS232 Serial cable 9 PIN D-SUB Male pin-out.
Pin Signal Description Pin Signal Description
1
CD
Carrier Detect 6 DSR Data Set Ready
2 RxD Receive Data 7 RTS Request to Send
3 TxD Transmit Data 8 CTS Clear to Send
4 DTR Data Terminal Ready 9 RI Ring Indicator
5 GND System Ground
5. Power management
You can connect a Power management device to the DX Central; the DX Users can
then power devices on and off.
Connect the Power management device to the Serial port of the DX Central using
the Serial cable provided with the Power management device.
Connect the Power management device to each device by following the instructions
in the Power management device User Guide.
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6. Connecting Legacy KVM switches
You can cascade Legacy KVM switches by connecting an XRICC PS/2 or RICC
PS/2 to the switch.
To cascade a non-DX KVM switch:
1. Connect an XRICC PS/2 or RICC PS/2 to the User ports of the KVM switch.
2. Connect a CAT5 cable to the Server port of the DX Central.
3. Connect the other end of the CAT5 cable to the XRICC PS/2. The configuration
process is explained at the beginning of the DX System Operating Guide.
To connect devices to the KVM switch, follow the connection instructions in the
User Guide of the KVM switch.
7. Cascading DX Central units
When you need to connect more than 32 severs/devices you can cascade the DX
system by adding more DX Centrals.
For DX systems with only 1 DX Central, skip to section 8 on page 23.
In a cascaded scenario, the DX Centrals communicate via Ethernet using TCP/IP
signals. For this you must assign IP addresses to each DX Central and provide
TCP/IP connectivity between them. Cascaded DX Centrals must be on the same
subnet to communicate with each other.
For up to 56 severs/devices you can connect 2 DX Centrals (8 Users model) with
the supplied Ethernet Crossover cable. To cascade more than 2 DX Centrals, the
DX Centrals must be connected to a network hub/ Ethernet switch. Ethernet
connectivity is essential for the proper operation of the system and is in addition to
the dedicated CAT5 cables for KVM signals. Sections 7.1 and 7.2 illustrate these
connections.
You must also connect one CAT5 cable per DX User to a User port of a secondary
level DX Central and a Server port of the primary DX Central - see Figure 16 and
Figure 17 and section 7.5 on page 22. These cables are used to carry the keyboard,
mouse and video signals from a server to the user station.
When a user clicks on the icon of a server, the primary DX Central sends a
command to the secondary DX Central via the Ethernet port to route the KVM
signals to one of the available User ports.
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7.1 Connecting with an Ethernet Crossover cable
To connect a secondary level DX Central with an Ethernet Crossover cable:
Connect the Ethernet Crossover cable connectors to the Ethernet ports of the 2 DX
Centrals units, as illustrated in Figure 16.
POWER
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ETHERNET
SERIAL
SERVICEI
0
1234
18192017
SERVER
5678
22232421
1234
6785
9101112
26272825
13141516
30313229
USER
POWER
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ETHERNET
SERIAL
SERVICE
I
0
1234
18192017
SERVER
5678
22232421
1234
6785
9101112
26272825
13141516
30313229
USER
DX Central
- 1
st
level
DX Central
- Secondary level
Cascade
To User
ports
To Server
ports
Ethernet
Crossover
cable
CAT5 cables
1 for each DX User in
the system
Up to 8 for 8 x 32
Up to 4 for 4 x 32
To
Ethernet
ports
Figure 16 Cascaded DX Central units connected with a Crossover cable
The table below shows the Ethernet RJ 45 Connector pin-out.
1
8
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 TX + 5 Not connected
2 TX - 6 RX -
3 RX + 7 Not connected
4 Not connected 8 Not connected
7.2 Connecting to a network hub/switch
To connect to a network hub/switch:
Connect Ethernet Straight cables to the Ethernet ports of the DX Centrals units, as
illustrated in Figure 17.
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