Black Box LES421A User Manual
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Chapter 2: Overview
Figure 2-6. LES424A back panel.
Table 2-4. LES424A components.
Number in Figure
2-5 or 2-6
2-5 or 2-6
Component
Description
1
(1) Power LED
Lights when power to the unit is on.
2
(1) Ready LED
Lights green continuously when the unit is initializing.
Flashes once per second when the system is operating correctly.
Off when something is wrong, for example, another device uses the same IP address.
3
(2) Ethernet Speed LEDs
Lights green when the Ethernet connection is operating at 100 Mbps.
Off when the connection is operating at 10 Mbps.
4
(2) Ethernet Link LEDs
Lights when a connection is made.
Flashes when there is data traffic on the Ethernet link.
5
(4) Serial Port LEDs
Flashes green when data is being transmitted or received on the serial port.
Lights steady green when the serial port is open.
6
(4) DB9 male connectors
Connects to RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 serial devices.
7
(2) RJ-45 connectors
Enable the server to act as an Ethernet switch.
8
(1) 3-wire terminal block connector
Removable 3-position terminal block with +, -, and chassis ground connections.
9
(1) Reset button
Used to initiate a hardware reset, enter console mode, or reload factory defaults.
2.5 Configuration Software
Manager configuration software enables you to find connected Hardened Serial Servers, configure them, upgrade Hardened Serial
Server firmware, and save/load configuration files. It features a graphical user interface (GUI) that is convenient and easy to use.
The software also makes it easy to add and remove virtual COM ports on your computer.
Server firmware, and save/load configuration files. It features a graphical user interface (GUI) that is convenient and easy to use.
The software also makes it easy to add and remove virtual COM ports on your computer.
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