Lantronix EDS16PR User Manual

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EDS Device Servers User Guide 
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3: Installation: EDS4100 
This chapter describes how to install the EDS4100 device server. 
Package Contents 
Your EDS4100 package includes the following items: 
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One EDS4100 device server 
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One RJ45-to-DB9Fnull modem cable  
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One product CD that includes this User Guide, the Command Reference, and the 
Quick Start guide. 
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A printed Quick Start guide 
Your package may also include a power supply. 
User-Supplied Items 
To complete your EDS4100 installation, you need the following items: 
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RS-232 and/or RS-422/485 serial devices that require network connectivity: 
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Each EDS4100 serial port supports a directly connected RS-232 serial 
device. 
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Ports 1 and 3 also support RS-422/485 and can accommodate 31 full-load 
RS-485 multi-drop devices or 127 quarter-load RS-485 multi-drop devices 
per port, for a total of 62 full-load or 254 quarter-load devices. 
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A serial cable for each serial device to be connected to the EDS4100. One end of 
the cable must have a female DB9 connector to connect to the EDS4100 serial 
port. The connector on the other end must be configured for your serial device. 
Note:
 To connect an EDS4100 serial port to another DTE device, you will need a 
null modem cable, such as the one supplied in your EDS4100 package. To 
connect the EDS4100 serial port to a DCE device, you will need a straight-
through (modem) cable.
 
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An available connection to your Ethernet network and an Ethernet cable. 
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A working power outlet if the unit will be powered from an AC outlet.