Setup guide

Cabling Up the AirSpeed 5000 Server
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Connecting Serial
The following topic describes how to connect a serial controller device (such as an automation
system or edit controller) to the AirSpeed 5000 server or the Multi I/O Expansion Panel.
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For details on each RS-422 connector with signals, see “RS-422 Serial Remote DB9 Connector
Specifications” on page 103.
The remote ports can be used for:
- Remote control via VDCP protocol
Do one of the following:
t If you are not using the Multi I/O Expansion Panel, you can connect directly to the AirSpeed
5000 server as follows:
a. Using the Serial Breakout (DB-9) cable (7070-30394-00) as shown in the following
illustration, connect the SCSI end of the cable to the SCSI port in the Multi I/O
Expansion Card on the rear of the AirSpeed 5000 server.
b. Connect the other ends of the Serial Breakout (DB-9) cable to your RS-422 devices.
t If you are using the Multi I/O Expansion Panel, assuming it’s already connected to the
AirSpeed 5000 server, simply connect your RS-422 devices directly to the RS-422 ports on
the Multi I/O Expansion Panel as follows:
a. Using a serial cable, connect it to one of the RS-422 ports, as shown in the following
illustration: