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CHAPTER 2: System Requirements
2. System Requirements
BLACK BOX
®
Control Software requires the following items for proper
functionality.
• RS-232 Serial Port Connection: The serial connection provides a method of
communication between the software running on a workstation or PC to the
SCSI Switch or Extender.
• Ethernet TCP/IP Connection (SCSI Switches): This option can be used with
the SCSI Switches. It allows control of the switches from a remote workstation
using TCP/IP for communicating to the switch.
• Loopback Adapter (SCSI Fiber Optic Extender): This adapter is used on the
DB9 coax port for conducting a self-test on the unit if two Extenders are
connected via fiber. This adapter is not required if the connection between the
two units is through the DB9 coax.
• Supported Environments: BLACK BOX
®
Control Software can be installed in
the following environments:
- Windows 95/98
- Windows Me
- Windows NT Server v3.5x/v4.x/Windows 2000
- Windows NT Workstation v3.x/v4.x/Windows 2000
- Windows XP