Specifications

3 Installation and Setup
The following sections will help you install and set up your DTX Control appliance. Helpful topics in this chapter include
the following:
• Installing the Appliance on page 14
• Launching the DTX Control Appliance Web Interface on page 16
• Replication on page 23
• Next Steps on page 26
3.1 Installing the Appliance
3.1.1 Rack mounting the DTX Control Appliance
Rack mount safety considerations
• Elevated Ambient Temperature: If installed in a closed rack assembly, the operating temperature of the rack
environment may be greater than room ambient. Use care not to exceed the rated maximum ambient temperature of
the switch.
• Reduced Air Flow: Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of airflow required for safe
operation of the equipment is not compromised.
• Mechanical Loading: Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition does not exist
due to uneven mechanical loading.
• Circuit Overloading: Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the
effect that overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Consider equipment
nameplate ratings for maximum current.
• Reliable Earthing: Reliable earthing of rack mounted equipment should be maintained. Pay particular attention to
supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (for example, use of power strips).
NOTE: The DTX Control appliance may be rack mounted in a 1U configuration.
3.1.2 Connecting the DTX Control appliance
A typical DTX Control configuration includes the appliance, transmitters and user stations connected to the local area
network (LAN). A terminal, or a computer running a terminal emulation program, is connected to the serial port for
configuring basic network settings. The DTX Control appliance, transmitters and user stations, as well as user accounts,
are then configured from the browser interface to the DTX Control appliance.
To connect the DTX Control appliance:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment:
- Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.
- Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) outlet that is easily accessible at all times.
- Disconnect the power from the target computer by unplugging the power cord from either the electrical outlet or the target computer.
1. Attach one end of the supplied power cord into the back panel of the DTX Control appliance and attach the other end
to an appropriate AC power source. The DTX Control appliance has a power control button on the front panel.
2. Connect the LAN Port 1 Ethernet port on the back panel of the DTX Control appliance to the LAN to which the
transmitters and user stations are connected using standard UTP cables.
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