User`s guide
ConÞguring the DL600E Unit 3-5
Connecting DL600E Units in a Daisy Chain
You can daisy chain up to 60 DL600E units for centralized network
monitoring and management.
Use an RS-232 ribbon-type cable with DE9 connectors (available from
Digital Link).
D Note: CTS (pin 8) must be connected between DL600E
units, but it
must not be connected to the terminal.
If you are using a cable not provided by Digital Link,
refer to Comm Port pin assignments in Appendix B.
To daisy-chain multiple systems together using a single
RS-232
multidrop cable:
1 Using a ribbon cable with DE9 connectors, connect the
cableÕs female
DE9 connector to the terminal or modem (if
at a remote site).
2 Connect the cableÕs male DE9 connectors to the Comm Port on
each DL600E unit.