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Hardware Overview and Quick Start Installation and Initial Setup

Quick Start Hardware Installation and Initial Setup

5. Connect power to the DCM Controller. After the DCM Controller is

mounted, plug it into the nearby main power source.

(For more information, see “5. Connect the DCM Controller to a Power

Source” on page 2-7 in Chapter 2: “Detailed Hardware Installation and

Initial Setup Steps.”)

6. Connect the network cables. Using the appropriate network cables, con-

nect the DCM Controller to the network.

(For more information, see “6. Connect the Network Cable” on page 2-7

in Chapter 2: “Detailed Hardware Installation and Initial Setup Steps.”)

7. Configure the IP settings.

You can configure DCM Controller’s IP address and test connectivity using

either the LCD menu on the front panel or the console interface. These

quick start instructions explain how to use the LCD menu, but for your

reference, Table 1-4 summarizes each method and lists the section in

Chapter 2: “Detailed Hardware Installation and Initial Setup Steps” where

you can find more detailed instructions.

Table 1-4. Summary of IP Configuration Methods

a. Locate the LCD menu on the DCM Controller’s front panel.

b. Press the accept button to access the Configuration menu.

Configuration Method Description Instructions

Using the LCD menu Locate the LCD menu on the front

panel and press the configuration

buttons to set the DCM

Controller’s IP settings.

• Quick start instructions—

• Detailed instructions—

“Using the LCD Menu” on

page 2-8 in Chapter 2:

“Detailed Hardware

Installation and Initial Setup

Steps”

Use the Console

Interface

Establish a console session and

use a simply menu to configure

the DCM Controller’s IP settings.

• Detailed instructions—

“Using the Console

Interface” on page 2-12 in

Chapter 2: “Detailed

Hardware Installation and

Initial Setup Steps”