Installation guide

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Connecting to the Network
There are two ways to use the 10/100BaseT Ethernet jack that is located on
NPort Server Pro’s back panel.
For many of the applications using NPort Server Pro, you will simply plug one
end of your Ethernet cable into the 10/100BaseT jack, and the other end into the
hub connected to your network. In this case, use a regular straight-through
Ethernet cable.
In some cases, such as when configuring drivers and software, you will find it
convenient to hook NPort Server Pro directly to your computer’s Ethernet card.
To do this you will need to use a cross-over cable, such as the one supplied with
your server.
Connecting the Power
After connecting NPort Server Pro to your network, you should take the
following steps to connect the power cable.
NPort Server Pro’s power supply is designed to support 90 – 260 VAC, making
it possible for you to use the server regardless of your AC power supply’s
voltage.
Note: It is strongly recommended that NPort Server Pro be connected to the
network before turning on the power.
1. Connect the power cord to NPort Server Pro’s rear panel.
2. Plug the other end of the power cord into an electrical outlet.
3. Turn the on/off switch to the I–position.
4. Check the power LED on the front panel to verify that the server is receiving
power.
Connecting Asynchronous Serial Devices
You may use the RJ-45 to female DB-25 cable included with NPort Server Pro
to connect serial devices to the server. Plug the RJ-45 connector into one of the
serial port jacks on the server’s rear panel, and then connect the DB25 connector
to the serial device.
Refer to Chapter 3 for details of NPort Server Pro’s RJ-45 pinouts to make your
own cable.
Note: You can also use the RJ-45 to male DB25 cable to connect the server to a
modem. See Chapter 3 for pinout details to make your own modem cable.