User guide

Chapter 4: Initial Software Configuration

3. Select the Mode from the Mode drop-down menu. Default is Auto.

4. Type the Domain Name in the Domain field.

5. Type the Unit Name in the Unit Name field.

6. In the Ports section:

 Type 5000 or another port number in the CSC Port field.

 Type 5000 or another port number in the Discovery Port field.

7. Click OK.

Dominion SX displays either a confirmation or error page.

1. Click OK when the confirmation window appears. After the

confirmation page, Dominion SX automatically disconnects to update

the configuration then restarts.

2. Remove the crossover cable between the SX unit and your

computer.

3. Connect one end of a straight-through Cat 5 cable to the SX.

4. Connect the other end of the cable to the network.

5. Use the newly assigned IP Address to access your SX unit.

Deployment

1. You can remotely access the Dominion SX through a LAN

connection or a modem connection (optional).

2. The Dominion SX can access target devices only through a serial

connection.

LAN Connection

After the initial software configuration phase, configure the SX unit for

operation on the LAN.

1. Ensure that you have an Ethernet cable connected to the network for

use with the unit.

2. Physically mount the unit in an ergonomically sound manner.

3. Connect the LAN cable to the primary LAN connection (LAN 1) on

the back of the chassis. If the unit has a failover module, connect the

secondary network LAN connection (LAN 2).

4. Perform a quick connectivity check by connecting to the device using

the Web browser.

5. Enter https://<IPAddress> in the address line, where

<IPAddress> is the IP address of the unit as previously configured.