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CHAPTER 2
Installation
Installation of the RVON-C Card into the Cronus System
When inserting the RVON-C card into the Cronus system, the following considerations need to be made:
• Gently insert the RVON-C card into the correct slot. If the card is forced or twisted while inserting, a pin on the
backplane could short or break causing the card to become inoperable.
• When inserting the RVON-C card into the Cronus system, make sure to insert it into a compatible backcard. If
the card is inserted into a incompatible backcard, undesirable results can occur.
Addresses and the RVON-C Card
Because the RVON-C has an Ethernet interface, it is required to have a MAC (Media Access Control) address. This is a low
level address that contains 48 bits. Do not confuse this address with an IP (Internet Protocol) Address. In order to be IP
compliant, all cards must have a unique MAC ID when shipped from the manufacturer. Typically, the MAC ID of a piece of
hardware, such as the RVON-C card, has a fixed or static address. Whereas, the RVON-C card’s IP Address can change over
time.
The MAC Address uniquely identifies each node of a network and interfaces directly with the network media. The RVON-C
card has a small 8-pin serial device on the board so that the processor can read the unique MAC Address from. For more
information on MAC IDs, contact technical support.
Software Requirements
AZedit ............................................. version 3.1 or higher
RVON-I/O ...................................... version 1.1.0 or higher
RVON-1 .......................................... version 1.2.0 or higher
RVON-8 .......................................... version 1.2.2 or higher
VKP................................................. version 1.1.0 or higher
Master Controller ............................ version 1.3.0 or higher
NOTE: For improved performance, we recommend using a router switch that supports High Priority Packets. For more
information on High Priority Packet Router Switches, consult your System Administrator.