Instruction manual

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com remote power control switch. This product is
the perfect complement to our IP-based Server Remote Control product line or can be
used as a standalone power management solution. Using a serial interface, you can
remotely manage the power status of up to eight devices. For additional flexibility, you
can use industry-standard Ethernet patch cables to cascade up to 16 remote power
control switches together so that you can control up to 128 devices over a single
connection.
Features
Ideal accessory to StarTech.com’s Server Remote Control product line, or as a
standalone power management solution
Manage the power requirements of up to 8 computers or other devices from a single
switch
•Versatile cascade feature allows you to combine up to 16 power management
switches to control up to 128 devices
Access the features of the management switch from its easy-to-use software
interface or from the front panel
Easy setup using industry standard cabling and rack-mountable form factor
Before You Begin
System Requirements
•AStarTech.com Server Remote Control console (i.e. SV1110IPEXT) with an available
DTE serial connection, OR a host computer running Windows 95 or later with an
available RS-232 serial port (“standalone” operation)
For standalone operation only: The host computer must have an optical drive (CD-
ROM, DVD-ROM) for software installation
Contents
This package should contain:
•1 x Remote Power Control Switch
•1 x Power Cord
•1 x RS-232 straight-through serial cable
•1 x Software Installation CD
•1 x Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual
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