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ESP-4 MI Serial Hub Installer/User Guide
Electrical
The ESP-4 MI serial hub uses a Universal 5 VDC power supply. This external supply, which must
be provided by Avocent, has a standard IEC AC input connector that accepts power cords for USA
and international power connections.
Surge protection is provided for every signal on each serial port and meets or exceeds the
applicable European CE Immunity Standards.
Installing the Hub
The ESP-4 MI hub ships ready to use in a tabletop environment, with four rubber feet on the
bottom of the hub.
NOTE:
The power outlet should be near the equipment and be easily accessible.
You may replace an existing ESP-4 MI hub with a similarly configured hub without affecting the
server or having to reconfigure the ports.
Startup
To initiate the startup sequence:
1.
The MAC address is printed on a label on the hub. This address is used as a Unit ID to
distinguish different ESP hubs on the network. Record the MAC address.
00 - E0 - 86 - _____ - _____ - _____
2.
Attach a 10BaseT or 100BaseT LAN interface cable to the LAN connector on the front of the
hub. A CAT 5 cable is required for 100BaseT operation. Then, attach the other end of the LAN
interface cable to the Ethernet hub or switch.
3.
Connect devices to the serial ports on the front of the hub, using appropriate cables (and
adaptors, if needed).
4.
Plug the barrel connector of the PS into the front of the hub, then attach the line cord connector
to an appropriate power source.
Configuring Network Information
Configuring network information includes setting the IP address, subnet mask and gateway. You
may also configure the network interface setting (see
on page 4 for
more information).
To configure network information:
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Using the web interface - You may initially access the hub using the predefined IP address (see
on page 25), then configure the network information (see