Chapter 2: Hardware Installation and Network Configuration
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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 - ____ - ____ - ____ - ____ - ____
2.
Attach a 10BaseT or 100BaseT LAN interface cable to the LAN connector on 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 hub, using appropriate cables (and adaptors,
if needed).
4.
Attach the electrical power connector to the hub, and then to an appropriate power source.
Configuring network information
Configuring network information includes setting the IP address, subnet mask and gateway. You
may also change the network interface setting (see
Network Interface
on page 9 for
more information).
To configure network information:
•
Using the web interface - You may initially access the hub using the predefined IP address (see
Accessing the Web Interface
on page 31), then configure the network information (see
Displaying or Changing Network Configuration Values
on page 32).
•
Using the configuration utility - The configuration utility is automatically enabled on port 1.
Using a terminal emulation program of your choice (with a serial connection at 19200 baud, 8
bits, no parity and one stop bit), you may access the configuration utility on this port (see
Accessing the Configuration Utility
on page 43). Then, configure the network information (see
Displaying or Changing Network Configuration Values
on page 45).
•
Using the serial port redirection connection method - Install the ESP drivers included on the
SuperSerial CD (be sure to check the Avocent web site, www.avocent.com, for the
latest version).
You may also use the ESP-Install program with a script file to automate the installation; see
ESP-Install Program
on page 61.
•
Using a configuration file - If you are using a configuration file with a BootP or DHCP server,
consult your operating system documentation to determine how to configure the BootP or
DHCP server.
•
After the ESP hub acquires an IP address (by any method), it will no longer use BootP or
DHCP. Therefore, you cannot change the network values using this method.
•
The ESP hub requires a permanent IP allocation. If you are using DHCP, it must have an
infinite lease on the assigned IP address; an IP address with a finite lease will not
be accepted.
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