Terminal Server User Guide, Version 3.3
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Hardware and
Connectivity
Chapter 2
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Introduction
This chapter describes how to physically set up your Terminal Server unit. It includes an overview of
the Terminal Server hardware components and how to power up the Terminal Server to make sure it
works correctly.
Terminal Server Components
What’s Included
The following components are included with your product:
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Terminal Server unit
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External power supply
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A CD-ROM containing documentation, firmware, configuration software, COMredirect, etc.
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Terminal Server models that have an RJ45 serial connector(s) come with an RJ45
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DB9F
adapter
What You Need to Supply
Before you can begin, you need to have the following:
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A serial cable(s) to connect serial devices to your Terminal Server unit
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An Ethernet CAT5 10/100/1000BASE-T cable to connect the Terminal Server unit to the
network
Power Supply Specifications
Desktop Models
Serial Only Models
If you are providing a power supply for a desktop Terminal Server model, your power supply must
meet the following requirements:
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Output between 9-30V DC.
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DC barrel connector: The cable attached to the power supply should be about 20AWG, length 6
feet approx. The barrel dimensions of the cable-plug are OD=5.5, ID=2.1, and length= 9.5mm,
with a straight barrel, and positive polarity on the inside and negative polarity on the outside.
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Power can also be provided by:
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Serial Port 1, pin 1 on the Terminal Server model.
