Guide:
SYSTIMAX
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iPatch
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Panel Manager Guide
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Task D. Connect Each iPatch Manager to the Rack Manager LAN
The iPatch Manager units in an equipment room communicate with each other
using the Rack Manager LAN. Modular patch cords can be used to make the Rack
Manager LAN connections. A 7-foot patch cord is provided with each iPatch
Manager for this purpose. You can use a longer modular patch cord if necessary.
The iPatch Manager units are connected to each other in series using the
RACK MGR INPUT and OUTPUT jacks on the back of the iPatch Manager units.
Important:
If you are using a Panel Manager with a Network Manager module to
communicate with System Manager, this Panel Manager must be the first unit
connected to the Rack Manager LAN.
Tip:
Looking at the back of the racks, work from the right-most rack to the left-most
rack when connecting the iPatch Manager units to the Rack Manager LAN.
1
Connect a modular patch cord to the RACK MGR OUTPUT jack on the back of
the iPatch Manager in the first rack.
2
Run the patch cord to the next iPatch Manager. Connect the patch cord to the
RACK MGR INPUT jack on the back of that iPatch Manager.
3
Connect another patch cord to the RACK MGR OUTPUT jack on the back of
the second iPatch Manager.
4
Run the patch cord to the next iPatch Manager. Connect the patch cord to the
RACK MGR INPUT jack on the back of that iPatch Manager.
5
Repeat Step 3 and Step 4 until all of the iPatch Manager units are connected.
Note:
The first iPatch Manager on the Rack Manager LAN uses only its
OUTPUT jack (unless it is a Panel Manager with Network Manager module
installed). The last iPatch Manager on the LAN uses only its INPUT jack.
Figure 2–9
Making the Rack Manager LAN Connections
Panel Manager
Panel Manager with Network Manager Module
