Comtech EF Data Memotec NetPerformer SDM-8400, Hardware Installation Manual

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Hardware Installation
Memotec 3-11
3.5 Installing the Licensed Software Options
Execute the Product License Status ( PLS ) command at the NetPerformer console
command line to install all licensed software options you have purchased for your SDM-
8400 unit.
Each licensed option includes a Software Licensing Agreement. You must agree to the
terms and conditions of this agreement before loading the software. Each
NetPerformer unit participating in the software application must be installed with a
separate software license.
3.5.1 Software License Key
The Memotec Software License Key is a traceable number that is used to activate the
licensed software option. To activate the license:
1. Contact Memotec Technical Support for your Software License Key.
2. Enter this number during execution of the PLS command to activate the software
license
3. Execute the Reset Unit ( RU ) command to apply the new license.
For details concerning installation of licensed software options, refer to the Software
Installation and Licensing module of the NetPerformer Reference Guides, which are
included on the NetPerformer Documentation CD in the product package.
3.6 Connecting the LAN Hub
NOTE:
You must provide a standard straight through Ethernet 802.3 LAN cable (10/
100BaseT, RJ-45M to RJ-45M) for connection to the LAN. A LAN cable is
not provided with the SDM-8400 product package.
To connect the SDM-8400 unit to a LAN hub:
1. Connect one end of the LAN cable to the SDM-8400 Ethernet LAN port, labelled
ETH on the rear panel. Refer to Figure 4-1 on “Rear View of the SDM-8400 UAC (8-
port version)” on page 4-2 .
2. Connect the other end of the LAN cable to one of the 10/100BaseT ports on your local
LAN hub.
3. The link is up when the LNK LED is on. The LED color indicates the speed of the
LAN connection:
• Amber: 100 Mbps
• Green: 10 Mbps.