Setting up Digi Connect ES hardware
Digi Connect ES Device Server Hardware setup guide
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Setting up Digi Connect ES hardware
Note
While following the hardware setup procedure, refer to
Connectors, LEDs, and controls
on
page 9.
1
Place the Digi Connect ES Device Server in a suitable location, noting the following warnings:
WARNING!
Mount the device server on a wall or place it on a tabletop away from high traffic
areas. Keep cables out of reach and off the floor.
WARNING!
To avoid risk of electric shock, this equipment must be connected to a supply mains
with protective earth.
WARNING!
Connect an optional grounding wire to the grounding stud (4).
WARNING!
Position the Digi Connect ES such that it is easy to insert and remove the mains
power connector and operate the power switch.
WARNING!
To disconnect the Connect ES from the AC mains, remove the power cord from the
Connect ES.
2
Powering the device on and off:
To power on the device:
a
Attach the power cord to the Digi Connect ES Device Server (1).
b
Turn on the power switch (2). The Power LED (12) illuminates.
To power off the device:
a
Turn off the power switch (2). The Power LED (12) is no longer illuminated.
b
Disconnect the power cord from the mains power connector.
Note
Before cleaning or moving the device, turn off the power and disconnect the device from
the mains power connector.
3
Connect the device to the Network:
•
Ethernet uplink port (5) for network:
Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet
uplink port (5) to the network. The LED (8) illuminates if the connection is active and blinks
if data is transmitted.
•
Ethernet port 1 for hub or switch:
On SW models, to connect the Digi Connect ES to a
hub or switch, use Ethernet port 1.