Unpacking and Initial Startup
GFK-2785C
PACSystems* RXi Box IPC
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8.
To activate the operating system online, you will need to first configure the IPC’s Ethernet
settings for operation on your network.
Note:
The ICRXIBN0E000A and ICRXIBN0M000A models come with two hard drive options: a
blank 32GB mSATA solid state drive or a blank 250GB SATA magnetic hard drive. You will
need to load the desired operating system and associated drivers to fully utilize the I/O
interfaces.
Configuring Ethernet Network Communications
Before configuring your industrial computer for operation on a network, consult your network
administrator. Duplicate TCP/IP addresses and duplicate computer names on the same network
can cause network problems.
Default Factory settings are to obtain an IP address automatically
1.
For both ports, if necessary, use the operating system’s network configuration tool to change
the IP address and subnet mask from the factory settings to the correct settings for your
network. If your network's IP addresses are controlled by a DHCP server, the setting should
be “
Obtain an IP address automatically”.
Port
Network Adapter Name
Ethernet 1
VIA Velocity
Ethernet 2
Intel 82574L
2.
When prompted by the operating system, restart the IPC.
3.
Connect the IPC to your Ethernet network.
Note:
For Ethernet port and cabling information, refer to chapter 4.
Pinging TCP/IP Ethernet Interfaces on the Network
PING is the name of a program used on TCP/IP networks to test reachability of destinations by
sending them an ICMP echo request message and waiting for a reply. Most nodes on TCP/IP
networks, including the PACSystems Ethernet Interface, implement a PING command.
You should ping each installed Ethernet device. When the Ethernet device responds to the ping
,
it
verifies that the device is operational and configured properly.
Pinging the Ethernet Interface from a UNIX Host or Computer Running TCP/IP Software
A
ping
command can be executed from a UNIX host or computer running TCP/IP (most TCP/IP
communications software provides a
ping
command) or from another Ethernet device. When
using a computer or UNIX host, you can refer to the documentation for the
ping
command, but in
general all that is required is the IP address of the remote host as a parameter to the
ping
command. For example, at the command prompt type:
ping 10.0.0.1
Determining if an IP Address is Already Being Used
Note:
This method does not guarantee that an IP address is not duplicated. It will not detect a
device that is configured with the same IP address if it is temporarily off the network.
It is very important not to duplicate IP addresses.
To determine if another node on the network is
using the same IP address:
