CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
MULTINET4 MULTI-PORT SERIAL SERVER & MANAGED SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL
1–7
1.2.5
Ports and External Connectors
The ports and external connectors of the Multinet4 are defined in the table below.
Note
All copper I/O connections must be made with shielded cables and connectors.
1.2.6
Indicators
The status indicators of the Multinet4 are described in . There are two sets of LEDs so that
you can conveniently monitor activity regardless of the orientation of the device. One set is
on top to the Multinet4 (see
FIGURE 1–3: Top View
) and one set is on the front (see
FIGURE
1–1: Front View
).
Typical Power (Watts):
10
10
Max. Amperage (Amps):
0.3
1.3
Table 1–3: Power Requirements
High Voltage AC/DC
Low Voltage DC
Table 1–4: Ports and External Connectors
Port Name
Connector
Description
Ethernet, E1 and E2
LC, SC, ST
100FX multi/single mode option card for fiber
optic Ethernet capable devices or Networks.
Ethernet, E3 and E4
RJ45
10/100 Mbps Ethernet port for connection to
copper Ethernet capable devices.
Serial, S1 through
S4
Phoenix 6-pin
header
Connection to serial async devices.
Configurable to 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, and
19.2, 28.8, 33.6, 38.4, 57.6, 115.2 Kbps.
Power Connection
Terminal block
Non-polarized power input.
Facility Ground
Point
Lug bolt
Facility ground connection point.
Console
DB9, female
Configured to operate at 38400 Baud, 8 bits,
No parity, one stop bit and is configured as a
DTE.
Alarm
Phoenix 3-pin
plug
Reserved for future use.
