Lantronix MSS1-T, Reference Manual

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MSS485 Components Installation
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The remaining two LEDs indicate network ( OK ) and serial port ( Serial ) activity. They will blink
off, yellow, green, or red depending on the current activity.
Figure 2-3: MSS1 Top Panel Showing LEDs
NOTE: Although a red LED during boot mode usually signals an error, red LED patterns
are part of the normal operation of the MSS and are not necessarily indicative of
errors or dangerous operation.
2.2 MSS485 Components
The MSS485 front panel has a screw terminal block and an RJ45 port for an RS-485 serial
connection, as well as an RS-232 DB9 console port.
Figure 2-4: MSS485 Front Panel
The screw terminal block and RJ45 connector are wired in parallel. Only one of these ports can be
used at a time.
The MSS485 rear panel has an RJ45 Ethernet connector, a reset button, and a power connector.
Figure 2-5: MSS485 Rear Panel
6V DC Reset
Serial
Ethernet
MSS1-T
Micro Serial Server
Power
Link
OK
Serial
Power
Link
OK
Serial
LEDs
Console
DB9 Console Port Screw Terminal Block RJ45 Port
(RS-485) (RS-485)
(RS-232)
10BaseT
6V DC
Reset
Power Connector Reset Button RJ45 Ethernet Port