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Installation
Installing in a Wired Net
work
2-4
The following diagram shows a properly-installed MSS in a wired Ethernet network. The numbers in the
diagram refer to the installation steps in this section.
Figure 2-4:
MSS Connected to Serial Device and Network
1
Connect the MSS to a serial device. Note that all serial ports are initially configured for RS-232
networking.
A
Connect one end of a serial cable to either one of the MSS DB9 connectors or screw terminal
blocks (depending on the model). See
Appendix C
for MSS connector pinout information.
Note:
For the first connection, you may want to connect a serial terminal to the console port,
designated as the first serial port. This will allow you to verify that your server is working
and to configure the necessary network settings. The console port is initially set for 9600
baud, 8 data bits, one stop bit, no parity, and XON/XOFF flow control.
When using a screw terminal block, you may have to connect from 2 to 6 wires depending upon
the desired MSS usage mode. Do not over-tighten the screws, but make sure the wire is secure in
the block.
Figure 2-5:
Connecting Wire to Screw Terminal Blocks
B
Connect the other end of the cable to your serial device’s serial port.
2
Connect the MSS to the network via one of the following methods.
Connect one end of a twisted-pair 10/100BASE-T cable to the Ethernet network. Connect the
other end of the cable to the RJ45 Ethernet port on the front of the MSS.
Connect one end of a fiber optic cable to the Ethernet network. Connect the other end of the cable
to the fiber link ports (ST-style connector) on the front of the MSS.
3
Supply power to the MSS. This can be done through either the MSS power jack or the screw terminal
power connector. Do not supply power to both the power jack and the screw terminal at the same time.
A
Connect one end of a power connector to the MSS via one of the following.
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