NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH
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INTRODUCTION
The NTI SERIMUX-CS-x Console Switch is a serial port router that allows links (or connections) between multiple pairs of RS-232
asynchronous serial ports. The SERIMUX-CS-x (x=4,8,16,24,or 32) is available with up to 32 serial port connections. The main
purpose of the switch is to enable users to manage several serial devices from local or remote locations (using external modems).
Devices include routers, DSU's, servers, switches or any other equipment allowing serial operation using RS232 interface. Users
can work locally using a VT100 or ANSI serial console or a CPU with a terminal program (i.e. HyperTerminal)) or from remote
locations via optional Ethernet connection.
Each SERIMUX port has to be configured for serial communication (baud rate, parity, etc) within the specifications of the attached
serial device, but the configurations of the two devices linked by the SERIMUX do not need to match. Various parameters
(communication speed, hardware and/or software flow control, timeout, etc) can be selected for each SERIMUX port. Devices
may be either locally connected or connected through attached modems.
Each SERIMUX port can be configured as either a host or user port. Serial hosts (such as servers, switches etc.) are connected to
host ports, while serial user devices (such as a terminal or serial console) are connected to user ports.
The SERIMUX Console Switch supports two operator levels: user and administrator. Users login at user ports and connect to
serial devices attached at host ports. The administrator (logged in at any user port) and users with administrative privileges can
see and/or modify various port or user parameters.
Option:
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Ethernet Option
- includes an Ethernet port for controlling connections using a WEB interface via a Local Area Network
(LAN)- to order, add an “E” to the part number (i.e. SERIMUX-CS-x
E
)
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Dual Power Option
- includes a second power connector for a secondary power supply cable- to order, add a “DP” to
the part number (i.e. SERIMUX-CS-x
DP
)
Materials
Materials Supplied with this kit:
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SERIMUX Console Switch
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CD with a pdf file of this manual
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10-32 x 3/4" pan head screws and 10-32 cagenuts (server cabinet mounting hardware)
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Rack mount ears kit
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Power cord, country specific (2-power cords with Dual Power option only)
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DB25F-RJ45F Console Adapter RJ45-DB25 Female
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DB25M-RJ45F-T Console Adapter RJ45-DB25 Male
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DB25M-RJ45F-C Modem Adapter RJ45- DB25 Male
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DB9F-RJ45F Serial Adapter RJ45-DB9 Female
Materials Required but not supplied:
Serial cable with at least one RJ45 male end for connection to the Console Switch from each device to be connected. See
Interconnection Cable Wiring Method on page 55 for cable pinout.
