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User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series
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2.2 Installing the Serial Server
This section describes how to install your Serial Server and make connections to the Serial Server. Please read the following
section and perform the procedure in the order being presented. To install your Serial Server on a desktop or rack, simply
complete the following steps.
2.2.1 Installation Steps
1. Unpack the Serial Server
2. Check if the DIN-rail bracket is screwed on the Serial Server or not . If the DIN-rail bracket is not screwed on the Serial
Server , please refer to DIN-rail Mounting section for DIN-rail installation. If users want to wall-mount the Serial Server ,
please refer to the Wall Mount Plate Mounting section for wall-mount plate installation .
3. To hang the Serial Server on the DIN-rail track or wall.
4. Power on the Serial Server . Connect the 5V DC power adapter to the Serial Server ,the power LED on the Serial Server
will light up. Please refer to the LED Indicators section for indication of LED lights .
5. Prepare Network cables for Ethernet connection .
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Use standard network (UTP) cables with RJ45
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Use Multi-mode or Single-mode fiber patch cord with LC connector and 100BASE-FX SFP transceiver (ICS-115A
only).
6. Insert one side of RJ45 cable (category 5) or Fiber cable into the Serial Server Ethernet port (RJ45/SFP port) while
the other side to the network device’s Ethernet port (RJ45/SFP port), e.g., Switch PC or Server. The “ LNK/ACT” LED on
the Serial Server will light up when the cable is connected with the network device. Please refer to the LED Indicators
section for LED light indication .
Make sure that the connected network devices support MDI/MDI-X. If it does not support,
use the crossover Category 5 cable.
7. When all connections are set and all LED lights show normal, the installation is completed.