Raritan PX2-1000 SERIES, User Manual

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Chapter 3: Installation and Configuration
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Connecting the PX to a Computer
The PX can be connected to a computer for configuration via one of the
following ports.

ETHERNET port (female)

USB-B port (male)

RS-232 serial port (male)
Zero U models:
To use the command line interface (CLI) for configuration, establish an
RS-232 or USB connection.
To use a web browser for configuration, make a network connection to
the computer. The PX is automatically configured with the following
link-local addressing in any network without DHCP available:

https://169.254.x.x
(where x is a number)

https://pdu.local
Establish one of the following connections to a computer.
Serial RS-232 connection:
1. Connect one end of the null-modem cable to the male RS-232 port
labeled CONSOLE / MODEM on the PX.
2. Connect the other end to your computer's RS-232 port (COM).
3. Perform
Initial Network Configuration via CLI
(on page 22).
USB connection:
1. A USB-to-serial driver is required in Windows ® . Install this driver
before connecting the USB cable. See
Installing the USB-to-Serial
Driver (Optional)
(on page 19).
2. Connect a USB cable between the PX device's USB-B port and a
computer's USB-A port.
3. Perform
Initial Network Configuration via CLI
(on page 22).