Figure 2.1 DC Power Connection Terminal Block
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
1
Power switch, one for each power source
4
RTN (Return)
2
Connections for the first power source
5
GND (Ground)
3
Connections for the second power source
6
-48 VDC
Table 2.1 DC Power Connection Details
To turn on a console server with DC power:
1.
Make sure the console server is turned off.
2.
Make sure DC power cables are not connected to a power source.
3.
Remove the protective cover from the DC power block by sliding it to the left or right.
4. Loosen all three DC power connection terminal screws.
5.
Connect your return lead to the RTN terminal, your ground lead to the GND terminal and your -48 VDC lead to
the -48 VDC terminal and tighten the screws.
6. Slide the protective cover back into place over the DC terminal block.
7.
If your console server has dual-input DC terminals, repeat steps 3-6 for the second terminal.
8.
Connect the DC power cables to the DC power source and turn on the DC power source.
9. Turn on the console server.
10. Turn on the power switches of the connected devices.
2.3 Configuring a Console System
A console server may be configured at the appliance level through the command line interface accessed through the
CONSOLE or Ethernet port. All terminal commands are accessed through a terminal or PC running terminal emulation
software.
NOTE: To configure the console server using DSView software, see the Avocent® DSView 4.5 Management Software
Installer/User Guide. To configure the console server using the web UI, see
Web User Interface Overview for
Administrators
on page 13. To configure the console server using Telnet or SSH, see the Avocent® ACS 800/8000
Advanced Console System Command Reference Guide.
To connect a terminal to the console server:
1.
Using a null modem cable, connect a terminal or a PC that is running terminal emulation software (such as
HyperTerminal®) to the CONSOLE port on the back panel of the console server. An RJ-45 to DB9 (female)
cross adaptor is provided.
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