MXS-9100 Optical Switch Rackmount Operation Manual
91592 Rev. A2
June 21, 2019
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3. Remote Operation
Overview
The MXS-9100 can be controlled remotely over the network via the Ethernet interface.
NOTE
: The MXS-9100 has an integrated Perle IOLAN DS1 Device Server to enable network
access to the native RS232 interface of the switch module inside the chassis. For simple
setups, follow the steps described below. For more advanced setups and troubleshooting,
the Perle IOLAN DS1 User Guide is provided in the Perle IOLAN DS1 Device Server
Software CD.
Ethernet Setup
Follow the steps described below to set up the MXS-9100 for remote operation.
Getting Started
1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the network to the RJ45 port on the rear panel.
2. Turn on the unit using the rocker switch on the real panel.
Installing the DeviceManager Program
3. Insert the Perle IOLAN DS1 Device Server Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. If
the CD does not launch automatically, browse the CD and start the installation
program
device_manager/IOLAN_DeviceManager_v4.9.0.0.exe
(version may
vary)
manually.
4. Or download from:
https://www.perle.com/downloads/server_ds_ts.shtml#utilities
5. Follow the prompts to install the DeviceManager program.
Assigning an IP Address using the DeviceManager
6. Start the DeviceManager program.
7. To find the device, make sure the
“EXFO Rackmount” is plugged in and powered on,
then click the Refresh button. DeviceManager locates the unit and adds it to the list.
