VSC8584 Evaluation Board
VPPD-03500 VSC8584 User Guide Revision 1.0
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Quick Start
This section shows the quick start for the VSC8584.
4.1
Connecting the Power Supply
The evaluation board uses 5 VDC to power the on-board regulators creating the 3.3 V, 2.5 V, and 1.0 V
rails which drive the devices as well as modules. The evaluation board can be powered up using the
power pack which provides the 5 VDC. Simply plug the AC adaptor into a wall socket and the barrel end
into J67 (see the upper right corner of Figure 1). Immediately the user should see several LEDs turn on.
4.2
PC Software Installation
Download the ZIP file to the PC’s root directory, normally C:\.
Extract to C:\
Double-click the icon to launch the GUI (It is acceptable to drag the icon to the desktop)
4.3
Connecting to the Board to the PC
The Rabbit board can interface with a PC either through a direct connection to the PC or if configured
properly through a local area network. The latter option requires the user to configure the Rabbit’s IP
address so as to properly reside on the user’s network.
The IP address of the board should be written on the Rabbit network interface daughter board card. The
default value should be 10.9.70.193. Use this IP address to initially access the board for operation or to
change its IP address.
4.3.1
Changing the IP Address of the Board
Determine and write down the new unique IP address you wish to change the board to.
Directly connect an Ethernet cable from a PC to the Rabbit board.
: Some older PCs do not support auto-crossover on the Ethernet connection so a cross-over
NOTE
cable may be needed.
Launch a DOS command window by clicking on the Start->Run button and typing “cmd”.
Within the DOS command window type "Telnet."
In Telnet, connect to the Rabbit board’s address using the open command by typing “open 10.9.70.
^
XXX”.
10.9.70.xxx where xxx is the value on your board from the factory (typically 193).
You should have a prompt and be able to type help to get a list of commands available on the
Rabbit.
a) If you are unable to connect, then most likely you will need to change the IP address of the
connected PC to have the first 3 octets similar to the board by following the subsequent steps.
b) On the PC under Windows -> Control Panel ->Network Connections -> Local Area Connection,
right mouse-click for properties. Under the General tab highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click
on Properties. From there enter the new PC IP address such as 10.9.70.yyy where yyy is a unique
value and NOT the same as the Rabbit board. Once complete, return to step 4.
Command the board to change its IP address to the new one by typing into Telnet now connected to
the board the command: set ip <new IP address> <Enter> where <new IP address> is in the form xxx.
xxx.xxx.xxx. Once you hit <Enter> the IP address will be changed and the Rabbit will save the value
and reboot which may take approximately 1 minute. The Telnet session will disconnect from the
board.
Change your PC IP address to the same IP network as the Rabbit board.
Telnet to the Rabbit board.
Use the following commands to complete configuration of the Rabbit board:
a) set netmask xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
b) set gateway xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
c) save env
Please record and inform Microsemi of the new IP address of the board when you return so that
Microsemi can connect to and reconfigure the board.
Re-label the Rabbit board with the new IP.
