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1.2 TERMINAL vs. SERIMUX Cable Connections
The connectors on the rear of the RACKMUX are split between those for the TERMINAL connections, and those for the SERIMUX
connections (see Fig. 2).
Figure 2- Distinction of connections between TERMINAL and SERIMUX
1.3 Connect Devices, Hosts, and Power
1.
Connect each serial device or host to be connected by the SERIMUX to any port labeled "1" through "16" using a DTE
or DCE type serial cable. It may be necessary to add one of the cable adapters (supplied) detailed in "Cable Adapters"
(page 95) between the device port on the serial device or host and the RJ45 connector.
Note: There are two types of serial devices,1) data communication equipment (DCE)(i.e. modem) and 2) data terminal
equipment (DTE) (i.e. CPU), each having different connector pin assignments. The cable adapters (see Materials on
page 3) make the proper connections.
2.
If connecting a printer, connect either a serial printer cable to the remaining male SUB D 9 connector or a parallel printer
cable to the female SUB D 25 connector (see Fig. 3).
3.
Connect the powercord to the IEC power connector.
Figure 3- Connect serial devices, printer, and power cord
Rear View of RACKMUX
Console Terminal
(TERMINAL)
Console Switch
(SERIMUX)
TERMINAL
10 BASE T
SERIAL
PA RALLEL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
+
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
+
PR INTER
SYSTEM
RESTORE
DEFA ULTS
RESET
Rear View of RACKMUX
SERVER
ROUTER
FIREWALL
RJ45
Male
Connector
Ethernet cable
TERMINAL
10 BASE T
SERIAL
PA RALLEL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
+
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
+
Attach local printer
either by parallel cable to "Parallel"
or by serial cable to "Serial"
PBX
PR INTER
IEC Power Connector
Powercord
SYSTEM
RESTORE
DEFA ULTS
RESET
