Digital Networks DECserver ConX4 Manuale utente
InstallationandUser’sGuidefor the
DECserver ConX4and ConX4P
Part Number: IG-DSC04-00
November 2004
This document describes how to install and troubleshoot the DECserver ConX4and DECserver ConX4P
products.
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NOTICES
FCC Notice — Class A Computing Device: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
CE Notice — Class A Computing Device:
Warning!
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case
the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Achtung!
Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen können bei Betrieb dieses Gerätes
Rundfunkstörungen auftreten, in welchen Fällen der Benutzer für entsprechende Gegenmaßnahmen
verantwortlich ist.
Avertissement!
Cet appareil est un appareil de Classe A. Dans un environnement résidentiel cet appareil peut provoquer des
brouillages radioélectriques. Dans ce cas, il peut être demandé à l'utilisateur de prendre les mesures appropriées.
Preface
Overview................................................................................................................. -v
Purpose of This Guide ....................................................................................... -v
Intended Audience ............................................................................................. -v
Structure of This Guide...................................................................................... -v
Related Documentation...................................................................................... -v
Conventions ....................................................................................................... -v
Chapter 1 Overview
Introduction........................................................................................................... 1-1
In This Chapter ................................................................................................ 1-1
Package Contents............................................................................................. 1-1
Description....................................................................................................... 1-2
Features............................................................................................................ 1-3
Protocols .......................................................................................................... 1-3
Hardware.......................................................................................................... 1-4
Chapter 2 Installation
Overview............................................................................................................... 2-1
Introduction...................................................................................................... 2-1
In This Chapter ................................................................................................ 2-1
Powering the DECserver ConX4 Hardware .................................................... 2-1
Configuration Installation ................................................................................ 2-3
Booting From Flash RAM ............................................................................... 2-7
Booting From the Network .............................................................................. 2-7
Using Console Commands to Boot.................................................................. 2-8
Reset to Factory Defaults............................................................................... 2-13
Upgrading Firmware...................................................................................... 2-13
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
Overview............................................................................................................... 3-1
Introduction...................................................................................................... 3-1
In This Chapter ................................................................................................ 3-1
Chapter 4 Specifications
Overview.............................................................................................................. A-1
Introduction..................................................................................................... A-1
In This Chapter ............................................................................................... A-1
Physical Specifications ................................................................................... A-1
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Preface
Overview
This manual describes the procedures used to install and troubleshoot the DECserver ConX4product
family.
Purpose of This Guide
This guide describes how to install the DECserver ConX4hardware. It also provides problem-solving
information and product specifications. Read through this guide completely to understand the features
and capabilities.
Intended Audience
This guide is intended for the hardware installer. The installer is responsible for ensuring that the
hardware is installed and tested.
Structure of This Guide
For software installation information, refer to the DECserver Network Access Software Installation
documentation.
Related Documentation
All related documents to help the user to install a DECserver ConX4may be
found on the Web and can be located at http://www.digitalnetworks.net/.
Conventions
This document uses the following conventions.
Chapter/
Appendix Title Description
Preface Preface Describes the use and audience for this document.
Chapter 1 Overview Provides an overview of the DECserver ConX4features.
Chapter 2 Installation Describes selected methods of installing the DECserver
ConX4product family.
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Describes troubleshooting techniques.
Appendix A Specifications Lists DECserver ConX4specifications.
Convention Description
Bold Type Indicates user input.
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The following are used to call attention to important information throughout this document.
NOTE:
WARNING:
CAUTION:
Ctrl /X Hold down the Control key and simultaneously press the key specified
by X. The DECserver displays this key combination as ^X.
UPPERCASE Uppercase letters in command lines indicate keywords that must be
entered. You can enter keywords in either upper-case or lowercase.
You can abbreviate command keywords to the smallest number of
characters that distinguish the key-word to the DECserver.
Convention Description
Calls the reader’s attention to any item of information that may be of special
importance.
NOTE
Warns against an action that could result in the presence of an electrical
hazard.
Contains information essential to avoid damage to the equipment.
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information, refer to our website:
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To contact us by mail:
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Overview 1-1
Chapter 1
Overview
Introduction
This chapter provides an overview of the DECserver ConX4product family.
DECserver solutions make it possible to remotely manage your serial-only devices over a network. Serial
devices such as: modems, bar code readers, scanners, cash registers, laboratory instruments, numerically
controlled factory equipment, and virtually any RS232, RS422 and RS423 based devices are supported
by the DECserver ConX4family.
In This Chapter
Information is presented in this chapter as follows:
Package Contents
DECserver ConX4, check the contents of the box to be sure you received the following components.
There are three ConX4product variants:
ConX4(DSC04-A*) DECserver ConX4with AC Power
•DECserver ConX4serial device server
•AC Power adapter
•Country-specific power cable
•Product CD-ROM
•Console cable
•DB9 null-modem adapter
ConX4P (DSC04-B*) DECserver ConX4P with Power-over-Ethernet
•DECserver ConX4serial device server
•Power-over-Ethernet injector, with power adapter
•Country-specific power cable
•Product CD-ROM
Topic Page
Package Contents 1-1
Description 1-2
Features 1-3
Protocols 1-3
Hardware 1-4
1-2 Overview
•Console cable
•DB9 null-modem adapter
ConX4P (DSC04-P*) DECserver ConX4P with Power-Over-Ethernet
•DECserver ConX4P serial device server
•Power-over-Ethernet injector, with power adapter
•AC Power Adapter
•Country-specific power cable
•Product CD-ROM
•Console cable
•DB9 null-modem adapter
Note: The asterisk indicates the following country variants:
A=US/Canada/Japan; D=Denmark; E=United Kingdon; I=Italyl j=India; K=Switcherland; T=Israel;
X=Central Europe; Z=Australia
The DECserver ConX4is a serial device server designed to operate in multi-vendor environments.
Figure 1–1 shows a ConX4configuration in a data center Ethernet LAN.
Description
The DECserver ConX4 is a full function console and serial device server designed to operate in multi-
vendor environments.
Figure 1-1 show a typical DECserver ConX4configuration in a Ethernet LAN.
Figure 1-1: DECserver ConX4ConnectionFeatures
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