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This chapter describes how to install the EDS8PS and EDS16PS device servers.
Package Contents
Your EDS package includes the following items:
One EDS device server (EDS8PS or EDS16PS)
One RJ45-to-DB9F serial cable
One product CD that includes this User Guide, the Command Reference, and the
Quick Start guide.
A printed Quick Start guide
Your package may also include a power supply.
User-Supplied Items
To complete your EDS8/16PS installation, you need the following items:
RS-232 serial devices that require network connectivity. Each EDS8/16/32PR
serial port supports a directly connected RS-232 serial device.
A serial cable for each serial device to be connected to the EDS8/16/32PR. All
devices attached to the device ports support the RS-232C (EIA-232) standard.
Category 5 cabling with RJ45 connections is used for the device port
connections.
Note
: To connect an EDS8/16PS serial port to a DTE device, you need a DTE
cable, such as the one supplied in your EDS8/16PS package, or an RJ45
patch cable and DTE adapter. To connect the EDS8/16PS serial port to a
DCE device, you need a DCE (modem) cable, or an RJ45 patch cable and
DTE adapter. For a list of the Lantronix cables and adapters you can use
with the EDS8/16PS, see Appendix C: Lantronix Cables and Adapters
.
An available connection to your Ethernet network and an Ethernet cable.
A working power outlet if the unit will be powered from an AC outlet.
