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Preface
Chapter 1 Introducing the Terminal Server 720
1.1 About the Terminal Server 720..........................................................8
1.2 Controls and Indicators..................................................................11
1.3 Product Prerequisites....................................................................12
1.3.1 Changing the Software Loading Method......................................12
1.4 Parameter Storage and Loading........................................................13
Chapter 2 Installation Notes
2.1 Prepare for the Installation..............................................................14
2.2 Unpack and Inspect the Terminal Server.............................................14
2.3 Install the Terminal Server and I/O Card ............................................15
2.4 Connect the Device Cables...............................................................15
2.5 Install the Memory Card - If Available................................................16
2.6 Initialize the Terminal Server 720.....................................................17
2.7 Initialize Connected Serial Devices ...................................................20
Chapter 3 I/O and Cabling Considerations
3.1 Overview to Cabling......................................................................21
3.2 RJ-45 Cabling Options...................................................................23
3.2.1 Making Your Own RJ-45 Cables...............................................23
3.2.2 Device Wiring Considerations................................................24
3.2.3 Modular Adaptors ...............................................................25
3.2.4 DECconnect RJ-45 Cables.......................................................28
3.2.5 Octopus Cables ...................................................................29
3.3 Telco Cabling Options ...................................................................31
3.3.1 Rear Panel Connection (Telco)................................................31
3.3.2 Extension Cables ................................................................33
3.3.3 Octopus Cables ...................................................................34
3.3.4 Distribution Panels .............................................................35
3.3.5 Modular Splitters................................................................37
3.3.6 Modular Cables..................................................................37
3.3.7 Punch Down Block ..............................................................38
3.3.8 Gender Changer.................................................................40
3.3.9 DECconnect™ 36-Pin Serial Interface Connections........................40
3.3.10 DECconnect Adaptor Cables....................................................40
3.3.11 DECconnect Style Modular Splitters ..........................................41
3.3.12 Device Wiring Considerations (Telco).......................................42
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