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3: Installation
SLC™ 8000 Advanced Console Manager User Guide 29
Physical Installation
Install the SLC 8000 advanced console manager in an EIA-standard 19-inch rack (1U tall) or as a
desktop unit. The SLC module uses convection cooling to dissipate excess heat.
To install the SLC 8000 advanced console manager in a rack:
1. Place the SLC unit in a 19-inch rack.
Warning: Do not to block the air vents on the sides of the SLC module. If you
mount the SLC advanced console manager in an enclosed rack, we
recommended that the rack have a ventilation fan to provide adequate
airflow through the SLC unit.
2. Connect the serial device(s) to the SLC unit ports. See the section, Connecting to a Device
Port (on page 29).
3. Choose one of the following options:
- To configure the SLC 8000 advanced console manager using the network, or to monitor
serial devices on the network, connect at least one SLC network port to a network. See
Connecting to Network Ports (on page 31).
- To configure the SLC unit using a dumb terminal or a computer with terminal emulation,
connect the terminal or PC to the SLC console port. See Connecting Terminals (on page
31).
4. Connect the power cord, and apply power. See AC Input (on page 32).
5. Wait approximately a minute for the boot process to complete.
When the boot process ends, the SLC host name and the clock appear on the LCD display.
Now you are ready to configure the network settings as described in Chapter 4: Quick Setup.
Connecting to a Device Port
You can connect almost any device that has a serial console port to a device port on the SLC 8000
advanced console manager for remote administration. The console port must support the RS-
232C interface.
Note: Many servers must either have the serial port enabled as a console or the
keyboard and mouse detached. Consult the server hardware and/or software
documentation for more information.
To connect to a device port:
1. Connect one end of the Cat 5 cable to the device port.
2. Connect the other end of the Cat 5 cable to a Lantronix serial console adapter.
Note: See Device Port Commands on page 115 to enable or disable reverse pinouts
through the CLI. Table 3-4, Table 3-5 and Figure 3-3 provide additional information on
reverse pinouts. Reference Appendix C: Adapters and Pinouts on page 331 for more
information about Lantronix adapters.