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Getting Started with the LX-4000 Series
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BSMI Notice VCCI Notice This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions. EXPORT NOTICE MRV models contain 128-bit encryption software. Export of this product is restricted under U.S. law. Information is available from the U.S. Department of Comme
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Table of Contents Preface................................................................................................................................... 11 Customer Support ..............................................................................................................................11 Other Documentation ........................................................................................................................12 Overview of the LX-4000 Series.....................
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Autobauding Feature.........................................................................................................................36 Reinitializing/Powering Off the Unit ................................................................................................36 Alternative Port Capabilities................................................................................................ 37 Sensor (Temperature/Humidity) Ports ........................................................
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Figures LX Series 4008 Front Panel ....................................................................................................... 16 LX Series 4016 Front Panel ....................................................................................................... 16 LX Series 4032 Front Panel ....................................................................................................... 16 LX Series 4048 Front Panel ...............................................................
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Tables LX-4000 Series Specifications ....................................................................................................45 Temperature/Humidity Sensor Specifications ..........................................................................48 LX-4000 Series Factory Defaults ...............................................................................................49 POST Test Error Codes ........................................................................................
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Preface This guide contains all the information you need to get the LX-4000 Series up and running. This guide is organized as follows: •Preface - Describes the manual’s organization and how to contact customer support. • Chapter 1 – Provides an overview of the LX-4000 Series, including supported communication speeds, software requirements, and conventions. • Chapter 2 – Describes how to install and connect the LX-4000 Series, as well as the unit’s LEDs and connectors. • Chapter 3 – Explains h
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Preface Other Documentation Other manuals in the LX documentation set are: • LX-Series Commands Reference Guide - Describes each individual command in the LX CLI tree. • LX-Series Configuration Guide - Provides information on network configuration, initial setup, how to set up for remote console functions, RADIUS, and system administration. Provides basic information regarding the Network Management System (NMS), and procedures on how to use the Management Information Base (MIB) structure (as po
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Chapter 1 Overview of the LX-4000 Series The LX-4000 Series is a secure standalone communication server that is designed for applications requiring secure console or serial port management. The LX-4000 Series provides the most secure and robust feature set to meet your remote console management and terminal server needs. The LX-4000 Series includes the most comprehensive security features, such as per port access protection, RADIUS, Secure Shell v2.0, PPP PAP/CHAP, PPP dial-back, on-board databa
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Overview of the LX-4000 Series • Configure Mode prompt – A sample configure mode prompt is Async 1-6:0 >>, where Async is a reminder that tells you which part of the configuration you are in, 1-6 is the range of ports any operation will affect, 0 is a session number, and >> indicates superuser mode. To get to the Async 1-6:0 >> prompt, you must first type port async 1 6 at the Config:0 >> prompt. Note that you do not add a dash between the range numbers in port async 1 6. • Command execution – U
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Chapter 2 Installing the LX-4000 Series Hardware Installation This section explains how to install an LX-4000 Series Communications server and place it into operation. Unpack and Inspect the Unit Place all packing materials back into the shipping carton and save the carton. (If you need to return the unit to MRV or your distributor, you should return it in the original carton.) Package Contents The LX-4000 unit shipping carton contains the following items: • One rack mounting kit. MRV provides t
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Installing the LX-4000 Series LX-4000 Indicators and Interfaces This section explains the LX-4000 unit’s indicators and interfaces. Front Panel LEDs This section explains the front panel LEDs (see Figures 1 through 4). Figure 1 - LX Series 4008 Front Panel Figure 2 - LX Series 4016 Front Panel FL T OK Figure 3 - LX Series 4032 Front Panel Modem Port FLT OK 100 Mbps LED DIAG Port (Port 0) Figure 4 - LX Series 4048 Front Panel FLT Solid red indicates a fault condition exists or maintenance is
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Installing the LX-4000 Series Port Status LEDs Each of the eight (or 16, or 32, or 48) green LEDs flash when receive, transmit, or status activity is detected on its corresponding serial port. The port status LEDs are used in several ways. During the initialization process, the LEDs indicate self-tests are being performed, and if any self-test fails, they indicate an error code. After a POST test and a system software boot, the lights indicate when a port is actively being used. Rear Panel LEDs
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Installing the LX-4000 Series Modem Port LINK RCV TELCO 100-240VAC LINE 1.0A 50/60Hz RCV LINK 1 2 3 4 567 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16 100 DIAG 10/100 ETHNT 100 DIAG Port (Port 0) Mbps 10/100 LED Interface Figure 7 - LX Series 4016 with Modem Rear Panel LINK RCV 10/100 ETHERNET RCV LINK DIAG 1 2 3 4 567 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 + - + - A B 100 -24/-48/-60 VDC 1.2 MAX DIAG Port (Port 0) 100 Mbps LED Figure 8 - LX Series 4016 DC Version Rear Panel
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Installing the LX-4000 Series Modem Port LINK RCV TELCO LINE 23 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 RCV LINK DIAG + - + - A B 100 -24/-48/-60 VDC 1.2 MAX 14 15 10/100 ETHNT 1 2 3 4 5678 9 10 11 12 13 16 DIAG Port (Port 0) 100 Mbps LED Figure 10 - LX Series 4032 DC Version with Modem Rear Panel LINK 100-240VAC 1.0A 50/60Hz 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 RCV LINK 1 2 34 5 678 9 10 1112 13141516 17 18 19
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Installing the LX-4000 Series • The unit may be front, rear, or center mounted. • There is no mounting difference between the 19” and 23” rack mount ears. Mounting the Unit into a 19-inch or 23-inch Rack Attach the brackets to the unit, and then mount the unit in the rack. Refer to Figure 12 for further information. If you reverse-mount the unit, remove the rear and center top and bottom screws, and insert the supplied screws through the rack-mount ears. The three bottom side screws hold th
