6 W W W . L A N T R O N I X . C O MCONNECTING THE SLB CONTINUEDFor example, to connect a PC to the device port of the SLB, you only need the femaleDB9 adapter (Part #200.2070A) and a standard Cat-5 cable, both of which are suppliedwith the SLB.The default communication parameters for the device ports and theconsole port are:• 9600 baud • 8 data bits • No parity• 1 stop bit • No flow controlThe power outlets allow your equipment to use the SLB as its power source.Once connected you can remotely and securely control the state of each outlet(on/off/reboot).7Q u i c k S t a r t G u i d eS L B B r a n c h O f f i c e M a n a g e rCONSOLE & DEVICE PORT (RS-232)PIN ASSIGNMENTSINSTALLING THE SLB1. Install the unit in a 19-inch rack if desirable.Warning: Be careful not to block the air vents on the sides of the unit. If youmount it in an enclosed rack, we recommend that the rack have a ventilation fan.2. Connect the SLB directly to the network through the top Ethernet port #1 orroute through the integrated 8-port Ethernet switch (see connectiondiagram and instructions on page 4).3. Connect up to eight serial console devices to the numbered device ports onthe back of the unit using the appropriate cables and adapters.4. To manage a device’s power, plug its power cord into one of the fourpower outlets.5. Install any PC cards you intend to use (optional). If you install a modem card,connect it to the phone line.6. Attach the supplied power cord to the AC input connector and apply power.7. Wait about a minute and a half for the boot process to end. When the bootprocess ends, the status of each power outlet displays on the LCD display.Detected faults or process messages may also display.