10 DOMINION SX I NSTALLATION AND O PERATIONS MANUALDeploymentAfter the Initial Software Configuration phase, a Dominion SX unit is configured for operation on the LAN.Figure 10 Deployment1. Ensure that you have an Ethernet cable connected to the network for use with the unit.2. Physically mount the unit in an ergonomically sound manner.3. Connect the LAN cable to the primary LAN connection on the back of the chassis. Connect and/orverify that the other end of the cable is connected to the proper network. If the unit has a failovermodule, connect the secondary network LAN connection as well.4. Connect the female end of the external power cord to the back of the chassis.5. Serial Connection to Target Devices: This manual contains detailed information on connecting theDominion SX unit to the console port of target devices.6. Modem Connection (optional): Connect a phone line to the modem port. Remember to write downthe phone number for this line, as it will be necessary later when the user configures a client for dialupnetworking.7. Connect the male end of the external power cord to the power supply outlet and power ON theDominion SX unit.Note: The unit will perform a hardware and firmware self-test and then start the software boot sequence.The boot sequence takes a short time and is complete when the light illuminates and remains on.8. Perform a quick connectivity check by connecting to the device using either IE or Netscape. In theaddress line, enter https:// where IPAddress is the IP address of the unit as previouslyconfigured. The login display should appear verifying that the unit has been properly configured andcan be accessed from the network.9. Enter the Configuration window and enter the various configuration parameters for each console port.Enter specific operational parameters for the unit (please see Chapter 4: Console Features foradditional information).Dominion SX UnitInstallationComputerBrowserLANEthernetConnection
