Comtrol ES8510-XTE - Manual (Page 16)

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Using PortVision DX
PortVision DX Overview
PortVision DX automatically detects Comtrol Ethernet attached products physically attached to the local
network segment so that you can configure the network address, upload firmware, and manage the following
products:
• RocketLinx switches
• DeviceMaster family
- DeviceMaster PRO
- DeviceMaster RTS
- DeviceMaster Serial Hub
- DeviceMaster 500
• DeviceMaster UP
• DeviceMaster LT
• IO-Link Master family
In addition to identifying Comtrol Ethernet attached products, you can use PortVision DX to display any
third-party switch and hardware that may be connected directly to those devices. All non-Comtrol products
and unmanaged RocketLinx switches are treated as non-intelligent devices and have limited feature support.
For example, you cannot configure or update firmware on a third-party switch.
PortVision DX Requirements
Use PortVision DX to identify, configure, update, and manage the ES8510-XTE on the following Windows
operating systems:
• Windows 8/8.1
• Windows Server 2012
• Windows 7
• Windows Server 2008
• Windows Vista
• Windows Server 2003
• Windows XP
PortVision DX requires that you connect the Comtrol Ethernet attached product to the same network segment
as the Windows host system if you want to be able to scan and locate it automatically during the configuration
process.