Dataprobe iBootBar - Manual (Page 8)

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iBootBar V1.5x
Installation
Rack Mounting
The iBootBar is designed for mounting in a standard 19” equipment cabinet.
1. There are two L-shape brackets marked as “L” and “R”, install the “L” bracket on the left side of the iBB chassis
then the “R” bracket on its right side.
Installed L bracket: Installed R bracket:
2. Install the iBB to the standard 19-inch rack.
Ethernet
The iBootBar has a 10/100 Ethernet port. The default address is 192.168.0.254
Serial Port
The iBootBar has a 9 pin D subminiature connector for RS-232 serial control. The connector is configured as DCE for
direct connection to a laptop or other terminal device. Default serial parameters are 115,200 bps, 8 data, no parity, 1
stop bit (115200,8,n,1).
Serial Port pinout:
Dial Line
Models with suffix –M have an internal modem. This modem supports both data and DTMF control. The modem is
approved for use in 36 countries. See Appendix for complete modem certifications. In models without the modem, this
jack is not used.
Expansion
The dual Expansion ports allow multiple iBootBars to be linked together and managed from a single point. The
expansion connector is 6 wire modular jack. iBootBars can be connected together in a daisy-chain or ring configuration.
Up to 16 iBootBars can be clustered together and managed from a single web page or console session. Use 6
conductor data cable to connect iBootBars for cluster configurations. Configuration settings determine whether the
iBootBar is the Master or Expansion.
Pin No Description
1 Data Carrier Detect
2 Receive Data
3 Transmit Data
4 Data Terminal Ready
5 Signal Ground
6 Data Set Ready
7 Request to Send
8 Clear to Send
9 Ring Indicator