MRV Communications LX-8000 Series User manual

Getting Started with the LX-8000 Series
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FCC Notice
CAUTION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, can cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the power cord of the equipment into an outlet on a circuit that
is different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by MRV Communications,
Inc. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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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.
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MRV models contain 128-bit encryption software. Export of this product is restricted under U.S. law.
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WARNING
Both power sources must be disconnected before servicing
the unit.
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Table of Contents
Preface ................................................................................................................................... 11
Customer Support ..............................................................................................................................11
Other Documentation ........................................................................................................................12
Overview of the LX-8000 Series........................................................................................... 13
Conventions ........................................................................................................................................13
System Specifications ........................................................................................................................14
Installing the LX-8000 Series ............................................................................................... 15
Hardware Installation .......................................................................................................................15
Unpack and Inspect the Unit ....................................................................................................... 15
Package Contents .......................................................................................................................... 15
LX-8000 Indicators and Interfaces....................................................................................................16
Front Panel LEDs ......................................................................................................................... 16
Rear Panel LEDs .......................................................................................................................... 18
Environmental and Installation Considerations..............................................................................19
Mounting the Unit into a 19-inch or 23-inch Rack ..........................................................................19
Cable Connections..............................................................................................................................20
Connect the Power Cable .............................................................................................................. 20
Connecting the Ethernet Interface............................................................................................... 20
Connect Serial Device Cables ....................................................................................................... 20
Connecting Your Management Station........................................................................................ 20
Connecting DC Power ................................................................................................................... 21
Modem Port (Optional) ......................................................................................................................22
Powering On .......................................................................................................................................22
System Login and Passwords ............................................................................................................22
Resetting the Unit..............................................................................................................................23
Configuring the LX-8000 Series for the First Time ............................................................ 25
Configuring the LX-8000 Unit for the First Time............................................................................25
First Time Quick Configuration ................................................................................................... 25
Assigning an IP Address via the Network ................................................................................... 27
Manually Setting the IP Address Via the CLI .................................................................................28
Accessing and Configuring the Graphical User Interface (GUI).....................................................28
Configure Mode ............................................................................................................................. 31
Menu Mode .................................................................................................................................... 32
Software Upgrades.............................................................................................................................33
IP Configuration Menu ......................................................................................................................33
Booting from Defaults........................................................................................................................33
Accessing and Configuring Additional Features ..............................................................................33
Connecting to the LX-8000 Series via Telnet or SSH ................................................................. 33
Accessing from a Terminal Attached to an LX-8000 Series Serial Port .................................... 34
Additional Considerations .................................................................................................................34
Command Line Interface (CLI) Tree Structure................................................................................35
Additional Considerations for an Internet Environment ................................................................36
Autobauding Feature .........................................................................................................................36
Reinitializing/Powering Off the Unit ................................................................................................36

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Alternative Port Capabilities ................................................................................................ 37
Sensor (Temperature/Humidity) Ports .............................................................................................37
Connecting the Temperature/Humidity Sensor .......................................................................... 37
IR-5150 Power Strip Management....................................................................................................38
Connecting the IR-5150 ................................................................................................................ 38
IR-4800 Power Strip Management....................................................................................................39
Connecting the IR-4800 ................................................................................................................ 40
Using LX Ports as Alarm Inputs and Control Outputs ...................................................................41
Alarm Inputs Setup and Usage .................................................................................................... 41
Control Output Setup and Usage ................................................................................................. 42
Appendix A - Technical Specifications............................................................................... 45
Appendix B - Factory Defaults............................................................................................. 49
ppciboot Factory Default Settings.....................................................................................................50
Appendix C - POST Test Error Codes................................................................................. 51
Error Code Definitions.......................................................................................................................51
POST Test Error Code Sample..........................................................................................................53
Appendix D - Cabling the LX-8000 Series........................................................................... 55
Cabling Considerations......................................................................................................................55
Serial Device Connectors .............................................................................................................. 55
Diagnostic Port Connector (Port 0) .............................................................................................. 55
10/100 Connector........................................................................................................................... 56
Ordering Cables ............................................................................................................................ 56
Modular Adapters ..............................................................................................................................56
Pin Assignments............................................................................................................................ 56
Connecting to the Diagnostic Port (Port 0).......................................................................................58
Modem Control/Hardware Flow Control ..........................................................................................58
RJ-45 Wiring Considerations ............................................................................................................58
Modular Adapters (RJ-45 to DB-25) .................................................................................................59
MRV 8-Wire Cabling..........................................................................................................................61

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Figures
LX Series 8020 Front Panel ....................................................................................................... 16
LX Series 8040 Front Panel ....................................................................................................... 16
LX Series Dual AC 8040 Rear Panel.......................................................................................... 18
LX Series Single AC 8040 Rear Panel ....................................................................................... 18
LX Series DC 8040 Rear Panel .................................................................................................. 18
Mounting an LX-8000 Series in Rack ........................................................................................ 19
Connecting DC Power ................................................................................................................. 21
LX Series RESET Switch Location ............................................................................................ 23
Basic Menu Structure ................................................................................................................. 35
Connecting the Temperature/Humidity Sensor ........................................................................ 38
Connecting the IR-5150 .............................................................................................................. 39
Connecting the IR-4800 .............................................................................................................. 40
Typical Alarm Inputs Connections ............................................................................................ 42
Typical Interface Design for Control Output Signals ............................................................... 43
POST Test Error Code Sample................................................................................................... 54
Serial Device Connector (RJ-45) Signal Assignments .............................................................. 55
10/100 Connector Assignments .................................................................................................. 56
DB-25 Pins................................................................................................................................... 57
Adapter Wiring, LX Series to DTE ............................................................................................ 59
Adapter Wiring, RJ-45 to DB-9, LX Series to DTE................................................................... 60
Adapter Wiring, LX Series to DCE ............................................................................................ 61
Modular Cables for RTS/CTS Flow Control (Eight-Wire), Concurrent with Modem Control Sig-
nalling.......................................................................................................................................... 62

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Tables
LX-8000 Series Specifications ....................................................................................................45
Temperature/Humidity Sensor Specifications ..........................................................................47
LX-8000 Series Factory Defaults ...............................................................................................49
POST Test Error Codes ..............................................................................................................51

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