Perle IOLAN SCG User manual

IOLAN SCG Quick Start Guide – Expandable Models P/N 00437-10 (Rev C) 1
IOLAN SCG
Expandable Models
Quick Start Guide
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The IOLAN SCG gives you a way to access serial devices remotely from anywhere there
is a network connection.
This guide covers basic installation and configuration and is intended for first time
setup or product evaluation.
Complete details can be found in the following guides at
www.perle.com/downloads.
•IOLAN User’s Guide V .0 or greater
•IOLAN Command Line Interface Reference Guide V .0 or greater
•IOLAN SCG Hardware Installation Guide – Expandable Models
IOLAN SCG Models
All IOLAN SCG models have the following basic hardware set. 16/32/48 RS232 RJ4
and/or 16/32/48 USB ports (any combination of USB/RS232 RJ4 ports), using 16 port
expansion modules.
•2 RJ4 auto-sensing Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps ports
•2 SFP 100/1000 Ethernet transceiver ports
•1 Micro-USB and 1 RS232 RJ4 Console Admin Port
•2 USB front ports for serial class devices
•Front Panel Display with keyboard
Note: When using Ethernet Combo ports (RJ4 and SFP pair), only one interface
will be active at a time.
Optional hardware
•Internal V.92 modem with one RJ11 connector
•Cellular WWAN capability based on 4G LTE technology (North American or
European)
•SIM card slot to be used for 4G LTE networks
•Wireless LAN (Wifi) client 802.11 a,b,g,n @2.4Ghz/ Ghz support
What’s in the box?
The following components are included with your product:
IOLAN SCG Chassis: 1U-tall (1.7 inch), rack-mountable chassis
•Combination of:
•16 port USB modules
•16 port RS232 RJ4 modules

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•to a maximum total of 48 ports in the back of the unit
Power cables for dual AC
Quick Start Guide (this guide)
Rack mount kit
1 meter CAT straight-through patch cable
Adapter to convert from Cisco (RJ4 ) pin-out to DB9F
Added components for wireless models:
2 x RP-SMA Antennas
Added components for cellular models:
Two multi-band swivel-mount dipole antennas
What You Need to Supply
Before you can begin, you need to have the following:
•A serial cable(s) to connect serial devices to your IOLAN unit
•An Ethernet CAT e 10/100/1000BASE-T cable/s or an SFP module/s with the
appropriate fiber cable to connect the IOLAN unit to the network
•Data Plan subscription with a supported carrier and activated 3FF SIM Card for
SCG-LA or SCG-LE models only
Hardware Features
SCG Front View
SCG Back View

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Configuring the Unit
The IOLAN SCG features several different configuration methods (i.e. HTTP, Telnet,
SNMP) as well as an external Windows based Utility (DeviceManager). For the
most up to date documentation on any IOLAN SCG feature refer to the Perle
website at www.perle.com
Initial Setup for the IOLAN SCG
1. Connect power to the IOLAN SCG.
2. Set an IPv4 address from the Front Panel.
3. Connect an Ethernet cable to the IOLAN SCG, then to your network.
4. Connect Serial Devices.
Connecting the Power
When the power is connected to the IOLAN, the System Ready LED will cycle
through several sequences and will end in a solid green once the unit is fully
booted and ready to be configured. If the LED is not solid green after two minutes,
see the IOLAN SCG Hardware Installation Guide-Enhanced Models for more
information.
Setting an IPv4 address through the Front Panel
To enter IPv4 setup information:
1. From the Main Menu (IOLAN name, date and time), press the Down arrow to
scroll to Configuration, now press the Center button for Enter.
2. Press the Down arrow.
The display should read Eth1 DHCP : OFF
3. Press the Down arrow again.
The display should now read:
Eth1 IPv4
000.000.000.000
4. Press the Center button for Enter to go into Edit mode. A cursor will flash
under the first zero (0) in the IP address.
. To enter values:
Use the left or right arrow to move the cursor to the left or right
position.

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Use the up or down arrow to increment or decrement the numerical
value.
6. Press the Center button for Enter.
7. Press the Down arrow to scroll to the next screen to enter the Network mask.
8. Use steps 4 to 6 to enter the Eth1 Network Mask.
9. Press the Center button for Enter.
10. You will be prompted to Save Network Cfg.
11. Press the left arrow button, select Yes, then Press the Center button for Enter
to save your selection.
12. Press the Back button twice to go back to the Main Menu.
13. You will need to reboot the IOLAN SCG using the power switches on the back
of the unit to have the new IP address take effect.
Connecting Ethernet
Connect LAN cable/s from the Ethernet 1/2 RJ4 or SFP connectors on the back of
the IOLAN SCG to your network. Cat e cables are recommended for 1000 Mbps
connections.
Speed Indicator (on Ethernet Connector/s)
•Green—1000 Mbps (flashes with activity)
•Orange—100 Mbps (flashes with activity)
•Off—No LAN connection
Activity Indicator
Off—No serial activity
On—Tx/Rx flashes with transmit/receive serial activity
Connecting the Serial Device
Connect devices, workstations, servers or routers using a straight through serial
cable.
Registering the IOLAN
You should register your IOLAN online at:
www.perle.com/support_services/warranty_reg.asp
Contacting Technical Support
Contact information for the Perle Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) can be found
at the link below.
www.perle.com/support_services/support_request.shtm