User Manual

AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7

605-0000-426

GSI 007

Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00

INSTALLING THE AS8100 SITESPAN SERVER PC

The Sitespan Server is responsible for managing all equipment racks at a given site. In

particular, it records any alarms flagged by the equipment and maintains a database and log

file of the changes in the equipment state over time. On its own the Sitespan Server

application simply manages its connected equipment and has no way of accepting user

commands and of displaying equipment status in a graphical form. Instead, these functions

are provided by the Sitespan Equipment View.

STEP PROCEDURE

Installing the AS8100 Sitespan Server PC

Unpacking Procedure:

• Take delivery of the equipment and verify against the packing list. Inspect the

items and report any damage or shortage to the carrier immediately.

• If not to be used immediately, repack the items and store in a safe area.

• Dispose of all packaging.

• Note: It is recommended that you keep one packing carton for each type of item

should you need to return items for repair.

Locating the AS8100 Sitespan PC

The Sitespan Server PC should be placed in a reasonably secure room, which must

conform to the environmental specification of the PC manufacturer. The PC does not have

to be located with the AS4000 Racks but must be within an RS-232 cable run of 25m.

The PC is powered from the AC mains.

Locate the power outlet and RS-232 cable run with the aid of the site survey.

Installing the Serial Cards

Remove the cover to the PC, locate the available card slots, and install the serial cards

following the manufacturers instructions.

Installing the PC Operating System Software

If not pre-installed, follow the manufacturers instructions for the installation of 'Windows

NT.

Install the Modem(s)

The Modem should be connected to a Serial/Com Port. and installed as per the

manufacturers instructions and connected to the telephone socket. Each modem provided

will need a separate Serial Port and a separate telephone line.

Configuring the server for remote access

The Sitespan Software will not execute until the Remote Access Service (RAS) utilities are

installed. Windows NT installation disks are needed for this procedure which can be found

in the Windows NT Workstation Installation Guide and on the Remote Access Help

menu’s.