AWAN 3883/4/5 Access Server Installation and Support Guide

Installing the AWAN Access Server
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Connecting Devices
Connecting Devices
The RS-232 and Current Loop ports on an AWAN access server are female RJ-45
connectors. Devices such as terminals, PCs, printers, and modems are connected to an
AWAN access server using straight-through RJ-45 terminal cables with either DB-9 or
DB-25 hoods.
The AWAN access server adapter hood pinouts are nonstandard, requiring custom cable
hoods to be constructed or purchased from Compaq. Refer to Table 2-3
on page 2-5 for
the adapter hoods available from Compaq. Adapter hood pinouts are provided in
Appendix C, Adapter Hood Pinouts.
Table 2-5
describes how to connect various devices to your AWAN access server.
Table 2-5. Making Device Connections
To connect this
device... Use this ...
PC A DB9 adapter. Insert the RJ-45 end of the cable adapter into one of
the ports on the rear of the AWAN access server or to the console
port.*
Terminal A DB-25 adapter. Insert the RJ-45 end of the cable adapter to one of
the asynchronous port at the rear of the AWAN access server.
Printer A DB-25 adapter. Insert the RJ-45 end of the cable adapter into one
of the asynchronous ports at the rear of the AWAN access server.
Modem A DB-25 adapter. Insert the RJ-45 end of the cable adapter into one
of the asynchronous ports on the rear of the AWAN access server.
*Some PCs may also require an RS-232-to-PSX (9-pin to 29-pin) adapter.