MUXserver 320 Hardware Installation Manual

This document is the MUXserver 320 Hardware Installation Manual, published in February 1992 by Digital Equipment Corporation. It provides comprehensive instructions for the physical installation and environmental requirements of the MUXserver 320 Remote Terminal Server.

Key aspects covered include:

• Introduction: An overview of the MUXserver 320 network, which connects remote asynchronous terminals or devices to an Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) via synchronous links and DECmux 300 remote terminal multiplexers. It details the product, its controls, indicators, connectors, and available service options.
• Preparation: Steps for unpacking the MUXserver 320 and its accessories, and crucial pre-installation checks, particularly verifying the voltage select switch setting.
• Site Verification: Detailed requirements for the installation site, covering ventilation, environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, altitude), power supply specifications, and cabling needs for both standard and ThinWire Ethernet, as well as various serial communication links.
• Hardware Installation: Step-by-step procedures for different mounting options (desktop, wall, rack), connecting to Ethernet LANs, setting up a console terminal connection, and connecting synchronous link cables to modems or co-located DECmux 300s. It also includes hardware self-test procedures to ensure functionality before network connection.
• Troubleshooting: Guidance on identifying and resolving common installation difficulties, including interpreting 7-segment display codes and error messages.
• Appendices: Provide technical details such as connector pin descriptions, ordering information for products and accessories, and specific instructions for installations in the United Kingdom.

The manual is intended for personnel responsible for installing the MUXserver 320. It also includes important safety warnings, an FCC notice, and refers to other publications for software installation, network planning, configuration, and management of the broader MUXserver 320 network and remote DECmux 300 units.