[Quick Start Guide #1] How to get device power on and display?

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1. Caution:

As this involves power input, kindly ensure that you're performing the steps on the right device to prevent power failure or any hardware issue. Please refer datasheet for all feature and specification.

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2. Purpose:

This article aims to guide you on how to properly connect the DC power cables and successfully turn on the device safely.

3. Scope:

This article targets only SKY-8132S-11 models.

4. Audience:

All users with SKY-8132S-11 who have experience on DC power and voltage.

6. Steps:

Step1: Get 48V DC power input. 

Step2: Device will boot and you can hear FAN in maximum speed for awhile then down.

Step3: Power LEDs light up in the middle of DC connectors.

Step4: Connect console and set baud rate in 115200, 8, n, 1.

• Note: console cable shall be standard version, pin definition as below.

Step5: You shall find the console output on your console utility.

7. Related to SKY-8132S-11:

• System assembly guide for hardware changing, please refer to this following URL:
  • [Quick Start Guide #0] Device assembly and bring up.

• Set up the system for remotely deploying or management, please refer to this following URL:
  • [Quick Start Guide #2] How to set up remote monitoring and control of the device?

• Looking for a demonstration for cabling DC power cords, please refer to this following URL:
  • Pin assignment of AC and DC cables to an external power supply

• Do not use fiber to copper transceivers on management ports, that causes unexpecting issues. Please refer this following URL for details:
  • Fiber to RJ45 transceivers limitation 

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