Configure the Connect IT to connect to a power controller using a serial port

You can configure the Connect IT to connect to a power controller from a serial port.

To use a serial port, you must configure a serial port on the Connect IT to communicate with a power controller. You can then connect the power controller to the serial port on the Connect IT using a serial cable.

1. Review the serial settings for your power controller. You will use this information to configure the Connect IT.
2. Verify that your serial cable has the correct pinout. See Serial connector pinout.
3. Configure a serial port for Power Management.
4. Connect a power controller to the Connect IT serial port.
5. Configure the power controller and the outlets for use with a serial port on the Connect IT.
6. Connect a 3rd-party device to the Connect IT serial port and the power controller.