This document describes the process for migrating an installation from a Lantronix 5000 to a Lantronix LM83X. While the two products share the same software and much of the same functionality, there are a few differences to be aware of.
Previously, the six fixed, built-in ports on the Lantronix 5000 were connected to an LCD and keypad and were located on the right side of the chassis.
In the LM83X, the fixed ports have been separated from the LCD and Keypad and relocated to the left side of the chassis. The number of ports has been increased to 8.
The number of expansion card slots has increased from 2 on the Lantronix 5000 to 3 on the LM83X. The relocated fixed ports are now Slot 1, and the remaining slots increment to the right.
On the Lantronix 5000, slots were numbered from right to left.
On the Lantronix LM83X, slots are now numbered from left to right.
For reference, slots numbers are visible through holes in the expansion cards below the left thumbscrew.
The LCD and Keypad have been redesigned as an expansion card for the LM83X. It can be installed in any open expansion slot or left out altogether. Lantronix recommends installing the LCD and Keypad card in the right-most bay for consistent slot numbering in the software.
The LM83X supports the following expansion cards:
Note: Unlike the Lantronix 5000, the LM83X does not provide a 4-port Serial Expansion Module.
For a smooth transition from a Lantronix 5000 to an LM83X, ensure the following:
For example, if there is a 16-port Serial Expansion Module is slot 2 on the Lantronix 5000, a 16-port Serial Expansion Module should be installed in slot 2 of the LM83X, despite it being a different physical position due to the change in slot numbering.
Perform the following steps:
For a smooth transition from a Lantronix 5000 to an LM83X, ensure the following:
For example, if there is a 16-port Serial Expansion Module in slot 2 on the Lantronix 5000, a 16-port Serial Expansion Module should be installed in slot 2 of the LM83X, despite it being a different physical position due to the change in slot numbering.
Perform the following steps:
During the replace, the Local Manager will attempt to map the 5000's ports to the LM83X.