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1. Power Input Two 40 Amp DC input Buses that share a common chassis ground line The power input terminal block also includes two mounting brackets which are used to hold the protective cover not shown Switched Output Circuits Bus A Four ten amp DC circuits in a Euro Style output terminal fed by power input bus A DC output voltages for RPC 40L8A4 series units are as follows RPC 40L8A4 48 48 V DC 10 Amps RPC 40L8A4 24 24 V DC 10 Amps RPC 40L8A4 12 12 V DC 10 Amps Output Circuit Fuses Bus A Four ten amp DC GMT fuses that protect the circuits on Output Bus A Ships with 10 Amp fuses for custom fuses please contact WTI Switched Output Circuits Bus B Four ten amp DC circuits in a Euro Style output terminal fed by power input bus B Voltages for each RPC 40L8A4 model are described under item 2 above Output Circuit Fuses Bus B Four ten amp DC GMT fuses that protect the circuits on Output Bus B Ships with 10 Amp fuses for custom fuses please contact WTI Optional Grounding Lug Location Mounting holes for optional grounding lug for 6 gauge ground wire For more information please contact WTI Alarm Inputs Four Euro style alarm inputs which are designed for connection to door open alarms or other dry contacts Each alarm input supplies 0 4 Amps of positive DC current at the same voltage that is used to power the unit e g 48 V DC units provide 48 V DC 24 V DC units provide 24 V DC and
2. Console Port A DB9 RS232 serial port DTE for connection to a local terminal or external modem as described in Section 4 5 RDY Indicator Ready Flashes to indicate that unit is ready to receive commands Switched Output Circuits A series of eight DC 15 Amp circuits divided into two terminal blocks A 15 Amp Circuit Breakers Each circuit includes a 15 Amp breaker B Status Indicators Each circuit includes a Status Indicator which lights when the circuit is switched On C Mounting Screw Receptacles Each terminal block includes two mounting screw receptacles which are used to install the protective cover not shown Power Input Two DC input Buses D 50 Amp Circuit Breakers Each power input bus includes a 50 Amp breaker E Mounting Screw Receptacles The power input terminal block includes two mounting screw receptacles which are used to install the protective cover not shown 2 2 Unit Description RPC Remote Power Controller www wti com Figure 2 3 Front Panel Model RPC 40L8A4 Shown 2 5 Front Panel Components RPC 40L8A4 Series As shown in Figure 2 3 the RPC 40L8A4 Series Front Panel includes the following Note A Reset and Default button functions can also be disabled via the System Parameters menu as described in Section 5 3 D Network Port An RJ45 Ethernet port for connection to your 10 100Base T TCP IP network Note that the RPC features a default IP address
3. Web Browser Interface Move the cursor over the Logs link When the flyout menu appears click on the desired option and then follow the instructions in the resulting submenu Proceed as follows to download display or erase logged data Audit Log and Alarm Log The Audit Log and Alarm Log can be displayed or downloaded via either the Text Interface or Web Browser Interface When the Audit Log or Alarm Log are displayed via the Text Interface the RPC will also offer the option to erase Audit Log or Alarm Log data Temperature Log The Temperature Log can be displayed or downloaded via either the Text Interface or Web Browser Interface When the Temperature Log is selected via the Text Interface the RPC will also offer the option to erase Temperature Log data Basic Configuration 5 3 4 Callback Security The Callback function provides an additional layer of security when callers attempt to access command mode via modem When this function is properly configured modem users will not be granted immediate access to command mode upon entering a valid password instead the unit will disconnect and dial a user defined number before allowing access via that number If desired users may also be required to re enter the password after the RPC dials back In order for Callback Security to function properly you must first enable and configure the feature via the System Parameters menu as described in this section and then define a ca
4. 17 10 Command Reference Guide 17 3 3 Configuration Commands F Set System Parameters Displays a menu which is used to define the Site ID message create user accounts set the system clock enter the unit serial number and configure and enable the Invalid Access Lockout feature Note that all functions provided by the F command are also available via the Web Browser Interface For more information please refer to Section 5 3 Availability Administrator Format F Enter P Set Serial Port Parameters Displays a menu that is used to select options and parameters for the RPC s serial Console Port Note that all functions provided by the P command are also available via the Web Browser Interface Section 5 8 describes the procedure for defining serial port parameters for the Console Port Availability Administrator Format P Enter PL Set Circuit Parameters Displays a menu that is used to select options and parameters for the RPC s switched circuits Note that all functions provided by the PL command are also available via the Web Browser Interface Section 5 7 describes the procedure for defining circuit parameters Availability Administrator Format PL Enter G Circuit Group Parameters Displays a menu that is used to View Add Modify or Delete Circuit Groups For more information on Circuit Groups please refer to Section 5 6 Availability Administrator Format G Enter 17 11 Command Reference
5. Subject This parameter is used to define the text that will appear in the Subject field for all email notification messages that are generated by this alarm Default Alarm Ping No Answer Alarm Configuration 7 5 The Serial Port Invalid Access Lockout Alarm The Serial Port Invalid Access Lockout Alarm can provide notification when the RPC has locked the serial Console Port due to repeated invalid attempts to access command mode Normally the Invalid Access Lockout feature discussed in Section 5 3 2 can lock the serial Console Port whenever the unit detects that a user defined threshold for invalid access attempts at the Console Port is exceeded When a serial port lockout occurs the unit can provide notification via Email Syslog Message or SNMP Trap Notes Note that Serial Port Invalid Access Lockout Alarm is only intended to provide notification when the Invalid Access Lockout feature has locked the serial Console Port To apply the Invalid Access Lockout feature to SSH Telnet or Web access please refer to Section 5 3 2 In order for this alarm to function Invalid Access Lockout parameters for the serial port must first be configured and enabled as described in Section 5 3 2 f desired the RPC can be configured to count Invalid Access attempts at the serial Console port and provide notification when the counter exceeds a user defined trigger level without actually locking the port in question To do this en
6. Version Determines which SNMP Version the RPC will respond to For example if this item is set to V3 then clients who attempt to contact the RPC using SNMPv2 will not be allowed to connect Default V1 V2 Only 5 42 Basic Configuration Read Only Enables Disables the Read Only Mode which controls the ability to access configuration functions and invoke switching commands When Enabled Yes you will not be able to change configuration parameters or invoke other commands when you contact the RPC via SNMP Default No Note n order to define user names for the RPC via your SNMP client the Read Only feature must be disabled When the Read Only feature is enabled you will not be able to issue configuration commands to the RPC unit via SNMP Authentication Privacy Configures the Authentication and Privacy features for SNMPv3 communication The Authentication Privacy parameter offers two options which function as follows 1 Auth noPriv An SNMPv3 username and password will be required at log in but encryption will not be used Default Setting 2 Auth Priv An SNMPv3 username and password will be required at log in and all messages will be sent using encryption Notes The Authentication Privacy item is not available when the Version parameter is set to V1 V2 f the Version Parameter is set to V1 V2 V3 all and Authentication Privacy parameter is set to Auth Priv then only V3 data will be encry
7. 7 2 The Circuit Breaker Open Alarm RPC 40L8A4 Series Units Only 7 6 7 3 The Lost Voltage Line In Alarm RPC 40L8A4 Series Units Only 7 8 7 4 The Ping No Answer Alarm seseseee e 7 10 7 5 The Serial Port Invalid Access Lockout Alarm lll esses esee 7 12 7 6 The Power Cycle Alarm isses ren 7 14 7 7 The Alarm Input Alarm RPC 40L8A4 Series Units Only 00005 7 15 7 8 The No Dialtone Alarm 2 2 02 0 00 00sec ee a ns eee na nn 7 17 8 The Status Screens ics cree een ewe Rew RES CERRO ee RI care 8 1 Bil Product StatUS ete e Rededai ead E FOR Ep Pets aca diu bts aoe 8 1 8 2 The Network Status Screen nn 8 1 8 3 The Circuit Status Screen 2 teens 8 2 8 4 The Circuit Group Status Screen 0 tee 8 3 8 5 The Port Diagnostics Screen 1 eee ee 8 3 8 6 Alias Status Screen 00 eee ees 8 3 8 7 The Alarm Status Screen 00 ete 8 4 8 8 The Serial Port Parameters Screen 0 00 araneae 8 4 97 Operation ssanie aed at end crane cae ars oe ee esate ws Ge erate eeu ee tale cs aids mice any ean 9 1 9 1 Operation via the Web Browser Interface 00 00 cece eee 9 1 9 1 1 The Circuit Control Screen Web Browser Interface 9 1 9 1 2 The Circuit Group Control Screen Web Browser Interface 9 2 9 2 Operation via the Text Interface 6 kk 9 3 9 2 1 Switching and Reboot Commands Text Inte
8. In the Web Browser Interface both IPv4 and IPv6 parameters are defined via a single LDAP Parameters menu which is accessed via the flyout menus under the Network Configuration link Notes Inthe Text Interface the LDAP Parameters menu is accessed via the Network Configuration menu N for IPv4 parameters or N6 for IPv6 parameters In the Web Browser Interface both IPv4 and IPv6 parameters are defined via a single LDAP Parameters menu which is accessed via the flyout menus under the Network Configuration link Circuit access rights are not defined at the LDAP server They are defined via the LDAP Group configuration menu on each RPC unit and are specific to that RPC unit alone When LDAP is enabled and properly configured LDAP authentication will supersede any passwords and access rights that have been defined via the RPC user directory If no LDAP groups are defined on a given RPC unit then access rights will be determined as specified by the default LDAP group The default LDAP group cannot be deleted The LDAP Parameters Menu allows you to define the following parameters Enable Enables disables LDAP authentication Default Off Primary Host IPv4 Defines the IP address or domain name for the primary LDAP server when IPv4 protocol is used to communicate with the VMR NPS unit Default undefined Primary Host IPv6 Defines the IP address or domain name for the primary LDAP server when IPv6 proto
9. WTI Super 1 WTI Circuit Access 11000000 WTI Group Access 11000 5 53 Basic Configuration 5 9 11 Email Messaging Parameters The Email Messaging menu is used to define parameters for email messages that the RPC can send to notify you when an alarm is triggered To define email message parameters access the RPC Command Mode using a password that permits access to Administrator Level commands and then proceed as follows Text Interface Type N for IPv4 parameters or N6 for IPv6 parameters and press Enter to access the Network Configuration Menu Key in the number for the Email Messaging option and press Enter to display the Email Messaging Menu Web Browser Interface Place the cursor over the Network Configuration link on the left hand side of the screen When the fly out menu appears select either the link for IPv4 parameters or IPv6 parameters to display the Email Messaging Menu The Email Configuration menu offers the following options Enable Enables Disables the Email Messaging feature When disabled the RPC will not be able to send email messages when an alarm is generated Default On SMTP Server This prompt is used to define the address of your SMTP Email server Default undefined Port Number Selects the TCP IP port number that will be used for email connections Default 25 Domain The domain name for your email server Default undefined Note n order to use domain
10. Email Messaging status NTP status and PPP status Availability Administrator SuperUser User ViewOnly Format RN Enter H Help Displays a Help Screen which lists all available Text Interface commands along with a brief description of each command Note n the Administrator Mode the Help Screen will list the entire RPC Text Interface command set In SuperUser Mode User Mode and ViewOnly Mode the Help Screen will only list the commands that are allowed by the account s access level Availability Administrator SuperUser User ViewOnly Format H Enter 17 4 Command Reference Guide L Log Functions Provides access to a menu which allows you to display the Audit Log Alarm Log and Temperature Log For more information on Log Functions please refer to Section 5 3 3 Availability Administrator SuperUser Format L Enter AS Alarm Status Screen Lists all available user defined alarms and indicates whether or not each alarm has been triggered as described in Section 8 7 The resulting screen will display Yes or 1 for alarms that have been triggered or No or 0 for alarms that have not been triggered If desired the AS command line can also include an optional alarm argument that will cause the unit to display the status of one individual alarm as shown in the table below Alarm Name Alarm Argument Over Temperature Initial OTI Over Temperature Critical OTC Open Circuit
11. Shock Hazard Do Not Enter e Lithium Battery CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Disconnect Power If any of the following events are noted immediately disconnect the unit from the outlet and contact qualified service personnel 1 Ifthe power cord becomes frayed or damaged 2 If liquid has been spilled into the device or if the device has been exposed to rain or water Two Power Supplies Note that this unit includes two separate power circuits Before attempting to service or remove this unit please make certain that both power sources are disconnected Table of Contents AS WMTHOGUCTIONN aa sie iene epccei ae asin cae iw iat DUTIES 1 1 2 Unit DeSCriptiOnec ci cies cw cee cede eee ae aon hw ae C8 8 late ee R8 CR eee a 2 1 2 4 Front Panel Components RPC 4850 Series 0 0 00 eects 2 1 2 2 Back Panel Components RPC 4850 Series l iile e eee eee 2 2 2 3 Front Panel Components RPC 40L8A4 Series 0 00 6 eiie 2 3 2 4 Back Panel Components RPC 40L8A4 Series 0 e cece eee eee 2 4 2 5 Additional Button Functions tenes 2 5 3 Getting Started eens twee ee we ead Rhee dee dee tea E Eur E x RES 3 1 3 1 Hardware Installation RPC 4850 Series Units 0 0 0 cece eee eee 3 1 3 1 1 Apply Power
12. The password for the ISP count that will be used for PPP communication undefined IP Address The temporary IP address that will be assigned to the PPP communication session by the ISP Note that this item cannot be defined by the user and will be automatically supplied by the ISP when a PPP communication session is started undefined P t P Note that this item cannot be defined by the user and will be automatically supplied by the ISP when a PPP communication session is started undefined Subnet Mask Note that this item cannot be defined by the user and will be automatically supplied by the ISP when a PPP communication session is started undefined 5 32 Basic Configuration 5 9 Network Configuration The Network Parameters Menus are used to select parameters and options for the Network Port and also allow you to implement IP Security features which can restrict access based on the user s IP Address Although the Web Browser Interface and Text Interface allow definition of essentially the same parameters parameters are arranged differently in the two interfaces In the Text Interface most network parameters are defined via one menu which is accessed using the N command In the Web Browser Interface network parameters are divided into separate menus which are accessed via the Network Configuration flyout menu Notes e Settings for network parameters depend on the configuration of your network Please contact
13. choose and there is no need to set up your domain name server to recognize this name However if you will use a Signed certificate then your domain name server must be set up to recognize this name e g service wti com 6 State or Province The name of the state or province where the RPC unit will be located e g California 7 Locality The city or town where the RPC unit will be located e g Irvine 8 Country The two character country code for the nation where the RPC will be located e g US 9 Email Address An email address that can be used to contact the person responsible for the RPC e g jsmith yourcompany com 10 Organizational Name The name of your company or organization e g Western Telematic 11 Organizational Unit The name of your department or division if necessary any random text can be entered in this field e g tech support 14 2 Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters After you have defined parameters 5 through 11 type 12 and press Enter Create CSR to create a Certificate Signing Request By default this will overwrite any existing certificate and create a new Self Signed certificate a The RPC will prompt you to create a password Key in the desired password up to 16 characters and then press Enter When the RPC prompts you to verify the password key it again and then press Enter once After a brief pause the RPC will return to the Web Access Menu indicatin
14. circuit groups User Level accounts will only have access to the circuit groups that are defined via the Circuit Group Access parameter ViewOnly accounts are not allowed to invoke switching and reboot commands Service Access Selects the default Service Access setting for new TACACS users The Service Access setting determines whether each account will be able to access command mode via Serial Port Telnet SSH or Web For example if Telnet SSH Access is disabled for an account then the account will not be able to access command mode via Telnet or SSH Default Serial Port On Telnet SSH On Web On Ping Test Allows you to ping IP addresses or domain names that have been defined via the TACACS Parameters menus in order to check that a valid IP address or domain name has been entered Notes In order for the Ping Test feature to function your network and or firewall must be configured to allow ping commands In addition to the Ping Test feature the TEST command in the Text Interface or the Test option in the Web Browser Interface can also be used to ping any user defined IP address in order to make certain that the IP address is responding 5 50 Basic Configuration 5 9 10 RADIUS Parameters In the Text Interface the RADIUS Parameters menu is accessed via the Network Configuration menu N for IPv4 parameters or N6 for IPv6 parameters In the Web Browser Interface both IPv4 and IPv6 parameters are defined via
15. the RPC can continue to notify you via Email Syslog Message and or SNMP Trap providing that parameters for these functions have been defined as described in Section 5 9 and email notification for the Ping No Answer function has been enabled as described in Section 7 4 Default No Notes In order for Email Text Message Notification to function you must first define Email Text Message parameters as described in Section 5 9 11 In order for Syslog Message Notification to function you must first define a Syslog Address as described in Section 5 9 2 In order for SNMP Trap Notification to function you must first define SNMP parameters as described in Section 5 9 7 PNA Action Determines how the RPC will react when the IP address fails to respond to a ping The RPC can either continuously reboot the specified circuit s and send notification until the IP address responds and the Ping No Answer Reboot is cleared Continuous Alarm Reboot or the RPC can reboot the specified circuit s and send notification only once each time the Ping No Answer Reboot is initially triggered Single Alarm Reboot Default Continuous Alarm Reboot Circuit Access Determines which circuit s will be rebooted when the IP address for this Ping No Answer operation does not respond to a Ping command Note that in the Text Interface Circuit Access is defined via a separate submenu in the Web Browser Interface Circuit Access is defined via a drop down men
16. 1 1 Default undefined Alarm Configuration 7 8 The No Dialtone Alarm The No Dialtone Alarm enables the RPC to monitor a telephone line connected to an external modem installed at the RPC Console Port and then provide notification if the RPC detects that the phone line is dead or no dialtone is present If the No Dialtone Alarm is enabled and the RPC determines that there is no dialtone signal the No Dialtone Alarm can provide notification via email using a network connection In the event that the RPC unit is not connected to a network cable the RPC will also create an entry in the Alarm Log indicating that the No Dialtone Alarm has been triggered Notes In order for this alarm to function the No Dialtone Alarm parameter in the Serial Port Configuration menu must first be configured and enabled as described in Section 5 8 In order for the RPC to provide alarm notification via Email communication parameters must first be defined as described in Section 5 9 11 In order for the RPC to provide alarm notification via Syslog Message Syslog parameters must first be defined and Syslog Messages must be enabled as described in Section 5 9 2 and Section 11 In order for the RPC to provide alarm notification via SNMP Trap SNMP parameters must first be defined and SNMP Traps must be enabled as described in Section 5 9 7 and Section 12 The configuration menu for the No Dialtone Alarm allows the following parameters to be
17. 192 168 168 168 This allows you to connect to the unit without first assigning an IP address Note that the Network Port also includes two small LED indicators for Link and Data Activity For more information on Network Port configuration please refer to Section 5 9 Console Port A DB9 RS232 serial port DTE for connection to a local terminal or external modem as described in Section 4 5 ON Indicator Lights when power is applied to the Control Section RDY Indicator Flashes when the RPC is ready to receive commands Default Button Toggles circuits On Off or resets unit to factory default parameters as described in Section 2 5 o0o060 Q Reset Button Reboots and or resets the RPC to factory defaults as described in Section 2 5 9 Circuit Status Indicators A series of eight LED indicators which light when power to the corresponding circuit is Switched On Alarm Input Indicators A series of four LED indicators which light when the corresponding Alarm Input has generated an alarm For more information on Alarm Input functions please refer to Section 7 7 Unit Description lood00000 eroe eas el H 8 8 Figure 2 4 Back Panel Model RPC 40L8A4 Shown 2 4 Back Panel Components RPC 40L8A4 Series As shown in Figure 2 4 the RPC 40L8A4 Series Back Panel includes the following
18. 255 255 6 then all IP address that begin with 192 will be allowed except 192 255 255 6 providing that this address appears in the Deny list ALL The ALL wild card indicates that all IP Addresses should be allowed or denied When ALL is included in the Allow list all IP addresses will be allowed to connect conversely if ALL is included in the Deny list all IP Addresses will be denied except for IP addresses listed in the Allow list For example if the Deny list includes a line which reads ALL EXCEPT 168 255 192 192 then all IP addresses except 168 255 192 192 will be denied except for IP addresses that are listed in the Allow list Net Mask Pairs An expression of the form n n n n m m m m is interpreted as a net mask pair A host address is matched if net is equal to the bitwise AND of the address and the mask For example the net mask pattern 131 155 72 0 255 255 254 0 matches every address in the range 131 155 72 0 through 131 155 73 255 5 9 3 3 IP Security Examples 1 Mostly Closed Access is denied by default and the only clients allowed are those explicitly listed in the Allow list To deny access to all clients except 192 255 255 192 and 168 112 112 05 IP Security would be defined as follows Allow List 1 192 255 255 192 2 168 112 112 05 Deny List 1 ALL 2 Mostly Open Access is granted by default and the only clients denied access are those explicitly listed in the Deny list To al
19. 3 1 Audit Log and Alarm Log Configuration Options The Log Configuration options in the System Parameters menu allows you to enable disable and configure the Audit Log and Alarm Log The Audit Log and Alarm Log both offer the following parameters Off The Log is disabled and command activity and or alarm events will not be logged e On With Syslog The Log is enabled and power switching login logout activity and or alarm events will be logged The RPC will generate a Syslog Message every time a Log record is created On Without Syslog The Log is enabled and power switching login logout activity and or alarm events will be logged but the RPC will not generate a Syslog Message every time a Log record is created Default Setting Notes In order for the Audit Log or Alarm Log to generate Syslog Messages Syslog Parameters must first be defined as described in Section 11 The Audit Log will truncate usernames that are longer than 22 characters and display two dots in place of the remaining characters 5 5 5 2 Reading Downloading and Erasing Logs To read or download the status logs proceed as follows Text Interface Type L and press Enter to access the Display Log menu Select the desired option key in the appropriate number press Enter and then follow the instructions in the Display Logs submenu In the text interface The Display Logs menu is used to download or display the Audit Log and Alarm Log
20. A2 and A3 without displaying the optional command confirmation prompt invoke either of the following command lines BOOT A2 A3 Y Enter or BO A2 A3 yY Enter 17 6 Command Reference Guide ON Switch Circuit s ON Switches selected circuits s or Circuit Group s On as described in Section 9 2 2 When the ON command is used to switch more than one circuit Boot Sequence Delay Period will be applied as described in Section 5 7 Notes When this command is invoked in Administrator Mode or SuperUser Mode it can be applied to all RPC circuits and Circuit Groups When this command is invoked in User Mode it can only be applied to the circuits and or Circuit Groups that have been enabled for the account When the BOOT command is used to reboot more than one plug the Boot Sequence Delay Periods will be applied as described in Section 5 7 Availability Administrator SuperUser User Format ON s Y Enter Where s The number or name of the circuit s or Circuit Group s that you intend to Switch On To apply the command to several circuits enter a plus sign between each circuit number To apply the command to a range of circuits enter the numbers for the first and last circuits in the range separated by a colon character To apply the command to all circuits allowed by your account enter an asterisk character X Optional Suppresses the command confirmation prompt Example Assume that your a
21. A4 will be switched on second Circuit A3 will be third and Circuit A2 will be fourth Once again note that when the Boot Priority for Circuit A4 is set to 2 the Boot Priorities for all circuits that were previously Booted before circuit A4 are now lowered by a factor of one BEFORE Assign Circuit A4 AFTER Circuit No Priority to Priority 2 Circuit No Priority A1 2 A1 3 A2 3 A2 4 A3 1 A3 1 M 4 2 me Figure 5 2 Boot Priority Example 2 5 29 Basic Configuration 5 8 Serial Port Configuration The Port Configuration menu allows you to select parameters for the RPC s serial Console Port The Console Port Port 1 can be configured for connection to a local PC or Modem In addition the Port Configuration menu Port Parameters can also be used to set communications parameters disable Administrator level commands at the Console Port and also select a number of other parameters described below The Port Configuration menu allows the following parameters to be defined Communication Settings Baud Rate Any standard rate from 300 bps to 115 2K bps Default 9600 bps Bits Parity Default 8 None Stop Bits Default 1 Handshake Mode XON XOFF RTS CTS hardware Both or None Default RTS CTS General Parameters Administrator Mode In WTI console server products this parameter is used to permit or deny port access to Administrator level accounts In RPC products Admin
22. Add Circuit Group to Directory Creates new Circuit Groups and allows you to assign circuit access rights to each group as described in Section 5 6 2 Modify Circuit Group Directory This option is used to edit or change circuit access rights for each Circuit Group as described in Section 5 6 3 Delete Circuit Group from Directory Clears Circuit Groups that are no longer needed as described in Section 5 6 4 5 6 1 Viewing Circuit Groups The View Circuit Group Directory option allows you to view the configuration of each Circuit Group Note that the View Circuit Group Directory function is only available when you have accessed command mode using a password that permits Administrator Level commands In the Web Browser Interface the Circuit Group Directory can be viewed by clicking on the link on the left hand side of the page In the Text Interface the Circuit Group Directory can be viewed by typing G and pressing Enter and then selecting the option from the resulting submenu 5 25 Basic Configuration 5 6 2 Adding Circuit Groups The Add Circuit Group to Directory option allows you to create new Circuit Groups and assign circuit access rights to each group The Add Circuit Group function is only available when you have accessed command mode using a password that permits Administrator Level commands The Add Circuit Group Menu can be used to define the following parameters for each new account Circuit Group Name Ass
23. Alarm RPC 40L8A4 Series Units Only The Circuit Breaker Alarm is intended to provide notification in the event that one of the RPC 40L8A4 series unit s fuse is blown When a fuse is blown the RPC 40L8A4 can provide prompt notification via Email Syslog Message or SNMP Trap Notes The Circuit Breaker Open Alarm is not available on RPC 4850 series units In order for the RPC 40L8A4 to provide alarm notification via Email communication parameters must first be defined as described in Section 5 9 11 In order for the RPC 40L8A4 to provide alarm notification via Syslog Message Syslog parameters must first be defined and Syslog Messages must be enabled as described in Section 5 9 2 and Section 11 In order for the RPC 40L8A4 to provide alarm notification via SNMP Trap SNMP parameters must first be defined and SNMP Traps must be enabled as described in Section 5 9 7 and Section 12 To configure the Circuit Breaker Alarm you must access the RPC 40L8A4 command mode using a password that permits Administrator Level commands The Circuit Breaker Open Alarm Configuration Menu offers the following parameters Trigger Enable Enables Disables the trigger for this alarm When Disabled this alarm will be suppressed Default On Note When an alarm is generated to cancel an alarm without correcting the condition that caused the alarm simply toggle the Trigger Enable parameter Off and then back On again The Trigger Enable
24. Breaker CBO Ping No Answer PNA Serial Port Invalid Access Lockout LO Power Cycle Cold Boot CB Lost Voltage Line In VL No Dialtone ND Emergency Shutoff ES Availability Administrator Format AS alarm Enter Where alarm is an optional argument which can be used to display the status of an individual alarm as shown in the table above J Display Site ID Unit Information Displays the user defined Site I D message If the optional asterisk argument is included in the command line the command will also show model numbers serial number software versions and other information for the RPC unit Availability Administrator SuperUser User ViewOnly Format J Enter Where asterisk is an optional command argument that is used to display the model number software version and other information for the RPC unit 17 5 Command Reference Guide 17 3 2 Control Commands X Exit Command Mode Exits command mode When issued at the Network Port also ends the Telnet session Note f ihe X command is invoked from within a configuration menu recently defined parameters may not be saved In order to make certain that parameters are saved always press the Esc key to exit from all configuration menus and then wait until Saving Configuration message has been displayed and the cursor has returned to the command prompt before issuing the X command Availability Administrator SuperUser User ViewOnly Form
25. Callback Attempts 30 Second Callback Delay Notes In the Text Interface Callback Security Parameters are defined via a submenu of the Systems Parameters Menu which is accessed via the Callback Security item In the Web Browser Interface Callback Security Parameters are defined via the Callback Security link in the General Parameters fly out menu Front Panel Buttons This item can be used to disable all Reset button and Default button functions Default On Modem Phone Number IP Address When an optional external modem is connected to the RPC Console Port the Modem Phone Number parameter can be used to denote the phone number for the external modem In cases where the VMR NPS application includes a cellular modem the IP address for the cellular modem can be entered via this parameter Default undefined Management Utility Enables Disables the Enterprise Management Utility WMU When enabled the WMU allows you to manage multiple WTI units via a single menu Default Off For more information on the WMU please refer to the WMU User s Guide which can be found on the WTI website at http www wti com t product manuals aspx Note Although the Enterprise Management Utility can be enabled disabled via either the Web Browser Interface and Text Interface the Management Utility can only be accessed and operated via the Web Browser Interface 5 7 Basic Configuration Scripting Options Provides access t
26. Notify on Clear Email Message and Address 1 2 and 3 Parameters all include Copy to All Triggers options that allow you to enable disable the corresponding parameter for all RPC 40L8A4 alarms For example if the Circuit Breaker Open Alarm s Trigger Enable parameter is set to On Copy to All Triggers then all other RPC 40L8A4 alarms will also be enabled e Resend Delay Determines how long the RPC 40L8A4 will wait to resend an email message generated by this alarm when the initial attempt to send the notification was unsuccessful Default 60 Minutes Notify Upon Clear When this item is enabled the unit will send additional notification when the situation that caused the alarm has been corrected For example when Notify Upon Clear is enabled the unit can send initial notification when it detects a blown fuse and then send a second notification when it determines that the fuse has been replaced Default On Email Message Enables Disables email notification for this alarm Default On Alarm Configuration Address 1 2 and 3 These parameters are used to select which of the three email addresses defined via the Email Messages menu see Section 5 9 11 will receive the email alarm notification messages generated by this alarm The Address parameters can be used to select one or any combination of the addresses defined via the Email Messages menu Default All On Note f Email addresses have been previously defi
27. Over Temperature alarms When Load Shedding is enabled and properly configured the RPC will switch specific user selected circuits On or Off whenever the temperature exceeds the Alarm Set Threshold value If the Auto Recovery feature is enabled the RPC can also return these user selected circuits to their prior status when the temperature falls below the Alarm Clear Threshold value For more information on the Load Shedding Feature and Auto Recovery please refer to Section 7 1 1 7 1 1 Alarm Configuration Over Temperature Alarms Load Shedding and Auto Recovery For Over Temperature Alarms the Load Shedding feature is used to switch specific user defined circuits On or Off whenever temperature exceeds the Alarm Set Threshold value This allows the RPC to automatically shut Off non essential devices in order to reduce the temperature generated within the rack or automatically switch On devices such as fans or cooling systems in order to dissipate heat When the Auto Recovery feature is enabled the RPC can also automatically undo the effects of the Load Shedding feature when the temperature again falls to a user defined non critical level Note Load Shedding Configuration Menus for both the Initial and Critical Over Temperature Alarms offer essentially the same set of parameters but parameters defined for each alarm are separate and unique For example parameters defined for Over Temperature Initial Alarm Load Shedding will not b
28. Power Cycle Alarm there will be one trap sent when the alarm is triggered and a second trap sent when the alarm is cleared For more information on alarm functions please refer to Section 7 Alarm Trap Trap indicating an alarm condition A trap with a unique enterprise OID is defined for every possible alarm in the system under which several specific trap types are defined to indicate the setting or clearing of that particular alarm condition overTemperatureInitialSetTrap Indicates that the Over Temperature Initial Alarm has been triggered The trap will also include a numerical value that indicates the current unit temperature overTemperatureInitialClearTrap Indicates that the Over Temperature Initial Alarm has been cleared overTemperatureCriticalSetTrap Indicates that the Over Temperature Critical Alarm has been triggered The trap will also include a numerical value that indicates the current unit temperature overTemperatureCriticalClearTrap Indicates that the Over Temperature Critical Alarm has been cleared pingNoAnswerSetTrap Indicates that the Ping No Answer Alarm has been triggered The trap will also include a numerical value that indicates the IP address of the device that failed to respond to the ping command pingNoAnswerClearTrap Indicates that the Ping No Answer Alarm has been cleared lockoutSetTrap Indicates that the Invalid Access Lockout Alarm has been triggered The trap will also inclu
29. Reboot System I Enter X o Upgrade Firmware UF Enter X Test Network Configuration TEST Enter X Q n Administrator Mode and SuperUser Mode all RPC circuits are displayed In User Mode and ViewOnly Mode the Circuit Status Screen will only include the circuits that are allowed by your account In Administrator Mode all Circuit Groups are displayed In SuperUser Mode User Mode and ViewOnly Mode the Circuit Group Status Screen will only include the Circuit Groups that are allowed by your account In Administrator Mode the Help Menus will list all RPC commands In the SuperUser Mode User Mode and ViewOnly Mode the Help Menus will only list the commands that are allowed by the access level If the optional asterisk argument is included in the command line this command will also show model numbers software versions and other information for the RPC unit The Y argument can be included in the command line to suppress the command confirmation prompt In order to invoke this command Outbound Telnet SSH and Outbound SErvice Access must be enabled for your account o6 oo 6 O6 In SuperUser Mode configuration menus can be displayed but parameters cannot be changed 17 2 Command Reference Guide 17 3 Command Set This Section provides information on all Text Interface commands sorted by functionality 17 3 1 Display Commands S Display Circuit Status Screen Displays the Circuit Status Screen
30. Selects the attribute that list group membership s Default undefined Group Membership Value Type Default DN Fallback Enables Disables the LDAP fallback feature When enabled the RPC will revert to it s own internal user directory see Section 5 5 if no defined users are found via the LDAP server In this case port access rights will then be granted as specified in the default LDAP group Default Off LDAP Kerberos Set Up Kerberos is a network authentication protocol which provides a secure means of identity verification for users who are communicating via a non secure network In the Text Interface Kerberos parameters are selected via a submenu that is only available when Kerberos is selected as Bind Type In the Web Browser Interface Kerberos parameters are defined via the main LDAP Parameters menu The following parameters are available Port Default 88 Realm Default Undefined Key Distribution Centers KDC1 through KDC5 Default Undefined Domain Realms 1 through 5 Default Undefined LDAP Group Set Up Provides access to a submenu which is used to define LDAP Groups as described in the Sections 5 9 8 1 through 5 9 8 4 5 46 Basic Configuration Debug This option is used to assist WTI Technical Support personnel with the diagnosis of LDAP issues Default Off Ping Test Text Interface Only Allows you to ping IP addresses or domain names that have been defined via the L
31. The Automated Mode allows the RPC to execute switching and reboot commands without displaying menus or generating response messages Automated Mode is designed to allow the RPC to be controlled by a device which can generate commands to control power switching functions without human intervention When Automated Mode is enabled power switching and reboot commands are executed without a confirmation prompt and without command response messages the only reply to these commands is the command prompt which is re displayed when each command is completed Although Automated Mode can be enabled using either the Web Browser Interface or Text Interface Automated Mode is designed primarily for users who wish to send ASCII commands to the RPC without operator intervention and therefore does not specifically apply to the Web Browser Interface When Automated Mode is enabled the Web Browser Interface can still be used to invoke switching and reboot commands Notes When the Automated Mode is enabled password prompts will not be displayed at login and you will be able to access Administrator Level command functions including the configuration menus and control circuits without entering a password If you need to enable the Automated Mode but want to restrict network access to configuration menus it is strongly recommended to enable and configure the IP Security Function as described in Section 5 9 3 To enable disable the Automated Mode go
32. To display the Circuit Group Status Screen via the Web Browser Interface click on the Circuit Group Status link and then select the desired Circuit Group from the resulting subment and click on the Get Circuit Group Status button 8 5 The Port Diagnostics Screen The Port Diagnostics Screen provides more detailed information about the RPC s Serial Port To display the Port Diagnostics Screen access the Text Interface command mode and type SD Enter Note The Port Diagnostics Screen is only available via the Text Interface 8 6 Alias Status Screen The Alias Status Screen lists user defined IP alias for the RPC s Serial Port Note The Alias Status Screen is only available via the Text Interface To display the Alias Status Screen via the Text Interface type SA and press Enter The Status Screens 8 7 The Alarm Status Screen The Alarm Status Screen lists all available user defined alarms and indicates whether or not each alarm has been triggered The resulting screen will display Yes or 1 for alarms that have been triggered or No or 0 for alarms that have not been triggered If desired the AS command line can also include an optional alarm argument that will cause the unit to display the status of one individual alarm To display the Alarm Status Screen via the Text Interface type AS and press Enter For a list of alarm arguments please refer to Section 17 3 1 8 8 The Serial Port Parameters Screen T
33. With Password Prompt option it is important to remember that accounts that do not include a callback number will be allowed to access command mode without callback verification Note After you have finished selecting or editing account parameters make certain to save the new account information before proceeding In the Web Browser Interface click on the Add User button to save parameters in the Text Interface press the Esc key several times until the RPC displays the Saving Configuration message and the cursor returns to the command prompt Authorization Keys This item can be used to assign an SSH Authorization Key to the user account view assigned authorization keys or delete assigned authorization keys When a valid authorization key is assigned to a given user that user will be able to access RPC command mode without entering a password When assigning an authorization key the RPC offers the option to define a name for the key and upload a key from the user s server 5 23 Basic Configuration 5 5 3 Modifying User Accounts The Edit User Directory function allows you to edit existing accounts in order to change parameters circuit access rights or Administrator Command capability Note that the Edit Modify User function is only available when you have accessed command mode using a password that permits Administrator Level commands Once you have accessed the Modify Users menu use the menu options to redefine paramet
34. access the Default command will only be applied to the circuits specifically allowed by that account The DPL command is not available in ViewOnly mode Suppress Command Confirmation Prompt To execute a power switching command without displaying the Sure prompt include the vy option at the end of the command line For example ON ROUTER Y or BOOT A2 Y Operation 9 2 2 Applying Commands to Several Circuits Text Interface As described below switching and reboot commands can be applied to only one Switched AC Circuit or to an assortment of circuits Note When switching and reboot operations are initiated Boot Sequence Delay times will be applied as described in Section 5 7 1 Switch Several Circuits To apply a command to several circuits enter the numbers of the desired circuits separated by commas or plus signs For example to switch circuits A1 A3 and A4 Off enter either of the following commands OFF A1 A3 A4 Enter or OFF A1 A3 A4 Enter Note n order for the or operators to work there must be no spaces between the circuit name or number and the plus sign or comma 2 Switch a Series of Circuits To apply a command to a series of circuits enter the numbers for the circuits that mark the beginning and end of the series separated by a colon For example to switch On circuits A1 through A4 enter the following ON A1 A4 Enter 3 All Circuits To apply a command to all circuits ent
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36. backup has been triggered since the configuration error was made and the previously saved configuration has been overwritten by newer incorrect parameters then this function will not be able to restore the previously saved correct parameters To restore the previously saved configuration proceed as follows 1 Access command move via the Text Interface using a username password that permits access to Administrator level commands see Section 5 1 1 2 Atthe RPC command prompt type I and press Enter The RPC will display a submenu that offers several different reboot options 3 Atthe submenu choose Item 5 Reboot amp Restore Last Known Working Configuration Key in the number for the desired option and then press Enter 4 The RPC will reboot and previously saved parameters will be restored 5 55 6 Reboot Options In addition to performing reboot cycles in response to commands the RPC can also be configured to automatically reboot circuits when an attached device does not respond to a Ping command Ping No Answer Reboot or according to a user defined schedule Scheduled Reboot Ping No Answer Reboot When the Ping No Answer feature is enabled the RPC will Ping a user selected IP address at regular intervals If the IP address does not respond to the Ping command the RPC will reboot one or more user selected circuit s Typically this feature is used to reboot devices when they cease to respond to the Ping c
37. before proceding with the download 1 Access the Web Browser Interface command mode using an account that permits Administrator level commands 2 When the Web Browser Interface appears click on the Download Unit Configuration button on the left hand side of the screen 3 After a brief pause your browser may display a prompt asking if you want to open or save the downloaded file At this point you can either select the Save option to save the parameters file to the download folder on your PC or select Save As to pick a different location and or filename for the saved parameters file 15 2 Restoring Saved Parameters This section describes the procedure for using your terminal emulation program to send saved parameters to the RPC Note The Restore Parameters feature is only available via the Text Interface 1 Start your terminal emulation program and access the RPC s Text Interface command mode using an account that permits Administrator level commands 2 Configure your terminal emulation program to upload an ASCII text file 3 Upload the ASCII text file with the saved RPC parameters If necessary key in the file name and directory path 4 Your terminal emulation program will send the ASCII text file to the RPC When the terminal program is finished with the upload make certain to terminate the Upload mode Note f the RPC detects an error in the file it will respond with the Invalid Parameter message lf an e
38. download a Set your terminal emulation program to receive an ASCII download and the specify a name for a file that will receive the saved parameters e g RPC PAR b Disable the Line Wrap function for your terminal emulation program This will prevent command lines from being broken in two during transmission 3 When the terminal emulation program is ready to receive the file return to the RPC s Save Parameter File menu and press Enter to proceed RPC parameters will be saved on your hard drive in the file specified in Step 2 above 4 The RPC will send a series of ASCII command lines which specify currently selected parameters When the download is complete press Enter to return to the command prompt 15 1 Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters 15 1 2 Downloading amp Saving Parameters via Web Browser Interface The Web Browser Interface also includes a download function that can be used to save RPC parameters to an XML format file on your PC or laptop To save parameters via the Web Browser Interface proceed as follows Notes Although RPC parameters can be saved to a file via either the Text Interface or Web Browser Interface saved parameters can only be restored via the Text Interface The Restore Parameters function is not available via the Web Browser Interface This procedure may differ slightly depending on the operating system and browser used In some cases your system may perform a security scan
39. extends from the terminal block Input voltages for RPC 40L8A4 units are described in the table below Model Number RPC 40L8A4 48 RPC 40L8A4 24 RPC 40L8A4 12 Voltage Voltage Range 48 or 48 VDC 18 to 72 VDC 24 VDC 18 to 72 VDC 12 VDC 9 to 36 VDC When you have finished connecting power lines to the RPC 40L8A4 unit make certain to replace the protective input terminal block cover __f __fI_f __f_ DC Power Wire g e e 2 10 to 12 Gauge A y M Use No 10 Ring 25 EH A xDC A RTN Chassis B DC B RTN Branch A Voltage Branch A Return Ground Branch B Voltage Branch B Return Connect 48 24 Connect 48 24 or 12 V DC or 12 V DC Figure 3 1 DC Input Block Terminal RPC 40L8A4 Series Protective Cover Not Shown Getting Started 8 2 2 Connecting Switched Devices to the RPC 40L8A4 The output terminals on the RPC 40L8A4 back panel are used to connect DC voltage to each switched device Each output terminal includes eight connectors four circuits To connect wires to the DC output terminal block refer to Figure 3 2 below and proceed as follows 3 Note Each individual output circuit will support up to 10 Amps maximum the total for all four circuits on either bus cannot exceed 40 Amps Warning An exposed wire lead from a DC input power source can conduct harmful levels of electricity Make certain that no exposed portion of the DC input wire exten
40. issued at this port in order to disconnect from a second port Default x Ctrl plus X Note The Sequence Disconnect parameter can be used to pick a one character or a three character logoff sequence Sequence Disconnect Enables Disables and configures the Resident Disconnect command Offers the option to either disable the Sequence Disconnect or select a one character or three character command format Default One Character Notes The One Character Disconnect is intended for situations where the destination port should not receive the disconnect command When the Three Character format is selected the disconnect sequence will pass through to the destination port prior to breaking the connection When Three Character format is selected the Resident Disconnect uses the format Enter LLL Enter where L is the selected Logoff Character Inactivity Timeout Enables and selects the Inactivity Timeout period for the Network Port If enabled and the port does not receive or transmit data for the specified time period the port will disconnect Default 5 Minutes Command Echo Enables or Disables the command echo for the Network Port Default On Accept Break Determines whether the port will accept breaks received from the attached device and pass them along to a connected port When enabled breaks received at this port will be passed to any port this port is connected to and sent to the device conne
41. lists some common commands that can be employed to manage users control switching and reboot actions and display unit status Note SNMP Commands are not available when the IPS mode is active 13 1 RPC SNMP Agent The RPC s SNMP Agent supports various configuration control status and event notification capabilities Managed objects are described in WTI MPC VMR MIB txt which can be found in the user s guide archive on the WTI web site at http www wti com manuals htm The WTI MPC VMR MIB txt document can be compiled for use with your SNMP client 13 2 SNMPv3 Authentication and Encryption The major limitations of SNMPv2 were the failure to include proper username password login credentials v2 only used a password type of login i e community name and the exclusion of encryption for data moving over the internet SNMPv3 addresses both of these shortcomings For SNMPv3 the RPC supports two forms of Authentication Privacy Auth noPriv which requires a username password but does not encrypt data going over the internet and Auth Priv which requires a username password AND encrypts the data going over the internet using DES AES is not supported at this time For the Password protocol the RPC supports either MD5 or SHA1 13 1 Operation via SNMP 13 3 Configuration via SNMP RPC User accounts can be viewed created modified and deleted via SNMP User accounts are arranged in a table of 128 rows and indexed 1 128 U
42. menus and control circuits without entering a password If you need to enable the Automated Mode but want to restrict network access to RPC configuration menus it is recommended to enable and configure the IP Security Function as described in Section 5 9 3 To enable disable Automated Mode via the Text Interface access the System Parameters menu see Section 5 3 and then use the Automated Mode function in the Scripting Options submenu To enable disable the Automated Mode via the Web Browser Interface place the cursor over the General Parameters link when the flyout menu appears select Scripting Options feature When Automated Mode is enabled RPC functions will change as follows 1 All Password Security Suppressed When a user attempts to access command mode the password prompt will not be displayed at either the Console Port or the Network Port Unless specifically restricted by the IP Security Function all users will be allowed to access both switching and configuration functions and all commands will be immediately accepted without the requirement to enter a password 2 Status Screen Suppressed The status screens will not be automatically displayed after commands are successfully executed Note however that the S command can still be invoked to display the status screen as needed 3 Sure Prompt Suppressed All commands are executed without prompting for user confirmation 4 Error Messages Suppressed If the E
43. must be used rather than domain names Note that parameters defined via this menu will be applied to both IPv4 and IPv6 communication When accessed via the Text Interface the Domain Name Server menu includes a Ping Test feature that allows you to ping the IP addresses for each user defined domain name server in order to check that a valid IP address has been entered Note n order for the Ping Test feature to function your network and or firewall must be configured to allow ping commands 5 9 6 SNMP Access Parameters These menus are used to select access parameters for the SNMP feature The SNMP Access Parameters Menu allows the following parameters to be defined Notes After you have configured SNMP Access Parameters you will then be able to manage the RPC User Directory control power and reboot switching and display unit status via SNMP as described in Section 13 In the Text Interface SNMP Access Parameters are defined via two separate menus that are accessed via either the N command IPv4 or the N6 command IPv6 In the Web Browser interface both IPv4 and IPv6 SNMP Access Parameters are defined via a single menu When defining IPv6 parameters make certain that the IPv6 checkbox in the SNMP Access Parameters menu is checked Enable Enables disables SNMP Polling Default Off Note This item only applies to external SNMP polling of the RPC it does not effect the ability of the RPC to send SNMP traps
44. names you must first define Domain Name Server parameters as described in Section 5 9 5 User Name The User Name that will be entered when logging into your email server Default undefined Password The password that will be used when logging into your email server Default undefined Auth Type The Authentication type the RPC allows you to select None Plain Login or CRAM MD5 Authentication Default Plain From Name The name that will appear in the From field in email sent by the RPC Default undefined From Address The email address that will appear in the From field in email sent by the RPC Default undefined To Address The address es that will receive email messages generated by the RPC Note that up to three To addresses may be defined and that when Alarm Configuration parameters are selected as described in Section 7 you may then designate one two or all three of these addresses as recipients for email messages that are generated by the alarms Default undefined Send Test Email Sends a test email using the parameters that are currently defined for the Email configuration menu 5 54 Basic Configuration 5 10 Save User Selected Parameters It is strongly recommended to save all user defined parameters to an ASCII file as described in Section 15 This will allow quick recovery in the event of accidental deletion or reconfiguration of port parameters When changing conf
45. options that allow you to enable disable the corresponding parameter for all RPC alarms For example if the Over Temperature Alarm s Trigger Enable parameter is set to On Copy to All Triggers then all other RPC alarms will also be enabled Alarm Configuration Alarm Set Threshold The trigger level for this alarm When temperature exceeds the Alarm Set Threshold the RPC can send an alarm if enabled and or begin Load Shedding if enabled For more information on Load Shedding for the Over Temperature Alarm please refer to Section 7 1 1 Initial Threshold Default 90 F or 32 C Critical Threshold Default 100 F or 38 C Note The Alarm Set Threshold value must be greater than the Alarm Clear Threshold value The RPC will not allow you to define an Alarm Clear Threshold value that is higher than the Alarm Set Threshold Alarm Clear Threshold Determines how low the temperature must drop in order for the Alarm condition to be cancelled and for Load Shedding if enabled to occur For more information on Load Shedding for the Over Temperature Alarm please refer to Section 7 1 1 Initial Threshold Default 80 F or 27 C Critical Threshold Default 90 F or 38 C Note The System Parameters menu is used to set the temperature format for the RPC unit to either Fahrenheit or Celsius as described in Section 5 3 Resend Delay Determines how long the RPC will wait to resend an email message generated by this alarm when the
46. pause between each Off operation and then begin to switch selected circuits back On again pausing for the user defined Boot Sequence Delay before switching On the next circuit For example if the Boot Sequence Delay for Circuit 3 is ten seconds then the RPC will pause for ten seconds before proceeding to the next circuit On Sequence Delay When two or more circuits are switched On the RPC will pause for the user defined Boot Sequence Delay before switching the next circuit Power Up Default Determines how this circuit will react when the Default command DPL is invoked or after power to the unit has been interrupted and then restored After the default command is invoked or power is restored the RPC will automatically switch each circuit On or Off as specified by the Power Up Default Default On Note If you have accessed command mode using an account that permits Administrator or SuperUser level commands then the Default command will be applied to all switched circuits If you have accessed command mode via an User Level account then the Default command will only be applied to circuits allowed by your account The Default command is not available to ViewOnly level accounts Boot Priority When commands are applied to two or more circuits the Boot Priority parameter determines the order in which the circuits will be switched On The circuit that has been assigned a Boot Priority of 1 will always be switch
47. remainder of this User s Guide for important information regarding advanced configuration capabilities and more detailed operation instructions If you have further questions regarding the RPC unit please contact WTI Customer Support as described in Appendix C 4 Hardware Overview 4 1 Applying Power to RPC 4850 Series Units Note This procedure differs for RPC 40L8A4 series units For instructions on connecting power to RPC 40L8A4 series units please refer to Section 4 2 Refer to power rating nameplate on the back panel and then connect the RPC 4850 series unit to an appropriate power source as shown in Figure 4 1 RPC 4850 series units features two separate DC inputs connect power cables to the unit s Circuit A and or Circuit B terminal blocks then connect the cables to an appropriate power supply Note that it is not necessary to connect power to both input circuits either circuit will supply power for operation and control functions However when power is connected to both circuits this allows the second circuit to function as a back up in the event of a power outage Note that each individual output circuit will support up to 15 Amps maximum and that the total for all eight circuits cannot exceed 50 Amps A amos A Before attempting to install this unit please review the warnings and cautions listed at the front of the user s guide This device should only be operated with the type of power source indicated
48. the RADIUS Server if this fails the RPC will then attempt to authenticate the password by checking its own internal username directory This parameter offers three options Off Fallback Local is disabled Default On All Failures Fallback Local is enabled and the unit will fallback to it s own internal user directory when it cannot contact the Radius Server or when a password or username does not match the Radius Server On Transport Failure Fallback Local is enabled but the unit will only fallback to it s own internal user directory when it cannot contact the Radius Server Retries Determines how many times the RPC will attempt to contact the RADIUS server Note that the retries parameter applies to both the Primary RADIUS Server and the Secondary RADIUS Server Default 3 Authentication Port The Authentication Port number for the RADIUS function Default 1812 5 51 Basic Configuration Accounting Port The Accounting Port number for the RADIUS function Default 1813 Debug Text Interface Only When enabled the RPC will put RADIUS debug information into Syslog Default Off One Time Auth This feature should be enabled when using Two Factor Authentication with the One Time Password scheme enabled When enabled the One Time Password will be valid for the time specified under the OneTime Auth Timer parameter Default Off One Time Auth Timer When the OneTime Auth parameter is enabled this
49. the time period over which invalid access attempts will be counted When a Web Lockout occurs the offending MAC address will be prevented from establishing a Web connection to the RPC for the defined Telnet Lockout Duration period Default 60 Seconds 5 3 3 Log Configuration This feature allows you to create records of command activity alarm actions and temperature readings for the RPC unit The Log features are enabled and configured via the System Parameters Menus Audit Log Creates a record of all power switching at the RPC unit including reboots and switching caused by Load Shedding Load Shedding Recovery Ping No Answer Reboots and Scheduled Reboots Each Log record includes a description of the activity that caused the power switching the username for the account that initiated the power switching or reboot and the time and date that the power switching or reboot occurred In addition to power switching activity the Audit Log will also include login logout activity for each user account Alarm Log Creates a record of all Alarm Activity at the RPC unit When an alarm is triggered the RPC will generate a record that lists the time and date of the alarm the name of the Alarm triggered and a description of the Alarm Temperature Log The Temperature Log provides a record of temperature levels over time at the RPC unit Each Log record will include the time and date and the temperature reading Basic Configuration 5 3
50. to either TLSv1 or TLSv1 1 Although TLSv1 1 provides better security the default settings of most browsers do not support TLSv1 1 The default setting for this parameter is TLSv1 14 5 15 Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters Once the RPC has been properly configured parameters can be downloaded and saved as an ASCII text file Later if the configuration is accidentally altered the saved parameters can be uploaded to automatically reconfigure the unit without the need to manually assign each parameter Saved parameters can also be uploaded to other identical RPC units allowing rapid set up when several identical units will be configured with the same parameters The Save Parameters procedure can be performed from any terminal emulation program e g HyperTerminal TeraTerm etc that allows downloading of ASCII files Note Configuration parameters can be downloaded and saved via either the Web Browser Interface or Text Interface Saved configuration parameters can only be uploaded to the unit via the Text Interface 15 1 Sending Parameters to a File 15 1 1 Downloading amp Saving Parameters via Text Interface 1 Start your terminal emulation program and access the Text Interface command mode using an account that permits Administrator level commands 2 When the command prompt appears type U and press Enter The RPC will prompt you to configure your terminal emulation program to receive an ASCII
51. to invoke Each username password combination is defined within a user account The RPC allows up to 128 user accounts each account includes a username password security level circuit access rights service access rights and an optional callback number 5 4 1 Command Access Levels In order to restrict access to important command functions the RPC allows you to set the command access level for each user account The RPC offers four access levels Administrator SuperUser User and View Only Command privileges for each account are set using the Access Level parameter in the Add User or Modify User menus Each access level grants permission to use a different selection of commands lower access levels are restricted from invoking configuration commands while Administrators are granted access to all commands The four different access levels are listed below Administrator Administrators are allowed to invoke all configuration and power switching commands can view all status screens and can always direct switching commands to all RPC switched circuits SuperUser SuperUsers are allowed to invoke all power switching commands and view all status screens SuperUsers can view configuration menus but are not allowed to change configuration parameters SuperUsers are granted access to all RPC circuits User Users are allowed to invoke power switching commands and view all status screens but can only apply commands to circuits t
52. to the RPC 4850 0 0 0 cece 3 1 3 1 2 Connect your PC to the RPC 4850 00 cece ee 3 1 3 2 Hardware Installation RPC 40L8A4 Series Units 00 0 e eee eee 3 2 3 2 1 Apply Power to the RPC 40L8A4 isses ee 3 2 3 2 2 Connecting Switched Devices to the RPC 40L8A4 00 3 3 3 2 3 Output Terminal Fuses 2 0 00 cece tte tte 3 4 3 2 4 Connecting to the Alarm Inputs RPC 40L8A4 Units Only 3 5 3 3 Communicating with the RPC Unit 0 00 eee eee 3 6 4 Hardware Overview 20 c eee eee hh hn nh n eens 4 1 4 1 Applying Power to RPC 4850 Series Units 0 0 naana aaaea 4 1 4 2 Applying Power to RPC 40L8A4 Series Units 2 0 0 cece essere 4 3 4 3 Connecting Switched Devices to RPC 4850 Series Units 4 4 4 4 Connecting Switched Devices to RPC 40L8A4 Series Units 4 4 4 5 Serial Console RS232 Port Connection 00 0 cee tees 4 4 4 5 1 Connecting a Local PC 1 tees 4 4 4 5 2 Connecting an External Modem 0 00 cece eee 4 4 4 6 Connecting the Network Cable 00 0 0 cece eee 4 5 4 7 Output Terminal Fuses RPC 40L8A4 Series Units Only 0 000 5 4 5 4 8 Connecting to the Alarm Inputs RPC 40L8A4 Series Units Only 4 5 5 Basic Configuration c0ccs sce adae m em ew eee ode eee ew RS EE REA EE REG NEU eee 5 1 5 1 Communic
53. to the System Parameters menu see Section 5 3 and then set the Automated Mode option to On When Automated Mode is enabled RPC functions will change as follows 1 All Password Security Suppressed When a user attempts to access command mode the password prompt will not be displayed at either the Console Port or Network Port Unless specifically restricted by the IP Security Function all users will be allowed to access both switching and configuration functions and all commands will be immediately accepted without the requirement to enter a password 2 Status Screen Suppressed The circuit status screen will not be automatically displayed after commands are successfully executed Note however that the S command can still be invoked to display the status screen as needed 3 Sure Prompt Suppressed All commands are executed without prompting for user confirmation 4 Error Messages Suppressed Most error messages will be suppressed Note however that an error message will still be generated if commands are invoked using invalid formats or arguments All other status display and configuration commands will still function as normal Basic Configuration 5 4 User Accounts Each time you attempt to access command mode you will be prompted to enter a username and password The username password entered at login determine which circuit s you will be allowed to control and what type of commands you will be allowed
54. user interfaces the Text Interface and the Web Browser Interface The Text Interface is available via Local PC SSH Client Telnet or Modem The Web Browser interface is only available via TCP IP network Via Local PC Start your communications program and then press Enter Via SSH Client Start your SSH client enter the default IPv4 format IP address 192 168 168 168 for the RPC and invoke the connect command Via Web Browser Make certain that Web Browser access is enabled as described in the RPC User s Guide Start your JavaScript enabled Web Browser enter the default IPv4 format IP address 192 168 168 168 in the Web Browser address bar and then press Enter Via Telnet Make certain that Telnet access is enabled as described in the RPC User s Guide Start your Telnet client and enter the default IPv4 format IP address 192 168 168 168 Via Modem Make certain that the RPC Console Port has been configured for Modem Mode as described in the RPC User s Guide then use your communications program to dial the number for the external Modem connected to the Console Port 2 Username Password Prompt A message will be displayed which prompts you to enter your username and password The default username is super all lower case no quotes and the default password is also super If a valid username and password are entered the RPC will display either the Circuit Control Screen Web Browser Interface or the Circui
55. which lists the current On Off state plus the circuit number circuit name Boot Sequence Delay value and Default On Off value for each circuit For more information please refer to Section 8 3 Note that the S command line can also include arguments that display On Off status for an individual circuit two or more specific circuits or a range of several circuits S Displays configuration details and On Off status for all switched circuits S s Displays On Off status for an individual circuit where s is the name or number of the desired circuit S s s Displays status information for two or more specific circuits where s is the number or name of each desired circuit A plus sign 4 is entered between each circuit number or name S s s Displays status information for a range of circuits where s is the number or name of the circuit at the beginning and end of the range of desired circuits A colon is entered between the two circuit numbers or names that mark the beginning of the range and the end of the range Notes In Administrator Mode and SuperUser Mode all circuits are displayed In User Mode and ViewOnly Mode the Circuit Status Screen will only include the circuits allowed by your account The RPC will return a 0 to indicate that the circuit is Off or a 1 to indicate that the circuit is On Availability Administrator SuperUser User ViewOnly Format S Enter SD Display Port Diagnostics Provides
56. wish to set before executing the commands use values 5 8 instead which will invoke the requested commands all at once 13 4 Operation via SNMP 13 5 Viewing RPC Status via SNMP Status of various components of the RPC can be retrieved via SNMP Circuit Status and Environmental Status are currently supported 13 5 1 System Status Ethernet Port Mac Addresses The Mac Address for the Ethernet Port can be displayed using the command below environmentUnitTable environmentMacEthO The Mac Address for Ethernet Port O 13 5 2 Circuit Status The status of each circuit in the system can be retrieved using the command below plugTable plugStatus The status of the circuit 0 Circuit is OFF 1 Circuit is ON plugTable plugName String indicating the circuit s user defined name 13 5 3 Unit Environment Status The temperature reading can be retrieved from the RPC unit environmentUnitTable environmentUnitName The unit LOCAL environmentUnitTable environmentUnitTemperature The temperature of the given unit 13 5 Operation via SNMP 13 5 4 Alarm Status The status of the VMR NPS unit s alarm functions can be retrieved and displayed using the following commands Notes When an alarm status command returns a zero 0 this indicates that the alarm is inactive When an alarm status command returns a one 1 this indicates that the alarm is active triggered alarmTables alarmOverTemperatu
57. 12 V DC units provide 12 V DC Unit Description 2 5 Additional Button Functions The Default and Reset buttons can be used to perform the functions described below Notes All button functions can also be disabled via the System Parameters menu as described in Section 5 3 When the RPC is reset to factory defaults all user defined configuration parameters will be cleared and the default super user account will also be restored 1 Reboot Operating System a Press and hold the Reset button for five seconds and then release it b The RPC will reboot it s operating system all circuits will be left in their current On Off state 2 Set Parameters to Factory Defaults a Simultaneously press both the Default button and the Reset button hold them for five seconds and then release them b All RPC parameters will be reset to their original factory default settings and the unit will then reboot All circuits will be left in their current On Off state 3 Toggle Default All Circuits a Press the Default button hold it for five seconds and then release the Default Button b The RPC will switch all circuits to the Off state If all circuits are already in the Off state then the unit will reset all circuits to their user defined default states Getting Started This Quick Start Guide describes a simplified installation procedure for the RPC which will allow you to communicate with the unit in order t
58. 4850 48V Shown As shown in Figure 2 1 the RPC 4850 Series Front Panel includes the following D Circuit Status Indicators A series of eight LED indicators which light when power to the corresponding circuit is Switched On Q RDY Indicator Flashes when the RPC is ready to receive commands ON Indicator Lights when power is applied to the Control Section 2 1 Unit Description ee DEF RST 10 100BaseT CONSOLE Figure 2 2 Back Panel Model RPC 4850 48V Shown 2 2 Back Panel Components RPC 4850 Series As shown in Figure 2 2 the RPC 4850 Series back panel includes the following Note A Reset and Default button functions can also be disabled via the System Parameters menu as described in Section 5 3 D Ground Screw Default Button Toggles circuits On Off or resets unit to factory default parameters as described in Section 2 5 Reset Button Reboots and or resets the RPC to factory defaults as described in Section 2 5 Network Port An RJ45 Ethernet port for connection to your 10 100Base T TCP IP network Note that the RPC features a default IP address 192 168 168 168 This allows you to connect to the unit without first assigning an IP address Note that the Network Port also includes two small LED indicators for Link and Data Activity For more information on Network Port configuration please refer to Section 5 9
59. AULT does not execute 5 Mark to turn ON and execute circuit actions 6 Mark to turn OFF and execute circuit actions 7 Mark to BOOT and execute circuit actions 8 Mark to DEFAULT and execute circuit actions Set plugTable plugAction to desired action as specified by values 1 4 above for each circuit index the action is to be applied to For the last circuit you wish to set before executing the commands use values 5 8 instead which will invoke the requested commands all at once 13 4 2 Circuit Group Status Control ON OFF BOOT and DEFAULT commands can be issued for circuit groups via SNMP Circuit groups are arranged in a table of 54 rows one row for each circuit group in the system Circuit Group parameters are described below e plugGroupTable plugGroupName String indicating the circuit groups name e plugGroupTable plugGroupAction Action to be taken on circuit group 1 Mark to turn ON does not execute 2 Mark to turn OFF does not execute 3 Mark to BOOT does not execute 4 Mark to DEFAULT does not execute 5 Mark to turn ON and execute circuit group actions 6 Mark to turn OFF and execute circuit group actions 7 Mark to BOOT and execute circuit group actions 8 Mark to DEFAULT and execute circuit group actions Set plugGroupTable plugGroupAction to desired action as specified by values 1 4 above for each circuit group index the action is to be applied to For the last circuit group you
60. DAP Parameters menus in order to check that a valid IP address or domain name has been entered Notes In order for the Ping Test feature to function your network and or firewall must be configured to allow ping commands In addition to the Ping Test feature the TEST command in the Text Interface or the Test option in the Web Browser Interface can also be used to ping any user defined IP address in order to make certain that the IP address is responding 5 9 8 1 Adding LDAP Groups Once you have defined users and passwords via your LDAP server and assigned users to LDAP Groups you must then grant command and port access rights to each LDAP Group at each individual RPC unit In order to Add an LDAP Group you must access the RPC command mode using a password that permits Administrator Level commands The Add LDAP Group menu allows the following to be defined Group Name Note that this name must match the LDAP Group names that you have assigned to users at your LDAP server Default undefined Access Level Sets the command access level to either Administrator SuperUser User or ViewOnly For more information on Access Levels please refer to Section 5 4 1 Default User Port Access Enables disables this LDAP Group s access to the serial Console Port Default Disabled Circuit Access Determine which circuits members of this group will be allowed to control Default All Circuits Off Circuit Group Access Det
61. Guide N Network Port Parameters IPv4 Displays a menu which is used to select IPv4 parameters for the Network Port Note that all of the functions provided by the N command are also available via the Web Browser Interface For more information please refer to Section 5 9 Availability Administrator Format N Enter N6 Network Port Parameters IPvG Displays a menu which is used to select IPv6 parameters for the Network Port Note that all functions provided by the N6 command are also available via the Web Browser Interface For more information please refer to Section 5 9 Availability Administrator Format N6 Enter RB Reboot Options Displays a menu that is used to configure Scheduled Reboots and Ping No Answer Reboots Scheduled Reboots allow the RPC to be rebooted on a regular basis according to a user defined schedule Ping No Answer Reboots allow the RPC to automatically reboot user designated circuits when a user specified IP address does not respond to a Ping command For more information on Reboot options please refer to Section 6 Note f desired the Ping No Answer Reboot function can also be configured to send email notification whenever a Ping No Answer Reboot is generated For more information please refer to Section 7 4 Availability Administrator Format RB Enter AC Alarm Configuration Parameters Displays a menu that is used to configure and enable the RPC s various alarm functions For m
62. HTTPS Enable Off Port 443 Certificates Common Name State or Province Locality Country Email Address Organization Name Organizational Unit Export Server Private Key Create CSR Import Server Private Key View CSR Harden Web Security Medium Import CRT TLS Mode TLSv1 Enter lt CR gt to change lt ESC gt to return to previous menu Figure 14 1 Web Access Parameters Text Interface Only 14 1 Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters 14 1 Creating a Self Signed Certificate To create a Self Signed certificate access the Text interface via Telnet or SSH using a password that permits access to Administrator level commands and then proceed as follows 1 2 Type N and press Enter to display the Network Parameters menu At the Network Parameters menu type 23 and press Enter to display the Web Access menu Figure 14 1 Type 3 and press Enter and then follow the instructions in the resulting submenu to enable HTTPS access Next use the Web Access menu to define the following parameters Note When configuring the RPC make certain to define all of the following parameters Although most SSL applications require only the Common Name in the case of the RPC all of the following parameters are mandatory 5 Common Name A domain name that will be used to identify the RPC unit If you will use a Self Signed certificate then this name can be any name that you
63. Key in a valid username that has been previously defined via the RPC User directory and then press Enter b The RPC will display the password prompt Key in the valid password for the username entered above and then press Enter Notes The username entered must be a valid username that has been previously defined via the RPC User Directory as described in Section 5 5 The IP Address host name can either be the address to the machine that you are currently communicating with via the Web Browser Interface or you can enter the IP address for another RPC unit providing that the username entered is present on the other RPC unit too 3 The RPC will display the Circuit Status Screen followed by the RPC gt command prompt You may now invoke RPC commands as descrived in Section 9 2 and 17 4 To terminate the Telnet Session type X and press Enter 9 5 Manual Operation In addition to the command driven functions available via the Web Browser Interface and Text Interface some RPC functions can also be controlled manually For a summary of front panel control functions please refer to Section 2 9 6 Logging Out of Command Mode When you have finished communicating with the RPC it is important to always disconnect using either the LogOut link Web Browser Interface or the X command Text Interface rather than by simply closing your browser window or communications program When communicating via a PDA use the PDA s Clos
64. Network Status Screen you must access command mode using a password that permits access to Administrator Level commands To display the Network Status Screen via the Text Interface type SN and press Enter To display the Network Status Screen via the Web Browser Interface click on the Network Status link The Status Screens 8 5 The Circuit Status Screen The Circuit Status screen shows the On Off status of the RPC s switched circuits and lists user defined Circuit Names Boot Sequence Delay values and Default On Off settings On RPC 40L8A4 series units the Circuit Status Screen will also lists the status of the Alarm Inputs Notes When the Circuit Status Screen is viewed by an Administrator or SuperUser level account all RPC circuits are listed When the Circuit Status Screen is viewed by a User or ViewOnly level account the screen will list only the circuits that are allowed by that account Section 5 7 describes the procedure for configuring the circuit parameters that are listed in the Circuit Status Screen The Alarm Inputs are not included on RPC 4850 series units To display the Circuit Status Screen via the Text Interface type S and press Enter To display the Circuit Status Screen via the Web Browser Interface click on the Circuit Status link Note that when the S command is invoked via the Text Interface the command line can also include arguements that display On Off status for an individual
65. PS communication For instructions on setting up SSL encryption please refer to Section 14 Default Off HTTPS Port Selects the TCP IP port number that will be used for HTTPS connections Default 443 Notes In the Text Interface HTTP and HTTPS parameters reside in a separate submenu To enable and configure HTTP and HTTPS Access via the Text Interface access the Network Configuration Menu as described in Section 5 9 then type 23 press Enter and use the resulting submenu Figure 14 1 to select parameters as described in Section 14 When the Web Access parameter is defined via the Text Interface the resulting submenu will also allow you to select SSL encryption parameters as described in Section 14 Harden Web Security When the Harden Web Security feature is On default only the high and medium cypher suites for SSLv3 and TLSv1 will be enabled When the Harden Web Security feature is Off all SSL protocols will be enabled allowing compatibility with older browsers Note that in the Text Interface this option is enabled disabled via the Web Access submenu Default On TLS Mode Selects TLSv1 or TLSv1 1 Although TLSv1 1 provides better security the default settings of most browsers do not support TLSv1 1 For more information please refer to Section 14 4 Default TLSv1 Note n the Text Interface the TLS Mode parameter is located in the Web Access submenu 5 36 Basic Configuration SYSLOG A
66. Parameters submenu via the Text Interface first type 11 and press Enter to access the first Alarm Input Parameters submenu From the Alarm Input Parameters submenu key in the number of the desired Alarm Input and then press Enter to display the Alarm Input Parameters submenu for an individual Alarm Input Web Browser Interface To access the Alarm Input Parameters submenu via the Web Browser Interface click the Alarm Input Parameters button at the bottom of the Alarm Input configuration menu In the Web Browser Interface all Alarm Input Parameters for all four Alarm Inputs may be defined via a single submenu The Alarm Input Parameters submenu will allow you to define the following parameters for each Alarm Input Name Can be used to define a unique name for each Alarm Input Default undefined Enable Enables Disables each Alarm Input Default Off Level Defines the trigger level for each Alarm Input as either Open or Closed For example if the Level is set to Open and the Alarm Input Alarm is properly configured an alarm will be generated when the dry contact relay connected to the corresponding Alarm Input is Opened Default Open Load Shedding Allow the Alarm Input Alarm to automatically shut off user specified circuits or circuit groups when an Alarm is generated This feature works identically to the Load Shedding feature in the Over Temperature Alarms For more information please refer to Section 7
67. The Time Zone setting is used to adjust the Greenwich Mean Time value received from the NTP server in order to determine the precise local time for the selected time zone NTP Disabled If NTP is disabled or if the RPC is not able to access the NTP server then status screens and activity logs will list the selected Time Zone and current Real Time Clock value but will not apply the correction factor to the displayed Real Time Clock value NTP Enable When enabled the RPC will contact an NTP server defined via the NTP Address prompts once a day and update its clock based on the NTP server time and selected Time Zone Default Off Notes The RPC will also contact the NTP server and update the time whenever you change NTP parameters To cause RPC to immediately contact the NTP server at any time make certain that the NTP feature is enabled and configured then type F and press Enter When the System Parameters menu appears press Esc The RPC will save parameters and then attempt to contact the server as specified by currently defined NTP parameters Primary NTP Address Defines the IP address or domain name up to 64 characters long for the primary NTP server Default undefined Notes In order to use domain names for web addresses DNS Server parameters must first be defined as described in Section 5 9 5 The Web Browser Interface includes two separate fields that can be used to define both an IPv4 pro
68. VMR CCM RPC or the current site ID Default RPC Basic Configuration IPS Mode This parameter sets up the RPC for use with command scripts that were written for WTI s IPS Series Remote Reboot Switches When the IPS Mode is enabled the IPS command prompt will be displayed in the Text Mode User Accounts will not allow definition of a Username and only the password prompt will be displayed when logging into the unit IPS Mode units will not display a username prompt Default Off The IPS command prompt will be displayed in the Text Mode Providing that no Administrator level user accounts are defined the RPC will not display the username or password prompts upon login to command mode If one or more Administrator level user accounts have been defined then the RPC will only display the password prompt upon login to command mode If all Administrator level user accounts aside from the default super account are deleted then the RPC will return to the status where no username or password prompts are displayed upon login to command mode Single Plug Boot Delay Enable When this parameter is enabled and reboot cycle is initiated the RPC will pause for the currently defined Boot Sequence Delay value before executing the next reboot command Note that the Boot Sequence Delay value is defined via the Plug Parameters menu as described in Section 5 7 Default On Basic Configuration 5 3 5 1 Automated Mode
69. Voltage Line In Alarm you must access the RPC 40L8A4 command mode using a password that permits Administrator Level commands The Lost Voltage Alarm Configuration menu offers the following parameters Trigger Enable Enables Disables the trigger for this alarm When Disabled this alarm will be suppressed Default On Note To cancel an alarm without correcting the condition that caused the alarm simply toggle the Trigger Enable parameter Off and then back On again The Trigger Enable Notify on Clear Email Message and Address 1 2 and 3 Parameters all include Copy to All Triggers options that allow you to enable disable the corresponding parameter for all RPC 40L8A4 alarms For example if the Lost Voltage Alarm s Trigger Enable parameter is set to On Copy to All Triggers then all other RPC 40L8A4 alarms will also be enabled e Resend Delay Determines how long the RPC 40L8A4 will wait to resend an email message generated by this alarm when the initial attempt to send the notification was unsuccessful Default 60 Minutes e Notify Upon Clear When enabled the RPC 40L8A4 will send additional notification when the situation that caused the alarm has been corrected For example when Notify Upon Clear is enabled the RPC 40L8A4 will send initial notification when it detects that one of it s power supplies has been lost or disconnected and then send a second notification when it determines that power has been restored De
70. WTI Part No 13532 Rev D Heavy Duty DC Network Power Switches ue p western e A Warnings and Cautions Installation Instructions Secure Racking If Secure Racked units are installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly they may require further evaluation by Certification Agencies The following items must be considered 1 The ambient within the rack may be greater than room ambient Installation should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation is not compromised The maximum temperature for the equipment in this environment is 55 C Consideration should be given to the maximum rated ambient 2 Installation should be such that a hazardous stability condition is not achieved due to uneven loading 3 Side vents are used to dissipate heat generated within the unit When mounting the unit in an equipment rack make certain to allow adequate clearance for venting Check nameplate ratings to assure there is no overloading of supply circuits that could have an effect on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Reliable earthing of this equipment must be maintained Particular attention should be given to supply connections when connecting to power strips rather than direct connections to the branch circuit No Serviceable Parts Inside Authorized Service Personnel Only Do not attempt to repair or service this device yourself Internal components must be serviced by authorized personnel only
71. a port connection either type X Ctrl plus X or invoke the currently defined disconnect sequence Availability Administrator SuperUser User Format C 1 Enter U Send Parameters to File Sends all RPC configuration parameters to an ASCII text file as described in Section 15 This allows you to back up the configuration of your RPC unit Availability Administrator Format u Enter K Send SSH Key Instructs the RPC to provide you with a public SSH key for validation purposes This public key can then be provided to your SSH client in order to prevent the SSH client from warning you that the user is not recognized when you attempt to create an SSH connection For more information please refer to Section 10 Availability Administrator Format K k Enter Where k is a required argument which indicates the key type The k argument provides the following options 1 SSH1 2 SSH2 RSA 3 SSH2 DSA UL Unlock Port Invalid Access Lockout Manually cancels the RPC s Invalid Access Lockout feature Normally when a series of failed login attempts are detected the Invalid Access Lockout feature can shut down the network port for a user specified time period in order to prevent further access attempts When the UL command is invoked the RPC will immediately unlock all network ports that are currently in the locked state Availability Administrator Format UL Enter Response Unlocks the RPC s RS232 Console Port
72. a single RADIUS Parameters menu which is accessed via the flyout menus under the Network Configuration link The RADIUS Configuration Menus offer the following options Enable Enables Disables the RADIUS feature at the Network Port Default Off Primary Address IPv4 Defines the IP address or domain name for your primary RADIUS server when IPv4 protocol is used Default undefined Primary Address IPv6 Defines the IP address or domain name for your primary RADIUS server when IPv6 protocol is used Default undefined Primary Secret Word Defines the RADIUS Secret Word for the primary RADIUS server Default undefined Secondary Address IPv4 Defines the IP address or domain name for your secondary fallback RADIUS server when IPv4 protocol is used Default undefined Secondary Address IPv6 Defines the IP address or domain name for your secondary fallback RADIUS server when IPv6 protocol is used Default undefined Secondary Secret Word Defines the RADIUS Secret Word for the secondary RADIUS server Default undefined Fallback Timer Determines how long the RPC will continue to attempt to contact the primary RADIUS Server before falling back to the secondary RADIUS Server Default 3 Seconds Fallback Local Determines whether or not the RPC will fallback to its own password username directory when an authentication attempt fails When enabled the RPC will first attempt to authenticate the password by checking
73. able disable the corresponding parameter for all RPC alarms For example if the Invalid Access Lockout Alarm s Trigger Enable parameter is set to On Copy to All Triggers then other RPC alarms will also be enabled Alarm Configuration Resend Delay Determines how long the RPC will wait to resend an email message generated by this alarm when the initial attempt to send the notification was unsuccessful Default 60 Minutes Notify Upon Clear When this item is enabled the RPC will send additional notification when the situation that caused the alarm has been corrected For example when Notify Upon Clear is enabled the RPC will send initial notification when it detects that an Invalid Access Lockout has occurred and then send a second notification when it determines that the port has been unlocked Default On Email Message Enables Disables email notification for this alarm Default On Address 1 2 and 3 These parameters are used to select which of the three email addresses defined via the Email Messages menu see Section 5 9 11 will receive the email alarm notification messages generated by this alarm The Address parameters can be used to select one or any combination of the addresses defined via the Email Messages menu Default All On Note f Email addresses have been previously specified then the text under the parameters will list the current user defined email addresses Subject This parameter is u
74. able the Invalid Access Lockout Alarm as described here but when you configure Invalid Access Lockout parameters as described in Section 5 3 2 set the Lockout Attempts and Lockout Duration as you would normally and then set the Lockout Enable parameter to Off n order for the RPC to provide Email alarm notification communication parameters must first be defined as described in Section 5 9 11 In order for the RPC to provide Syslog Message notification Syslog parameters must first be defined and Syslog Messages must be enabled as described in Section 5 9 2 and Section 11 In order for the RPC to provide SNMP Trap notification when this alarm is triggered SNMP parameters must first be defined and SNMP Traps must be enabled as described in Section 5 9 7 and Section 12 To configure the Serial Port Invalid Access Lockout Alarm you must access the RPC command mode using a password that permits Administrator Level commands The Invalid Access Lockout alarm configuration menu offers the following parameters Trigger Enable Enables Disables the trigger for this alarm When Disabled this alarm will be suppressed Default On Note To cancel an alarm without correcting the condition that caused the alarm simply toggle the Trigger Enable parameter Off and then back On again The Trigger Enable Notify on Clear Email Message and Address 1 2 and 3 Parameters all include Copy to All Triggers options that allow you to en
75. aemon then use the Network Port Configuration menu to define the IP Address for the Syslog Daemon Note The Syslog Address submenu in the Text Interface includes a Ping Test function that can be used to ping the user selected Syslog IP Address to verify that a valid IP address has been entered In order for the Ping Test feature to function your network and or firewall must be configured to allow ping commands 4 Syslog Daemon In order to capture messages sent by the RPC a computer must be running a Syslog Daemon set to UDP Port 514 at the IP address specified in Step 3 above Once the Syslog Address is defined Syslog messages can be generated whenever one of the alarms discussed in Section 7 is triggered The SNMP Trap function allows the RPC to send Alarm Notification messages to two different SNMP managers wnenever one of the Alarms discussed in Section 7 is triggered Note The SNMP feature cannot be configured via the SNMP Manager SNMP reading ability is limited to the System Group e The SNMP feature includes the ability to be polled by an SNMP Manager Once SNMP Trap Parameters have been defined SNMP Traps will be sent each time an Alarm is triggered For more information on Alarm Configuration please refer to Section 7 12 1 Configuration To configure the SNMP Trap function proceed as follows 1 Access command mode using an account that permits Administrator level commands 2 SNMP Trap Param
76. al Access via Modem An external modem must be installed at the RPC RS232 Console Port see Section 4 5 2 a phone line must be connected to the external modem and the Console Port must be configured for Modem Mode In addition your PC must include a communications program Access via Local PC Your PC must be physically connected to the RPC RS232 Console Port as described in Section 4 5 1 the RPC Console Port must be configured for Normal Mode and your PC must include a communications program Basic Configuration To access command mode via the Text Interface proceed as follows Note When communicating with the unit for the first time you will not be able to contact the unit via Telnet until you have accessed command mode via Local PC or SSH Client and used the Network Parameters Menu to enable Telnet as described in Section 5 9 1 Contact the RPC Unit a Via Local PC Start your communications program and press Enter Wait for the connect message then proceed to Step 2 b Via Network The RPC includes a default IPv4 format IP address 192 168 168 168 and a default IPv4 format subnet mask 255 255 255 0 This allows you to contact the unit from any network node on the same subnet without first assigning an IP Address to the unit For more information please refer to Section 5 9 i Via SSH Client Start your SSH client and enter the RPC IP Address Invoke the connect command wait for the connect message t
77. and Summary Function Command Syntax Command Access Level Admin SuperUser User ViewOnly Display Circuit Status S s Enter xo xo xo xo Port Diagnostics SD Enter xo xo xo xo Circuit Group Status SG Enter xe xe xe xe Network Status SN Enter X X X X Network Configuration Summary RN Enter X X X X IP Alias Status SA Enter X X xo xo Alarm Status AS Enter X Help Menu H Enter xe xe xe xe Log Functions Enter X X Site ID Unit Information J Enter O X X X X Control Exit Command Mode x Enter X X X X Boot Circuit n BOOT s Y Enter e X X X Turn Circuit n On ON s Y Enter e X X X Turn Circuit n Off OFF lt s gt Y Enter O X X X Default All Circuits DPL Y Enter e X X X Connect to Port C n Enter X X X Disconnect from Port D n Enter X X X Send Parameter File U Enter X Send SSH Keys K k Enter X Unlock Invalid Access UL Enter X Outbound Telnet TELNET lt ip gt port raw Enter xo xo xo Outbound SSH SSH ip 1 username Enter xe xo Configuration System Parameters F Enter X o Console Port Parameters P n Enter X o Circuit Parameters PL Enter X o Circuit Group Parameters G Enter X o Network Configuration IPv4 N Enter X o Network Configuration IPv6 N6 Enter X o Reboot Options RB Enter X o Alarm Configuration AC Enter X o
78. and reboot operations are initiated Boot Sequence Delay times will be applied as described in Section 5 7 e Ifa switching or reboot command is directed to a circuit that is already in the process of being switched or rebooted by a previous command then the new command will be placed in a queue until the circuit is ready to receive additional commands e When the Circuit Group Control Screen is displayed by an account that permits Administrator or SuperUser level commands all user defined Circuit Groups will be displayed When the Circuit Control Screen is displayed by a User level account the screen will only include the Circuit Groups that are specifically allowed for that account Operation 9 2 Operation via the Text Interface When using the Text Interface all switching functions are performed by invoking simple ASCII commands ASCII commands are also used to display status screens and to log out of command mode The Text Interface includes a Help Menu which summarizes all available RPC commands To display the Text Interface Help Menu type H and press Enter Note When the Help Menu is displayed by a SuperUser User or ViewOnly level account the screen will not include commands that are only available to Administrator level accounts 9 2 1 Switching and Reboot Commands Text Interface These commands can be used to switch or reboot the RPC s switched circuits and can also be used to set circuits to the user def
79. ands are executed the RPC will display a Sure prompt wait for user response and then complete the command The unit will pause for a moment while the command is executed and then return to the Circuit Status Screen To Switch Circuits or initiate a Reboot Cycle proceed as follows 1 Switch Circuit s On Type ON n and press Enter Where n is the alphanumeric number or name of the desired circuit or Circuit Group For example ON A1 Enter or ON ROUTER Enter Switch Circuit s Off Type OFF n and press Enter Where n is the alphanumeric number or name of the desired circuit or Circuit Group Note that the OFF command can also be entered as OF For example OFF A2 Enter or OF ROUTER Enter Reboot Circuit s Type BOOT n and press Enter Where n is the alphanumeric number or name of the desired circuit or Circuit Group Note that the BOOT command can also be entered as BO For example BOOT A3 Enter or BO ATMSWTCH Enter Set All Circuits to Power Up Defaults Type DPL and press Enter All circuits permitted by your account will be set to their default On Off status which is defined via the Circuit Parameters Menu as described in Section 5 7 Notes When you have accessed command mode using an Administrator or SuperUser level account the Default command will be applied to all circuits When you have accessed command mode using an account that permits only User level command
80. at x Enter BOOT Initiate Boot Cycle Initiates a boot cycle at the selected circuit s or Circuit Group s When a Boot cycle is performed the RPC will first switch the selected circuit s Off then pause for the user defined Boot Sequence Delay Period then switch the circuit s back on The BOOT command can also be entered as BO Notes When this command is invoked in Administrator Mode or SuperUser Mode it can be applied to all RPC circuits and Circuit Groups When this command is invoked in User Mode it can only be applied to the circuits and or Circuit Groups that have been enabled for the account When the BOOT command is used to reboot more than one plug the Boot Sequence Delay Periods will be applied as described in Section 5 7 Availability Administrator SuperUser User Format BOOT s Y Enter or Bo s Enter Where s The number or name of the circuit s or Circuit Group s that you intend to boot To apply the command to several circuits enter a plus sign between each circuit number To apply the command to a range of circuits enter the numbers for the first and last circuits in the range separated by a colon character To apply the command to all circuits allowed by your account enter an asterisk character Y Optional Suppresses the command confirmation prompt Example Assume that your account allows access to Circuit A2 and Circuit A3 To initiate a boot cycle at Circuits
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82. ccept addresses in either IPv4 or IPv6 format 2 Allow List Enter the IP Address es for the clients that you wish to allow Note that if an IP Address is found in the Allow list the client will be allowed to connect and the RPC will not check the Deny list 8 Text Interface Note the number for the first empty field in the Allow list then type that number at the command prompt press Enter and then follow the instructions in the resulting submenu Web Browser Interface Place the cursor in the first empty field in the parameters menu then key in the desired IP Address operators wild cards and or net mask pairs 3 DenyList Enter the IP Address es for the clients that you wish to deny Note that if the client s IP Address is not found in the Deny List that client will be allowed to connect Use the same procedure for entering IP Addresses described in Step 2 above 5 40 Basic Configuration 5 9 3 2 Linux Operators and Wild Cards In addition to entering a specific IP address or partial IP address in the Allow or Deny list you may also use standard Linux operators or wild cards In most cases the only operator used is EXCEPT and the only wild card used is ALL but more experienced Linux users may note that other operators and wild cards may also be used EXCEPT This operator creates an exception in either the allow list or deny list For example if the Allow list includes a line which reads 192 EXCEPT 192
83. ccount allows access to Circuit A2 and Circuit A3 To switch Circuits A2 and AS On without displaying the optional command confirmation prompt invoke following command line ON A2 A3 Y Enter 17 7 Command Reference Guide OFF Switch Circuit s OFF Switches selected circuits s or Circuit Group s Off as described in Section 9 2 2 When the OFF command is used to switch more than one circuit Boot Sequence Delay Period will be applied as described in Section 5 7 The OFF command can also be entered as OF Note When this command is invoked in Administrator Mode or SuperUser Mode it can be applied to all RPC circuits and Circuit Groups When invoked in User Mode the command can only be applied to the circuits and or Circuit Groups that are enabled for the account Availability Administrator SuperUser User Format OFF s Y Enter or OF s v Enter Where s The number or name of the circuit s or Circuit Group s that you intend to Switch Off To apply the command to several circuits enter a plus sign between each circuit number To apply the command to a range of circuits enter the numbers for the first and last circuits in the range separated by a colon character To apply the command to all circuits allowed by your account enter an asterisk character Y Optional Suppresses the command confirmation prompt Example Assume that your account allows access to Circuit A2 and Circuit A3 To
84. cess to the same set of basic parameters and parameters selected via one interface will also be applied to the other To access the configuration menus proceed as follows e Text Interface Refer to the Help Screen H and then enter the appropriate command to access the desired menu When the configuration menu appears key in the number for the parameter you wish to define and follow the instructions in the resulting submenu Web Browser Interface Use the links and fly out menus on the left hand of the screen to access the desired configuration menu To change parameters click in the desired field and key in the new value or select a value from the pull down menu To apply newly selected parameters click on the Change Parameters button at the bottom of the menu or the Set button next to the field The following sections describe options and parameters that can be accessed via each of the configuration menus Please note that essentially the same set of parameters and options are available to both the Web Browser Interface and Text Interface Notes e Configuration menus are only available when you have logged into command mode using a password that permits Administrator Level commands SuperUser accounts are able to view configuration menus but are not allowed to change parameters Configuration menus are not available when you are communicating with the RPC via PDA When defining parameters via the Text Interface make ce
85. circuit that is already being switched or rebooted by a previous command then the new command will be placed into a queue until the circuit is ready to receive additional commands Busy Circuits If the Status column in the Circuit Status Screen includes an asterisk this means that the circuit is currently busy and is in the process of completing a previously issued command If a new command is issued to a busy circuit then the new command will placed into a queue to be executed later when the circuit is ready to receive additional commands Circuit Name Wild Card It is not always necessary to enter the entire circuit name Circuit names can be abbreviated in command lines by entering the first character s of the name followed by an asterisk For example a circuit named SERVER can be specified as S Note however that this command would also be applied to any other circuit name that begins with an S Suppress Command Confirmation Prompt When the ON Switch Circuit On OFF Switch Circuit Off BooT Reboot Circuit or DPL Default All Circuits commands are invoked the Y option can be included to override the Command Confirmation Sure prompt For example to reboot Circuit A4 without displaying the Sure prompt type BOOT A4 Y Enter Enter Key Most commands are invoked by pressing Enter Configuration Menus To exit from a configuration menu press Esc 17 1 Command Reference Guide 17 2 Comm
86. circuit two or more specific circuits or a range of circuits S Displays configuration details and ON Off status for all switched circuits S s Displays On Off status for an individual circuit where s is the name or number of the desired circuit S sts Displays On Off status for two or more specific circuits where s is the number or name of each desired circuit A plus sign is entered between each circuit number or name S s s Displays On Off status for a range of circuits where s is the number or name of the circuit at the beginning and end of the range of desired circuits A colon is entered between the two circuit numbers or names that mark the beginning of the range and the end of the range The Status Screens 8 4 The Circuit Group Status Screen The Circuit Group Status screen shows the configuration details and On Off status for the RPC s user defined Circuit Groups Notes When the Circuit Group Status Screen is viewed by an Administrator or SuperUser level account all RPC circuits and circuit groups are listed When the Circuit Status Screen is viewed by a User or ViewOnly level account the screen will list only the circuit groups that are allowed by that account In order to display the Circuit Group Status screen you must first define at least one Circuit Group as described in Section 5 6 To display the Circuit Group Status Screen via the Text Interface type SG and then press Enter
87. click on the OK button username ip address Notes e The username entered must be a valid username that has been previously defined via the RPC User Directory as described in Section 5 5 The IP Address host name can either be the address to the machine that you are currently communicating with via the Web Browser Interface or you can enter the IP adaress for another RPC unit providing that the username entered is present on the other RPC unit too After the username and host name are entered the RPC will prompt you to enter your password Key in the password that has been defined for the username entered in step 3 above and then click on the OK button The RPC will display the Circuit Status Screen followed by the RPC gt command prompt You may now invoke RPC commands as described in Section 9 2 and 17 To terminate the SSH Session type X and press Enter Operation 9 4 2 Initiating a Telnet Session via the Web Browser Interface To initiate a Telnet Session from the RPC Web Browser Interface proceed as follows 1 Place the cursor over the SSH Telnet Connect button on the left hand side of the screen When the flyout menu appears click on the Telnet option Note f the RSP displays a message that indicates that your browser does not include the Java plugin go to the Java website and download the latest version of the Java plugin 2 Login to the Telnet Session a The RPC will display the login prompt
88. col is used to communicate with the VMR NPS unit Default undefined Secondary Host IPv4 Defines the IP address or domain name for the secondary falloack LDAP server when IPv4 protocol is used Default undefined Secondary Host IPv6 Defines the IP address or domain name for the secondary falloack LDAP server when IPv6 protocol is used Default undefined 5 45 Basic Configuration LDAP Port Defines the port that will be used to communicate with the LDAP server Default 389 TLS SSL Enables Disables TLS SSL encryption Note that when TLS SSL encryption is enabled the LDAP Port should be set to 636 Default Off Bind Type Sets the LDAP bind request password type In the Text Interface when the Bind Type is set to Kerberos the LDAP menu will include an additional prompt used to select Kerberos parameters In the Web Interface Kerberos parameters are defined using the prompts at the bottom of the menu Default Simple Search Bind DN The username that will be allowed to search the LDAP directory Default undefined Search Bind Password The Password for the user who is allowed to search the LDAP directory Default undefined User Search Base DN The directory location for user searches Default undefined User Search Filter Selects the attribute that lists the user name Note that this attribute should always end with s no quotes Default undefined Group Membership Attribute
89. cted to the other port When disabled breaks will be refused at this port Default 2 On Multiple Logins Text Interface Only If the RPC is installed in an environment that does not include communication via an open network local communication only then the Multiple Logins parameter can be used to determine whether or not multiple users will be able to communicate with the unit at the same time If this parameter is set to Off then only one user will be allowed to communicate with the unit at a time Default On 5 54 Basic Configuration 5 9 2 Network Parameters In the Text Interface these parameters are accessed via the main Network Configuration menu which can be activated by typing N for IPv4 parameters or N6 for IPv6 parameters and then pressing Enter In the Web Browser Interface these parameters are found by placing the cursor over the Network Configuration link on the left hand side of the screen and then clicking on the Network Parameters link in the resulting fly out menu Note The P Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address and DHCP status cannot be changed via the Web Browser Interface In order to change these parameters you must access the RPC via the Text Interface IP Address Defaults IPv4 192 168 168 168 IPv6 undefined Subnet Mask IPv4 Only Default 255 255 255 0 Subnet Prefix IPv6 Only Default undefined Gateway Address Default undefined DHCP Enables Disabl
90. ction column for the desired circuit s then select the desired switching option from the dropdown menu and click on the Confirm Circuit Actions button When the Confirm Circuit Actions button is pressed the RPC will display a screen which lists the selected action s and asks for confirmation before proceeding To implement the selected action s click on the Execute Circuit Actions button The RPC will display a screen which indicates that a switching operation is in progress then display the Circuit Status screen when the command is complete At that time the Status Screen will list the updated On Off status of each circuit Notes When switching and reboot operations are initiated Boot Sequence Delay times will be applied as described in Section 5 7 If a switching or reboot command is directed to a circuit that is already in the process of being switched or rebooted by a previous command then the new command will be placed in a queue until the circuit is ready to receive additional commands If the Status column in the Circuit Control Screen includes an asterisk this means that the corresponding circuit is busy completing a previously invoked command When the Circuit Control Screen is displayed by an account that permits Administrator or SuperUser level commands all switched circuits will be displayed When the Circuit Control Screen is displayed by a User level account the screen will only include the switched ci
91. ctory 0 eee 5 25 5 6 1 Viewing Circuit Groups lisse n 5 25 5 6 2 Adding Circuit Groups 2 0 eee 5 26 5 6 3 Modifying Circuit Groups 0 0 een 5 26 5 6 4 Deleting Circuit Groups 0 0 cee teens 5 26 5 7 Defining Circuit Parameters 6 0 ect eh 5 27 5 7 1 The Boot Priority Parameter llle 5 28 5 7 1 1 Example 1 Change Circuit A3 to Priority 1 5 28 5 7 1 2 Example 2 Change Circuit A4 to Priority 2 5 29 5 8 Serial Port Configuration lisse n 5 30 5 9 Network Configuration sess n 5 33 5 9 4 Network Port Parameters nananana 5 34 5 9 8 Network Parameters 0 0000 ee hme 5 35 5 9 3 IP Sec rity oos ocu white nit vedo bok PR ee RE pe eR sg Ae xk reds 5 39 5 9 3 1 Adding IP Addresses to the Allow and Deny Lists 5 40 5 9 3 2 Linux Operators and Wild Cards 00000 ee eens 5 41 5 9 3 3 IP Security Examples 5 41 5 9 4 Static Route ce eee Pie ea de ee ERE DER ee ei 5 42 5 9 5 Domain Name Server ee 5 42 5 9 6 SNMP Access Parameters 00 0 0 cece eee ree 5 42 5 9 7 SNMP Trap Parameters islssssllse ee 5 44 59 8 LDAP Parameters vov ee ED ERR RRPEEFepRi ww Saw tee 5 45 5 9 8 1 Adding LDAP Groups 0 0 cece eee eee 5 47 5 9 82 Viewing LDAP Groups 2 0 auauna eee eee 5 48 5 9 8 3 Modifying LDAP Groups 0 000 c eee ee
92. d Reference Guide 1 2 cece eee eee eee eee eee 17 1 17 1 Command Conventions nens 17 1 17 2 Command Summary 00 cette s 17 2 17 3 Command Set 3 cin ba bcc cere Peor NEU PET der iP Rx Rp Das 17 3 17 3 1 Display Commands ssssseseeeeee ns 17 8 17 3 2 Control Commands ssssseses eee 17 6 17 3 3 Configuration Commands ssseseeleeeeeeeeh 17 11 Appendices A Specifications easi ci Ri Rum ER ER eR died Qe seed wile as EBORE ade aan Apx 1 A 1 RPC 4850Series Units ren Apx 1 A 2 RPC 40L8A4 Series Units llslsseesseeeee eh Apx 2 B Interface Descriptions cece RII II Hh Apx 3 B 1 RS232 Console Port RPC 4850 Series Units elles eee Apx 3 B 2 RS232 Console Port RPC 40L8A4 Series Units llli isle esses Apx 3 C Customer ServIC6 s 22x nu recs heb ac Bee JEU CEU ces RT ie ie de e ie Ree Tau e Apx 4 Table of Contents List of Figures 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 4 1 4 2 5 1 5 2 14 1 B 1 B 2 Front Panel Model RPC 4850 48V Shown 0 0 c eee eee eee nee 2 1 Back Panel Model RPC 4850 48V Shown 0 00 cece eee esee 2 2 Front Panel Model RPC 40L8A4 Shown 0 0 eee nes 2 3 Back Panel Model RPC 40L8A4 Shown 0 0 e eee ett 2 4 DC Input Block Terminal RPC 40L8A4 Series Protective Cover Not Shown 3 2 DC Output Terminal Blocks RPC 40L8A4 Series Fuses Not Show
93. d modem the Hang Up string is often useful for controlling modems that do not use the DTR line Default undefined Reset No Dialtone Interval Determines how often the Reset String will be sent to the modem at this port and also sets the trigger value for the No Dialtone Alarm For more information on the No Dialtone Alarm please refer to Section 7 8 Default 15 Minutes No Dialtone Alarm Enable When this item is On the No Dialtone Alarm can be enabled as described in Section 7 8 When the No Dialtone Alarm is enabled the RPC can provide notification if the unit detects that a phone line connected to a modem installed at this port is dead Default Off Periodic Reset Location The IP address or URL for the website that will be used to keep the PPP connection alive when not in use The RPC will regularly ping the selected IP address or URL in order to keep the connection alive undefined Notes In order to select a domain name as the Periodic Reset Location you must first define the Domain Name Servers as described in Section 5 9 5 The IP Address P t P and Subnet Mask parameters cannot be defined by the user and will be automatically supplied by the ISP when a PPP communication is started PPP Phone Number The phone number for the line that will be used for PPP communication undefined User Name The user name for the ISP account that will be used for PPP communication undefined Password
94. d to the customer or downloaded from WTI Place the upgrade CDR in your disk drive or copy the file to your hard drive 2 Access Text Interface command mode via Serial Port Telnet or SSH client session using a username password and port that permit Administrator level commands 16 1 Upgrading MPC Firmware When the command prompt appears type UF and then press Enter The RPC will display a screen which offers the following options a Start FTP SFTP Servers Only Do NOT default parameters To proceed with the upgrade while retaining user defined parameters type 1 and press Enter All existing parameter settings will be restored when the upgrade is complete b Start FTP SFTP Servers amp Default Keep IP parameters amp SSH Keys To proceed with the upgrade and default all user defined parameters except for the IP Parameters and SSH Keys type 2 and press Enter When the upgrade is complete all parameter settings except the IP Parameters and SSH Keys will be reset to factory default values c Start FTP SFTP Servers amp Default Default ALL parameters To proceed with the upgrade and reset parameters to default settings type 3 and press Enter When the upgrade is complete all parameters will be set to default values d Start FTP SFTP Servers for Slip Stream Upgrade This option will upgrade only the WTI Management Utility without updating the RPC s operating firmware To update the WTI Management Utility onl
95. ddresses Defines the IP addresses for the Syslog Daemon s that will receive log records generated by the RPC Allows definition of IP addresses for both a primary Syslog Daemon and an optional secondary Syslog Daemon SYSLOG Addresses can be entered in either IPv4 or IPv6 format or in domain name format up to 64 characters For more information please refer to Section 11 Default undefined Notes The RPC includes a Ping Test Ping Syslog Address function that is used to ping the user selected Syslog IP Address to verify that a valid IP address has been entered In order for the Ping Test feature to function your network and or firewall must be configured to allow ping commands In addition to the Ping Test feature the TEST command in the Text Interface or the Test option in the Web Browser Interface can also be used to ping the currently defined Syslog Addresses in order to make certain that the IP addresses are responding Ping Access Configures the RPC s response to ping commands Ping Access can be set to block all ping commands allow all ping commands or only accept ping commands from user specified IP addresses Limited When the Limited option is selected up to four permitted IP address can be defined via the submenu Note that disabling Ping Access at the Network Port will not effect the operation of the Ping No Access Alarm Default Allow All Raw Socket Access Enables disables Raw Socket Protocol access
96. de a numerical value that indicates the number of the serial port where the lockout occurred lockoutClearTrap Indicates that the Invalid Access Lockout Alarm has been cleared powercycleSetTrap Indicates that the Power Cycle Alarm has been triggered Note that there is no corresponding Clear Trap for the Power Cycle Alarm lostCommSetTrap Indicates that the Lost Communication Alarm has been triggered lostOptoVoltageSetTrap Indicates that the Lost Voltage Alarm has been triggered at a unit that includes opto sensors lostOptoVoltageClearTrap Indicates that the Lost Voltage Alarm has been cleared at a unit that includes opto sensors 13 7 Operation via SNMP noDialtoneSetTrap Indicates that the No Dialtone Alarm has been triggered noDialtoneClearTrap Indicates that the No Dialtone Alarm has been cleared emergencyShutoffSetTrap Indicates that an emergency shut off has been implemented For more information regarding the Emergency Shut Off feature please contact WTI Tech Support at service wti com emergencyShutoffClearTrap Indicates that an emergency shut off has been cleared For more information regarding the Emergency Shut Off feature please contact WTI Tech Support at service wti com 13 8 14 Setting Up SSL Encryption This section describes the procedure for setting up a secure connection via an https web connection to the RPC Note SSL parameters cannot be defined via the Web Browser Interfac
97. defined Trigger Enable Enables Disables the trigger for this alarm When Disabled this alarm will be suppressed Default On Note To cancel an alarm without correcting the condition that caused the alarm simply toggle the Trigger Enable parameter Off and then back On again The Trigger Enable Notify Upon Clear Email Message and Address 1 2 and 3 Parameters all include Copy to All Triggers options that allow you to enable disable the corresponding parameter for all RPC alarms For example if the No Dialtone Alarm s Trigger Enable parameter is set to On Copy to All Triggers then all other RPC alarms will also be enabled Resend Delay Determines how long the RPC will wait to resend an email message generated by this alarm when the initial attempt to send the notification was unsuccessful Default 60 Minutes Alarm Configuration Notify Upon Clear When this item is enabled the RPC will send additional notification when the situation that caused the alarm has been corrected For example when Notify Upon Clear is enabled the RPC will send initial notification when it detects that the dialtone for the external modem has been lost and then send a second notification when it determines that the dialtone has been restored Default On Email Message Enables Disables email notification for this alarm Default On Address 1 2 and 3 These parameters are used to select which of the three email addresses defi
98. detailed information regarding the status of each port When this command is issued by a User level or View Only level account the resulting screen will only display parameters for the ports allowed by the account For more information please refer to Section 8 5 Availability Administrator SuperUser User ViewOnly Format sD Enter Response Displays Port Diagnostics Screen 17 3 Command Reference Guide SG Display Circuit Group Status Screen Displays the Circuit Group Status Screen which lists the available Circuit Groups the numbers of the circuits included in each Circuit Group the current On Off state the user defined Boot Sequence Delay value and the Default On Off value for each circuit For more information please refer to Section 8 4 Note n Administrator Mode all user defined Circuit Groups are displayed In SuperUser Mode User Mode and ViewOnly Mode the Circuit Group Status Screen will only include the Circuit Groups allowed by your account Availability Administrator SuperUser User ViewOnly Format ScG Enter SN Display Network Status Displays the Network Status Screen which lists active network connections to the RPC s Network Port For more information please refer to Section 8 2 Availability Administrator SuperUser User ViewOnly Format SN Enter RN Network Configuration Summary Displays a screen that lists currently selected communication settings LDAP status RADIUS status
99. ds from the terminal block Firmly insert the wire into the wire hole and push the wire into the hole until resistance is felt While holding the wire in place use a screwdriver with a 3mm wide blade to tighten the retaining screw the screwdriver that is used to tighten the retaining screw must be narrow enough to reach the retaining screw unobstructed Note that in order to properly secure the wire you must push down on the screwdriver while tightening the retaining screw until the screw is firmly seated Note f you have difficulty securing the wire to the terminal block make certain that you are using a screwdriver with a 3 mm wide blade or narrower and that the retaining screw and is tight enough to hold the wire in place Caution Do not over tighten the retaining screws The recommended maximum torque is 4 5 Ibf in 72 ozf in Tug on the wire to make certain that the wire is firmly held in place a a2 l as as DC Power Wires 14 to 24 Gauge Strip 0 5 Inch 11 to 13 mm V R Circuit A1 Voltage Circuit A1 Return 48 48 24 or 12 V DC Out Figure 3 2 DC Output Terminal Blocks RPC 40L8A4 Series Fuses Not Shown Getting Started 3 2 3 Output Terminal Fuses Note that each output terminal includes four fuses one for each circuit on the output terminal If a fuse is blown a red dot will appear in the clear cap as shown in Figure 3 3 To remove a fu
100. duled Reboot Name Assigns a name to this Scheduled Reboot Default undefined Circuit Action Determines whether the Scheduled Reboot will result in the circuit s being switched Off or cycled Off and then On again Reboot Note that when Off is selected the Day On option and the Time On option can be used to select a time and day when the circuit s will be switched back On again Default Off Time Determines the time of the day that this Scheduled Reboot will occur on Default 12 00 Day Access This prompt provides access to a submenu which is used to determine which day s of the week this Scheduled Reboot will be performed The Day Access parameter can also be used to schedule a daily reboot to schedule a daily reboot use the Day Access submenu to select every day of the week Default undefined Note f you wish to Schedule the RPC to switch an circuit On at one time and then switch the circuit Off at another time you must define two separate scheduled actions The first action would be used to switch the circuit On and the second action would be used to switch the circuit Off Reboot Options Circuit Access Determines which circuit s this Scheduled Reboot action will be applied to In the Text Interface circuits are selected by typing 9 pressing Enter and then following the instructions in the resulting submenu In the Web Browser Interface circuits are designated by clicking on the plu
101. e In order to set up SSL encryption you must contact the RPC via the Text Interface There are two different types of https security certificates Self Signed certificates and Signed certificates Self Signed certificates can be created by the RPC without the need to go to an outside service and there is no need to set up your domain name server to recognize the RPC The principal disadvantage of Self Signed certificates is that when you access the RPC command mode via the Web Browser Interface the browser will display a message which warns that the connection might be unsafe Note however that even though this message is displayed communication will still be encrypted and the message is merely a warning that the RPC is not recognized and that you may not be connecting to the site that you intended Signed certificates must be created via an outside security service e g VeriSign Thawte etc and then uploaded to the RPC unit to verify the user s identity In order to use Signed certificates you must contact an appropriate security service and set up your domain name server to recognize the name that you will assign to the RPC unit e g service wti com Once a signed certificate has been created and uploaded to the RPC you will then be able to access command mode without seeing the warning message that is normally displayed for Self Signed certificate access WEB ACCESS eth0 IPv4 HTTP 1 Enable On 2 Port 80
102. e function to disconnect and logout When you disconnect using the LogOut link or X command this ensures that the RPC has completely exited from command mode and is not waiting for the inactivity timeout period to elapse before allowing additional connections 10 SSH Encryption In addition to standard Telnet protocol the RPC also supports SSH connections which provide secure encrypted access via network In order to communicate with the RPC using SSH protocol your network node must include an appropriate SSH client Note that when the K Send SSH Key command is invoked the RPC can also provide you with a public SSH key which can be used to streamline connection to the RPC when using SSH protocol Although you can establish an SSH connection to the unit without the public key the public key provides validation for the RPC and once this key is supplied to the SSH client the client will no longer display a warning indicating that the RPC is nota recognized user when the client attempts to establish a connection The K command uses the following format K lt k gt Enter Where k is an argument that determines which type of public key will be displayed and the k argument offers the following options 1 SSH1 2 SSH2RSA 3 SSH2 DSA For example to obtain the public SSH key for an SSH2 RSA client type K 2 and then press Enter Note that when capturing the SSH key you can either configure your terminal applicat
103. e applied to Over Temperature Critical Alarm Load Shedding and vice versa The Load Shedding Configuration menus allow you to defined the following parameters Configure Loadshedding for Unit In the Text Interface this item is used to access the Load Shedding parameters listed below In the Web Browser Interface Load Shedding parameters are accessed via the Load Shedding button in the Temperature Alarm configuration menus Enable Enables Disables Load Shedding for the Over Temperature Alarm When enabled the RPC will switch the user specified circuits whenever the temperature exceeds the Alarm Set Threshold value Default Disable Circuit State Determines whether the selected circuits circuit groups will be switched On or Off when Load Shedding is enabled and temperature exceeds the user defined Alarm Set Threshold For example if the Circuit State is set to Off then the selected circuits circuit groups will be switched Off when the Alarm Set Threshold is exceeded Default Off Auto Recovery Enables Disables the Auto Recovery feature for the selected unit When both Load Shedding and Auto Recovery are enabled the RPC will return circuits to their former On Off state after the temperature falls below the Alarm Clear Threshold value This allows the RPC to undo the effects of the Load Shedding feature after the temperature returned to an acceptable level Default Off Circuit Access Determines which Circuit s wil
104. e eee 5 48 5 9 8 4 Deleting LDAP Groups ss esses eere 5 48 5 9 9 TACACS Parameters lssssleeesee ere 5 49 5 9 10 RADIUS Parameters 0 0 00 cc cece eee 5 51 5 9 10 1 Dictionary Support for RADIUS 00 0 0 e eee eee 5 53 5 9 11 Email Messaging Parameters 0 0 0 cece esee 5 54 5 10 Save User Selected Parameters 0 000 cece cette eee 5 55 5 10 1 Restore Configuration 5 55 6 Reboot Options a i 22 osc cde o ie rem ram rax ee EUR RE REA RUE REIR A Ron 6 1 6 14 Ping No Answer Reboot 0 0 cece ene 6 2 6 1 1 Adding Ping No Answer Reboots 0 00 0 e cece eee eee 6 2 6 1 2 Viewing Ping No Answer Reboot Profiles 0 0 lesse 6 4 6 1 3 Modifying Ping No Answer Reboot Profiles 0 000 eee eaee 6 4 6 1 4 Deleting Ping No Answer Reboot Profiles 0 0 0 0 eee eee 6 4 6 2 Scheduled Reboot nec tas veda kr dee bee UR dem PREIS REL EDU 6 5 6 2 1 Adding Scheduled Reboots 00 cece eese 6 5 6 2 2 Viewing Scheduled Reboot Actions liliis esee esses 6 6 6 2 8 Modifying Scheduled Reboots 0 0 cece eee eee 6 6 6 2 4 Deleting Scheduled Reboots 00 cece eee eee 6 6 iii Table of Contents 7 Alarm Configuration sere RE RR a aa o ee eee Eee e E OEE 7 1 7 1 The Over Temperature Alarms l l e 7 2 7 1 1 Over Temperature Alarms Load Shedding and Auto Recovery 7 4
105. e that this parameter is not available when the SNMP Version is set to V8 Default Public 5 9 7 SNMP Trap Parameters These menus are used to select parameters that will be employed when SNMP traps are sent For more information on SNMP Traps please refer to Section 12 Both the Text Interface and Web Browser Interface allow the following parameters to be defined Notes In the Text Interface SNMP Trap parameters are defined via two separate menus that are accessed via either the N command IPv4 or the N6 command IPv6 In the web browser interfrace SNMP Trap parameters are defined via two separate submenus that are accessed via the IPv4 or IPv6 flyout menus under the SNMP Traps link SNMP Manager 1 The IP Address for the first SNMP Manager For more information please refer to Section 12 Default Undefined Note n order to enable the SNMP Trap feature you must define at least one SNMP Manager SNMP Manager 2 Default undefined Trap Community Default Public Trap Version The assigned security level for SNMP traps Default V1 V3 Trap Engine ID The V3 SNMP agent s unique identifier Default undefined Ping Test Allows you to ping the IP addresses or domain names defined via the SNMP Manager 1 and SNMP Manager 2 prompts in order to check that a valid IP address or domain name has been entered Notes In order for the Ping Test feature to function your network and or firewa
106. e wire hole is open If the metal gate is closed the wire will not seat properly After inserting the wires tighten both screws to secure the wires to the connector and snap the connector in place on the back panel of the RPC 40L8A4 unit Caution Do not over tighten the retaining screws The recommended maximum torque is 4 5 Ibf in 72 ozf in Getting Started 3 3 Communicating with the RPC Unit In order to ensure security both Telnet and Web Browser Access are disabled when the RPC is shipped from the factory To enable Telnet and or Web Browser access please refer to Section 5 9 2 When properly installed and configured the RPC can allow command mode access via Telnet Web Browser SSH client modem or local PC Notes Default RPC serial port parameters are set as follows 9600 bps RTS CTS Handshaking 8 Data Bits One Stop Bit No Parity Although these parameters can be easily redefined for this Quick Start procedure it is recommended to configure your communications program to accept the default parameters The RPC features a default IP Address 192 168 168 168 and a default Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 This allows network access to command mode providing that you are contacting the RPC from a node on the same subnet When attempting to access the RPC from a node that is not on the same subnet please refer to the User s Guide for further configuration instructions 1 Access Command Mode The RPC includes two separate
107. eb browser s address bar and press Enter 2 Username Password Prompt A message box will prompt you to enter your username and password The default username is super all lower case no quotes and the default password is also super 3 Ifa valid username and password are entered the Circuit Control Screen will be displayed Note f a Login Banner has been defined as described in Section 5 3 then a banner page will appear before the command prompt is displayed The Login Banner can be used to display legal warnings or other information Basic Configuration 5 1 3 Access Via PDA In addition to the Web Browser Interface and Text Interface the RPC command mode can also be accessed by PDA devices Note however that due to nature of most PDAs only a limited selection of RPC operating and status display functions are available to users who communicate with the unit via PDA When the RPC is operated via a PDA device only the following functions are available Product Status Screen Section 8 1 Circuit Status Screen Section 8 3 Circuit Group Status Screen Section 8 4 Circuit Control Screen Section 9 1 1 Circuit Group Control Screen Section 9 1 2 These screens will allow PDA users to review Circuit Status and Circuit Group Status invoke switching and reboot commands and display the Site I D and firmware version Note however that PDA users are not allowed to change or review RPC configuration parameters To c
108. ed on first followed by the circuit that has been assigned the Boot Priority of 2 and so forth When you assign a boot priority to any given circuit then all subsequent circuits will have their priority lowered by one For more information on the Boot Priority parameter please refer to Section 5 7 1 Default All circuit prioritized according to Circuit Number 5 27 Basic Configuration 5 7 1 The Boot Priority Parameter Normally when an On or Reboot command is invoked the RPC will switch on its circuits in their default numeric order Although in many cases the default numeric order will work fine there are other cases where an individual device such as a router must be switched on first in order to support a second device that will be switched on later The Boot Priority Parameter simplifies the process of setting the order in which circuits are switched On by assigning a priority number to each circuit rather than by requiring the user to make certain that devices are always connected to the RPC in a set order Likewise when new devices are added to your equipment rack the Boot Priority Parameter eliminates the need to disconnect all existing devices and then rearrange the circuits connected to the RPC and re define circuit parameters to ensure that they are switched on in the desired order Notes No two circuits can be assigned the same Boot Priority number When a higher Boot Priority is assigned to any g
109. efault IPv4 Ping Interval Determines how often the Ping command will be sent to the selected IP Address The Ping Interval can be any whole number from 1 to 3 600 seconds Default 60 Seconds Note f ihe Ping Interval is set lower than 20 seconds it is recommended to define the IP Address or Domain Name parameter using an IP Address rather than a Domain Name This ensures more reliable results in the event that the Domain Name Server is unavailable Reboot Options Interval After Failed Ping Determines how often the Ping command will be sent after a previous Ping command receives no response Default 10 Seconds Ping Delay After PNA Action Determines how long the RPC will wait to send additional Ping commands after a Ping No Answer Reboot has been initiated Typically this option is used to allow time for a device to fully wake up after a Ping No Answer Reboot before attempting to Ping the device again Default 15 Minutes Consecutive Failures Determines how many consecutive failures of the Ping command must be detected in order to initiate a Ping No Answer Reboot For example if this value is set to 3 then after three consecutive Ping failures a Ping No Answer Reboot will be performed Default 5 Reboot Enables Disables the Ping No Answer Reboot function for the specified IP address When this item is disabled the RPC will not reboot the specified circuit s when a Ping No Answer is detected However
110. effect and also the time period over which invalid access attempts will be counted When an SSH Lockout occurs the offending MAC address will be prevented from establishing an SSH connection to the RPC for the defined SSH Lockout Duration period Default 2 Seconds Telnet Protection Enables Disables and configures the Invalid Access function for Telnet connections When this item is enabled and excessive Invalid Access Attempts via Telnet are detected then the RPC will lock out the offending MAC address for the user defined Telnet Lockout Duration Period or until the UL command is issued Note that for Telnet protection the lockout trigger is a function of the Telnet Hit Count parameter and the Telnet Lockout Duration Parameter Lockout Enable Enables Disables Invalid Access Lockout protection for Telnet connections Default Off Telnet Hit Count The number of invalid attempts that must occur during the length of time specified by the Telnet Lockout Duration period in order to trigger the Invalid Access Lockout feature for the Telnet protocol For example if the Telnet Hit Count parameter is set to 10 and the Telnet Lockout Duration parameter is set to 30 minutes then the RPC will lock out the offending MAC address for 30 minutes when over 10 invalid access attempts occur during any 30 minute long period Default 20 Telnet Lockout Duration This option selects both the length of time that a Telnet Lockout will remain
111. eny access to each circuit or circuit group In addition each access level also restricts the circuits and circuit groups that the account will be allowed to access Administrator Administrator level accounts are always allowed to control all circuits and circuit groups Circuit access cannot be disabled for Administrator level accounts SuperUser SuperUser accounts allow access to all circuits and circuit groups Circuit access cannot be disabled for SuperUser accounts User User level accounts are only allowed to issue switching commands to the circuits and circuit groups that have been specifically permitted via the Circuit Access parameter in the Add User and Modify User menus ViewOnly ViewOnly level accounts are not allowed to issue switching commands ViewOnly accounts can display the On Off state of circuits and circuit groups but are limited to the circuits and circuit groups specified by the account 5 4 3 Port Access The Port Access parameter is used to grant or deny access to the RPC DB9 Console Port Normally the Console port is used for connection to a local control device or an external modem The command access level will also determine which ports the account will be allowed to access as summarized below Administrator and SuperUser Accounts with Administrator or SuperUser level command access are always allowed to connect to the Console Port Port access cannot be disabled for Administrator and SuperU
112. er an asterisk in place of the name or number For example to Boot all circuits enter the following BO Enter Note When this command is invoked by a User level account it will only be applied to the circuits that are specifically allowed for that account Operation 9 3 The Automated Mode The Automated Mode allows the RPC to execute switching and reboot commands without displaying menus or generating response messages Automated Mode is designed to allow the RPC to be controlled by a device which can generate commands to control power switching functions without human intervention When Automated Mode is enabled the ON OFF BOOT DPL and X commands are executed without a Sure confirmation prompt and without command response messages the only reply to these commands is the command prompt which is displayed when the command is complete Note that although Automated Mode can be enabled using either the Web Browser Interface or Text Interface Automated Mode is designed primarily for users who wish to send ASCII commands to the RPC without operator intervention and therefore does not specifically apply to the Web Browser Interface When Automated Mode is enabled the Web Browser Interface can still be used to invoke On Off Boot commands Notes When Automated Mode is enabled all RPC password security functions are disabled and users are able to access System Level command functions including the configuration
113. er defined IP address in order to make certain that the IP adaress is responding Basic Configuration 5 3 2 The Invalid Access Lockout Feature When properly configured and enabled the Invalid Access Lockout feature can watch all login attempts made via SSH connection Telnet connection web browser or the serial Console Port If the counter for any of these exceeds the user defined threshold for maximum invalid attempts then the corresponding port or protocol will be automatically disabled for the length of time specified by the Lockout Duration parameter When Invalid Access Attempt monitoring is enabled for the serial Console Port the RPC will count invalid access attempts at the serial Console Port If the number of invalid access attempts exceeds the defined Lockout Attempts trigger value the RPC will lock the serial Console Port for the defined Lockout Duration period When Invalid Access Attempt monitoring for SSH Telnet or Web are selected a lockout will be triggered when the number of invalid access attempts during the defined Lockout Duration period exceeds the defined Hit Count for the protocol For example if the SSH Hit Count is set at 10 and the SSH Lockout Duration period is set at 120 seconds then if over 10 invalid access attempts are detected within 120 seconds the RPC will then lock out the MAC address that generated the excessive attempts for 120 seconds Note that when an Invalid Access Lockout occurs you can either
114. ermines which circuit groups the members of this LDAP Group will be allowed to control Default undefined Service Access Determines whether members of this LDAP group will be allowed to access command mode via the serial Console Port via Telnet SSH or via both methods Default Serial Port On Telnet SSH On Web On Note After you have defined LDAP Group parameters make certain to save changes before proceeding In the Web Browser Interface click on the Add LDAP Group button to save parameters in the Text Interface press the Esc key several times until the RPC displays the Saving Configuration message 5 47 Basic Configuration 5 9 8 2 Viewing LDAP Groups If you need to examine an existing LDAP group definition the View LDAP Groups function can be used to review the group s parameters and Circuit Access Settings 5 9 8 3 Modifying LDAP Groups If you want to modify an existing LDAP Group in order to change parameters or circuit access rights the Modify LDAP Group function can be used to reconfigure group parameters To Modify an existing LDAP Group you must access the RPC command mode using a password that permits access to Administrator Level commands Once you have accessed the Modify LDAP Group menu use the menu options to redefine parameters in the same manner that is used for the Add LDAP Group menu as discussed in Section 5 9 8 1 Note After you have finished modifying LDAP Group parameters make c
115. ers in the same manner employed for the Add User menu as discussed in Section 5 5 2 Note After you have finished changing parameters make certain to save the changes before proceeding In the Web Browser Interface click on the Modify User button to save parameters in the Text Interface press the Esc key several times until the RPC displays the Saving Configuration message 5 5 4 Deleting User Accounts This function is used to delete individual user accounts Note that the Delete User function is only available when you have accessed command mode using a password that permits Administrator Level commands Notes Deleted accounts cannot be automatically restored The RPC allows you to delete the default super account which is included to permit initial access to command mode Before deleting the super account make certain to create another account that permits Administrator Access If you do not retain at least one account with Administrator Access you will not be able to invoke Administrator level commands 5 24 Basic Configuration 5 6 The Circuit Group Directory The Circuit Group Directory allows you to designate groups of circuits that are dedicated to a similar function and will most likely be switched or rebooted all at the same time or controlled by the same type of user account For example an individual equipment rack might include an assortment of devices that belong to different departments or cl
116. ertain to save the changes before proceeding In the Web Browser Interface click on the Modify LDAP Group button to save parameters in the Text Interface press the Esc key several times until the RPC displays the Saving Configuration message and the cursor returns to the command prompt 5 9 8 4 Deleting LDAP Groups The Delete LDAP Group function is used to delete LDAP Groups that are no longer in use In order to Delete an existing LDAP Group you must access the RPC command mode using a password that permits access to Administrator Level commands 5 48 Basic Configuration 5 9 9 TACACS Parameters The TACACS Configuration Menus offer the following options Enable Enables disables the TACACS feature at the Network Port Default Off Primary Address Defines the IP address or domain name up to 64 characters for your primary TACACS server Default undefined Secondary Address Defines the IP address or domain name up to 64 characters for your secondary fallback TACACS server if present Default undefined Secret Word Defines the shared TACACS Secret Word for both TACACS servers Default undefined Fallback Timer Determines how long the RPC will continue to attempt to contact the primary TACACS Server before falling back to the secondary TACACS Server Default 2 15 Seconds Fallback Local Determines whether or not the RPC will fallback to its own password username directory when an authen
117. es Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol When this option is On the RPC will perform a DHCP request Note that in the Text Interface the MAC address for the RPC is listed on the Network Status Screen Default Off Note Before configuring this feature make certain your DHCP server is set up to assign a known fixed IP address You will need this new IP address in order to reestablish a network connection with the RPC unit P Security Provides access to a submenu that is used to enable and define the IP Security filter as described in Section 5 9 3 Default Off Static Route Provides access to a submenu that is used to enable and define Static Route functions as described in Section 5 9 4 Default Off DNS Servers Provides access to a submenu that is used to define Domain Name Server parameters as described in Section 5 9 5 Default undefined Negotiation Text Interface Only This parameter can be used to solve synchronization problems when the RPC unit negotiates communication parameters with another device Default Auto Notes f the other device is set for automatic negotiation then the RPC s Negotiation parameter should also be set to Auto e f the other device is not set for automatic negotiation then the RPC s Negotiation parameter should be set to match the other device e g 100 Full Telnet Access Enables disables Telnet access When Telnet Access is Off users will not be allowed t
118. es the Console Port interface Note that RPC 4850 series units differ from RPC 40L8A4 series units as follows RPC 4850 Series Units The RPC 4850 Console Port is a male RS232C DB9 connector RPC 40L8A4 Series Units The RPC 40L8A4 Console Port is a female RS232C RJ45 connector 4 5 1 Connecting a Local PC Use the supplied null modem cable to connect your PC Console port to the RPC Console RS232 Port Make certain that the Serial Port Mode is set to Normal as described in Section 5 8 4 5 2 Connecting an External Modem When connecting directly to an external modem use a standard AT to Modem cable Make certain that the modem is initialized at the same default parameters as the RPC Console Port Make certain that the RPC Serial Port Mode is set to Modem as described in Section 5 8 Hardware Overview 4 6 Connecting the Network Cable The Network Port is an RJ45 Ethernet jack for connection to a TCP IP network Connect your 10Base T cable to the Network Port Note that the RPC includes a default IP address 192 168 168 168 and a default subnet mask 255 255 255 0 When installing the RPC in a working network environment it is recommended to define network parameters as described in Section 5 9 Note The RPC features a 10 100Base T auto negotiating Interface speed and duplex mode will be automatically negotiated When connecting to a 100Base T interface most router switches will autosense to determine if the device i
119. eters Access the SNMP Trap Parameters Menu as described in Section 5 9 7 Set the following a SNMP Managers 1 and 2 The address es that will receive SNMP Traps that are generated by one of the Alarms discussed in Section 7 Consult your network administrator to determine the IP address es for the SNMP Manager s then use the Network Parameters menu to set the IP address for each SNMP Manager Note that it is not necessary to define both SNMP Managers Notes To enable the SNMP Trap feature you must define at least one SNMP Manager SNMP Traps are automatically enabled when at least one SNMP Manager has been defined The SNMP Trap submenu in the Text Interface includes a Ping Test function that can be used to ping the user selected SNMP Managers to verify that a valid IP address has been entered In order for the Ping Test feature to function your network and or firewall must be configured to allow ping commands b Trap Community Consult your network administrator and then use the Network Parameters menus to set the Trap Community Once SNMP Trap Parameters have been defined the RPC will send an SNMP Trap each time an alarm is triggered 12 1 13 Operation via SNMP If SNMP Access Parameters have been defined as described in Section 5 9 6 then you will be able to manage user accounts control power and reboot switching and display unit status via SNMP This section describes SNMP communication with the RPC unit and
120. fault On Alarm Configuration Email Message Enables Disables email notification for this alarm Default On Address 1 2 and 3 These parameters are used to select which of the three email addresses defined via the Email Messages menu see Section 5 9 11 will receive the email alarm notification messages generated by this alarm The Address parameters can be used to select one or any combination of the addresses defined via the Email Messages menu Default All On Note f Email addresses have been previously specified then the text under the parameters will list the current user defined email addresses Subject This parameter is used to define the text that will appear in the Subject field for all email notification messages generated by this alarm Default Alarm Lost Voltage Line In Alarm Configuration 7 4 The Ping No Answer Alarm The Ping No Answer Alarm is intended to provide notification when one of the IP addresses defined via the Ping No Answer Reboot feature described in Section 6 1 fails to respond to a Ping command When one of the user defined IP addresses fails to answer a Ping command the RPC can provide notification via Email Syslog Message or SNMP Trap Notes In order for the Ping No Answer Alarm to work properly your network and or firewall as well as the device at the target IP address must be configured to allow ping commands In order for this alarm to function IP Addres
121. fault User 5 21 Basic Configuration Port Access Determines whether or not the account will be allowed to connect to the serial Console Port Defaults Administrator and SuperUser Always Enabled User Disabled Note ViewOnly level accounts cannot be granted access to the Console Port Circuit Access Determines which circuit s this account will be allowed to control Defaults Administrator and SuperUser All Circuits On User All Circuits Off ViewOnly All Circuits Off Notes Administrator and SuperUser level accounts always have access to all circuits User level accounts will only have access to the circuits that are defined via the Circuit Access parameter ViewOnly accounts are allowed to display the Circuit Status Screen but are limited to the circuits specified by the account ViewOnly accounts are not allowed to invoke switching and reboot commands Circuit Group Access Determines which circuit groups this account will be allowed to control For more information on Circuit Groups please refer to Section 5 6 Defaults Administrator and SuperUser All Circuit Groups On User All Circuit Groups Off ViewOnly All Circuit Groups Off Notes In order to use this feature Circuit Groups must first be defined as described in Section 5 6 Administrator and SuperUser level accounts will always have access to all circuit groups User Level accounts will only have access to the circuit gro
122. fine network parameters for the IPv4 protocol type N and press Enter To define network parameters for the IPv6 protocol type N6 and press Enter Web Browser Interface Place the cursor over the Network Configuration link on the left hand side of the screen When the fly out menu appears click on the appropriate link to display the desired menu Note that some submenus offer the option to define IPv4 or IPv6 parameters and that IPv4 and IPv6 menus include a button that can be used to jump to the other protocol 5 33 Basic Configuration 5 9 1 Network Port Parameters In the Text Interface these parameters are found in the main Network Configuration menu In the Web Browser Interface these parameters are found by placing the cursor over the Network Configuration link on the left hand side of the screen and then clicking on the Network Port Parameters link in the resulting fly out menu Administrator Mode Permits denies port access to accounts that allow Administrator or SuperUser level commands When enabled Permit the port will be allowed to invoke Administrator and SuperUser level commands providing they are issued by an account that permits them If disabled Deny then accounts that permit Administrator and SuperUser level commands will not be allowed to access command mode via this port Default Permit Logoff Character Defines the Logoff Character for this port This determines which command s must be
123. function The RPC will display a screen which allows you to modify parameters for the selected Scheduled Reboot action Note that this screen functions identically to the Add Scheduled Reboot menu as discussed in Section 6 2 1 6 2 4 Deleting Scheduled Reboots After you have defined one or more Scheduled Reboot actions you can delete Reboot actions that are no longer needed using the Delete Scheduled Reboot feature In order to delete an existing Scheduled Reboot access the command mode using a password that allows Administrator level commands and then use the Scheduled Reboot menu s Delete Scheduled Reboot function 7 Alarm Configuration When properly configured RPC units can monitor rack temperature ping command response and other factors at network installation sites If user defined trigger levels for temperature are exceeded the RPC can also perform load shedding automatically shutting off user designated power circuits in order to reduce the amount of heat generated in the rack When temperatures return to acceptable levels the RPC can then switch circuits back on again When any of the user defined alarms are triggered the RPC can send an alarm message to the proper personnel via Email Syslog Message or SNMP trap This section describes the procedure for setting up the RPC to send alarm messages when critical situations are detected For instructions regarding configuration of the Log function please refer to Secti
124. g that the CSR has been successfully created b When the Web Access Menu is re displayed press Esc several times until you exit from the Network Parameters menu and the Saving Configuration message is displayed After the new configuration has been saved test the Self Signed certificate by accessing the RPC via the Web Interface using an HTTPS connection a Before the connection is established the RPC should display the warning message described previously This indicates that the Self Signed certificate has been successfully created and saved b Click on the Yes button to proceed The RPC will prompt you to enter a user name and password After keying in your password the main menu should be displayed indicating that you have successfully accessed command mode 14 2 Creating a Signed Certificate To create a Signed certificate and eliminate the warning message first set up your domain name server to recognize the Common Name item 5 that you will assign to the unit Next complete steps one through five as described in Section 14 1 and then proceed as follows 1 Capture the Newly Created Certificate Type 13 and press Enter View CSR The RPC will prompt you to configure your communications Telnet program to receive the certificate Set up your communications program to receive a binary file and then press Enter to capture the file and save it This is the Code Signing Request that you will send to the outside
125. hat they are specifically granted access to In addition Users are not allowed to view configuration menus or change configuration parameters ViewOnly Accounts with ViewOnly access are allowed to view Status Menus but are not allowed to invoke switching commands and cannot view configuration menus or change parameters ViewOnly accounts can display the Circuit Status Screen but can only view the status of circuits that are allowed by the account Section 17 2 summarizes command access for all four access levels In the default state the RPC includes one predefined account that provides access to Administrator commands and allows control of all RPC switched power circuits The default username for this account is super lowercase no quotation marks and the password for the account is also super Notes In order to ensure security it is recommended that when initially setting up the unit a new user account with Administrator access should be created and the super account should then be deleted f the RPC is reset to default parameters all user accounts will be cleared and the default super account will be restored 5 19 Basic Configuration 5 4 2 Circuit Access Each account can be granted access to a different selection of circuits and circuit groups When accounts are created the Circuit Access parameter and the Circuit Group Access parameter in the Add User menu or Modify User menu are used to grant or d
126. he W Who command displays more detailed information about the RPC s Serial Port Rather than listing general connection information the Port Parameters screen lists all defined parameters for the Serial port To display the Serial Port Parameters Screen type W and press Enter The W command uses the following format W xx Enter Note The Serial Port Parameters screen is only available via the Text Interface 9 Operation The RPC offers two separate command interfaces the Web Browser Interface and the Text Interface Both interfaces offer essentially the same command options and features and in most cases parameters defined via the Web Browser Interface will also apply when communicating via the Text Interface and vice versa Operation via the Web Browser Interface When using the Web Browser Interface switching commands are invoked via the Circuit Control Screen and Circuit Group Control Screen 9 1 1 The Circuit Control Screen Web Browser Interface The Circuit Control Screen lists the On Off status of the RPC s Switched Circuits and is used to control switching and rebooting of the circuits To invoke power switching commands first access the RPC command mode for more information see Section 5 1 After accessing command mode click on the Circuit Control link on the left hand side of the screen to display the Circuit Control Screen When the Circuit Control Screen appears click the down arrow in the A
127. he configuration error was made and the previously saved configuration has been overwritten by newer incorrect parameters then this function will not be able to restore the previously saved correct parameters To restore the previously saved configuration proceed as follows 1 Access command mode via the Text Interface using a username password that permits access to Administrator level commands see Section 5 1 1 2 Atthe RPC command prompt type I and press Enter The RPC will display a submenu that offers several different reboot options 3 Atthe submenu you may choose Item 5 Reboot amp Restore Last Known Working Configuration Type 5 and press Enter Note When invoking the I command to restore configuration parameters Item 5 is recommended 4 The RPC will reboot and previously saved parameters will be restored 15 5 16 Upgrading RPC Firmware When new improved versions of the RPC firmware become available either the Firmware Upgrade Utility recommended or the Upgrade Firmware function Text Interface only can be used to update the unit The following Section describes the procedure for updating the RPC unit using the Firmware Upgrade Utility or the Upgrade Firmware function 16 1 WMU Enterprise Management Software Recommended The preferred method for updating RPC units is via the WMU Enterprise Management Software that is included with the unit The WMU software allows you to manage fir
128. he Test Menu s Ping command is not effected by the status of the Network Parameters Menu s Ping Access function Availability Administrator Format TEST Enter 17 13 Appendix A Specifications A 1 RPC 4850 Series Units Power Input Output Voltage 48 VDC RPC 4850 48V Units 18 to 72 VDC RPC 4850 24V Units 18 to 72 VDC DC Inputs Two 2 Bus A and or Bus B 50 Amps Maximum per Bus Connector Terminal Block 10 Screws DC Output Circuits Eight 8 Connectors Terminal Block 8 Screws Load 15 Amps Max per Circuit Total for Circuits One through Eight not to exceed 50 Amps Control Ports Network Port Ethernet 10 100Base T Console Modem Port DB9M RS232C DTE RS232 Coding Serial ASCII 7 8 Bits No Parity 300 bps 115 Kbps Physical Environmental LED Indicators ON RDY RXD Circuit On 1 8 Size Height 3 5 8 9 cm 2 RU Width 19 0 48 3 cm Standard Rack Depth 9 5 24 1 cm Shipping Weight 13 Lbs 5 9 Kg Operating Temperature 32 F to 149 F 0 C to 65 C e Humidity 10 90 RH Apx 1 Appendices A 2 RPC 40L8A4 Series Units Power Input Output Voltage 48 VDC RPC 40L8A4 48 Units 18 to 72 VDC RPC 40L8A4 24 Units 18 to 75 VDC RPC 40L8A4 12 Units 9 to 36 VDC DC Inputs Two 2 Bus A and Bus B 40 Amps Maximum per Bus Connector Terminal Block 10 Screws DC Output Circuits Eight 8 Two Blocks of Four 4 Eur
129. hen proceed to Step 2 ii Via Telnet Start your Telnet Client and then Telnet to the RPC IP Address Wait for the connect message then proceed to Step 2 c Via Modem Use your communications program to dial the number for the external modem which you have connected to the RPC Console Port 2 Login Password Prompt A message will be displayed which prompts you to enter a username login name and password The default username is super all lower case no quotes and the default password is also super 3 Ifa valid username and password are entered the RPC will display the Circuit Status Screen Note f a Login Banner has been defined as described in Section 5 3 then a banner page will appear before the command prompt is displayed The Login Banner can be used to display legal warnings or other information Basic Configuration 5 1 2 The Web Browser Interface The Web Browser Interface consists of a series of web forms which can be used to select configuration parameters and perform reboot operations by clicking on buttons and or entering text into designated fields Note n order to use the Web Browser Interface Web Access must first be enabled via the Text Interface Network Parameters Menu N the RPC must be connected to a TCP IP network and your PC must be equipped with a JavaScript enabled web browser 1 Start your JavaScript enabled Web Browser key the RPC IP address default 192 168 168 168 into the w
130. here a dry contact has been opened or closed Note The Alarm Input Alarm is not available on RPC 4850 Series units To configure the Alarm Input Alarm you must first connect a dry contact relay to the alarm inputs on the RPC 40L8A4 back panel as described in Section 3 2 4 and then access the RPC 40L8A4 command mode using a password that permits Administrator Level commands The Power Cycle Alarm configuration menu offers the following parameters Trigger Enable Enables Disables the trigger for this alarm When Disabled this alarm will be suppressed Default On Note To cancel an alarm without correcting the condition that caused the alarm simply toggle the Trigger Enable parameter Off and then back On again The Trigger Enable Email Message and Address 1 2 and 3 Parameters all include Copy to All Triggers options that allow you to enable disable the corresponding parameter for all RPC 40L8A4 alarms For example if the Alarm Input Alarm s Trigger Enable parameter is set to On Copy to All Triggers then other RPC 40L8A4 alarms will also be enabled Resend Delay Determines how long the RPC 40L8A4 will wait to resend an email message generated by this alarm when the initial attempt to send the notification was unsuccessful Default 60 Minutes Notify Upon Clear When this item is enabled the RPC 40L8A4 will send additional notification when the situation that caused the alarm has been corrected For example when Not
131. ients In order to simplify the process of granting circuit access rights to the accounts that will control power to these devices you could assign all of the circuits for the devices belonging to Department A to a Circuit Group named Dept A and all of the circuits for devices belonging to Department B to a Circuit Group named Dept B When user accounts are defined later this would allow you to quickly grant access rights for all of the circuits for the devices belonging to Department A to the appropriate user accounts by merely granting access to the Dept A Circuit Group rather than by selecting the specific individual circuits for each user account Likewise Circuit Groups allow you to direct On Off Boot commands to a series of circuits without addressing each circuit individually Given the example above you could quickly reboot all circuits for Department A by either including the Dept A Circuit Group name in a BOOT command line via the Text Interface or by using the Circuit Group Control menu in the Web Browser Interface The Circuit Group Directory function is only available when you have logged into command mode using an account that permits Administrator commands In both the Text Interface and the Web Browser Interface the Circuit Group Directory menu offers the following functions View Circuit Group Directory Displays currently defined circuit access rights for any RPC Circuit Group as described in Section 5 6 1
132. ify Upon Clear is enabled the RPC 40L8A4 will send initial notification when it detects that the Alarm Input Alarm has been triggered and then send a second notification when it determines that the condition that triggered the alarm has been cleared Default On Email Message Enables Disables email notification for this alarm Default On Address 1 2 and 3 These parameters are used to select which of the three email addresses defined via the Email Messages menu see Section 5 9 11 will receive the email alarm notification messages generated by this alarm The Address parameters can be used to select one or any combination of the addresses defined via the Email Messages menu Default All On Note f Email addresses have been previously specified then the text under the parameters will list the current user defined email addresses Alarm Configuration Subject This parameter is used to define the text that will appear in the Subject field for all email notification messages generated by this alarm Default Alarm Power Cycle Alarm Input Parameters Provides access to a submenu that is used to Enable Disable the alarm at each Alarm Input name Alarm Inputs set trigger levels for each Alarm Input and also select load shedding parameters for each Alarm Input Notes The Alarm Input Alarm must be enabled in order to access the Alarm Input Parameters submenu Text Interface When accessing the Alarm Input
133. igns a name to the Circuit Group Default undefined Circuit Access Determines which circuits this Circuit Group will be allowed to control Default undefined Note After you have finished defining or editing Circuit Group parameters make certain to save the changes before proceeding In the Web Browser Interface click on the Add Circuit Group button to save parameters in the Text Interface press the Esc key several times until the RPC displays the Saving Configuration message and the cursor returns to the command prompt 5 6 3 Modifying Circuit Groups The Modify Circuit Group function allows you to edit existing Circuit Groups in order to change circuit access rights Note that this function is only available when you have accessed command mode using a password that permits Administrator Level commands Once you have accessed the Modify Circuit Group menu use the menu options to redefine parameters in the same manner that is used for the Add Circuit Group menu as discussed in Section 5 6 2 Note After you have finished changing or editing parameters make certain to save the changes before proceeding In the Web Browser Interface click on the Modify Circuit Groups button to save parameters in the Text Interface press the Esc key several times until the RPC displays the Saving Configuration message and the cursor returns to the command prompt 5 6 4 Deleting Circuit Groups This function is used to dele
134. iguration parameters via the Text Interface make certain that the RPC has saved the newly defined parameters before exiting from command mode To save parameters press the Esc key several times until you have exited from all configuration menus and the RPC displays the Saving Configuration menu and the cursor returns to the command prompt If newly defined configuration parameters are not saved prior to exiting from command mode then the RPC will revert to the previously saved configuration after you exit from command mode 5 10 1 Restore Configuration If you make a mistake while configuring the RPC unit and wish to return to the previously saved parameters the Text Interface s Reboot System command 1I offers the option to reinitialize the unit using previously backed up parameters This allows you to reset the unit to previously saved parameters even after you have changed parameters and saved them Notes The RPC will automatically backup saved parameters once a day shortly after Midnight This configuration backup file will contain only the most recently saved RPC parameters and will be overwritten by the next night s daily backup When the I command is invoked a submenu will be displayed which offers several Reboot options Option 5 is used to restore the configuration backup file The date shown next to option 5 indicates the date that you last changed and saved unit parameters f the daily automatic configuration
135. in The Trigger Enable Email Message and Address 1 2 and 3 Parameters all include Copy to All Triggers options that allow you to enable disable the corresponding parameter for all RPC alarms For example if the Power Cycle Alarm s Trigger Enable parameter is set to On Copy to All Triggers then other RPC alarms will also be enabled Email Message Enables Disables email notification for this alarm Default On Address 1 2 and 3 These parameters are used to select which of the three email addresses defined via the Email Messages menu see Section 5 9 11 will receive the email alarm notification messages generated by this alarm The Address parameters can be used to select one or any combination of the addresses defined via the Email Messages menu Default All On Note f Email addresses have been previously specified then the text under the parameters will list the current user defined email addresses Subject This parameter is used to define the text that will appear in the Subject field for all email notification messages generated by this alarm Default Alarm Power Cycle Alarm Configuration 7 7 The Alarm Input Alarm RPC 40L8A4 Series Units Only The Alarm Input Alarm can be used to monitor dry contacts that have been connected to the Alarm Inputs on the RPC 40L8A4 s back panel as described in Section 3 2 4 Typically the Alarm Input Alarm is used to detect open doors and other situations w
136. in effect and also the time period over which invalid access attempts will be counted When a Telnet Lockout occurs the offending MAC address will be prevented from establishing a Telnet connection to the RPC for the defined Telnet Lockout Duration period Default 2 Seconds Basic Configuration Web Protection Enables Disables and configures the Invalid Access function for Web connections When this item is enabled and excessive Invalid Access Attempts via Web are detected then the RPC will lock out the offending MAC address for the user defined Web Lockout Duration Period or until the UL command is issued Note that for Web protection the lockout trigger is a function of the Web Hit Count parameter and the Web Lockout Duration Parameter Lockout Enable Enables Disables Invalid Access Lockout protection for web connections Default Off e Web Hit Count The number of invalid attempts that must occur during the length of time specified by the Web Lockout Duration period in order to trigger the Invalid Access Lockout feature for Web access For example if the Web Hit Count parameter is set to 10 and the Web Lockout Duration parameter is set to 30 minutes then the RPC will lock out the offending MAC address for 30 minutes when over 10 invalid access attempts occur during any 30 minute long period Default 20 Web Lockout Duration This option selects both the length of time that a Web Lockout will remain in effect and also
137. ined Power Up Default values Circuits may be specified by name or number Notes If a switching or reboot command is directed to a circuit that is already being switched or rebooted by a previous command then the new command will be placed in a queue until the circuit is ready to receive additional commands If an asterisk appears in the Status column for any given circuit this indicates that the circuit is currently busy processing a previously issued command Commands are not case sensitive All commands are invoked by pressing Enter When the Circuit Control Screen is displayed by an account that permits Administrator level command access all switched circuits will be displayed When you have accessed command mode using an account that permits Administrator or SuperUser level commands then switching and reboot commands can be applied to all circuits When you have accessed command mode via a User level account switching and reboot commands can only be applied to the circuits that are specifically allowed for that account f command confirmation is enabled the RPC will display the Status Screen after commands are successfully completed When switching and reboot operations are initiated Boot Sequence Delay times will be applied as described in Section 5 7 When used in On Off Reboot command lines circuit names and circuit group names are not case sensitive Operation When switching and reboot comm
138. initial attempt to send notification was unsuccessful Default 60 Minutes Notify Upon Clear When this item is enabled the RPC will send additional notification when the situation that caused the alarm has been corrected For example when Notify Upon Clear is enabled the RPC will send initial notification when it detects that the temperature has exceeded the trigger value and then send a second notification when it determines that the temperature has fallen below the trigger value Default On Email Message Enables Disables email notification for this alarm Default On Address 1 2 and 3 These parameters are used to select which of the three email addresses defined via the Email Messages menu see Section 5 9 11 will receive the email alarm notification messages generated by this alarm The Address parameters can be used to select one or any combination of the addresses defined via the Email Messages menu Default All On Note f Email addresses have been previously defined then the text under the parameters will list the current user defined email addresses Subject This parameter is used to define the text that will appear in the Subject field for all email notification messages generated by this alarm Default Alarm Over Temperature Initial or Alarm Over Temperature Critical Load Shedding Provides access to a submenu which is used to configure and enable the Load Shedding feature for the
139. ion to receive the parameter file or simply copy and paste the resulting SSH key Notes Although the RPC does not support SSH1 the K 1 command will still return a key for SSHf1 When capturing the SSH key you can either configure your terminal application to receive the parameter file or simply copy and paste the resulting key 10 1 11 Syslog Messages The Syslog feature can create log records of each Alarm Event As these event records are created they are sent to a Syslog Daemon located at an IP address defined via the Network Parameters menu 11 1 Configuration If you wish to employ this feature you must set the real time clock and calendar via the System Parameters Menu and define the IP address for the Syslog Daemon via the Network Port Configuration menu To configure the Syslog function please proceed as follows 1 Access command mode Note that the following configuration menus are only available to accounts that permit Administrator level commands 2 System Parameters Menu Access the System Parameters Menu as described in Section 5 3 then set the following parameters a Set Clock and Calendar Set the Real Time Clock and Calendar and or configure and enable the NTP server feature 3 Network Parameters Menu Access the Network Parameters Menu as described in Section 5 9 then set the following parameters a Syslog IP Address Determine the IP address for the device that will run the Syslog D
140. istrator access to the serial port cannot be disabled Logoff Character The Logoff Character determines the command s or character s that must be issued at this port in order to disconnect this port from another port Note that the Logoff Character does not apply to Direct Connections Default 2 X Sequence Disconnect Enables Disables and configures the disconnect command This item offers the option to disable the Sequence Disconnect select a one character format or a three character format Default One Character Inactivity Timeout Enables and selects the Timeout Period for this port If enabled the Console Port will disconnect when no additional data activity is detected for the duration of the timeout period Default 5 Minutes Command Echo Enables or Disables command echo at the Console Port When disabled commands that are sent to the Console Port will still be invoked but the actual keystrokes will not be displayed on your monitor Default On Accept Break Determines whether the port will accept breaks received from the attached device When enabled breaks received at the port will be passed to any port that this port is connected to When disabled breaks will be refused at this port Default On 5 30 Basic Configuration Port Mode Parameters Port Name Allows you to assign a name to the Console Port The Port Name may be up to 24 characters long Default undefined Port Mode The operati
141. iven circuit all subsequent circuits will have their boot priorities lowered by a factor of 1 The Boot Priority is also displayed on the Circuit Status Screen 5 7 1 1 Example 1 Change Circuit A3 to Priority 1 In the Example shown in Figure 5 1 we start out with all Circuits set to their default Boot Priorities with Circuit A1 first Circuit A2 second and so forth Next the Boot Priority for Circuit A3 is changed to Priority 1 This means that Circuit A3 will now be switched On first after a reboot and that Circuit A1 will now be switched On second Circuit A2 will be third etc Note that when the Boot Priority for Circuit A3 is set to 1 the Boot Priorities for all circuits that were previously Booted before circuit A1 are now lowered by a factor of one BEFORE Assign Circuit A3 AFTER Circuit No Priority to Priority 1 Circuit No Priority A1 1 A1 2 A2 2 A2 3 a33 0 gt mA A4 4 A4 4 Figure 5 1 Boot Priority Example 1 5 28 Basic Configuration 5 7 1 2 Example 2 Change Circuit A4 to Priority 2 In the second Example shown in Figure 5 2 we start out with Boot Priorities for the circuits set as they were at the end of Example 1 Circuit A3 is first Circuit A1 is second Circuit A2 is third and Circuit A4 is fourth Next the Boot Priority for Circuit A4 is changed to Priority 2 This means that Circuit A3 will continue to be switched on first after a reboot but now Circuit
142. k via external modem or via local console The Web Browser interface is only available via network and the Text Interface is available via network SSH or Telnet modem or local PC 5 1 1 The Text Interface The Text Interface consists of a series of simple ASCII text menus which allow you to set options and define parameters by entering the number for the desired option using your keyboard and then typing in the value for that option Since the Web Browser Interface and Telnet accessibility are both disabled in the default state you will need to use the Text Interface to contact the RPC via Local PC or SSH connection when setting up the unit for the first time After you have accessed command mode using the Text Interface you can then enable Web Access and Telnet Access if desired in order to allow future communication with the unit via Web Browser or Telnet You will not be able to contact the unit via Web Browser or Telnet until you have enabled these options Once Telnet Access is enabled you will then be able to use the Text Interface to communicate with the RPC via local PC Telnet or SSH connection You can also use the Text Interface to access command mode via an external modem installed at the RPC serial Console Port In order to use the Text Interface your installation must include Access via Network The RPC must be connected to your TCP IP Network and your PC must include a communications program such as HyperTermin
143. l be switched when the temperature exceeds the Alarm Set Threshold and Load Shedding is triggered For example if circuits A1 A2 and A3 are selected these circuits will be switched On or Off whenever the temperature exceeds the Alarm Set Threshold Default undefined Notes In the Text Interface Circuit Access is configured by typing 4 pressing Enter and then selecting the desired Circuit s from the resulting submenu In the Web Browser Interface Circuit Access is configured by clicking on the plus symbol in the Configure Circuit Access field to display the drop down menu and then selecting the desired Circuit s from the drop down menu Alarm Configuration Circuit Group Access Determines which Circuit Group s will be switched when the Load Shedding feature is triggered Default undefined Notes Circuit Groups must first be defined as described in Section 5 6 before they will be displayed in the Load Shedding menu s Circuit Group Access submenu In the Text Interface Circuit Group Access is configured by typing 5 pressing Enter and then selecting the desired Circuit Group s from the resulting submenu In the Web Browser Interface Circuit Group Access is configured by clicking on the plus symbol in the Configure Circuit Group Access field to display the drop down menu and then selecting the desired Circuit Group s from the drop down menu 7 5 Alarm Configuration 7 2 The Circuit Breaker Open
144. ll must be configured to allow ping commands In addition to the Ping Test feature the TEST command in the Text Interface or the Test option in the Web Browser Interface can also be used to ping the currently defined SNMP Managers in order to make certain that the IP addresses are responding 5 44 Basic Configuration 5 9 8 LDAP Parameters The RPC supports LDAP Lightweight Directory Access Protocol which allows authentication via the Active Directory network Directory Service When LDAP is enabled command access rights can be granted to new users without the need to define individual new accounts at each RPC unit and existing users can also be removed without the need to delete the account from each RPC unit This also allows administrators to assign users to LDAP groups and then specify which plugs the members of each group will be allowed to control at each RPC unit In order to apply the LDAP feature you must first define User Names and associated Passwords and group membership via your LDAP server and then access the RPC command mode to configure LDAP settings and define port access rights and command access rights for each group specified at the LDAP server To access the LDAP Parameters menu login to RPC command mode using a password that permits Administrator level commands In the Text Interface the LDAP Parameters menu is accessed via the Network Configuration menu N for IPv4 parameters or N6 for IPv6 parameters
145. llback number for each desired user account as described in Section 5 5 To access the Callback Security menu via the Text Interface type F and press Enter and then select the Callback Security option To access the Callback Security menu via the Web Browser Interface place the cursor over the General Parameters link wait for the flyout menu to appear and then Click on the Callback Security link In both the Text Interface and Web Browser Interface the Callback Security Menu offers the following options Callback Enable This prompt offers five different configuration options for the Callback Security feature Default 2 On Callback Without Password Prompt Off All Callback Security is disabled On Callback Without Password Prompt Callbacks will be performed for user accounts that include a Callback Number and the login prompt will not be displayed when the user s modem answers If the account does not include a Callback Number that user will be granted immediate access On Callback With Password Prompt Callbacks will be performed for user accounts that include a Callback Number and the login prompt will be displayed when the user s modem answers accounts that include a Callback Number will be required to re enter their username password when their modem answers If the account does not include a Callback Number then that user will be granted immediate access On Callback ONLY Without Password Pro
146. low access to all clients except 192 255 255 192 and 168 112 112 05 the IP Security would be defined as follows Allow List 1 ALL EXCEPT 192 255 255 192 168 112 112 05 Deny List 1 192 255 255 192 168 112 112 05 Notes When defining a line in the Allow or Deny list that includes several IP addresses each individual address is separated by either a space a comma or a comma and a space as shown in Example 2 above Take care when using the ALL wild card When ALL is included in the Allow list it should always include an EXCEPT operator in order to allow the unit to proceed to the Deny list and determine any addresses you wish to deny 5 41 Basic Configuration 5 9 4 Static Route The Static Route menu allows you to type in Linux routing commands that will be automatically executed each time that the unit powers up or reboots In the Text Interface the Static Route menu is accessed via the Network Configuration menu In the Web Browser Interface the Static Route menu via the Network Configuration flyout menu Note that parameters defined via this menu will be applied to both IPv4 and IPv6 communication 5 9 5 Domain Name Server The DNS menu is used to select IP addresses for Domain Name Servers When web and network addresses are entered the Domain Name Server interprets domain names e g www yourcompanyname123 com and translates them into IP addresses Note that if you don t define at least one DNS then IP addresses
147. mand cannot be defined 5 39 Basic Configuration 5 9 3 1 Adding IP Addresses to the Allow and Deny Lists To add an IPv4 or IPv6 format IP Address to the Allow or Deny list and begin configuring the IP Security feature proceed as follows Notes Both the Allow and Deny list can include Linux operators wild cards and net mask pairs In some cases it is not necessary to enter all four digits of the IP Address For example if you wish to allow access to all IP addresses that begin with 192 then you would only need to enter 192 The IP Security Configuration menu is only available when you have accessed command mode using an account that permits Administrator level commands In order to use domain names in the Allow List and or Deny List you must first define IP address es for the desired Domain Name Server s as described in Section 5 9 5 1 Access the IP Security Configuration Menu 8 Text Interface Type N Enter to define addresses in IPv4 format or type N6 and press Enter to define addresses in IPv6 format The Network Configuration Menu will be displayed From the Network Configuration Menu type 5 Enter to display the IP Security Menu Web Browser Interface Place the cursor over the Network Configuration link on the left hand side of the screen When the fly out menu appears click on the IP Security Link to display the IP Security Menu The IP Security menu in the Web Browser Interface will a
148. me for the RPC unit Up to 64 characters Default undefined Notes The Site I D will be cleared if the RPC is reset to default settings e When viewed via the Text Interface CLI Site I D messages that are over 30 characters long will be truncated To display the entire Site I D message via the Text Interface type 3 and press Enter Real Time Clock This prompt provides access to the Real Time Clock menu which is used to set the clock and calendar and to enable and configure the NTP Network Time Protocol feature as described in Section 5 3 1 Note The Real Time Clock option does not appear in the Web Browser Interface s System Parameters menu and is instead accessed via the Real Time Clock link in the General Parameters fly out menu Invalid Access Lockout If desired this feature can be used to temporarily disable Console Port access SSH access Telnet access and or Web access to the RPC command mode after a user specified number of unsuccessful login attempts are made For more information please refer to Section 5 3 2 Default Off Note The Invalid Access Lockout item does not appear in the Web Browser Interface s System Parameters menu and is instead accessed via the link in the General Parameters fly out menu Temperature Format Determines whether the temperature is displayed as Fahrenheit or Celsius Default Fahrenheit Basic Configuration Temperature Calibration Used to calib
149. menu is accessed via the Reboot Options menu RB In the Web Browser Interface the Ping No Answer configuration menu is accessed via the Reboot Options link The Ping No Answer configuration menu can be used to Add Modify View or Delete Ping No Answer Reboot functions Note n order for the Ping No Answer Reboot feature to work properly your network and or firewall as well as the device at the target IP address must be configured to allow ping commands 6 1 1 Adding Ping No Answer Reboots Up to 54 Ping No Answer Reboots can be defined The Add Ping No Answer menu is used to define the following parameters for each new Ping No Answer Reboot IP Address or Domain Name The IP address or Domain Name for the device that you wish to Ping When the device at this address fails to respond to the Ping command the RPC will reboot the selected circuits Default undefined Notes In order to use domain names DNS Server parameters must first be defined as described in Section 5 9 5 Inthe Text Interface a submenu will be displayed that allows the user to choose either IPv4 protocol or IPv6 protocol In the Web Browser Interface the Add Ping No Answer Reboot menu includes a menu item that is used to select IPv4 protocol or IPv6 protocol Protocol Web Interface Only Allows definition of an IPv4 format IP Address or an IPv6 format IP Address Note that if desired both an IPv4 and an IPv6 format IP Address may be defined D
150. mmon name has been defined as service companyname111 com then you would enter https service companyname111 com in your web browser s address field If the Signed Certificate has been properly created and uploaded the warning message should no longer be displayed 14 3 Downloading the Server Private Key When configuring the RPC s SSL encryption feature or setting up other security authentication features it is recommended to download and save the Server Private Key To download the Server Private Key access the Text interface via Telnet or SSH using a password that permits access to Administrator level commands and then proceed as follows 1 2 Type N and press Enter to display the Network Parameters menu At the Network Parameters menu type 23 and press Enter to display the Web Access menu Figure 14 1 a Todownload the Server Private Key from the RPC unit make certain that SSL parameters have been defined as described in Section 14 1 then type 15 and press Enter and store the resulting key on your hard drive b To upload a previously saved Server Private Key to the RPC unit make certain that SSL parameters have been defined as described in Section 14 1 then type 16 and press Enter and follow the instructions in the resulting submenu 14 4 Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters 14 4 TLS Mode The TLS Mode parameter in the Web Access menu Text Interface Only allows the TLS Mode to be set
151. modem the Hang Up string is often useful for controlling modems that do not use the DTR line Default undefined Reset No Dialtone Interval Determines how often the Reset String will be sent to the modem at this port and also sets the trigger value for the No Dialtone Alarm For more information on the No Dialtone Alarm please refer to Section 7 8 Default 15 Minutes No Dialtone Alarm Enable When this item is On the No Dialtone Alarm can be enabled as described in Section 7 8 When the No Dialtone Alarm is enabled and properly configured the RPC can provide notification if the unit detects that a phone line connected to a modem installed at this port is dead Default Off Note When communicating with the RPC via modem these parameters will not be changed until after you exit command mode and disconnect 5 51 Basic Configuration Modem PPP Mode Allows data that is normally sent via ethernet to be sent via phone line When Modem PPP Mode is selected the following modem related parameters will be available Modem Reset String Redefines the modem reset string The Reset String can be sent prior to the Initialization string Default ATZ gt Modem Initialization String Defines a command string that is used to initialize the modem to settings required for PPP communication Default ATQOV1E1SO0 0 amp C1 amp D2 Modem Hang Up String Although the RPC will pulse the DTR line to hang up an attache
152. mpt Callbacks will be performed for user accounts that include a Callback Number and the username password prompt will not be displayed when the user s modem answers Accounts that do not include a Callback Number will not be able to access command mode via modem On Callback ONLY With Password Prompt Callbacks will be performed for accounts that include a Callback Number and the username password prompt will be displayed when the user s modem answers users will be required to re enter their username password when their modem answers Accounts that do not include a Callback Number will not be able to access command mode via modem Basic Configuration Callback Attempts The number of times that the RPC will attempt to contact the Callback number Default 3 attempts Callback Delay The amount of time that the RPC will wait between Callback attempts Default 30 seconds Notes After configuring and enabling Callback Security you must then define a callback phone number for each desired user account as described in Section 5 5 in order for this feature to function properly When using the On Callback With Password Prompt option it is important to remember that accounts that do not include a callback number will be allowed to access command mode without callback verification 5 3 5 Scripting Options The Scripting Options submenu provides access to parameters that are used to set up the RPC unit fo
153. must access command mode using a password that allows Administrator level commands and then use the Ping No Answer menu s View Modify Ping No Answer function 6 1 5 Modifying Ping No Answer Reboot Profiles After you have defined a Ping No Answer profile you can modify the configuration of the profile using the Modify Ping No Answer feature In order to modify the configuration of an existing Ping No Answer profile you must access the command mode using a password that allows Administrator level commands and then use the Ping No Answer menu s View Modify Ping No Answer function The RPC will display a screen which allows you to modify parameters for the selected Ping No Answer Reboot Profile Note that this screen functions identically to the Add Ping No Answer Reboot menu as discussed in Section 6 1 1 Note After you have finished defining or editing Ping No Answer Reboot parameters make certain to save the changes before proceeding In the Web Browser Interface click on the Change Ping No Answer button to save parameters in the Text Interface press the Esc key several times until the RPC displays the Saving Configuration message and the cursor returns to the command prompt 6 1 4 Deleting Ping No Answer Reboot Profiles After you have defined one or more Ping No Answer profiles you can delete profiles that are no longer needed using the Delete Ping No Answer feature In order to delete an existing Ping No Answer profile
154. mware updates for multiple WTI units from a single interface For a description of the process for managing firmware updates via the WMU please refer to the WMU user s guide which can be downloaded from the WTI User s Guide Archive at http www wti com t product manuals aspx Note that in order to use the WMU software the firmware version for the RPC must be at least v1 48 or higher When upgrading older RPC units that feature pre v1 48 firmware it is recommended to use the WTI Firmware Upgrade Utility A zip file that contains the installation files and other documentation for the WTI Firmware Upgrade Utility can be downloaded from WTI s FTP server located at ftp wtiftp wti com pub TechSupport Firmware Upgrade Utility Please refer to the documentation included in the zip file for further instructions 16 2 The Upgrade Firmware Function Alternate Method The Upgrade Firmware function provides an alternative method for updating the RPC firmware Updates can be uploaded via FTP or SFTP protocols Notes The FTP SFTP servers can only be started via the Text Interface All other ports will remain active during the firmware upgrade procedure If the upgrade includes new parameters or features not included in the previous firmware version these new parameters will be set to their default values The upgrade procedure will require approximately 15 minutes 1 Obtain the update file Firmware modifications can either be maile
155. n 3 3 DC Output Terminal Block Fuses RPC 40L8A4 Series Units Only 3 4 Connecting to the Alarm Inputs RPC 40L8A4 Series Units Only 3 5 Model RPC 4850 Series Block Diagram Model RPC 4850 48V Shown 4 2 RPC 40L8A4 Series Units Block Diagram 0 0 0 0 cece cette ees 4 3 Boot Priority Example 1 ocean eee bye baa edad ar RE dde bea edd 5 28 Boot Priority Example 2 0 0 6 c eee eee eee 5 29 Web Access Parameters Text Interface Only 0 00 c eee eee eee 14 1 RS232 Console Port Interface RPC 4850 Series Units 0005 Apx 3 RS232 Console Port Interface RPC 40L8A4 Series Units 005 Apx 3 VI 1 Introduction Electronic equipment sometimes locks up requiring a service call just to flip the power switch to perform a simple reboot RPC Series Heavy Duty Remote DC Power Controllers give you the ability to perform this function from anywhere just point your browser to the RPC s IP address enter the secure password and you re just a click away from remote power and reboot control Intelligent Power Control The RPC can be configured and operated via local console port Telnet Web SSL SSH or SNMP In situations where a network connection is unavailable users can also establish and out of band connection with the RPC using an external modem and basic VT100 type terminal emulation Security and Co Location Feat
156. n the Add User button to save parameters in the Text Interface press the Esc key several times until the RPC displays the Saving Configuration message and the cursor returns to the command prompt 5 5 1 Viewing User Accounts The View User Directory option allows you to view details about each account The View User option will not display actual passwords and instead the password field will read defined The View User Accounts function is only available when you have accessed command mode using a password that permits Administrator Level commands 5 5 2 Adding User Accounts The Add Username option allows you to create new accounts Note that the Add User function is only available when you have accessed command mode using a password that permits Administrator Level commands The Add User Menu can define the following parameters for each new account Username Up to 32 characters long and cannot include non printable characters Duplicate usernames are not allowed Default undefined Password Five to sixteen characters long and cannot include non printable characters Note that passwords are case sensitive Default undefined Access Level Determines which commands this account will be allowed to access This option can set the access level for this account to Administrator SuperUser User or ViewOnly For more information on Command Access Levels please refer to Section 5 4 1 and Section 17 2 De
157. ndex corresponding to the desired user 13 3 2 Adding Users For an empty index issue a SET request on the desired parameters Minimum requirement is a username and password to create a user all other parameters will be set to defaults if not specified To create the user issue a SET request on the userSubmit object 13 5 5 Modifying Users For the index corresponding to the user you wish to modify issue a SET request on the desired parameters to be modified Once complete issue a SET request on the userSubmit object 13 3 4 Deleting Users For the index corresponding to the user you wish to delete issue a SET request on the username with a blank string Once complete issue a SET request on the userSubmit object 13 3 Operation via SNMP 13 4 Circuit Control via SNMP 13 4 1 Circuit Status Control ON OFF BOOT and DEFAULT commands can be issued for circuits via SNMP Circuits are arranged in a table of N rows where N is the number of circuits in the system Circuit parameters are described below e plugTable plugID String indicating the circuit s ID e plugTable plugName String indicating the circuit s user defined name plugTable plugStatus Current state of the circuit 0 Circuit is OFF 1 Circuit is ON e plugTable plugAction Action to be taken on circuit 1 Mark to turn ON does not execute 2 Mark to turn OFF does not execute 3 Mark to BOOT does not execute 4 Mark to DEF
158. ned then the text under the parameters will list the current user selected email addresses Subject Defines the text that will appear in the Subject field for email notification messages generated by this alarm Default Alarm Circuit Breaker Open Alarm Configuration 7 3 The Lost Voltage Line In Alarm RPC 40L8A4 Series Units Only The Lost Voltage Line In Alarm can provide notification after the power supply to the RPC 40L8A4 unit has been interrupted Notes The Lost Voltage Alarm is not available on RPC 4850 series units The Lost Voltage Line In alarm will provide notification when one of the available power supplies is lost or disconnected This alarm will not function if all input power to the RPC 40L8A4 unit is lost To provide notification when all input power is lost and restored please use the Power Cycle Alarm as described in Section 7 6 In order for the RPC 40L8A4 to provide alarm notification via Email communication parameters must first be defined as described in Section 5 9 11 In order for the RPC 40L8A4 to provide alarm notification via Syslog Message Syslog parameters must first be defined and Syslog Messages must be enabled as described in Section 5 9 2 and Section 1 1 In order for the RPC 40L8A4 to provide alarm notification via SNMP Trap SNMP parameters must first be defined and SNMP Traps must be enabled as described in Section 5 9 7 and Section 12 To configure the Lost
159. ned via the Email Messages menu see Section 5 9 11 will receive the email alarm notification messages generated by this alarm The Address parameters can be used to select one or any combination of the addresses defined via the Email Messages menu Default All On Note f Email addresses have been previously specified then the text under the parameters will list the current user defined email addresses Subject This parameter is used to define the text that will appear in the Subject field for all email notification messages generated by this alarm Default Alarm No Dial Tone 8 The Status Screens The Status Screens are used to display status information about the RPC unit switched circuits Network Port and Circuit Groups The Status Screens are available via both the Text Interface and Web Browser Interface 8 1 Product Status The Product Status Screen lists the model number software version and other information for your RPC unit To display the Product Status Screen via the Text Interface type J and then press Enter To display the Product Status Screen via the Web Browser Interface click on the Product Status link Note The Information provided by the Product Status Screen is intended mainly to assist WTI support peronnel with the diagnosis of user equipment problems 8 2 The Network Status Screen The Network Status screen shows activity at the RPC s 16 virtual network ports To view the
160. nter key is pressed without entering a command the RPC will not respond with the Invalid Command message Note however that an error message will still be generated if commands are invoked using invalid formats or arguments All other status display and configuration commands will still function as normal 9 6 Operation 9 4 The SSH Telnet Connect Function Web Browser Interface Only The SSH Telnet Connect function allows you to open an SSH Shell Session or Telnet Session without leaving the Web Browser interface Once you have successfully opened an SSH Shell Session or Telnet Session you can then use ASCII commands to configure and operate the RPC unit as described in Section 9 2 and Section 17 9 4 1 Initiating an SSH Shell Session via the Web Browser Interface To initiate an SSH Shell Session from the RPC Web Browser Interface proceed as follows 1 Place the cursor over the SSH Telnet Connect button on the left hand side of the screen When the flyout menu appears click on the SSH option Note f the RSP displays a message that indicates that your browser does not include the Java plugin go to the Java website and download the latest version of the Java plugin Start Java Click on the File menu and select Open Shell Session The RPC will display a prompt that asks the user to enter a valid username and host name IP Address Key in the username and host name IP address using the following format and then
161. o demonstrate basic features and check for proper operation Notes There are separate Hardware Installation procedures for RPC 4850 series units and RPC 40L8A4 series units RPC 4850 series units are discussed in Section 3 1 and RPC 40L8A4 series units are discussed in Section 3 2 This Quick Start Guide does not describe unit configuration or discuss advanced operating features in detail For more information please refer to the remainder of this User s Guide 8 1 Hardware Installation RPC 4850 Series Units 8 1 1 Apply Power to the RPC 4850 Refer to power rating nameplate on the back panel and then connect the RPC 4850 series unit to an appropriate power source as shown in Figure 4 1 The RPC 4850 features two separate DC inputs connect power wires to the unit s Circuit A and or Circuit B terminal blocks then connect the wires to an appropriate power supply Note that it is not necessary to connect power to both input circuits either circuit will supply power for operation and control functions However when power is connected to both circuits this allows the second circuit to function as a back up in the event of a power outage The ON LED should light and the RDY LED should begin to flash This indicates that the RPC 4850 is ready to receive commands Note that each individual output circuit will support up to 15 Amps maximum and that the total for all eight circuits cannot exceed 50 Amps 8 1 2 Connect your PC
162. o establish a Telnet connection to the unit Note that in the Text Interface this item also provides access to the Telnet Port and Maximum per Source parameters Default Off Telnet Port Selects the TCP IP port number that will be used for Telnet connections In the Text Interface this item is defined via a submenu displayed when the Telnet Access parameter is selected Default 23 5 35 Basic Configuration Max Per Source The maximum number of Telnet sessions that will be allowed per user MAC address Default 4 Notes Inthe Text Interface the Per Source parameter is defined via a submenu of item 21 Telnet Access in the Network Parameters menu After changing the Max Per Source parameter you must log out of all pre existing Telnet sessions in order for the new maximum value to be applied SSH Access Enables disables SSH communication Default On SSH Port Selects the TCP IP port number that will be used for SSH connections Note that in the Text Interface this option is defined via a submenu that is displayed when the SSH Access parameter is selected item number 22 Default 22 HTTP Access Web Access Enables disables the Web Browser Interface When disabled users will not be allowed to contact the unit via the Web Browser Interface Default Off HTTP Port Selects the TCP IP port number that will be used for Web Access Default 80 HTTPS Access Enables disables HTT
163. o parameters that are used to set up the VRM NPS unit for running various scripts as described in Section 5 3 5 Note n the Text Interface the Scripting Options submenu is accessed via item 12 To access the Scripting Options parameters via the Web Browser Interface place the cursor over the General Parameters link wait for the flyout menu to appear then click on the Scripting Options link EnergyWise Configuration Defines parameters that are needed in order for the RPC to serve as an element in a Cisco EnergyWise network This item allows the following parameters to be defined Default Off Note n the Web Browser Interface EnergyWise parameters are defined via the EnergyWise link in the General Parameters fly out menu Enable Enables disables the RPC unit s ability to particapate in a Cisco Energywise network Default Off Domain The Energywise Domain Name up to eighty characters long Default undefined Secret A password that is used to authenticate each element in a Cisco Energywise network The Secret parameter can be up to eighty characters long Default undefined Asset Tag Allows a descriptive tag or tracking number to be assigned to the RPC unit Once defined the Asset Tag can be displayed via the Product Status Screen in the Web Interface or via the J command in the Text Interface Default Undefined Login Banner Allows definition of a banner message that will be di
164. ocedure differs for RPC 40L8A4 series units For instructions on connecting switched devices to RPC 40L8A4 series units please refer to Section 4 4 Make certain that the power supply to the RPC 4850 series unit is switched Off and then connect the supply cables from your DC powered devices to the Switched Output Circuits on the RPC 4850 back panel Check to make certain that cables are securely attached and then install the protective covers over each output terminal block The protective covers are held in place by screws that pass through the holes in the cover and then thread into the screw receptacles at the end of each Output Terminal Block Connecting Switched Devices to RPC 40L8A4 Series Units Note This procedure differs for RPC 4850 series units For instructions on connecting switched devices to RPC 4850 series units please refer to Section 4 3 The output terminals on the RPC 40L8A4 back panel are used to connect DC voltage to each switched device Each output terminal includes eight connectors four circuits For further details regarding connecting switched devices to RPC 40L8A4 series units please refer to Section 3 2 2 in this user s guide Serial Console RS232 Port Connection The Serial Console Port can be connected to either an external modem or a local PC but not both items at the same time In the default state the Console port is configured for 9600 bps no parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit Appendix B describ
165. ommand Scheduled Reboot A scheduled reboot is used to initiate a reboot cycle at a user selected time and day of the week When properly configured and enabled the RPC will reboot one or more circuits on a daily or weekly basis The Scheduled Reboot feature can also be used to switch circuit s Off at a user selected time and then switch them back On again at a later user selected time This section describes the procedure for configuring and enabling Ping No Answer Reboots and Scheduled Reboots Note When defining parameters via the Text Interface make certain to press the Esc key to completely exit from the configuration menus and save newly defined parameters When parameters are defined via the Text Interface newly defined parameters will not be saved until the Saving Configuration message is displayed Reboot Options 6 1 Ping No Answer Reboot A Ping No Answer Reboot can be used to reboot one or more circuits when an attached device does not respond to a Ping Command In addition the Ping No Answer Reboot feature can also be configured to send an email Syslog Message or SNMP Trap to notify you whenever a Ping No Answer Reboot occurs Please refer to Section 7 4 for instructions on setting up email alarm notification for Ping No Answer reboots To set up a Ping No Answer Reboot you must access command mode using a password that permits Administrator level commands In the Text Interface the Ping No Answer configuration
166. on 5 3 3 Notes In order to send alarm notification via email email addresses and parameters must first be defined as described in Section 5 9 11 Email alarm notification will then be sent for all alarms that are enabled as described in this Section In order to send alarm notification via Syslog Message a Syslog address must first be defined as described in Section 5 9 2 Once the Syslog address has been defined Syslog Messages will be sent for every alarm that is discussed in this Section providing that the Trigger Enable parameter for the alarm has been set to On In order to send alarm notification via SNMP Trap SNMP Trap parameters must first be defined as described in Section 5 9 7 Once SNMP Trap Parameters have been defined SNMP Traps will be sent for every alarm that is discussed in this Section providing that the Trigger Enable parameter for the alarm has been set to On When defining parameters via the Text Interface make certain to press the Esc key to completely exit from the configuration menu and save newly defined parameters When parameters are defined via the Text Interface newly defined parameters will not be saved until the Saving Configuration message is displayed To configure the RPC Alarm functions access the command mode using a password that allows Administrator level commands and then activate the Alarm Configuration menu in the Text Interface type AC and press Enter in the Web Browse
167. on mode for this port Normal Mode Modem Mode or PPP Modem Mode Default Normal Mode Depending on the Port Mode selected the RPC will display additional prompts listed below In the Text Interface these parameters are accessible via a submenu which will only be active when the appropriate port mode is selected In the Web Browser Interface fields will be grayed out unless the corresponding port mode is selected Normal Mode Allows communication with a local PC and permits access to command mode When the Normal Mode is selected the following mode specific parameter can also be defined DTR Output Determines how DTR will react when the port disconnects DTR can be held low held high or pulsed for 0 5 seconds and then held high Default Pulse Modem Mode Permits access to command mode and simplifies connection to an external modem Modem Mode ports can perform all functions normally available in Normal Mode but Modem Mode also allows definition of the following additional parameters Modem Reset String Redefines the modem reset string The Reset String can be sent prior to the Initialization string Default ATZ Modem Initialization String Defines a command string that can be sent to initialize an external modem to settings required by your application Default ATE1M1 amp C1 amp D2S0 1 amp B1 amp H1 amp R2 Modem Hang Up String Although the RPC will pulse the DTR line to hang up an attached
168. on the instrument nameplate If you are not sure of the type of power service available please contact your local power company Reliable earthing grounding of this unit must be maintained Particular attention should be given to supply connections when connecting to power strips rather than directly to the branch circuit Hardware Overview INPUT B CIRCUIT BREAKER OUTPUT CKT 1 OUTPUT CKT 2 B BUS ABUS CIRCUITS 48 VDC 3 8 Figure 4 1 Model RPC 4850 Series Block Diagram Model RPC 4850 48V Shown 4 2 INPUT t al OUTPUT CKT B1 OUTPUT CKT B4 0 VDC 0 VDC 10A O O 0 VDC 10A 0 VDC m I B B B B lt lt lt lt g g g g 10A A lt g Oo 0 VDC 10A I D lt og Oo 0 VDC Hardware Overview Figure 4 2 RPC 40L8A4 Series Units Block Diagram Applying Power to RPC 40L8A4 Series Units Note 7his procedure differs for RPC 4850 series units For instructions on connecting power to RPC 4850 series units please refer to Section 4 1 Refer to power rating nameplate on the back panel and then connect the RPC 40L8A4 series unit to an appropriate power source as shown in Figure 4 2 For further details regarding power connection to RPC 40L8A4 series units please refer to Section 3 2 1 in this user s guide 4 5 Hardware Overview 4 3 Connecting Switched Devices to RPC 4850 Series Units Note This pr
169. onfigure the RPC for access via PDA first consult your IT department for appropriate settings Access the RPC command mode via the Text Interface or Web Browser interface as described in this section then configure the RPC Network Port accordingly as described in Section 5 9 In most cases this configuration will be adequate to allow communication with most PDAs Note however that if you wish to use a BlackBerry to contact the RPC you must first make certain to configure the BlackBerry to support HTML tables as described below 1 Power on the BlackBerry and then click on the BlackBerry Internet Browser Icon 2 Press the Menu button and then choose Options 3 From the Options menu choose Browser Configuration then verify to make certain that Support HTML Tables is checked enabled 4 Press the Menu button and select Save Options When you have finished communicating with the RPC via PDA it is important to always close the session using the PDA s menu functions rather than by simply closing the browser window in order to ensure that the RPC has completely exited from command mode and is not waiting for the inactivity timeout period to elapse For example to close a session on a BlackBerry press the Menu button and then choose Close Basic Configuration 5 2 Configuration Menus Although the Web Browser Interface and Text Interface provide two separate means for selecting parameters both interfaces allow ac
170. or more information on Command Access Levels please refer to Section 5 4 1 and Section 17 2 Default User Port Access Determines the default Port Access setting for new TACACS users The Port Access setting determines whether or not the account will be allowed to connect to the serial Console Port Defaults Administrator and SuperUser Always Enabled User Disabled Note ViewOnly level accounts cannot be granted access to the Console Port 5 49 gt gt gt Basic Configuration Circuit Access Determines the default Circuit Access setting for new TACACS users Defaults Administrator and SuperUser All Circuits On User All Circuits Off ViewOnly All Circuits Off Notes Administrator and SuperUser level accounts always have access to all circuits User level accounts will only have access to the circuits that are defined via the Circuit Access parameter ViewOnly accounts are not allowed to invoke switching and reboot commands Circuit Group Access Determines the default Circuit Group Access setting for new TACACS users For more information on Circuit Groups please refer to Section 5 6 Defaults Administrator and SuperUser All Circuit Groups On User All Circuit Groups Off ViewOnly All Circuit Groups Off Notes In order to use this feature Circuit Groups must first be defined as described in Section 5 6 Administrator and SuperUser level accounts will always have access to all
171. ore information on Alarm Configuration please refer to Section 7 Availability Administrator Format AC Enter 17 12 Command Reference Guide l Reboot System Default Reinitializes the RPC unit and offers the option to keep user defined parameters or reset to default parameters As described in Section 5 10 1 the I command can also be used to restore the unit to previously saved parameters When the I command is invoked the unit will offer the following reboot options Reboot Only Do NOT default parameters Reboot amp Default Keep IP Parameters amp SSH Keys Reboot amp Default Default ALL parameters Reboot amp Restore Last Known Working Configuration Availability Administrator SuperUser Format I Enter UF UpgradeFirmware gt When new versions of the RPC firmware become available this command is used to update existing firmware as described in Section 16 Note When a firmware upgrade is performed it will take about 15 minutes to upgrade the RPC unit Availability Administrator Format UF Enter TEST Test Network Parameters Displays a menu which is used to test configuration of the Syslog and SNMP Trap functions and can also be used to invoke a Ping Command For more information please refer to Section 11 2 and Section 12 2 Notes In order for the ping command to function with domain names Domain Name Server parameters must be defined as described in Section 5 9 5 T
172. ostyle Connectors Load 10 Amps Max per Circuit Total for each branch not to exceed 40 Amps Alarm Ports Four 4 Two Pin Eurostyle Connectors Control Ports Network Port Ethernet 10 100Base T Console Modem Port DB9M RS232C DTE RS232 Coding Serial ASCII 7 8 Bits No Parity 300 bps 115 Kbps Physical Environmental LED Indicators ON RDY RXD Circuit On 1 8 Size Height 1 74 4 4 cm 1 RU Width 19 0 48 3 cm Standard Rack Depth 9 5 24 1 cm Shipping Weight 10 Lbs 4 5 Kg Operating Temperature 32 F to 149 F 0 C to 65 C e Humidity 10 90 RH Apx 2 Appendix B Interface Descriptions B 1 RS232 Console Port RPC 4850 Series Units RPC 4850 Carrier Detect Series Units DB9 format Data In Pin 1 X Ping Ready Out Ground Request to Send Clear to Send Figure B 1 RS232 Console Port Interface RPC 4850 Series Units B 2 RS232 Console Port RPC 40L8A4 Series Units Pin No RPC 40L8A4 RTS 1 Request to Send Series Units RJ45 format DTR 2 Ready Out TXD 3 Data Out GND 4 Ground Pins LPin1 5 7 RXD 6 Data In DCD 7 Carrier Detect CTS 8 Clear to Send Figure B 2 RS232 Console Port Interface RPC 40L8A4 Series Units Apx 3 Appendix C Customer Service Customer Service hours are from 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM PST Monday through Friday When calling please be prepared to give the name and make of the unit its serial number and a description of its s
173. parameter determines how long in minutes the One Time Password will be valid Default 5 Minutes Ping Test Allows you to ping IP addresses or domain names that have been defined via the RADIUS Parameters menus in order to check that a valid IP address or domain name has been entered Notes In order for the Ping Test feature to function your network and or firewall must be configured to allow ping commands In addition to the Ping Test feature the TEST command in the Text Interface or the Test option in the Web Browser Interface can also be used to ping any user defined IP address in order to make certain that the IP address is responding 5 52 Basic Configuration 5 9 10 1 Dictionary Support for RADIUS The RADIUS dictionary file can allow you to define users and assign command access rights and circuit access rights from a central location The RADIUS dictionary file dictionary wti is included on the CDROM along with this user s guide To install the dictionary file on your RADIUS server please refer to the documentation provided with your server some servers will require the dictionary file to reside in a specific directory location others will require the dictionary file to be appended to an existing RADIUS dictionary file The WTI RADIUS dictionary file provides the following commands WTI Super Sets the command access level for the user This command provides the following arguments 0 ViewOnly 1 U
174. pgrading MPC Firmware 8 If you have accessed the RPC via the Network Port in order to start the FTP SFTP servers the RPC will break the network connection when the system is reinitialized f you initially selected Start FTP SFTP Servers and Save Parameters you may then reestablish a connection with the RPC using your former IP address f you initially selected Start FTP SFTP Servers and Default Parameters you must then login using the RPC s default IP address Default 192 168 168 168 or access command mode via Serial Port 1 or 2 or via Modem When firmware upgrades are available WTI will provide the necessary files At that time an updated Users Guide or addendum will also be available 16 3 17 Command Reference Guide 17 1 Command Conventions Most commands described in this section conform to the following conventions Text Interface Commands discussed in this section can only be invoked via the Text Interface These commands cannot be invoked via the Web Browser Interface Slash Character Most RPC Text Interface commands begin with the Slash Character Apply Command to All Circuits When an asterisk is entered as the argument of the oN Switch Circuits On OFF Switch Circuits Off or BooT Reboot Circuits commands the command will be applied to all circuits For example to reboot all allowed circuits type BooT Enter Command Queues If a switching or reboot command is directed to a
175. pted The RPC supports DES encryption but does not currently support the AES protocol The RPC does not support noAuth noPriv for SNMPv3 communication SNMPv3 User Name Sets the User Name for SNMPv3 Note that this option is not available when the Version parameter is set to V1 V2 Default undefined e SNMPv3 Password Sets the password for SNMPv3 Note that this option is not available when the Version parameter is set to V1 V2 Default undefined SNMPv3 Password Confirm This prompt is used to confirm the SNMPv3 password that was entered at the prompt above Note that this option is not available when the Version parameter is set to V1 V2 Default undefined Authentication Protocol This parameter determines which authentication protocol will be used The RPC supports both MD5 and SHA1 authentication Default MD5 Notes The Authentication Protocol that is selected for the RPC must match the protocol that your SNMP client will use when querying the RPC unit The Authentication Protocol option is not available when the Version parameter is set to V1 V2 Privacy Protocol SNMPv3 Only Selects AES or DES encryption support Default DES 5 43 Basic Configuration SNMP Contact Default undefined SNMP Location Default undefined Read Only Community Note that this parameter is not available when the SNMP Version is set to V3 Default Public Read Write Community Not
176. r Interface click on the Alarm Configuration link Alarm Configuration 7 1 The Over Temperature Alarms The Over Temperature Alarms are designed to inform you when the temperature level inside your equipment rack reaches or exceeds certain user defined levels There are two separate Over Temperature Alarms the Initial Threshold alarm and the Critical Threshold Alarm Typically the Initial Threshold alarm is used to notify you when the temperature within your equipment rack reaches a point where you might want to investigate it whereas the Critical Threshold alarm is used to notify you when the temperature approaches a level that may harm equipment or inhibit performance The trigger for the Initial Threshold alarm is generally set lower than the Critical Threshold alarm If the user defined trigger levels for temperature are exceeded the RPC can automatically shut off power to non essential devices Load Shedding in order to reduce the amount of temperature that is being generated within the rack In addition the Load Shedding feature can also be used to switch On additional components such as fans or cooling systems in order to dissipate the excess heat After Load Shedding has taken place the Load Shedding Recovery feature can be used to return circuits to their previous state after the temperature drops to an acceptable level Notes In order for the unit to provide alarm notification via Email communication parameters mus
177. r for the Ping Test feature to function your network and or firewall must be configured to allow ping commands In addition to the Ping Test feature the TEST command in the Text Interface or the Test option in the Web Browser Interface can also be used to ping the currently defined Syslog Addresses in order to make certain that the IP addresses are responding 5 38 Basic Configuration 5 9 5 IP Security The IP Security feature allows the RPC to restrict unauthorized IP addresses from establishing inbound connections to the unit via telnet or Web Browser This allows you to grant access to only a specific group of Telnet or Web IP addresses or block a particular IP address completely In the default state the RPC accepts incoming IP connections from all hosts In the Text Interface IP Security parameters are defined via the Network Configuration menu In the Web Browser Interface these parameters are found by placing the cursor over the Network Configuration link and then clicking on the IP Security link in the resulting fly out menu In the default state IP Security is disabled The IP Security Function employs a TCP Wrapper program which allows the use of standard Linux operators wild cards and net mask pairs to create a host based access control list The IP Security configuration menus include hosts allow and hosts deny client lists When setting up IP Security you must enter IP addresses for hosts that you wish
178. r running various scripts Notes To access Scripting Options parameters via the Text Interface first type F and press Enter to display the System Parameters Menu then key in the number for the Scripting Options item and press Enter To access the Scripting Options parameters via the Web Browser Interface place the cursor over the General Parameters link wait for the flyout menu to appear then click on the Scripting Options link The Scripting Options menu allows the following parameters to be defined Command Confirmation Enables Disables the Command Confirmation feature When enabled a Sure prompt will be displayed before power switching and reboot commands are executed When disabled commands will be executed without further prompting Default On Automated Mode When enabled the RPC will execute switching and reboot commands without displaying a confirmation prompt status screen or confirmation messages For more information please refer to Section 5 3 5 1 or Section 9 3 Default Off Note When the Automated Mode is enabled security functions are suppressed and users are able to access configuration menus and control circuits without entering a password If security is a concern and the Automated Mode is required it is recommended to use the IP Security feature Section 5 9 3 to restrict access Command Prompt Allows the Text Interface command prompt to be set to either MPC IPS NPS NBB
179. rate the unit s internal temperature sensing abilities To calibrate the temperature place a thermometer inside your equipment rack in a location that usually experiences the highest temperature After a few minutes take a reading from the thermometer and then key the reading into the configuration menu In the Web Browser Interface the temperature is entered at the System Parameters menu in the Temperature Calibration field in the Text Interface the temperature is entered in a submenu of the System Parameters menu accessed via the Temperature Calibration item Default undefined Log Configuration Configures the Audit Log Alarm Log and Temperature Log For more information on the RPC s logging functions please refer to Section 5 3 3 Defaults Audit Log On without Syslog Alarm Log On without Syslog Temperature Log On Notes The Audit Log will create a record of all port connection disconnection and login logout activity at the RPC unit The Alarm Log will create a record of each instance where the Invalid Access Alarm is triggered or cleared at the RPC unit The Temperature Log will create a record of ambient rack temperature over time Callback Security Enables configures the Callback Security Function as described in Section 5 3 4 In order for this feature to function a Callback number must also be defined for each desired user account as described in Section 5 5 Defaults On Without Password Prompt 3
180. rcuits that are allowed by the account Operation 9 1 2 The Circuit Group Control Screen Web Browser Interface The Circuit Group Control Screen is used to send switching and reboot commands to the user defined Circuit Groups As described in Section 5 6 Circuit Groups allow you to specify a group of circuits that are dedicated to a similar purpose or client and then direct switching commands to the group rather than switching one circuit at a time To apply power switching commands to Circuit Groups first access the RPC Command Mode see Section 5 1 Click on the Circuit Group Control link on the left hand side of the screen to display the Circuit Group Control Screen When the Circuit Group Control Screen appears click the down arrow in the Action column for the desired Circuit Group s then select the desired switching option from the dropdown menu and click on the Confirm Circuit Actions button When the Confirm Circuit Group Actions button is pressed the RPC will display a screen which lists the selected action s and asks for confirmation before proceeding To implement the selected circuit group action s click on the Execute Circuit Group Actions button The RPC will display a screen which indicates that a switching operation is in progress then display the Circuit Status screen when the command is complete At that time the Status Screen will list the updated On Off status of each Circuit Notes When switching
181. re summarized in the table below Input Input Max Load Max Load Max Load Model No Feeds Voltage per Outlet per Input per Unit RPC 4850 48V 2 ea 50 Amp 18 to 72 VDC 15 Amps 50 Amps 50 Amps Redundant RPC 4850 24V 2 ea 50 Amp 18 to 72 VDC 15 Amps 50 Amps 50 Amps Redundant RPC 40L8A4 48 2 ea 40 Amp 18 to 72 VDC 10 Amps 40 Amps 2 40 Amps ea RPC 40L8A4 24 2 ea 40 Amp 18 to 72 VDC 10 Amps 40 Amps 2 40 Amps ea RPC 40L8A4 12 2 ea 40 Amp 9 to 36 VDC 10 Amps 40 Amps 2 40 Amps ea Note that througout this user s guide the various RPC models are referred to as follows RPC or RPC Series All RPC Models RPC 4850 Series Models RPC 4850 48V and RPC 4850 24V RPC 40L8A4 Series Models RPC 40L8A4 48 RPC 40L8A4 24 and RPC 40L8A4 12 Typographic Conventions e g X Indicates a control character For example the text x Control X indicates Ctrl and X key must be pressed at the same time COURIER FONT Indicates characters typed on the keyboard For example AC or ON A2 Bold Font Text set in bold face and enclosed in square brackets indicates a specific key For example Enter or Esc lt gt Indicates required keyboard entries For Example P lt n gt Indicates optional keyboard entries For Example P n 1 2 2 Unit Description 2 1 Front Panel Components RPC 4850 Series n uu e u Remote Power Controller RPC 4850 Figure 2 1 Front Panel Model RPC
182. reInitial Displays the status of the Over Temperature Initial Alarm alarmTables alarmOverTemperatureCritical Displays the status of the Over Temperature Critical Alarm alarmTables alarmCircuitBreakerOpen Displays the status of the Circuit Breaker Open Alarm alarmTables alarmPingNoAnsvwer Displays the status of the Ping No Answer Alarm alarmTables alarmInvalidAccessLockout Displays the status of the Serial Port Invalid Access Lockout Alarm alarmTables alarmPowerCycle Displays the status of the Power Cycle Alarm alarmTables alarmLostOptoVoltage Dual Power Inlet Units Only Displays the status of the Lost Voltage Alarm alarmTables alarmNoDialtone Displays the status of the No Dialtone Alarm alarmTables alarmEmergencyShutoff Displays the status of the Emergency Shut Off feature For more information regarding the Emergency Shut Off feature please contact WTI Tech Support at service wti com 13 6 Operation via SNMP 13 6 Sending Traps via SNMP Traps that report various unit conditions can be sent to an SNMP Management Station from the RPC The following traps are currently supported WarmStart Trap Trap indicating a warm start ColdStart Trap Trap indicating a cold start Test Trap Test trap invoked by user via the Text Interface CLI The RPC can send an SNMP trap to notify you when any of the available alarm functions have been triggered In all cases except the
183. rface 000 5 9 3 9 2 2 Applying Commands to Several Circuits Text Interface 9 5 9 3 The Automated Mode ls eseeeeeeeeee le n eh nee 9 6 9 4 The SSH Telnet Connect Function Web Browser Interface Only 9 7 9 4 1 Initiating an SSH Shell Session via the Web Browser Interface 9 7 9 4 2 Initiating a Telnet Session via the Web Browser Interface 9 8 9 5 ManualOperation lllslsleee hn 9 8 9 6 Logging Out of Command Mode 0 cect een 9 8 10 SSH EncryptiOni oue rn I nr rr ARR rt Et mn RR RR a Ba E 10 1 11 Syslog MeS ag68 erus ux ees nere eheu eve bm o Re e leu aie ua aera 11 1 11 1 Configuration sosise uie mmn 11 1 12 SNMP apse giui gaii e koki EE cs ans rc 12 1 12 1 Configuration s ieena pa e ae dae ee deb ead aad pU Iq ead 12 1 13 Operation via SNMP 0c eee 13 1 13 1 RPG SNMP Agent ccr RI pr eae oa A hae eis ae eee 13 1 18 2 SNMPv3 Authentication and Encryption lisse eee 13 1 13 3 Configuration via SNMP 00 0 6 cette eee 13 2 13 3 1 Viewing USers ree re eee Pa eA eG eR 13 3 13 3 2 Adding USOS coiere a rre curie eeu elo Nag aN eas 13 3 19 3 9 Modifying USeIS s creana rhe dace er reb eate B ire 13 3 13 3 4 Deleting Users uei RUE Er ere ba Aka aes 13 3 13 4 Circuit Control via SNMP 0 0 e ren 13 4 18 4 1 Circuit Status Control 2 0 eee 13 4 13 4 2 Circuit Group S
184. rror message is received carefully check the contents of the parameters file correct the problem and then repeat the Upload procedure 5 If the parameter upload is successful the RPC will send a confirmation message and then return to the command prompt Type S and press Enter the Status Screen will be displayed Check the Status Screen to make certain the unit has been configured with the saved parameters 15 2 Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters 15 5 Restoring Previously Saved Parameters If you make a mistake while configuring the RPC unit and wish to return to the previously saved parameters the Text Interface s Reboot System command 1I offers the option to reinitialize the RPC unit using previously backed up parameters This allows you to reset the unit to previously saved parameters even after you have changed parameters and saved them Notes The RPC will automatically backup saved parameters once a day shortly after Midnight This configuration backup file will contain only the most recently saved RPC parameters and will be overwritten by the next night s daily backup When the I command is invoked a submenu will be displayed which offers several Reboot options Options 5 is used to restore the configuration backup file The date shown next to options 5 indicates the date that you last changed and saved unit parameters If the daily automatic configuration backup has been triggered since t
185. rt lIs an optional argument which can be included to indicate the target port at the IP address raw Is an optional argument which can be included to indicate a raw socket connection In order to create a raw socket connection the command line must end with the text raw SSH Outbound SSH Creates an outbound SSH connection Notes n order for the SSH command to function Telnet SSH and Outbound Service Access must be enabled for your user account as described in Section 5 5 In addition SSH Access and Outbound Access must also be enabled via the Network Parameters menu as described in Section 5 9 2 e f you have logged in via the Network Port the SSH command will not function Availability Administrator SuperUser User Format SSH ip 1 username Enter Where ip Is the target IP address The IP Address can be entered in either IPv4 or IPv6 format 1 Lowercase letter L Indicates that the next argument will be the log on name username ls the username that you wish to use to log in to the target device 17 9 Command Reference Guide C Connect to Serial Port When the RJ 45 Console Port has been configured as a Normal Mode Port as described in Section 5 8 the C command can be used to create a connection between the Network port and the Console Port Notes User level accounts can only connect to the Console Port when serial port access is specifically permitted by the account To terminate
186. rtain to press the Esc key to completely exit from the configuration menu and save newly defined parameters When parameters are defined via the Text Interface newly defined parameters will not be saved until the Saving Configuration message has been displayed and the cursor returns to the command prompt Basic Configuration 5 5 Defining System Parameters The System Parameters menus are used to define the Site ID Message set the system clock and calendar and configure the Invalid Access Lockout feature and Callback feature To access the System Parameters menu via the Text Interface type F and press Enter To access the System Parameters menu via the Web Browser Interface place the cursor over the General Parameters link wait for the flyout menu to appear and then click on the System Parameters link The System Parameters Menus are used to define the following User Directory This function is used to view add modify and delete user accounts and passwords As discussed in Section 5 4 and Section 5 5 the User Directory allows you to set the security level for each account as well as determine which circuits each account will be allowed to control Note The User Directory option does not appear in the Web Browser Interface s System Parameters menu and is instead accessed via the User Configuration link on the left hand side of the menu Site ID Atext field generally used to note the installation site or na
187. s 100Base T or 10Base T and then configure the network interface accordingly If your router switch does not autosense the RPC will auto negotiate speed and duplex mode Output Terminal Fuses RPC 40L8A4 Series Units Only On RPC 40L8A4 series units each output terminal includes four fuses one for each circuit on the output terminal For further details regarding detecting blown fuses and changing fuses please refer to Section 3 2 3 in this user s guide Connecting to the Alarm Inputs RPC 40L8A4 Series Units Only The RPC 40L8A4 back panel includes four alarm inputs designed for connection to door open alarms or other dry contact alarms For further details regarding connecting devices to the Alarm Inputs please refer to Section 3 2 4 in this user s guide This completes the RPC installation instructions Please proceed to Section 5 for instructions regarding unit configuration 4 5 5 Basic Configuration This section describes the basic configuration procedure for all RPC units For more information on Reboot Options and Alarm Configuration please refer to Section 6 and Section 7 Communicating with the RPC Unit In order to configure the RPC you must first connect to the unit and access command mode Note that the RPC offers two separate configuration interfaces the Web Browser Interface and the Text Interface In addition the RPC also offers three different methods for accessing command mode via networ
188. s sign in the Circuit Access field and then selecting the desired circuits from the drop down menu Default undefined Circuit Group Access Determines which Circuit Group s this Scheduled Reboot action will be applied to Note that in the Text Interface Circuit Group Access is defined via a separate submenu in the Web Browser Interface Circuit Group Access is defined via a drop down menu which may be accessed by clicking on the plus sign in the Circuit Group Access field Default undefined 6 2 2 Viewing Scheduled Reboot Actions After you have defined one or more Scheduled Reboots you can review the parameters selected for each Reboot using the View Scheduled Reboot feature In order to view the configuration of an existing Scheduled Reboot you must access the command mode using a password that allows Administrator level commands and then use the Scheduled Reboot menu s View Modify Scheduled Reboot function The RPC will display a screen which lists all defined parameters for the selected Scheduled Reboot action 6 2 5 Modifying Scheduled Reboots After you have defined a Scheduled Reboot you can edit the configuration of the Reboot action using the Modify Scheduled Reboot feature In order to modify the configuration of an existing Scheduled Reboot action you must access the command mode using a password that allows Administrator level commands and then use the Scheduled Reboot menu s View Modify Scheduled Reboot
189. se use a pair of pliers to grasp the black body of the fuse and then gently pull the fuse loose from the RPC 40L8A4 unit The RPC 40L8A4 ships with 10 Amp fuses for custom fuses please contact WTI Clear Cap P Al Dot Good Blown Fuse Fuse Figure 3 3 DC Output Terminal Block Fuses RPC 40L8A4 Series Units Only 3 4 Getting Started Retaining Screws Wire Alarm Wire Holes 14 to 24 Gauge Strip 0 25 Inch Gate Open Gate Closed f i Output Current Input Current 48 24 or 12 V DC Figure 3 4 Connecting to the Alarm Inputs RPC 40L8A4 Series Units Only 3 2 4 Connecting to the Alarm Inputs RPC 40L8A4 Units Only The RPC 40L8A4 back panel includes four alarm inputs designed for connection to door open alarms or other dry contact alarms Each pin supplies positive DC voltage at the same voltage that is used to power the unit i e 48 V DC units provide 48 V DC 24 V DC units provide 24 V DC and 12 V DC units provide 12 V DC Note that when the RPC 40L8A4 unit is shipped from the factory the removable alarm input connectors are enclosed in separate plastic bag included in the shipping box and must be installed by the user When connecting wires to alarm inputs make certain each wire is properly seated and firmly held in place by the retaining screw As shown in Figure 3 4 in order to properly seat the wire the retaining screw must be turned counter clockwise until the metal gate in th
190. security service e g VeriSign Thawte etc in order to have them sign and activate the certificate Obtain the Signed Certificate Send the captured certificate to the outside security service Refer to the security service s web page for further instructions 14 5 Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters Upload the Signed Certificate to the RPC After the signed certificate is returned from the security service return to the Web Access menu a Access the RPC command mode via the Text Interface using an account that permits Administrator level commands as described previously then type N and press Enter to display the Network Parameters menu and then type 23 and press Enter to display the Web Access menu b From the Web Access menu type 14 and press Enter Import CRT to begin the upload process At the CRT Server Key submenu type 1 and press Enter to choose Upload Server Key c Use your communications program to send the binary format Signed Certificate to the RPC unit When the upload is complete press Escape to exit from the CRT Server Key submenu d After you exit from the CRT Server Key submenu press Escape several times until you have exited from the Network Parameters menu and the Saving Configuration message is displayed After the configuration has been saved test the signed certificate by accessing the RPC via the Web Browser Interface using an HTTPS connection For example if the co
191. sed to define the text that will appear in the Subject field for all email notification messages generated by this alarm Default Alarm Invalid Access Lockout Alarm Configuration 7 6 The Power Cycle Alarm The Power Cycle Alarm can provide notification when all input power to the RPC unit is lost and then restored When the power supply is lost and then restored the RPC can provide notification via Email Syslog Message or SNMP Trap Notes In order for the RPC to provide alarm notification via Email communication parameters must first be defined as described in Section 5 9 11 In order for the RPC to provide alarm notification via Syslog Message Syslog parameters must first be defined and Syslog Messages must be enabled as described in Section 5 9 2 and Section 1 1 In order for the RPC to provide alarm notification via SNMP Trap SNMP parameters must first be defined and SNMP Traps must be enabled as described in Section 5 9 7 and Section 12 To configure the Power Cycle Alarm you must access the RPC command mode using a password that permits Administrator Level commands The Power Cycle Alarm configuration menu offers the following parameters Trigger Enable Enables Disables the trigger for this alarm When Disabled this alarm will be suppressed Default On Note To cancel an alarm without correcting the condition that caused the alarm simply toggle the Trigger Enable parameter Off and then back On aga
192. ser 2 SuperUser 3 Administrator For example to set the access level to SuperUser the command line would be WTI Super 2 WTI Plug Access Determines which circuit s the user will be allowed to access This command provides an argument that consists of a character string with one character for each the RPC s switched circuits The following options are available 0 Off Deny Access 1 On Allow Access For example to allow access to Circuits 2 and 4 the command line would be WTI Plug Access 0101 WTI Group Access Determines which circuit group s the user will be allowed to access The argument for this command includes a character for each defined circuit group The first character in the string is used to represent the first circuit group defined and the last character in the string represents the last circuit group defined The following options are available for each circuit group 0 Off Deny Access 1 On Allow Access For example to allow access to the first three defined circuit groups out of a total of six defined circuit groups the command line would be WTI Group Access 111000 Example The following command could be used to set the command access level to User allow access to Circuits 1 and 2 and also allow access to the first two of five defined circuit groups tom Auth Type Local User Password tom1 Login Service Telnet Login TCP Port Telnet User Name HARRY tom
193. ser account parameters as seen through the SNMP are summarized below e userTable userName 32 character username e userTable userPasswd 16 character password userTable userAccessLevel Account access level 0 View Access 1 User Access 2 Superuser Access 3 Administrator Access userTable userLocalAccess A string of 8characters with one character for each of the 8 possible circuits on the RPC unit A 0 indicates that the account does not have access to the circuit and a 1 indicates that the user does have access to the circuit userTable userGroupAccess A string of 54 characters with one character for each of the 54 possible circuit groups in the system 0 indicates that the account cannot access the group and 1 indicates that the user can access the group userTable userSerialAccess Access to the serial interface 0 No access 1 Access userTable userTelnetSshAccess Access to the Telnet SSH interface 0 No access 1 Access userTable userOutboundTelSshAccess Access to Outbound Telnet SSH 0 No access 1 Access userTable userWebAccess Access to the Web interface 0 No access 1 Access e userTable userCallbackNum 32 character callback number for account userTable userSubmit Set to 1 to submit changes 13 2 Operation via SNMP 13 3 1 Viewing Users To view users issue a GET request on any of the user parameters for the i
194. ser level accounts User User level accounts are only allowed to connect to the Console Port when port access has been specifically enabled for the account ViewOnly Accounts with ViewOnly access are not allowed to create connections to the Console Port 5 20 Basic Configuration 5 5 Managing User Accounts The User Directory function is employed to create new accounts display parameters for existing accounts modify accounts and delete accounts Up to 128 different user accounts can be created The User Directory function is only available when you have logged into command mode using an account that permits Administrator commands In both the Text Interface and the Web Browser Interface the User Directory menu offers the following functions View User Directory Displays currently defined parameters for any RPC user account as described in Section 5 5 1 Add Username Creates new user accounts and allows you to assign a username password command level circuit access circuit group access service access and callback number as described in Section 5 5 2 Modify User Directory This option is used to edit or change account information as described in Section 5 5 3 Delete User Clears user accounts as described in Section 5 5 4 Note After you have finished selecting or editing user account parameters make certain to save the new account information before proceeding In the Web Browser Interface click o
195. ses for the Ping No Answer reboot feature must first be defined as described in Section 6 1 When a Ping No Answer condition is detected the RPC can still reboot the user selected circuit s as described in Section 6 1 and can also send an email Syslog Message and or SNMP trap as described in this section In order for the RPC to provide Email alarm notification communication parameters must first be defined as described in Section 5 9 11 In order for the RPC to provide Syslog Message notification Syslog parameters must first be defined and Syslog Messages must be enabled as described in Section 5 9 2 and Section 11 In order for the RPC to provide SNMP Trap notification when this alarm is triggered SNMP parameters must first be defined and SNMP Traps must be enabled as described in Section 5 9 7 and Section 12 To configure the Ping No Answer Alarm you must access the RPC command mode using a password that permits Administrator Level commands The Ping No Answer alarm configuration menu offers the following parameters Trigger Enable Enables Disables the trigger for this alarm When Disabled this alarm will be suppressed Default On Note To cancel an alarm without correcting the condition that caused the alarm simply toggle the Trigger Enable parameter Off and then back On again The Trigger Enable Notify on Clear Email Message and Address 1 2 and 3 Parameters all include Copy to All Triggers options
196. splayed when a valid username and password are entered during log in The Login Banner can be used to post legal warning regarding unauthorized access to the unit or to display other user defined information or instructions Default Undefined Notes Although the Login Banner will be displayed when the RPC is accessed via both the Text Interface and Web Browser Interface the Login Banner can only be defined via the Text Interface The Login Banner can be up to 1024 characters long The Login Banner text must begin with the banner command and end with the banner command Banner text can be copied and pasted from a text editor or sent in from a file For best results the individual text lines in the Login Banner should be less than 80 characters wide Basic Configuration 5 3 1 The Real Time Clock and Calendar The Real Time Clock menu is used to set the RPC internal clock and calendar The configuration menu for the Real Time Clock offers the following options Date Sets the Month Day and Year for the RPC real time clock calendar Time Sets the Hour Minute and Second for the RPC real time clock calendar Key in the time using the 24 hour military format Time Zone Sets the time zone relative to Greenwich Mean Time Note that the Time Zone setting will function differently depending upon whether or not the NTP feature is enabled and properly configured Default GMT No DST NTP Enabled
197. switch Circuits A2 and A3 on your local RPC unit Off without displaying the optional command confirmation prompt invoke either of the following command lines OFF A2 A3 Y Enter or OF A2 A3 yY Enter DPL Set All Circuits to Default States Sets all switched circuits to their user defined default state For information on setting circuit defaults please refer to Section 5 7 Note When this command is invoked in Administrator Mode or SuperUser Mode it will be applied to all RPC circuits When invoked in User Mode the command will only be applied to the circuits that are allowed by the account Availability Administrator SuperUser User Format DPL Y Enter Where Y is an optional command argument which can be included to suppress the command confirmation prompt 17 8 Command Reference Guide TELNET Outbound Telnet Creates an outbound Telnet connection Notes In order for the TELNET command to function Telnet SSH and Outbound Service Access must be enabled for your user account as described in Section 5 5 In addition Telnet Access and Outbound Access must also be enabled via the Network Parameters menu as described in Section 5 9 2 e f you have logged in via the Network Port the TELNET command will not function Availability Administrator SuperUser User Format TELNET ip port raw Enter Where ip Is the target IP address The IP Address can be entered in either IPv4 or IPv6 format po
198. t Default 9 Lockout Duration This option selects the length of time that the serial Console Port will remain locked when Invalid Access Lockout occurs If the duration is set at Infinite then ports will remained locked until the UL command is issued Default 30 Minutes Basic Configuration SSH Protection Enables Disables and configures the Invalid Access function for SSH connections When this item is enabled and excessive Invalid Access Attempts via SSH are detected then the RPC will lock out the offending MAC address for the user defined SSH Lockout Duration Period or until the UL command is issued Note that for SSH protection the lockout trigger is a function of the SSH Hit Count parameter and the SSH Lockout Duration Parameter Lockout Enable Enables Disables Invalid Access Lockout protection for SSH connections Default Off e SSH Hit Count The number of invalid attempts that must occur during the length of time specified by the SSH Lockout Duration period in order to trigger the Invalid Access Lockout feature for SSH protocol For example if the SSH Hit Count parameter is set to 10 and the SSH Lockout Duration parameter is set to 30 minutes then the RPC will lock out the offending MAC address for 30 minutes when over 10 invalid access attempts occur during any 30 minute long period Default 20 SSH Lockout Duration This option selects both the length of time that an SSH Lockout will remain in
199. t Status Screen SSH Telnet or Modem Getting Started 3 Test Switching Functions You may wish to perform the following tests in order to make certain that the RPC is responding to commands When switching and reboot commands are executed the Status LED s will also turn On or Off to indicate the current status of the circuit s a Reboot Circuit Web Browser Interface Click on the Circuit Control link on the left hand side of the screen to display the Circuit Control Menu From the Circuit Control Menu click the down arrow in the row for Circuit 1 to display the dropdown menu then select Reboot from the drop down menu and click on the Execute Actions button Text Interface Type BOOT 1 and press Enter b Switch Circuit Off Web Browser Interface From the Circuit Control Menu click the down arrow in the Action column for Circuit 1 to display the drop down menu then select Off from the drop down menu and click on the Execute Actions button Text Interface Type OFF 1 and press Enter c Switch Circuit On Web Browser Interface From the Circuit Control Menu click the down arrow in the Action column for Circuit 1 to display the drop down menu then select On from the drop down menu and click on the Execute Actions button Text Interface Type ON A1 and press Enter This completes the Quick Start Guide for the RPC Prior to placing the unit into operation it is recommended to refer to the
200. t first be defined as described in Section 5 9 11 In order for the unit to provide alarm notification via Syslog Message Syslog parameters must first be defined and Syslog Messages must be enabled as described in Section 5 9 2 and Section 1 1 In order for the unit to provide alarm notification via SNMP Trap SNMP parameters must first be defined and SNMP Traps must be enabled as described in Section 5 9 7 and Section 12 To configure the Over Temperature Alarms access the RPC command mode using a password that permits Administrator Level commands and then use the Alarm Configuration menu to select the desired alarm feature Both the Initial Threshold menus and Critical Threshold menus offer essentially the same parameters but the parameters defined for each alarm are separate Therefore parameters defined for the Critical Threshold Alarm will not be applied to the Initial Threshold Alarm and vice versa Both the Over Temperature Initial Threshold alarm and the Over Temperature Critical Threshold alarm offer the following parameters Trigger Enable Enables Disables the trigger for this alarm When Disabled this alarm will be suppressed Default On Note To cancel an alarm without correcting the condition that caused the alarm simply toggle the Trigger Enable parameter Off and then back On again The Trigger Enable Notify on Clear Email Message and Address 1 2 and 3 Parameters all include Copy to All Triggers
201. tatus Control 0 0 0 eect ee 13 4 13 5 Viewing RPC Status via SNMP sssssseseeeee ene 13 5 13 5 1 System Status Ethernet Port Mac Addresses 000 eeu 13 5 13 5 2 Circuit Status 0 2 tte ees 13 5 13 5 3 Unit Environment Status 00 0 eee cee 13 5 13 5 4 Alarm Stalus 5e Eden cba ceeded nena Pee baie 13 6 13 6 Sending Traps viaSNMP 0 0 eee ett eee 13 7 Table of Contents 14 Setting Up SSL Encryption 2222022 e eee ee eee eee eee 14 1 14 1 Creating a Self Signed Certificate ee 14 2 14 2 Creating a Signed Certificate liliis eese 14 3 14 3 Downloading the Server Private Key 0 0 00 eee eee eese 14 4 14 4 TLS ModE ionic ada ibm RUE Pane tated pig dni a ue PCIE do De duse 14 5 15 Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters 00000 cece eee eee eee 15 1 15 1 Sending Parameters to a File 20 tee 15 1 15 1 1 Downloading amp Saving Parameters via Text Interface 15 1 15 1 2 Downloading amp Saving Parameters via Web Browser Interface 15 2 15 2 Restoring Saved Parameters eee ee 15 2 15 3 Restoring Previously Saved Parameters 00 00 e eee eee ee 15 3 16 Upgrading RPC Firmware a es ees cece eee eee eee 16 1 16 1 WMU Enterprise Management Software Recommended 0 005 16 1 16 2 The Upgrade Firmware Function Alternate Method eee eee 16 1 17 Comman
202. te individual Circuit Groups Note that this function is only available when you have accessed command mode using a password that permits Administrator Level commands Note Deleted Circuit Groups cannot be automatically restored 5 26 Basic Configuration 5 7 Defining Circuit Parameters The Circuit Parameters Menu is used to define Circuit Names boot sequence delay times and Power Up Default values for each RPC switched circuit Note that this function is only available when you have accessed command mode using a password that permits Administrator Level commands The Circuit Parameters Menu allows you to define the following parameters Circuit Name Up to 24 Characters Default undefined Note Circuit Names must begin with either a lower case alphabetic letter or upper case alphabetic letter Circuit Names cannot begin with a number character or symbol character Boot Seq Delay When more than one circuit is switched On or a reboot cycle is initiated the Boot Sequence delay determines how much time will elapse before the next circuit is switched On When the Boot Sequence Delay is applied the RPC will wait for the user defined delay period before switching On the next circuit When Reboot cycles and switching actions are initiated the Boot Sequence Delay will be applied as follows Default 0 5 Second Reboot Cycle Delay During a reboot cycle the RPC will first switch all selected circuits Off with a 0 5 second
203. that allow you to enable disable the corresponding parameter for all RPC alarms For example if the Ping No Answer Alarm s Trigger Enable parameter is set to On Copy to All Triggers then all other RPC alarms will also be enabled Resend Delay Determines how long the RPC will wait to resend an email message generated by this alarm when the initial attempt to send the notification was unsuccessful Default 60 Minutes Alarm Configuration Notify Upon Clear When this item is enabled the RPC will send additional notification when the situation that caused the alarm has been corrected For example when Notify Upon Clear is enabled the RPC will send initial notification when it detects that a Ping command has failed and then send a second notification when it determines that the IP address is again responding to the Ping command Default On Email Message Enables Disables email notification for this alarm Default On Address 1 2 and 3 These parameters are used to select which of the three email addresses defined via the Email Messages menu see Section 5 9 11 will receive the email alarm notification messages generated by this alarm The Address parameters can be used to select one or any combination of the addresses defined via the Email Messages menu Default All On Note f Email addresses have been previously specified then the text under the parameters will list the current user defined email addresses
204. tication attempt fails When enabled the RPC will first attempt to authenticate the password by checking the TACACS Server if this fails the RPC will then attempt to authenticate the password by checking its own internal username directory This parameter offers three options Off Fallback Local is disabled Default On All Failures Fallback Local is enabled and the unit will fallback to it s own internal user directory when it cannot contact the TACACS Server or when a password or username does not match the TACACS Server On Transport Failure Fallback Local is enabled but the unit will only fallback to it s own internal user directory when it cannot contact the TACACS Server Authentication Port The port number for the TACACS function Default 49 Default User Access When enabled this parameter allows TACACS users to access the RPC command mode without first defining a TACACS user account on the RPC When new TACACS users access the RPC command mode they will inherit the default Access Level Port Access Circuit Access Circuit Group Access and Service Access parameters that are defined via the items listed below Default On Enable Enables disables the Default User Access function Default On Access Level Determines the default Access Level setting for new TACACS users This option can set the default access level for new TACACS users to Administrator SuperUser User or ViewOnly F
205. to allow in the Allow list and addresses for hosts that you wish to deny in the Deny list Since Linux operators wild cards and net mask pairs are allowed these lists can indicate specific addresses or a range of addresses to be allowed or denied When the IP Security feature is properly enabled and a client attempts to connect the RPC will perform the following checks 1 If the client s IP address is found in the hosts allow list the client will be granted immediate access Once an IP address is found in the Allow list the RPC will not check the Deny list and will assume you wish to allow that address to connect 2 Ifthe client s IP address is not found in the Allow list the RPC will then proceed to check the Deny list 3 Ifthe client s IP Address is found in the Deny list the client will not be allowed to connect 4 Ifthe client s IP Address is not found in the Deny list the client will be allowed to connect even if the address was not found in the Allow list Notes e If the RPC finds an IP Address in the Allow list it will not check the Deny list and will allow the client to connect f both the Allow and Deny lists are left blank then the IP Security feature will be disabled and all IP Addresses will be allowed to connect providing that the proper password and or SSH key is supplied When the Allow and Deny lists are defined the user is only allowed to specify the Client List the Daemon List and Shell Com
206. to the Network Port via Direct Connect and selects the port number for Raw Socket Access This item can be used to enable or disable Raw Socket Protocol access and select either port 23 or port 3001 for use for Raw Socket connections Default Off Notes The Raw Socket Access option is often useful for users who encounter network problems when attempting to communicate with the RPC using a script that was previously written for our legacy IPS product line e f the On 23 option is selected you must either disable Telnet Port 23 or use the Telnet Access option to select a port other than Port 23 When the Raw Socket Access option is enabled you must connect to the RPC using the port number selected for Raw Socket Access For example if the RPC IP address is 1 2 3 4 and port 3001 has been selected for Raw Socket Acess in order to establish a Raw Socket connection to the RPC s Network Port then on a UNIX system the connection command would be telnet 1 2 3 4 3001 Enter 5 37 Basic Configuration Ping Syslog Servers Ping Test Pings the IP addresses which have been defined for the SYSLOG Severs in order to check for a response Notes e The Syslog Address submenu in the Text Interface and the Network Parameters submenu in the Web Browser Interface both include a Ping Test function that can be used to ping the user selected Syslog IP Addresses in order to verify that valid IP addresses have been entered In orde
207. to the RPC 4850 The RPC can either be controlled by a local PC that communicates with the unit via cable controlled via external modem or controlled via TCP IP network Note that it is not necessary to connect to both the Network and Console Ports and that the Console Port can be connected to either a local PC or External Modem Network Port Connect your 10Base T or 100Base T network interface to the RPC Network port Console Port Use the null modem cable supplied with the unit to connect your PC COM port to the RPC Console RS232 Port External Modem Use a standard AT or modem cable to connect your external modem to the RPC s Console RS232 Port Getting Started 3 2 Hardware Installation RPC 40L8A4 Series Units 3 2 1 Apply Power to the RPC 40L8A4 Refer to power rating nameplate on the back panel and then remove the protective cover from the terminal block and connect the RPC 40L8A4 unit to an appropriate power source as shown in Figure 3 1 below Note RPC 40L8A4 series units feature two completely independent buses and for each circuit voltage is connected to the terminal for negative 48 or positive 48 volt units power is connected to the terminals and for positive 24 and 12 volt units positive power is also connected to the terminals Warning An exposed wire lead from a DC input power source can conduct harmful levels of electricity Make certain that no exposed portion of the DC input wire
208. tocol and IPv6 protocol format Primary NTP Address and Secondary NTP Adaress When the Primary NTP Address and Secondary NTP Adaress are defined via the Text Interface the RPC will display a prompt that instructs the user to select IPv4 or IPv6 protocol The RPC allows parameters for both IPv4 and IPv6 protocols to be defined and saved Basic Configuration Secondary NTP Address Defines the IP address or domain name up to 64 characters long for the secondary fallback NTP Server Default undefined NTP Timeout The amount of time in seconds that will elapse between each attempt to contact the NTP server When the initial attempt is unsuccessful the RPC will retry the connection four times If neither the primary nor secondary NTP server responds the RPC will wait 24 hours before attempting to contact the NTP server again Default 3 Seconds Test NTP Servers Allows you to ping the IP addresses or domain names defined via the Primary and Secondary NTP Address prompts or to ping a new address or domain defined via the Test NTP Servers submenu in order to check that a valid IP address or domain name has been entered Notes In order for the Test NTP Servers feature to function your network and or firewall must be configured to allow ping commands In addition to the Test NTP Servers option the TEST command in the Text Interface or the Test option in the Web Browser Interface can also be used to ping any us
209. u accessed by clicking on the plus sign in the Configure Circuit Access field Default undefined Circuit Group Access Determines which Circuit Group s the Ping No Answer Reboot for this IP Address will be applied to Note that in the Text Interface Circuit Group Access is defined via a separate submenu in the Web Browser Interface Circuit Group Access is defined via a drop down menu which may be accessed by clicking on the plus sign Default undefined Reboot Options Ping Test Ping PNA Address Sends a test Ping command to the IP Address defined for this Ping No Answer Reboot Notes In order for the Ping Test function to work properly your network and or firewall as well as the device at the target IP address must be configured to allow ping commands After you have finished defining or editing Ping No Answer Reboot parameters make certain to save the changes before proceeding In the Web Browser Interface click on the Add Ping No Answer button to save parameters in the Text Interface press the Esc key several times until the MPC displays the Saving Configuration message and the cursor returns to the command prompt 6 1 2 Viewing Ping No Answer Reboot Profiles After you have defined one or more Ping No Answer Reboot profiles you can review the parameters selected for each profile using the View Ping No Answer feature In order to view the configuration of an existing Ping No Answer profile you
210. ups that are defined via the Circuit Group Access parameter ViewOnly accounts are allowed to display the On Off status of circuit groups via the Circuit Status Screen but are limited to the circuit groups specified by the account ViewOnly accounts are not allowed to invoke switching and reboot commands Service Access Determines whether this account will be able to access command mode via Serial Port Telnet SSH or Web For example if Telnet SSH Access is disabled for this account then this account will not be able to access command mode via Telnet or SSH Default Serial Port On Telnet SSH On Web On 5 22 Basic Configuration Callback Phone Number Assigns a number that will be called when this account attempts to access command mode via modem and the Callback Security Function has been enabled as described in Section 5 3 4 Default undefined Notes e f the Callback Number is not defined then Callbacks will not be performed for this user f the Callback Number is not defined for a given user and the Callback Security feature is configured to use either of the On Callback options then this user will be granted immediate access to command mode via modem f the Callback Number is not defined for a given user and the Callback Security feature is configured to use the On Callback ONLY option then this user will not be able to access command mode via Modem When using the On Callback
211. ures Secure Shell SSHv2 encryption and address specific IP security masks help to prevent unauthorized access to command and configuration functions The RPC provides four different levels of security for user accounts Administrator SuperUser User and ViewOnly The Administrator level provides complete access to all circuit control functions operating features and configuration menus The SuperUser level allows switching and rebooting of all circuits but does not allow access to configuration functions The User level allows access to only a select group of Administrator defined circuits The ViewOnly level allows you to check circuit status and unit status but does not allow switching or rebooting of circuits or access to configuration menus The RPC is compatible with popular remote authentication protocols such as LDAP Kerberos TACACS and Radius In addition the RPC also supports MIB commands and operation and configuration via SNMP Easy to Configure Easy to Use The RPC can be configured via network modem or locally via serial Console Port Simple user friendly commands are employed to assign configuration parameters enable alarm features and view unit status Circuits can be switched On Off or rebooted using simple ASCII commands or user friendly Web based menus 1 1 Introduction RPC Series Models This user s guide covers several different RPC models Specifications for the models covered in this user s guide a
212. wait for the Lockout Duration period to elapse after which the RPC will automatically reactivate the port or protocol or you can issue the UL command type UL and press Enter via the Text Interface to instantly unlock all RPC logical network ports and communication protocols Notes When the Serial Port Invalid Access Lockout Alarm has been enabled as described in Section 7 5 the RPC can also provide notification via email Syslog Message and or SNMP trap whenever an Invalid Access Lockout occurs at the serial Console Port f the Network Port has been locked by the Invalid Access Lockout feature it will still respond to the ping command providing that the ping command has not been disabled at the Network Port The Invalid Access Lockout configuration menus allow you to select the following parameters Serial Port Protection Enables Disables the Invalid Access Lockout function for the serial Console Port and selects lockout parameters When this item is enabled and excessive Invalid Access attempts are detected at the Console Port the Console Port will be locked until the user defined Lockout Duration period elapses or until the UL command is issued Serial Port Protection Enables Disables the Invalid Access Lockout feature for the serial Console Port Default Off Lockout Attempts The number of invalid attempts that must occur in order to trigger the Invalid Access Lockout feature at the serial Console Por
213. y type 4 and press Enter Note that after any of the above options is selected the RPC will start the receiving servers and wait for an FTP SFTP client to make a connection and upload a valid firmware binary image To proceed with the upgrade select the desired option The RPC will display a message that indicates that the unit is waiting for data Leave the current Telnet SSH client session connected at this time Open your FTP SFTP application and if you have not already done so login to the RPC unit using a username and password that permit access to Administrator level commands Transfer the md5 format upgrade file to the RPC After the file transfer is complete the RPC will install the upgrade file and then reboot itself and break all port connections Note that it will take approximately 10 minutes to complete the installation process The unit will remain accessible until it reboots a Some FTP SFTP applications may not automatically close when the file transfer is complete If this is the case you may close your FTP SFTP client manually after it indicates that the file has been successfully transferred b When the upgrade process is complete the RPC will send a message to all currently connected network sessions indicating that the RPC is going down for a reboot Note Do not power down the RPC unit while it is in the process of installing the upgrade file This can damage the unit s operating system 16 2 U
214. ymptoms If the unit should need to be returned for factory repair it must be accompanied by a Return Authorization number from Customer Service WTI Customer Service 5 Sterling Irvine California 92618 Local Phone 949 586 9950 Toll Free Service Line 1 888 280 7227 Service Fax 949 583 9514 Email service wti com Apx 4 Appendices Trademark and Copyright Information WTI and Western Telematic are trademarks of Western Telematic Inc All other product names mentioned in this publication are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Information and descriptions contained herein are property of Western Telematic Inc Such information and descriptions may not be copied disseminated or distributed without the express written consent of Western Telematic Inc Copyright Western Telematic Inc 2014 August 2014 Part Number 13532 Revision D Trademarks and Copyrights Used in this Manual Cisco and EnergyWise are registered trademarks of Cisco Systems Inc Hyperterminal is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation Portions copyright Hilgraeve Inc ProComm is a trademark of Datastorm Technologies Inc Teraterm is a copyright of Ayera Technologies Inc BlackBerry is a registered trademark of Research In Motion Limited JavaScript is a trademark of Sun Microsystems Inc Telnet is a trademark of Telnet Communications Inc All other trademarks mentioned in this manual are
215. you must access the command mode using a password that allows Administrator level commands and then use the Ping No Answer menu s Delete Ping No Answer function Reboot Options 6 2 Scheduled Reboot The Scheduled Reboot feature can be used to reboot one or more circuits according to a user defined schedule or to automatically turn circuits Off and then On according to a user defined schedule In order to configure a Scheduled Reboot you must access command mode using a password that permits access to Administrator level commands In the Text Interface the Scheduled Reboot configuration menu is accessed via the Reboot Options menu RB In the Web Browser Interface the Scheduled Reboot configuration menu is accessed via the Reboot Options link The Scheduled Reboot configuration menu can be used to Add Modify View or Delete Scheduled Reboot functions Note After you have finished defining or editing Scheduled Reboot parameters make certain to save the changes before proceeding In the Web Browser Interface click on the Add Scheduled Reboot button to save parameters in the Text Interface press the Esc key several times until the RPC displays the Saving Configuration message and the cursor returns to the command prompt 6 2 1 Adding Scheduled Reboots The RPC allows up to 54 Scheduled Reboots to be defined The Add Scheduled Reboot menu allows you to define the following parameters for each new Scheduled Reboot Sche
216. your network administrator for appropriate settings The Network Parameters Menu selects parameters for all 16 logical Network Ports The IP Address Subnet Address and Gateway Address cannot be changed via the Web Browser Interface In order to change these parameters you must access the unit via the Text Interface When a new IP Adaress is selected or the status of the DHCP feature is changed the unit will disconnect and reconfigure itself with the new values when you exit the Network Parameters Menu When configuring the unit make certain your DHCP server is set up to assign a known fixed IP address in order to simplify reconnection to the unit after the new address has been assigned DHCP Parameters cannot be changed via the Web Browser Interface The Network Parameters menu is only available when you have logged into command mode using an account and port that permit Administrator level commands Supervisor Mode enabled The Network Parameters menu allows you to define the parameters discussed in the following sections Note that although the descriptions of network parameters are arranged according to the Web Browser Interface in the Text Interface most parameters are found in two large menus one for IPv4 and one for IPv6 Note that both the IPv4 configuration menu and the IPv6 configuration menu offer essentially the same parameters To access the network configuration menus proceed as follows Text Interface To de

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