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Western Telematic Switch CMS-16 User's Manual

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2. 3 1 Firmware Upgrade 9 1 10 9 Flow Control 4 3 5 7 Front Panel Components 2 1 G Gateway Address 5 12 10 8 iIndex 1 CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Index H O Handshake oy bari aoda a e ales 5 7 ON Indicator aeeai a a 2 1 Default s os minn ee we ie AA Sad he 4 3 One Character Logoff 5 9 5 13 7 3 Hang Up StridB 5 8 Operation 7 1 to 7 7 Help Screen o o o o o ooo oo 3 3 10 7 Option Switches 2 2 4 2 to 4 3 Hunt Groups 224 0 44 206 ar e woes TA WOVERVIEW sy papuc rakya awe ee as 3 1 to 3 4 l P Initialization ee a ea ease a ERS 2 1 4 3 Parameters Initialization String Modem 5 8 RESTOTE 100 a A 8 2 Installation 4 1 to 4 4 Save ens ra a be di dr iia dd 8 1 Interface as ce eo ee a wk A e Apx 1 Passive Mode 5 6 5 8 7 5 IP Address us ios ck ees ee de da 5 12 10 8 Password IP S Curity sa lt 2 a piae ai 5 12 5 14 POL st tn hs ale aa Ee EEE Be eg 5 2 Supervisor 0 0000 eee eee 5 2 L Port Butters sc aos a a eh e oe SS 7 6 Local Acs hc ec des fey ec Ea wd 5 1 Port Configuration 5 5 to 5 16 Logical TCP Ports 5 11 to 5 12 6 2 to 6 4 7 3 10 8 Port Connection 7 1 to 7 2 10 5 Logoff Character o 5 9 5 12 Port
3. As shown in Figure 6 1 The Port Status Screen lists the following items Name The user defined name for each port Password The user defined password for each port Note that actual passwords are not displayed this column will read either undefined or defined To display Port Passwords type SP Enter Supervisor Mode Only Status The connect status of each port When the port is connected this column will list the number of the other CMS port that is connected to this port If the connected port is listed as Nn where n is a number from 1 to 6 this indicates that the corresponding RS232 port is connected to the CMS Network port The numbers N1 through N6 indicate one of the six available telnet sessions Mode The user selected Port Mode This column will read Any Any to Any Modem Passive or Buffer depending on the configuration selected for the port Buffer Count Lists the amount of data in bytes stored in the buffer for this port 6 2 CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide The Status Screens DIAGNOSTICS Version 2 00 Site ID WESTERN TELEMATIC INC STATUS PRPRPPPRPRPe ROUTER CONS 1 ROUTER CONS 2 ROUTER CONS 3 LINUX 1 LINUX 2 13 DSU CSU 1 14 DSU CSU 2 15 TERM SERVER 16 MODEM l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l ooooooo0oo A A O
4. undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined STATUS Site ID WESTERN TELEMATIC INC l l l l l l l l ooo ooco0o0o 9o ooo 0o0o0o0 9o Figure 3 2 The Port Status Screen Defaults Shown b Third Party Connection Your resident port e g Port 1 issues a C command to create a connection between two other ports i To connect Port 2 to Port 3 type C 2 3 Enter ii While Ports 2 and 3 are connected Port 1 will still recognize CMS commands Type S Enter to display the Port Status Screen The STATUS column should now list Ports 2 and 3 as connected and Port as Free iii Issue a Third Party Disconnect command to disconnect Ports 2 and 3 type D 2 Enter The unit will display the Are you Sure y n prompt Type y and press Enter to disconnect iv Type S Enter to display the Port Status Screen The STATUS column should now list Ports 2 and 3 as Free 7 Site I D Message If desired the Site I D Message can be used to indicate the name or location of the unit Note that the Site I D cannot include double quotes a Type F and press Enter When the System Parameters menu appears type 1 and press Enter A prompt will appear Key in the desir
5. re SS TORA Firmware Version 2 00 and Higher User s Guide DEN pea U telematic inc 5 Sterling Irvine California 92618 949 586 9950 Toll Free 1 800 854 7226 Fax 949 583 9514 http www wti com A Warnings and Cautions A 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 Shock Hazard Do Not Enter Choc Hasard N entrent Schocke Hazard Test Nicht Betrete Otro Hazard Do Non Entrano Nameplate Power Warning This device should only be operated with the type of power source indicated on the instrument nameplate If you are not sure of the type of power service available consult your local power company Connect unit only to a properly measured supply Use only three wire cord which is provided with the unit Abouchent unit qu aux convenable mesura approvisionnement Usage qu trois fil corde laquel est approvisionna avec la unit Anschliesse einheit nur bis ein angebracht gemessen nachschub Gebrauch nur drei draht schnur welche ist verschaffen mit das einheit Connect unita solo a un proper misurata fornirle Adoperano solo tre wire spago quale fornii con gli unit Battery Replacement This device may include a lithium battery powered circuit If the battery is incorrectly replaced or mistreated there is a danger of explosion and a risk of personal
6. 10 9 Command Echo occ 5 10 Upload Parameters 8 1 to 8 2 DCD and DTR Signals 5 8 Apx l User Mode occ oo ed ba an Ghee dee ow 7 1 DTR Output aoaaa aaar o 5 8 User Password ooann naana 5 2 to 5 3 Handshake Mode 5 7 Interfaces cummins ee Ae e y Apx 1 v a DEDO pers rss s sss sss 28 verbose Response ooo 4 3 5 10 10 2 Modem Init String 5 8 Modem Reset String 5 8 Ww Port Mode 5 8 WhoCommand 6 5 10 10 Port Name 00 LL L ee 5 7 Wild Card 2 s soa a a a a aa 10 1 Port Password aoaaa aaa 5 7 Response Type 5 10 X Sequence Disconnect 5 9 XON XOFF Handshake 4 3 5 7 Stop Bits sx s oparia ea e eae ee s 5 7 Supervisor Mode 00 5 9 Timeout Disconnect 5 10 RTS CTS Handshake 4 3 5 7 S Saving Parameters 8 1 to 8 2 10 9 Scroll Mode oa cea e e i e ae e 7 6 Sequence Disconnect 5 9 5 13 SET Button o o e 2 1 4 3 Set Up Switches ota a E a 4 2 Site I D Message soacre sre ta eee eee 5 4 Deine 43 os aes Sek a eee es 10 7 Display soe cess 44 004 eed a eee 10 7 Skip Connect sanye ioe pra eee 8 7 6 Specifications 2 o o eee Apx 2 Status Screens 0 3 3 6 1 to 6 6 Stop Bits o ess ee eee eee eee 5 7 Subnet Mask lt e surco ta ewe Ss 5 12 1
7. If the connected port is listed as Nn where n is a number from 1 to 6 this indicates that the corresponding RS232 port is connected to the CMS Network port The numbers N1 through N6 indicate one of the six available telnet sessions 6 3 CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide The Status Screens Baud The baud rate selected for each port e COM The Data Bits Parity and Stop Bits selected for each port For example 8N1 indicates Eight data bits No parity and One stop bit HS The handshaking flow control mode for each port e Mode The user selected Port Mode This column will read Any Any to Any Modem Passive or Buffer depending on the configuration selected for each port e BUF Lists the amount of data in bytes currently stored in the buffer for this port e CTS The High Low status of the CTS line at the RS232 interface 6 3 The Network Status Screen SN This screen lists parameters for the Network Port To display the Network Status Screen type SN and press Enter The Network Status Screen is only available in Supervisor Mode Normally the SN command will not display passwords that were entered in order to initiate each telnet session and the Telnet Connection column will read Active or Free for each of the six available logical TCP ports However if the SN command line includes the P option e g SNP the Network Status screen will also list the login password e
8. access to RS232 console ports and maintenance ports on UNIX servers routers and other network equipment System Administrators can access remote devices in order to change configuration parameters connect users to restricted ports collect buffered data and perform a variety of other administrative functions Versatile Connectivity Up to 16 different devices can be connected to the CMS without the need to select a common baud rate or parity Each port can be individually configured for specific baud rates parity handshaking and various other parameters and options Easy Set Up and Operation Configuration of the CMS is simple A menuing system is used to select parameters and enable options The CMS can easily adapt to the requirements of almost any data communications application Limited Command Access The CMS is ideal for situations that require limited access to important commands Two security levels allow each port to function as a Supervisor Port or User Port depending on the password entered at login Supervisor Ports are allowed to change configuration display status and connect to any other port User ports are only allowed to connect to the ports provided by their password Each individual port can be assigned its own unique user defined password up to sixteen characters long Non Volatile Memory If AC power to the unit is lost or interrupted the CMS s non volatile memory will retain user defined parameters and port c
9. and will not display the Supervisor Password CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide The Status Screens NETWORK CONFIGURATION NETWORK PARAMETERS 1 2 3 4 IP Address 204 1 221 195 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway Address 204 1 221 193 IP Security off TELNET PORT PARAMETERS 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Supervisor Mode port23 Permit Logoff Character Sequence Disconnect Three Characters Timeout Disconnect 15 Min Response Type Verbose Command Echo Accept Break CMS gt Figure 6 5 The Port Parameters Screen Network Port Shown The W command uses the following format W P xx Enter Where P Is the command option to display port passwords Note that when this option is included e g WP 5 the Port Parameters Screen will display the Port Password if defined Supervisor Mode Only XX is the desired port number If the letter N is entered in place of a port number the W command will display parameters for the Network Port Note When the command mode is accessed via the Network Port using a Port User password the W command will only display the Sequence Disconnect Logoff Character and the status of the Accept Break item 6 6 7 Operation 7 1 Any to Any Mode Any to Any Mode Ports can be connected to other Any to Any Passive Buffer or Modem Mode Ports by accessing Command Mode and issuing the C Command All ports can
10. if Y unit will respond with 3 Example To disconnect Port 2 from Port 3 without the Sure prompt access the Command Mode from a third port with All command capability and type one of the following commands D Y 2 Enter or D Y 3 Enter E Erase Buffer Erases data from the buffer for a specified port or several ports Note that erased data cannot be recovered Availability Supervisor Only Format E Y lt x gt x Enter Where x is the number or name of the port buffer s to be cleared To erase buffers for all ports enter an asterisk Y Optional Suppresses the SURE Y N prompt Response Verbose Are You Sure y n if Y the unit will respond with OK Terse 5 if Y the unit will respond with 0 Example To clear the buffer for Port 3 access the Command Mode from a port with All command capability and type E 3 Enter 10 6 CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Command Reference Guide F Set System Parameters Displays a menu which is used to define the Site ID message and Supervisor Password When the Supervisor Password is defined the CMS will display a password prompt before allowing access to command mode For more information refer to Section 5 4 Note Make certain to record your Supervisor Password for future reference If the Supervisor Password is lost or forgotten you will not be able to access Supervisor Level commands Availability Supervisor Only
11. 4 Availability Supervisor Only Format N Enter Response Displays Network Parameters Menu P Set RS232 Port Parameters Displays a menu which allows the user to select options and parameters for the selected RS232 port Section 5 5 3 describes the procedure for defining port parameters Availability Supervisor Only Format P x Enter Where x is the number or name of the port to be configured If the port number or name is not specified the CMS will display the configuration menu for your resident port Response The Port Parameters Menu is displayed S Display Port Status Displays the Port Status Screen which lists current conditions and parameters for all ports Normally the Port Status Screen will not display Port Passwords the Password column will read either defined or undefined depending upon whether or not the password for each port has been specified When the Supervisor Mode is active the SP command offers the option to either display or suppress Port Passwords For more information on the Port Status Screen please refer to Section 6 1 Availability Supervisor User Format S P Enter When the P option is included e g SP the Port Status Screen will lists the password for each port if defined Supervisor Mode Only Response Displays Port Status Screen SD Display Port Diagnostics Provides more detailed information regarding the operational status of each port Note tha
12. Format F Enter Response Displays System Parameters Menu H Help Displays a Help Screen which lists all CMS commands along with a brief description of each command Availability Supervisor User Format H Enter Response Displays Help Screen Note that the User Level Help Screen does not include Supervisor Level Commands l Default and Test Tests internal memory and initializes the unit with the default parameters specified by the Option Switches CAUTION When T is invoked the CMS will revert to the parameters specified by the Option Switches Command selected parameters will be lost Availability Supervisor Only Format I Y Enter Where Y is a command option used to suppress the Sure prompt Response Verbose Are You Sure y n if Y memory test and initialization begins Terse 5 if Y memory test and initialization begins J_ Display Site ID Displays the user defined Site I D message Availability Supervisor User Format J Enter Response Displays Site I D Message 10 7 CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Command Reference Guide N Set Network Port Parameters Displays a menu which is used to define communication parameters for the Network Port Also allows access to the IP Security function which can be used to restrict network access by unauthorized IP addresses For more information on selecting network parameters please refer to Section 5 5
13. Port Password that was entered at login When the Supervisor Mode is active the Port Status Screen offers the option to either display or suppress Port Passwords Normally when the S command is invoked the Password column will read either defined or undefined depending upon whether or not the password for each port has been specified To display the Port Status Screen with Port Passwords included type SP and then press Enter Note that the SP command option is not available in User Mode 6 1 CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide The Status Screens PORT STATUS Enter H for command menu undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined Version 2 00 l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l PASSWORD undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined STATUS Site ID WESTERN TELEMATIC INC l ooooo0o0oco ooo ooo0oo0o o Figure 6 1 The Port Status Screen Supervisor Mode Defaults Shown
14. Sequence is Enter Enter the command format and Logoff Character can also be redefined via the Port Configuration Menus as described in Section 5 5 3 Note that a one character disconnect command can also be selected Availability Supervisor User Format Enter xxx Enter Where x is the selected Logoff Character and the default character is Response Verbose The CMS will send the Disconnected message followed by the Port Status Screen Terse 3 10 4 CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Command Reference Guide C Connect Establishes a bi directional connection between two ports For more information and command line examples please refer to Section 7 1 There are two different types of port connections Resident Connect If the C command specifies one port name or number your resident port will be connected to the specified port Third Party Connect If the C command specifies two port names or numbers the unit will connect the two ports indicated A Third Party Connect command must be issued from a third port with Supervisor command capability User ports cannot initiate a Third Party Connect Notes e Ports with User command capability can only connect to ports that share the same Port Password e Ports with Supervisor command capability are allowed to connect to all other ports Availability Supervisor User Format C lt x gt x
15. a file that will receive the saved parameters e g CMS 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 CMS Save Parameter File menu and press Enter to proceed with the download CMS parameters will be saved on your hard drive in the file specified in Step 2 above 4 The CMS will send a series of ASCII command lines which specify the currently selected CMS parameters The last line of the file should end with a G 00 command When the download is complete press Enter to return to the CMS gt command prompt CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters 8 2 Restoring Saved Parameters This section describes the procedure for using ProComm to send stored parameters to the CMS 1 Start your terminal emulation program and access the CMS Command Mode if the password prompt is displayed enter the Supervisor Password Configure your terminal emulation program to upload and ASCII text file Upload the ASCII text file with the saved CMS parameters If necessary key in the file name and directory path Your terminal emulation program will send the ASCII text file to the CMS When the terminal program is finished with the upload make certain to terminate the Upload mode No
16. appears type UF and then press Enter The CMS will display a screen which offers the following options a Continue Upload and Keep Current Parameters To proceed with the upgrade while retaining current user defined parameters type 1 and press Enter All parameter settings will be restored when the upgrade is complete b Continue Upload and Default System To proceed with the upgrade and reset parameters to default settings type 2 and press Enter When the upgrade is complete all parameters will be set to default values Note When the upgrade is performed via the Network Port the CMS will not default the IP Address Subnet Mask or Gateway Address This allows the telnet connection to be re established after the upgrade procedure is complete c Abort Upload To cancel the upgrade and return to the command prompt type 3 and press Enter 4 Use your communication program s e g ProComm s upload function to transfer the upgrade firmware to the CMS unit Select ASCII file format and then specify the filename and directory location where the firmware upgrade file resides Note The Upload function will time out after one minute of inactivity If the function times out type 1 and press Enter to continue or press Esc to abort 5 If the upload is successful the CMS will prompt the user to continue the upgrade or abort a Upgrade To continue with the upgrade type 1 and press Enter CMS will erase the previ
17. connect your resident port to a port named SALES the connect command can be invoked as C S providing no other port names begin with the letter S CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Operation 7 1 1 2 Disconnecting Ports There are three different methods for disconnecting ports the Resident Disconnect the Third Party Disconnect and the No Activity Timeout Providing the Timeout feature is enabled a No Activity Timeout will disconnect resident ports or third party ports Note Option 74 in the Port Parameters Menu determines how the DTR signal will react when the port disconnects The DTR signal can either be held low held high or pulsed and then held high 1 Resident Disconnect Disconnects your resident port from another port For example 1f you are communicating via Port 3 and Port 3 is connected to Port 4 a Resident Disconnect would be used to disassociate the two ports The CMS offers two different Resident Disconnect command formats the Three Character Format and the One Character Format for more information please refer to Section 5 5 3 a Three Characters Default Uses the format Enter LLL Enter where L is the selected Logoff Character The Default Resident Disconnect Sequence is Enter Enter b One Character When the One Character Disconnect Sequence is selected simply enter the selected Logoff Character once Default Note that it is not necessary to enter a carr
18. e g D N2 Enter 7 3 CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Operation 3 No Activity Timeout Providing the Timeout feature is enabled at either connected port the No Activity Timeout can disconnect Resident Ports or Third Party Ports a RS232 Ports To configure the Timeout Feature for the RS232 Ports invoke the P command to display the Port Configuration Menu for the desired port as described in Section 5 5 3 Option 11 enables and defines the Timeout Feature b Network Port To configure the Timeout Feature for the Network Port invoke the N command to display the Network Port Configuration Menu as described in Section 5 5 4 Option 15 enables and defines the Timeout Feature c When the Timeout Feature is enabled the port will automatically disconnect if no data is received for the defined Timeout Period Notes e When two connected ports time out both ports will exit command mode after disconnecting e The Timeout value also applies to unconnected ports that are left in Command Mode When an unconnected port is left in Command Mode and no additional data activity is detected the port will automatically exit Command Mode when its defined timeout value elapses 7 1 2 Defining Hunt Groups A Hunt Group creates a situation where the CMS will scan a group of ports and connect to the first available port in the group Hunt Groups are created by assigning identical or similar names to two or more
19. injury Do not attempt to recharge the battery disassemble it immerse it in water or dispose of it in a fire Battery replacement may only be performed by authorized service personnel CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Warnings and Cautions Rack Mount Installation When installing this device in an instrument rack the following factors must be accounted for 1 Enclosed Racks Enclosed racks must provide adequate ventilation Make certain that the rack is not overly crowded and note that each unit in the rack generates its own heat An enclosed rack should have louvered sides and a fan to circulate cooling air The maximum temperature for the equipment in this environment is 45 C When mounting the unit in an enclosed rack with a ventilation fan at the top of the rack note that excessive heat generated by devices at the bottom of the rack can be drawn upward and into the ventilation slots of units located at the top Make certain to provide adequate ventilation for equipment installed at the bottom of the rack Open Racks Make certain that the rack frame does not block the ventilation slots on the instrument cover If the device is installed on sliders check the unit when seated all the way into the rack to make certain that ventilation slots are not blocked Ventilation Slots in the instrument cover are provided to allow ventilation for heat dissipation To ensure safe reliable operation these openings must
20. is pulsed for 0 5 seconds and then held high b If the port is not set for Modem Mode DTR output is controlled by the DTR Output option Parameters Menu Option 74 Upon disconnect Option 74 allows DTR output to be held low held high or pulsed for 0 5 seconds and then held high Apx 1 CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Appendices B Specifications RS232 Port Interface 16 RS232 serial inputs use DB9 connectors configured as DTE ports Network Interface 10Base T Ethernet RJ45 Coding Asynchronous 7 8 bits ASCII Parity Even Odd None Stop Bits 1 or 2 Data Rate 300 to 115 2K bps all standard rates Flow Control XON XOFF RTS CTS Both or None Timeout No activity timeout disconnects port 1 5 10 15 30 seconds 1 5 15 30 90 minutes Memory Stores Parameters and captured data Non volatile 512K SRAM buffer memory Statically allocated Break Accept Break or Refuse Break Option Switch 8 position DIP switch selects default settings for baud rate flow control response message format and command echo LEDs Power On Ready Net Data Activity for Ports 1 16 Temperature 0 C to 45 C operating Power AC Version IEC 32 Inlet 115 230 VAC 50 60 Hz 5 watts DC Version Terminal Strip 6 32 48 VDC 0 2 Amp Max Size 2 8 x 17 x 6 8 H x Wx D Weight 8 lbs shipping weight Humidity 10 to 90 RH Non Condensing Venting Side vents are used to dissipate he
21. port may not enter Supervisor Mode even when the Supervisor Password is entered Default Permit Logoff Character Defines the Logoff Character for this port The Logoff Character determines the command sequence that must be issued at this port in order to disconnect from a second port Resident Disconnect Note the following e The default Logoff Character is As a result the default Resident Disconnect Sequence is Enter Enter e The default three character Resident Disconnect Sequence uses the format Enter LLL Enter where L is the Logoff Character If the one character disconnect is selected see item 10 a resident connection is terminated by simply typing the Logoff Character once without carriage returns Sequence Disconnect Enables Disables and configures the Resident Disconnect command This prompt offers the option to either disable the Sequence Disconnect select a three character format or select a one character format Default Three Characters Note the following e When a Resident Connection is initiated the CMS will send a message which lists the connected ports and displays the one character or three character disconnect command that will be required in order to terminate the connection e The One Character Disconnect sequence 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 pa
22. ports Hunt Groups can be defined using Any to Any Passive Buffer or Modem Mode Ports Note that the Network Port cannot be included in Hunt Groups 1 Access the Command Mode If the password prompt is displayed enter the Supervisor Password Invoke the P command to access the Port Configuration Menu for the desired Port s as described in Section 5 5 3 For example to configure Port 4 type P 4 Enter From the Port Configuration Menu select item 1 to define the Port Name Repeat steps 2 and 3 above to assign identical names to the other ports in the Hunt Group For example a series of ports in a group could all be named SERVER To connect to the next available port in the hunt group invoke the C command using the port name to specify the desired group For example C SERVER Enter Your port will be connected to the first available port in the group If all ports are presently connected the CMS will respond with the BUSY message It is only necessary to enter enough letters of the port name to differentiate the Hunt Group ports from other ports Type an asterisk to represent the remaining characters in the port name For example to connect your resident port to the first available port in a group of ports named SALES1 SALES2 and SALES3 the connect command can be invoked as C S Enter providing no other port names begin with the letter S 7 4 CMS Series Console Management Switches User s G
23. target devices Standard DB9 connectors configured as DTE ports The RS232 ports are similar to a serial port on a PC When connecting a modem use a standard serial cable When connecting a PC or other DTE device use a null modem cable e Ports 1 and 2 are System Setup Ports which are used for communication during set up and configuration Note that Supervisor Level command access cannot be disabled at these ports e Ports 1 and 2 can either be connected to a PC or modem Connection to a modem allows control by a remote PC Option Switches A bank of eight DIP switches which are used to set the default baud rate handshake message type and duplex mode Option Switch functions are described in Section 4 2 2 2 3 Getting Started This section provides a brief overview of basic CMS capabilities and describes simple tests that can be used to determine if the unit is operating properly 3 1 Communication Parameters The Option Switches located on the instrument back panel select default operating settings Switch functions are summarized in Section 4 2 and on a label on the CMS unit When the unit is shipped from the factory the Option Switches are set for 9600 baud 8 Bits No Parity RTS CTS handshaking verbose response and command echo ON all switches Down For this overview only use the default switch configuration Set your communications program e g ProComm to the parameters listed below After complet
24. the DTR line will react when this port disconnects The DTR line can be held low high or pulsed for 0 5 seconds and then held high In the default state the DTR line will pulse for 0 5 seconds and then remain high For more information please refer to Appendix A Default Pulse When Port Mode menu Item 7 is set to Modem Mode the menu will include additional prompts see Figure 5 2 which are used to define the following 71 Reset String If necessary this prompt can be used to re define the modem reset string The Reset String is sent prior to the Initialization string Default ATZ 72 Initialization String Defines a command string that is sent to initialize a modem to settings required by your application Default AT C1 D2S0 1 73 Hang Up String Although the CMS will pulse the DTR line in order to hang up an attached modem the Hang Up string is often useful for controlling modems that do not use the DTR line Default undefined Note When communicating with the CMS unit via modem parameters will not be changed until after you have exited from command mode and discontinued the modem connection to the unit CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Configuration 8 10 Supervisor Mode Permits or denies port access to Supervisor Mode When enabled Permit and the valid Supervisor Password is entered the port will be allowed to invoke Supervisor Level commands If disabled Deny the
25. to the control device Default Command Echo Enable Disable Switch 7 Factory Setting 4 3 Initialize Unit to Default Settings If Option Switch settings are changed new parameters will not take effect until the CMS is initialized CAUTION After initialization the CMS will revert to the parameters specified by the Option Switches Any command selected parameters will be lost 1 Simultaneously press the SET and CLEAR buttons located on the face of the CMS 2 Release the CLEAR button wait for the Port LEDs to flash and then release the SET button CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Hardware Installation 4 4 i 2 3 4 5 connecting Devices to the CMS Access the Command Mode Determine which port will be used for connection to the new device e g Port 3 Check Buffer Type S Enter to display the Port Status Screen Check the Buffer Count column which lists the amount of data stored in the buffer for each port a Ifthe Port Status Screen shows data stored in the buffer for the desired port type E xx Enter to clear the buffer where xx is the desired port number b Note that cleared data cannot be recovered Use an appropriate DB9 cable to connect the RS232 serial port on the device to a DB9 port on the CMS a External Modems and other DCE Devices Use a standard serial modem cable b PCs and other DTE Devices Use a standard null modem cable Se
26. your resident port Note that when the Network port has been accessed using a Port Password User Mode the W command will only display the settings for the Sequence Disconnect the selected Logoff Character and the current status of the Accept Break feature e If you are configuring the CMS unit via modem communication parameters will not be changed until after you exit from command mode and disconnect from the CMS unit CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Configuration 5 5 2 Port Modes The CMS offers four different port operation modes Any to Any Mode Passive Mode Buffer Mode and Modem Mode The Port Modes function as follows Any to Any Mode Allows communication between connected ports Any to Any Mode Ports can be connected to other Any to Any Mode Passive Mode Buffer Mode or Modem Mode Ports by accessing Command Mode and invoking the C command see Section 7 1 1 The Any to Any Mode is available to all ports Passive Mode Allows communication between connected ports but does not allow access to Command Mode Passive Mode Ports can be connected by accessing Command Mode from a free Any to Any or Modem Mode port and invoking the C command see Section 7 1 1 The Passive Mode is not available to Ports 1 or 2 or the Network Port Buffer Mode Allows collection and storage of data received from connected devices Collected data can be retrieved by accessing Command Mode from a free Any to Any or M
27. 0 8 Supervisor Mode 5 9 5 12 7 1 Supervisor Password 5 2 5 4 5 9 10 7 Sure Prompt o oo 10 1 System Parameters Menu 5 4 10 7 System SetUp Ports 2 2 3 2 5 2 to 5 3 Index 3
28. 484 2 be bw 10 9 Subnet Mask suecia wo baw a s 5 12 Supervisor Mode 4 5 12 Timeout Disconnect 5 13 Network Status Screen 6 4 Next SCT 5 si Soe ee we we eee ba a 7 6 No Activity Time0Ut o o o 7 4 Index 2 CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Index R T RDY Indicator secos cs eRe a 2 2 1 TCP Ports 5 11 to 5 12 6 2 to 6 4 7 3 10 8 Reset Network Port 0 10 9 Technical Support Apx 3 Reset Singe omic 5 8 Telnet Access 0 5 1 5 14 Resident Connect 7 1 to 7 2 Telnet Port 5 11 to 5 12 6 2 to 6 4 7 3 10 8 Resident Disconnect 5 9 7 3 10 4 DiSCONNGGE Lima a a a a 7 3 Response Message Format 5 10 Terminal Block Assembly 4 1 Default a riscos da aa a ra 4 4 3 Terse Response 4 3 5 10 10 2 Response Messages 0000 10 2 Third Party Connect 7 1 to 7 2 Response Type o o 5 10 5 13 Third Party Disconnect 7 3 10 6 Restart oy kara Be ee Ha ee 2 1 Three Character Logoff 5 9 5 13 7 3 RS232 POS au eos a os gor p ocka 2 2 5 6 to 5 9 10 8 Timeout Disconnect 5 10 5 13 7 4 Accept Break o 5 10 Baud Rate csi rs s E sw 8 5 7 U Bits and Parity eee ee 5 7 Upgrade Firmware o oo o 9 1
29. Connect ports proceed as follows 1 Access the Command Mode If the Password Prompt is displayed enter your Supervisor or Port Password 2 Invoke the C command to connect the desired ports a Resident Connect To connect your resident port to another port type C xx Enter Where xx is the number or name of the port you want to connect The CMS will display the numbers of the connected ports along with the command sequence that will be required in order to disconnect the two ports Example To connect your resident port to Port 8 type C 8 Enter b Third Party Connect Supervisor Mode Only To connect any two ports other than your resident port type C xx XX Enter Where xx and XX are two port names or numbers The CMS will display the numbers of the two connected ports Example To connect Port 5 to Port 6 invoke the following command at a port with Supervisor Level command capability C 5 6 Enter Notes e Resident Connections RS232 Ports are not allowed to initiate a Resident Connection to the Network Port e Third Party Connections RS232 Ports are not allowed to connect another port to the network port For example Port 1 is not allowed to connect Port 3 to the Network Port When the C command specifies the port name it is only necessary to enter enough letters to differentiate the desired port from other ports Type an asterisk to represent the remaining characters in the port name For example to
30. Diagnostics Screen 6 3 10 8 Logoff Sequence 5 9 7 3 10 6 Port Disconnection 7 3 to 7 4 10 4 10 6 Port Groups cs wa wa ew ee Ree Y 7 4 M Port Interface pa a a e Apx 1 Mad Port Modes 5 6 5 8 i Port Name sgo era a a EN es 5 5 5 7 7 4 10 1 Hang Up String 5 8 Port Parameters Initialization String aaa a 5 8 Installation oaa 00004 4 4 Copy ee E 10 Reset Strid8 o e 5 8 A septa tee eae as Network Port 2 se soap wee ad sm 10 8 Modem Access 0 00000 eee 5 1 RS232 Ports 10 8 MOS Oe p ee PORT a E ana a nation gegen wou oon acne 108 Port Parameters Screen 4 6 5 N Port Password 5 2 to 5 9 6 2 6 5 10 8 10 10 NET Indicator 1 eee ee 2 1 Port Status Screen 6 1 to 6 2 10 8 Network Port 2 2 5 1 7 1 to 7 2 10 8 Power Cable Receptacle 2 2 Accept Break 1 auauua aaar 5 13 Power Switch o oo 2 2 Command Echo 0 5 13 Configuration 00 4 5 11 Q Gateway Address 5 12 Quick Set Up 3 1 to 3 4 IP Address ca ee eee ew a 5 12 Owe Mole A x we was 5 10 TP Security 2 4 gosa a dow be ae ee eee eo Sad A Logoff Character 5 12 Resta D2 ee eee das A Ne ee 10 9 Response Type o o o ooo oo 5 13 Sequence Disconnect 5 13 Stas omo a 226464428
31. Enter Where x is the number or name of the port s to be connected Response Verbose Connected xx when a Resident Connection is initiated the CMS will also display the currently selected Resident Disconnect Sequence for your port Terse 1 CP Copy RS232 Port Parameters Allows quick set up when all CMS RS232 ports will be configured with the same or similar parameters When the CP command is invoked the CMS will display a menu that is used to select common port parameters which can then be copied to all CMS RS232 ports For more information please refer to Section 5 6 Availability Supervisor Only Format CP Enter Response Displays Copy Parameters Menu 10 5 CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Command Reference Guide D Third Party Disconnect Invoke the D command at your resident port to disconnect two other ports The D command cannot be used to disconnect your resident port To disconnect your resident port issue the Resident Disconnect Sequence Availability Supervisor Only Format D Y lt x gt x Enter Where Y Optional suppresses the Sure prompt x Is the number or name of the port s to be disconnected To Disconnect all ports enter an asterisk To disconnect a TCP Port enter the port number as Nn where Nn is the name of the desired TCP Port N1 through N6 Response Verbose Are you Sure y n if Y unit will respond with Disconnected Terse 5
32. H Figure 2 1 Instrument Front Panel CLEAR Restarts the CMS operating program without changing user selected parameter settings or breaking port connections 2 ON Lights when AC Power is applied SET Used to Initialize the CMS to defaults specified by the SetUp Switches To initialize press and hold both the SET and CLEAR buttons release only the CLEAR button wait for the Port LEDs to flash and then release the SET button Notes e During initialization all port LEDs will flash ON three times e During initialization all command selected parameters will be cleared and the CMS will revert to the default parameters specified by the Option Switches RDY Ready Flashes to indicate unit is operational NET Lights when a Network Connection is present ACTIVITY LEDs Light to indicate data activity at the corresponding port 2 1 CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Unit Description 2 2 Back Panel SYSTEM SETUP PORTS Fi O LNK RX 7 O PWR TX d b d b d b d b d b d b d b d ETHERNET 10BaseT 1 8 90 250Y 50 60 HZ 0 14 0 064 OPTIONS Figure 2 2 Instrument Back Panel Network Port An RJ45 Ethernet port for connection to your TCP IP network To communicate via network you must first specify the IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway Address as described in Section 5 5 4 Power Cable Receptacle Power Switch RS232 PORTS For connection to console ports on
33. O O Enter H for command menu Figure 6 2 The Port Diagnostics Screen Sample Values Shown 6 2 The Port Diagnostics Screen SD The Port Diagnostics Screen provides more detailed information about each port including the port name and communication parameters To display the Port Diagnostics Screen access the command mode and type SD Enter the screen will appear as shown in Figure 6 2 Like the Port Status Screen the Port Diagnostics Screen is also available to both Supervisors and Users and will appear slightly differently depending upon whether the command mode was accessed with the Supervisor Password or a Port Password User Mode In User Mode the Port Diagnostics Screen will display only the status of those ports that share the same Port Password that was entered at login Ports that are protected by other passwords will not be displayed As shown in Figure 6 2 the Port Diagnostics Screen lists the following items Port The Port Number Note that if this column contains a plus sign this indicates that the port will be allowed to access the Supervisor Mode if the appropriate Supervisor Password is entered at login Name The user defined name for each port Status The connect status for each port When the port is connected this column will list the number of the other port that is connected to this port If this column contains an asterisk this indicates that the port has accessed the Command Mode
34. OHS OS ERAS REAR SHEE Apx 1 B Specifications se ic Se RRA A EO A AA A A Apx 2 Es Cu stomer Servite oe s es gee ee gree Rew Re A AA TR RA e Apx 3 List of Figures 2 1 Instrument Front Panel irir veria dara e HHS HRS 2 1 2 2 Instrument Back PIEL Leds rra AAA AAA do A 2 2 3 1 The Supervisor Level Help Sereen 45 deceos bebe ae AR 3 3 3 2 The Port Status Screen Defaults Shown lt lt 3 4 4 1 Terminal Block Assembly DC Units Only o 4 1 4 2 CMS Application Example Not to Scale 4 5 5 1 Port Configuration Menu Port 2 Shown e 5 7 5 2 Port Parameters Menu Modem Mod 5 8 5 3 Network Parameters Menu Supervisor Mode Only 5 11 5S4 IP Security Men rar A RR ee eh eS SO ee y 5 14 5 5 Ihe Copy Port Parameters Menu cose croacia risa a 5 16 6 1 The Port Status Screen Supervisor Mode Defaults Shown 6 2 6 2 The Port Diagnostics Screen Sample Values Shown o 6 3 6 3 The Network Status Screen g 6444444445 tarro SEH SG 6 4 6 4 The Port Parameters Screen RS232 Port Shown 02 0 000000 0 6 5 6 5 The Port Parameters Screen Network Port Shown 0 200084 6 6 Asl S232 Port Interface s ce e sse A ea A RDA ORR AS RRA Apx 1 1 Introduction The CMS 16 Console Port Management Switch provides secure in band and or out of band
35. Password is entered the CMS will permit access to Supervisor Level Commands if a Port password is entered the CMS will only recognize User Level Commands Supervisors are allowed to adjust port configuration connect to any port or review unit status Users are only allowed to review status and connect to the ports allowed by their Port Password CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Hardware Installation Remote User or Supervisor Port Password COLOCATION1 p DSLAM UNIX Router Console Console Console DSWCSU SUN LINUX Console Console Console Remote User or Supervisor nl Port Password COLOCATION Figure 4 2 CMS Application Example Not to Scale Ports 5 7 and 9 User Ports The Port Password COLOCATION 1 has been assigned to these three ports If the CMS is contacted via the Network Port or Modem Port and this password is entered at log in User s will only be able to review status and connect to the devices attached to Ports 5 7 and 9 Ports 12 14 and 16 User Ports The Port Password COLOCATION2 has been assigned to these three ports If the CMS is contacted via the Network Port or Modem Port and this password is entered at log in User s will only be able to review status and connect to the devices attached to Ports 12 14 and 16 Note that in this example Ports 3 through 16 could also be a mixture of ports connected to external modems and ports con
36. S will send a series of command lines UF Upgrade Firmware When new versions of the CMS operating firmware become available this command is used to update the existing firmware as described in Section 9 Note that this command will only function at the Network Port and at Setup Ports One and Two Availability Supervisor Only Format UF Enter Response The CMS will display a menu which offers the options to retain existing CMS parameters default parameters or abort the upgrade procedure 10 9 CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Command Reference Guide W Display Port Parameters Who Displays configuration of an individual port but does not allow the user to change parameters Ports with User Level command capability cannot display parameters for other ports Normally the Port Parameters screen will not include the Port Password Note however that when the Supervisor Mode is active the WP option can be used to display the password for the target port For more information please refer to Section 6 4 Availability Supervisor User Format W P x Enter Where P When the P option is included e g WP 5 the Port Parameters screen will list the password for each port if defined Note that the Supervisor Password will not be displayed Supervisor Mode Only x Is the port number or name To display parameters for the Network Port enter an N If the x argument is omitte
37. The CMS gt prompt will appear Network Access In order to access the CMS command mode via network the IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway Address must first be defined Therefore network access is not available during initial configuration After Network Port Parameters are assigned as described in Section 5 5 3 the user may connect to the CMS via network using the following procedure i il 111 Telnet to the CMS s IP Address For example if the IP Address is 192 1 1 1 on a UNIX system the Telnet command would be invoked as follows telnet 192 1 1 1 Enter Note that if the Telnet connection to the CMS is refused this probably means that the network port is busy or that the IP Security feature see Section 5 5 5 has denied the connection If the Supervisor Password has been defined the password prompt will be displayed Key in your Supervisor or Port password and press Enter The CMS will display the Port Status Screen and then the CMS gt prompt will appear 5 1 CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Configuration 5 2 System SetUp Ports As discussed previously in Section 3 of this User s Guide Ports 1 and 2 are designated as System SetUp Ports Ports 1 and 2 will always permit password protected access to Supervisor Level command functions even when the unit is reset to default parameters In order to ensure that access to command functions is always available Ports 1 a
38. at generated within the unit When mounting the unit in an equipment rack make certain to allow adequate clearance for venting Apx 2 CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Appendices 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 symptoms If the unit should need to be returned for factory repair 1t must be accompanied by a Return Authorization number from Customer Service WTI Customer Service 5 Sterling Irvine California 92618 Phone 949 586 9950 Toll Free Service Line 1 888 280 7227 Service Fax 949 457 8138 Email service wti com 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 the 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 O Copyright Western Telematic Inc 2000 November 2000 Part Number 13027 Revision C Trademarks Used in this Manual ProComm and ProComm Plus are registered trademarks of Datastorm Technologies Inc Apx 3 Index A Accept Brea
39. ate your control device will use when communicating with the CMS If the control device will communicate via modem select a default baud rate that is compatible with the modem SW 1 2 3 Default Baud Rate D D D 9600 U D D 300 D U D 1200 U U D 2400 D D U 19 2K U D U 38 4K D U U 57 6K U U U 115 2K Factory Setting CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Hardware Installation 4 2 2 Default Handshake Sw4 Sw5 The default handshake format must match the format your control device will use when communicating with the CMS Option Switches 4 and 5 can select RTS CTS hardware XON XOFF Both or None Switch 4 5 Default Handshake D D RTS CTS U D XON XOFF D U Both U U None Factory Setting 4 2 3 Default Response Message Format Sw6 When commands are invoked the CMS can respond with either verbose English text or terse numeric abbreviated messages Response messages are summarized in Section 10 2 After installation the P command can also set the response format to none Quiet Mode When Quiet Mode is selected the unit will not send response messages Switch 6 Default Response Message Type Verbose English Text Terse abbreviated numeric Factory Setting 4 2 4 Default Command Echo Sw7 Switch Seven enables or disables the Command Echo When enabled characters sent to the CMS will be echoed back
40. atures which can restrict access based on the user s IP Address Settings for network parameters depend on the configuration of your individual network Please contact your network administrator for appropriate settings and then assign parameters as described in this section To select network parameters access the CMS Command Mode via one of the RS 232 ports type N and then press Enter The Network Parameters Menu Figure 5 3 will be displayed Notes e The Network Parameters Menu selects parameters for all six logical TCP Ports NI through N6 The only exception is Item 11 Supervisor Mode which is only applied to TCP Ports N1 through N5 e When selecting Network Parameters you must access the Command Mode via an RS232 port Network Parameters cannot be changed via the Network Port This prevents remote supervisors from being locked out if they accidentally change network communication parameters e The Network Parameters menu is only available in Supervisor Mode 5 11 CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Configuration The Network Parameters menu offers the following options 1 11 IP Address Defines the IP Address for the CMS unit Type 1 press Enter and follow the instructions in the submenu Default undefined Subnet Mask Defines the Subnet Mask for the CMS unit Type 2 press Enter and follow the instructions in the submenu Default undefined Gateway Address Define
41. ault parameters all ports will revert to the default state where Supervisor Level commands are available to all ports without a password prompt When defining a Supervisor Password it is strongly recommended that you record the password for future use If you forget or lose your Supervisor Password you will not be able to access Supervisor Level Commands In this case the only way to access the Supervisor Mode is to reinitialize the CMS to default values as described in Section 4 2 CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Configuration After the Supervisor Password has been defined via the System Parameters menu the CMS will display a password prompt whenever you attempt to access the command mode If the correct Supervisor Password is entered the CMS command mode then starts up in Supervisor Mode Supervisor Level commands are summarized in Section 10 3 of this User s Guide Normally the Supervisor Password can be entered at any port in order to gain access to Supervisor Level commands If you wish to completely deny a port s access to Supervisor Mode even with the Supervisor Password the Port Parameters menus P and N can be used to disable the Supervisor Mode at ports 3 through 16 and the Network Port The Supervisor Mode cannot be disabled at System SetUp Ports 1 and 2 5 3 2 The Port Passwords The Port Passwords or User Passwords allow system administrators to restrict access to a specific group o
42. be configured for the Any to Any Mode Note that the Network Port is always configured for Any to Any Mode 7 1 1 Port Connection and Disconnection The CMS provides communication between devices without the requirement that both devices use the same communication parameters This allows you to connect devices that use dissimilar baud rates parity handshake and etc The CMS converts data rates and other parameters eliminating the need to select common parameters for all connected devices 7 1 1 1 Connecting Ports Two different types of connections can be made between CMS ports Resident Connections and Third Party Connections Resident Connections Your resident port issues a C command to connect to a second port For example Port 4 issues the C command to connect to Port 5 Third Party Connections Supervisor Mode Only Your resident port issues a C command to create a connection between two other ports For example Port 1 is your resident port and Port 1 issues a command to connect Port 2 to Port 3 Notes e Third Party Connections can only be initiated from a port with Supervisor Level command capability e The RS232 Ports cannot initiate a connection to the Network Port e If a port has accessed Command Mode using the Port Password User Mode then that port will only be able to connect to other ports that share the same port password 7 1 CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Operation To
43. by simply typing the Logoff Character once without carriage returns 5 12 CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Configuration 13 14 15 16 17 Sequence Disconnect Enables Disables and configures the Resident Disconnect command This prompt offers the option to either disable the Sequence Disconnect select a three character format or a one character format Default Three Characters Note the following e When a Resident Connection is initiated the CMS will send a message which lists connected ports and displays the one character or three character disconnect command that will be required in order to terminate the connection e 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 e When the One Character format is selected resident connections are terminated by entering the selected Logoff Character only There is no need to press Enter before and after the Logoff Character when the One Character format is selected Timeout Disconnect Enables and selects the Timeout Disconnect for the Network Port If enabled and the port do
44. ct Verbose English Text Terse Numeric Abbreviation or Quiet Mode No Response Default Verbose Command Echo Enables or Disables the command echo for this 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 that this port is connected to and sent along to the device connected to the other port When disabled breaks will be refused at this port and hence not sent to the other port or connected device Default Yes 5 10 CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Configuration NETWORK CONFIGURATION NETWORK PARAMETERS 1 IP Address 204 1 221 195 2 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 3 Gateway Address 204 1 221 193 4 IP Security off TELNET PORT PARAMETERS 11 Supervisor Mode port23 Permit 12 Logoff Character 13 Sequence Disconnect Three Characters 14 Timeout Disconnect 5 Min 15 Response Type Verbose 16 Command Echo On 17 Accept Break Enter lt CR gt to change lt ESC gt exit Figure 5 3 Network Parameters Menu Supervisor Mode Only 5 5 4 Network Port Configuration Menu In order to communicate with the CMS via network the IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway Address must first be defined using the Network Parameters Menu If desired this menu also allows you to implement IP Security fe
45. d parameters for your resident port will be displayed Note In Port User Mode only if the W command is applied to the Network Port the Port Parameters Screen will only list the setting for the Sequence Disconnect the selected Logoff Character and the status of the Accept Break option Response Displays port parameters Example To display parameters for a port named SERVER access the Command Mode from a port with Supervisor Level command capability and type W SERVER Enter X Exit Command Mode Exits Command Mode When issued at the Net Port also ends the telnet session Note that exiting from Command Mode will not terminate port connections Any to Any Mode Exits Command Mode Modem Mode Disconnects and resets modem hang up message is sent hardware line to modem drops for 500 ms and reset message is sent Availability Supervisor User Format X Enter Response Disconnected 10 10 A RS232 Port Interface Carrier Detect Data In Data Out Ready Out Request to Send Clear to Send 1 2 4 5 6l 8 g Figure A 1 RS232 Port Interface DCD and DTR hardware lines function as follows 1 When connected a If either port is set for Modem Mode the DTR output at either port reflects the DCD input at the other end b If neither port is set for Modem Mode DTR output is held high active When not connected a If the port is set for Modem Mode upon disconnect DTR output
46. d Mode a In order for Enter to be recognized as a wake up command it must be pressed without any characters preceding it b If you have already hit other keys press Enter twice The CMS gt prompt should appear c Optional If you are performing this overview via modem please refer to Section 5 1 for additional instructions 3 2 CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Getting Started COMMAND MENU DISPLAY CONFIGURATION S P Port Status E System Parameters SD Port Diagnostics P n Port Parameters W P n Port Parameters Who N Network Parameters 3 Site ID Default and Test SN P Network Status Upgrade Firmware H Command Menu Help Copy Port Parameters CONTROL lt Enter gt Enter Command Mode Show Passwords X Exit Command Mode Port or name C lt n gt n Connect Local Remote all D lt n Nn Disconnect Port s or E lt n Erase Buffer Required entry U Send Parameter File Optional entry T Reset Network Interface Telnet Port D E 1 T commands add Y to bypass Sure y n Figure 3 1 The Supervisor Level Help Screen 3 The Port Status Screen will be displayed followed by the CMS gt prompt indicating that you have successfully accessed the Command Mode If the CMS gt prompt is not displayed this may indicate a communication problem Check the following a Cable Connection Check the connection between the CMS and the PC Make certa
47. e Guide 10 2 Command Response When commands are sent to the CMS the unit can respond with either verbose English Text or terse messages numeric abbreviated The default message type for all ports can be set to either terse or verbose using Option Switch Six After the unit is installed and configured the port configuration commands P and N can specify an individual response format for each port In addition to the Terse and Verbose response modes the port configuration commands can also select the Quiet Mode When the Quiet Mode is selected the port will not send messages in response to commands The table below summarizes the various response messages for both the Terse and Verbose modes Terse RAM Test Passed Connected Busy Disconnected Invalid Command Are You Sure Y N Invalid Parameter Invalid Syntax Invalid Access Enter Site ID Aborted Enter Password Invalid Password RAM Test Failed at Inactivity Timeout Disconnected Data in Buffer from Previous Connection Re Enter Logoff Sequence to Purge Buffer Aslee TIM DIO WI SlOJWAIN Ola aAa oao ane o O These verbose Response Messages include additional information not provided by terse Response Messages 10 2 CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide 10 3 Command Summary Command Reference Guide C
48. e disconnect sequence can be redefined via the Port Configuration Menus Third Party Disconnect Disconnects two or more nonresident ports Must be issued from a third port with Supervisor command capability Disconnects a TCP Port where Nn is the desired CMS TCP Port 10 3 CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Command Reference Guide 10 4 Command Set This Section provides more detailed information on all CMS commands sorted alphabetically by name Enter Enter Command Mode In order to set parameters or connect ports you must first access the command mode as described in Section 5 1 When the Command Mode is inactive port asleep the port will only respond when the Enter key is pressed without any characters preceding it If the Supervisor Password command F has been defined the unit will require a password before allowing access to Command Mode Availability Supervisor User Format Enter Press Enter twice if other characters have already been typed Response The Port Status Screen will be displayed followed by the CMS gt command prompt Enterl Enter Resident Disconnect Sequence The Resident Disconnect Sequence is issued to disconnect your resident port from another port For example if you are communicating via Port 3 and Port 3 is connected to Port 4 the Resident Disconnect Sequence would be used to disconnect Port 3 from Port 4 Although the default Resident Disconnect
49. e ee eee EE 6 4 64 The Port Parameters Screens Wilco 6 5 CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Table of Contents Te Ope rati n sos e wae ae RR ee RAS ee a we 7 1 TAs Any tos AMY Mode s s oe a s td ra REPRE HERO OS EG SEARS OE BS EHS 7 1 7 1 1 Port Connection and Disconnection 20200 7 1 7 1 1 1 Connecting Ports 26620 e644 das 7 1 7 1 1 2 Disconnecting POTS es 6 6046 amp eS wd a EE OSS HG ee 7 3 7 1 2 Defining Hunt Groups 26 2 ace 4 26 eRe ARR ea ee GH AOS SS 7 4 Tee Passive Node s esa da 7 5 ade Buffer Mode ssc eca a a ee AR BE ER OPS Pe aa 7 5 7 3 1 Reading Data from Buffer Mode Ports 7 6 T32 Pont Bullet aa eh bee oe we RO Ee 7 6 Ta Moder Mode 244 04 kaup BE EA RRR MEH GS RA REGED EERE GS ORS 7 7 8 Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters 8 1 8 1 Sending Parameters to a File 4 6 4 a oe a ee ee eS 8 1 8 2 Restoring Saved Parameters 24242244 c44 424 be ECR SERED EE SEES 8 2 9 Upgrading CMS Pirmware s amp a6 6 6 66 8 ew ee A a Ae we a ewe 9 1 10 Command Reference Guides op cari Oh AAA RARAS AAA 10 1 10 1 Command Conventi0ons 2 20 0 002 pe ee 10 1 10 2 Command Response s s sedh esa aapa HERA AE RASH OR GG ER RS ew 10 2 10 3 Command Summary 24 4 me dace See wed Ht wih e eho me Se ee 10 3 104 Commend Seb sau ek BR are BARA 10 4 Appendices As RS232 Port Interface nso rd be ESS
50. ed text up to 32 characters and press Enter b To display the Site I D type J Enter c Note that the Site I D will be cleared when the unit is initialized This completes the introductory overview of the CMS Please proceed to Sections 4 and 5 for complete installation and configuration procedures 4 Hardware installation 4 1 Connecting Power to the CMS Unit The CMS is available in both AC and DC powered versions When connecting AC or DC power to the CMS proceed as follows CAUTION This device should only be operated with the type of power source indicated on the instrument nameplate If you are not sure of the type of power A service available please contact your local power company 4 1 1 AC Powered Units Plug the supplied power cable into the receptacle on the CMS back panel and then connect the power cable to a grounded AC outlet The AC powered version of the CMS features a self adjusting power supply that automatically adapts to power supplies between 90 and 250 VAC 4 1 2 DC Powered Units The DC terminal block features two bus inputs as shown in Figure 4 1 below This allows the user to connect only one DC power source or connect two DC power sources where the second source functions as a backup When connecting the CMS to your DC power source first remove the clear protective cover from the DC terminal block attach the wires from the 48V DC power source to the screw terminals connect your grou
51. es not receive or transmit data for the specified time period the port will disconnect Default 5 Minutes Response Type Selects the type of messages that the port will send in response to commands The user can select Verbose English Text Terse Numeric Abbreviation or Quiet Mode No Response Default Verbose 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 that this port is connected to and sent along to the device connected to the other port When disabled breaks will be refused at this port Default Yes 5 13 CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Configuration IP SECURITY Security Mask 1 undefined Mask 1 Action Permit Security Mask 2 undefined Mask 2 Action Permit Security Mask 3 undefined Mask 3 Action Permit Security Mask 4 undefined Mask 4 Action Permit Security Mask 5 undefined Mask 5 Action Permit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Enter lt CR gt to Select Menu lt ESC gt for Previous Menu Figure 5 4 IP Security Menu 5 5 5 Implementing IP Security The CMS can be configured to restrict unauthorized IP addresses from Telneting to the unit This allows the user to grant Telnet acce
52. f ports When the CMS command mode is accessed with a Port Password users may only connect to the RS232 Ports to which they have been granted access and review configuration parameters for those ports Port Passwords do not grant access to CMS configuration commands The port configuration menus are used to assign a Port Password to each individual port In order to allow a Port Password to grant access to several CMS ports the same password is assigned to each port to which the user will be allowed access For example if the Port Password test is assigned to ports 3 4 and 6 then when test is entered at the Password Prompt the user will only be able to connect to ports 3 4 and 6 and will only be able to view parameters for ports 3 4 and 6 If desired all CMS ports can function as either a Supervisor Port or a User Port depending on which password is entered at login However if you wish to prevent a port from being able to access the Supervisor Mode at all even with the Supervisor Password the Supervisor Mode can be disabled at the RS232 Ports and the Network Port using the Port Configuration menus as described in Section 5 5 Note however that the Supervisor Mode cannot be disabled at Ports l and 2 these ports are designated as SetUp Ports and are always allowed password protected access to Supervisor Level commands 5 3 CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Configuration 5 4 Defining the Si
53. fer Mode Port Mode Item 7 e The CP command cannot be used to disable the Supervisor Mode at Ports 1 and 2 Supervisor Mode Item 8 5 16 CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Configuration To select common parameters for all CMS RS 232 ports proceed as follows 1 5 7 Access the CMS command mode If the password prompt is displayed key in your Supervisor Level Password At the command prompt type CP and press Enter the menu shown in Figure 5 5 will be displayed Selecting Parameters To select parameters to be copied key in the number for the desired parameter press Enter and then follow the instructions in the submenu Note that it is not necessary to define all port parameters for example the CP command could be used to select only the Baud Rate for all ports Note The CP command will only copy the parameters that are currently displayed by the Copy Port Parameters menu Note that although the Port Password is not displayed the selected password will be copied if the field for this item reads defined Clear Menu After defining several parameters if you wish to clear the CP menu and start again type dash and press Enter the menu will be reset Exit Without Copy To exit from the Copy Parameters menu without copying selected parameters to all RS232 ports type X and then press Enter The CMS will exit from the Copy Parameters menu and return to the command promp
54. fine a Port Password that is the same as the existing Supervisor Password 3 Baud Rate Selects the baud rate for the port Can be set to any standard rate from 300 bps to 115 2K bps Default Selected By Option Switches 1 2 and 3 4 Bits Parity Default 8 None 5 Stop Bits Default 1 6 Handshake Mode Selects the handshake format for this port XON XOFF RTS CTS hardware Both or None Default RTS CTS CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Configuration PORT PARAMETERS 02 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Port Name undefined Password undefined Baud Rate 9600 Bits Parity 8 None Stop Bits 1 Handshake Mode CTS RTS Port Mode Modem 71 Reset String ATZ 72 Init String AT amp C1 amp D2S0 1 73 Hang Up String undefined Supervisor Mode Permit Logoff Character Sequence Disconnect Three Characters Timeout Disconnect off Response Type Verbose Command Echo On Accept Break Yes Enter lt Previous Port gt Next Port lt ESC gt Exit Figure 5 2 Port Parameters Menu Modem Mode Ti Port Mode Defines the operation mode for this port Note that Ports 1 and 2 cannot be configured for Passive Mode or Buffer Mode Default Any to Any Mode When Any to Any Passive or Buffer Mode is selected the unit will display the DTR Output prompt Figure 5 1 This prompt is not displayed when Modem Mode is selected 74 DTR Output Determines how
55. iage return before or after the Logoff Character c If the default Resident Disconnect Sequence is not compatible with your application both the command format and Logoff Character can be redefined via the Port Configuration menus as described in Section 5 5 2 Third Party Disconnect Supervisor Mode Only The D command is issued from your resident port to disconnect two third party ports For example if your Resident Port is Port 1 a Third Party Disconnect would be used to disconnect Port 3 from Port 4 a The D command uses the format D xx XX Enter where xx and XX are the numbers of the ports that you wish to disconnect if an N is entered the command will disconnect the Network Port b The D Disconnect command can only be invoked by a port with access to Supervisor Level commands c The D command can specify both connected ports or either of the two ports For example if Port 1 is your resident port any of the following commands can be used to disconnect Port 3 from Port 4 D 3 4 Enter or D 3 Enter or D 4 Enter d The D command can also be used to disconnect a remote user from the Network Port This is useful in cases where a remote user has unsuccessfully disconnected via telnet and you do not wish to wait for the CMS to timeout in order to free up the TCP port for other users To disconnect a TCP port type D Nn and then press Enter Where Nn is one of the CMS s six available logical TCP ports
56. in the cable connectors are firmly seated b Communication Parameters Make certain the CMS and ProComm are using the same baud rate 4 Help Screen Type H Enter to display the Supervisor Level Help Screen Figure 3 1 5 Port Status Screen Type S Enter to display the Port Status Screen Figure 3 2 which summarizes conditions at all Ports The various fields of the Port Status Screen are explained in Section 6 1 6 Port Connection The CMS can perform two different types of port connections Resident Connections and Third Party Connections a Resident Connection Your resident port e g Port 1 issues a C command to connect to a second port i To connect Port 1 to Port 2 type C 2 Enter While Port 1 is connected the CMS will not recognize commands issued at Port 1 However the unit will recognize a Resident Disconnect Sequence issued at Port 1 or Port 2 ii Issue the Resident Disconnect Sequence Logoff Sequence type Enter Enter CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Getting Started PORT STATUS Enter H for command menu undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined Version 2 00 l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l PASSWORD undefined
57. ing this overview and installing the unit please refer to Section 5 for instructions on selecting faster communication speeds and other parameters e 9600 Baud e RTS CTS Handshaking Full Duplex Command Echo ON e 8 Bits No Parity 1 Stop Bit Using Other Parameters for this Overview Optional If desired the CMS can match the parameters used by your communications program Refer to Section 4 2 and configure Option Switches accordingly After changing the switches reset the CMS press and hold both the SET and CLEAR buttons release only CLEAR wait for the Port LEDs to flash and then release the SET button Note If Option Switches are changed new settings will not take effect until the unit is reset 3 2 Apply Power to the CMS Connect the CMS to an appropriate power source Press the Power Switch ON The ON LED should light and the RDY LED should begin to flash When connecting power to a DC unit please refer to the additional instructions in Section 4 1 A CAUTION This device should only be operated with the type of power source indicated on the instrument nameplate If you are not sure of the type of power A service available please consult your local power company 3 1 CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Getting Started 3 3 System SetUp Ports In order to ensure access to important command functions Ports 1 and 2 are designated as System SetUp Ports the Supervisor Mode cannot be disabled a
58. k o o 5 10 5 13 ACTIVITY Indicator 2 1 Any to Any Mode 5 6 5 8 7 1 to 7 4 Application Example 4 4 Asterisk Character o 10 1 B Back Panel Components 2 2 Baud Rate Default reyra Vitae taa a ea 4 2 POT cria EE PE OEE RO RS Rak 5 7 Bitsy Parity o paei ei ee ER OR ee 8 5 7 Br akSic ciuda eee beh we Ra eS 5 10 5 13 Buffer Memory 0 4 4 7 5 Buffer Mode 5 6 to 5 8 7 5 to 7 6 Buffered Data 7 6 10 6 c Cables site ha RAS E EK eS 4 4 Clear Buffer 4 4 7 6 10 6 CLEAR Button 2 1 4 3 Command Conventions 10 1 Command Echo 5 10 5 13 Default lt ie raog a eaaa a ea eS 4 3 Command Help oaaao 10 7 Command Mode 10 1 to 10 7 ACCES Sep e e a te cas e tests o S Sts By E Ee oe 5 1 Eiba oe dd i a e te eee a A a a 10 10 Local Access oona a 5 1 Modem Access 5 1 Network Access ee eee 5 1 Command Response 5 10 10 2 Default 2 2 0 0 0 0 00008 4 4 3 Configuration 5 1 to 5 17 Restore seo ae a ea A Se a 8 2 IVA eee EN ee Ae Es ine Bee er 8 1 Connect Resident i 444 820540 Hod ae eae S 7 2 Third Party o o o ooo ooo 7 2 Connect Command 10 5 Connecting Devices 0 4 4 Connecti
59. lect communication parameters for each port as described in Section 5 Application Example The example in Figure 4 2 shows one of many possible installation configurations for the CMS In this example ports have been configured as follows Network Port The Network Port allows telnet access by remote Supervisors and or Users When a telnet connection is established the CMS will prompt the caller to enter a password If the Supervisor Password is entered the CMS will recognize Supervisor Level Commands if a Port password is entered the CMS will only recognize User Level Commands Supervisors are allowed to adjust port configuration connect to any port or review unit status Users are only permitted to review status and connect to ports that are allowed by their Port password Port 1 System SetUp Port This port has been left open in order to permit on site service personnel to access the Command Mode without disrupting other ports Since Port 1 is a System SetUp Port the service tech is allowed password protected access to Supervisor Level commands and is able to connect to any port change configuration or display unit status Port 2 Modem Port An external modem has been installed at Port 2 This port has also been configured for Modem Mode which allows definition of a modem reset string initialization string and hang up string When a caller contacts the CMS unit via modem a password prompt will be displayed If the Supervisor
60. ncluding the case of each letter It is also strongly recommended to write down your Supervisor Password If the password is lost or forgotten you will not be able to access Supervisor Level commands unless you initialize the unit and clear all parameters as described in Section 4 3 5 4 CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Configuration 5 5 Port Configuration 5 5 1 Configuration Conventions When responding to prompts invoking commands and selecting items from the port configuration menus note the following To select an item from a Port Configuration menu key in the number and press Enter To clear an item in a Port Configuration menu enter the number for the desired item and press Enter When the prompt appears press Space and then press Enter When defining the Port Name do not use the forward slash character double quotes the asterisk character or blank spaces Port Names cannot begin with a number e A Port cannot be named N this name is reserved for the Network Port Refer to the instructions in each screen for additional functions available under that screen To exit a menu or prompt without changing its current value press Esc Passwords and port names are case sensitive When defining passwords and port names note the exact text including the case of each character The Who command W can be used to display currently selected parameters for
61. nd 2 cannot be configured as Buffer Mode or Passive Mode Ports Buffer and Passive Mode Ports are not able to access the Command Mode In addition Ports 1 and 2 always permit password protected access to Supervisor Level commands the Supervisor Mode cannot be disabled at these two ports 5 3 Password Functions The CMS features two different types of passwords the Supervisor Password and the Port User Passwords The Supervisor Password allows access to configuration commands and the Port Passwords allow users to create connections between specific ports or view port configuration parameters 5 3 1 The Supervisor Password The Supervisor Password allows access to higher level CMS configuration commands which administrators can use to select communication parameters set up IP Security assign port access rights and perform other system management tasks Notes If the Supervisor Password is not defined then Supervisor Level commands will be available to all ports and port access and configuration functions will not be password protected In order to prevent user ports from changing configuration or connecting to restricted ports the Supervisor Password must be defined If the Supervisor Password is defined the CMS unit will display a prompt when you attempt to access command mode Any RS232 port that has not been assigned a Port Password can then only be accessed using the Supervisor Password If the CMS is reset to def
62. nd line to the labeled ground screw and then replace the protective cover 48V 0 1A Figure 4 1 Terminal Block Assembly DC Units Only CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Hardware Installation 4 2 Configure Option Switches When the CMS is shipped from the factory the Option Switches are configured for 9600 baud 8 Bits No Parity RTS CTS handshaking verbose command response and command echo ON all switches Down These settings are compatible with most applications If the default settings are not compatible with your application change the switch settings as follows The Option Switches should be configured to match the parameters your control device will use when communicating with the CMS This will ensure access to command functions even if the unit is initialized to default parameters Notes e If the Option Switch configuration is changed new parameters will not take effect until the unit is initialized as described in Section 4 3 e Operating parameters baud rate parity etc can be selected for each port using the P command as described in Section 5 5 The P command can select different parameters for each CMS port e When the CMS is initialized parameters will return to settings specified by the Option Switches 4 2 1 Default Baud Rate Sw1 Sw2 Sw3 Option Switches one through three select the defau t baud rate for all CMS RS232 Ports The default baud rate must match the r
63. nected to devices such as file servers or archives This would allow remote users to dial in and access a specific file server or archive after entering a valid Port Password at log in 5 Configuration 5 1 Access to the CMS Command Mode When the CMS Command Mode is active commands can be invoked to select parameters and connect or disconnect ports Note Command Mode cannot be accessed from a Buffer Mode Port Passive Mode Port or any port that is currently connected to another CMS port 1 Start your communications program e g ProComm Make certain the CMS and ProComm are set for the same parameters e g baud parity etc 2 Access the Command Mode a Local Access To access the command mode from a local PC that is connected to the CMS via cable press Enter b c i ii If you have already hit other keys press Enter twice There must be no other characters preceding Enter If the Supervisor Password has been defined the password prompt will be displayed Key in your Supervisor or Port password and press Enter The CMS gt prompt will appear Modem Access To access the command mode via modem proceed as follows i ii Dial the number for the external modem connected to the CMS If you have defined the Supervisor Password a prompt will be displayed Key in your Supervisor or Port password and press Enter If the Supervisor Password has not been defined just press Enter
64. ng Ports 7 1 to 7 2 10 5 Copy Parameters 5 16 to 5 17 10 5 Customer Service 000 Apx 3 D DC Power Inputs ans a e ae ae a RM e 4 1 DCD Signal o Apx 1 DCE Devices Installation era DI ad ae oe a 4 4 Default Baud Rate 4 2 Command Echo 4 3 Handshake 3 0 2 ias ee dd a 4 3 Response Message 00 4 3 Default and TeSt 10 7 Default ParameterS 2 2 DIP SwitChes as enaa 46 ey E Keene a 2 2 Disconnect Resident epas e a apa be Rae eee wR RS 7 3 Third Party o 4444 e dh bap Bee ed oS 7 3 Disconnect Sequence 5 9 7 3 10 6 One Character 5 9 Three Character silos se 5 9 Disconnecting Ports 7 3 to 7 4 10 4 10 6 Telnet Port 3 ca miis wee ee a A 7 3 Display Port Parameters 10 10 Displaying Port Passwords 6 2 6 5 10 8 10 10 Download Parameters 8 1 to 8 2 DTE Devices Installati0d 4 4 DTR Output o ooo o 5 8 Apx 1 DTR Signal o ee ee ee 7 3 Duplex Mode 4 3 5 10 5 13 E Emergency Recovery Mode 9 2 Erase Connect 0 0 00002 eee eae 7 6 Erase Buffer 4 4 7 6 10 6 Exit Command Mode 10 10 Exit Without Copy 5 17 F Factory Settings
65. not be covered or blocked Disconnect Power If any of the following events are noted immediately disconnect the unit from the outlet and contact qualified service personnel 1 Ze If the power cord becomes frayed or damaged If liquid has been spilled into the device or if the device has been exposed to rain or water Table of Contents 1 Thatrod ction s lt ess se shese a WOR ON ae Bw RO MR BR Ow oa BE Re HS 1 1 Ze Unit Description sc ses E ee OR OH AA RANA Ow ee eS S 2 1 Zo ELO Panel id ow Ge ye eae ee eae Ee SE ee De a 2 1 2 2 Back PANE Liendo e He BOE OS Oe hee eee A 2 2 Je Getting Started rca Sw A RA Oe eR AR AA 3 1 3 1 Communication Parameters 6 656 4 rc a A 3 1 3 2 Apply Power tothe CMS uo de 456 e A RA ee A 3 1 3 3 System SetUp Ports lt a os dl ERA A 3 2 3 4 Connecting your PC tothe UMS cesos ERRADA 3 2 3 5 Communicating with the CMS Unit aoaaa aaa eee ee 3 2 4 Hardware Installation ss 2 0 Se are ew wR eS BE RO A A 4 1 4 1 Connecting Power to the CMS Unt 444646524445 ob e 42 rr 4 4 1 1 Pt Powered Was siate e e eM tt OR Se Eo 4 1 4 1 2 DC Powered Units 2 orcas adversa ea da 4 1 4 2 Configure Option Switches ai a hee we ee hk ee e ew 4 2 4 2 1 Default Baud Rate Sw1 Sw2 Sw3 lt lt feeo 22 643 eed wae ea 4 2 4 2 2 Default Handshake Sw4 SWS i rss eds 4 3 4 2 3 Default Response Message Format Sw6 204 4 3 4 2 4 Default Command Echo Sw7
66. ntains data the CMS will display a prompt that offers four options e Next Screen To scroll through data one screen at a time press the Space bar Each time the space bar is pressed the next full screen of data will be sent Seroll All To send all data without pausing press 1 Skip Connect To connect to the buffer port without sending stored data press 2 Erase Connect To connect to the buffer port and erase stored data press 3 Note that buffered data will be erased immediately and will not be sent Note All four of these options also allow pass through communication with the device connected to the Buffer Mode port To clear data from the buffer use the Erase Connect option or go to a free Any to Any or Modem Mode Port with Supervisor Level command capability and issue the E Erase Buffer command using the following format E xx Enter Where xx is the number or name of the port buffer to be cleared 7 3 2 Port Buffers The Status Screen lists the amount of Buffer Memory currently used by each port The CMS uses buffer memory in two different ways depending on the user selected port mode e Any to Any Passive and Modem Mode Ports When two ports are communicating at dissimilar baud rates the buffer memory prevents data overflow at the slower port Buffer Mode Ports Stores data received from connected devices The user issues a connect command C from an Any to Any Mode or Modem Mode port to
67. nter the configuration menu for your resident port will be displayed b The P command is only available in the Supervisor Mode 5 6 CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Configuration PORT PARAMETERS 02 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Port Name Password Baud Rate Bits Parity Stop Bits Handshake Mode Port Mode 74 DTR Output Supervisor Mode Logoff Character Sequence Disconnect Timeout Disconnect Response Type Command Echo Accept Break undefined undefined 9600 8 None 1 CTS RTS Any to Any Pulse Permit Three Characters Off Verbose On Yes Enter lt Previous Port gt Next Port lt ESC gt Exit Figure 5 1 Port Configuration Menu Port 2 Shown The Port Configuration menu offers the following options 1 Port Name Up to 16 characters Default undefined 2 Password Up to 16 characters Defines the Port Password for this port Note that identical Port Passwords are generally assigned to several ports When this password is entered at the login prompt the user will then have access to all ports that share this password Default undefined Notes e The Port Password is not displayed by the Port Parameters menu When the Port Password has been defined the field for this item will read defined To display Port Passwords invoke the SP or WP commands as described in Section 6 e The CMS will not allow you to de
68. ntered for each telnet session When the SNP command is invoked the Supervisor Password will not be displayed the Telnet Connection column will read Supervisor instead of listing the actual Password As shown in Figure 6 3 the Network Status Screen lists the following information NIC Installed If your CMS unit includes a Network Card this item will read Yes e MAC Address The permanent physical address assigned to the Network Card Telnet Port The network port name and telnet port number for each of the six available logical TCP Ports Telnet Connection The Active Free status for each TCP port If the SN command includes the P option e g SNP then this column will also list the password entered upon login The Supervisor Password will not be displayed e CMS Port Connection The number of the CMS Port that each telnet user is currently connected to If a TCP port is not connected to an RS232 port this item will read Free NETWORK STATUS LAN STATUS NIC Installed Yes MAC Address 00 40 05 70 96 ae TELNET PORT TELNET CONNECTION CMS PORT CONNECTION Active Active Free Free Figure 6 3 The Network Status Screen 6 4 CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide The Status Screens PORT PARAMETERS 03 Port Name undefined Password undefined Baud Rate 9600 Bits Parity 8 None Stop Bits 1 Handshake Mode RTS CTS Port Mode Any to Any 74 DTR Output Pulse Supe
69. odem Mode Port and issuing the Connect C Command Note that the Buffer Mode also allows pass through communication with the connected device The Buffer Mode is not available to Ports 1 or 2 or the Network Port Modem Mode Allows communication between connected ports and simplifies connection to an external modem A port configured for the Modem Mode can perform all functions normally available in Any to Any Mode The Modem Mode also allows definition of a Hang Up String Reset String and Initialization String Any CMS RS232 port can be configured for the Modem Mode The Modem Mode is not available at the Network Port For more information on Port Modes please refer to Section 7 5 5 3 RS232 Port Configuration Menus The Port Configuration Menus are used to select options for each of the CMS RS232 ports Parameters selected via these menus will stay in effect until the unit is initialized or the P command is used to reconfigure the port After initialization parameters will revert to the defaults specified by the Option Switches To select port parameters proceed as follows 1 Access the Command Mode If the password prompt is displayed key in your Supervisor Level Password Type P followed by the number of the port to be configured and press Enter For example to configure Port 2 type P 2 Enter The Port Configuration menu will appear Figure 5 1 a If the P Command is entered without the port number e g P E
70. ommand Availability Function Command Syntax Supervisor User Exit Command Mode X Enter X X Help Menu H Enter X x Display Site ID 3 Enter X X Display Port Status S P Enter x009 xO Display Port Diagnostics SD Enter xO xO Display Network Status SN P Enter xO Display Port Parameters Who W P n Enter Xx xQ Set System Parameters F Enter Xx Set Network Port Parameters N Enter Xx Set RS232 Port Parameters P lt x gt Enter Xx Copy RS232 Port Parameters cP Enter X Connect C lt x gt x Enter X x Resident DisconnectO Enter Enter X X Third Party Disconnect D Y lt x gt x Enter X D Y Enter D Nn Enter Erase Buffer E Y lt x gt x Enter x E Y Enter Reset Network Port T Enter xX Default amp Test I Y Enter xX Save Parameters u Enter Xx Upgrade Firmware UF Enter X To display Port Passwords include the P Option Supervisor Only Supervisor Mode displays parameters for all ports User Mode only displays parameters for ports allowed by the Port Password O 00 6 0O 6 For the SN command only the P Option will display the passwords that were used to login to the CMS Network Port A port with User command capability can only view its own parameters A User Port cannot view parameters for other ports A User Port cannot perform a Third Party Connect Resident Disconnect Disconnects your resident port from another port Th
71. onnections Modem and Telnet Communication The CMS can be controlled by a local PC that communicates with the unit via cable or controlled remotely via external modem or telnet connection Your terminal emulation or telnet program is used to send commands to connect ports or display status Configuration Backup Once you have configured the CMS to fit your application parameters and options can be saved to an ASCII text file on your PC This allows you to quickly restore user selected parameters if the unit configuration is accidentally altered or deleted Saved parameters can also be uploaded to other CMS units This allows rapid set up when several units will be configured with identical or similar parameters CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Introduction Typographic Conventions A e g X COURIER FONT Bold Font Indicates a control character For example the text X Control X indicates the Ctrl key and the X key must be pressed simultaneously Indicates characters typed on the keyboard For example E or P 02 Text set in bold face and enclosed in square brackets indicates a specific key For example Enter or Esc Indicates required keyboard entries For Example P lt n gt Indicates optional keyboard entries For Example W n 1 2 2 Unit Description 2 1 Front Panel pue CMS 16 ACTIVITY CONSOLE 00000000 MANAGEMENT 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 SWITC
72. ous firmware move new firmware from data flash to program flash memory calculate and store the new checksum and reboot Do not attempt to reconnect to the CMS until the RDY indicator blinks to indicate the process is complete b Abort To abort the procedure type 2 and press Enter 9 1 CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Upgrading CMS Firmware 6 Incomplete Upload If the upload is interrupted times out or if the file is corrupted during transfer the CMS will display a screen which asks for user confirmation before proceeding To proceed type 1 and press Enter then return to Step 4 above 7 Emergency Recovery In the rare event that the CMS operating system becomes corrupted during installation front panel indicators will blink five times and the unit will automatically switch to Emergency Recovery Mode Please contact WTI Customer Service for further instructions When firmware upgrades are available WTI will provide the necessary files via modem or mailed diskette At that time an updated Users Guide or addendum will also be available 10 Command Reference Guide 10 1 Command Conventions The commands described in this section conform to the following conventions Slash Character Most CMS commands begin with the Slash Character Apply Command to All Ports When the asterisk character is entered as the argument of the D command Disconnect Port or the E command Erase Buffer
73. p Ports e The Passive Mode is not available at the Network Port 7 3 Buffer Mode Ports configured as Buffer Mode ports will collect data from the connected device and store it in the CMS s statically allocated memory Each CMS port features a fixed length fixed position data buffer The Buffer Mode allows collection of data from various devices without the requirement that all devices use the same communication parameters e g baud rate parity etc Notes e Buffer Mode Ports cannot access the Command Mode e In order to ensure supervisor access to important command functions the Buffer Mode is not available to Ports 1 and 2 SetUp Ports e The Buffer Mode is not available at the Network Port 7 5 CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Operation 7 3 1 Reading Data from Buffer Mode Ports To retrieve data from Buffer Mode Ports you must first determine which port buffers contain data To check port buffers for stored data access the Command Mode and type S Enter to display the Port Status Screen To retrieve data from buffer memory go to a free Any to Any or Modem Mode Port access the Command Mode Supervisor Level and issue the C command using the following format C xx Enter Where xx is the number or name of the port buffer to be read If the port s buffer is empty the CMS will send a message which reads Connected xx Buffer Empty where xx is the port number If the buffer co
74. retrieve data If the Status Screen indicates an accumulation of data the E Erase Buffer command can be invoked to clear the buffer 7 6 CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Operation 7 4 Modem Mode In addition to allowing data transfer the Modem Mode also provides additional functions specifically related to modem communication A Modem Mode Port can perform all functions normally available in Any to Any Mode The Modem Mode is available to all CMS ports except the Network Port When the Modem Mode is selected the port configuration menu command P will display three additional prompts which allow the user to re define the modem reset string initialization string and hang up string When the Modem Mode is selected for a port with Supervisor Level command access the Supervisor Password should be defined This will discourage unauthorized access to higher command functions When a call is received the unit will prompt the caller to enter a password The CMS allows three attempts to enter a valid password If the correct password is not entered in three attempts or if the user does not respond to the password prompt within 30 seconds the modem will disconnect The password can be defined and enabled by invoking the P command as described in Section 5 5 Notes When a Modem Mode Port exits Command Mode or the DCD line is lost while the Command Mode is active the CMS will pulse the DTR line
75. rvisor Mode Permit Logoff Character Sequence Disconnect Three Characters Timeout Disconnect Off Response Type Verbose Command Echo Accept Break Figure 6 4 The Port Parameters Screen RS232 Port Shown 6 4 The Port Parameters Screens W The W command displays more detailed information about an individual CMS port Rather than listing connection information for all ports like the Port Status Screens the Port Parameters screen lists all defined parameters for a specific port The W command is available in both Supervisor Mode and Port User Mode Note however that when you log in with a Port password the CMS will only display information for ports that are owned by the password entered at login The W command can be applied to either an RS232 Port or the CMS Network Port Figure 6 4 shows the screen that is displayed when the W command is applied to an RS232 Port and Figure 6 5 shows the screen displayed when the command is applied to the Network Port If Supervisor Mode is active the W command offers the option to display the Port Password for each RS232 port Normally the Password field will read either defined or undefined depending upon whether or not the password for that port has been specified To display the Port Parameters Screen with the Port Password type WP followed by the desired RS232 port number and then press Enter Note that the WP command option is not available in User Mode
76. s the Gateway Address for the CMS unit Type 3 press Enter and follow the instructions in the submenu Default undefined IP Security Sets up the IP Security feature as described in Section 5 5 5 Supervisor Mode Port 23 Permits or denies access to the Supervisor Mode When enabled Permit and the valid Supervisor Password is entered this port may then issue Supervisor level commands If disabled Deny the port may not enter Supervisor Mode even when the Supervisor Password is entered Default Permit Note Item 11 will only be applied to logical TCP Ports N1 through N5 The Supervisor Mode cannot be disabled at Port N6 Port 2001 Port N6 will only accept the Supervisor Level Password and will not accept Port User Passwords This ensures that the system administrator will always have network access to the CMS command mode 12 Logoff Character Defines the Logoff Character for the Network Port The Logoff Character determines the disconnect sequence that is issued at this port in order to disconnect from a second port Resident Disconnect When defining the Logos Character note the following e The default Logoff Character is The default Resident Disconnect Sequence is Enter Enter e The default three character Resident Disconnect Sequence uses the format Enter LLL Enter where L is the Logoff Character If the one character disconnect is selected see item 14 a resident connection is terminated
77. ss through to the destination port prior to breaking the connection e When the Three Character format is selected the Resident Disconnect Sequence will use the format Enter LLL Enter where L is the selected Logoff Character e When the One Character format is selected resident connections are terminated by entering the selected Logoff Character only There is no need to press Enter before and after the Logoff Character when the One Character format is selected CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Configuration 11 12 13 14 Timeout Disconnect Enables and selects the Timeout Period for this port If enabled and the port does not receive or transmit data for the specified Timeout Period the port will disconnect When the port is set for Any to Any Mode Passive Mode or Buffer Mode the default setting for this item is OFF When the port is set for Modem Mode the default setting for this item is 15 minutes Notes e The Timeout Disconnect is also applied to non connected ports that are left in Command Mode If the timeout feature is enabled and no additional data activity is detected an unconnected port will exit from command mode when the Timeout Disconnect value expires e When two connected ports time out and are disconnected both ports will also exit from Command Mode Response Type Selects the type of messages that this port will send in response to commands The user can sele
78. ss to only a specific group of IP addresses or block a particular IP address from gaining access In the default state the CMS accepts incoming IP connections from all hosts To configure the IP Security feature proceed as follows Note In the default state the CMS will allow all IP addresses to Telnet to the unit 1 Access the Network Parameters menu as described in Section 5 5 4 Note that the Network Parameters menu is only available in Supervisor Mode 2 When the Network Parameters menu appears type 4 and press Enter to access the IP Security menu Figure 5 4 3 The IP Security Menu lists five IP Security masks along with the selected permit deny action for each mask a Each Security Mask prompt is used to define a specific IP address or range of IP addresses Each Mask Action prompt is used to select the permit deny action for the corresponding mask b Masks are listed in order of ascending priority Mask 1 has the lowest priority and Mask 5 has the highest priority c Masks have a cumulative effect high priority masks supersede the effect of lower priority masks d Each IP Address consists of a series of four eight bit numbers The number 255 is used as a wild card 5 14 CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Configuration Example 1 Deny access to all hosts except 192 1 1 5 Security Mask 1 255 255 255 255 Mask 1 Action Deny Security Mask 2 192 1 1 5 Mask 2 Action Permi
79. sword Baud Rate Bits Parity Stop Bits Handshake Mode Port Mode 74 DTR Output 8 Supervisor Mode 9 Logoff Character 10 Sequence Disconnect 11 Timeout Disconnect 12 Response Type 13 Command Echo 14 Accept Break NOU PWN EF Note Ports 1 amp 2 will NOT have restricted values changed Enter Parameter lt CR gt to define parameter value to copy to all ports lt CR gt to remove all values set X lt CR gt to exit WITHOUT copy lt ESC gt to copy to all ports and exit Figure 5 5 The Copy Port Parameters Menu 5 6 Copying Parameters to All Ports The CP command Copy Port Parameters provides a convenient means for selecting similar parameters for all CMS RS 232 ports When the CP command is invoked the unit will display a menu which allows you to select port communication parameters and then copy them to all CMS RS 232 ports The Copy Port Parameters menu can be used to set all parameters for all RS 232 Ports or define only a select group of parameters and then copy them to all ports Notes e The CP command will not copy parameters to the Network Port e The CP command is only available in Supervisor Mode e The Copy Port Parameters Menu will not display the Port Password This field will read either undefined or defined depending upon whether or not the Port Password has been specified e The CP command cannot be used to set Ports 1 and 2 to Passive Mode or Buf
80. t Copy Parameters When you have finished selecting parameters press Esc to copy the selected parameters to all CMS RS 232 Ports and exit from the Copy Port Parameters menu Save User Selected Parameters Although this step is optional it is strongly recommended to save all user defined parameters to an ASCII file This will allow quick recovery in the event of accidental deletion or reconfiguration of port parameters Section 8 describes the procedure for saving configuration parameters to an ASCII file 5 17 6 The Status Screens The CMS Status Screens display the connection status and communication parameters for the sixteen RS 232 ports and the Network Port There are four different types of status screens The Port Status Screen S the Port Diagnostics Screen SD the Network Status Screen SN and the Port Parameters Screens W 6 1 The Port Status Screen S The Port Status Screen lists the general status of the CMS s RS 232 ports To display the Port Status Screen access the command mode and type S Enter the screen will appear as shown in Figure 6 1 Although both Supervisors and Users can display the Port Status Screen the screen will appear slightly different depending upon whether the command mode was accessed with the Supervisor Password or a Port Password When a Port Password User Mode is entered at login the Port Status Screen will only display the status of those ports that share the same
81. t Since 255 is a wild card Mask 1 blocks all IP Addresses Mask 2 then specifically grants access to 192 1 1 5 only Example 2 Allow access only by addresses that begin with 192 Security Mask 1 255 255 255 255 Mask 1 Action Deny Security Mask 2 192 255 255 255 Mask 2 Action Permit Since 255 is a wild card Mask 1 blocks all IP addresses Mask 2 then grants access to all addresses that begin with 192 Example 3 Allow access only by addresses that begin with 192 deny access to 192 1 1 5 Security Mask 1 255 255 255 255 Mask 1 Action Deny Security Mask 2 192 255 255 255 Mask 2 Action Permit Security Mask 3 192 1 1 5 Mask 3 Action Deny Since 255 is a wild card Mask 1 blocks all IP addresses Mask 2 then grants access to all addresses that begin with 192 Finally Mask 3 specifically blocks access by 192 1 1 5 Note e Mask 5 has priority over the four other masks If Mask 5 is set to deny access by 255 255 255 255 all wild cards all IP addresses will be blocked and you will not be able to access the CMS Command Mode via network Access will only be allowed via the Console Port or Modem Port e When using the wild card address 255 255 255 255 to block access by all IP addresses make certain that at least one higher priority mask permits access by your IP address 5 15 CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Configuration COPY PORT PARAMETERS Port Name Pas
82. t in User Mode this screen will only display parameters for the ports that are allowed by the Port Password that was entered at log in For More information on the Port Diagnostics Screen please refer to Section 6 2 Availability Supervisor User Format SD Enter Response Displays Port Diagnostics Screen 10 8 CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Command Reference Guide SN Display Network Status Displays the Network Status Screen which lists current conditions and parameters for the Network Port For more information on the Network Status Screen please refer to Section 6 3 Availability Supervisor Only Format SN P Enter When the P option is included e g SNP the Network Status Screen will list the passwords that were entered by each telnet connection when they logged in to the Network Port Response Displays Network Status Screen T Reset Network Port Resets the NIC card and breaks the network connection to the unit Note that when this command is invoked the network connection will be reset without warning and must then be re established in order to communicate with the unit via Network Availability Supervisor Only Format T Enter Response None NIC Card is reset Network Connection is broken U Save Parameters Sends CMS configuration parameters to an ASCII text file as described in Section 8 Availability Supervisor Only Format U Enter Response The CM
83. t these ports Ports 1 and2 will always allow password protected access to all CMS command functions even when the unit has been reset to the default state Therefore Ports 1 and 2 are generally used for communication during initial set up and configuration or after the unit has been reinitialized reset to default parameters Note For more information on System SetUp Port capabilities please refer to Section 5 2 3 4 Connecting your PC to the CMS The CMS can either be controlled by a local PC that communicates via cable controlled via external modem or controlled via TCP IP network For this overview a local PC running ProComm or a similar communications program will be cable connected to Port 1 Note Communication via Modem Optional If desired this overview can also be performed via modem Section 4 4 describes the procedure for connecting a modem to the CMS 1 Attach a standard null modem cable to your PC COM port Make certain to connect to the COM port used by your communications program 2 Connect the other end of the cable to CMS Port 1 For a description of the port interface please refer to Appendix A 3 5 Communicating with the CMS Unit Perform the following procedure to access the CMS Command Mode explore basic features and check for proper operation 1 Start your communications program e g ProComm and set it to 9600 bps 8 bits no parity 1 stop bit 2 Press Enter to access the CMS Comman
84. te ID and Supervisor Password Before configuring individual ports the Site ID and Supervisor Password should be defined The Site ID is used to denote the location or name of the CMS unit and the Supervisor Password is used to restrict access to sensitive commands Both the Site ID and Supervisor Password are defined via the System Parameters menu F Notes The Site ID cannot include double quotes e The Supervisor Password cannot include an asterisk forward slash spaces or double quotes Both the Site ID and Supervisor Password will be cleared if the CMS is initialized to default settings e The CMS will not allow you to select a Supervisor Password that is the same as an existing Port Password e The System Parameters Menu is only available in Supervisor Mode 1 Access the command mode When the CMS gt prompt appears type F Enter to display the System Parameters Menu 2 Site ID Message Up to 32 characters Default undefined Type 1 and press Enter the Site I D Prompt will appear Key in the desired text and press Enter 3 Supervisor Password Up to 32 characters Default undefined Type 2 and press Enter a prompt will appear Key in the desired password then press Enter The CMS will prompt you to confirm spelling and capitalization Key in the password a second time and then press Enter Note The Supervisor Password is case sensitive Make certain to note the exact password entered i
85. tes e If the CMS detects an error in the parameters file it will respond with the Invalid Parameter message If an error message is received carefully check the contents of the parameters file correct the problem and then repeat the Upload procedure e When the configuration file is sent to the CMS via telnet the unit s IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway Address cannot be altered If the parameter upload procedure is successful the CMS will send a confirmation message and then return to the CMS gt command prompt Type S and press Enter the CMS Status Screen will be displayed Check the Status Screen to make certain the unit has been configured with the saved parameters 9 Upgrading CMS Firmware When new improved versions of the CMS operating firmware become available the Upgrade Firmware function can be used to update the CMS unit Updates can be uploaded via Setup Ports One and Two or via the Network Port Note All other ports will be disabled during the firmware upgrade procedure 1 Obtain the update file Firmware modifications can either be mailed to the customer on a 3 5 diskette or downloaded from WTI via modem Place the diskette in your diskette drive and or copy the file to your hard drive 2 Access the CMS command mode If the password prompt is displayed key in the Supervisor Password The Upgrade Firmware feature is only available in Supervisor Mode 3 When the CMS command prompt
86. the command will be applied to all ports For example to erase all port buffers type E Enter Port Name Wild Card It is not always necessary to enter the entire port name Port names can be abbreviated in command lines by entering the first character s of the name followed by an asterisk For example a port named SERVER can be specified as sx Note however that this command would also be applied to any other port name that begins with the letter S Suppress Sure Prompt When the D Disconnect Port E Erase Buffer or I Default and Test Unit commands are invoked the Y option can be included in the command line to override the Are you Sure y n prompt For example to disconnect Port 8 without displaying the Sure prompt type D Y 8 Enter Enter Key All commands are invoked by pressing Enter Command Mode CMS Ports will only recognize commands when the Command Mode has been activated The Command Mode can be accessed from a free Any to Any or Modem Mode Port To access the Command Mode proceed as described in Section 5 1 Connected Ports When two ports are connected most CMS commands will not be recognized by either of the connected ports The only exception is the Resident Disconnect Sequence Default Enter Enter Configuration Menus To exit from a configuration menu you must press Esc or Ctrl X 10 1 CMS Series Console Management Switches User s Guide Command Referenc
87. to the modem The unit will then send the user defined modem command strings to make certain the modem is properly disconnected and reinitialized e When an external modem is installed at a CMS port other ports can use the modem for calling out To call out invoke the C command to connect to the port and then access the modem as you normally would 7 7 8 Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters After the CMS has been properly configured parameters can be downloaded and saved as an ASCII text file Later if the configuration is accidentally altered the file with 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 CMS units This allows rapid set up when several units will be configured with the same parameters The Save Parameters procedure can be performed from any terminal emulation program e g ProComm Crosstalk Hyperterminal etc that allows downloading of ASCII files 8 1 Sending Parameters to a File 1 Start ProComm and access the CMS Command Mode If the password prompt is displayed enter the Supervisor Password 2 When the CMS command prompt appears type U and press Enter The CMS will prompt you to configure your terminal emulation program to receive an ASCII download a Set your terminal emulation program to receive an ASCII format download and the specify a name for
88. uide Operation Hunt Group port names must be unique Otherwise ports with similar names will also be included in the Hunt Group Hunt Group Example 1 1 Ports 1 and 2 are Modem Mode ports and modems are installed at both ports Port 1 is named MODEM 1 and Port 2 is named MODEM2 2 Your resident port is Port 4 To connect to the first available Modem access the Command Mode and type C MODEM Enter Hunt Group Example 2 1 Ports 3 4 and 5 are Any to Any Mode ports All three ports are named SERVER 2 Your resident port is Port 1 and you want to connect Port 2 to the first available server access the Command Mode and type C 2 SERVER Enter 7 2 Passive Mode Passive Mode Ports function the same as Any to Any Mode Ports but do not allow access to Command Mode A Passive Mode Port can communicate with other ports but cannot enter Command Mode and therefore cannot invoke commands to redefine port parameters display status and etc Passive Mode Ports can be connected by accessing the Command Mode from a free Any to Any Mode or Modem Mode Port and invoking the Third Party Connect or Resident Connect Command as described in Section 7 1 1 2 Passive Mode ports will not buffer data except during baud rate conversion Notes e A Passive Mode Port is not allowed to access the Command Mode e In order to ensure supervisor access to important command functions the Passive Mode is not available to Ports 1 and 2 SetU

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