Black Box SW555A User's Manual
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1. 2 Introduction The Remote Management Switch part number SW555A or SW555AE can be used for serial switching and as an AC power control system A Remote Management Switch with Modem part number SW556A includes 33 6 kbps modem or SW556AE includes 56 kbps modem is also available Figure 2 1 Front and rear views of the Switch 2 1 Port Selector As a port selector the Remote Management Switch allows one master RS 232 asynchronous channel to be selectively switched to any of up to 4 ports You can use the Switch as a port selector to provide access from one modem or terminal to multiple systems Typically you can use the Switch to access out of band management ports on multiple devices By using simple escape strings or menu commands you can select which port to access Ports can also access the master by raising a control lead While accessing a port the Switch is passive allowing all data to pass until it receives a user programmable command 2 2 Power Controller You can control the four AC outlets on the Remote Management Switch The Switch accepts code or menu commands from its master port to power on off or reboot the outlets 3 Installation 3 1 Master and Switched Ports Connect the Remote Management Switch s ports A through D found on the rear of the unit to your RS 232 devices Each port uses a DB25 subminiature connector and supports the following leads for asynchronous communications Table 3 1 DB25 co2. 4 3 Escape Code Control The Remote Management Switch allows direct computer control using simple ASCII strings These codes can control the port selection and relay operation To access the Switch for code control enter the commands as shown below To invoke the auto rate detector press the Escape key one or more times until the Switch responds with BLACK BOX READY lt Esc gt The Escape character Decimal 27 Hex 1B lt Sec gt The Security code Default TEST lt x gt The Port letter A D lt n gt The Relay number 1 4 lt EOT gt The End of text character Decimal 04 Hex 04 Ctrl D on the IBM keyboard Select Port lt Esc gt lt Sec gt lt x gt REMOTE MANAGEMENT SWITCH Deselect Port lt Esc gt lt Sec gt lt EOT gt Toggle Outlet lt Esc gt lt Sec gt R lt n gt Query Status lt Esc gt lt Sec gt Access Menu System lt Esc gt lt Sec gt lt Esc gt CODE CONTROL RESPONSES The Remote Management Switch has an option to allow confirmation of switching commands With this option enabled the Switch will report back n selected Where n is the current port number or name if programmed no ports selected When all ports are de selected r lt status gt Indicating the relay number r has been changed lt status gt will be ENERG for energize or DE ENERG for de energized status n selected 1E 2D 3E 4D Response to Query command E Energized D De energized Responses to Code Control commands are opt
3. Password Baud 19200 Parity Data N 8 Mode Modem Cycle time 5 Time out 0 Figure 4 5 Programming menu 1 Device Labels This lets you change the screen labels for the ports and power control outlets A PORTA PORT B PORT C B C D PORT D Outlet 1 Outlet 4 X Exit Enter gt Figure 4 6 Device labels Enter the label you want to change The current label is displayed along with a prompt for the new name Type in a new label and then confirm the selection Labels can be up to 24 characters CURRENT LABEL PORT A PORT A NEW LABEL PORT A gt Your New Name PORT LABEL CHANGED FROM PORT A TO Your New Name SAVE CHANGES Y N gt Figure 4 7 Entering new label name REMOTE MANAGEMENT SWITCH 2 Password The password is used for logging into the menu system and in every escape sequence The factory default password is TEST The security code may be 1 to 8 characters These characters can be any ASCII character except NULL 00 hex To change the password you must re enter the current password A prompt for a new password appears After you enter the new password a confirmation appears LOGIN gt TEST ENTER NEW PASSWORD gt TEST RE ENTER NEW PASSWORD gt TEST PASSWORD CHANGED Figure 4 8 Entering a new password 3 Baud Rate The Remote Management Switch can operate at speeds from 300 to 115 200 bps Simply enter the desired baud rate followed by the Enter key Valid
4. control the Remote Management Switch principally through an ASCII terminal interface Connect to the modem using a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software The factory default parameters for communication are 9600 8 n 1 e 9600 bits per second e 8 data bits e no parity e 1 stop bit CHAPTER 4 Operation The Remote Management Switch automatically detects the rate of operation allowing connection at 300 bps to 115 2 kbps Using the default speed will allow the fastest access to the unit To invoke the auto rate detector press the Enter key one or more times as needed When the Switch detects the rate it will respond with the security login prompt Login gt Enter the default security code the default code is TEST all caps case sensitive Three incorrect attempts to enter the security code will cause the Switch to terminate the call When you enter the correct code the main menu appears Remote Management Switch Ver XXX 1 Port Selection 2 Relay Control 3 Programming X Logout Enter gt Figure 4 1 Main menu 4 2 1 PORT SELECTION From the main menu choose 1 Port Selection This selection connects the master port to any of ports A through D The port selection menu shown in Figure 4 2 appears Enter Port gt Figure 4 2 Port selection menu Once you select a port the Switch will clear the screen and generate the following message x Selected x the programmed n
5. e Terminal mode The Remote Management Switch does not monitor the connection status of the master port This mode allows an unlimited number of login attempts Each time it receives an enter key the Switch issues a new login prompt After three tries the login prompt is suppressed to allow you to enter control codes Use this mode for direct cable connections from a PC or terminal to the Switch 8 Cycle Time Sets the length of time in a relay Cycle command This time is set once for all relays controlled Selections from 1 to 255 are valid 9 Time Out To prevent one port from dominating access to the master port and locking out other selections the Switch incorporates a timeout feature With this feature enabled the Switch monitors the data activity received by the master port When no data is received by the time as set the currently selected port is de selected Set the Timeout from 1 to 99 minutes Setting the Timeout to 0 the default setting disables the feature and allows unlimited time with no data received The timeout feature affects all selection modes X Exit the Programming Mode Exit the programming menu and activate all current settings If you have changed the baud rate and or character format Exit will enable those changes From the main menu X terminates the current session and a new connection to the Remote Management Switch will be required The calling system must terminate the session and hang up the modem
6. lt BLACK BOX Copyright 2001 Black Box Corporation All rights reserved 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 BL ACK BOX NA EN NE A PEN EX FEBRUARY 2001 SW555A SW555AE SW556A SW556AE Remote Management Switch e Management Switch Remot CUSTOMER Order toll free in the U S Call 877 877 BBOX outside U S call 724 746 5500 SUPPORT FREE technical support 24 hours a day 7 days a week Call 724 746 5500 or fax 724 746 0746 INFORMATION Mailing address Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 Web site www blackbox com E mail info blackbox com FCC INFORMATION FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio communication It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures
7. may be necessary to correct the interference Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la classe A prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique publi par Industrie Canada REMOTE MANAGEMENT SWITCH 10 11 NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS NOM ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deberan ser leidas antes de que el aparato el ctrico sea operado Las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser guardadas para referencia futura Todas las advertencias en el aparato el ctrico y en sus instrucciones de operaci n deben ser respetadas Todas las instrucciones de operaci n y uso deben ser seguidas El aparato el ctrico no deber ser usado cerca del agua por ejemplo cerca de la tina de ba o lavabo s tano mojado o cerca de una alberca etc El aparato el ctrico debe ser usado nicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante El aparato el ctrico debe ser montado
8. selections are 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19 200 38 400 57 600 and 115 200 The baud rate set only affects the code and menu control of the Switch Once connection to a port is made the Switch is transparent to the speed and character format sent 4 Parity and Data Bits The Remote Management Switch can operate with a 7 or 8 bit data frame and odd even or no parity You need only set the parity None Even or Odd The Switch automatically determines the number of data bits and stop bits 5 Lead Control This selection determines whether control leads from the switched ports can be used to access the master port The factory default is lead control disabled Select Yes or No 6 Command Response The Switch can send a response to escape sequences to let the operator know that the switch has taken place The factory default is responses disabled Select Yes or No to change the setting 7 Modem or Terminal Mode Sets the Switch for either terminal or modem use Each time you select 7 Mode this setting toggles e Modem mode The Remote Management Switch monitors the DCD lead from the master port Once the call is established send the Escape to invoke the auto rate detector if required then the Enter key to generate the Login prompt or any valid control code Three unsuccessful login attempts causes the Switch to hang up the modem Use this setting when the Switch is connected to a dial modem CHAPTER 4 Operation
9. a 56 kbps modem Connect the modem to the dial line via an RS 232 to modular adapter included This adapter connects to the master port and to an RJ 11 modular jack The modem complies with FCC Class A and uses the standard AT command set Modular Adapter Modular Cond Dial Line Dial Line Comedi n Figure 3 4 Connecting the modem to a dial line 4 Operation 4 1 Four Modes of Operation You can operate the Remote Management Switch in four possible ways menu selection escape code sequences lead control and manual control 4 1 1 MENU SELECTION By connecting to the master port you can switch to any of the four ports A through D or operate any of the four relays The menu system allows convenient naming of each port and relay as well as allowing setup of all Remote Management Switch parameters A login procedure protects the menu system from unauthorized access 4 1 2 ESCAPE CODE SEQUENCES You can bypass menu operation by transmitting escape codes to the master port of the Switch You can partially define these escape codes through the setup menus 4 1 3 LEAD CONTROL This option allows any of the four ports to access the master port by raising its Request to Send RTS or Data Terminal Ready DTR control lead This is an alternative to menu selection described in Section 4 1 1 4 1 4 MANUAL CONTROL You can select ports locally via a front panel pushbutton on the Switch 4 2 Menu Control You can
10. a la pared o al techo s lo como sea recomendado por el fabricante Servicio El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo el ctrico m s all a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operaci n Todo otro servicio deber ser referido a personal de servicio calificado El aparato el ctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posici n no interfiera su uso La colocaci n del aparato el ctrico sobre una cama sof alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilaci n no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilaci n El equipo el ctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores registros de calor estufas u otros aparatos incluyendo amplificadores que producen calor El aparato el ctrico deber ser connectado a una fuente de poder s lo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operaci n o como se indique en el aparato NOM STATEMENT 12 Precauci n debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarizaci n del equipo no sea eliminada 13 Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos poniendo particular atenci n a los contactos y recept culos donde salen del aparato 14 El equipo el ctrico debe ser limpiado nicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante 15 En caso de existir una antena
11. ame of the port Enter ESC PASSWORD ESC to return to menu REMOTE MANAGEMENT SWITCH At this point the master port is connected through to the port selected The Remote Management Switch is passive to the messages sent between the master port and the port selected To terminate the session with the current port and bring back the menu enter the escape character plus the security code and another escape character for example lt Esc gt TEST lt Esc gt 4 2 2 POWER CONTROL This selection allows control of the outlets in the Remote Management Switch 1 Eng Outlet 1 2 Eng Outlet 2 3 Den Outlet 3 4 Eng Outlet 4 Select relay to toggle P Pulse relay X Exit Enter gt Figure 4 3 Controlling outlets Again you can name each relay Eng Energized or ON and Den De energized or OFF display the current status of the relay To toggle the relay simply enter the relay number followed by Enter The outlet can also be cycled pulsed by entering P plus the number for example P1 to cycle relay number 1 The length of time the outlet pulses is preset through the programming menu While the relay is cycling a cycling message will be displayed as shown in Figure 4 4 1 Den Outlet 1 gt cycling 2 Eng Outlet 2 3 Den Outlet 3 4 Eng Outlet 4 Select relay to toggle P Pulse relay X Exit Enter gt Figure 4 4 Cycling CHAPTER 4 Operation 4 2 3 PROGRAMMING Device labels
12. externa deber ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia 16 El cable de corriente deber ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo 17 Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilaci n 18 Servicio por personal calificado deber ser provisto cuando A El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido da ado u B Objectos han ca do o l quido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato o C El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia o D El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempe o o E El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido da ada REMOTE MANAGEMENT SWITCH TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners CONTENTS Contents Chapter Page 1 SP CITCATIONS nti isdeh diode ia ant 6 Dy IMtrodUCIOA A A GAGE Ae A bed Sear da Se ean NS Ose Lh 7 2 1 Port Selector 4 esssseseesessessesesese 7 2 2 Power Controller died aline ie non 7 Dy Installation 8 3 1 Master and Switched Ports 8 32 RIS DTR Selec rss bd beer dh doh neds aia sada Bae Eee 10 3 3 Internal Modem Option SW556A SW556AE 11 E OP TAUON ii e ae mu eee ut eee al
13. ional and set via the Programming menu 4 4 Lead Control of Ports The Remote Management Switch can automatically select ports via control leads You must set up this feature before using the Switch Any port can access the master by raising the RTS or DTR lead jumper selectable provided no other port is already connected by Menu Manual or Code Control If another port is connected the request is placed in queue The queue is first in first out Once a port has been connected via lead control it remains connected until the control lead has gone low If a port has been manually selected and another port requests access the manually selected port remains active until it is deselected via Menu Code or Manual Control CHAPTER 4 Operation 4 5 Manual Control of Ports You can control the Switch manually via the pushbutton switch on the front panel Each time you press the button the port will cycle to the next port To return the Switch to automatic operation press the pushbutton switch for over two seconds All port LEDs will turn off The Timeout feature if enabled continues to operate when manual control is established To override this feature select Timeout 0 from the Programming menu When manual control is selected lead control is locked out Escape codes will override the manual selection only in terminal mode
14. nnector supported leads Pin Designation Transmit Data Receive Data Request to Send Clear to Send Data Set Ready Signal Ground Data Carrier Detect 20 Data Terminal Ready ANDO FW PD Typed Mew Figure 3 1 System diagram CHAPTER 3 Installation The four switched ports A through D are wired DCE output data on pin 3 RD The master port is wired as DTE To directly connect a terminal device to the master port you need a null modem cable see Figure 3 2 Null Cornec ion to Terminal Control leads required vary from device to device Consult your device s operations manual for details on your specific needs Figure 3 2 Nullmodem connection REMOTE MANAGEMENT SWITCH 3 2 RTS DTR Selection WARNING To avoid electrical shock you MUST remove power to the Remote Management Switch BEFORE opening the top cover Jumpers JP1 through JP4 let you select RTS default or DTR as the control lead used for lead control To access these jumpers disconnect the power source and remove the top cover of the Remote Management Switch The jumpers are located behind the B and D port connectors see Figure 3 3 Por A GB C D Seed Port Status Figure 3 3 Location of components CHAPTER 3 Installation 3 3 Internal Modem Option SW556A SW556AE An internal modem is included in two models of the Remote Management Switch Part number SW556A features a 33 6 kbps modem while part number SW556AE incorporates
15. ts 12 4 1 Four Modes of Operation 12 4 1 1 Menu Selection 12 4 1 2 Escape Code Sequences 12 4 1 8 Lead Control 528 ss ga aed aia aust re 12 4 1 4 Manual Control mira a eA Oe 12 42 Menu Control Vecina de diet a anne hoses AR E 12 4 21 PortSelecti i s 55e A E O E 13 4 2 2 Power Control ss4uessusseusseseesssesseessuenses 14 42 35 ProsramMinp ss ses Pee ed sn he dos Walaa ohh eed eee 15 4 3 Escape Code Control 17 4 4 Lead Control of Ports 18 4 5 Manual Control of Ports 19 REMOTE MANAGEMENT SWITCH 1 Specifications Speed 300 bps to 115 2 kbps Character Format 8 data bits no parity and 1 stop bit or 7 data bits even or odd parity and 1 stop bit Interface RS 232 asynchronous Connectors 4 DB25 subminiature female for ports A through D 1 DB25 subminiature male for master port pins supported 1 8 20 Power SW555A SW556A Input 120 VAC 60 Hz via a standard NEMA 5 15 plug on a 6 ft 1 8 m 14 3 line cord Outlets Standard NEMA 5 15 receptacle Current maximums 15 amps per receptacle 15 amps combined total of all receptacles SW555AE SW556AE 230 VAC 50 Hz Size 1 75 H x 19 W x 6 25 D 4 5 x 48 3 x 15 9 cm Weight 5 lb 2 3 kg CHAPTER 2 Introduction
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