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FEBRUARY 2001 SW555A SW555AE SW556A SW556AE Remote Management Switch 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
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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, wh
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REMOTE MANAGEMENT SWITCH NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. 3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas. 4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas. 5.
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NOM STATEMENT 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización 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 atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato. 14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante. 15. En caso de existir, una antena ext
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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. 4
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CONTENTS Contents Chapter Page 1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2.1 Port Selector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2.2 Power Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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; Curr
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CHAPTER 2: Introduction 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. MANUAL 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 swit
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REMOTE MANAGEMENT SWITCH 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 connector supported leads. Pin Designation 2 Transmit Data 3 Receive Data 4 Request to Send 5 Clear to Send 6 Data Set Ready 7 Signal Ground 8 Data Carrier Detect 20 Data Terminal Ready Remot
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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). Control leads required vary from device to device. Consult your device’s operations manual for details on your specific needs. Figure 3-2. Null-modem connection. 9
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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). Figure 3-3. Location of components. 10
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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 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 Figure 3-4.
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REMOTE MANAGEMENT SWITCH 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 proced
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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 > Enter the default security code (the default code is “TEST,” all caps, case-sensitive). Three incorrect attempts to ent
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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: TEST). 4.2.2 POWER CONTROL This selection allows control of the outlets in the Remote Management Switch. 1) Eng Outlet
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CHAPTER 4: Operation 4.2.3 PROGRAMMING 1) Device labels 2) Password 3) Baud: 19200 4) Parity/Data: N,8 5) Lead: N 6) Resp: Y 7) Mode: Modem 8) Cycle time: 5 9) Time out: 0 X) Exit Enter >1 Figure 4-5. Programming menu. 1) Device Labels. This lets you change the screen labels for the ports and power- control outlets. A) PORT A B) PORT B C) PORT C D) PORT D 1) Outlet 1 2) Outlet 2 3) Outlet 3 4) Outlet 4 X) Exit Enter > Figure 4-6. Device labels. Enter the label you want to change. The current lab
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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 > TEST ENTER NEW PASSWORD > TEST RE-ENTER NEW PASSWORD > TEST P
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CHAPTER 4: Operation • 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
