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JANUARY 2002
SWI081A
SWI081AE
SWI082
Dual-Port Network Power Switch
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FCC AND IC RFI STATEMENTS AND CE NOTICE 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 B of
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DUAL-PORT NETWORK POWER 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 seguida
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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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DUAL-PORT NETWORK POWER SWITCH TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL ® AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. ® Crosstalk is a registered trademark of Digital Communications Associates, Inc. ® ProComm is a registered trademark of DATASTORM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.™ ® UNIX is a registered trademark of UNIX System Laboratories, Inc. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners. 4
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS WARNING There are no serviceable parts inside the Dual-Port Network Power Switch! Do NOT attempt to repair or service this device yourself. YOU MIGHT BE SHOCKED! Internal components must be serviced by authorized personnel only. 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 this unit only to a properly measured sup
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DUAL-PORT NETWORK POWER SWITCH CAUTION Disconnect the power to the Switch and contact qualified service personnel if: 1) The power cord becomes frayed or damaged. 2) Liquid has been spilled into the device or if the device has been exposed to rain or water. 6
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CONTENTS Contents Chapter Page 1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2.1 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2.2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2
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DUAL-PORT NETWORK POWER SWITCH Contents (continued) Chapter Page 5.7 Manual Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 5.8 Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 6. Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 6.1 Sending Parameters to a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 6.2 Restoring Saved Param
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CHAPTER 1: Specifications 1. Specifications Coding: Serial ASCII, 8 bits, No parity Speed: 2400 bps, 9600 bps, 19.2 kbps, 38.4 kbps Indicators: (7) LEDs: ON, RDY, RXD, DCD, NET, Outlet ON 1, Outlet ON 2 Connectors: (1) DB9 male modem; (1) DB9 male RS-232 console; (1) RJ-45 female 10BASE-T Ethernet; (2) NEMA 5-15 AC power outlets; (1) IEC-320 inlet (line cord supplied) Operating Temperature: 32 to 113°F (0 to 45°C) Relative Humidity: 10 to 90% noncondensing Power: SWI081A: 105 to 120 VAC, 60 Hz,
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DUAL-PORT NETWORK POWER SWITCH 2. Introduction 2.1 Description Network equipment sometimes locks up, requiring a service call just to flip the power switch to perform a simple reboot. The Dual-Port Network Power Switch gives network administrators the ability to perform this function from anywhere on the LAN/WAN, or if the network is down, to simply dial-in from a modem for out- of-band power control. 2.2 Features • Intelligent power control: The Dual-Port Network Power Switch can communicate ov
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CHAPTER 2: Introduction 2.3 Front Panel As shown in Figure 2-1, the Dual-Port Network Power Switch front panel includes a series of LED indicators. Descriptions of the LEDs are listed below. 12 3 4 5 6 Figure 2-1. Front panel. 1. ON: Lights when AC power is applied to the Dual-Port Network Power Switch. 2. RDY: Flashes when the Dual-Port Network Power Switch is ready to receive commands. 3. RXD: Lights when the Dual-Port Network Power Switch receives commands. 4. DCD: Lights when the modem port
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DUAL-PORT NETWORK POWER SWITCH 2.4 Back Panel 12 3 4 56 7 8 9 Figure 2-2. Back panel. 1. Power inlet: Supplies power for the Dual-Port Network Power Switch’s command functions and the two switched plugs. 2. Circuit breaker: SWI081A: 115 VAC, 15 amps or SWI081AE: 230 VAC, 10 amps. 3. Master power switch: This switch must be in the on position in order for the Dual-Port Network Power Switch to function. This switch is not used to set the on/off status of the switched outlets. 4. Network port and
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CHAPTER 3: Installation 3. Installation 3.1 Option Switches The option switches select default settings for the baud rate, command echo, boot delay, and disconnect timeout. Default settings selected via the option switches will be used when the unit is reset to default parameters as described in Section 3.7. NOTE Although the option switches select default settings for these features, the Dual-Port Network Power Switch’s configuration menus can also be used to select operating parameters as des
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DUAL-PORT NETWORK POWER SWITCH Table 3-1. Option switch settings. Switch Function Up Down 1 Default baud rate 38.4 kbps 9600 bps* 2 Default boot delay 10 seconds 5 seconds* 3 Default command echo Enable Disable* 4 Default disconnect timeout 30 minutes 2 minutes* *Default setting. 3.2 Console Port Connection The console port is a male DB9 connector wired in a DTE configuration (similar to an AT computer). It’s used for connection to a local PC or control device. Section A.1 describes the console
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CHAPTER 3: Installation 3.5 Power Supply Connection Connect the Dual-Port Network Power Switch to an appropriate power supply. 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 service available, please contact your local power company. Reliable earthing (grounding) of this unit must be maintained. Give particular attention to supply connections when connecting to power strips, rather than
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DUAL-PORT NETWORK POWER SWITCH 3.7.1 DEFAULT PARAMETERS OPTION This method allows default parameters to be set without affecting the on/off status of the Dual-Port Network Power Switch’s two switched plugs. To reset the unit to default parameters, proceed as follows: 1. Access the Dual-Port Network Power Switch’s command mode (see Section 5.1). 2. At the TPS> command prompt, type /G and press [Enter]. The General Parameters menu will appear. 3. From the General Parameters menu, type A and pres
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CHAPTER 4: Startup/Configuration 4. Startup/Configuration 4.1 System Mode and User Mode To restrict access to sensitive command functions, the Dual-Port Network Power Switch features two separate operating modes: system mode and user mode. The system mode allows access to all configuration menus, command functions, and status screens. When the system mode is active, boot/on/off commands can be directed to either of the two switched outlets. The System Mode Status screen shows on/off conditions
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DUAL-PORT NETWORK POWER SWITCH 4.2 Communicating with the Dual-Port Network Power Switch To configure the unit or invoke command functions, you must first connect to the Dual-Port Network Power Switch and access the command mode. 1. The Dual-Port Network Power Switch is transparent to parity and will accept 7 or 8 bit characters, but will always answer back at 8 bits, no parity. Make ® certain your communication program (for example, ProComm or Hyperterminal) is set for the appropriate baud rat
