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WTI Part No. 13027
Rev. B
CMS-16
Console Management Switch
User's Guide
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Warnings and Cautions: 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
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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. 2. 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 un
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■ 4.1.2. DC Powered Units ❍ 4.2. Configure Option Switches ■ 4.2.1. Default Baud Rate (Sw1, Sw2, Sw3) ■ 4.2.2. Default Handshake (Sw4, Sw5) ■ 4.2.3. Default Response Message Format (Sw6) ■ 4.2.4. Default Command Echo (Sw7) ❍ 4.3. Initialize Unit to Default Settings ❍ 4.4. Connecting Devices to the CMS ❍ 4.5. Application Example ● 5. Configuration ❍ 5.1. Access to the CMS Command Mode ❍ 5.2. System SetUp Ports ❍ 5.3. Password Functions ■ 5.3.1
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■ 7.1.1.2. Disconnecting Ports ■ 7.1.2. Defining Hunt Groups ❍ 7.2. Passive Mode ❍ 7.3. Buffer Mode ■ 7.3.1. Reading Data from Buffer Mode Ports ■ 7.3.2. Port Buffers ❍ 7.4. Modem Mode ● 8. Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters ❍ 8.1. Sending Parameters to a File ❍ 8.2. Restoring Saved Parameters ● 9. Upgrading CMS Firmware ● 10. Command Reference Guide ❍ 10.1. Command Conventions ❍ 10.2. Command Response ❍ 10.3. Command Summary
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● 5.4. IP Security Menu ● 5.5. The Copy Port Parameters Menu ● 6.1. The Port Status Screen (Supervisor Mode, Defaults Shown) ● 6.2. The Port Diagnostics Screen (Defaults Shown) ● 6.3. The Network Status Screen ● 6.4. The Port Parameters Screen (RS232 Port Shown) ● A.1. RS232 Port Interface 1. Introduction The CMS-16 Console Port Management Switch provides secure, in-band and/or out-of-band access to RS232 console ports and maintenance ports on UNIX servers, routers
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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. Typographic Conventions Throughout this User's Guide, typefaces and characters are used to
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button, wait for the Port LEDs to flash, and then release the SET button. Note: ● During initialization, all port LEDs will flash ON three times. ● During initialization, all command-selected parameters will be cleared, and the CMS will revert to the default parameters specified by the Option Switches. 4. RDY: (Ready) Flashes to indicate unit is operational. 5. NET: Lights when a Network Connection is present. 6. ACTIVITY LEDs: Light to indicate data activity at the corresponding port.
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● 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. ● Ports 1 and 2 can either be connected to a PC or modem. Connection to a modem allows control by a remote PC. 5. 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. 3. Get
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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. 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 consult your local power company. 3.3. System SetU
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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 Command Mode. . 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>" prompt should appear. c. (Opti
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/T Reset Network Interface +-----------------------+ /D, /E, /I, /T Commands: Add /Y to bypass "Sure (Y/N)?" Figure 3.1: The Supervisor Level Help Screen 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. PORT STATUS: Version 1.02, Site ID: (undefined) PORT | NAME | PASSWORD | STATUS | MODE | BUFFER C
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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 1 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
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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 consult 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
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when communicating with the CMS. This will ensure access to command functions, even if the unit is initialized to default parameters. Note: ● If the Option Switch configuration is changed, new parameters will not take effect until the unit is initialized as described in Section 4.3. ● 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. ● When the CMS
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Up Down XON/XOFF Down Up Both Up Up 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 Down Verbose (E
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4.4. Connecting Devices to the CMS 1. Access the Command Mode. 2. Determine which port will be used for connection to the new device (e.g. Port 3). 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. . If the 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 clea
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Figure 4.2: CMS Application Example (Not to Scale) 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
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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. ● Ports 5, 7, and 9 (User Ports): The Port Password "COLOCATION1" 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, Users 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)
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b. Modem Access: To access the command mode via modem, proceed as follows: i. Dial the number for the external modem connected to the CMS. ii. 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]. The "CMS>" prompt will appear. c. Network Access: In order to access the CMS command mode via network, the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Address
