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Hewlett-Packard A5799A

Terminal Server Reference

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Table of Contents

PREFACE ....................................................................................VII

Overview...............................................................................................vii

In This Book ..........................................................................................ix

1. OVERVIEW OF FEATURES.....................................................1

What This Chapter Contains .................................................................1

Hardware Configuration ........................................................................2

Software Configuration – VER Command............................................2

Displaying Menus and Issuing Commands..........................................3

Editing Modes.........................................................................................6

Using the Editing Keys ..........................................................................8

Functionality Overview..........................................................................8

Security Management..........................................................................10

Network Capabilities............................................................................10

Alarm Management..............................................................................11

Data Buffering ......................................................................................13

2. THE USER DATABASE.......................................................... 15

What This Chapter Contains ...............................................................15

Overview...............................................................................................16

Displaying the User Maintenance Functions Menu ...........................17

Adding a User – AU Command............................................................19

Listing Users – LU Command .............................................................23

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Deleting a User Profile – XU Command..............................................25

Displaying a User Record – DU Command.........................................27

Changing User Information – CU Command......................................28

3. SYSTEM PARAMETERS........................................................33

What This Chapter Contains ...............................................................33

Systems Functions Menu....................................................................34

Set System Parameters – SSP Command..........................................35

Upgrading th e Software.......................................................................37

Specify Network Parameters...............................................................37

Setting Network Parameters – SNP Command..................................38

Network Initialization Parameters.......................................................40

Overview of SNMP Support by Terminal Servers..............................42

Delivering SNMP Traps........................................................................45

SNMP Manager Parameters.................................................................46

Setting FTP Parameters.......................................................................48

4. FILE BUFFERING...................................................................57

What This Chapter Contains ...............................................................57

File Management Menu........................................................................58

RAMdisk Organization.........................................................................61

Setting the RAMdisk Protection Parameters......................................63

RAMdisk Events...................................................................................65

Buffering Data Received by a Host Port.............................................66

Using FTP to Send Files to an FTP Server .........................................69

Using FTP to Receive Files from Another Device..............................72

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5. MODEM PORT SETUP...........................................................75

What This Chapter Contains ...............................................................75

Modem Port Parameters......................................................................76

Verifying the Settings..........................................................................82

6. TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................83

What this Chapter Contains ................................................................83

Checking the Status of the LEDs........................................................84

Determining Network Status ...............................................................86

Querying Remote Nodes .....................................................................87

Rebooting the Terminal Serv er...........................................................87

Reinitializing the Terminal Server.......................................................88

Working with Configuration Files.......................................................88

CONFIG Command Instructions.......................................................... 89

DUMPF Command Instructions...........................................................92

Default Port Parameters ......................................................................93

7. ACTION AND EVENT TABLES...........................................95

What this Chapter Contains ................................................................95

Working with Ac tion Ta bles................................................................96

Structure of an Action Table ...............................................................96

Planning the Action Table.................................................................100

Action Table Commands...................................................................105

Internal Alarms and Events...............................................................115

Action Routines..................................................................................119

8. ACTION AND EVENT ROUTINES.....................................121

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What This Chapter Contains .............................................................121

Internal Events ...................................................................................122

Action Routines..................................................................................135

GLOSSARY OF COMMAND REFERENCES.............................149

INDEX..........................................................................................153

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PREFACE

Overview

The Hewlett-Packard Terminal Server is a muliplexer device that enables console access to multiple datacenter servers through a single web browser interface. It is one of the components of the Central Web Console (CWC) Kit. The Central Web Console is a systems management tool for the HP 9000 family of Enterprise Servers. The Terminal server allows Telnet communication to 28-host console ports through RS-232 connections. The Terminal server connects to a Windows NT Server through an Ethernet link.

The

Hewlett-Packard Terminal Server Reference

of the and provides a reference of user commands for system administrators. The terminal server is pre-configured for use with the Central Web Console. This manual introduces many of its features and functions; use of this component beyond the scope of this manual and the

HP Central Web Console Administrator’s Guide

recommended

describes the features

is not

This manual should be used in conjunction with the

Console Administrator Guide Installation Gu ide

A glossary of common terms can be found in the

Console Administrator’s Guide

and the

HP Central Web Console

HP Central Web

Audience

The HP Terminal Server Reference is designed as an aid during setup, troubleshooting, and terminal server maintenance for site system

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administrators.

Conventions

You will find the following terms and notation used throughout this manual.

Terms

Authentication method

– A security function that verifies the user, attempting to access the terminal server, is authorized. The terminal server uses a Password/Callback authentication method. An internal database stores information about each authorized user. See Chapter 2 for further information about adding, deleting, or modifying user information.

Master user

– Identifies a user with highest level of privileges. A master user may add and delete other users, including other users with master level privileges.

System prompt

– The system prompt includes the site name followed by the “greater than” symbol ( > ). Terminal server commands are typed at this p rompt.

SYSOP session

– Identifies a communication session between a terminal server and the CWC server through either a Telnet, dial-up, or an AUX port connection.

Direct connection

– Identifies a communication session between a terminal server and a Telnet capable device, a dial-up connection, or an AUX port connection.

Notation Used in this Manual

Prompts appearing on the screen are typed in prompts are typed in

bold

italics.

Data entered at

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In This Book

This book consists of the following chapters:

Introduction

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Chapter 1,

Overvi ew of Fe atures -

An overview of the terminal server

features and operation. Chapter 2,

The User Database -

Explains how to add, delete and

change information in the user database. Chapter 3.

System Parameters -

Includes instructions on how to set up

the network parameters, such as the IP and Ethernet addresses. Chapter 4,

File Buffering -

Describes how the terminal server stores data from host ports and how to manage and retrieve data buffers and files.

Chapter 5,

Modem Port Setup -

Explains how to configure a terminal server modem port. All parameters to set up modem ports are described.

Chapter 6,

Troubleshooting -

Explains how to reset all unit parameters to factory defaults and manually configure the system using a saved configuration file.

Chapter 7,

Action and Event Tables -

Explains how the terminal server manages alarms. This chapter also explains how to create, modify, and test Action Tables.

Chapter 8,

Action and Event Routines -

Describes each internal event

and standard action routine. Examples are also included.

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1. OVERVIEW OF FEATURES

What This Chapter Contains

This chapter provides an overview of the features and functions of the terminal server.

Hardware Configuration

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Sof t ware Configuration

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How to Display Menus and Issue Commands

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Editing Modes

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Functionality Overview

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Hardware Configuration

The terminal server is pre-configured for use with the Central Web Console. Many of the features and functions included with the terminal server are not supported for use with this environment. Use of the terminal server beyond the scope of this manual and the

Web Console Administrator Guide

is not recommended.

The hardware configuration consists of the following:

Two expansion boards providing 28 host-console ports.

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Two Auxiliary (AUX) ports for initialization and direct communication

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with the terminal server.

O ne PCMCIA modem.

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48V- bat tery sensor (not used in this environment).

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50-pin connector r eserved for future use.

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HP Central

Software Configuration – VER Command

The VER command can be issued to display configuration information. Issue the VER command at the system prompt. An example of the type of information displayed by the VER command is shown below.

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Displaying Menus and Issuing Commands

Commands are organized into command group menus. Each menu lists the commands and the corresponding command mnemonics. If you already know the command you wish to use, you may enter the command mnemonic at the system prompt. If you are uncertain of the command, you may display the menu by entering the letter assigned to that menu. If only [Enter] is pressed, the current menu is re-displayed.

To go from one menu to another, enter the command letter assigned to that group at the system prompt. The menu mnemonics, names, and descriptions are listed below:

Command Menu Description

U User Maintenance

Functions

S System Functions

Displays list of commands to modify the user database.

Displays list of commands to specify site and scheduling

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Command Menu Description

information.

A Action and Alarm

Functions

Displays list of commands to view and modify the Action Table.

L Log Functi ons Displays list of commands to

view and modify logs.

F Fi l e Maintenance Displays list of commands to

configure file buffering and management.

P Port and Session

Control Functions

Displays list of commands to view port status, port signals, host sessions, and to display and modify network parameters.

X User Commands Displays list of custom

commands added as part of the device configuration. If X returns one of the menus listed above, the terminal server does not contain custom commands.

NOTE: All commands may be entered at the system prompt. The menu does not have to be displayed first. The access class of each user determines the commands displayed.

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Entering/Selecting Parameters

Parameters are entered or changed by either typing them in or by selecting them from a list of options. The method depends on the command.

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For example, at the system prompt type

DH (D

isplay Host) and press ENTER. The unit will respond with a message of ‘--- Display Host Port Params ---‘ and then a list of host ports to select. Type in the number of the Host port whose parameters you wish to view, press ENTER. The user may view these parameters in one step by typing

DH x

(where x is the Host Port number) and pressing return. The parameters for the selected Host Port will be displayed.

In some cases, the terminal server system provides you with several options. If the option displayed is not appropriate, scroll through the list by pressing the space bar. When the selection you want appears in the field, press the Enter key to select that item.

In the Set Date and Time ( codes available. Type

SDT

) command, there are 10 different date

SDT

at the system prompt and the current date format will be displayed. Press the space bar and another format will be displayed, there are ten date format options. Once the desired format is displayed, press ENTER to accept the format. The display is now today’s date shown in the format just entered. Press the ENTER again to display the current time. Pressing ENTER again returns the system prompt (>).

Some commands require that certain parameters be specified. For example, when you type

the Set System Parameters screen is

SSP

displayed. The example below shows the parameters for Site Information (Option 1).

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Some commands allow you to include additional modifiers that make the command specific. For example, to list only action items beginning with the character .H, type:

LA .H (or la .h)

and press the Enter key. The List Action Items screen will be displayed, but only the action items starting with .H are included.

Editing Modes

The terminal server supports editing in TTY and VT-100 modes. VT-100 mode displays all required information and then allows you to move up, down and across the screen to edit lines. In TTY mode, the lines are displayed one line at a time and must be edited left to right. TTY mode is the default mode for all access ports on the terminal server.

Use the SYSOP command

VT ON

mode during the current SYSOP sessions, regardless of the connection (AUX, Telnet or Modem). Typing turn the session back to TTY.

to select VT-100 as the terminal

VT OFF

during the current SYSOP will

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The user may change the default port editing setting (TTY) for access ports on the terminal server. To change the parameters for the AUX port, Telnet port(s), or Modem port(s), issue the

SA, ST, or SM

commands for each port respectively, and change the “Terminal Emulation” parameter by toggling from TTY to VT-100.

NOTE: Your terminal must support VT-100 mode. If you issue the VT ON command, and your terminal does not support this mode, unpredictable results, such as the appearance of extraneous characters, may occur. If you have a VT-100 terminal (or your computer is emulating a VT-100 terminal) but you have the parameter VT100 On/Off set to Off, TTY mode is used and the configuration screens are displayed one line at a time.

TTY Mode

Information is displayed one line at a time for editing. After the Enter key is pressed the next line is displayed for editing. In this mode it is impossible to return to "entered" lines to modify them.

VT-100 Mode

If you have a VT-100 terminal (or your computer is emulating a VT-100 terminal) you can execute SYSOP commands in VT-100 mode. In this mode all of the prompts will be displayed on the screen at once along with the data to be edited. The cursor will initially appear at the beginning of the first field.

At this point the arrow keys can be used to move from line to line performing edits in any order. Pressing the Enter key with the cursor on the last line of the display completes the function.

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Using the Editing Keys

Most SYSOP commands display a series of prompts to allow entry of parameters specific to that command. Default or previously entered information is displayed and can be edited using the techniques described here.

If your terminal emulation program has an option to set Destructive Backspace or Non-Destructive Backspace, choose the latter.

The following editing keys can be used whenever a field is presented for modification.

Editing Function Keys

Move cursor to the right [CTRL] R Move Cursor to the Left [CTRL] L Delete the character at the cursor [CTRL] D Toggle overstrike on or off (default is off) [CTRL] O Delete text to the End of Line (EOL) [CTRL] X Move the cursor to the beginning of the line [CTRL] B Move the cursor to the end of the line [CTRL] E Backspace and delete Restart field (clears all new data and returns previous data) [CTRL] Z Abort (ends edit and does not change any pre-existing data) [CTRL] A Complete a line and go to next line Toggle choices (an example of a toggle choice is Yes or No) Space bar

[← ] (Backspace key)

[↵ ] (Enter key)

Functionality Overview

The terminal server provides several basic functions: security, site connectivity, alarm processing, and data buffering.

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Function Description Security The terminal server, as a front end, provides

secured access to host devices. , All users connecting to the terminal server through the network, modem, or the AUX Port need to authenticate before being passed through to a host device or permitted to administer the terminal server. The terminal server also provides a logical switching function that allows an authorized user to connect to any host device listed in the user’s profile.

Site Connectivity The terminal server acts as a central point for

connection to all hosts and other serial devices at a site. It enables connections through a local terminal, dial-up modem, and Ethernet. A dial-up modem also provides a PPP connection, allowing remote access to networked devices.

Alarm Processing When attached to a maintenance port, the

terminal server can process alarm messages and other ASCII based data streams. Alarm messages can be delivered via a modem or network connection. Using either PPP or network connectivity, the terminal server can deliver SNMP traps to network managers. The terminal server can convert ASCII-based alarms received on its host ports to standard SNMP traps. Acting as a SNMP trap proxy agent, the terminal server allows legacy equipment to be managed and provides alarm-reporting functions.

Data Buffering The terminal server can buffer all data

transmitted to a host port by the attached

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Function Description

device. Data is collected on a RAMdisk as either buffered data or files. Error messages, buffered console output, traffic data and other information can be subsequently delivered to a central location through a dial-up or network connection.

Security Management

The terminal server maintains a database of authorized users. Only users listed in the database who successfully authenticate are allowed access. Supported authentication methods include the following password-oriented methods: Password, Callback and Variable Callback. The terminal server is configured for use with the following token methods, but the current version of the Central Web Console does not support their use: PassKey, and Pager.

The terminal server supports five access classes. Only a system administrator, logged into a SYSOP session as Master, can modify user profiles or the user database. The access class determines which ports can be addressed and what information can be viewed or modified within the terminal server.

Network Capabilities

The terminal server has both an Ethernet and a PPP TCP/IP network connection. Network connections support Telnet—to the terminal server and to attached hosts, FTP—for buffer and file delivery, and SNMP—for TRAP delivery to network management stations. In addition, the terminal server routes traffic between its network interfaces, allowing it to act as a secure, remote-access server for maintenance applications.

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Alarm Management

Alarms and events originate from a number of sources: data received on a serial port, Timer events, as well as other activities internal to the terminal server.

When the terminal server processes an alarm or event, it checks the Action Table to determine if it is listed. If the alarm matches one listed in the Action Table, the event is placed in the Event Table for processing and listed in the System Log for reference. To process the event, the terminal server performs the associated Action Routine, which performs a task associated with the alarm.

Usually the event is processed right away, and the appropriate action is taken (for example, delivering the alarm through a dial-up connection). If the event can not be acted upon immediately, it remains in the Event Table until the required time has elapsed, or the necessary resources become available (for example, the modem becomes free).

Action Routines are scripted functions that can perform a wide range of tasks associated with particular or general alarms. Certain Action Routines are included with the system, while others can be created and loaded into the terminal server in order to customize the alarm processing mechanisms and interface. Action Routines can be used to deliver alarms, take action on a host port, provide additional alarm filtering, or collect information on which subsequent alarms will be based. Action Routines can also create new alarms (called Pseudo Alarms) which allow the process to feed back on it.

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Ev ent G en erators

Pseudo Event

Intern a l E v e nt

Host Port

Environmental

Mana

System Log

03/01/1994 12:00:10 DO L IST: 03/01/1994 02:10:33 Call 03/01/1994 06:22:21 Event: . . . . . .

Logs

The terminal server maintains logs containing details of alarms, accesses, host port activity, and system information. These logs are useful for site management, security management, and troubleshooting. The terminal server maintains all logs even without system power. A description of each log type follows:

"LH " to view

Action Table "LA" to view

ERR000 ERR0 01 P AG E 555-121 2 .D AILY D OLIST .MID NITE .MIDNITE PHS YSOP .MIDNITE.1 SCHEDULE AM PHONHOME . . . . . .

Event Table

ERR 001 000 111 222 333 System PHONHOME (ASAP)

.DAILY PHONHOME

. . .

"LE" to view

Access History

- The terminal server records each successful access. The time, date, user ID, duration of session and type of session are included in each record.

Failure History

- The Failure History Log records failed access attempts. The log includes the date, time, user ID, the port accessed and the reason for failure.

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Log History

- This log records the activity of the terminal server and the devices to which it is connected. Activities include modem connections, received calls, SYSOP sessions, and detected alarms and events.

Error Log

- The Error Log contains information regarding errors in

System or User written routines.

Data Buffering

Each host port of the terminal server receives data from the resource to which it is connected. This data may be

buffered

which is temporarily stored on the terminal server RAMdisk. The RAMdisk reserves up to 1MB per port. The file may be sent to the administration PC for later review or importation into another software package.

The terminal server offers the option of automatic or manual data buffering from a host port. If automatic buffering is enabled, the system will switch buffer files according to preset parameters. If automatic buffering is not enabled, the administrator must open and switch buffer files manually. Buffer files are stored on the RAMdisk in the subdirectory of the particular host port. The buffer files can be managed using commands that are similar to DOS commands. These commands are listed in the File Management Menu.

, or collected in a file,

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2. THE USER DATABASE

What This Chapter Contains

The system administrator must create the user database once the terminal server is installed and all required ports initialized. The Central Web Console application requires a minimum of three user-access records: a Master user, a buffer manager, and a joint session manager. This chapter explains how to create and manage the user database.

The terminal server maintains a database of authorized users . Each user who accesses the terminal server or a host(s) through a secured web connection, a dial-up port or network connection must have a user record in the database. By limiting access through each of the ports, the terminal server provides access security to both the terminal server and protected host devices.

The user database resides on the RAMdisk and contains detailed information about each user: such as user name, access class, and authentication method. The user database can hold information for 90plus users.

User Maintenance Functions Menu

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How to Add, Delete and Change Inform ation in the User

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Database

Description of Access Level and Authentication Methods

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Overview

This chapter covers functions related to adding, modifying and deleting users from the database.

The database will be destroyed if the terminal server encounters a failure. Save the latest version of the database to an FTP directory; this helps you recreate a current database in the case of a failure.

Each record in the database contains the following information about the user:

User Name (ID) Access Class Whether user access is blocked User Access Expiration Date Number of sessions allowed Primary and Secondary Authentication Methods Auto Execute Command Comments

Access Classes

Each user is assigned an access class that determines his/her access and administrative privileges. Users assigned the access class “Host” can only access host ports and have no administrative privileges on the terminal server. Sysop and Master users can administer the terminal server in addition to accessing the host ports.

NOTE: Only a user with Master access privileges can add, delete or modify user profiles in the database.

Master

– Master access permits the user to change all information in the terminal server. The Master user controls when and how alarms are reported, add and delete users from the user database, change user

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profiles, modify Action and Event tables, manage data buffering and access all hosts. The Master class is the highest level of access.

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Sysop 3

– A Sysop 3 user can perform all functions listed above with the exception of modifying the user database. A Sysop 3 user can access all host ports and has access to the file commands used to manage data buffering, can make changes in how the terminal server responds to alarms, and change the port configuration of the unit.

Sysop 2

– A Sysop 2 user can view all alarm and event information, and manipulate pending alarms. The Sysop 2 user cannot change the way the terminal server responds to alarms. The Sysop 2 user can access all host ports.

Sysop 1

– A Sysop 1 user can view pending alarms, but cannot create or save changes. Data buffering commands are not available to the Sysop 1 user. The Sysop 1 user can access all host ports.

Host 1 to Host n

– The host user only has access to a single host device. The host user cannot access any of the terminal server functions.

Displaying the User Maintenance Functions Menu

The User Maintenance Functions Menu displays all commands associated with adding, deleting and changing information in the user database.

To display the User Maintenance Functions Menu, type U at the system prompt and press Enter. All commands associated with maintaining the user database are shown on this menu.

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Command Summary

This database contains the records for authorized users of the terminal server system.

The following table lists commands to administer the user database. The table includes a brief description of each command and lists the access level that a user must have to successfully issue the command.

Function Description Access Class

Required

AU – Add User Adds a user profile to the database. Master CU – Change User Changes the information associated with a

user who has already been entered into the system using the Add User command.

DU – Display User Record

LU – List Users Displays list of all users in the database. Sysop 2, Sysop

Displays entire record for the user selected. Sysop 2, Sysop

Master

3, Master

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XU – Delete User Deletes a user and removes all records

associated with that user from the terminal server database.

Master

Adding a User – AU Command

The AU command allows you to add a user to the terminal server system. To access the system, a password is required. The first user entered into the database should have an access level of master. A master level user can access all the features of the terminal server and can add and delete users from the user database.

To add a user, type AU at the system prompt and press Enter. The Add User information screen is displayed. You may also type the user name as part of the command.

For example:

AU Carol

then

Carol

at the User Name prompt

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Enter a user name. User names may be up to 15

User Name

alphanumeric characters in length, including spaces.

NOTE: The terminal server converts alphabetical characters to upper case.

Access Class

Block Access

Sessions Allowed

User Expiration Date

Primary Authentication Method

To select the Access Class, press the

space bar

until the desired choice is displayed.

NOTE:

The first user entered should be a

master level user. A master user should be maintained in all systems at all times

Initially No (the default) appears on the screen. Press the space bar to toggle to Yes. No enables access to the terminal server. Yes blocks access to the terminal server.

Press the Enter key to allow unlimited sessions. Enter a

number from 1 to 999 and press Enter to limit the number of successful sessions allowed for that user.

Enter the date in month/day/year to set the end of the user's access period. No date signifies the user has an unlimited access period.

Press the space bar until Password/Callback displayed.

NOTE: The Pager and PassKey options are not supported with this version of the Central Web Console.

Field Function

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Secondary Authentication Method

Auto Execute Command

(Optional) Select a second means of authentication for a user. Press the space bar until the desired choice is displayed.

(Optional) Enter a command that's executed automatically after user authentication.

For example, if you enter LH - the log history will be displayed in reverse order after the user authenticates. This option is available only to users who sign on as a Sysop 1 level or higher.

Comments

Enter up to 40 alphanumeric characters on the

Comments

line. After you have entered comments

in the Comments field, press Enter.

After pressing Enter, you will be prompted for more information about the authentication method that you selected.

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Password/Callback Authentication Method

If Password/Callback was selected as the primary authentication method, the terminal server will display the following information.

Field Function

Enter a passwor d

The password may be up to 15 alphanumeric characters. Asterisks appear on the screen as you type to prevent your password being displayed on the screen. Press Enter.

NOTE:Passwords are case sensitive.

Verify password

Retype the password exactly as you entered it the first time, and then press Enter.

Access Options

Press the space bar until the desired choice is displayed. Three options are available: Regular Callback, Passthru and Variable Callback. Each option is discussed in subsequent paragraphs.

Access Option:

Regular Callback

Regular Callback requires the user to have a specific phone number listed in the terminal server user database, in addition to the password. The user calls the terminal server and enters their user name and password. After receiving the information the terminal server terminates the call and dials the caller back using the number in its database for that user. The user is requested to re-enter their password. After the password is authenticated, the user is allowed access.

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If Regular Callback is selected, you are prompted to enter a phone number.

NOTE: Enter the phone number as the system needs to dial it. For example, if you have to dial 9 to get an outside line, or if the number is in a different area code and you need to dial a 1 first, enter those numbers as well. Dialing instructions common to all users (such as dialing 9 to get an outside line) should be changed in the modem dial string using the Set Modem (SM) command.

Access Option:

Passthru

Passthru only requires the user to enter a user name and the correct password.

Access Option:

Variable Callback

Variable Callback requires a user name and corresponding password. After dialing in to the terminal server and entering the correct user name and password, the user enters a phone number for the terminal server to call back. The terminal server disconnects and the user hangs up. The terminal server then calls the user back at the phone number provided.

When the access option you desire appears on the screen, press the Enter key to make your selection.

Listing Users – LU Command

Type LU at the system prompt, and press the Enter Key to display the list of users authorized to initiate a Sysop or Host session with the terminal server. The following information is displayed for each user:

User name Access class [Acc. Class] Whether user access is specifically blocked [Blk?]

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Expiration date [Exp. Date] Number of sessions allowed [# Ses. Exp? ] Primary authentication method [Auth. Mode(s)] Secondary authentication method [Auth. Mode(s)]

You cannot change information by using the LU command. To change information, use Change User command.

Field Function

User Name List of all users authorized to access the terminal

server, or other device connected to the terminal server.

Acc. Class The Access Class defined for that user. For a

description of the access classes, see "Adding a User."

Blk? This column shows whether a user’s access is

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blocked. “No” means that access is permitted. “Yes” means that access for that user is blocked.

Exp Date If a date appears in this field, the user will not be

allowed access to the terminal server after this date.

# Ses. Exp? If a number appears in this field, the user will not be

allowed access to the terminal server system after he or she has successfully accessed the system the number of times displayed.

This field is blank if the user’s expiration date or number of sessions allowed has not been exceeded. A Yes appears in this field if the expiration date has past or the number of successful sessions has been exceeded.

Auth. Mode(s)

The primary and secondary (if used) methods of authentication for the user are displayed in this column. Password/Callback is the only authentication method supported for this version of the Central Web Console

For a description of the authentication methods, see "Adding a User" at the beginning of this chapter.

Deleting a User Profile – XU Command

The Delete User command deletes all records associated with that user from the terminal server database. After a user profile has been deleted, the user cannot access the terminal server. To reinstate access privileges, a user profile must be added to the database, see "Adding a User."

Type Delete User information screen.

at the system prompt and press the Enter key to display the

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Type in the user name as it appears in the List User display and press the Enter key. You may also type the user name as part of the command.

For example:

>XU or >XU Carol

In either case the Delete User information screen will appear after you enter a user name and press the Enter key.

The prompt Delete Record? appears at the bottom of the screen requiring you to confirm that you want to delete that user. Initially No appears on the screen. To delete the user, toggle the field to Yes by pressing the space bar and then press the Enter key.

NOTE: To temporarily remove a user from the database, use the block access option in the user profiles. The user will not be allowed access, but all his/her access information will be maintained.

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Displaying a User Record – DU Command

The Display User Record command displays the entire record for the user selected. The Display User Record command accepts the user name as a parameter on the command line. If the command is entered without a user name, the system will prompt you to enter one.

Type DU at the system prompt and press the Enter key to display the Display User Record information screen.

Field Function

User Name

Enter the user name as it appears in the List User display, and then press the Enter key. You may also type the user name as part of the command.

For example:

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The User Record information screen for that user will be displayed.

The Acc: field displays the number of times the user has accessed the system. The Fail: field displays the number of failed access attempts. Dur: and Type: displays the length of time of the last session and the session type, respectively.

For a description of the fields in the Display User Record Screen, refer to "Adding a User".

Changing User Information – CU Command

The Change User command allows you to change the information of an authorized user in the user database.

Type the user name and press the Enter key to display the current information for that user, line-by-line. At each line, you may change the parameter. In some cases, options are displayed by using the space bar and then selected by pressing the Enter key. In other cases, you must enter an appropriate value. To advance to the next line without changing the parameter, press the Enter key.

Each time you change the primary or secondary authentication method, you will need to enter required information for the selected method. For complete information on each parameter, refer to "Adding a User."

NOTE: If you abort the Change User process, the user profile will be deleted.

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Field Function

User Name

Enter the user name as it appears in the List User display. You may also type the user name as part of the command.

For example:

CU TOM

Access Class

To change the Access Class, press the space bar until the desired choice is displayed.

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Field Function

When the appropriate selection is displayed, press the Enter key. If you do not wish to change this parameter, press the Enter key to move the cursor to the next field.

Block Access

Sessions Allowed

User Expiration Date

Primary Authentication Method

Initially No (the default) appears on the screen. Press the space bar to toggle to Yes. No enables access to the terminal server. Yes blocks access to the terminal server.

Press the Enter key to allow unlimited sessions. Enter a

number from 1 to 999 and press Enter to limit the number of successful sessions allowed for that user.

Enter the date in month/day/year to set the end of the user's access period. No date signifies the user has an unlimited access period.

Press the space bar until Password/Callback is displayed.

NOTE: The Pager and PassKey options are not

supported with this version of the Central Web Console.

Secondary Authentication Method

Auto Execute Command

(Optional) Select a second means of authentication for a user. Press the space bar until the desired choice is displayed.

(Optional) Enter a command that's executed automatically after user authentication.

Field Function

For example, if you enter LH - the log history will be displayed in reverse order after the user authenticates. This option is available only to users who sign on as a Sysop 1 level or higher.

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Comments

Enter up to 40 alphanumeric characters on the

Comments

line. After you have entered comments

in the Comments field, press Enter.

After pressing Enter, you will be prompted for more information about the authentication method that you selected. For complete information on each of the authentication methods, refer to "Adding a User."

NOTE: If you do not wish to change this parameter, press the Enter key to move the cursor to the next field.

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3. SYSTEM PARAMETERS

What This Chapter Contains

The terminal server menus provide commands for setting and displaying system parameters. The System Parameters are used primarily for information purposes. For example, the site name, IP address, and the phone number of the unit are specified by these parameters. The FTP and network parameters must also be set before the Central Web Console can communicate with all system components.

Overview

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Site Information Parameters

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Sof t ware Upgr ade Infor mat ion

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Network Parameters

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FTP Parameters

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Type S at the system prompt and press the Enter key to display the System Functions Menu.

The System Parameters Functions menu has three functional groups: System Parameters Functions, Environmental Control Functions and Upgrade Central Web Console software.

System Parameters Functions

The commands in this functional group enable you to set and display system parameters including the host processing flag and the date and time of the terminal server.

Environmental Control Functions

These functions are not supported in this version of the Central Web Console.

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Upgrade Terminal Server Software

The terminal server software, CCL interpreter and the flash memory of the terminal server may be upgraded.

Set System Parameters – SSP Command

The Set System Parameters command enables you to set site information, scheduling parameters and default telephone numbers.

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Type

to select which parameter group you want to be displayed.

SSP

The following screen appears. This chapter only covers the Site Information parameters.

Site information

Type 1 to set Site Information. Site information includes site name, terminal server phone number and the host password. The system prompt displays the site name.

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When the terminal server pages or phones in response to a particular alarm or event, it sends its site name and unit phone number along with the error message and other information that enables the receiver to contact the correct terminal server.

Field Function

Site Name

(USN = Unit Ser. Number)

Descriptive name of the terminal server location. When information is sent to another device, the site name is included automatically. The site name is displayed at the prompt. The site name may have a maximum of 30 alphanumeric characters. Only the first 15 characters appear at the prompt. The default site name is the unit’s serial number. If you have more than one terminal server at a site, using the serial number as the site name is useful.

If a site name is not entered, only the command prompt is displayed.

Unit Phone Number

Enter the phone number of the terminal

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Host Password for login routine

Number of Expansion Ports Reassigned to Modems

Enter the password for the host system for automatic login. The password may have a maximum of 16 alphanumeric characters.

The terminal server has been configured to use all expansion ports as host console ports.

Upgrading the Software

Your Hewlett-Packard service representative notifies you when an internal software upgrade is necessary. Installation instructions are dependent on the type of upgrade required.

Specify Network Parameters

Communication with the terminal server occurs across a TCP/IP network through either an Ethernet connection or a PPP link.

An Ethernet connection physically connects the terminal server to the network. PPP (point-to-point protocol) allows a network connection to a remote device via a modem connection. After a PPP link has been established you can perform network functions, such as Telnet or FTP, to the terminal server or to specific serial devices on the network. To establish a PPP link or to initiate a Telnet session, you must have the appropriate commercial software package installed and setup on the remote PC. Connection to the network provides for the following services:

Ping

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Telnet communication

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Network access to the terminal server for unit

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Net work access to the devices connected to the host

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ports

Net work access to other devices on the network,

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SNMP trap delivery

Deli very of SNMP traps for errors detected in the

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Deli very of SNMP traps for alarms conditions

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detected in the devices connected to the host ports

FTP file delivery (Client)

Deli very of buffer files from the terminal server to a

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Setting Network Parameters – SNP Command

If the terminal server is part of a network, it is necessary to set the Network Initialization Parameters

the terminal server.

Parameters will only take effect if the or by

restarting the terminal server

by either using the key switch on the front panel to power-cycle the unit (off then back on – a ‘hard’ boot) or by issuing the the command prompt to perform a ‘soft’ boot.

Each device on a network must have a unique Ethernet and IP address. The Ethernet address of each terminal server is calculated by using a registered OUI and the terminal server’s serial number. This ensures that all terminal servers on the same network will have different Ethernet addresses.

Before connecting the terminal server to your network, contact your network administrator and obtain the following information:

Changes made to the Network Initialization

prior to starting the network module of

network has not yet been started

. You can restart the terminal server

BOOT

command from

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IP address to be assigned to the terminal server

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IP address to be used for PPP connections

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Subnet mask for the network segment to which the terminal

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server will be connected IP address of the default gateway to be used by the terminal

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server

The terminal server allows a user to establish a PPP connection to the internal modem. This connection allows a Telnet session to either the terminal server or another device on the network attached to the terminal server. In the latter case the terminal server acts as a dial-up security server.

When a remote user attempts to access other network devices via a PPP session, those devices must know how to direct their responses back to the user. The simplest way to accomplish this is with a router that supports RIP, the standard Router Information Protocol. The strategy is to make the devices on the network direct their responses to the router, and then have the router forward the data to the terminal server. To do this, ensure that a RIP-enabled router is on the network, and configure the other devices to use it as their default gateway. The terminal server will automatically use RIP to tell the router how to forward data addressed to the remote user when a PPP link is established.

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NOTE: The network number (the first set of numbers) for the PPP connection in the terminal server should be different than the network number used for the network IP address. If the network address of the terminal server is 193.1.1.1 then the PPP address should not begin with 193.

To set network parameters, type the Enter key. Each prompt is explained in subsequent paragraphs.

at the system prompt and press

SNP

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Network Initialization Parameters

The Network Initialization Parameters are set using the command:

SNP 1

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Restore Factory Defaults?

Initially No appears on the screen. Press the space bar to toggle to Yes. Select Yes to reload the values set at the factory.

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--Network Initialization Parameters--Start Network on Power-up?

IP Address (nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn)

PPP Address (nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn)

Initially No appears on the screen. Press the space bar to toggle to Yes. Yes will start the network module on unit power-up using the parameters defined with the SNP command.

Enter the IP address of the terminal server. Each device on the network must have its own unique IP address. The IP address assigned to the terminal server at the factory may not be appropriate for your network.

The IP address must be set before the network module of the terminal server is started. Once the network has been started, changes to this parameter will take effect only after the terminal server is power-cycled (rebooted).

Enter the PPP address of the terminal server. This is the IP address that is used to identify the terminal server over a PPP link. The network portion of the PPP address must be different from the IP address used above.

Subnet Mask (nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn)

The subnet mask determines which part of the terminal server's IP address represents its network number and which part represents its node number. Obtain an appropriate value from your network administrator.

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Default Gateway (nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn)

The default gateway is the IP address of the router or other equipment on the local network segment that is used to direct traffic to and from the segment. Obtain an appropriate value from your network administrator.

Enable RIP?

Initially Yes appears on the screen. Press the space bar to toggle to No. Yes allows the terminal server to direct routers on the local network segment to use it as the gateway to devices connected to the terminal server via PPP.

Network-Loss Alarm Delay Time

Enter a time in seconds, from 0 to 255. If no network activity is detected for longer than the specified amount of time, the terminal server will generate a .NETDOWN alarm.

Overview of SNMP Support by Terminal Servers

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a TCP/IP protocol for network management. It allows compliant devices to be configured and/or to send error messages to Network Management software packages.

The terminal server can send SNMP traps based on alarm conditions detected in host devices or in the terminal server itself. Any alarm condition that can be listed in the Action Table can be sent to a management system via an SNMP Trap. Thus, the terminal server acts as an SNMP trap proxy agent for devices that deliver alarms via asynchronous RS-232 communication, via contact closures, or other non-network mechanisms.

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MIBs

SNMP uses a data structure known as Management Information Base, or MIB, to store information. Each piece of information, or object, in the MIB has a unique Object Identifier. Object identifiers are indices based on a tree structure. The information is held in a “node” at the end of a “branch” in the tree. The Object Identifier shows the path by listing each branch needed to reach the node.

The identifier serves to name or reference the object. MIBs for specific companies are allocated to the MIB branch known as enterprise. Thus, each company branches from the general branch known as enterprise. From that point on in the MIB, the company developing the MIB controls the information and Object Identifier used to reference the data. This information is required to coordinate the sending and receiving of data between an SNMP-compliant device and an SNMP-based network management system.

When both the SNMP Agent and SNMP Management system have the same MIB structure, data can be easily transferred and used. SNMP data packets, each containing an object identifier and information associated with that object, are passed between the device and management system to populate the appropriate fields in the receiver’s MIB. Both the Agent and Management System can then reference the object and process the data as needed.

The terminal server has a general MIB as well as proprietary MIBs for companies that use the terminal server as an SNMP trap proxy.

The following table shows the basic set-up of a MIB and provides information about:

O bj ect Identif ier s – The index used to identify the information in the

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MIB.

O bject Data – The information contained in the referenced data

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Object Identifier Object Data Object Source

1.3.6.4.1.1476.1.1.1 trapId Alarm Severity. Placed in the Action Table Parameter Field. The value can be from 1 to 10.

1.3.6.4.1.1476.1.1.2 trapSiteDesc Site name in System Parameter.

1.3.6.4.1.1476.1.1.3 trapSource SNMP Agent.

1.3.6.4.1.1476.1.1.4 trapDesc Alarm or error code. This is the alarm as delivered by the host device or terminal server system. It includes all parameters.

1.3.6.4.1.1476.1.1.5 trapComment Comment Field in Action Table. The date and time of alarm are also included in this field.

1.3.6.4.1.1476.1.1.6 trapExtraInfo Extra inform at ion associated with this message. Assigned by custom Action Routine.

1.3.6.4.1.1476.1.1.7 trapExpertData May contain up to 161 characters, and provides additional data to the technician that helps in the isolation or correction of the problem.

An SNMP Management System can be configured to receive and use SNMP traps sent by the terminal server by using the above information.

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NOTE: Configuration of the SNMP Management System may require the assistance of your LAN Administrator. Please contact him/her to determine how to compile the appropriate MIB for your particular system.

Delivering SNMP Traps

The terminal server can send SNMP traps using one of the following methods:

If t he Network Manager is on the same LAN or WAN as the terminal

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server, the trap can be sent with the SNMPTRAP Action Routine using the Ethernet connection.

If t he Network Manager is not on the same LAN or WAN, the

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terminal server can establish a PPP link through a modem and deliver the SNMP Trap.

SNMP Traps via Ethernet (Network)

Set all required network information using the SNP command. In the Action Table, place an entry similar to the following:

Alarm Action Routine Parameter Comments

ERR123 SNMPTRAP 1 This is a major alarm When the ERR123 alarm is detected, an SNMP trap is sent to the

management system(s) identified in the network parameters. All information contained in the MIB is sent automatically. The parameter for the SNMPTRAP routines sets the trap level (1-10). This parameter is the enterprise specific trap ID and depends on the trap format (Nortel or standard).

SNMP Traps via PPP

To denote that an SNMP trap is to be delivered via a PPP link, set the appropriate field in the SNP command. When an SNMP trap is to be

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Alarm Action Routine Parameter Comments

ERR001 SNMPTRAP 2 This is a minor alarm. .PPPREQ PHPPP 5551212 Create the PPP link.

The telephone number can be specified directly, or any of the default telephone numbers specified in the system parameters can be referenced. PHPPP is not compatible with firewalls or any security measures on the remote access device.

Setting Terminal Server Parameters for SNMP Traps

The terminal server responds to “alarms” (such as an error condition on a host) by performing an appropriate user-defined action. A typical action might be connecting to a remote computer over a modem link and sending error information from the host to that computer. SNMP provides a standard way for the terminal server to report alarms to one or more computers that are connected via network.

SNMP Manager Parameters

You can configure the terminal server to send a message, or “SNMP trap,” to one or more supervisor computers, which are called SNMP managers, in response to alarm conditions. These parameters are set using the

SNP 2

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Restore Factory Defaults?

--SNMP Manager Parameters--

PPP link needed for trap?

Initially No appears on the screen. Press the space bar to toggle to Yes. Select Yes to reload the values set at the factory.

If the terminal server is not connected to the same network as its SNMP Manager, it can reach the manager over a modem link by using the “Point-to-Point Protocol” (PPP) .

Initially No appears on the screen. Press the space bar to toggle to Yes.

Set this option to Yes to establish a modem link to

only one

SNMP manager. Additional steps may be necessary to configure the dial-out process. Select No if the trap will be sent via the network connection.

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Trap format

This option selects one of the active MIBs to format the SNMP Trap. Two formats are available: Standard and Nortel. Press the

space bar

until the

desired choice is displayed.

SNMP Community Name

Enter the SNMP community name (up to 20 characters can be used as a name).

--IP Addresses for SNMP Managers-

Manager 1 Manager 2 Manager 3 Manager 4 Manager 5

A maximum of five IP addresses can be entered as SNMP Managers to accept SNMP traps. If the IP address is not on the terminal server’s network segment, make sure the default gateway is set and all routers have been programmed with the proper routes.

Setting FTP Parameters

The terminal server supports FTP Client Send commands. Files can be sent from the terminal server to an FTP server using FTP (File Transfer Protocol) protocol. To do this, you must set parameters in the Set Network Parameters screen. After the parameters have been specified, you may issue the SEBUF or SEND command with the appropriate parameters.

To specify the FTP parameters, type

SNP 3

Parameters menu, FTP Parameters option.

to display the Network

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Field Function

Restore Factory Defaults

Press the space bar until the desired choice is displayed. Select “Yes” to restore original factory settings. Select ‘No’ to keep the current values.

PPP link needed for ftp?

Select this option if the terminal server needs to dial out with a PPP session to send files via FTP. (See

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Field Function

the PPPREQ alarm and PHPPP Action Routine in Chapter 8.)

FTP service type

Server 1 (default) – IP address (nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn)

User name

Password

Upload directory

-- Server 2 - IP address (nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn) User name

Select the type of FTP service (None or Client Only). Press the space bar until the desired choice is displayed.

Enter the IP address of the server. The files transmitted by FTP are sent to this address automatically unless specified otherwise.

Enter the name used to log onto the server. This entry is case-sensitive

Enter the password for the user named above. This entry is case sensitive.

Enter t he name of the directory t hat should receive the file. A period denotes the root directory.

Enter the IP address of the server. The files transmitted by FTP are sent to this address automatically when server 2 is specified.

Password

Enter the name used to logon onto the server. This entry is casesensitive

Enter the password for the user named above. This entry is case sensitive.

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Upload directory

-- Client 1 - User name

Password

-- Client 2 - User name

Password

-- Client 3 - User name

Enter t he name of the directory t hat should receive the file. A period denotes the root directory.

Enter the name of the first u ser who will log in as an ftp client. This entry is case-sensitive

Enter the password for the user named above. This entry is case sensitive.

Enter the name of the second user who will login as an ftp client. This entry is case-sensitive

Enter the password for the user named above. This entry is case sensitive.

Enter the name of the third user who will login as an ftp client. This entry is case-sensitive

Password

Enter the password for the user named above. This entry is case sensitive.

The Terminal Sever can establish a PPP link after establishing a SYSOP through a dialup (modem) connection. Set the parameters for your terminal dial-up package according to the manufacturer’s instructions and authenticate into the terminal server. At the system

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prompt, type the command

and press enter. Send the terminal

PPP

server a “BREAK” from your terminal communication package and await notification that a PPP link has been established. When co nformation has been received, you may open up a telnet window and establish a PPP link directly to the terminal server.

When connecting to a remote host via PPP, the are two standard options of authentication: PAP (Password Authentication Protocol) and CHAP (Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol). In the PAP authentication process, the terminal server sends the username and the password to the remote host. The remote host then determines whether or not the user is allowed to establish the PPP link.

The CHAP option of authentication offers a higher-level of security since the authentication process is encrypted. In this process, the terminal server and the remote host have a shared secret key. The terminal server transmits the local host name and the remote host responds with a “challenge” number (random number). The “challenge” number is then encrypted with a response back to the remote host, which encrypts the challenge using the same secret key. If the responses match, the PPP session is established.

Type

SNP 4

to display the Network Parameters menu, PPP Parameters

option.

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These parameters are set using the

SNP 4

command:

Field Function

Restore Factory Defaults

Press the space bar until the desired choice is displayed. Select “Yes” to restore original factory settings. Select ‘No’ to keep the current values.

Local Host Name Remote PPP Site 1

Peer Host Name

Enter the host name to be used with the CHAP authentication option.

Enter the name of the remote host which to establish a PPP link.

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Peer Phone Number

Authentication Mode

Username for PAP Password/Secret Key

Type

SNP 5

to display the Network Parameters menu, Telnet

Parameters option.

Enter the telephone number of the host to which a PPP link will be established.

Press the spacebar to select the authentication method to be used (PAP, CHAP or None).

Enter the username for PAP authentication. Enter the password, if PAP option has been

selected for authentication. Enter the secret key, if CHAP has been selected for authentication.

These parameters are set using the

Field Function

Restore Factory Defaults

Press the space bar until the desired choice is displayed. Select “Yes” to restore original factory settings. Select ‘No’ to keep the current values.

SNP 4

command:

Field Function

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Press the space bar until the desired choice is displayed (None, Both, Client Only, Server Only)

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4. FILE BUFFERING

What This Chapter Contains

The File Management Menu is organized into two sections: Disk/File Maintenance Functions and Buffer Functions. The Disk/File Maintenance Functions section lists the commands by which the user may edit or manipulate files from the terminal server RAMdisk. The Buffer Functions section lists commands for collecting data into files and for sending files to the administration PC.

• Overview

• RAMdisk organization

• File naming conventions

• RA Mdisk protection parameters

• Saving and transfer ring data received by a host port

• Set t ing up automatic and manual buffering

• List of RAMdisk events

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File Management Menu

To view the File Management Menu, type F at the system prompt and press the Enter key.

File Command Summary

Command Function

DIR Displays the files in the current directory. Directories are

indicated by <DIR> adjacent to the name, along with their creation date and time.

MD Makes a new directory under the current directory.

MD <newdirectoryname> Example: MD newdir

Creates a new directory named newdir under the current directory.

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CD Changes the current directory to a directory specified by

the user. Note that a space MUST follow this command. Example: CD \ to return to the root directory.

CD .. to go up one level.

RD Removes the specified directory. An error is displayed if

the specified directory is not empty. RD <directoryname> Example: RD NEWDIR

COPY Copies the specified file to a specified location. The

destination directory must exist before the file can be copied.

COPY <source directory>\<filename> <destination directory>\<filename>

Examples: COPY \sentfiles\H4961212.2A \newdir\H4961212.2A

To copy a file from the current directory to a new directory COPY H4961212.2A \newdir\H4961212.2A

DEL Deletes a file from the RAMdisk.

DEL <source directory>\<filename> It is not necessary to specify the directory if the file to be deleted is in the current directory.

Example: DEL \sentfiles\H4961212.2A

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MOVE Copies a file to a new directory and then deletes it from

the source directory after the file has been copied. MOVE <source directory>\<filename> <destination

directory>\<filename> Examples: MOVE \sentfiles\H4961212.2A \newdir\H4961212.2A To move a file from the current directory to a new

directory MOVE H4961212.2A \newdir\H4961212.2A

RCV Command to receive files from the active port into the

current directory on the terminal server using XMODEM or ASCII transfer. If FTP capability is available and the FTP parameters have been set properly, RCV can also be used to receive a file via FTP.

REN Renames the specified file

REN <filename> <new filename> Example:

REN H4961212.2A DAYONE

The file H4961212.2A is renamed as DAYONE.

SEND Sends the specified file using either XMODEM or ASCII

transfer protocol. If FTP capability is available and the FTP parameters have been set properly, SEND can also be used to transmit a file via FTP.

VIEW Displa ys the contents of the specified file, one page at a

time. Scroll through the file by pressing <ENTER> to view the next page. <CTRL-A> will return you to the prompt.

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RAMdisk Organization

There are 32 Mbytes available on the RAMdisk. You may create and remove subdirectories, and copy, move, rename and delete files.

The directories listed below are automatically created by the system:

• A subdirectory is created for each host port that has buffering enabled, 1MB maximum per port. The data collected from the host port is stored in this subdirectory. The subdirectory is given the same name as the host port by default. To view the host port directory, type

number)

• T he \SENTFILES director y stores a copy of each file sent to the administration PC. These files can be deleted automatically after a preset number of days or when space available on RAMdisk reaches a critical level.

• T he \LOGFILES directory contains files that are generated each day by the terminal server to maintain a record of that day’s activities. These files are of two types: Event files, which list the alarms that were processed during one day, and Log files, which contain a copy of one day’s log history.

OPBUF

h# (Where h# is the desired host port

at the system prompt.

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Host Port Buffer Naming

The user may change the default directory name for each host port. For example, if Host port 1 is being used to monitor a Meridian switch, then directory name may be changed to Meridian. See "Automatic Buffering" for more information on changing the directory name.

Buffer File Naming Conventions

Filenames consist of capital letters and numbers and can have a maximum of 12 characters. A period followed by a three-character extension may be used provided the total number of characters does not exceed 12.

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Examples: 101296AM.100

REPORT.01

IMPORTANTLOG

Note that in the screen above the default filename is

CURRENT.0.

current buffer file for a host port is always named either

CURRENT.1

. When the buffer is switched, the buffer file is renamed to

CURRENT.0

The

indicate the host port number from which the data was collected and the date and time the buffer was opened.

Files collected via host port data by the terminal server are stored in the directory of that host port and are assigned sequential names in order to provide the user a means of identifying when and where the data in the file was gathered. The terminal server uses following naming convention:

nyymmdd.hhq

Where: H = the letter H

= host port number [1-9, A-T represents ports 10-

28]

= year

= month

= day

= hour

= a letter (starting with ‘A’) used to differentiate

multiple files opened during the same hour.

Example 1: H2981218.14A In this example, data is collected from host port 2 on the 18

day of December (12) in 1998 (98) at 2-p.m. (14). The ‘A’ indicates that this is the first file collected in that hour.

Example 2: HG980709.08D In this example, data is collected from host port 16 (H), on the 9

day of July (07) in 1998 (98) at 8-a.m. (08). The ‘D’ indicates that this is the fourth file collected in that hour.

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When a buffer is closed, the

CURRENT.x

file is renamed using the convention described above, and left in the appropriate host port subdirectory.

The Event and Log files that are generated by the terminal server have names of the form listed below:

EVyymmdd.LOG (for Event files) LGyymmdd.LOG (for Log files)

Where:E V = the letters E V

LG = the letters LG yy = the last 2 digits of the year mm = the month dd = the day .LOG = the letters .LOG

Setting the RAMdisk Protection Parameters

You should verify that the RAMdisk protection parameters are appropriate for your application. The RAMdisk protection feature prevents the disk from running out of room, which could result in the loss of data. Monitoring of available space on the disk by the terminal server is done continuously. You can configure the terminal server to delete files automatically after a specified number of days or when the amount of data on the RAMdisk reaches a preset critical level.

Files are not deleted automatically. If you do not specify a critical percentage and the directories from which files are to be deleted, you will have to monitor the disk and delete files when necessary. The terminal server has default values, which may or may not fit your application. Failure to raise the free space above the critical level causes a “.DISKCRIT” event to be generated. The event .DISKCRIT can be included in your Action Table along with the specified action to be taken.

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The RAMdisk protection parameters can be viewed by using the (Display Disk Parameters) command or modified by using the

SDP

Disk Parameters) command.

Field Function

Keep SENT Files for how many days?

Enter the number of days that files in the /SENTFILES directory should be kept. Files that have been sent to the administration PC are automatically moved to this directory. Files that have been closed for the specified number of days old will be deleted at midnight. The date of a file (date that the file was closed) is the starting point.

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Keep LOG Files for how many days?

Enter the number of days that files in the /LOGFILES directory should be kept. System Log and Event files are automatically placed in this directory. Files that are the specified number of days old will be deleted at midnight. The date of a file (date that the file was closed) is the starting point.

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Disk Critical Percent Free:

Directory Purge sequence While Disk is Critical:

- SENTFILES

- LOGFILES

- sh 4 5 6

Purge Host When Critical

RAMdisk Events

Enter the percentage of disk space that must be free. When this percentage is reached, files will be deleted in the order specified by the entry for the

Directories to Purge

prompt. Enter the names of the directories

that will be purged in sequence. When disk space is critical, files will be deleted from the first directory, oldest files first, followed by the second directory, etc. until disk space is no longer critical.

Initially No appears on the screen. Press the space bar to toggle to Yes.

The terminal server, in response to certain RAMdisk conditions, will generate events that are part of the standard software/firmware. These standard events are as follows:

.BUFREADY A buffer file has been closed and is ready to be sent. .DISKCRIT The RAMdisk has reached the critical level assigned in

the Set Disk Parameters screen.

.DISKFULL The RAMdisk is full and all further writes to the disk are

suspended.

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Buffering Data Received by a Host Port

The terminal server provides both automatic and manual control of data buffering from the host ports. If automatic buffering is selected, a buffer file for the specified port will be opened and data collected until either a specified time or file size is reached. The current buffer file is then closed and renamed using the format described in "Buffer File Naming Conventions". A new buffer file is opened immediately.

Buffer switching occurs seamlessly, so that no data is lost during the transition between files.

Automatic Buffering

When automatic buffering is enabled for a particular port, data is collected in a buffer file for a preset length of time or until the file reaches a specified size. To enable automatic buffering, enter the command. ..

NOTE: To disable automatic buffering, use the CLBUF (close buffer) command

(Set Host)

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Enable Automatic Buffering

Initially No appears on the screen. Press the space bar to toggle to Yes. Select Yes for automatic buffering. Select No to disable it.

Compress closed buffer files?

Initially No appears on the screen. Press the space bar to toggle to Yes. Select Yes to compress buffer files automatically when they are closed.

The compression ratio is typically 4:1, but the ratio may vary because

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it is dependent on the data.

Auto Switch (enter 0 to disable) When CURRENT File exceeds ‘n’ K B

Enter the file size (in KB) at which the buffer should be switched. Note that the

CURRENT.x

file is renamed using the convention described in this section.

Enter 0 to disable this feature.

Every n hours

Enter the number of hours between the switching of buffers.

Synchronize at what hour (0-23)

Indicate the hour at which the buffer should be switched. If the value is set to 2 and the previous value is set to 8, the buffer will switch at 200, 1000, and 1200 hours.

NOTE: If both the Current File exceeds ‘n’ KB and the Every n hours parameters are set, the buffer is switched when the first condition is met.

Manual Buffering

Buffers can be opened, closed and switched manually by the Administrator. To do this, use the buffer commands listed in the File Management Menu.

Command Function OPBUF Open buffer

Opens a buffer for a port. You will be prompted for the port number.

CLBUF Close buffer

Closes the buffer file for a particular port. You will be prompted for the port number.

Command Function

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Switch buffer Closes the buffer for the specified port and opens a new one. You will be prompted for the port number.

BST

Buffer status Displays the status of all open and closed buffer files for a specific host port.

OBST

Status of open buffers for each host port. Displays the status of all open buffer files. Status includes creation time, file size, and the time and size at which the buffers will be switched (if automatic buffering is enabled).

Using FTP to Send Files to an FTP Server

The terminal server supports FTP Client Send commands. Before you can send a file via FTP, the following must have been done.

• A PPP link or Ethernet connection must be established.

• Parameters must be set in the Set Network Parameters

screen.

After specifying the parameters, you may issue the SEBUF or SEND command with the appropriate parameters.

Files may be sent using FTP from the terminal server to another device by issuing the SEND or SEBUF command. However, you must set the FTP parameters prior to using these commands.

SEND transmits one file; SEBUF is used to send all buffer files from the specified host port.

Notation used: As in ASCII and XMODEM protocols, the required parameters are enclosed within angle brackets <>; optional parameters are enclosed within square brackets [ ].

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Syntax: SEND

Examples:

To send the file NEW.CFG to server #1 (the default server entered using the directory TEST while in the current directory, the command format is:

Where: <TEST> = name of the Host port Directory <NEW.CFG> = name of file to send

F = use ft p protocol.

<serve r#> = N umber of t he server that will

(Uses the IP address, user name and password for the specified server (1 or 2). These parameters have been stored in the FTP parameters screen.)

Files are sent from the current directory.

SNP 3

command) from the

SEND \TEST\NEW.CFG,F,1

receive the file, as listed in the Network Parameters table.

To send a file from the current directory, you need not enter a directory name:

SEND NEW.CFG,F,1

Files can also be sent to a server whose profile was not entered into the terminal server with the

SNP 3

command. To do this enter the following information:

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<filename>,F,<IPaddr>,<user>,<password>,[directory] Where: <filename> = name of file to send.

F = use ftp protocol. <IP addr> = IP address of the server that will

receive the file. <user> = login name of the ftp user on the

server. <password> = password of the ftp user on the

server. [directory] = directory on the server into which

the file will be transferred. Enter the directory or specify “.” to use the current ftp directory.

Command: SEBUF

Description:

This command is used to send all closed buffer files in a specific host port buffer directory to either server entered with the SNP 3 command:

Syntax: SEBUF <host#>,F,<s erver#>

Where: <host#> = is the number of the host port on the

terminal server F = use ftp protocol.

<server#> = Number of the server that will receive the file, as listed in the Network Parameters table.

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<host#>,F,<IPaddr>,<user>,<password>,[directory] Where:

<host#> = is the number of the host port on the terminal server F = use ftp protocol.

<IP addr> = IP address of the server that will receive the file.

<user> = login name of the ftp user on the server. <password> = password of the ftp user on the server. [directory] = directory on the server into which the file

will be transferred. Enter the directory or specify “.” to use the default ftp directory.

To send all buffer files from Host port 1 using server profile 2 and the FTP protocol, enter:

SEBUF 1,F,2

To send all buffer files from Host port 3 to a server at address 193.1.1.241 with the username and password of ftpuser, to the directory

recdir

enter:

SEBUF 3,F,193.1.1.241,ftpuser,ftpuser,\recdir

NOTE: Parameters are case-sensitive.

Using FTP to Receive Files from Another Device

The terminal server supports FTP Client Receive commands. Files can be sent from the FTP server to a terminal server using FTP (File Transfer Protocol) protocol. To do this, you must set parameters in the Set

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Network Parameters screen. After the parameters have been specified, you may issue the RCV command with the appropriate parameters.

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5. MODEM PORT SETUP

What This Chapter Contains

The parameters of the modem port specify the configuration of the port. Modem port parameters must be set correctly in order for you to successfully dial into the terminal server from a remote location and for the terminal server to dial out.

Each unit is shipped with factory defaults for the modem(s) installed in the terminal server. If you add or replace a modem with one of a different make or model, you must check the modem port parameters to be sure that they are set correctly for the installed modem. In particular, pay special attention to the modem initialization string. An incorrect modem initialization string can result in many problems. Consult the manual supplied with the modem for detailed information.

• Overview

• How to Display and Set Modem Parameters

• Explanation of Each Par ameter

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Modem Port Parameters

Display Modem Port Parameters – DM Command

The DM (Display Modem port parameters) command enables you to view the parameters of the specified modem port.

Type DM at the system prompt to display the modem port parameters. You will be prompted to enter the number of the modem port whose parameters you wish to view. The display will look similar to the one in the SM parameters section. Each parameter is explained in the SM section.

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Set Modem Port Parameters – SM Command

The SM command enables you to display and change the parameters for each modem port. Parameters include baud rate settings, parity, and terminal emulation.

Type SM at the system prompt to display modem port parameters.

Field Function

Modem Number

Select the modem whose settings you wish to change.

Restore Factory Defaults?

Initially No appears on the screen. Press the space bar to toggle to Yes. Select Yes to restore the factory settings. Select No to keep the current settings. The factory default settings are listed in the appendix.

Baud Rate Settings:

Modem Control Strings

The speed at which the terminal server transmits data to the modem (internal or

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external). An AT modem will not usually establish a session with a remote modem at a speed greater than the speed at which it was set up. The actual speed of the user session is a function of the type of connection that is made between the remote modem and the terminal server modem.

Press the space bar until the desired choice is displayed. When the speed you want appears in the field, press Enter key to select that speed and advance to the next parameter.

Available baud rates are 300,1200, 2500, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 and 57600.

User Session

The speed at which the terminal server communicates with its modem.

When a connection is made to a remote modem, the modems negotiate the appropriate speed for the link. After the speed has been determined, a message is sent to the terminal server modem such as "CONNECT 2400" or "CONNECT 9600". Normally, the modem switches to the speed in the message. Some modems, however, (and most modems at some connect speeds) do not indicate the speed with a CONNECT message. In these instances, the speed must be derived some other way.

Usually an Auto Baud routine is used to sense the speed of the incoming data. Sometimes it i s preferable to force the incoming session at a particular speed. CONNECT n sets the speed of the session to the speed in the CONNECT message. If

Field Function

CONNECT n is chosen, and no CONNECT message is sent to the terminal server modem, it reverts to Auto Baud.

Press the space bar until the desired choice is displayed. When the speed you want appears in the field, press the Enter key to select that speed. Speeds available are CONNECT n, 57600, 38400, 19200, 9600, 4800, 2400, 1200, 300 and Auto.

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Char. Length/Parity

Terminal Emulation

Sysop Idle Timer

Use the space bar to select the character length and parity characteristics of the Modem Port. Available entries are 7 or 8 data bits, with Even, Odd, Mark, Space or no parity. The Auto entry initiates an auto-parity routine with the user.

Specify the type of terminal that your computer is emulating when your computer is connected to the Modem Port via a remote modem. Press the space bar to toggle between TTY and VT100.

If your computer is emulating a DEC VT-100 terminal, select VT100. If your computer is

not

emulating a DEC VT-100 terminal, select TTY. After you make your selection, press the Enter key.

NOTE: Only Sysop sessions are affected.

The Sysop idle timer defines the maximum duration of inactivity time during a Sysop session before the call is terminated and the modem is reset.

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Field Function

Press the space bar until the desired choice is displayed. When your choice appears in the field, press Enter key to make your selection.

Available selections are 1 min, 5 min, 10 min, 20 min and none.

Host Session Idle Timer

Host Session Disconnect on Ctrl + A

Setup

The Host Session idle timer defines the maximum duration of inactivity time during a Host session before the call is terminated and the modem is reset.

Press the space bar until the desired choice is displayed. When your choice appears in the field, press the Enter key to make your selection and advance to the next parameter.

Available selections are 1 min, 5 min, 10 min, 20 min, none.

Initially Yes appears on the screen. Press the space bar to toggle to No.

Defines the AT command string used to set up the modem. You may edit this field, depending on your modem requirements.

NOTE: The factory defaults shown on page 5-2 are specific for the installed modem. If the terminal server includes a modem of a different make or model, a different command string is required. Consult the modem manual to determine the appropriate command string.

Answer

Defines the AT Command string used to answer calls. This should be either ATA

Field Function

(answer immediately) or left blank. ATS0=n (answer on the nth ring) can be included in the setup initialization, however, the default ATA is recommended.

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Hangup

Dial Strings

Modem

Dial Strings Pager

Defines the sequence for hanging up the line ~+++~AT|~ATS0=0 H0| where

~+++~ escape sequence ATS0=0 disables auto answer ATH forces modem on-hook hang up

The command string used to initiate a dialout sequence with the modem. This is typically used as part of a Callback authentication process or to deliver an alarm.

Example:

ATDT ### |

The default phone number will be substituted for the ### characters.

This command string specifies the dial string used by the modem to deliver a message to the pager.

Example:

ATDT ### @ MSG ; |

The default pager number from the System Parameter table will be substituted for the ### characters and the default pager message will be substituted for MSG. Press Enter key to confirm your entry.

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NOTE: The | character represents a carriage return, and allows more than one command to be entered on a single line as though it were being entered on multiple lines. The ~ character forces a one second delay. After editing the field, press Enter.

Verifying the Settings

To ensure that the settings are correct, do the following:

Dial int o the terminal server to verify that you can access it. Log on as

•

a Master user. If you cannot dial in, check the modem port settings.

Check t hat the terminal server can dial out. Add an Action Item

•

PHONHOME that is issued when a particular event is generated. Generate the event by using the GE command. (See Chapter 1 for more information on Action Tables and Action Items.) Have the terminal server dial a PC running a terminal emulation program. If the connection is successful, the date, time, site name, alarm and event comment is displayed on the screen.

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6. TROUBLESHOOTING

What this Chapter Contains

Checking the Status of the LEDs

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Det er mining Network Status

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Q uer ying Remote Devices

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Reboot t h e Terminal Ser ver

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Reinit ializing the Terminal Server

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Working with Configuration Files

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CO NFIG Command Instructions

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DUMPF Command Instructions

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Checking the Status of the LEDs

The following figure shows the status LEDs, all are visible from the front of the terminal server.

The following table lists the terminal server LEDs and explains the state or condition of the terminal server or its components when the LED is on or off. In addition to the conditions listed in the OFF column, all of the LEDs will be off when power to the terminal server is turned off.

LED Term. Server condition,

LED is on

AC (green) 16V DC supply unit is

operating.

48VDC

BATTERY (green)

PWR FA IL (red)

Not in use with this version of the Central Web Console.

Internal battery is charging. Internal battery is charged.

Main power has failed; internal battery is supplying power to the unit.

Term. Server condition, LED is off

Main power has failed; internal battery is supplying power to the unit. PWR FAIL LED is on.

Main power supply unit is operating.

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LED Term. Server condition,

LED is on

PULSE (green)

ALARM PEND

(red) CLR

(green)

EVENT PEND

(red) CLR

(green)

FILE PEND

(red)

CLR (green)

AUX RX/TX

(amber)

Flashes to indicate unit is operating correctly.

Unit is processing an alarm.

Normal operation. Unit is running internal

Unit queuing events (alarms) for processing.

Normal operation. Unit is running internal

Data stored on RAMdisk has reached the critical level.

Normal operation.

Unit receiving or transmitting data.

Term. Server condition, LED is off

Unit is running internal diagnostics (if AC or PWR FAIL LED is on)

Normal condition.

diagnostics Normal condition.

Idle.

DTR (amber)

HOST n RX/TX

(amber) DTR

(amber)

MODEM 1 RX/T X

(amber) CD

(amber)

Serial device is connected to AUX port and DTR is asserted.

Unit receiving or transmitting data.

Serial device is connected to Host port.

Unit receiving or transmitting data.

Unit is connected to a remote system.

Port is not active or no serial device connected.

Idle.

Host port is not connected to a serial device.

Idle.

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LED Term. Server condition,

LED is on

ETHERNET RX

(amber) TX

(amber)

Unit receiving data. Idle.

Unit transmitting data. Idle.

Term. Server condition, LED is off

Determining Network Status

The running, the following message appears:

The terminal server determines network status by detecting traffic on the Ethernet link. The user sets the time interval for non-activity, which can range from 1 to 255 seconds. Two alarms indicate network status: if active the .NETUP alarm is issued, if inactive the .NETDOWN alarm is issued.

command displays the status of the network. If the network is

DNS

An attempt at a Telnet connection into the terminal server results in no response if the terminal server or network connection is down. A Sysop session through the AUX port is the only way to restart or communicate with the terminal server at this point.

NOTE: An Alarm/Event action routine must be created for these alarms. Otherwise the unit will receive the alarm but will not know what action to take.

To enter the time interval, type

SNP 1

at the prompt. At the Network-Loss

Alarm Delay Time, enter the time interval for non-activity on the network.

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An inactivity period longer than the Network-Loss Alarm Delay Time will trigger the alarm .NETDOWN.

Querying Remote Nodes

The Port and Session Control Functions menu includes the command. The

command is issued to query another device (IP

PING

address) on a network.

Syntax: PING

<Ipaddr>.

Where <Ipaddr> is the IP address of the device

If successful, the reply shows the length of time it took to reach the device. If the ping is unsuccessful, the message is “Device not Reachable.”

Rebooting the Terminal Server

You can restart the terminal server by either using the key switch on the front panel to power-cycle the unit (turn the key to Off then to On – "hard" boot) or by issuing the "soft" boot.

BOOT

command from the command prompt –

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Reinitializing the Terminal Server

Use a PC or terminal connected to the AUX port to re-initialize the terminal server. The AUX port must be set at 9600 baud.

Note: This procedure requires that you re-establish your network parameters and rebuild your user database.

1. Reboot the unit.

2. Watch the LEDs carefully. When the Pulse LED lights, wait approximately one-half second and press Enter. The following System LEDs will light: Alarm, Event, and File.

3. Type initialization, type

, do not press Enter! You will be asked to confirm system re-

INIT

. Begin this step within 10 seconds of

YES

comple ting step 2.

4. Re-establish your networking parameters (IP and Ethernet, and FTP addresses).

5. Download the HP.CFG and appropriate configuration files.

6. Configure the terminal server with the HP.CFG file and the appropriate configuration file. See the next section for further information about configuration files.

Working with Configuration Files

Each terminal server has a configuration file that specifies the parameters of the terminal server and determines how the unit operates. This file includes the Action Table, user Action Routines, System Parameters, and Parameters of the AUX, Modem, Host Ports and Text Pager Messages. Configuration files are created online or offline and are saved in ASCII file format with the extension parameters across multiple terminal servers. Configuration files can be saved to a storage device, saved to the RAMdisk, or printed to a screen.

. One file can be used to replicate

*.cfg

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Note: Issuing the Upgrade command or re-initializing the terminal server destroys all data stored to the RAMdisk.

Creating a Configuration File

Use an editing program such as Notepad or WordPad to edit or create configuration files; these programs can read and write simple ASCII formatted files. Word-processing programs such as Microsoft W ord are not suitable for this function; they add formatting characters that destroy the structure of a configur ation f ile.

Importing/Exporting a Configuration File

The File menu contains commands for transferring files between the terminal server and a storage or editing device. In addition, the terminal server supports two other commands: the DUMP command uploads a file to the screen or a storage device, DUMPF downloads a file to the RAMdisk.

CONFIG Command Instructions

Overview

A configuration file may be sent to the terminal server from a PC or to a PC from the terminal server. The configuration file, and the

DUMP

CONFIG

command exports configuration data to a file. The CONFIG command allows a user to import a configuration into an terminal server with a direct connect via the AUX port, over phone lines, or via the network port.

1. Log onto the terminal server as a Master User.

2. Download the configuration file to the RAMdisk using XModem

transfer.

command imports a

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3. To configure the terminal server, type

system prompt and press Enter.

CONFIG

filename

at the

This section describes the different ways in which a terminal server’s configuration can be “dumped” into a text file. The DUMP command allows the user to view or backup the configuration of an terminal server with a direct connection via the AUX port, over phone lines or via the network port.

Procedure for Viewing Configuration Data at the Terminal Screen

1. Log onto the terminal server as a Master User.

2. Type

The banner

DUMP

and press the ENTER key.

Dump Configuration Details

appears, and a list of

system tables and system parameters displays. View one or more of

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