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Warnings and Cautions:

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

SECURE RACKING

If Secure Racked units are installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, they may require further evaluation by Certiﬁcation Agencies. The following items must be considered.

1. The ambient within the rack may be greater than room ambient. Installation should be such that the amount of air ﬂow required for safe operation is not compromised. The maximum temperature for the equipment in this environment is 45°C. Consideration should be given to the maximum rated ambient.

2. Installation should be such that a hazardous stability condition is not achieved due to uneven loading.

Input Supply

Check nameplate ratings to assure there is no overloading of supply circuits that could have an effect on overcurrent protection and supply wiring.

GROUNDING

Reliable earthing of this equipment must be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections when connecting to power strips, rather than direct connections to the branch circuit.

No Serviceable Parts Inside; Authorized Service Personnel Only

Do not attempt to repair or service this device yourself. Internal components must be serviced by authorized personnel only.

• Shock Hazard - Do Not Enter

Disconnect Power

If any of the following events are noted, immediately disconnect the unit from the outlet and contact qualiﬁed service personnel:

1. If the power cord becomes frayed or damaged.

2. If liquid has been spilled into the device or if the device has been exposed to rain or water.

CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide

FCC Part 15 Regulation

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit that is different from the one used by the receiver.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.

WARNING: Changes or modiﬁcations to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment

EMC, Safety, and R&TTE Directive Compliance

The CE mark is afﬁxed to this product to conﬁrm compliance with the following European Community Directives:

• Council Directive 89/336/EEC of 3 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility;

and

• Council Directive 73/23/EEC of 19 February 1973 on the harmonization of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits;

and

• Council Directive 1999/5/EC of 9 March on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity.

Industry Canada

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical speciﬁcations

The Ringer Equivalence Number is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed ﬁve

Table of Contents

1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

2. Unit Description

2.1. Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

2.2. Back Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

3. Quick Start

3.1. Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

3.1.1. Apply Power to the CMS-6R4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

3.1.2. Connect your PC to the CMS-6R4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

3.2. Communicating with the CMS-6R4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

3.3. Connecting Ports and Switching Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

4. Installation

4.1. Power Supply Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

4.1.1. Installing the Cable Keeper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

4.2. Connecting Devices to the Switched Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

4.3. Connecting Devices to the RS232 Serial Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

4.4. Connecting Control Devices to the CMS-6R4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

4.4.1. Control via Local PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

4.4.2. Control via Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

4.4.3. Connecting the Network Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

5. Conﬁguration

5.1. Supervisor Mode and Non-Supervisor Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

5.2. Communicating with the CMS-6R4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

5.2.1. Accessing the Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

5.2.2. Accessing the Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

5.3. System SetUp Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

5.4. Password Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

5.5. Conﬁguration Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

5.5.1. The System Parameters Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

5.5.1.1. The Password Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

5.5.1.2. Adding Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

5.5.1.3. Editing Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15

5.5.1.4 Deleting Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

5.5.1.5. Deleting the Entire Password Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

5.5.1.6. The Dial Back Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17

5.5.2. Network Parameters Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19

5.5.2.1. IP Security Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22

5.5.2.2. Telnet Port Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25

5.5.2.3. The Invalid Access Lockout Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28

5.5.3. RS232 Port Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29

5.5.3.1. RS232 Port Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35

5.5.3.2. Copying Parameters to Several Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36

5.5.4. Conﬁguring the Internal Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38

5.5.5. Plug Parameters Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39

5.5.5.1. The Boot / Sequence Delay Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41

5.6. Save Conﬁguration Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42

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6. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

6.1. Operation via the Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

6.1.1. The Status Screen - Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

6.2. Operation via the Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

6.2.1. The Status Screen - Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

6.2.2. Switching Outlets - Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

6.2.2.1. Applying Commands to Several Outlets - Text Interface . . . . . 6-6

6.2.3. Connections Between RS232 Ports - Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

6.2.3.1. Connecting Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

6.2.3.2. Disconnecting Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

6.2.3.3. Deﬁning Hunt Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11

6.3 Port Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12

6.3.1. Any-to-Any Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12

6.3.2. Passive Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12

6.3.3. Buffer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13

6.3.3.1. Reading Data from Buffer Mode Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13

6.3.3.2. Port Buffers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14

6.3.4. Modem Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15

6.4. Logging Out of Command Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16

6.5. The Automated Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16

6.6. The Direct Connect Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18

6.6.1. Standard Telnet Protocol and Raw Socket Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18

6.6.2. Direct Connect Conﬁguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19

6.6.3. Connecting to a Serial Port using Direct Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20

6.6.4. Terminating a Direct Connect Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21

6.7. Manual Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22

7. The Status Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

7.1. The Main Status Screen (/S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

7.2. The Network Status Screen (/SN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

7.3. The Port Diagnostics Screen (/SD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

7.4. The Port Parameters Screen (/W) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

7.4.1. Port Parameters Screen - Serial Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

7.4.2. Port Parameters Screen - Network Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

7.5. The User Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

8. Saving and Restoring Conﬁguration Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

8.1. Sending Parameters to a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

8.2. Restoring Saved Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

9. Upgrading the CMS-6R4 Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

10. Command Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10.1. Command Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

10.2. Command Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

10.3 Command Response Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

10.4. Command Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4

Appendices:

A. Interface Description

A.1. Serial RS232 Port Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apx-1

B. Speciﬁcations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

C. Customer Service

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Index-1

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List of Figures

2.1. Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

2.2. Back Panel Components (120 VAC Model Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.1. Main Status Screen - Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.2. Main Status Screen - Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.1. Main Status Screen - Web Browser Interface (Sample Values Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.2. Main Status Screen - Text Interface

5.3. System Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.4. System Parameters Menu - Text Interface

5.5. The Password Directory Menu (Web Browser Interface) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.6. The Password Directory Menu (Text Interface) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.7. The Create Name/Password Menu (Web Browser Interface)

5.8. The Add Name/Password Menu (Text Interface)

5.9. Network Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.10. Network Parameters Menu - Text Interface

5.11. IP Security Menu - Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.12. The Telnet Port Parameters Menu - Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.13. The Telnet Port Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.14. Port Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.15. Port Parameters Menu - Text Interface (Port 3 Shown)

5.16. The Copy Parameters Menu - Text Interface

5.17. Plug Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface

5.18. Plug Parameters Menu - Text Interface

6.1. The Status Menu - Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.2. The Text Interface Help Screen (Supervisor Mode Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.3. The Status Screen - Text Interface

7.1. The Main Status Screen

7.2. The Network Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

7.3. The Port Diagnostics Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

7.4. The Port Parameters Screen (Serial Port 3 Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

7.5. The Port Parameters Screen (Network Port Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

7.6. The User Directory Screen (Text Interface) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

7.7. The User Directory Screen (Web Browser Interface) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

A.1. Serial Port Interface

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(Plug 1 Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40

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5-11 5-11

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5-22 5-24 5-24 5-30

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CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide

1. Introduction

The CMS-6R4 Console Management + Power Control Switch, is designed for remote network management installations where rack space is precious and only a few network elements are in the rack. The CMS-6R4 combines six RS232 Console ports with four power reboot outlets and an internal 33.6Kbps Modem all in a 1U package. The CMS-6R4 provides remote access to RS232 console ports and maintenance ports on UNIX servers, routers and other network equipment, and also allows in-band or out-of-band control of power switching and reboot operations. System Administrators can access remote devices in order to change conﬁguration parameters, connect users to restricted ports, collect buffered data, and perform Power On/Off/Reboot operations and a variety of other administrative functions.

Security Features and Co-Location Features

In order to protect access to sensitive conﬁguration and operation features, the CMS-6R4 provides two different levels of password security; the Supervisor and the Non-Supervisor Level. The Supervisor Level allows access to all conﬁguration and switching functions, and the Non-Supervisor Level only allows access to assigned plugs and ports, and cannot be used to change unit conﬁguration.

Passwords transmitted via web browser use basic 64 bit encryption techniques to assure that your user-deﬁned passwords remain secret and secure and that access to your equipment is protected.

In addition to password security features, the CMS-6R4 also includes an address speciﬁc IP security mask, which can be employed to prevent unauthorized network access to command mode, and an Invalid Access Lockout feature, which can automatically lock ports if the unit detects a series of invalid attempts to enter command mode.

Easy to Configure, Easy to Use

The CMS-6R4 can be conﬁgured and operated over a TCP/IP network using standard Telnet or a JavaScript enabled Web Browser, and can also be accessed via modem, or locally via serial port. Simple, user friendly-commands and web page menus allow you to assign unit parameters, view status, and initiate port connections and power switching operations. Outlets and serial ports can be addressed by number or by user-deﬁned names.

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CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide

CMS-6R4 and CMS-6R4 CE Models

This User’s Guide discusses the both the CMS-6R4 and the CMS-6R4-CE models. Throughout this User’s Guide, both models are referred to as the "CMS-6R4". The only difference between the two models is that the CMS-6R4 is designed for 100 to 120 VAC power operation, and the CMS-6R4-CE is designed for 208 to 240 VAC power operation. All other features function identically.

Typographic Conventions

Throughout this manual, typefaces and characters have been used to denote the following:

COURIER FONT Indicates characters typed on the keyboard. For example,

/ON 3 or /OFF 4.

[Bold Font] Text set in bold face and enclosed in square brackets indicates a speciﬁc key. For example,

[Enter] or [Esc].

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CLEAR

SET

PWR

STATUS

RDY

DCD

ACTIVITY

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Console Management Switch + Power Control

2.1. Front Panel Components

Figure 2.1: Front Panel Components

As shown in Figure 2.1, the CMS-6R4 front panel includes the following components:

Clear Button: Restarts the CMS-6R4 operating program without

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changing user-selected parameters or breaking port connections.

Power Indicator: Lights when power is applied to the unit.

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Set Button: The Set Button has two functions; it can either be used as a

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manual On/Off switch for the CMS-6R4's four switched outlets, or it can also be used to initialize the unit to default parameters.

• Manual Switching: To manually switch the outlets Off or On, press and hold the Set Button for approximately three seconds. Note that the Manual Switching function can also be disabled as described in Section 5.5.1.

• Initialization: To initialize the unit to default parameters, press and hold both the Set and Clear buttons, then release only the Clear Button, wait for the Activity LEDs to ﬂash, and then release the Set Button.

Notes:

• During initialization, all activity LEDs will ﬂash ON three times.

• When the initialization procedure is performed, all command

selected parameters will be cleared, and the CMS-6R4 will revert to default parameters.

RDY Indicator: (Ready) Flashes when the unit is ready to receive

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commands.

DCD Indicator: Lights when the Data Carrier Detect signal is present.

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Activity Indicators: A series of six LEDs, which light to indicate data

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activity at the corresponding port.

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PHONE LINE10BaseTACT

SYSTEM

SETUP PORTS

15 AMPS

MAX

PLUG 1 PLUG 2 PLUG 3 PLUG 4

Figure 2.2: Back Panel Components (120 VAC Model Shown)

2.2. Back Panel Components

Power Inlet and Circuit Breaker: An AC inlet and circuit breaker

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which supply power to the CMS-6R4. Includes cable keeper (not shown.)

• Model CMS-6R4 (120 VAC): IEC-320-C14, 100 - 120 VAC Power Inlet, 15 Amp Circuit Breaker.

• Model CMS-6R4-CE (230 VAC): IEC-320-C14, 208 - 240 VAC Power Inlet, 10 Amp Circuit Breaker.

Switched Plugs and Plug Indicators: Four AC Outlets that can be

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switched On, Off, Rebooted or set to user-deﬁned Default values in response to user commands.

• Model CMS-6R4: Four 100-120 VAC, NEMA 5-15 Outlets with indicator lights. 15 Amps Total Load.

• Model CMS-6R4-CE: Four 208-240 VAC, IEC-320-C13 Outlets with indicator lights. 10 Amps Total Load.

Serial RS232 Ports: For connection to console ports on target devices.

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Standard DB9 connectors conﬁgured as DTE ports, similar to a serial port on a PC. When connecting a modem, use a standard serial cable. When connecting a PC or other DTE device use a null modem cable.

Notes:

• Ports 1 is a System Setup Port. In order to ensure local access by

system administrators, Supervisor Level command capability cannot be disabled at Port 1, and the Port Mode cannot be set to "Buffer" or "Passive".

• Port 2 can also be used as a Setup Port, providing that the Port Mode

is set to Any-to-Any and the Supervisor Mode is enabled.

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10Base-T Port (Network Port): An RJ45 Ethernet Port for connection

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to your TCP/IP network. The 10Base-T Port also features an Activity Indicator ﬂashes to indicate activity at the Network Port. The default IP Address is 192.168.168.168. For more information on Network Port conﬁguration, please refer to Section 5.5.2.

Phone Line Port (Internal Modem Port): For connection to your phone

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line. For information regarding modem conﬁguration, please refer to Section 5.5.4.

Main Power Switch: Applies power to the CMS-6R4. This switch must

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be "On" in order for the CMS-6R4 to function. Note that this switch is not used to set the On/Off status of the switched outlets.

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3. Quick Start

This Quick Start Guide describes a simpliﬁed installation procedure for the CMS-6R4 hardware, which will allow you to communicate with the unit in order to demonstrate basic features and check for proper operation.

Note that this Quick Start Guide does not provide a detailed description of unit conﬁguration, or discuss advanced operating features in detail. For more information, please refer to the Installation, Conﬁguration and Operation sections in this User's Guide.

3.1. Hardware Installation

3.1.1. Apply Power to the CMS-6R4

Refer to the safety precautions listed at the beginning of this User's Guide, and then connect the unit to an appropriate power source. Connect the power supply cable to the unit’s power inlet, snap the Cable Keeper into place, and then connect the cable to an appropriate power supply.

Note: The CMS-6R4 is designed for 100 to 120 VAC operation and the CMS-6R4-CE is designed for 100 to 240 VAC operation.

When power is applied to the CMS-6R4, the ON LED should light, and the RDY LED should begin to ﬂash. This indicates that the unit is ready to receive commands.

3.1.2. Connect your PC to the CMS-6R4

The CMS-6R4 can either be controlled by a local PC Serial Port, controlled via modem, or controlled via TCP/IP network. In order to select parameters, connect ports or control outlets, commands are issued to the CMS-6R4 via either the Network Port, Modem Port or a Serial RS232 Port.

• Network Port: Connect the CMS-6R4 10Base-T, half duplex network interface to your network.

• Serial Port: Use the supplied null modem cable to connect your PC COM port to Serial Port 1 (The System Setup Port.)

• Modem: Connect your telephone line to the CMS-6R4 Phone Line Port.

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3.2. Communicating with the CMS-6R4

The CMS-6R4 offers two separate user interfaces: the Web Browser Interface and the Text Interface. The Web Browser interface allows you to contact the unit via a TCP/IP network, using a standard, JavaScript enabled web browser. The Text Interface consists of a series of ASCII text menus, which may be accessed via TCP/IP network, Local PC or modem.

Notes:

• When the unit is shipped from the factory, communications parameters are set as follows: 9600 bps, RTS/CTS Handshaking, 8 Data Bits, One Stop Bit, No Parity. Although the CMS-6R4 allows these parameters to be easily redeﬁned, for this Quick Start procedure, it is recommended to conﬁgure your communications program to accept the default parameters.

• The CMS-6R4 features a default IP Address (192.168.168.168) and a default Subnet Mask (255.255.255.0.) This allows initial network access to command mode without ﬁrst setting up the unit’s network parameters (providing that you are contacting the unit from a node on the same subnet.) When attempting to access the CMS-6R4 from a node that is not on the same subnet, please refer to Section 5 for further conﬁguration instructions.

1. Access Command Mode: This procedure differs slightly, depending on whether you’re contacting the CMS-6R4 via the Web Browser Interface or Text Interface.

a) Web Browser Interface: Start your JavaScript enabled Web

Browser. Enter the CMS-6R4’s IP address in your browser address bar and press [Enter].

b) Text Interface:

i. Via Telnet: Telnet to the CMS-6R4’s default IP address.

ii. Via Local PC: Start your communications program and

press [Enter].

iii. Via Modem: Use your communications program to dial the

number for the line that is connected to the CMS-6R4's Phone Line Port.

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Figure 3.1: Main Status Screen - Web Browser Interface

CMS-6R4 v1.00 Site ID: (undeﬁned)

-----+------------------+----------------+--------+---------+--------------+ 1 | (undeﬁned) | Unlocked | Free | Any | 0 | 2 | (undeﬁned) | Unlocked | Free | Any | 0 | 3 | (undeﬁned) | Unlocked | Free | Any | 0 | 4 | (undeﬁned) | Unlocked | Free | Any | 0 | 5 | (undeﬁned) | Unlocked | Free | Any | 0 | 6 | (undeﬁned) | Unlocked | Free | Any | 0 | 7 | (undeﬁned) | Unlocked | Free | Modem | 0 |

-----+------------------+----------------+--------+---------+--------------+

-----+------------------+----------------+--------+---------+ 1 | (undeﬁned) | 0.5 Secs | ON | ON | 2 | (undeﬁned) | 0.5 Secs | ON | ON | 3 | (undeﬁned) | 0.5 Secs | ON | ON | 4 | (undeﬁned) | 0.5 Secs | ON | ON |

-----+------------------+----------------+--------+---------+

“/H” for help. CMS>

Figure 3.2: Main Status Screen - Text Interface

Quick Start

2. Password Prompt: Normally at this point, no user accounts have been deﬁned yet, so if the password prompt is displayed, you can simply press [Enter] or click "OK" to bypass the prompt. However, if you have previously deﬁned one or more passwords, enter the username (Web Interface only) and password and then press [Enter] or click "OK." The Status Screen should be displayed as shown in Figure 3.1 or 3.2.

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3.3. Connecting Ports and Switching Outlets

Although both the Text Interface and Web Browser Interface allow you to select conﬁguration parameters, the Text Interface is always used when invoking commands to create connections between ports. Although the Web Browser Interface does allow access to outlet switching functions, for this Quick Start procedure, it is recommended to perform the following steps via the Text Interface. If you have previously accessed command mode via the Web Browser Interface, exit command mode (log out), then re-enter command mode using the Text Interface as described in Step 1 in Section 3.2.

Proceed as follows to connect ports and switch outlets:

1. Review the Help Menu: At the Text Interface command prompt, type

/H and press [Enter] to display the Help Menu, which provides a basic listing of all available CMS-6R4 commands.

2. Creating Connections Between Ports: The CMS-6R4 can perform two different types of port connections; Resident Connections and Third Party Connections:

a) Resident Connection: Your resident port issues a /C command to

connect to a second port.

i. To connect your resident port to Port 3, type /C 2 [Enter].

While you are connected to Port 3, the unit will not recognize additional commands issued via your resident port. However, the unit will recognize a Resident Disconnect Sequence issued at either connected port.

ii. Issue the Resident Disconnect Sequence (Logoff Sequence);

type ^X (press [Ctrl] and [X] at the same time).

b) Third Party Connection: Your resident port issues a /C command

to create a connection between two other ports.

i. To connect Port 3 to Port 4, type /C 3 4 [Enter].

ii. While Ports 3 and 4 are connected, your resident port will still

recognize commands. Type Screen. The "STATUS" column should now list Ports 3 and 4 as connected and the other ports as "Free".

iii. Issue a Third Party Disconnect command; type /D 3 [Enter].

The unit will display the "Are you Sure (y/n)?" prompt. Type and press [Enter] to disconnect.

iv. Type /S [Enter] to display the Status Screen. The "STATUS"

column should now list Ports 3 and 4 as "Free".

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3. Controlling Outlets: You may wish to perform the following tests in order to make certain that the switched outlets are functioning properly.

a) Reboot Outlet: At the command prompt, type /BOOT 1 and press

[Enter]. The status indicator for Plug 1 should go Off, pause for a moment and then go back On, indicating that the boot cycle has been successfully completed.

b) Switch Outlet Off: At the command prompt, type /OFF 1 and

then press [Enter]. The status indicator for Plug 1 should go Off, indicating that the command has been successfully completed. Leave Plug 1 in the "Off" state, and then proceed to the next step.

c) Switch Outlet On: At the command prompt, type /ON 1 and press

[Enter]. The status indicator for Plug 1 should then go back On, indicating that the command has been successfully completed.

4. Exit Command Mode: To exit command mode, type /X and press [Enter]. When the "Sure" prompt is displayed, type Y and press [Enter].

This completes the Quick Start instructions for the CMS-6R4. Prior to placing the unit into operation, it is recommended to refer to the remainder of this user’s guide for important information regarding advanced conﬁguration capabilities and more detailed operation instructions.

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4. Installation

This Section provides further details regarding installation of the CMS-6R4.

4.1. Power Supply Connection

Use the supplied power cord to connect the CMS-6R4 to an appropriate power supply. Note that the CMS-6R4's Main Power switch must be "On" in order for the unit to operate.

CAUTIONS:

• Before attempting to install this unit, please review the warnings

and cautions listed at the front of the user's guide.

• This device should only be operated with the type of power

source indicated on the instrument nameplate. If you are not sure of the type of power service available, please contact your local power company.

• Reliable earthing (grounding) of this unit must be maintained.

Particular attention should be given to supply connections when connecting to power strips, rather than directly to the branch circuit.

4.1.1. Installing the Cable Keeper

The CMS-6R4 includes a cable keeper, which is designed to prevent the power supply cable from being accidentally disconnected from the unit.

When attaching the power supply cable to the unit, ﬁrst swing the cable keeper out of the way, then plug the power cable securely into the power input. When the cable is in place, snap the cable keeper over the plug to secure the cable to the unit.

4.2. Connecting Devices to the Switched Outlets

Connect the power cord from your switched device to a switched AC Outlet on the CMS-6R4 back panel. Note that when power is applied to the CMS-6R4, the Switched AC Outlets will be switched "ON". Note that the CMS-6R4 (120 VAC Model) is designed for 100 to 120 VAC operation and will support up to 15 Amps maximum, and the CMS-6R4-CE (230 VAC Model) is designed for 100 to 240 VAC operation and will support up to 10 Amps maximum.

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4.3. Connecting Devices to the RS232 Serial Ports

The six, serial RS232 Ports on the CMS-6R4 back panel are standard DB9 connectors, conﬁgured as DTE Ports, and are similar to a standard serial port on a PC. Note that Port 1 is designated as a System Set Up Port, and that in order to ensure that this port is always accessible by system administrators, the Supervisor Mode cannot be disabled at Port 1. For a description of the RS232 Port interface, please refer to Appendix A.

Use a DB9 cable to connect the RS232 serial port on your device to the RS232 serial port on the CMS-6R4 back panel. When connecting external modems and other DCE devices, use a standard serial modem cable. When connecting PCs and other DTE devices, use a standard null modem cable.

4.4. Connecting Control Devices to the CMS-6R4

The CMS-6R4 can be controlled and conﬁgured via local serial connection, or controlled remotely via modem or TCP/IP network connection.

4.4.1. Control via Local PC

Use the supplied null modem cable to connect your PC COM port to one of the CMS-6R4's two RS232 System Setup Ports. The System Setup Ports are male, RS232C DB9 connectors, wired in a DTE conﬁguration. In the default state, the Setup Ports are conﬁgured for 9600 bps, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit.

4.4.2. Control via Modem

Connect your telephone line to the Phone Line port on the CMS-6R4 back panel. If necessary, conﬁgure the Modem Port as described in Section 5.5.4.

4.4.3. Connecting the Network Cable

The Network Port is an RJ45 Ethernet jack, for connection to a TCP/IP network. Connect your 10Base-T cable to the Network Port. Note that the CMS-6R4 includes a default IP address (192.168.168.168) and a default subnet mask (255.255.255.0.) When installing the CMS-6R4 in a working network environment, it is recommended to deﬁne network parameters as described in Section 5.5.2.

Note: The CMS-6R4 features a 10Base-T network interface. When connecting to a 100Base-T interface, most router switches will autosense to determine if the device is 100Base-T or 10Base-T, and then conﬁgure the network interface accordingly. If your router switch does not autosense, the network interface port must be manually set to 10Base-T.

This completes the CMS-6R4 installation instructions. Please proceed to the next Section for instructions regarding unit conﬁguration.

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5.1. Supervisor Mode and Non-Supervisor Mode

In order to restrict access to sensitive command functions, the CMS-6R4 features two operating modes; Supervisor Mode and Non-Supervisor Mode.

• Supervisor Mode: Allows access to all conﬁguration menus, switching functions and status screens. The Supervisor Mode status screens show On/Off conditions for all serial ports and switched outlets, and list all currently deﬁned system parameters.

• Non-Supervisor Mode: Allows access to port connection, switching and reboot commands, but does not allow access to conﬁguration functions. Non-Supervisors may only issue commands to, or view status of the ports and plugs that are speciﬁcally allowed by their password/account.

The CMS-6R4 will display a password prompt when the unit is contacted via the COM Port or Network Port. The password entered at this prompt determines whether the unit will start-up in Supervisor Mode or NonSupervisor Mode. If the password allows access to Supervisor Mode, then the Supervisor Mode will be active. If the password does not permit access to Supervisor Mode, then the Non-Supervisor Mode will be active. The process of deﬁning passwords and granting Supervisor rights is discussed in Section 5.4 and Section 5.5.1.1.

Notes:

• If you wish to restrict access to conﬁguration menus, you must

create at least one password that permits access to Supervisor Mode.

• If you do not create at least one password that permits access to

Supervisor Level commands, then the CMS-6R4 will always startup in Supervisor Mode, allowing unprotected access to conﬁguration and switching functions.

• If you do not create at least one password that permits Supervisor

Level commands, then the Password Prompt will not be displayed when you access the CMS-6R4 command mode.

• When the CMS-6R4 is contacted via the Web Interface, the

password prompt will also include a ﬁeld for the user name. The user name prompt is not displayed when the unit is contacted via the Text Interface.

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5.2. Communicating with the CMS-6R4

In order to conﬁgure the unit or invoke command functions, you must ﬁrst connect to the CMS-6R4 and access command mode. As discussed in Section 3, the CMS-6R4 offers two separate command interfaces: the Web Browser Interface, and the Text Interface.

The CMS-6R4 also offers three different methods for accessing command mode; via network, via external modem, or via local PC. The Web Browser Interface is only available when the CMS-6R4 is contacted via network, and the Text Interface is available via network, modem or local PC. The sections that follow describe the procedure for accessing the Web Browser Interface or Text Interface.

Note: Conﬁguration functions are only available when you have logged into the CMS-6R4 command mode using a password that permits access to the Supervisor Mode.

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Figure 5.1: Main Status Screen - Web Browser Interface (Sample Values Shown)

5.2.1. Accessing the Web Browser Interface

In order to use the Web Browser Interface, the CMS-6R4 must be connected to a TCP/IP network, and your PC must be equipped with a JavaScript enabled web browser (such as Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator.)

1. Start your JavaScript enabled Web Browser.

2. Key the CMS-6R4’s IP address (default = http://192.168.168.168) into the web browser’s address bar, and then press [Enter].

3. Password Prompt: The CMS-6R4 will display a prompt, which asks for your name and password. Key in a password that permits access to Supervisor Level commands, and then press [Enter] (Text Interface) or click on "OK" (Web Browser Interface.) Note that the password prompt will only be displayed if you have previously deﬁned a password/account that permits access to Supervisor Level Commands.

If a valid password is entered, the Main Status Screen will appear as shown in Figure 5.1.

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CMS-6R4 v1.00 Site ID: (undeﬁned)

-----+------------------+----------------+--------+---------+--------------+

-----+------------------+----------------+--------+---------+

“/H” for help. CMS>

Figure 5.2: Main Status Screen - Text Interface

5.2.2. Accessing the Text Interface

The Text Interface can be accessed via Network, modem or local PC. In order to access the Text Interface, your installation must include the following:

• Access Via Network: The CMS-6R4 must be connected to your TCP/IP Network, and your PC must include a communications program (such as Hyperterminal™.)

• Access Via Modem: A phone line must be connected to the CMS-6R4's Modem Port. Your PC Must include a communications program (such as Hyperterminal™.)

• Access Via Local PC: Your local PC must be connected to a CMS-6R4 RS232 COM Port. The local PC must include a communications program (such as Hyperterminal™.)

To access command mode via the Text Interface, proceed as follows:

1. The CMS-6R4 is transparent to parity and will accept 7 or 8 bit characters, but will always answer back at 8 bits, no parity. Make certain your communication program is set for the appropriate baud rate, bits, parity and Communications Port.

a) Via Modem: Start your communications program. Dial the number

for the line connected to the CMS-6R4's Phone Line port. Wait for the Connect message, then proceed to Step 2.

b) Via Local PC: Start your communications program and press

[Enter]. Wait for the connect message, then proceed to Step 2.

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c) Via Network: The CMS-6R4 includes a default IP address

(192.168.168.168), which allows you to contact the unit from any network node on the same subnet. When the CMS-6R4 is installed in a working network environment, it is recommended to redeﬁne the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address as described in Section 5.5.2.

i. Telnet to the CMS-6R4’s IP address. For example, if the IP

address is "192.168.168.168", then on a UNIX system, the Telnet command would be:

$ telnet 192.168.168.168 [Enter]

ii. If the Telnet connection is refused, this may mean that

either the IP Security feature has denied the connection (See Section 5.5.2.1), or that the unit is operating on a 100Base-T network that does not autosense for 10Base-T devices (see Section 4.4.3.)

2. Password: If you have not yet created a password that permits access to Supervisor Mode, the password prompt will not be displayed when the unit is accessed via the Text Interface.

a) If a password that permits access to Supervisor Mode has been

deﬁned, the unit will display the Password Prompt. Key in a password that permits access to Supervisor Mode, and press [Enter].

b) Note that the Password feature is case sensitive.

3. If a valid password is entered, the CMS-6R4 will display the Status Screen shown in Figure 5.2, followed by the "CMS>" Command Prompt.

5.3. System SetUp Port

Port 1 is designated as a System SetUp Port, and will therefore, always permit access to Supervisor Mode. In order to ensure that access to command functions is always available, the Supervisor Mode cannot be disabled at Port 1, and the Port Mode for Port 1 cannot be set to "Buffer" or "Passive" mode.

Note: Port 2 can also function as a Setup Port, providing that the Port Mode is set to "Any-to-Any" or "Modem", and the Supervisor Mode is enabled.

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5.4. Password Functions

The CMS-6R4's password directory allows you to deﬁne up to 32 passwords. These passwords are not only used to protect access to the CMS-6R4 unit, but are also used to determine the type of commands that each user will be allowed to invoke, and the ports and switched outlets that each user will be allowed to control.

Passwords that have access to Supervisor Mode are allowed to change conﬁguration parameters and may connect to any CMS-6R4 port and switch any CMS-6R4 outlet. On the other hand, passwords which are denied access to Supervisor Mode are not allowed to change conﬁguration parameters, and are restricted to the ports and outlets speciﬁcally allowed by that password. The password directory feature is described in greater detail in Section 5.5.1.1.

Note that once you have deﬁned at least one password that permits access to Supervisor Mode, the CMS-6R4 will display a password prompt whenever you attempt to access command mode. Supervisor Level commands are summarized in Section 10.2 of this User’s Guide.

Notes:

• If you do not deﬁne at least one password that permits access to Supervisor Mode, then Supervisor Level commands will be available to all ports, and port access and conﬁguration functions will not be password protected.

• If you wish to restrict users from changing CMS-6R4 conﬁguration parameters or connecting to restricted ports, you must deﬁne at least one password that permits access to Supervisor Mode as described in Section 5.5.1.1.

• If the unit is reset to default parameters, all passwords will be erased, and Supervisor Level commands will be available at all ports, without password protection.

Note that if you wish to completely deny a given port’s access to Supervisor Mode (even with a Supervisor password), the Port Parameters menus (/P) can be used to disable the Supervisor Mode at the Network Port and at any RS232 Port except for Port 1 (the System SetUp Port.)

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5.5. Configuration Menus

As described in the sections that follow, conﬁguration parameters can be selected via the Web Browser Interface or Text Interface. Although the Web Browser and Text Interface provide two separate means for selecting parameters, both interfaces allow access to essentially the same set of parameters, and parameters selected via one interface will also be applied to the other.

Web Browser Interface:

conﬁguration menus; a row of buttons will be displayed along the left hand edge of the screen. Note the following:

• Newly selected parameters will not be activated until you click the

"Apply" button.

• Click "Switch Panel" to return to the main status screen.

Text Interface:

command to access the desired menu. Note the following:

• To exit from a parameters menu, press the [Esc] key.

The following sections describe options and parameters that can be accessed via each of the conﬁguration menus.

Note: Conﬁguration menus are only available when the Supervisor Mode is active. Conﬁguration menus are not available if you have logged in using a password that does not permit access to Supervisor Level commands.

5.5.1. The System Parameters Menu

The System Parameters Menus allow you to select parameters such as the Site I.D. Message, Command Conﬁrmation and other options and, in the Text Interface it is also used to create passwords/accounts (In the Web Browser Interface, passwords are created via the "Users" button in the Setup Menu.

Refer to the Help Screen (/H), then enter the appropriate

Click the "Setup" button to gain access to the

• Web Browser Interface: Click the "Setup" button to access the Setup

Menus, and then click the "System Parameters" button. The System Parameters Menu will be displayed as shown in Figure 5.3.

• Text Interface: Type /F and press [Enter]. The System Parameters

Menu will be displayed as shown in Figure 5.4.

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Figure 5.3: System Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface

SYSTEM PARAMETERS:

1. Site ID: (undeﬁned)

2. Command Conﬁrmation: On

3. Automated Mode: Off

4. Manual Switch Button: On

5. Command Prompt: CMS

6. Password on Dial Back: Off

7. Dial Back Attempts: 3

8. Dial Back Delay: 30 Secs

9. Create/Edit user password

Enter Selection, Press <ESC> to Exit ...

Figure 5.4: System Parameters Menu - Text Interface

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