Network Technologies SERIMUX-SECURE 8, RACKMUX-T15-RS16, RACKMUX-T15-RS8 Installation Manual

NTI

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RACKMUX®Series

RACKMUX-T15-RS16/8

Rack Mount Console Terminal Drawer with

Console Switch

Installation and Operation Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................................................1

Console Terminal.........................................................................................................................................................1

Console Switch............................................................................................................................................................2

MATERIALS....................................................................................................................................................................3

FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS......................................................................................................................................4

1. INSTALLATION..........................................................................................................................................................5

1.1 Rack Mounting Instructions ...................................................................................................................................5

1.2 TERMINAL vs. SERIMUX Cable Connections......................................................................................................6

1.3 Connect Devices, Hosts, and Power.....................................................................................................................6

1.4 Connect the SERIMUX and TERMINAL to a Network.........................................................................................7

1.5 Power Up The RACKMUX.....................................................................................................................................7

2. GETTING STARTED ..................................................................................................................................................8

2.1 Setup The TERMINAL...........................................................................................................................................8

2.1.1 Entering TERMINAL Setup..............................................................................................................................8

2.1.2 Setup Directory................................................................................................................................................8

2.1.3 Changing The TERMINAL Operating Parameters..........................................................................................8

F2- Genrl SETUP Menu ........................................................................................................................................9

F4- Comm SETUP Menu.......................................................................................................................................9

2.1.4 Saving and Exiting Setup.................................................................................................................................9

2.2 Connect to the SERIMUX......................................................................................................................................9

3. USING THE SERIMUX CONSOLE SWITCH...........................................................................................................11

3.1 Administrator Controls........................................................................................................................................12

3.1 1 Login as the administrator .............................................................................................................................12

3.1.2 Port List..........................................................................................................................................................13

3.1.3 Port Settings ..................................................................................................................................................14

3.1.3.1 Port serial settings...................................................................................................................................16

3.1.3.2 Modem settings.......................................................................................................................................18

3.1.3.3 Port data buffer........................................................................................................................................19

3.1.4 User List.........................................................................................................................................................20

3.1.5 User Settings .................................................................................................................................................21

3.1.5.1 Port access..............................................................................................................................................22

3.1.5.2 Copy User Settings..................................................................................................................................22

3.1.6 Advanced Settings.........................................................................................................................................23

3.1.6.1 Change administrator password..............................................................................................................23

3.1.6.2 Firmware..................................................................................................................................................24

3.2. User Controls......................................................................................................................................................26

3.2.1 User "Accessible host list" screen .................................................................................................................26

3.2.2 User main menu ............................................................................................................................................27

3.2.3 Port List screen..............................................................................................................................................28

3.2.4 User Terse mode...........................................................................................................................................29

3.2.4.1 Terse mode commands...........................................................................................................................29

3.2.5 Initialize SERIMUX Console Switch to default settings.................................................................................30

4. USING THE TERMINAL...........................................................................................................................................32

4.1 How To Setup The TERMINAL ...........................................................................................................................32

4.1.1 Entering TERMINAL Setup............................................................................................................................32

4.1.2 Saving and Exiting Setup...............................................................................................................................32

4.1.3 Setup Directory..............................................................................................................................................32

4.2 Changing The TERMINAL Operating Parameters..............................................................................................33

F1- Disp SETUP Menu..........................................................................................................................................33

F2- Genrl SETUP Menu..........................................................................................................................................33

F3- Keybd SETUP Menu........................................................................................................................................34

F4- Comm SETUP Menu........................................................................................................................................34

F5- Misc SETUP Menu...........................................................................................................................................35

F6-Tabs SET-UP Menu ..........................................................................................................................................35

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F7- FKeys SET-UP Definition Setup Menu ............................................................................................................35

F8- Ansbk SET-UP Menu.......................................................................................................................................36

F9- Lan Setup Menu...............................................................................................................................................36

F10- Colr1 Set-up Menu.........................................................................................................................................36

F11- Colr2 Set-up Menu.........................................................................................................................................37

4.3 Local Keyboard Commands................................................................................................................................40

4.4 TERMINAL Command Guide..............................................................................................................................41

4.4.1 Commands Supported in ASCII Personalities...............................................................................................41

5.4.2 Variable Values for Table 8 Commands........................................................................................................48

4.5 ANSI Command Guide.......................................................................................................................................52

4.5.1 VT100, VT220 and Console ANSI Command Guide ....................................................................................52

4.5.2 VT52 Command Guide..................................................................................................................................59

4.6 Using Printer Server via Ethernet Connection.....................................................................................................60

4.6.1 Basic Setup....................................................................................................................................................60

4.6.2 Setup for LPD ................................................................................................................................................61

4.6.3 LPD printing...................................................................................................................................................62

4.6.4 Setup for TFTP..............................................................................................................................................62

4.6.5 TFTP Printing.................................................................................................................................................62

4.7 On-Screen Display (OSD) ..................................................................................................................................63

4.7.1 Standard Controls..........................................................................................................................................63

4.7.2 OSD Control Menu ........................................................................................................................................63

4.7.2.1 OSD Main Menu......................................................................................................................................63

4.7.2.2 Brightness/Contrast Menu.......................................................................................................................64

4.7.2.3 Color Menu..............................................................................................................................................64

4.7.2.4 Position Menu..........................................................................................................................................64

4.7.2.5 Setup Menu.............................................................................................................................................65

4.8 Keyboard Functions.............................................................................................................................................66

4.8.1 Number Pad...................................................................................................................................................67

5. HARDWARE INFORMATION...................................................................................................................................68

5.1 Hardware Specifications: TERMINAL..................................................................................................................68

5.2 Hardware Specifications: SERIMUX ...................................................................................................................68

5.3 CPU-to-RACKMUX Ethernet Crossover Cable...................................................................................................69

5.4 Serial Port Cabling...............................................................................................................................................69

5.5 Serial Port Pinouts...............................................................................................................................................69

5.6 Cable Adapters....................................................................................................................................................70

5.7 SERIMUX Ethernet Pinouts.................................................................................................................................71

5.8 TERMINAL Connector Pin Assignments.............................................................................................................72

5.9 Dimensional Drawings.........................................................................................................................................73

INDEX............................................................................................................................................................................74

WARRANTY INFORMATION.......................................................................................................................................74

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TABLE OF FIGURES

Figure 1- Mount RACKMUX to rack...................................................................................................................................................5

Figure 2- Distinction of connections between TERMINAL and SERIMUX.........................................................................................6

Figure 3- Connect serial devices, printer, and power supply .............................................................................................................6

Figure 4- Connect to a Local Area Network (LAN).............................................................................................................................7

Figure 5- Fields in the Setup menu display which function keys to press for submenus ...................................................................8

Figure 6- Startup- Accessible host list .............................................................................................................................................10

Figure 7- Administrator main menu..................................................................................................................................................12

Figure 8- The Port list displays the status of all ports ......................................................................................................................13

Figure 9- The Port settings menu ....................................................................................................................................................14

Figure 10- Control Codes for in-band disconnect sequence............................................................................................................15

Figure 11- Port serial settings menu................................................................................................................................................16

Figure 12- Modem settings menu....................................................................................................................................................18

Figure 13- Port data buffer...............................................................................................................................................................19

Figure 14- User List .........................................................................................................................................................................20

Figure 15- User settings menu.........................................................................................................................................................21

Figure 16- Port access list for User 01.............................................................................................................................................22

Figure 17- Administrator's Advanced settings menu........................................................................................................................23

Figure 18- Firmware menu...............................................................................................................................................................24

Figure 19- The SERIMUX is waiting to save its firmware.................................................................................................................25

Figure 20- A user with limited host port access ...............................................................................................................................26

Figure 21- User main menu.............................................................................................................................................................27

Figure 22- A limited user accessible Port list...................................................................................................................................28

Figure 23- User port in Terse mode.................................................................................................................................................29

Figure 24- Location of RESET button..............................................................................................................................................30

Figure 25- Fields in the Setup menu display which function keys to press for submenus ...............................................................32

Figure 26- OSD Controls .................................................................................................................................................................63

Figure 27- Keyboard Layout ............................................................................................................................................................66

Figure 28- Keys of the Number Pad ................................................................................................................................................67

List of Tables

Table 1- Main Setup Menu (F12) Exit Functions................................................................................................................................9

Table 2- SERIMUX Port Characteristics..........................................................................................................................................31

Table 3- Main Setup Menu (F12) Exit Functions..............................................................................................................................32

Table 4- Programmable Keys..........................................................................................................................................................36

Table 5- Color Setup Menu..............................................................................................................................................................37

Table 6- Color Palettes....................................................................................................................................................................38

Table 7- Local Keyboard Commands in Native Mode......................................................................................................................40

Table 8- Commands Supported in ASCII Personalities ...................................................................................................................41

Table 9 -Supported VT100,VT220 and Console ANSI Commands .................................................................................................52

Table 10- VT52 Mode Escape Sequences ......................................................................................................................................59

Table 11- Number Pad Keys............................................................................................................................................................67

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NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH

INTRODUCTION

The RACKMUX-T15-RS16 Rackmount Console Terminal Drawer with 16 port Console Switch (RACKMUX) places a VT100/ANSI Terminal and a Console Switch right in the rack for space-saving, convenient control of SUN or PC-based headl ess servers, routers, and firewalls. The LCD monitor terminal drawer eliminates the need for an external laptop or table-to p dumb terminal. The Console Switch delivers control of up to 16 serial devices via Ethernet, LAN or dial-up modem connections. It enables unlimited access to remote network management, providing optimum system performance and availability.

Optional:

• RACKMUX-T15-RS8 Rackmount Console Terminal Drawer with 8 port Console Switch

• Anti-glare protective glass for the LCD- Add G to the model number (i.e. RACKMUX-T15G-RS16)

• RL-T15-TEL- Mounting bracket for 2-post style Telco Rack

Console Terminal

The Console Terminal (TERMINAL) is easy to install and configure for either of the following commu nication modes: ¾ RS232 Terminal (using an RS-232 port for serial console connection). Use this configuration of the C onsole Terminal with

the Console Switch to control multiple servers.

¾ Telnet Terminal (using an RJ45 10Base-T network port for Ethernet telnet console connection). The Ethernet connection can

be used with any 10Mb-compatible Ethernet host adapter, but is most suited for use with SUN RSC (Remote System Control) Ethernet ports, since these provide the same functionality as serial (ttya) console ports. This connection supports up to 12 telnet sessions to different servers. The state of each server session is preserved by the terminal. Terminal sessions can be switched via hot-keys. When using the Ethernet telnet connection, the Terminal Drawer can be connected to multiple servers via an Ethernet switch. However, it is advisable that the network used to connect the server consoles remains private for security reasons.

Note: Both RS232 serial and Ethernet telnet connections cannot be active at the same time.

The TERMINAL is a general purpose character terminal drawer offering full transaction capabilities and is largely pre - configured for most applications. It was designed in conjunction with SUN Microsystems to ensure flawless compatibility with all SUN servers. It is also compatible with most racks, including the Sun StorEdge 72", Sun Fire, and most EIA 19" racks. This console drawer is the ideal solution for controlling web servers, DNS servers, mail servers and other equipment that lack video card capability, such as the SUN Netra systems and HP servers.

Features

• Entire unit is only 1U (1.75") high.

• High-quality metal construction (ideal for most industrial and commercial settings)

• 15" TFT Rack Mount LCD Monitor features a wide viewing angle.

• Screen size: 80x24 characters plus status line.

• Keyboard lock prevents unauthorized use

• 800x600 resolution.

• LCD Display controls (using on-screen menu).

• 83-key keyboard.

• Supports RSC capabilities.

• Serial and parallel slave-printer ports.

• Includes rack mount kit suitable for SUN and most EIA 19" racks

• Fits 22" to 36" rack depths via adjustable mounting brackets.

• Connects to 10BaseT Ethernet port

Multiple RS-232 Emulations:

• ADDS A2 • TV1925 • WY-60

• PC TERM • VT52 • WY-100

• PCG Alpha • VT100 • WY-120

• Console ANSI • VT220 • WY-325

• TVI910+ • WY-50+

Compatibility

• Compatible with any SUN or PC-based headless server.

• Communicates with routers, bridges, firewalls, and hubs

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Console Switch

The Console Switch (SERIMUX) includes a text-based menu for easy connection management for administrators. Using a terminal emulator the menu provides a quick means for user serial connection changes and device control.

The Console Switch (SERIMUX) is a serial port router that allows links (or connections) between multiple pairs of RS-232 asynchronous serial ports. The main purpose of the switch is to enable users to manage several serial devices from local or remote locations (using external modems). Devices include routers, DSU's, servers, switches or any other equipment allowing serial operation using RS232 interface. Users can work locally (using a VT100 or ANSI serial console or a CPU with a terminal program (i.e. HyperTerminal)) or from remote locations.

Each SERIMUX port has to be configured for serial communication (baud rate, parity, etc) within the specifications of the attached serial device, but the configurations of the two devices linked by the SERIMUX do not need to match. Various parameters (communication speed, hardware and/or software flow control, timeout, etc) can be selected for each SERIMUX port. Devices may be either locally connected or connected through attached modems.

Each SERIMUX port can be configured as either a host or user port. Serial hosts (such as servers, switches etc.) are connected to host ports, while serial user devices (such as a terminal or serial console) are connected to user ports.

The SERIMUX Console Switch supports two operator levels: user and administrator. Users login at user ports and connect to serial devices attached at host ports. The administrator (logged in at any user port) and users with administrative privil eges can see and/or modify various port or user parameters.

Features

The SERIMUX provides secure, flexible management of servers, routers, switches, and other networked devices. Key features include:

• Eliminates the need to connect each device to an ASCII terminal or PC

• Connect up to 32 devices with different baud rates, parity, and character length. Each switch also has one RJ45

connector for the local terminal

• Provides out-of-band access to network devices (servers, routers, network switches, and any other network devices

allowing console operation using RS232)

• No inadvertent "break" signals are generated to cause unintentional rebooting of SUN computers

• Available with an optional 48V DC-DC power converter for telecom environments

• Two operator levels (administrator and user)

• Switching is simplified with programmable device names and menu-drive n device selection

• Built-in data buffers save the most RS232 console output from each connected device, which simplifies troubleshooting

failures

• Local commands can be directed via VT52, VT100, ANSI serial console, a PC with a terminal emulation program, or any

compliant terminal

• The SERIMUX can be power cycled without halting a SUN host computer

• Gain access to servers without interrupting service to end-users; maintain optimal up-time

• Manage server farms or data centers via serial ports and standard external modems

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MATERIALS

Materials Supplied with the NTI RACKMUX-T15-RS16 Rackmount Console Terminal Drawer with Console Switch:

110-240VAC, 50 or 60Hz-12VDC/4A AC Adapter

RJ45F-T – DB25M Console Adapter

CD and Quick Start Guide 2 rear mounting brackets w/ 4 nuts 8- #10-32x¾” screws and cage nuts

Materials Not Supplied, but REQUIRED:

Serial cable with at least one RJ45 male end for connection to the Console Switch from each device to be connected. See Interconnection Cable Wiring Method on page 29 for cable pinout.

Note: In order to comply with FCC standards, the SERIMUX requires the use of a shielded Category 5 cable connected to the Ethernet Interface

DB25M-RJ45F-C Modem Adapter

DB25F- RJ45F Console Adapter

DB9F-RJ45F Serial Adapter

2 Keys for Lock

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1 2

3 4 5

Front View RACKMUX-T15-RS16

Rear View RACKMUX-T15-RS16

FEA TURES AND FUNCTIONS

1. Power Button- press to turn the LCD monitor ON and OFF

2. Power LED- indicates operation status

Green=Power-On, Video Input Signal OK Red = Suspend / Stand-by, or no Video Input Signal

3. Menu Button- press to turn ON the OSD menu

4. Up Arrow Button- press to move the cursor in the OSD menu up

5. Down Arrow Button- press to move the cursor in the OSD menu down

6. Select Button- press to select a menu item (when OSD menu is ON) or press to auto adjust the video quality (when OSD

menu is OFF)

7. NumLock LED- illuminates when the number lock is ON

8. CapsLock LED- illuminates when the keyboard is locked to type all capital letters

9. Scroll Lock LED- illuminates when the Scroll Lock keyboard feature is ON.

10. Fn LED- illuminates when the number pad features are enabled.

11. Keyboard- for manual data entry and computer control

12. LCD Display- for viewing the video signal from the connected CPU

13. Key Lock- to secure the keyboard in a closed position preventing unauthorized use

14. Auto Shut OFF Switch- automatically shuts OFF the LCD display when the monitor is folded down

15. 12VDC- Power Socket- for connection of 12VDC AC adapter

16. Ethernet-RJ45 Connector- Ethernet 10/100- for TERMINAL connection to Ethernet

17. RJ45 Connectors- for attaching CAT5 cables from serial devices

18. Parallel- Female SUB D 25 connector- for attaching local printer with parallel printer cable

19. Serial -Male S UB D 9 connector- for attaching a local printer serially

20. Reset- button to reset SERIMUX to factory default settings

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1. INSTALLATION

1.1 Rack Mounting Instructions

The RACKMUX was designed to be mounted to a rack and includes mounting flanges to make attachment easy.

1. Determine the mounting height in the rack for the drawer. It should be a height comfortable to use the keyboard and see the LCD display. Mark holes in each of the 4 corner cabinet rails at points all level with each other.

2. Secure the rear brackets to the rear rack cabinet rails at the holes marked in step 1 using #10-32x3/4” screws and cage nuts (supplied). Be sure to tighten the screws securely.

3. Lift the keyboard into position and line the studs on the left and right sides up with the slotted openings in the rear br acket. Apply the nuts (supplied) to the studs but do not tighten the nuts yet.

FYI: There are 5 mounting studs provided on each side of the RACKMUX. Depending on the depth of the rack and distance apart of the cabinet rails, the position of the rear bracket may make all 5 studs available for use. In this case, apply the 2 nuts to the studs furthest apart from each other on each side.

4. Slide the drawer in until the top holes in the front bracket flanges line up with the holes marked in step 1. Secure the front brackets on the drawer to the front cabinet rails using #10-32x3/4” screws and cage nuts (supplied). Be sure to tighten the screws securely. Then tighten the nuts applied in step 3.

Front Cabinet

Front bracket

Front bracket flange on drawer

flange on drawer

Front Cabinet

Rail

Drawer

Stud on drawer

Rear bracket overlapping

Rear bracket overlapping drawer

drawer

(Rear edge

(Rear edge of drawer)

of drawer)

Rear Cabinet

Rail

Rear bracket

flange

Secure bracket to rail using two

screws and nuts

Apply nuts (supplied) to studs and

Apply nuts (supplied) to studs and secure rear brackets to drawer.

secure rear brackets to drawer.

(supplied)

Figure 1- Mount RACKMUX to rack

Secure bracket to rail using two

screws and nuts

(supplied)

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1.2 TERMINAL vs. SERIMUX Cable Connections

The connectors on the rear of the RACKMUX are split between those for the TERMINAL connections, and those for the SERIMUX connections (see Fig. 2).

Rear View of RACKMUX

Console Switch (SERIMUX)

ETHERNE SERIAL

12VDC

PARALLEL

RESET

910111213141516

12345678

Cons ole Terminal (TERMINAL)

Figure 2- Distinction of connections between TERMINAL and SERIMUX

1.3 Connect Devices, Hosts, and Power

1. Connect each serial device or host to be connected by the SERIMUX to any port labeled "1" through "16" using a DTE

or DCE type serial cable. It may be necessary to add one of the cable adapters (supplied) detailed in "Cable Adapters" (page 95) between the device port on the serial device or host and the RJ45 connector.

Note: There are two types of serial devices, data communication equipment (DCE)(i.e. modem) and data terminal equipment (DTE) (i.e. CPU), each having different connector pin assignments. The cable adapters (see Materials on page 3) make the proper connections.

2. If connecting a printer, connect either a serial printer cable to the remaining male SUB D 9 connector or a parallel printer cable to the female SUB D 25 connector (see Fig. 3).

3. Connect the 12VDC AC adapter to the power jack labeled "12VDC".

Attach local printer either by serial cable to "Serial"

12 VDC

ADAPTER

or by parallel ca ble to "Par a lle l"

ETHERNE

12VDC

PARALLEL

SERIAL

Rear View of RACKMUX

910111213141516

RJ45 Male Connector

Ethernet cable

ROUTER

FIREWALL

SERVER

Figure 3- Connect serial devices, printer, and power supply

RESET

12345678

PBX

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1.4 Connect the SERIMUX and TERMINAL to a Network

To control the SERIMUX and TERMINAL through a network connected PC, connect a CAT5 Ethernet network cable to the connector marked "ETHERNET". Then connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a 10/100 BaseT switch or hub. (See Fig. 4.)

LAN

Ethernet cable

RJ45 Male Connector

ETHERN E

12VDC

SERIAL PARALLEL

910111213141516

RESET

12345678

Rear View of RACKMUX

Figure 4- Connect to a Local Area Network (LAN)

Alternatively, the RACKMUX may be directly connected to PC using a CAT5 Crossover cable. See page 67 for specifications.

1.5 Power Up The RACKMUX

1. Connect the AC adapter to a power source.

2. Using the key, unlock the drawer and slide the keyboard and LCD Display out far enoug h to raise the display to a comfortable viewing angle.

3. Press the Power button (page 4, item 1) on the LCD monitor.

4. Adjust the screen's brightness and contrast with the controls located on the LCD monitor– as needed. See page 45 for more on OSD controls.

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2. GETTING STARTED

Introduction

This chapter covers basic configuration topics. Included is information on setting up the TERMINAL to control the SERIMUX.

1. Using the instruction under “Setup The Terminal” below (or more detailed instruction on page 31), setup the TERMINAL to make connection to the SERIMUX. Configure the terminal as follows:

• Ethernet Mode set to OFF (F4 menu)

• Baud rate at 9600 bps (F4 menu)

• 8 bits (F4 menu)

• no parity (F4 menu)

• 1 stop bit (F4 menu)

• no flow control (F4 menu)

• ANSI or VT100 terminal mode (F2 menu).

Within the SERIMUX firmware, the "CONSOLE" port is the internal connection between the TERMINAL and the SERIMUX. For consistency, when Port 0 is mentioned within this manual, it refers to the connection made by the TERMINAL.

2.1 Setup The TERMINAL

To control the SERIMUX some initial settings must be configured in the TERMINAL.

2.1.1 Entering TERMINAL Setup

Hold down the <ALT> key and press the <Esc> key to enter Setup mode. When entering Setup, any text on the screen temporarily disappears, and the main SETUP directory appears (See Figure 5). When leaving the Setup mode, the main SETUP directory disappears, and any text that was on the screen will reappear.

2.1.2 Setup Directory

The fields at the bottom of the screen show the various setup menus where the terminal's operating parameters can be changed and the function key to press to immediately display any menu.

Figure 5- Fields in the Setup menu display which function keys to press for submenus

2.1.3 Changing The TERMINAL Operating Parameters

To select one of the setup menus shown, press the indicated function key.

- The screen for that menu appears with the name highlighted.

- The fields at the middle of the screen indicate the parameters that can be changed in that menu.

- The top line identifies the keys to press to highlight the parameter fields and change the settings.

The procedure is: (1) Use arrow key to highlight the parameter field to be changed. (2) Use the Spacebar to change the parameter.

<F12> always returns the user to the top menu.

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The following lists only what is necessary to connect to SERIMUX. For a complete list of features, see page 30.

F2- Genrl SETUP Menu

Personality set to Digital Equipment VT-100 or Console ANSI

F4- Comm SETUP Menu

Baud Rate set to 9600 Ethernet Mode set to OFF to set the communication routing by Serial Port. Data / Stop Bits set to send and receive 8-bits data with one stop bit Xmt Handshake set to None Parity set to none

2.1.4 Saving and Exiting Setup

The first menu seen when entering Setup serves as a directory to the other Setup menus. To exit Setup or any submenu, press <F12>. Pressing <F12> will return the display to the main Setup directory and with another press of <F12> the user will exit Setup.

The highlighted field at the right of the screen gives the user the choice of saving or not saving parameter changes into memory before returning the TERMINAL to the normal operating mode. Settings changed will effect the operating envi ronment until the TERMINAL is powered-down. Setting changes will only be restored at power-up if they are saved before exiting Setup.

NOTE: If settings are not saved before exiting Setup, any new selections will be lost when the RACKMUX is powereddown.

To save Setup selections

exiting Setup. (Table 1 describes your options for exiting Setup.) Depress <F12> to leave Setup and return to the normal display mode.

, depress the Spacebar to change the save field at the right side of the screen from NO to YES before

Table 1- Main Setup Menu (F12) Exit Functions Option Function

No Returns terminal to normal operating mode without saving parameters changes for power up Yes

Shift + Esc

For changes to the TERMI”NAL settings to take effect, the RACKMUX must be power cycled. Disconnect power from the AC adapter and reconnect.

Saves all changes (operating parameter, tabs, key definition, and answerback message); returns terminal To its normal operating mode. Restores all setting (operating parameters, tabs, key definitions, and answerback message) to their factory default values.

2.2 Connect to the SERIMUX

1. Press [ Enter ] on the keyboard to be recognized as the default SERIMUX user. The "Accessible host list" for "User01",

logged in at "Port00" will be displayed (see Fig 6). By default, all ports are configured as Host ports and all are accessible.

NOTE: If the user menu does not display re-initialize the SERIMUX following the "Initialize SERIMUX Console Switch to default settings" instructions on page 30.

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2. To connect to an attached CPU, enter the number of the port the CPU is connected to and press [Enter].

Figure 6- Startup- Accessible host list

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3. USING THE SERIMUX CONSOLE SWITCH

The SERIMUX Console Switch is controlled using the TERMINAL and menu-driven integrated software. The SERIMUX can be easily configured using the TERMINAL with a keyboard-controlled menu to modify various parameters and

options for each port to be connected to a device. The administrator menu can be accessed by the administrator for full feature control, or the user menu, by any user, for more restricted control of port connections.

The SERIMUX supports 2 operator levels, administrator and user, each with separate password pr otection for security.

• The administrator logs in using an administrator password (see next page for login procedure)

administrator name : ADMINISTRATOR or ROOT (all capital letters) default administrator password : NTI (all capital letters)

• Users login using a password set by the administrator

FYI: Users may be granted administrative access rights by the administrator.

The administrator and any user with administrative rights is able to:

• view / modify port parameters;

• view / modify user parameters and user access rights to ports;

• disconnect ports, logout users etc.

The administrator name cannot be changed.

To change the administrator password, see page 23.

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3.1 Administrator Controls

3.1 1 Login as the administrator

1. The TERMINAL must first be configured (and is typically delivered preconfigured) as described on page 8 under "Getting Started”.

Note: The administrator can only login from the TERMINAL connection (serially). Be sure that the Ethernet Mode is set to OFF (page 9) before trying to login as administrator.

2. Press [ Enter ] on the keyboard and the port will open to the "Accessible host list" for "User01", logged in at "Port00".

3. Press [Esc] to logout, and [Y] to confirm. A message will be displayed "Disconnecting user now"

4. Press [Spacebar] or [Enter]. A prompt requesting a Username will appear.

5. Enter

6. Enter

Note: This will only enter the administrator mode if the administrator password has no t yet been changed from "NTI".

FYI: If SERIMUX is not at initial power-ON, omit steps 2 and 3 above to login.

Figure 7- Administrator main menu

FYI: The Administrator main menu will also appear if a user with administrative privileges presses [4] from the User main menu.

From the Administrator main menu, the following options are possible

Function Description Keystroke

Port List Display the port list [1] Port settings View or modify any port settings [2] Port disconnect Disconnect any port and logout the user logged in or connected to the port [3] + [port

User list Display the user list [4] User settings View or modify user settings [5] User disconnect/logout Disconnect and logout any user connected to a port [6] Advanced settings View or modify advanced administrative settings (pg 17) [7] Return to user menu Leave the administrative menu and return to the User main menu [9] Logout Logout from SERIMUX [0]

ADMINISTRATOR or ROOT (all capital letters) and press [Enter]. A prompt for a password will appear. NTI (all capital letters) and press [Enter]. The Administrator main menu will appear for user ROOT on port 0.

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3.1.2 Port List

From the Administrator main menu, press [1] to display the Port List.

Figure 8- The Port list displays the status of all ports

The Port list displays the following information:

Column Heading Description

Port Port number and name Log Index number of the user logged in at the port Con The number of another port (Pxx) connected to that port . If the administrator is

logged in, "Adm" will be displayed U/H Port type- User or Host Mdm Modem connection status: Y if modem is connected , - if not BaudRate Port transmitter and receiver speed Serial Character size, parity, and stop bit number Flow Flow control method- hard (RTS/CTS), soft (Xon/Xoff), both, or none Xon/Xoff Special characters used as soft flow control sequence Discon In-band disconnect sequence (1 character, 3 character, or none) DscTime Remaining time until self-disconnection due to port receiver inactivity (see

below)

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FYI: RE: DscTime ( Disconnect Time) The value shown in the Port list is derived from various sources depending on the type of connection active at the time.

- If a user is logged into a port as just a user, the time shown will be the remaining time based on the user's

timeout setting.

- If a user is logged in with administrative privileges and performing administrative tasks, the time will be based

on the administrator's timeout setting, not based on the user's timeout setting.

- If two ports are connected to each other, and one port has a lower timeout setting than the other, the lower

setting will be shown in the DscTime column and control the connection.

- Press [N] to display port information for ports greater than 16, and then [P] to see the previous page.

- Press [R] to refresh the information displayed

- Press [Esc] or [Spacebar] to return to the Administrator main menu

3.1.3 Port Settings

From the Administrator main menu, press [2]-[x]-[Enter] where x is the number of the port to display the port settings for.

Figure 9- The Port settings menu

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From the Port settings menu, the configuration of each port can be viewed and changed.

Setting Description Value

Port name Change the port name Max. 15 characters Port type Host or User H or U In-band disconnect sequence

Select characters to use for in-

band disconnect sequence

1 + code for 1-character sequence (see Fig. 6 below) 3 + desired characters for 3-character sequence 0- for no disconnect sequence

T- display Control code list Connection Timeout

Time left before connection will be broken due to receiver inactivity

0-90 minutes. If 0 is selected, the connection will

never timeout. Serial settings Display serial settings menu N/a Modem settings Display modem settings menu N/a View port data buffer

View the last 1016 characters received and transmitted to/from

N/a

the port

VT100 displaying delay

Reset Port settings to default

When [3] is pressed to change the in-band disconnect sequence, the choices provided are 0, 1, 3, or T. Pressing a [T] will bring up a Control code list containing key sequences used for 1-character sequences, and the ASCII codes associated with each. (See Fig 6) To set a 1-character sequence, press [1], then the code from the table associated with the desired sequence.

Note: If the 3-character disconnect sequence is enabled , the string: [CR][LF]<3-char sequence>[CR][LF] has to be received to break the connection (7 characters). The [CR] and [LF] ASCII characters stand for 13 and 10 decimal codes (ASCII Carriage Return and Line Feed) respectively.

FYI: If the 1-character sequence is selected, the connected device will not receive the disconnect character. If the 3-character sequence is selected, it will be sent to the connected device, prior to breaking the connection.

Figure 10- Control Codes for in-band disconnect sequence

- When selecting each new port setting values, press [Esc] or [Spacebar] to cancel, or press [Enter] to save.

- Press [>] (greater than symbol) to display the current settings for the next port.

- Press [<] (less than symbol) to display the current settings for the previous port

- Press [Esc] or [Spacebar] to return to the "Administrator main menu"

Modify the displaying extra delay 0 = None,1 = normal, 2 = double, or 3 = triple

Restores factory default port

"None" value can be used if the display is faster (i.e. with a

terminal emulator, like HyperTerminal, running on a PC); the

other values are useful if real terminals or slower serial

devices are used as user/administrator consoles.

A confirmation "Y" will be required

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3.1.3.1 Port serial settings

From the "Port settings" menu, press [5] to display the "Port serial settings" menu. Using this menu, the administrator can adjust the serial settings of each port, or copy the current port serial settings and paste them to another port or to all ports.

Figure 11- Port serial settings menu

3.1.3.1.1 Baud rate

Any baud rate (serial speed) between 50 bps - 128Kbps can be selected, (except for port 0, between 300 bps - 115.2 Kbps). To modify the port serial speed (baud rate);

– press [1], – enter the new value or press [T] for a table listing standard baud rates supported, – and press [Enter]. A confirmation will be required for non-standard baud rate values.

3.1.3.1.2 Data bit

The data bit number can be 5, 6, 7, 8, (except for port 0: 7 or 8). To modify the data bit number;

– press [2], – then the bit number: 5, 6, 7, 8

3.3.1.3 Stop Bit

The stop bit number can be 1, 2, 1.5 or 2.5, (except for port 0: 1 or 2 stop bits). To modify the stop bit number;

– press [3], – then [1] or [2] or [A] or [B] to select 1, 2, 1.5 or 2.5 stop bits respectively.

3.1.3.1.4 Parity

Parity is set by pressing [4], then [N] for none, [E] for even, or [O] for odd.

3.3.1.5 Flow Control

The flow control (hand shaking) can be hardware (RTS/CTS or out-band), software (Xon/Xoff or in-band), both or non e. To select the flow control;

– press [5], – then [H] or [S] or [B] or [N] respectively.

Note: If "N" for "none" is selected, data may be lost when sending large (greater than 1000 byte) data packets. Note: If a modem is attached to the port, and hardware and/or software flow control is used, the appropriate command

may be added to the modem initialization string:

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Flow control Command 1 Command 2

None – – RTS/CTS (hardware) &K3 \Q3 Xon/Xoff (software) &K4 \Q1 Both &K6 disable flow control (not necessary) &K0 \Q0

Consult your modem user manual or the modem AT command manual to find the suitable command.

3.1.3.1.6 Xon or Xoff Characters

Any non-printable character (ASCII codes between 0 and 31) can be used as flow control Xon or Xoff character. The software flow control is transparent, so the special character is not passed to the connected device. If the Xon and Xoff characters are equal, a toggle mode is automatically used in the software flow control: whenever the special flow control character is received, the current state of flow control is toggled.

To change the Xon or Xoff character;

– press [6], – then [0] for Xoff or [1] for Xon, – enter the new value, – then press [Enter] to save it, [Esc] or [Space] to cancel.

FYI: Press [T] after [6] to display a control codes table.

3.1.3.1.7 DTR line behavior

If a modem is not attached to the serial port, the DTR port line behavior on port disconnection can be selected as follows: the DTR line can be held high (active), low (inactive) or pulsed for 0.5 seconds and then he ld high. When a modem is attached to the port, the DTR line will be pulsed on port disconnection, disregarding this parame ter value.

To modify the DTR line behavior on port disconnection;

– press [8], – then [H] or [L] or [P] respectively.

3.1.3.1.8 Inter-character delay

An inter-character delay (1 - 60 ms) may be defined, each time a character sequence is transmitted from the port. Using this command, a minimum pause will appear between transmitted characters; for example, certain types of electro-mechanical devices (like teletype equipment) cannot process received characters continuously at their specified baud rate.

To select an inter-character delay;

– press [8], – enter the new value (0 for no delay), – and press [Enter] to save it, [Esc] or [Space] to cancel.

FYI: This parameter is not available for port 0.

3.1.3.1.9 Line-break receive or transmit

It is possible to accept the line-break received from a port, and to send it from the connected port. The break condition (when received) is defined as zero data with zero parity and no stop bits.

To allow or not the line-break receive;

– press [9], – then [Y] for allowed, – [Esc] or [Space] to cancel, any other character to deny.

To define the transmitted line-break extra-duration (this is added to the 1-character transmission time);

– press [0], – then enter the new value (1 - 999 ms) or 0 to disable it, – and press [Enter] to save it, [Esc] or [Space] to cancel.

FYI: These parameters are not available for port 0.

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3.1.3.1.10 Copy Port Serial Settings

– Press [+] to select the current port as source in a port settings copy-paste process (except port 0). – Then, press [*] to paste the port settings. – Press [Y] to paste the selected port settings to the current port, [A] to paste to all ports, [S] to specify the

destination port, or press any other key to cancel.

3.1.3.1.11 Display serial settings for different port number

Press [>] (greater than symbol) to display the next higher port serial settings, or press [<] (less than symbol) to display the previous port serial settings.

Press [Esc] or [Space] to return to the "Port settings" menu.

3.1.3.2 Modem settings

From the "Port settings" menu, press [6] to display the "Modem settings" menu. Remote connections are possible if modems are used, usually by the users. The remote modem may call in to a local modem

attached to a SERIMUX port. A minimum number of port modem settings can be adjusted in the SERIMUX to control the connection (try the default values first; refer to the manual(s) for the modems otherwise).

Figure 12- Modem settings menu

The administrator can initialize a modem attached to a SERIMUX port, or disconnect the modem. To control the modem connection from the "Modem settings" menu, the following functions are possible:

Function Keystroke

Attach and initialize a modem [1] - [A] Disconnect a modem [1] - [D] Change the modem reset string [2] Change the initialization string [3] Change the hangup string [4] Enable hangup on "NO CARRIER" [5] Save the changes [Enter] Cancel the command [Esc] Reset to default values [0]-[Y]

– Press [+] to select the current port as source in a port modem settings copy-paste process (except port 0). – Then, press [*] to paste the port settings. – Press [Y] to paste the selected port settings to the current port, [A] to paste to all ports, [S] to specify the

destination port, or press any other key to cancel.

FYI: If an old modem is attached to a SERIMUX port, it may be necessary to enable the “Hang-up on “NO CARRIER” message” option, in order to hang-up and disconnect the attached modem when receiving this message. Press [5], then [Y] to enable or any other key to disable this option. Usually, this option should remain disabled.

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Display modem settings for different port numbe r

Press [>] (greater than symbol) to display the next port (next higher port index) modem settings, or press [<] (less than symbol) to display the previous port modem settings.

Press [Esc] or [Space] to return to the "Port settings " menu.

3.1.3.3 Port data buffer

From the "Port settings" menu, press [7] to view the port data buffer. In this display the administrator can see the last 1016 characters received and transmitted to/from any port. This way the administrator can verify that data was transferred properly between ports.

Figure 13- Port data buffer

Press [ P ] to see the previous (older) 128-character page information; press [ N ] to see the next (newer) 128-character page information.

Up to 1016 received characters and 1016 transmitted characters (8 pages) can be inspected, for each port. Press [>] (greater than symbol) or [<] (less than symbol) to change the current port. Press [Esc] or [Space] to return to the "Port settings " menu.

FYI: Only the "ROOT" administrator is able to access the port data buffer.

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