Network Technologies CS-16/8 operation manual Firmware, Function Description

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NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH

3.1.6.2 Firmware

From the Advanced settings menu, press [6] to display the Firmware menu. (From Administrator main menu press [7]-[6])

			Figure 19- Firmware menu
The Firmware menu has three possible functions:
Function			Description
1.	About Firmware		Provides information about SERIMUX including revision number, code length, and CRC
2.	Load new firmware		Initiate firmware upgrade (see Firmware Upgrade on page 31)
3.	Save current firmware	Save present firmware in SERIMUX to binary file

3.1.6.2.1 Load new firmware

To upgrade the firmware that controls the Console Switch, as soon as improved versions become available, download the firmware file (from the NTI website at www.networktechinc.com) to a local CPU, and follow the instructions under "Firmware Upgrade" on page 31 to install it.

3.1.6.2.2 Save current firmware

In order to save the firmware currently in SERIMUX, perhaps before installing new firmware, from the Firmware menu:

press [3] for Save current firmware. The message shown in Figure 20 will appear.

Note: In order to save the current firmware, the user must be using a CPU connected through port 1 (as described under “Firmware Upgrade” on page 31.

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Contents SERIMUX-TERM-CS-16/8 Trademark Table of Contents 1 VT100, VT220 and Console Ansi Command Guide Table of Figures Introduction FeaturesTerminal Converter Multiple RS-232 EmulationsConsole Switch DB25M-RJ45F-C DB9F-RJ45F MaterialsFront and Rear Views of SERIMUX-TERM-CS-16 Features and Functions#10-32x3/4 Rack Screws supplied Cage Nuts Supplied InstallationRack Mounting Instructions IEC Power Connector Connect Devices, Hosts, and PowerPowercord RJ45 Male ConnectorConnect the Serimux and Terminal to a Network Power Up The SERIMUX-TERM-CS-16Connect the Monitor and Keyboard MonitorGetting Started Setup The TerminalF2- Genrl Setup Menu Saving and Exiting SetupF4- Comm Setup Menu Connect to the SerimuxStartup- Accessible host list Default keypad PIN number is Using the Serimux Console SwitchTerminal Control Serial ControlLogin as the administrator Administrator ControlsPort list displays the status of all ports Port ListPort settings menu Port SettingsSetting Description Value Data bit Port serial settingsStop Bit ParityInter-character delay Flow control CommandXon or Xoff Characters DTR line behaviorCopy Port Serial Settings Modem settingsDisplay serial settings for different port number Function KeystrokeClear Port data buffer Display modem settings for different port numberPort data buffer User List User ListUser settings menu User SettingsOption Description Port accessCopy User Settings Change administrator password Advanced SettingsSetting Description Value Local KeyPad PIN Defines the PIN number for LocalLoad new firmware Save current firmware FirmwareFunction Description Serimux is waiting to save its firmware User Controls User Accessible host list screenUser main menu User main menuPort List screen Limited user accessible Port listTerse mode commands ¾ Connect to port User Terse mode¾ Accessible host list ¾ Port info¾ User Logout System Reset button¾ Verbose mode Firmware upload window Firmware UpgradeLast confirmation before firmware update Keypad Control Login the administratorFunctions of the Keypad Action from Keypad Reaction of SerimuxLogin user to a port Login a user to the administrator main menuAction from Keypad Disconnect and logout a userConnect 2 host ports To detach a modem Reset Serimux Console Switch to default settingsDisconnect 2 ports How To Setup The Terminal Using the TerminalChanging The Terminal Operating Parameters F1- Disp Setup MenuF2- Genrl Setup Menu Printer F3- Keybd Setup MenuF4- Comm Setup Menu F7- FKeys SET-UP Definition Setup Menu F5- Misc Setup MenuF6-Tabs SET-UP Menu Printer RCV ON/OFFF8- Ansbk SET-UP Menu F9- Lan Setup MenuF10- Colr1 Set-up Menu Programmable KeysF11- Colr2 Set-up Menu Color Association = OFF/ON Color Setup MenuAttribute = Bold/Blink OptionPalette Display Attribute Foreground Color Background Color Color PalettesColor Palettes Contd Command Enhanced PC Local Keyboard CommandsCommands Supported in Ascii Personalities Terminal Command GuideSame WyseSelect bell volume Native Mode WyseStop parity word Key/fkey DELKey/fkey Sequence Sequence DEL Sequence DELESC . cursor1 Message CRAttr ESC a mf attrFcolor Bcolor mapCcc C ColLine col Sending data Editing ContdClearing Data Character Sets Print FunctionsSet Pp bb...bbVariable Values for Commands Variable Values for Commands Contd Line/Column LengthDefinition Max Maximum SpeedFunction Key Bell VolumePalette Color Pallette Parity BitsSupported VT100,VT220 and Console Ansi Commands Ansi Command Guide1 VT100, VT220 and Console Ansi Command Guide Character Set Selection Supported VT100, VT220 and Console Ansi Commands, ContdESC Ps final Label assignedFinal character Supported VT100, VT220 and Console Ansi Commands ContdValues for Ps above Character AttributeEditing Functions Values for Psn in table onShifted function key See tables below an on next page for values Kc/hc ST StringClear Key Lock Unshifted function key Redefine keys with stringKey Value Values of Fn for Numeric Keypad keysTerminal Resets More Terminal Control CommandsAuxiliary Keypad Modes Transmission/Printer ControlCommand VT52 2 VT52 Command GuideSee table below for values of Ps Keyboard LanguageBasic Setup Using Printer Server via Ethernet ConnectionSetup for LPD Tftp Printing Setup for TftpLPD printing Hardware Information Hardware Specifications TerminalHardware Specifications Serimux CPU-to-RACKMUX Ethernet Crossover Cable Pin assignment at Wire Color Standard End Crossed EndSerial Port Cabling Serial Port PinoutsCable Adapters RJ45 SignalDB25F SUB-D Female connector Terminal Connector Pin Assignments3 4 Mating face of an RJ45 FemaleDescription Acceptable Value Default Value Appendix a Serimux Port CharacteristicsAppendix B Serimux User and Administrator Characteristics AdministratorIndex Warranty Information