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NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH

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 the integral TERMINAL) 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 privileges can connect to serial devices attached to host ports and 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 16 devices with different baud rates, parity, and character length.

•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

•Two operator levels (administrator and user)

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

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

•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

•Connects to console serial ports using standard CAT5/5e/6 cables and cable adapters.

oMaximum cable length is 100 feet.

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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 Multiple RS-232 Emulations FeaturesIntroduction Terminal ConverterConsole Switch DB25M-RJ45F-C DB9F-RJ45F MaterialsFront and Rear Views of SERIMUX-TERM-CS-16 Features and FunctionsRack Mounting Instructions Installation#10-32x3/4 Rack Screws supplied Cage Nuts Supplied RJ45 Male Connector Connect Devices, Hosts, and PowerIEC Power Connector PowercordMonitor Power Up The SERIMUX-TERM-CS-16Connect the Serimux and Terminal to a Network Connect the Monitor and KeyboardGetting Started Setup The TerminalConnect to the Serimux Saving and Exiting SetupF2- Genrl Setup Menu F4- Comm Setup MenuStartup- Accessible host list Serial Control Using the Serimux Console SwitchDefault keypad PIN number is Terminal ControlLogin as the administrator Administrator ControlsPort list displays the status of all ports Port ListPort settings menu Port SettingsSetting Description Value Parity Port serial settingsData bit Stop BitDTR line behavior Flow control CommandInter-character delay Xon or Xoff CharactersFunction Keystroke Modem settingsCopy Port Serial Settings Display serial settings for different port numberPort data buffer Display modem settings for different port numberClear Port data buffer User List User ListUser settings menu User SettingsCopy User Settings Port accessOption Description Local KeyPad PIN Defines the PIN number for Local Advanced SettingsChange administrator password Setting Description ValueFunction Description FirmwareLoad new firmware Save current firmware 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 list¾ Port info User Terse modeTerse mode commands ¾ Connect to port ¾ Accessible host list¾ Verbose mode System Reset button¾ User Logout Firmware upload window Firmware UpgradeLast confirmation before firmware update Action from Keypad Reaction of Serimux Login the administratorKeypad Control Functions of the KeypadLogin user to a port Login a user to the administrator main menuConnect 2 host ports Disconnect and logout a userAction from Keypad Disconnect 2 ports Reset Serimux Console Switch to default settingsTo detach a modem How To Setup The Terminal Using the TerminalF2- Genrl Setup Menu F1- Disp Setup MenuChanging The Terminal Operating Parameters F4- Comm Setup Menu F3- Keybd Setup MenuPrinter Printer RCV ON/OFF F5- Misc Setup MenuF7- FKeys SET-UP Definition Setup Menu F6-Tabs SET-UP MenuProgrammable Keys F9- Lan Setup MenuF8- Ansbk SET-UP Menu F10- Colr1 Set-up MenuOption Color Association = OFF/ON Color Setup MenuF11- Colr2 Set-up Menu Attribute = Bold/BlinkPalette Display Attribute Foreground Color Background Color Color PalettesColor Palettes Contd Command Enhanced PC Local Keyboard CommandsWyse Terminal Command GuideCommands Supported in Ascii Personalities SameKey/fkey DEL Native Mode WyseSelect bell volume Stop parity wordMessage CR Sequence DELKey/fkey Sequence Sequence DEL ESC . cursor1Bcolor map ESC a mf attrAttr FcolorLine col ColCcc C Clearing Data Editing ContdSending data Pp bb...bb Print FunctionsCharacter Sets SetVariable Values for Commands Variable Values for Commands Contd Max Maximum Speed LengthLine/Column DefinitionParity Bits Bell VolumeFunction Key Palette Color Pallette1 VT100, VT220 and Console Ansi Command Guide Ansi Command GuideSupported VT100,VT220 and Console Ansi Commands Label assigned Supported VT100, VT220 and Console Ansi Commands, ContdCharacter Set Selection ESC Ps finalCharacter Attribute Supported VT100, VT220 and Console Ansi Commands ContdFinal character Values for Ps aboveEditing Functions Values for Psn in table onClear Key Lock See tables below an on next page for values Kc/hc ST StringShifted function key Values of Fn for Numeric Keypad keys Redefine keys with stringUnshifted function key Key ValueTransmission/Printer Control More Terminal Control CommandsTerminal Resets Auxiliary Keypad ModesKeyboard Language 2 VT52 Command GuideCommand VT52 See table below for values of PsBasic Setup Using Printer Server via Ethernet ConnectionSetup for LPD LPD printing Setup for TftpTftp Printing Hardware Specifications Serimux Hardware Specifications TerminalHardware Information Serial Port Pinouts Pin assignment at Wire Color Standard End Crossed EndCPU-to-RACKMUX Ethernet Crossover Cable Serial Port CablingCable Adapters RJ45 SignalDB25F Mating face of an RJ45 Female Terminal Connector Pin AssignmentsSUB-D Female connector 3 4Administrator Appendix a Serimux Port CharacteristicsDescription Acceptable Value Default Value Appendix B Serimux User and Administrator CharacteristicsIndex Warranty Information
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