Section6:Operation
6.5. The Automated Mode
The Automated Mode allows the IPS to execute switching and reboot commands, without displaying menus or generating response messages. Automated Mode is designed to allow the IPS to be controlled by a device which can generate commands to control power switching functions without human intervention.
When the Automated Mode is enabled, the /ON, /OFF, /BOOT, and /X commands are executed without a "Sure?" confirmation prompt and without command response messages; the only reply to these commands is the "IPS>" prompt, which is displayed when the command is complete.
Note that although the Automated Mode can be enabled using either the Web Browser Interface or Text Interface, Automated Mode is designed primarily for users who wish to send ASCII commands to the IPS without operator intervention, and therefore does not specifically apply to a GUI style, Web Browser Interface. When the Automated Mode is enabled, the Web Browser Interface can still be used to invoke On / Off / Boot commands.
Notes:
When Automated Mode is enabled, all IPS password security functions are disabled, and users are able to access System Level command functions (including the configuration menus) and control plugs without entering a password.
If you need to enable the Automated Mode, but want to restrict network access to IPS configuration menus, it is recommended to enable and configure the IP Security Function as described in Section 5.3.3.1.
To enable/disable the Automated Mode, access the General Parameters menu (see Section 5.3.1) and then set the "Automated Mode" option to the "On" state. When the Automated Mode is enabled, IPS functions will change as follows:
1.All Password Security Suppressed: When a user attempts to access the command mode, the password prompt will not be displayed at either the Console Port or Network Port. Unless specifically restricted by the IP Security Function, all users will be allowed to access both switching and configuration functions, and all commands will be immediately accepted
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