Lightwave Communications 3200 user manual Product Description, Rear View of ConsoleServer

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The ConsoleServer 3200 (also referred to as the CS 3200) is one of the most versatile network administration tools available today, allowing as many as 17 simultaneous users to access up to 32 connected devices via the RS-232C serial protocol. Pull-down menus help users navigate through all the functions of the ConsoleServer 3200, creating an easy-to-use way to access system resources.

The ConsoleServer 3200 consists of eight device card slots, two switch card slots, four terminal/network slots, one modem slot and one control slot. The power supply slot contains two independent power supplies for redundant operation. The basic system consists of the power supply module, two switch cards, and the control card. The remaining card slots are populated according to the application requirements.

All system parameters are stored in non-volatile data flash memory. This data flash memory is organized such that there is always a complete copy of all data. Typical stored information includes the users’ identities, user passwords, port parameters (such as baud rate, device name, etc.) and other system information. The data flash memory allow for a maximum of 200 user profiles to be stored, along with the parameters for all cards. System parameters may be backed up and restored from a local serial connection. See 6.10.

An important feature of the ConsoleServer 3200 is the ability to re-configure the system hardware and software without turning off the power. The system boards have circuitry that allows them to be 'hot swapped' so the system may be expanded at any time while in use. In addition, from time to time, new features may be added to the system software. A direct connection to the system administrator port or a network connection to a tftp server allows all of the system programs to be updated. See Appendix B for details on flash updates.

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Contents June ConsoleServerPage Page Error! Bookmark not defined Rear View of ConsoleServer Product DescriptionFeatures 64K Fifo Audit Trail Security PasswordsConnections InterfacePage Access Cards Terminal Cards Power Supply ModuleSystem Components ChassisModem Card Rack/Desktop Installation Installation Instructions Items in the Shipping ContainerPower Requirements ConsoleServer 3200 Location and CoolingConnecting to the Sys Admin Port Default DIP Switch Settings DCE Connecting Equipment to the ConsoleServerConsoleServer 3200 serial port default settings Network Card Device Card Device Card typical adapters and 3200 port configurationSUN RJ45 to RJ45 CablesPage ConsoleServer 3200 Adapter Quick Checklist General layout showing terminal port and device port numbers ConsoleServer 3200 Administration Logging In, Serial Connection Serial terminal will display the following text at power-upSystem Help Logging In, Network ConnectionLogging Out Logged in Help Screen Logged OUT Help ScreenLOG /ENABLEDISABLE Changing the Administration Password Creating and Managing Users 6.2.1 Adding a User ID Device Device Device Device Device Device Device Device Listing User IDs Editing a User IDListusers Deleting a User IDDevices Command J K L M N O Terminals CommandD E Network CommandPage Page Modem Command Connections Command Status CommandsKevin Server Version Command Listcards CommandInfo Command LOG Command Powerstatus CommandSys Admin Session Management Commands Timeout Command Linesperpage CommandBreak Command Breaking User ConnectionsTelnettimeout Command Forcelogout CommandSaving and Restoring System Settings Modemtimeout CommandChanging the System Prompt Updating the ConsoleServer 3200 Software User Access and Interface Terminal Card Overview of Commands Bye CommandLogged in Help Logged OUT HelpPrevious Monitor A.K.A. Device Mode HelpF2 PULL-DOWN Menu Showing Initial Menu Choices Logging In and Changing PasswordsConnection Info Screen Checking ConnectionsF2 PULL-DOWN Menu to Select a Device PORT, Part Selecting a Device PortF2 PULL-DOWN Menu to Listen to a Device Port Part Listening to a Server SessionF2 PULL-DOWN Menu to Listen to a Device Port Part Direct Mode Escape Sequence Direct ModeF2 PULL-DOWN Menu for Device A.K.A. Monitor Mode Using the BufferGoto END of Buffer Goto Beginning of BufferDisplay Next Display PreviousReverse N Lines Forward N LinesF2 PULL-DOWN Menu to Change Break Sequence Break Generation SequenceF2 PULL-DOWN Menu to Display System Info Displaying System InformationFront Panel Display Information Page Page Page RJ-45 Connector Appendix a Adapter & Connector PinoutsMale Female DB9 Page Requirements Getting Started Communications SettingsUpdate over Direct Serial Connection Update over Network Sys admin tftpkill Ending the Flash Update Slots for programming purposes AC Power Appendix C System Specifications PhysicalDC Power EnvironmentalNetwork Interface Terminal and DeviceNot Supported ModemAppendix D -DC Power Page Overcurrent Protection DC Supply ConnectorAppendix E Command Abbreviations Terminal, Network, and Modem Commands Abbreviation Character Appendix F Hexadecimal Ascii CodeHexadecimal Equivalent DEL Index See also User