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WTI CMS-16; Console Management Switch -- User's Guide

1. Introduction

The CMS-16 Console Port Management Switch provides secure, in-band and/or out-of-band access to RS232 console ports and maintenance ports on UNIX servers, routers and other network equipment. System Administrators can access remote devices in order to change configuration parameters, connect users to restricted ports, collect buffered data, and perform a variety of other administrative functions.

Versatile Connectivity

Up to 16 different devices can be connected to the CMS without the need to select a common baud rate or parity. Each port can be individually configured for specific baud rates, parity, handshaking, and various other parameters and options.

Easy Set-Up and Operation

Configuration of the CMS is simple. A menuing system is used to select parameters, and enable options. The CMS can easily adapt to the requirements of almost any data communications application.

Limited Command Access

The CMS is ideal for situations that require limited access to important commands. Two security levels allow each port to function as a Supervisor Port or User Port, depending on the password entered at login. Supervisor Ports are allowed to change configuration, display status, and connect to any other port; User ports are only allowed to connect to the ports provided by their password. Each individual port can be assigned its own unique, user-defined password, up to sixteen characters long.

Non-Volatile Memory

If AC power to the unit is lost or interrupted, the CMS's non-volatile memory will retain user-defined parameters and port connections.

Modem and Telnet Communication

The CMS can be controlled by a local PC that communicates with the unit via cable, or controlled remotely via external modem or telnet connection. Your terminal emulation or telnet program is used to send commands to connect ports or display status.

Configuration Backup

Once you have configured the CMS to fit your application, parameters and options can be saved to an ASCII text file on your PC. This allows you to quickly restore user-selected parameters if the unit configuration is accidentally altered or deleted. Saved parameters can also be uploaded to other CMS units. This allows rapid set-up when several units will be configured with identical or similar parameters.

Typographic Conventions

Throughout this User's Guide, typefaces and characters are used to denote the following:

^

Indicates a control character. For example, the text "^X" (Control X)

(e.g. ^X)

indicates the [Ctrl] key and the [X] key must be pressed

 

simultaneously.

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Contents CMS-16 Nameplate Power Warning Battery ReplacementRack Mount Installation Table of Contents WTI CMS-16 Console Management Switch -- Users Guide Appendices List of FiguresIntroduction Typographic ConventionsUnit Description Front PanelBold Font Power Cable Receptacle Power Switch Getting StartedBack Panel Using Other Parameters for this Overview Optional Apply Power to the CMSSystem SetUp Ports Communication ParametersConnecting your PC to the CMS Communicating with the CMS UnitDisplay Free Any Undefined Enter /H for Command Menu AC Powered Units Hardware InstallationConnecting Power to the CMS Unit DC Powered UnitsConfigure Option Switches Default Baud Rate Sw1, Sw2, Sw3Default Handshake Sw4, Sw5 Default Response Message Format Sw6Default Command Echo Sw7 Initialize Unit to Default Settings Connecting Devices to the CMSApplication Example CMS Application Example Not to Scale Configuration Access to the CMS Command ModePassword Functions $ telnet 192.1.1.1 EnterSupervisor Password Port PasswordsDefining the Site ID and Supervisor Password Port Configuration Configuration Conventions3. RS232 Port Configuration Menus Port ModesStop Bits Default = CTS/RTSAT&C1$D2S0=1 WTI CMS-16 Console Management Switch -- Users Guide Network Port Configuration Menu Telnet Port ParametersNetwork Parameters Menu Supervisor Mode Only Implementing IP Security Security menu Figure Copying Parameters to All Ports Copy Port Parameters Menu Status Screens Save User Selected ParametersPort Status Screen /S Port Diagnostics Screen /SD Port Status Screen Supervisor Mode, Defaults ShownPort Name Status Baud COM HS Mode BUF CTS Network Status Screen /SN Port Parameters Screens /WWP xx Enter Any-to-Any Mode OperationPort Connection and Disconnection Disconnecting Ports Enter Defining Hunt Groups Hunt Group ExamplePassive Mode Buffer ModeReading Data from Buffer Mode Ports Xx EnterPort Buffers Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters Modem ModeSending Parameters to a File Restoring Saved ParametersUpgrading CMS Firmware Command Reference Guide Command ConventionsCommand Response Terse VerboseCommand Summary Command Availability Supervisor UserCommand Set Enter Enter Command ModeEnter+++Enter Resident Disconnect Sequence ConnectCP Copy RS232 Port Parameters Third Party DisconnectErase Buffer Default and Test Set System ParametersHelp Display Site ID Set Network Port ParametersSet RS232 Port Parameters Display Port Status SD Display Port DiagnosticsReset Network Port SN Display Network StatusUF Upgrade Firmware Save ParametersDisplay Port Parameters Who Exit Command Mode Appendix A. RS232 Port InterfaceFormat /X Enter Power Appendix B. SpecificationsAppendix C. Customer Service Stop Bits 1 orTrademark and Copyright Information Trademarks Used in this Manual
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