Black Box 5000 manual Switching Parameters, Asynchronous Channels, and -11, Asynchronous Channel

Multiserver 5000

Table 10-2. Switching Parameters

Option		Default	Description
1.	Connect Protocol	Dedicated	Selects the communication protocol used. The protocol must be
			compatible with the attached device. There are three options:
			Dedicated — This option is used for terminals or computer ports which
			can operate on data activity only. This protocol must be used on-line
			driver data channels.
			DTR (Data Terminal Ready) — This option is used for terminals or
			acknowledge call requests. This allows computer ports to delay incoming
			calls until ready. This option is also useful for tail-end leased line async
			modems where DSR or CD is crosswired to DTR.
			Note: Any DTR-configured terminal should use
			$CMD to enter the Command Facility.
			Auto — This option is used with dialup modems and will emulate a dialup
			modem to a computer port.
			If DTR or Auto Connect Protocol is chosen, EIA Control must be enabled
			(option 2 of the async Channel Features menu. See Section 9.3,
			Asynchronous Channels, and Table 9-11, Asynchronous Channel
			Features, for more information.
2.	Unbalanced Rates	On	This option enables/disables connections of ports which have dissimilar
			baud rates (different speeds).
3.	Call Inhibit	No	If this option is configured to Yes, the port cannot make a connection
			request. The port will only be a receiving port.
4.	Receive Inhibit	No	If this option is configured to Yes, the port cannot receive a connection
			request. The port can only initiate calls. It will only be a calling port.
5.	Character Set	ASCII	Defines whether an ASCII or non-ASCII character set is defined. If non-
			ASCII is selected, either a Destination Node/Class (option 8 of this menu)
			must be configured or Call Inhibit (option 3 of this menu) must be yes. Do
			not configure a password for a non-ASCII port.
			Note: If the data rate for the port is configured at
			50 or 75 bps, Non-ASCII should be chosen.
6.	Matrix Switching	Enable	The option enables/disables the ability of the channel to originate or
			receive a matrix switching call connection. Matrix switching is making a
			connection by specifying a node ID/channel number.

Note: If matrix switching is disabled, you will not be able to connect to the Command Facility Main Menu via $CMD.

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