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Appendix E: DCP-XML Remote Control

Appendix E. DCP-XML Remote Control

DCP-XML permits remote control of ServSwitch 4site Flex by a computer or other devices using the RS-232 serial port of ServSwitch 4site Flex. To connect to this port, use the “serial cable” (RJ-45-DB9 adapter + standard RJ45 CAT5 cable).

Device Control Protocol (DCP) is an XML-based protocol. Using DCP, you can query and change all important settings of the ServSwitch 4site Flex.

For a general description of XML, go to at http://www.w3.org/XML

The XML scheme for DCP can be found on the enclosed CD, under the name “dcp.xsd.”

For a detailed description on how to use DCP-XML with ServSwitch 4site Flex, please see the “DCP-XML Manual” on CD supplied with ServSwitch 4site Flex.

DCP modes

DCP has two modes of operation:

1.Control: This mode is intended for direct control of a ServSwitch 4site Flex, for example using a computer.

2.Synchronize: This mode is used to synchronize multiple linked devices. In Synchronize mode, ServSwitch 4site Flex sends all settings changes as DCP messages so you can control a chain of linked ServSwitch 4site Flex synchronously.

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