CHAPTER 5: Configuration

5.8.Serial Port Configuration

The Serial Port Configuration menus allow you to select parameters for the Outlet Managed PDU’s Setup Port. The Setup Port (Port 1) can be configured for connection to a local PC or Modem. In addition, the Serial Port Configuration menu can also be used to set communications parameters, disable Administrator level commands at the Setup Port and also select a number of other Setup Port Parameters described below.

The Setup Port Configuration menu allows the following parameters to be defined:

Communication Settings:

•Baud Rate: Any standard rate from 300 bps to 115.2K bps. (Default = 9600 bps)

•Bits/Parity: (Default = 8-None).

•Stop Bits: (Default = 1).

•Handshake Mode: XON/XOFF, RTS/CTS (hardware), Both, or None. (Default = RTS/CTS).

General Parameters:

•Administrator Mode: Permits/denies port access to Administrator and SuperUser level accounts. When enabled (Permit), the port will be allowed to invoke Administrator and SuperUser level commands, providing they are issued by an account that permits them. If disabled (Deny), then accounts that permit Administrator and SuperUser level commands will not be allowed to access command mode via this port. (Default = Permit).

•Logoff Character: The Logoff Character determines the command(s) or character(s) that must be issued at this port in order to disconnect this port from another port. Note that the Logoff Character does not apply to Direct Connections. (Default = ^X.)

•Sequence Disconnect: Enables/Disables and configures the disconnect command. This item offers the option to disable the Sequence Disconnect, select a one character format or a three character format.

(Default = One Character.)

•Inactivity Timeout: Enables and selects the Timeout Period for this port. If enabled, the Setup Port will disconnect when no additional data activity is detected for the duration of the timeout period. (Default = 5 Minutes.)

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