CHAPTER 5: Configuration

Modem Mode: Permits access to command mode and simplifies connection to an external modem. Modem Mode ports can perform all functions normally available in Normal Mode, but Modem Mode also allows definition of the following, additional parameters:

Reset String: Redefines the modem reset string. The Reset String can be sent prior to the Initialization string. (Default = ATZ.)

Initialization String: Defines a command string that can be sent to initialize a modem to settings required by your application. (Default = AT&C1&D2S0=1&B1&H1&R2)

Hang-Up String: Although the Outlet Managed PDU will pulse the DTR line to hang-up an attached modem, the Hang-Up string is often useful for controlling modems that do not use the DTR line. (Default = undefined.)

Periodic Reset Value: Determines how often the Reset String will be sent to the modem at this port.

Note:

When communicating with the Outlet Managed PDU via modem, these parameters will not be changed until after you exit command mode and disconnect.

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Black Box Outlet Managed PDU, MPSH8-S20-208+V, MPSH16-D20-208+V, MPSH8-D20-208+V, MPSH16-D20-120V manual Configuration

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