3. The Port Status Screen will be displayed, followed by the "CMS>" prompt, indicating
that you have successfully accessed the Command Mode. If the "CMS>" prompt is not
displayed, this may indicate a communication problem. Check the following:
a) Cable Connection: Check the connection between the CMS and the PC. Make
certain the cable connectors are firmly seated.
b) Communication Parameters: Make certain the CMS and ProComm are using the
same baud rate.
4. Help Screen: Type /H [Enter] to display the Supervisor Level Help Screen (Figure 3.1).
5. Port Status Screen: Type /S [Enter] to display the Port Status Screen (Figure 3.2),
which summarizes conditions at all Ports. The various fields of the Port Status Screen
are explained in Section 6.1.
6. Port Connection: The CMS can perform two different types of port connections;
Resident Connections and Third Party Connections.
a) Resident Connection: Your resident port (e.g. Port 1) issues a /C command to
connect to a second port.
i. To connect Port 1 to Port 2, type /C 2 [Enter]. While Port 1 is connected, the
CMS will not recognize commands issued at Port 1. However, the unit will
recognize a Resident Disconnect Sequence issued at Port 1 or Port 2.
ii. Issue the Resident Disconnect Sequence (Logoff Sequence); type
[Enter]+++[Enter].
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CMS Series - Console Management Switches, User's Guide Getting Started
COMMAND MENU:
DISPLAY CONFIGURATION
/S[P] Port Status /F System Parameters
/SD Port Diagnostics /P [n] Port Parameters
/W[P] [n] Port Parameters (Who) /N Network Parameters
/J Site ID /I Default and Test
/SN[P] Network Status /UF Upgrade Firmware
/H Command Menu (Help) /CP Copy Port Parameters
CONTROL +--------------------+
<Enter> Enter Command Mode | P Show Passwords |
/X Exit Command Mode | n Port# or name |
/C <n> [n] Connect - Local [Remote] | * "all" |
/D <n | Nn |...| *> Disconnect Port(s) | | "or" |
/E <n | ... | *> Erase Buffer | <> Required entry |
/U Send Parameter File | [] Optional entry |
/T Reset Network Interface | Nn Telnet Port# |
+--------------------+
/D, /E, /I, /T commands: add /Y to bypass "Sure (y/n)?"
Figure 3.1: The Supervisor Level Help Screen