Sending Parameters to a File | Western Telematic RSM-16DC, RSM-32DC

11. Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters

Once the RSM is properly configured, parameters can be downloaded and saved as an ASCII text file. Later, if the configuration is accidentally altered, the saved parameters can be uploaded to automatically reconfigure the unit without the need to manually assign each parameter.

Saved parameters can also be uploaded to other RSM units, allowing rapid set-up when several units will be configured with the same parameters.

The "Save Parameters" procedure can be performed from any terminal emulation program (e.g. HyperTerminal, TeraTerm, etc.), that allows downloading of ASCII files.

Note: The Save and Restore features described in this section are only available via the Text Interface.

11.1.Sending Parameters to a File

1.Start your terminal emulation program (e.g. HyperTerminal) and access the Text Interface command mode using an account and port that permit Supervisor commands.

2.When the command prompt appears, type /U and press [Enter]. The RSM will prompt you to configure your terminal emulation program to receive an ASCII download.

a)Set your terminal emulation program to receive an ASCII download, and the specify a name for a file that will receive the saved parameters (e.g. RSM.PAR).

b)Disable the Line Wrap function for your terminal emulation program. This will prevent command lines from being broken in two during transmission.

3.When the terminal emulation program is ready to receive the file, return to the RSM’s Save Parameter File menu, and press [Enter] to proceed. RSM parameters will be saved on your hard drive in the file specified in Step 2 above.

4.The RSM will send a series of ASCII command lines which specify currently selected parameters. The last line of the file should end with a "/G-00" command. When the download is complete, press [Enter] to return to the command prompt.

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RSM Series Secure Racking Shock Hazard Do Not Enter Lithium Battery Disconnect Power Agency Approvals Table of Contents Configuration Table of Contents List of Figures Capture Buffer Security and Collocation FeaturesIntroduction Intelligent Port Selection Bold Font Configuration BackupRSM-8, RSM-16, RSM-16DC, RSM-32 and RSM-32DC Units Typographic Conventions Front Panel Unit Description Instrument Back Panel Model RSM-8 Back Panel  Power On/Off Switch Connect your Control Device to the RSM Quick Hardware InstallationApply Power to the RSM Getting Started Communicating with the RSM Port Status Screen Text Interface RSM-8 Shown Getting Started Hardware Installation Connecting Power to the RSM UnitDC Powered Units Connecting Devices to the RSM Connecting the Network Cable Configuration Communicating with the RSM UnitText Interface Configuration Home Screen Web Browser Interface Web Browser Interface Configuration Menus System SetUp Ports System Parameters Defining System Parameters Configuration Real Time Clock and Calendar Invalid Access Lockout Feature Audit Log Callback Security Configuration Supervisor Access Port AccessUser Accounts Viewing User Accounts Managing User Accounts Add User Menu Text Interface RSM-8 Shown Adding User Accounts Configuration Deleting User Accounts Modifying User Accounts 1. RS232 Port Modes RS232 Port Configuration Port Configuration Menu Text Interface Communication Settings 2. RS232 Port Configuration Menus General Parameters AT&C1&D2S0=1&B1&H1&R2 Port Mode Parameters Network Services Configuring the Internal Modem Servers and Clients Network Configuration Configuration 11 Network Parameters Menu Web Browser Interface Network Parameters 12 Network Port Parameters Menu Web Browser Interface Network Port Parameters Configuration IP Security IP Security Configuration Configuration Net/Mask Pairs Except Configuration 15 Static Route Menu Text Interface Static Route 17 Nomain Name Server Menu Text Interface Domain Name Server Snmp Parameters 19 Snmp Access Menu Text Interface Configuration Ldap Ldap Parameters Configuration Ldap Group Group Membership Value Type Default = DN 25 Add Ldap Group Menu Text Interface RSM-8 Shown 27 View Ldap Group Menu Text Interface RSM-8 Shown 29 Modify Ldap Group Menu Text Interface RSM-8 Shown 31 Delete Ldap Group Menu Web Browser Interface 32 Ldap Kerberos Set Up Menu Text Interface Configuration 34 The Tacacs Parameters Menu Text Interface Tacacs Parameters Configuration 36 The Radius Parameters Menu Text Interface Radius Parameters Configuration 38 The Copy Port Parameters Menu CP 3,5,7-9 Enter Save User Selected Parameters Status Screens Status Screens Port Status Screen /S Port Diagnostics Screen RSM-8 Shown Port Diagnostics Screen /SD Porttcp Portstatus Username Network Status Screen /SN Port Parameters Screen RS232 Port Shown Port Parameters Screens /W Xx Enter Any-to-Any Mode OperationPort Connection and Disconnection Operation Operation Enter 4 Enter Hunt Group Example Defining Hunt Groups Passive Mode Reading Data from Buffer Mode Ports Buffer Mode Port Buffers Modem Mode Telnet & SSH Functions Network Port NumbersSSH Encryption Direct Connect Feature ConfigurationStandard Telnet Protocol, SSH and Raw Socket Telnet & SSH Functions RSM-32 & RSM-32DC Standard Telnet Direct Connection without Password RSM-8SSH Direct Connection with Password RSM-8 RSM-16 & RSM-16DC Raw Socket Direct Connection with Password RSM-8 Raw Socket Direct Connection without Password RSM-8Connection Example Terminating a Direct Connect Session Configuration Syslog Feature Criteria for Generating a Syslog Message Test Menu Text Interface, Supervisor Mode Only Testing Syslog Configuration 10-1 Snmp Traps How and When Snmp Traps are Sent Snmp Trap MessageSnmp Contact Optional Snmp Location Optional Testing the Snmp Trap Function Sending Parameters to a File Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters Restoring Saved Parameters 12-1 Upgrading RSM Firmware 12-2 Command Conventions Command Reference Guide Command Summary Command Set Resident Disconnect SequenceAudit Log Format /CP Enter ConnectFormat /C x x Enter CP Copy RS232 Port Parameters Erase Buffer Third Party DisconnectFormat /D/Y x x Enter 2 Enter or /D/Y 3 Enter Display Site ID Reboot System DefaultSet System Parameters Help Send SSH Key Set Network Port ParametersSet RS232 Port Parameters Display Port Status PW Change PasswordSD Display Port Diagnostics Read Buffer Save Parameters UF Upgrade FirmwareUL Unlock Port Invalid Access Lockout Test Test Network Parameters Format /X Enter Exit Command ModeDisplay Port Parameters Who Format /W x Enter When connected When not connectedAppendix A. RS232 Port Interface Models RSM-32 and RSM-32DC Appendix B. SpecificationsRS232 Port Interface Connectors Physical / Environmental Power Appendix C. Customer Service Trademarks Used in this Manual Trademark and Copyright Information Tacacs Dhcp Index Index-2 Index-3 Index-4