Western Telematic CMS-16 Guide de l'utilisateur

CMS-16 / CMS-8Console Management SwitchesFirmware Version 4.0 and HigherUser's Guide

ÂPower SwitchÃRS232 PORTS: For connection to console ports on targetdevices. Standard DB9 connectors configured as DTEports. The RS232 ports are simil

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3. Getting StartedThis section provides a brief overview of basic CMS capabilities,and describes a simple test that can be performed to determine ifth

5. Configure Network Port: In order to communicate withthe CMS via the network port, an IP Address, SubnetMask, and Gateway Address must be assigned t

6. Connect Network Cable: Connect your 10BaseT or100BaseT network interface to the CMS Network Port.The Network Port is an RJ45, 10BaseT Ethernet jack

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4. Hardware Installation4.1. Connecting Power to the CMS UnitThe CMS is available in both AC and DC powered versions.When connecting AC or DC power to

4.1.2. DC Powered UnitsThe DC terminal block features two bus inputs as shown inFigure 4.1. This allows the user to connect only one DC powersource, o

4.2.1. Default Baud Rate (Sw1, Sw2, Sw3)Option Switches one through three select the default baud ratefor all CMS RS232 Ports. The default baud rate m

4.2.3. Default Response Message Format(Sw6)When commands are invoked, the CMS can respond with eitherverbose (English text) or terse (numeric / abbrev

Warnings and Cautions:No Serviceable Parts Inside;Authorized Service Personnel OnlyDo not attempt to repair or service this device yourself. Internalc

4.4. Connecting the Network CableThe CMS Network Port is an RJ45, 10BaseT Ethernet Jack, forconnection to a TCP/IP network. Connect your 10BaseT or100

4.6. Application ExampleThe example in Figure 4.2 shows one of many possibleinstallation configurations for the CMS. In this example,CMS-16 ports have

·Port 2 (Modem Port): An external modem has beeninstalled at Port 2. This port has also been configured forModem Mode, which allows definition of a mo

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5. Configuration5.1. Access to the CMS Command ModeWhen the CMS Command Mode is active, commands can beinvoked to select parameters, and connect or di

c) Network Access: The CMS includes a default IPAddress (192.168.168.168), which allows you tocontact the unit from any network node on the samesubnet

5.3. Password FunctionsThe CMS features three different types of passwords; theSupervisor Password, the Port (User) Passwords, and theOutbound Telnet

After the Supervisor Password has been defined, the CMS willdisplay a password prompt whenever you attempt to access thecommand mode. If the correct S

5.4. Defining the Site ID andSupervisor PasswordBefore configuring individual ports, the Site ID and SupervisorPassword should be defined. The Site ID

5.5. Port Configuration5.5.1. Configuration ConventionsWhen responding to prompts, invoking commands, and selectingitems from the port configuration m

VentilationSlots in the instrument cover are provided to allow ventilationfor heat dissipation. To ensure safe, reliable operation, theseopenings must

5.5.2. Port ModesThe CMS offers four different port operation modes; Any-to-AnyMode, Passive Mode, Buffer Mode, and Modem Mode. The PortModes function

5.5.3. RS232 Port Configuration MenusThe Port Configuration Menus are used to select options for eachof the CMS RS232 ports. Parameters selected via t

The Port Configuration menu offers the following options:1. Port Name: (Up to 16 characters, Default = undefined).Notes:·The Port Name cannot include

7. Port Mode: Defines the operation mode for this port.Note that Ports 1 and 2 cannot be configured for PassiveMode or Buffer Mode. (Default = Any-to-

73. Hang-Up String: Although the CMS will pulse theDTR line in order to hang-up an attached modem, theHang-Up string is often useful for controlling m

10. Sequence Disconnect: Enables/Disables and configuresthe Resident Disconnect command. This prompt offers theoption to either disable the Sequence D

11. Timeout Disconnect: Enables and selects the TimeoutPeriod for this port. If enabled, and the port does notreceive or transmit data for the specifi

15. Direct Connect: Enables/Disables and configures thetelnet Direct Connect feature at this port. Direct Connectallows users to access the CMS unit a

5.5.4. Network Port Configuration MenuIn order to communicate with the CMS via network, the IPAddress, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address must first bed

The Network Parameters menu offers the following options:1. IP Address: Defines the IP Address for the CMS unit.Type 1 press [Enter], and follow the i

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13. Sequence Disconnect: Enables/Disables and configuresthe Resident Disconnect command. This prompt offers theoption to either disable the Sequence D

17. Accept Break: Determines whether the port will acceptbreaks received from the attached device, and pass themalong to a connected port. When enable

5.5.5. Implementing IP SecurityThe CMS can be configured to restrict unauthorized IP addressesfrom establishing an inbound telnet connection to the un

Example 1: Deny access to all hosts except 192.1.1.5:Security Mask #1: 255.255.255.255 Mask #1 Action: DenySecurity Mask #2: 192.1.1.5 Mask #2 Action:

5.6. Copying Parameters to SeveralRS-232 PortsThe /CP command (Copy Port Parameters) provides a convenientmeans for selecting similar parameters for a

To select common parameters for all or several CMS RS-232ports, proceed as follows:1. Access the CMS command mode. If the password promptis displayed,

4. Clear Menu: After defining several parameters, if youwish to clear the /CP menu and start again, type - (dash)and press [Enter], the menu will be r

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6. The Status ScreensThe Status Screens display the connection status andcommunication parameters for the CMS RS-232 ports and theNetwork Port. There

As shown in Figure 6.1, the Port Status Screen lists the followingitems. Note that the CMS-8 will show only eight ports.·Port: The Port Number.·Name:

7. Operation...7-17.1. Any-to-Any Mode...7-17.1.1. Port Connection and Di

6.2. The Port Diagnostics Screen (/SD)The Port Diagnostics Screen provides more detailed informationabout each port, including the port name and commu

As shown in Figure 6.2, the Port Diagnostics Screen lists thefollowing items:·Port: The Port Number. Note that if this column contains aplus sign (+),

6.3. The Network Status Screen (/SN)This screen lists parameters for the Network Port. To display theNetwork Status Screen, type /SN and press [Enter]

·TCP Port: The logical TCP port number to which eachtelnet session is connected.Normally, when a telnet session has been established, thisfield will l

6.4. The Port Parameters Screens (/W)The /W (Who) command displays more detailed informationabout an individual CMS port. Rather than listing connecti

The /W command uses the following format:/W[P] xx [Enter]Where:P Is the command option to display port passwords. Notethat when this option is include

7. Operation7.1. Any-to-Any ModeAny-to-Any Mode Ports can be connected to other Any-to-Any,Passive, Buffer, or Modem Mode Ports by accessing CommandMo

To Connect ports, proceed as follows:1. Access the Command Mode.2. Invoke the /C command to connect the desired ports.a) Resident Connect: To connect

7.1.1.2. Disconnecting PortsThere are three different methods for disconnecting ports, theResident Disconnect, the Third Party Disconnect, and the NoA

2. Third Party Disconnect: (Supervisor Mode Only) The /Dcommand is issued from your resident port to disconnecttwo third party ports. For example, if

1. IntroductionCMS Series Console Port Management Switches provide secure,in-band and/or out-of-band access to RS232 console ports andmaintenance port

3. No Activity Timeout: Providing the Timeout feature isenabled at either connected port, the No Activity Timeoutcan disconnect Resident Ports, or Thi

7.1.2. Defining Hunt GroupsA Hunt Group creates a situation where the CMS will scan agroup of ports and connect to the first available port in thegrou

Hunt Group port names must be unique. Otherwise, ports withsimilar names will also be included in the Hunt Group.Hunt Group Example 1:1. Ports 1 and 2

7.3. Buffer ModePorts configured as Buffer Mode ports will collect data from theconnected device and store it in the CMS's statically allocatedme

If the port's buffer is empty, the CMS will send a message whichreads "Connected xx, Buffer Empty"; where "xx" is the portnum

7.4. Modem ModeIn addition to allowing data transfer, the Modem Mode alsoprovides additional functions specifically related to modemcommunication. A M

8. Telnet Capabilities8.1. Network Port NumbersWhenever an inbound Telnet session connects to a CMS RS232Port, or an outbound Telnet connection is ini

8.2. The Direct Connect FeatureThe Direct Connect feature allows you to initiate a Telnet sessionwith the CMS and make an immediate connection to a sp

8.2.2. ConfigurationThe Direct Connect Function is configured on a per port basisusing the RS232 Port Configuration Menus (/P nn), item 15,"Direc

Notes:·Password protection for the Direct Connect featurewill only function if the Supervisor LevelPassword has been defined (see Section 5.4.)·If the

Modem and Telnet CommunicationThe CMS can be controlled by a local PC that communicateswith the unit via cable, or controlled remotely via externalmod

When establishing a Direct Connection to RS232 Port "x", thecorresponding TCP port number must be used. If conditions areacceptable (e.g. Ta

8.2.4. Terminating a Direct Connect SessionTo terminate a Direct Connect session, use the client Telnetprogram's "disconnect" feature.

8.4. Outbound Telnet ConnectionsThe CMS allows you to initiate a maximum of two simultaneousoutbound Telnet sessions from the CMS Command Mode. Thisfe

8.4.2. Command SyntaxWhen an outbound Telnet session is initiated, the followingcommand syntax is used:/TELNET <ip_address> [port] [RAW]Where:ip

8.4.3. Terminating an OutboundTelnet SessionThe CMS offers three different ways to terminate an outboundTelnet session: the "^]" command, th

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9. Saving and RestoringConfiguration ParametersAfter the CMS has been properly configured, parameters can bedownloaded and saved as an ASCII text file

4. The CMS will send a series of ASCII command lines whichspecify the currently selected CMS parameters. The lastline of the file should end with a “/

10.Upgrading CMS FirmwareWhen new, improved versions of the CMS operating firmwarebecome available, the “Upgrade Firmware” function can be usedto upda

c) Abort Upload: To cancel the upgrade and return to thecommand prompt, type 3 and press [Enter].4. Use your communication program’s (e.g. HyperTermin

2. Unit Description2.1. Front PanelÀCLEAR: Restarts the CMS operating program withoutchanging user-selected parameter settings or breakingport connect

11.Command Reference Guide11.1. Command ConventionsThe commands described in this section conform to the followingconventions:·Slash Character: Most C

11.2. Command ResponseWhen commands are sent to the CMS, the unit can respond witheither verbose (English Text) or terse messages (numeric /abbreviate

11.3. Command SummaryCommand AvailabilityFunction Command Syntax Supervisor UserExit Command Mode[Enter]XXHelp Menu[Enter]XXDisplay Site ID[Enter]XXDi

11.4. Command SetThis Section provides more detailed information on all CMScommands, sorted alphabetically by command.[Enter] Enter Command ModeIn ord

/C ConnectEstablishes a bi-directional connection between two ports. Formore information and command line examples, please refer toSection 7.1. There

/D Third Party DisconnectInvoke the /D command at your resident port to disconnect twoother ports. The /D command cannot be used to disconnect yourres

/F Set System ParametersDisplays a menu which is used to define the Site ID message andSupervisor Password. When the Supervisor Password is defined,th

/J Display Site IDDisplays the user-defined Site I.D. message.Availability: Supervisor / UserFormat: /J [Enter]Response: Displays Site I.D. Message/N

/S Display Port StatusDisplays the Port Status Screen, which lists current conditionsand parameters for all ports. Normally, the Port Status Screenwil

/T Reset Network PortResets the NIC card, and breaks the network connection to theunit. Note that when this command is invoked, the networkconnection

2.2. Back PanelÀNetwork Port: An RJ45 Ethernet port for connection toyour TCP/IP network. When attempting to communicatewith the unit via network for

/UF Upgrade FirmwareWhen new versions of the CMS operating firmware becomeavailable, this command is used to update the existing firmwareas described

/X Exit Command ModeExits Command Mode, When issued at the Net Port, also endsthe telnet session. Note that exiting from Command Mode willnot terminat

A. RS232 Port InterfaceDCD and DTR hardware lines function as follows:1. When connected:a) If either port is set for Modem Mode, the DTR output ateith

B. SpecificationsNetwork Interface: 10Base-T Ethernet, RJ45,multi-session telnet.RS232 Port Interface:Model CMS-16: 16 RS232 serial inputs use DB9 con

C. Customer ServiceCustomer Service hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, PST,Monday through Friday. When calling, please be prepared togive the name and

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Index#100BaseT Networks 2-2, 4-5AAccept Break 5-13, 5-18ACTIVITY Indicator 2-1Any-to-Any Mode 5-7, 5-10,7-1 to 7-6Application Example 4-6 to 4-7Asteri

EEmergency Recovery Mode 10-2Erase / Connect 7-9Erase Buffer 7-9, 11-6Exit Command Mode 11-12Exit Without Copy 5-23FFirmware Upgrade 10-1 to 10-2,11-1

Port Interface Apx-1Port Modes 5-7, 5-10Port Name 5-6, 5-9, 7-6, 11-1Port ParametersCopy 5-21Display 11-11Network Port 11-8RS232 Ports 11-8Save 11-10P

Three Character Logoff 5-12, 5-17,7-3Timeout Disconnect 5-13, 5-17, 7-5UUpgrade Firmware 10-1 to 10-2,11-11Upload Parameters 9-1 to 9-2User Mode 7-1Us