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Page 1: Console Switch
NETWORK 1275 Danner Dr TECHNOLOGIES Aurora, OH 44202 INCORPORATED Console Switch Installation and Operation Manual Tel:330-562-7070 Fax:330-562-1999 www.networktechinc.com ® SERIMUX Series MAN075 Rev 1/11/ 07... - Page 2 Network Technologies Inc, 1275 Danner Drive, Aurora, Ohio 44202. CHANGES The material in this guide is for information only and is subject to change without notice. Network Technologies Inc reserves the right to make changes in the product design without reservation and without notification to its users.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
User Terse mode ... 23 Terse mode commands ... 23 Keypad Control... 24 Functions of the Keypad ... 24 Initialize SERIMUX Console Switch to default settings ... 27 Using the Keypad... 27 Using The "RESET" Button ... 28 Firmware Upgrade... 28 Interconnection Cable Wiring Method ... - Page 4 TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1- Mount switch to a rack... 4 Figure 2- Connect terminals and devices to SERIMUX Console Switch... 4 Figure 3- Startup- Accessible host list ... 5 Figure 4- Administrator main menu... 7 Figure 5- The Port list displays the status of all ports ... 8 Figure 6- The Port settings menu ...
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Page 5: Introduction
Note: The power socket on the SERIMUX is marked "12VDC". Materials Required but not supplied: Serial cable with at least one RJ45 male end for connection to the Console Switch from each device to be connected. See Interconnection Cable Wiring Method on page 30 for cable pinout. -
Page 6: Serial Interface Specifications
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS • Number of ports: 9, 17, 25 or 33 RS232 ports; • Connectors: RJ45 male • Data: asynchronous, 5, 6, 7, or 8 bits per character, • Parity: even, odd, or none •... -
Page 7: Features And Functions
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Network Technologies Inc FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS PWR LED- LED will illuminate to indicate the SERIMUX is ON Port LEDs- LEDs will illuminate to indicate active administrator port and data traffic; also used to indicate port or user number when entering commands from the keypad. -
Page 8: Installation
The NTI switch was designed to be directly mounted to a rack and includes a mounting flange to make attachment easy. Install 4 cage nuts (supplied) to the rack in locations that line up with the holes (or slots) in the mounting flange on the NTI switch. -
Page 9: Initial Startup
"User01", logged in at "Port00" will be displayed (see Fig 3). By default, all ports are configured as Host ports and all are accessible. NOTE: If the user menu does not display re-initialize the SERIMUX following the "Initialize SERIMUX Console Switch to default settings" instructions on page 27. -
Page 10: Using The Serimux Console Switch
The keypad has direct control over basic SERIMUX functions. The keypad can be used to make changes to port connections regardless of any menu control taking place. Command LEDs on the front panel of the SERIMUX Console Switch indicate the status of the switch and what function is being performed. -
Page 11: Administrator Controls
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH ADMINISTRATOR CONTROLS Login as the administrator From the user terminal connected to port 0, open the terminal program (configured as described on page 5 under "SERIMUX Quick Start"). Press [ Enter ] on the keyboard, wait three (3) seconds, and the port will open to the "Accessible host list" for "User01", logged in at "Port00". -
Page 12: Port List
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Port List From the Administrator main menu, press [1] to display the Port List. Figure 5- The Port list displays the status of all ports The Port list displays the following information: Column Heading Description... -
Page 13: Port Settings
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH FYI: RE: DscTime ( Disconnect Time) The value shown in the Port list is derived from various sources depending on the type of connection active at the time. - If a user is logged into a port as just a user, the time shown will be the remaining time based on the user's timeout setting. -
Page 14: Figure 7- Control Codes For In-Band Disconnect Sequence
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH From the Port settings menu, the configuration of each port can be viewed and changed. Setting Description Port name Change the port name Port type Host or User In-band disconnect Select characters to use for in-... -
Page 15: Port Serial Settings
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Port serial settings From the "Port settings" menu, press [5] to display the "Port serial settings" menu. Using this menu, the administrator can adjust the serial settings of each port, or copy the current port serial settings and paste them to another port or to all ports. -
Page 16: Xon Or Xoff Characters
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Note: If a modem is attached to the port, and hardware and/or software flow control is used, the appropriate command may be added to the modem initialization string: Flow control None RTS/CTS (hardware) Xon/Xoff (software) -
Page 17: Copy Port Serial Settings
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Copy Port Serial Settings – Press [+] to select the current port as source in a port settings copy-paste process (except port 0). – Then, press [*] to paste the port settings. – Press [Y] to paste the selected port settings to the current port, [A] to paste to all ports, [S] to specify the destination port, or press any other key to cancel. -
Page 18: Port Data Buffer
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH – Press [+] to select the current port as source in a port modem settings copy-paste process (except port 0). – Then, press [*] to paste the port settings. – Press [Y] to paste the selected port settings to the current port, [A] to paste to all ports, [S] to specify the destination port, or press any other key to cancel. -
Page 19: User List
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH User List From the administrator main menu, press [4] to display the User list. Column Heading Description User User Index number User Name User name associated with the index number User status- "Y" = enabled " -" = not enabled Displays if user has administrative rights "Y"... -
Page 20: User Settings
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH User Settings From the "Administrator main menu", press [5], enter the user index number, then press [Enter]. The screen will show the current user number and name and the user settings menu: Setting Description User name... -
Page 21: Port Access
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Figure 13- Port access list for User 01 Port access To quickly grant/deny user access to multiple ports, the use of a dash (-) and/or comma may be used in conjunction with the [1] (to grant) or [0] (to deny) command. -
Page 22: Advanced Settings
For security purposes the administrator should change the factory default administrator password to a unique password. This will prevent unauthorized access to switch functions and CPUs. The password is needed to log in from any device, connected to any SERIMUX port in buffer mode. -
Page 23: Firmware
Save present firmware in SERIMUX to binary file Load new firmware To upgrade the firmware that controls the Console Switch, as soon as improved versions become available, download the firmware file (from the NTI website at www.networktechinc.com) to a local CPU, and follow the instructions under "Firmware Upgrade"... -
Page 24: User Controls
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Figure 16- The SERIMUX is waiting to save its firmware Using the terminal program, configured for Xmodem protocol, receive the binary file (for example the HyperTerminal for Windows Transfer -> Receive File command) to transfer the SERIMUX firmware to a binary file. -
Page 25: User Main Menu
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Figure 17- A user with limited host port access From the "Accessible host list", the user can perform the following functions: Function Keystroke Connect to host [xx] - [Enter] (where xx is the port index number) -
Page 26: Port List Screen
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH From the "User main menu" the following functions are possible: Function Connect to host port Display Accessible host list Display accessible host and user ports and info about each Login as administrator Logout Refresh the screen A user can only connect to the hosts the user has been allowed access to by the administrator. -
Page 27: User Terse Mode
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH User Terse mode This mode is especially useful when the SERIMUX is directly controlled by external software from a serial console (as a user without administrative privileges), rather than being controlled by a user from a keyboard interface. -
Page 28: Keypad Control
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Verbose mode Send or type in: [V] [Enter] The answer will be: OK [CR][LF] and the Terse mode will be terminated. The “Accessible host list” or the “User main menu” will be displayed. Note: Once a user configured for Terse mode login exits Terse mode to enter Verbose mode, Terse mode login will no longer be available at login. - Page 29 NOTE: If wrong digits are pressed when entering port numbers, simply enter the number for the correct port (01, 02, etc) before pressing ENTER. The Console Switch will acknowledge the last two digits Disconnect the administrator or a user with administrative privileges...
- Page 30 NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Login user to a port and connect the user port to a host port Action (from Keypad) Reaction of SERIMUX Press USER The LED “User” will illuminate. The port 0 LED will be illuminated, the other port LEDs will be OFF.
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Page 31: Initialize Serimux Console Switch To Default Settings
Press PORT Enter the port number Press ENTER Initialize SERIMUX Console Switch to default settings SERIMUX can be reset to default settings either by using the Keypad, or the "RESET" button Using the Keypad This procedure is only necessary if the administrator is unable to access the administrator main menu. This should only occur if an administrator password has been set and the password is not known. -
Page 32: Using The "Reset" Button
FIRMWARE UPGRADE It may be desired to upgrade the firmware that controls the Console Switch as soon as improved versions become available. Once the firmware file has been downloaded from Remove the top of the SERIMUX and move the jumper at JP3 to the 1-2 position, to disable the memory write protection. -
Page 33: Figure 23- New Firmware Upload Window
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Figure 24- New firmware upload window Figure 25- SERIMUX waiting for firmware file to be sent Using the terminal program, send the binary firmware file using Xmodem protocol. After a successful transfer, information about the new firmware will be displayed, including the revision number, the code length and a 32-bit CRC. -
Page 34: Interconnection Cable Wiring Method
If the suggestions above have been tried and the NTI Console Switch is still not functioning properly, a solution to the problem may be found on our website at http://www.networktechinc.com in our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section, or, please call us directly at (800) 742-8324 (800-RGB-TECH) in the US &... -
Page 35: Appendix A - Serimux Port Characteristics
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Appendix A - SERIMUX Port Characteristics Every port is defined through the following parameters: Description Number Name Type – port 0 Type – except port 0 Baud rate – port 0 Baud rate – except port 0 Data bits per character –... -
Page 36: Appendix C- Cable Adapters
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Appendix C- Cable Adapters Four cable adapters are included with the SERIMUX with RJ45 connectors (to purchase more please contact NTI at (800) 742- 8324 (800-RGB-TECH) or (330) 562-7070). The following illustrations show cable adapter pin outs. - Page 37 NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH DB-25 Female Console Adapter (NTI P/N DB25F-RJ45F) DB-25 Female to RJ45 Pin Assignments RJ45 Signal Connected to Connected to Connected to Connected to Connected to Connected to Connected to DB-25 Male Modem Adapter (NTI P/N DB25M-RJ45F-C)
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Page 38: Index
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Ethernet Pinouts The SERIMUX with RJ45 connectors uses a standard Ethernet connector that is a shielded and compliant with AT&T 258 specifications. Description SPECIFICATIONS DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION Connectors RJ45 Female Operating temperature 32°F - 100°F (0°C - 38°C) (17-90% non-condensing RH) Storage temperature -20°F - 140°F (-30°C - 60°C).
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