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- Page 1 WTI Part No. 14529 Rev. A DSM Series Serial Console Servers Products Covered: DSM-40 Series Models DSM-24 Series Models DSM-8 Series Models Hardware Guide...
- Page 2 Warnings and Cautions: Installation Instructions Secure Racking If Secure Racked units are installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, they may require further evaluation by Certification Agencies. The following items must be considered. The ambient within the rack may be greater than room ambient. Installation should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation is not compromised.
- Page 3 Two Power Supply Cables Note that some DSM Series units feature two separate power inlets and a separate power supply cable for each power inlet. If your DSM unit includes two power inlets, make certain to disconnect both power supply cables from their power source before attempting to service or remove the unit.
- Page 4 Agency Approvals FCC Part 15 Regulation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
B.3. DSM Series RJ45 Serial Ports - Straight Pinout Units ......Apx-4 C. Connecting Devices to RJ45 Serial Ports ........Apx-5 C.1. -
Page 6: Introduction
1. Introduction This Hardware Guide covers hardware set-up and installation for our DSM Series Remote Site Managers with Power Control. DSM Series units are designed to simplify the process of remotely managing vital network elements located at distant network equipment sites and off-site facilities by providing secure remote access to console ports on distant network equipment. -
Page 7: Unit Description
DEFAULT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Figure 2.3: DSM-8 Series Units - Front Panel As shown in Figure 2.1, Figure 2.2 and Figure 2.3, DSM Series front panels include the following components: Phone Line Port (Internal Dial-Up Modem Port): When the internal Modem option is present, the phone line port is used for connection to your external phone line. - Page 8 USB SetUp Port, please refer to Section 4.4. When configuring the USB SetUp Port, please refer to the WTI Firmware Guide. Note: Serial Port 1, on the DSM back panel can also be used to provide local access to DSM command mode.
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Page 9: Dsm Series - Back Panel
PHONE Figure 2.6: DSM-40 Series Units - Back Panel 2.2. DSM Series - Back Panel As shown in Figure 2.4, Figure 2.5 and Figure 2.6, the DSM Back Panel includes the following components: Power Inlet(s): IEC-320-C14 inlet(s), for connection to 100 to 240 VAC power supplies. - Page 10 Network Port(s): RJ45 Ethernet port(s) for connection to your 10/100/1000 Base-T, TCP/IP network(s.) Each Network Port also includes two, small LED indicators for Link and Data Activity. For more information on Network Port configuration, please refer to the WTI Firmware Guide. Notes: • Some DSM series units include an optional, secondary Ethernet port. This allows the DSM to be connected to both a primary network and secondary network.
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Page 11: Front Panel Button Functions
The front panel buttons can be used to perform several functions described below: Notes: • Front Panel button functions can also be disabled via the System Parameters menu, as described in the WTI Firmware Guide. • When the DSM is reset to factory defaults, all user-defined configuration parameters will be cleared and the default “super” user account will also be restored. -
Page 12: Getting Started
3. Getting Started This section describes a simplified bench test procedure for DSM Series products, which will allow you to communicate with the unit in order to demonstrate basic features and check for proper operation. • For more information regarding installing the DSM hardware in a working network environment, please refer to Section 4. -
Page 13: Connect Your Computer To The Dsm
Although communication via Telnet, HTTP and/or HTTPS can be enabled as described in the WTI Firmware Guide, during this bench test procedure, the DSM will be controlled via the Command Line Interface (CLI) using a local PC, connected to either the Mini USB Port, Serial SetUp Port or Network Port: • Mini USB Port: Use a standard USB-to-Mini-USB Cable. -
Page 14: Connecting Serial Ports
Getting Started 3.4. Connecting Serial Ports If you wish to verify that the DSM is operating properly before deploying the unit in a working network environment, proceed as follows to connect ports and switch outlets: Review the Help Menu: At the Text Interface command prompt, type /H and press [Enter] to display the Help Menu. -
Page 15: Hardware Installation
4. Hardware Installation This section describes the installation procedure for the DSM hardware. Notes: • For a detailed description of configurations options and advanced operating features, please refer to the WTI Firmware Guide. • If your DSM Series unit includes the Cellular Modem Option, it is recommended to install the cellular antennae and SIM card as described in Section 4.6 prior to performing this Hardware Installation procedure. 4.1. -
Page 16: Dc Powered Units
Figure 4.1: Terminal Block Assembly (DSM Series, DC Units Only) 4.1.2. DC Powered Units When connecting a DC Powered DSM Series unit to your DC Power source, note that the DC terminal block is designed for connection to two separate power sources. First remove the protective cover from the terminal block, attach the wires from the -48 VDC... -
Page 17: Connection To The Setup Port(S)
DSM serial ports, please refer to Appendix C for information regarding cables and adapters. After connecting new devices to DSM Serial Ports, access the DSM command mode and select communication parameters for each serial port as described in the WTI Firmware Guide. -
Page 18: The Cellular Modem Option
Note: Prior to installing the SIM Card, make certain that the WTI DSM series unit is powered Off and disconnected from the power source. Remove the SIM Card cover panel on the left hand side of the WTI unit, located adjacent to the cellular antenna. Note that the panel is held in place by a small Phillips Head screw. -
Page 19: Specifications
Appendix A. Specifications RS232 Port Interface: Connectors: • DSM-8 Series Models: Eight (8) RJ45 connectors, One (1) USB Mini SetUp Port • DSM-24 Series Models: Twenty Four (24) RJ45 connectors, One (1) USB Mini SetUp Port • DSM-40 Series Models: Forty (40) RJ45 connectors, One (1) USB Mini SetUp Port Coding: 7/8 bits, Even, Odd, No Parity, 1, 2 Stop Bits. -
Page 20: Serial Interface Description
Appendix B. Serial Interface Description Notes: • DSM Series products are available with either Standard Pinout RJ45 Serial Ports or Straight Pinout RJ45 Serial Ports. To determine which pinout is present on your DSM unit, first access the DSM's CLI as described in Section 3.3, and then type /J* and press [Enter] to display the Unit Information screen. • For information on connecting devices to either type of Serial Port, please refer to Appendix C. (Standard Pinout) Figure B.1: DSM Series RS232 Port Interface (RJ45 - Standard Pinout) (Straight Pinout) Figure B.2: DSM Series RS232 Port Interface (RJ45 - Straight Pinout) Not Used Not Used RING Not Used Not Used Figure B.3: RJ11 Phone Line Port (for Optional Internal Modem) Apx-2... -
Page 21: Serial Port (Rs232)
Option 23 allows DTR output to be held low, held high, or pulsed for 0.5 seconds and then held high. B.2. DSM Series RJ45 Serial Ports - Standard Pinout Units When connecting devices to Standard Pinout Serial Ports, please refer to Figure B.1 and... -
Page 22: Dsm Series Rj45 Serial Ports - Straight Pinout Units
Appendices B.3. DSM Series RJ45 Serial Ports - Straight Pinout Units When connecting devices to Straight Pinout Serial Ports, please refer to Figure B.2 and the table below: Target Device End Adapter Cable WTI Device End RJ Serial Console Ports: (None Required) RJ45 Straight Cable:... -
Page 23: Straight Rj-45 Cables And Rollover Rj-45 Cables
Appendix C. Connecting Devices to RJ45 Serial Ports This appendix describes the cables and adapters that are used to connect common devices to the RJ-45 serial ports on Standard Pinned and Straight Pinned DSM Series devices. Note: DSM Series products are available with either Standard Pinout RJ45 Serial Ports or Straight Pinout RJ45 Serial Ports. To determine which pinout is present on your DSM unit, first access the DSM's CLI as described in Section 3.3, and then type /J* and press [Enter] to display the Unit Information screen. -
Page 24: Connecting Devices To Standard Pinout Dsm Models
Serial Ports: • PCs and Laptops • Console Ports on WTI MPC Series Units • Other Devices with a DB-9M DTE Console Port When connecting a DB-9M DTE device to an RJ-45 Serial Port on a Standard Pinned DSM Series unit, please refer to Figure C.3 and Figure C.4 below: Notes: • DSM Series products are available with either Standard Pinned RJ45 Serial Ports or Straight Pinned RJ45 Serial Ports. To determine which pinout is present on your DSM unit, first access the DSM's CLI as described in Section 3.3, and then type /J* and press [Enter] to display the Unit... -
Page 25: Connecting Db-25F Dte Devices - Standard Pinout Dsm Models
Straight RJ-45 cable to attach the most DB-25F DTE devices to the DSM's RJ-45 Serial Ports. When connecting a DB-25F DTE device to an RJ-45 Serial Port on a Standard Pinned DSM Series unit, please refer to Figure C.5 and Figure C.6 below: Notes: • DSM Series products are available with either Standard Pinned RJ45 Serial Ports or Straight Pinned RJ45 Serial Ports. To determine which pinout is... -
Page 26: Connecting Db-25F Dce Devices - Standard Pinout Dsm Models
Straight RJ-45 cable to attach the following DB-25F DCE devices to the DSM's RJ-45 Serial Ports: • External Modems with DB-25F DCE Serial Port • Other Devices with a DB-25F DCE Console Port When connecting a DB-25F DCE device to an RJ-45 Serial Port on a Standard Pinned DSM Series unit, please refer to Figure C.7 and Figure C.8 below: Notes: • DSM Series products are available with either Standard Pinned RJ45 Serial Ports or Straight Pinned RJ45 Serial Ports. To determine which pinout is present on your DSM unit, first access the DSM's CLI as described in Section 3.3, and then type /J* and press [Enter] to display the Unit... -
Page 27: Connecting Rj-45 Dce Devices - Standard Pinout Dsm Models
RJ-45 DCE devices to the DSM's RJ-45 Serial Ports: • Cisco Routers with RJ-45 DCE Console Port • Sun Routers with RJ-45 DCE Console Port • Other Devices with RJ-45 DCE Console Port When connecting an RJ-45 DCE device to an RJ-45 serial port on a Standard Pinned DSM Series units, please refer to Figure C.9 below: Notes: • DSM Series products are available with either Standard Pinned RJ45 Serial Ports or Straight Pinned RJ45 Serial Ports. To determine which pinout is present on your DSM unit, first access the DSM's CLI as described in Section 3.3, and then type /J* and press [Enter] to display the Unit... -
Page 28: Connecting Devices To Straight Pinout Dsm Models
Serial Ports: • PCs and Laptops • Console Ports on WTI MPC Series Units • Other Devices with a DB-9M DTE Console Port When connecting a DB-9M DTE device to an RJ-45 Serial Port on a Straight Pinned DSM Series unit, please refer to Figure C.10 and Figure C.11 below: Notes: • DSM Series products are available with either Standard Pinned RJ45 Serial Ports or Straight Pinned RJ45 Serial Ports. To determine which pinout is present on your DSM unit, first access the DSM's CLI as described in Section 3.3, and then type /J* and press [Enter] to display the Unit... -
Page 29: Connecting Db-25F Dte Devices - Straight Pinout Dsm Models
Appendices C.3.2. Connecting DB-25F DTE Devices - Straight Pinout DSM Models On Straight Pinned DSM models, the DX25M-DTE-RJ Snap Adapter can be used with an RJ-Roll Rollover cable to attach the most DB-25F DTE devices to the DSM's RJ-45 Serial Ports. When connecting a DB-25F DTE device to an RJ-45 Serial Port a Straight Pinned DSM Series unit, please refer to Figure C.12 and Figure C.13 below: Notes:... -
Page 30: Connecting Db-25F Dce Devices - Straight Pinout Dsm Models
RJ-Roll Rollover cable to attach the following DB-25F DCE devices to the DSM's RJ- 45 Serial Ports: • External Modems with DB-25F DCE Serial Port • Other Devices with a DB-25F DCE Console Port When connecting a DB-25F DCE device to an RJ-45 Serial Port on a Straight Pinned DSM Series unit, please refer to Figure C.14 and Figure C.15 below: Notes: • DSM Series products are available with either Standard Pinned RJ45 Serial Ports or Straight Pinned RJ45 Serial Ports. To determine which pinout is present on your DSM unit, first access the DSM's CLI as described in Section 3.3, and then type /J* and press [Enter] to display the Unit... -
Page 31: Connecting Rj-45 Dce Devices - Straight Pinout Dsm Models
RJ-45 DCE devices to the DSM's RJ-45 Serial Ports: • Cisco Routers with RJ-45 DCE Console Port • Sun Routers with RJ-45 DCE Console Port • Other Devices with RJ-45 DCE Console Port When connecting an RJ-45 DCE device to an RJ-45 serial port on a Straight Pinned DSM Series units, please refer to Figure C.16 below: Notes: • DSM Series products are available with either Standard Pinned RJ45 Serial Ports or Straight Pinned RJ45 Serial Ports. To determine which pinout is present on your DSM unit, first access the DSM's CLI as described in Section 3.3, and then type /J* and press [Enter] to display the Unit... -
Page 32: Customer Service
If the unit should need to be returned for factory repair it must be accompanied by a Return Authorization number from Customer Service. WTI Customer Service 5 Sterling Irvine, California 92618 Local Phone: (949) 586-9950... - Page 33 Appendices Trademark and Copyright Information WTI and Western Telematic are trademarks of Western Telematic Inc.. All other product names mentioned in this publication are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Information and descriptions contained herein are the property of Western Telematic Inc..
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