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- Page 1 Dual-Port Network Power Switch CUSTOMER toll-free 877-877-BBOX 724-746-5500 SUPPORT 724-746-5500 724-746-0746 INFORMATION Black Box Corporation www.blackbox.com info@blackbox.com...
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Page 3: Federal Communications Commission
FCC AND IC RFI STATEMENTS AND CE NOTICE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. -
Page 4: Instrucciones De Seguridad
DUAL-PORT NETWORK POWER SWITCH NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. -
Page 5: Nom Statement
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada. 13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato. -
Page 6: Trademarks Used In This Manual
DUAL-PORT NETWORK POWER SWITCH TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. ® Crosstalk ® is a registered trademark of Digital Communications Associates, Inc. ProComm ® is a registered trademark of DATASTORM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.™... -
Page 7: Warnings And Cautions
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS WARNING CAUTION CAUTION... - Page 8 DUAL-PORT NETWORK POWER SWITCH CAUTION...
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Operation ........... . 28 5.1 Accessing the Switch Command Mode ......28 5.2 Displaying Plug Status. - Page 10 C.1 Calling Black Box ........
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Page 11: Specifications
Operating Temperature: 32 to 113°F (0 to 45°C) Relative Humidity: 10 to 90% noncondensing Power: SWI081A: 105 to 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 15 amps maximum; SWI081AE: 210 to 250 VAC, 50 Hz, 10 amps maximum Size: 2.6"H x 8"W x 7.2"D (6.6 x 20.3 x 18.3 cm) -
Page 12: Introduction
Power Switch. • Easy to use, easy to configure: Reboots and plug switching are controlled by simple ASCII commands sent to the Switch via network, modem, or from a local PC. Setup and configuration are simple; easy-to-follow menus lead you through the installation process. -
Page 13: Front Panel
2.3 Front Panel As shown in Figure 2-1, the Dual-Port Network Power Switch front panel includes a series of LED indicators. Descriptions of the LEDs are listed below. 1. ON: Lights when AC power is applied to the Dual-Port Network Power Switch. -
Page 14: Back Panel
TCP/IP network. To communicate via network, you must first specify the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address as described in Section 4.6. 5. Switched AC outlets: SWI081A: Each outlet can switch up to 15 amps. Total for both outlets must not exceed 15 amps. SWI081AE: Each outlet can switch up to 10 amps. -
Page 15: Installation
• Command echo: The default setting for the command echo for the console port, modem port, and network port. When enabled, commands entered at your keyboard will be sent to the Dual-Port Network Power Switch and echoed back to your display monitor. -
Page 16: Console Port Connection
Make certain the modem is initialized at the same baud rate as the Dual-Port Network Power Switch (option switch 1). The modem must be set to auto-answer, in one ring. Please refer to the modem user’s guide for more information. -
Page 17: Power Supply Connection
Switch to operate. When the unit is powered on, the two AC outlets will be switched on or off, as specified by the user-defined power-up default (see Section 4.5). On SWI081A models (115 VAC), each outlet can switch up to 15 amps AC (total for both outlets must not exceed 15 amps). On SWI081AE models (230 VAC), each outlet can switch up to 10 amps AC (total for both outlets must not exceed 10 amps). -
Page 18: Default Parameters Option
ARAMETERS This method allows default parameters to be set without affecting the on/off status of the Dual-Port Network Power Switch’s two switched plugs. To reset the unit to default parameters, proceed as follows: 1. Access the Dual-Port Network Power Switch’s command mode (see Section 5.1). -
Page 19: Startup/Configuration
Dual-Port Network Power Switch using the password for plug 1 is not allowed to boot or switch plug 2. On the other hand, if the same user password is assigned to both Dual-Port Network Power Switch outlets, then that user will be able to direct commands to both plugs. -
Page 20: Communicating With The Dual-Port Network Power Switch
To configure the unit or invoke command functions, you must first connect to the Dual-Port Network Power Switch and access the command mode. 1. The Dual-Port Network Power Switch is transparent to parity and will accept 7 or 8 bit characters, but will always answer back at 8 bits, no parity. Make certain your communication program (for example, ProComm Hyperterminal) is set for the appropriate baud rate, bits, and parity. - Page 21 Plug n *=All Plugs with Access TPS> Figure 4-2. User Help screen. CHAPTER 4: Startup/Configuration Site: BLACK BOX CORPORATION +--------------------------------+ |<n>=Required Plug Name or Number| |n+n=Plug n and Plug n |n:n=Plug n through Plug n |*=All Plugs with Access...
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Page 22: Switch Command/Menu Conventions
Port Network Power Switch commands are invoked by pressing [Enter]. • To select an item from a Dual-Port Network Power Switch menu, key in the number for the item and press [Enter]. To exit from a menu, press [Esc] at any time. - Page 23 Dual-Port Network Power Switch will display a prompt before allowing access to command mode. If the system password is entered, the Dual-Port Network Power Switch will start up in system mode. To define the system password, type 1 and press [Enter]. (Default = undefined.) 2.
- Page 24 /ON, /OFF, /BOOT, /D, and /X commands without displaying the confirmation prompt, status screen, or confirmation messages. This allows the Switch to be controlled by a device that generates commands to control power switching without human interaction. For more information, please refer to Section 5.5.
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Page 25: Plug Parameters
4.5 Plug Parameters The Plug Parameters menus are used to assign names and select parameters for each of the two switched outlets. There is a separate Plug Parameters menu for each outlet. Note that the Plug Parameters menus are not available in user mode. In addition to selecting parameters for each outlet, the Plug Parameters menus also allow you to assign an individual user password to each plug. -
Page 26: Network Parameters
Parameters menu. 4.6 Network Parameters To communicate with the Dual-Port Network Power Switch via network, the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address must first be defined via the Network Parameters menu. If desired, this menu also allows you to implement IP security features, which can restrict command mode access based on the user’s IP address. - Page 27 Figure 4-5. Network Parameters menu (system mode only). The following options are available: 1. IP Address: Defines the IP address for the Dual-Port Network Power Switch. Type 1, press [Enter], and follow the instructions in the submenu. (Default = undefined.) 2.
- Page 28 DUAL-PORT NETWORK POWER SWITCH IP SECURITY 1. Security Mask #1: 2. Mask #1 Action: 3. Security Mask #2: 4. Mask #2 Action: 5. Security Mask #3: 6. Mask #3 Action: 7. Security Mask #4: 8. Mask #4 Action: 9. Security Mask #5: 10.
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Page 29: Save Configuration Parameters
CHAPTER 4: Startup/Configuration Example 2: Allow access only by addresses that begin with 192. Security Mask #1: 255.255.255.255 Mask #1 Action: Deny Security Mask #2: 192.255.255.255 Mask #2 Action: Permit Since 255 is a wild card, Mask 1 blocks all IP addresses. Mask 2 then grants access to all addresses that begin with 192. -
Page 30: Operation
In order to invoke commands, you must first access the Command mode. Commands can be sent to the Switch via network or modem, or from a local PC connected to the console port. To access the Command mode, proceed as follows: 1. -
Page 31: Displaying Plug Status
When the system mode is active, the /S command will produce the screen shown in Figure 5-1. It lists status and parameters for both switched plugs, console port parameters, and modem command strings. Dual-Port Network Power Switch v1.00 Site: BLACK BOX CORPORATION Plug Name... -
Page 32: Boot/On/Off Commands
If a separate user password has been assigned to the other plug, the User Mode Status screen will not list the status for that plug. In user mode, plug passwords cannot be displayed. Dual-Port Network Power Switch v1.00 Site: BLACK BOX CORPORATION Plug Name ROUTER_B Modem Init. - Page 33 1. Switch plug(s) on: To power-on a plug, type /ON n and press [Enter] (where “n” is the number or name of the desired plug). For example: /ON 1 or /ON ROUTER 2. Switch plug(s) off: To power-off a plug, type /OFF n and press [Enter] (where “n”...
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Page 34: The Default Command
The automated mode allows the Dual-Port Network Power Switch to perform on/off/boot/default/exit commands without displaying menus or generating response messages. Automated mode allows the Switch to be controlled by a computer (or another automatic system) that can generate commands to control power switching functions without human intervention. -
Page 35: Other Commands
To enable/disable the automated mode, access the General Parameters menu and proceed as described in Section 4.4. When the automated mode is enabled, Switch functions will change as follows: 1. All password security suppressed: When you attempt to access the Switch’s command mode, the password prompt will not be displayed at either the Telnet port, modem port, or console port. -
Page 36: Exit/Disconnect
5.7 Manual Operation In addition to the command-driven functions, the Dual-Port Network Power Switch’s two switched plugs can also be toggled on and off manually. To manually toggle a plug on or off, press the appropriate manual control button and hold it down for approximately one second;... - Page 37 CHAPTER 5: Operation 2. Ping packet size: The Switch will not accept ping packets larger than approximately 1000 bytes. If you have any questions regarding configuration or operation, contact Black Box Technical Support as described in Appendix C.
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Page 38: Saving And Restoring Configuration Parameters
3. When the communications program is ready to receive the file, return to the Switch’s command mode, and press [Enter] to proceed. 4. The Switch will send a series of ASCII command lines which specify the currently selected Switch parameters. - Page 39 4. When the upload is complete, make certain to terminate the communications program’s upload mode. 5. Type /SP and press [Enter]. The Switch will display the status screen with passwords revealed. Check the status screen to make certain that saved parameters have been restored.
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Page 40: Appendix A. Interface Descriptions
DUAL-PORT NETWORK POWER SWITCH Appendix A. Interface Descriptions A.1 Console Port Interface Figure A-1. Console port interface. A.2 Modem Port Interface Figure A-2. Modem port interface. -
Page 41: Appendix B: Optional Mounting Bracket Instructions
1. Disconnect the Switch from the power supply. Remove the screws that secure the Switch’s top cover to the chassis. (There are two screws on each side of the unit.) Do not remove the cover from the chassis. - Page 42 Figure B-1. Rackmounting. 3. Use the longer screws (supplied with the rackmount kit) to secure the rackmount brackets and top cover to the Switch chassis. Make certain that the vents on the sides are not obstructed by the rackmount brackets.
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Page 43: Appendix C. Troubleshooting
• Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container. • If you are shipping the Dual-Port Network Power Switch for repair, make sure you include everything that came in the original package. Before you ship, contact Black Box to get a Return Authorization (RA) number. APPENDIX C: Troubleshooting... - Page 44 © Copyright 2002. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746...
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