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Asynchronous Data Transport
Installation & Operation Manual
SC-ADT 8 Port
SC-ADT 16 Port
SC-ADT 32 Port
076R172-000
Issue 6
November 2009
General DataComm
The Best Connections in the Business

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  • Page 1 6SHFWUD&RPP#$'7# Asynchronous Data Transport Installation & Operation Manual SC-ADT 8 Port SC-ADT 16 Port SC-ADT 32 Port 076R172-000 Issue 6 November 2009 General DataComm The Best Connections in the Business...
  • Page 2 General DataComm, Inc. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. General DataComm assumes no responsibility for any damages arising from the use of this document, including but not limited to, lost revenue, lost data, claims by third parties, or other damages.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface Safety Information ........................vi Compliance ..........................vii Support Services and Training....................x Corporate Client Services....................x Factory Direct Support & Repair ..................x Contact Information ......................x Chapter 1: Introduction & Specifications Product Overview ........................1-1 Features &...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Chapter 3: SC-ADT Configuration Configuration Overview ......................3-1 Smart CLI Quick Reference..................... 3-1 Configuring CLI User Privileges ..................3-2 Configuring SC-ADT Craft Port..................3-3 Telnet/SSH Management Overview..................3-4 Basic Telnet/SSH Setup ....................3-4 Remote SC-ADT Management Procedure............... 3-5 Remote Port Access Procedures ..................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents General Status.........................5-15 ACL Violation Log......................5-16 Modem Activity Log ......................5-16 Network Statistics......................5-17 Clear Functions.......................5-18 Port Monitoring & Port Alerts ..................... 5-19 Port Alert Applications....................5-20 Port Alert Configuration....................5-21 Testing Port Alert Strings....................5-22 Port Alert Limitations.....................5-22 SNMP Traps......................... 5-23 Appendix A:Application Guidelines General Application Information ..................
  • Page 6 Table of Contents SpectraComm ADT 076R172-000 Installation and Operation Manual Issue 6...

  • Page 7: Preface

    IP networks. As General DataComm improves the reliability, function, and design of their products, it is possible that the information in this document may not be current. Contact General DataComm, your sales representative or point your browser to http:\\www.gdc.com for the latest information on...

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    Preface Safety Information Safety Information This manual should be read in its entirety and all procedures completely understood before installing or operating the unit, including all notes, cautions and warnings (examples below). The CAUTION, WARNING, and DANGER statements that appear throughout this manual are intended to provide critical information for the safety of both the service engineer and operator.

  • Page 9: Compliance

    0.3B Modular Jack (USOC): RJ11C or RJ11W (single line) Service Center in USA: General DataComm, Inc. 6 Rubber Avenue, Naugatuck, CT 06770 Telephone: 1-800 523-1713 or 1 203 729-0271 (Refer to page x in this document for additional contact information.)
  • Page 10 Preface Compliance FCC Part 15 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: This device may NOT cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 11 Preface Compliance Pour sa propre protection, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer que tous les fils de mise à la terre de la source d’énergie électrique, des lignes téléphoniques et des canalisations d’eau métalliques, s’il y en a, sont raccordés ensemble. Cette précaution est particulièrement importante dans les régions rurales. Avertissement: L’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui-même;...

  • Page 12: Support Services And Training

    Support Services and Training Support Services and Training General DataComm offers two comprehensive customer support organizations dedicated to pre-and post-sale support services and training for GDC products. Corporate Client Services and Factory- Direct Support & Repair assist customers throughout the world in the installation, management, maintenance and repair of GDC equipment.

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Introduction & Specifications

    Introduction & Chapter 1: Specifications Product Overview The SpectraComm Asynchronous Data Transport (SC-ADT) is designed primarily for terminal server applications, for asynchronous data transport over private IP networks, and for contact sensing. As a Terminal Server device, the SC-ADT manages ENET ENET ENET...

  • Page 14: Features & Benefits

    Introduction & Specifications Product Overview Features & Benefits • Provides authenticated, high performance, low-cost transfer of async data between sites utilizing IP networks via 8, 16 or 32 configurable front panel ports, depending on the model. • Provides support for two external or integral modems for dial-in access. When equipped with integral modem, provides remote access over a dial-up connection for initial configuration.

  • Page 15: Sc-Adt Interfaces/Connectivity

    Introduction & Specifications Product Overview SC-ADT Interfaces/Connectivity The typical installation environment for the SC-ADT device is a SpectraComm 5000 shelf, SpectraComm 2000 shelf, or the SpectraComm 1001A/1002 standalone enclosures. In these shelf/ enclosure systems, the SC-ADT provides multiple physical interfaces, described below. The SC- ADT is shipped from the factory with all ports set to Disabled except for the modem line port.

  • Page 16: Throughput Performance

    Introduction & Specifications Product Overview Throughput Performance Typical Throughput Conditions It is expected that the traffic patterns of typical applications will be bursty in nature, thereby allowing all sixteen or thirty-two async ports to deliver data without loss under typical traffic conditions.

  • Page 17: Sc-Adt Security

    Introduction & Specifications Product Overview SC-ADT Security SC-ADT devices are multi-level password-protected and employ inactivity timers at all access interfaces. For periods of heightened security, authorized users can configure access controls to filter out specific protocols, such as Telnet, HTTP, SNMP, FTP and/or TFTP access to the unit. Security is further enhanced when the SC-ADT is configured for modem authentication, TACACS+ authentication, Secure Shell protocol (SSH), port alerts and with IP Address Access Control Lists (ACL).

  • Page 18: Shelf / Enclosure Options

    Introduction & Specifications Shelf / Enclosure Options Shelf / Enclosure Options Figure 1-1 shows SC-ADT 8-, 16- and 32-port devices installed in GDC’s flexible and scalable high or low density SpectraComm shelves, along with other compatible product cards. Compatible products include: the SCM card, SC-IP router cards, SC V.F 28.8 and SC V.34 Dual modems, as well as SpectraComm data set emulators and line terminating units.

  • Page 19: Sc-Adt Front Panel Interface

    Introduction & Specifications Shelf / Enclosure Options SC-ADT Front Panel Interface Port LEDs indicate the activity and/or status of the device, the ethernet interfaces, and of the individual ports. LED states vary depending on whether the port is configured as a terminal server port or for transport.

  • Page 20: Sc-Adt Applications Overview

    Introduction & Specifications SC-ADT Applications Overview SC-ADT Applications Overview The SpectraComm Asynchronous Data Transfer device (SC-ADT) is designed primarily for Terminal Server and Asynchronous Data Transport over IP applications. NEBS-compliant SC- ADT can be deployed anywhere in the network where asynchronous devices, craft port equipment, dry contact devices or contact relay devices are located.

  • Page 21: A Terminal Server Application

    Introduction & Specifications SC-ADT Applications Overview A Terminal Server Application SC-ADT device can be connected to up to 8, 16 or 32 ports of local asynchronous customer equipment. Each SC-ADT front panel port is a standard EIA-232 async interface that can be configured as terminal server ports for the management of remote equipment through their craft ports.

  • Page 22: A Transport Mode Application

    Introduction & Specifications SC-ADT Applications Overview A Transport Mode Application The asynchronous transport mode of the SC-ADT links async equipment together over the customer's IP network. The SC-ADT encapsulates the async traffic into IP packets and forwards the data over Ethernet to the local router/bridge (or to companion product, the SCIP router) for transfer over the IP network.

  • Page 23: Contact Sense Applications

    Introduction & Specifications SC-ADT Applications Overview Contact Sense Applications The SpectraComm ADT rear panel DB-25 interface can make up to eight connections for environmental inputs and can be configured for alarm notification whenever a change occurs in the state of dry contacts at external devices at customer sites. In addition, any unused SC-ADT front panel port can also be configured for contact inputs, supporting Sense Mode and Range Mode (Hi/ Low) contact sensing.

  • Page 24: Security & Access Features

    Introduction & Specifications Security & Access Features Security & Access Features Secure Shell (SSH) Protocol SC-ADT supports the Secure Shell (SSH) network protocol that allows data to be exchanged between the SC-ADT and a remote user using a secure channel. The encryption used by SSH provides confidentiality and integrity of data over an insecure network, such as the Internet.

  • Page 25: Technical Specifications

    Introduction & Specifications Technical Specifications Technical Specifications The following table describes the physical, operational, and environmental specifications for the SpectraComm ADT (8-port, 16-port or 32-port models). Conforming to these specifications ensures maximum system performance and reduces the chances of mechanical breakdown and personnel hazard. Table 1-2 Technical Specifications Specification...
  • Page 26 Introduction & Specifications Technical Specifications Table 1-2 Technical Specifications (Continued) Specification Description Detail Management Command Line interface via, Terminal, Telnet or Secure Shell (SSH) HTTP Interface Web-based CLI via embedded web-server (requires web browser) SNMP SNMP support for discovery, statistics and alarm traps: MIB for Network Management of TCP/IP-based Internets MIB2 (RFC 1213);...

  • Page 27: Chapter 2: Installation & Connections

    Installation & Connections Chapter 2: Overview This chapter describes installation and setup procedures for the SC-ADT 8-port, 16-port or 32-port ADT (Asynchronous Data Transport) device. Procedures for all units are similar, except where noted. Setup includes making power connections, performing pre-operational checks, and making system connections.

  • Page 28: Unpacking Instructions

    Installation & Connections Overview Unpacking Instructions The SC-ADT device and components are shipped in shock-absorbent packing within a corrugated box. Some components will not be required/supplied for your network installation. Perform a thorough inspection of each component shipped. If any component appears damaged, contact the shipper immediately.
  • Page 29 Installation & Connections Overview Table 2-2 Shelf Systems, Cables and Adapters Item Description Part Number SC 1001A Enclosure SpectraComm Standalone Enclosure, 100-2400 VAC power, one slot 010B301-001 SC 1002 Enclosure SpectraComm Standalone Enclosure, +24/-48 VDC power, one slot 010B301-006 SC 2000 Shelves SpectraComm 2000 Shelf, two slots, non-redundant power supply 010B226-001 SpectraComm 2000 Shelf, two slots, redundant power supply...

  • Page 30: Installing The Sc-Adt

    Installation & Connections Overview Installing the SC-ADT SC-ADT 8-port or 16-port Device 1. Insert the SC-ADT card into any single slot of a SpectraComm shelf or enclosure until the card makes contact with the backplane connectors. 2. Pull down the insertion/extraction tab on the front panel while firmly pushing the card until it seats in the rear connectors.

  • Page 31: Shelf And Card Connections

    Installation & Connections Shelf and Card Connections Shelf and Card Connections The following paragraphs describe cables, connectors, and pinouts for each Front Panel port or shelf connector when the SC-ADT is installed in a GDC shelf/enclosure. When making card and shelf connections for the SC-ADT device: •...
  • Page 32 Installation & Connections Shelf and Card Connections CONNECTOR SC-ADT 8- or 16-PORT CONNECTIVITY DETAILS FRONT PANEL VIEW (Shown: 16-port model) INTERNAL MODEM/LINE SPECTRACOMM ONLY SHELF BACK PANEL (see Fig. 2-3) ETHERNET (LAN) PORT ENET PORT PIN 8 PIN 1 9-16 TERMINAL/ TRANSPORT/ CONTACT SENSE...
  • Page 33 Installation & Connections Shelf and Card Connections CONNECTOR SC-ADT 32-PORT CONNECTIVITY DETAILS FRONT PANEL VIEW INTERNAL EXPAN CARD BASE MODEM/LINE (Future Use) CARD SPECTRACOMM ONLY SHELF BACK PANEL (see Fig. 2-3) ETHERNET (LAN) PORT SHELF ADDRESS ENET ENET JUMPER ENET PORT PORT PIN 8...

  • Page 34: Interface Port Descriptions

    Installation & Connections Shelf and Card Connections Interface Port Descriptions Internal Modem/Line Port (Interface “A” in Figure 2-1 Figure 2-2) The internal modem port interface is the upper RJ48C connector located on the shelf rear panel at the SC-ADT slot (J17-J32). The table below lists the pinouts for port “A” which accommodates one or both internal modems.
  • Page 35 Installation & Connections Shelf and Card Connections Ethernet (LAN) Ports (Interface “B” in Figure 2-1 Figure 2-2) • At the SC-ADT 8-port or 16-port device, one Ethernet interface connector is provided at the lower RJ48C connector located on the shelf rear panel (J33-J48). •...
  • Page 36 Installation & Connections Shelf and Card Connections Terminal Server/Transport Ports (Interface “C” in Figure 2-1 Figure 2-2) The Terminal Server/Transport interface is provided by one or more 68-pin D-type connectors at the SC-ADT front panel. A high density interface cable, one or two 16-port patch panels, and cables/adapters suited to the attached devices are required.
  • Page 37 Installation & Connections Shelf and Card Connections Craft Port / Contact Sense Ports (Interface “D” in Figure 2-1 Figure 2-2) The SC-ADT Craft (or console) port is provided by the RS-232-compatible DB25 connector at the rear shelf slot. This interface supports 9600bps asynchronous data and provides terminal interface control of the unit by direct connection to a local VT100-compatible ASCII terminal.

  • Page 38: Power-Up And Self-Test

    Installation & Connections Shelf and Card Connections Power-Up and Self-Test Before making connections, determine whether the SC-ADT can be powered from the same AC circuit as the equipment connected to its terminal server ports. Having the SC-ADT and the connecting equipment on the same AC circuit prevents large circulating currents caused by differences in ground potential.

  • Page 39: Chapter 3: Sc-Adt Configuration

    SC-ADT Configuration Chapter 3: Configuration Overview SC-ADT configuration is performed through the command line interface (CLI). You can execute CLI commands at a HyperTerminal connection or through a Telnet connection. A brief overview of CLI is provided below. For a detailed guide to Smart CLI, refer to Appendix A, Application Guidelines .

  • Page 40: Configuring Cli User Privileges

    SC-ADT Configuration Configuration Overview Configuring CLI User Privileges The following paragraphs describe the basic procedures for accessing and configuring SC-ADT using the command line interface (CLI). Access to the SC-ADT is controlled by three CLI access modes: USER, SUPERVISOR and ADMIN. The password-protected enable command sets the access from user mode to supervisor or admin mode, depending on the password entered.

  • Page 41: Configuring Sc-Adt Craft Port

    W E L C O M E S P E C T R A C O M M ADT 32 Copyright General DataComm 2009 Running version is V2.0.0 Use "?" at any time on the command line to get help.

  • Page 42: Telnet/Ssh Management Overview

    SC-ADT Configuration Telnet/SSH Management Overview Telnet/SSH Management Overview For remote management, the SC-ADT supports Telnet communication to the command line interface. The SC-ADT also supports Telnet communication to each enabled terminal server port for access the attached craft device. Port access can be made via the SC-ADT Telnet menu or via a direct Telnet “cut-thru”.

  • Page 43: Remote Sc-Adt Management Procedure

    W E L C O M E S P E C T R A C O M M ADT 16 Copyright General DataComm 2009 Running version is V2.0.0 Use "?" at any time on the command line to get help.
  • Page 44 SC-ADT Configuration Telnet/SSH Management Overview Telnet/SSH Menu Procedure For this procedure, the SC-ADT must be configured as described in Activate the Telnet/SSH Menu 1. Start a Telnet or SSH session by defining either of the the following connection parameters as required: [SC-ADT IP address] or telnet...
  • Page 45 SC-ADT Configuration Telnet/SSH Management Overview Typical Telnet/SSH Cut-Thru Procedure This procedure allows a direct cut-thru connection to an attached device. In such typical applications, the SC-ADT port has already been configured to match the async RS232 format of the attached device for every call. Note For SC-ADT applications that employ a customer-supplied authentication server/modem bank in front of the target device, a special character command is required in the connection string on a call-by-call basis.
  • Page 46 SC-ADT Configuration Telnet/SSH Management Overview Telnet/SSH Cut-Thru Procedure via Dial-out Modems This procedure is for SC-ADT applications that employ a modem bank in front of the target device, or when the async RS232 format for a remote craft device cannot be known by the ADT. The Telnet/SSH caller must include a special character command in the cut-thru port number to auto- configure the ADT port to match the intended craft device, as shown in the example below.

  • Page 47: Configuring Sc-Adt For Any Application

    SC-ADT Configuration Configuring SC-ADT for Any Application Configuring SC-ADT for Any Application The following procedure configures the SC-ADT for deployment in your network regardless of the port applications. Perform the procedures in this section, then configure the front and rear panel ports for the desired application, as described later in this chaper.
  • Page 48 SC-ADT Configuration Configuring SC-ADT for Any Application 7. Configure SNMP with your site-specific information and enable SNMP for read-only (ro) access by typing the following commands: [community name] configure snmp community add ro en [your system name] configure snmp system name [your system contact] configure snmp system contact [your system location]...

  • Page 49: Interface Configuration

    SC-ADT Configuration Configuring SC-ADT for Any Application Login Banner Configuration Procedure Note You must log in with ADMIN privileges to execute the commands in this procedure. 1. At the prompt, type: enable 2. Type your ADMIN password, then press Enter 3.
  • Page 50 SC-ADT Configuration Configuring SC-ADT for Any Application 4. Enable access to ethernet services by typing: services access enable ethernet0 5. If necessary, add a static route for the ethernet interface by typing: [destination IP] [destination mask] configure ip-route add ethernet0 [next hop/gateway] [metric] Note When setting up static routes, type the short-cut...

  • Page 51: Port Configuration

    SC-ADT Configuration Port Configuration Port Configuration Once the ADT has been initialized and set up for basic operation, the individual ports must be configured for the desired applications as needed. • Any front panel port can be configured for the async terminal server function or for async data transport.
  • Page 52 SC-ADT Configuration Port Configuration Note ports enable For Transport applications, the command is automatically sent to the remote device. 6. Configure the communication rate for each Terminal Server port for compatibility with the attached device. The default value is 9600. configure ports comms port For example: configure ports comms port1 19200...
  • Page 53 SC-ADT Configuration Port Configuration 9. You can check your port configurations individually by typing the following command: show ports info port ADT-32% show ports info port3 Port: Admin State: OFF Mode: Term Status: Idle Monitor State: ON Inactivity timer: Telnet Port: 2003 Comms: 9600 8N1 Flow Control: none...
  • Page 54 SC-ADT Configuration Port Configuration Port Pooling The SC-ADT can perform port pooling when an authorized user makes a Telnet connection to one of eight virtual TCP ports: 2041 through 2048 . This feature groups four consecutive terminal server ports so that the SC-ADT can direct a terminal connection automatically to the next available port in the pool.
  • Page 55 SC-ADT Configuration Port Configuration Special Consideration - Transport Configuration Changes In Transport applications, once a pair of SC-ADT devices are configured and passing data, you make most port configuration changes at either device separately. Certain configurations: port mode, port enable, and port IP address, are shared between corresponding ports on either side of a link.

  • Page 56: Modem Port Configuration

    SC-ADT Configuration Port Configuration Modem Port Configuration The SC-ADT front panel Port1 and Port2 can be configured as modem ports (m0 and m1). This allows these ports to function, in any combination, as: • Internal modems (if available) • External GDC V.34 modems •...
  • Page 57 SC-ADT Configuration Port Configuration 6. Enable access to modem services by typing: services access enable modem0 services access enable modem1 7. Add a static route for the modem interfaces by typing: [destination IP] [destination mask] configure ip-route add modem0 [next hop/gateway] [metric] [destination IP] [destination mask] configure ip-route add modem1 [next hop/gateway] [metric]...
  • Page 58 SC-ADT Configuration Port Configuration Special Considerations for Callback Mode • If a GDC modem will be used instead of the internal SC-ADT modem, set up the DialUp Networking Configure-> Connection->Advanced “Extra Settings” string as follows: &COS0=1&S3 where: causes the modem to force Carrier Detect ON, &CO S0=1 sets auto answer mode to one ring, and &S3 forces DSR ON even after disconnect.

  • Page 59: Bypass Modem Port Configuration

    SC-ADT Configuration Port Configuration Bypass Modem Port Configuration The SC-ADT front panel Port1 and Port2 can be configured as bypass modem ports (m0 and m1). This allows the SC-ADT to provide an IP address to an attached customer-supplied IP device and forward data to that device (no modem required).
  • Page 60 SC-ADT Configuration Port Configuration 10. Configure routes for the bypass modem interfaces (2100 to 65535) by typing: [5361] [0 or 1] configure modem bypass udp-port modem [IP address] [0 or 1 configure modem bypass gateway modem [e0, m0, or m1] [default IP address] configure ip-route default route Note You will not be able to configure modem0 or modem1 for bypass modem mode if the associated port (Port1...

  • Page 61: Dialin Mode Overview

    SC-ADT Configuration Port Configuration Dialin Mode Overview When a front panel port is configured for Dialin mode, the SC-ADT can support a modem at that port for the purpose of accepting incoming calls and connecting to a predetermined Telnet server. Each port configured for dialin must have at least a configured primary Telnet Server IP address, and optimally a backup Telnet server IP address to handle the case when the primary server is unavailable.

  • Page 62: Dialin Port Configuration Procedures

    SC-ADT Configuration Port Configuration Dialin Port Configuration Procedures 1. Set the desired front panel port to Dialin mode as follows: [0, 1, 2, or all] configure dialin port 2. Set the primary Telnet server IP address as follows: [n or all] [###.###.###.###] [###.###.###.###] configure dialin pri-ip-address port For example: configure dialin pri-ip-address port3 172.016.009.118 255.255.255.0...

  • Page 63: Dialin Mode Guidelines

    SC-ADT Configuration Port Configuration Dialin Mode Guidelines Dialin Mode Status and Messages • Connect and disconnect messages are sent to the modem user if the port is configured to allow such messages. • Messages for all dialin port connect/disconnect actions as well as any failed Telnet connect attempts are logged to SYSMSG log.
  • Page 64 SC-ADT Configuration Port Configuration 3-26 SpectraComm ADT 076R172-000 Installation and Operation Manual Issue 6...

  • Page 65: Chapter 4: The Web Interface

    The Web Interface Chapter 4: Introduction to Web Management In addition to the command line interface at the Craft and Telnet interfaces, SC-ADT provides access to a web interface through its integral HTTP server. This server allows authorized users to view and change SC-ADT configuration and operation parameters in a streamlined logical format via their popular web browsers.

  • Page 66: Starting A Web Session

    The Web Interface Introduction to Web Management Starting A Web Session This release of the SC-ADT provides the web-based Command Line Interface. To start a web management session, enable the HTTP service, then type the IP address of a SC-ADT unit or type the host name at any browser.

  • Page 67: Command Line Web Screen

    The Web Interface Introduction to Web Management Command Line Web Screen Commands entered at the Command Line web screen operate exactly the same as at the telnet/ terminal CLI interface. The Command line web page displays a series of tables that allow users and supervisors to execute commands and associated arguments by clicking on the links in the table.
  • Page 68 The Web Interface Introduction to Web Management SpectraComm ADT 076R172-000 Installation and Operation Manual Issue 6...

  • Page 69: Chapter 5: Additional Features

    Additional Features Chapter 5: Overview The SC-ADT supports the following additional features: • Time Protocols • TACACS+ Authentication Protocol • Modem Security (SC-ADT with internal modem) • Contact Sense • Connection Controls • Chat Communication • Monitoring Features (System Message Log, Alarm Log, Modem Log, ACL Violation Log, Modem Activity Log, Network Statistics) •...

  • Page 70: Tacacs+ Authentication Protocol

    Additional Features TACACS+ Authentication Protocol TACACS+ Authentication Protocol In addition to local authentication where the usernames and passwords reside on each individual SC-ADT device, SC-ADT can be configured for TACACS+ authentication. This capability supports the CISCO TACACS+ protocol for authentication between the SC-ADT device and the TACACS+ server.
  • Page 71 Additional Features TACACS+ Authentication Protocol TACACS+ Server Configuration Consult your TACACS+ server documentation to configure the server. To function properly with the SC-ADT devices in the network, your TACACS+ server must satisfy the requirements listed below: • TACACS+ key configured on the server must match the key configured on the SC-ADT. •...
  • Page 72 Additional Features TACACS+ Authentication Protocol 6. To configure SC-ADT for your user-defined supervisor/admin privilege accounts, type the following commands using double-quoted strings for the name: “name” configure tacacs+ admin “name” configure tacacs+ supv Note User-defined accounts on the TACACS+ server must match those on the TACACS+ client (SC-ADT). 7.
  • Page 73 Additional Features TACACS+ Authentication Protocol TACACS+ Fallback Option SC-ADT authentication strategy uses TACACS+, if so configured, but the device will revert to local authentication (default) if the TACACS+ server is unreachable or not responding due to network outage, server down, etc. In such situations, authentication falls back to the SC-ADT local list of 20 usernames and passwords.

  • Page 74: Modem Security

    Additional Features Modem Security Modem Security When SC-ADT is equipped with an internal modem, the default mode is autoanswer. The unit also supports callback mode. In this mode, the modem is configured with a list of callback locations and phone numbers. With modem authentication enabled, the username and password is enforced.

  • Page 75: Contact Sense

    Additional Features Contact Sense Contact Sense The SC-ADT provides contact sensing in the form of environmental inputs and control outputs via the rear panel DB25 interface; it can also support two modes of input only contact sensing at the front panel interfaces. When an external device is properly connected to an interface configured for environmental inputs, the SC-ADT will sense the state of the contacts.
  • Page 76 Additional Features Contact Sense Input Contact Sense Procedure This procedure configures up to eight individual contacts at the rear panel DB25 interface for input contact sensing, using the contact number [#] in the command string. If desired, you can configure a parameter for all contacts at once by typing in place of [#].
  • Page 77 Additional Features Contact Sense Control Output Procedure The rear panel DB25 connector of the SC-ADT can support one or two control outputs to external devices at the local site. These contacts are internal relays that connect to external devices at the site. •...

  • Page 78: Front Panel Contact Sense Interface

    Additional Features Contact Sense Front Panel Contact Sense Interface Input Contact Sensing Modes The SC-ADT front panel interfaces provide up to 16 or 32 ports that can be used for contact sensing connections to external dry contact devices at the site. Each port can be configured for Range (Hi/ Lo) Mode or Sense Mode.
  • Page 79 Additional Features Contact Sense 4. If desired, enter an alphanumeric description for the individual contact by typing: [#] [“contact description”] configure ports description p Note If a space is desirable in the description, you must use a double-quoted string, as shown above. 5.
  • Page 80 Additional Features Contact Sense Guidelines for Range Mode Contacts • The Escape sequence for connect from CLI is ^^^ • When a front panel port is configured for Range or Sense Mode, the TELNET Menu for Terminal Server is disabled to that port. That is, Override for "port in use" is enabled. •...

  • Page 81: Connection Controls

    Additional Features Connection Controls Connection Controls Users with Administrator privileges to the SC-ADT can limit access to the device by configuring any of several connect and disconnect controls. These optional controls are put into effect by port configuration CLI commands. Table 5-1 Connect/Disconnect Controls Command...

  • Page 82: Monitoring Features

    Additional Features Monitoring Features Monitoring Features Each System Message or Alarm log entry is time-stamped with a relative System Up Time (default) or with GMT, if so configured (refer to Time Protocols in this chapter). The SC-ADT also supports an ACL Violation log, Port Connect/Disconnect log, and a Modem Activity log which can be enabled/disabled as follows: •...

  • Page 83: Alarm Log

    Additional Features Monitoring Features Alarm Log The Alarm log shows a history of the last 100 Alarm events saved to the log. The Alarm log is not saved when the unit reboots. • To show the last 100 logged alarms, type: show log alarm •...

  • Page 84: Acl Violation Log

    Additional Features Monitoring Features ACL Violation Log The ACL log shows a history of the last 100 ACL violations saved to the log. The ACL log is not saved when the unit reboots. Each log entry is time-stamped with a relative System Up Time (default) or with GMT, if so configured.

  • Page 85: Network Statistics

    Additional Features Monitoring Features Network Statistics Network Statistics displays information about the current TCP socket connections, such as the local or remote IP address, send and recieve window sizes, state, etc. • To show the Network Statistics, type: netstat ADT-16% netstat Current TCP Connections Local Address Remote Address...

  • Page 86: Clear Functions

    Additional Features Monitoring Features Clear Functions The SC-ADT provides several CLI commands for clearing unit or interface statistics and logs, as well as statistics collected on each port. These commands allow you to clear such information by interface, by port, or globally. To access the help for the clear commands type: •...

  • Page 87: Port Monitoring & Port Alerts

    Additional Features Port Monitoring & Port Alerts Port Monitoring & Port Alerts The SC-ADT can continuously monitor the received data stream from one or more ports. All printable ASCII data from a monitored port is stored in a history buffer holding the last 1000 lines. Port monitoring occurs regardless of the port state;...

  • Page 88: Port Alert Applications

    Additional Features Port Monitoring & Port Alerts Port Alert Applications Port alerts are designed to monitor specific events occuring at a port by means of a user-defined ascii character string. Traps are then sent to the SYSMSG log and the Port Alert log, if enabled. The Port Alert feature allows you to configure up to five ascii character strings for each port.

  • Page 89: Port Alert Configuration

    Additional Features Port Monitoring & Port Alerts Port Alert Configuration 1. To review the available port alert commands, type: configure ports alert ? The following Help screen appears. ___________Help for "configure ports alert "______________________ Add port alert string; requires 2 parameter(s) clear Clear all alert strings for a port;...

  • Page 90: Testing Port Alert Strings

    Additional Features Port Monitoring & Port Alerts 8. To delete a single alert string from a port, leaving other configured alert strings intact: • Type: show ports alert port[#] • Select and copy the desired string to be deleted, using the Telnet client copy command. •...

  • Page 91: Snmp Traps

    Additional Features SNMP Traps SNMP Traps The SC-ADT supports the following SNMP traps, listed below. All supported traps are queued for each of up to four trap hosts. Traps are kept in the queue until IP connectivity to the trap host is verified.
  • Page 92 Additional Features SNMP Traps 5-24 SpectraComm ADT 076R172-000 Installation and Operation Manual Issue 6...

  • Page 93: Appendix A:application Guidelines

    Application Guidelines Appendix A: General Application Information This chapter provides additional information on standard factory default settings, access modes, Smart CLI and any special network or product considerations. Command Access Modes Access to Supervisor Mode or Admin Mode is password protected. The show supervisor command displays the current state of Supervisor Mode (enabled or disabled) and Admin Mode (on or off).
  • Page 94 Application Guidelines General Application Information SC-ADT Default Configurations SC-ADT is shipped from the factory with the ordered Default Profile that suits most customer applications. Table A-1 lists all configuration parameters, with the Default Configuration Profile #1 settings shown bold. Your factory defaults may vary, depending on which profile was ordered with your unit.

  • Page 95: General Application Information

    Application Guidelines General Application Information Table A-1 Configuration Parameters and Defaults Configurable Option Description Parameters and Defaults Modem1 ip-address IP address (a.b.c.d) 192.168.11.148 IP mask (a.b.c.d) 255.255.255.128 IP broadcast address (a.b.c.d) 255.255.255.255 (optional) Modem mode Sets modem0 and modem1 Auto-answer or callback independently for auto-ans or callback...
  • Page 96 Application Guidelines General Application Information Table A-1 Configuration Parameters and Defaults Configurable Option Description Parameters and Defaults Port communication Sets communication parameters Baud Rate: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, for the ports 9600 , 19200. 38400, 57600, or 115200 Data Bits: 5, 6, 7 or (optional) Parity: None...
  • Page 97 Application Guidelines General Application Information Table A-1 Configuration Parameters and Defaults Configurable Option Description Parameters and Defaults Ports msg Controls user status messages to For each port, Enable or Disable cut through Telnet Ports tel-opt Controls cut-through Telnet Enable For each port, or Disable negotiation (TCP ports 2001- 2016)
  • Page 98 Application Guidelines General Application Information Table A-1 Configuration Parameters and Defaults Configurable Option Description Parameters and Defaults TACACS+ admin Defines a TACACS+ administrator A quoted string; 72 chars max password $gdc_adt_admin$ TACACS+ supv Defines a TACACS+ supervisor A quoted string; 72 chars max password $gdc_adt_supervisor$ TACACS+ en-pass...

  • Page 99: Using Smart Cli

    Application Guidelines Using Smart CLI Using Smart CLI The Smart CLI commands can be executed from a hyperterminal connection, a password-protected Telnet connection or at the web interface. When using CLI at the web interface, be aware that you will not be able to execute those commands that are restricted to the ADMIN mode. The SC-ADT command line interface is composed of commands, zero or more subcommands and zero or more arguments.
  • Page 100 Application Guidelines Using Smart CLI • When you type show ? the screen displays Help for all of the show sub commands: ADT-16% show ? _____________Help for "show "______________________ accounts Show login accounts info arp-cache Show ARP cache entries banner Show login banner config Show configuration as batch script text commands...
  • Page 101 Application Guidelines Using Smart CLI • When you type configure ports ? the screen displays help for all of the configure subcommands: ___________Help for "configure ports "______________________ Configure port IP access control list alert Configure port alert strings authen Enable/Disable port authentication for direct TELNET auto-discon Configure port auto-disconnect clr-tport...
  • Page 102 Application Guidelines Using Smart CLI Entering a Command String Each command string is executed by pressing the key (or <cr>). The general syntax is: Enter if any if any command <subcommand(s)> <required argument(s)> Aborting a Command Use the CTRL-C character to abort a command at any time and return to the main prompt. Command Short Cuts You only have to type the minimum number of characters needed to identify a command or subcommand to the CLI.

  • Page 103: Batch Up/Download Overview

    Application Guidelines Batch Up/Download Overview Batch Up/Download Overview For advanced users with SUPERVISOR mode enabled, there is a batch feature available to simplify configuring (or re-configuring) multiple SC-ADT units. This feature allows the user to upload an ASCII text batch script from a pre-configured SC-ADT via the FTP/TFTP get operation.

  • Page 104: Troubleshooting Communications Problems

    Application Guidelines Troubleshooting Communications Problems Troubleshooting Communications Problems Ethernet (LAN) Communication Problems • IP Address not set correctly in the SC-ADT. • Cable not installed. • Default Route not set when router exists. 1. Connect a VT100-compatible terminal to the CTRL port to check the IP Address and mask in the SC-ADT and ensure the values is correct.
  • Page 106 The Best Connections in the Business...

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