Product Description ............................1 Features ................................ 2 System Overview............................... 3 Connect Up to Thirty-two RS-232C Compatible Ports................... 3 64K FIFO Audit Trail............................3 Connections..............................3 Security Passwords ............................3 Interface................................. 3 System Components ............................5 Chassis................................5 3.1.1 Power Supply Module..........................5 Device Cards ..............................
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Displaying System Information ........................57 10.0 Front Panel Display Information: ......................... 58 Appendix A – Adapter & Connector Pinouts........................ 62 Appendix B – Field Update of Console Server 3200 Flash Memory................67 Introduction..............................67 Requirements .............................. 67 Getting Started ............................68 B.3.1...
Product Description The ConsoleServer 3200 (also referred to as the CS 3200) is one of the most versatile network administration tools available today, allowing as many as 17 simultaneous users to access up to 32 connected devices via the RS-232C serial protocol. Pull-down menus help users navigate through all the functions of the ConsoleServer 3200, creating an easy-to-use way to access system resources.
Features Connect up to thirty-two RS-232C compatible console ports No break sent to attached servers at any time unless sent by a user 100 screens of buffered data storage per device Remote access via modem card Network access card Can be administered both locally and via network Can update system software via serial or network connection...
System Overview Connect Up to Thirty-two RS-232C Compatible Ports The ConsoleServer 3200 is plug-compatible with any RS-232C device. These may be a variety of network servers, routers, or any other LAN/WAN computers on the network. Connections are made by routing the device signals through the switch cards to the appropriate user interface port.
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The modem card connects directly to an ordinary phone jack (RJ11) to interface with a telephone network. The sys admin may designate a modem initialization string, or may use the default modem initialization string, which allows auto-answering on one ring.
System Components Each ConsoleServer 3200 consists of three major components: chassis, device cards, and access cards. Chassis The chassis contains a front-panel LCD for quick system information that is available at all times. Two front panel buttons allow display selection and paging through displays (see section 10.0 for more information).
address. The network card must be connected to a network that uses TCP/IP. Devices connected to the network card must be at 10 Mbits (no auto–negotiation) on 10-base T. 3.3.3 Modem Card The modem card allows dial-in access to the ConsoleServer 3200 and the servers attached to its device ports.
Installation Instructions Items in the Shipping Container a) ConsoleServer 3200 user manual b) User and Sys Admin Quick Reference Cards c) AC power cord d) Cable kit part number 200.0135 (four rubber feet included) e) ConsoleServer 3200 chassis with installed cards Additional adapters and cables may also be included in the shipping container if ordered.
the unit. Alternate power cords are available for all national connector standards. The standard AC power module has dual inputs. The DC power module operates on –48 VDC, with 1.5 A maximum operating current, and 5 A maximum surge current. DC power must be externally protected against over- current.
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Firmly seat the adapter in the serial port. Screw down the adapter to secure it to the serial port. Insert one end of the serial cable into the adapter until a click is heard. Insert the other end of the serial cable into port "A" of the control card, again until a click is heard.
Connecting Equipment to the ConsoleServer 3200 When connecting devices to the ConsoleServer 3200, be sure to use Lightwave Communications cables and adapters to ensure the proper transmission of data signals. If a device has an RJ45 serial port, use the manufacturer's cable included with the equipment to convert the RJ45 serial connector to a DB9 or DB25 connector, and then use a Lightwave Communications adapter to convert back to RJ45 to attach to the device port.
Network Card The network card runs at 10 Mbits, half-duplex, with no auto-negotiation. The device used to connect the ConsoleServer to the network (i.e., a hub or switch) must support this configuration. It is essential that the network device does not attempt auto- negotiation;...
Device Card The ConsoleServer 3200 is designed so that the default device port communications settings will match the communications settings of most Sun® server and workstation console ports (9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, one stop bit). Other equipment types (i.e., Cisco®) frequently use similar communications settings;...
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Standard DB9 or DB25 installation: Materials: ConsoleServer 3200 device port device with RS-232-C serial console port RJ45-terminated Cat 5 cable (standard LAN cable) Lightwave adapter for serial console port Attach the Lightwave adapter to the serial console port. Connect the Cat 5 cable to the adapter. Connect the other end to the ConsoleServer 3200 device port.
ConsoleServer 3200 Administration The following section outlines the administration functions and commands. The administration functions and commands are designed to enable the administrator to configure the ConsoleServer 3200 to fit the needs of the system application. User IDs, devices, terminals and access rights may be configured using the administration commands.
The serial terminal will display the following text at power-up: ConsoleServer3200 Boot V1.76 Copyright 2000 by Lightwave Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Identify Flash Flash ID OK Verifying Flash Image Starting system Lightwave Communications, Inc. ConsoleServer3200 Please wait...system initializing Checking non-volatile memory... 2048 Start checking and reading stored data Reading User Start up ..
6.1.2 Logging In, Network Connection UNIX_MACHINE# telnet 172.16.1.200 5000 Connecting to 172.16.1.200 port 5000... Escape sequence is ^] Welcome to the ConsoleServer3200 SysAdmin LCI3200>>login Please enter password: **** sys admin>> To log in on the ConsoleServer through a network connection, the network interface for the ConsoleServer first must be configured through the serial terminal (see section 6.5).
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LOGGED OUT HELP SCREEN LCI3200>>help ConsoleServer 3200 Sys Admin Command List [] - optional <> - parameter must be specified | - OR F1 - Display Help Screen (VT100 mode) ABBREVIATIONS - Show list of command abbreviations CONNECTIONS [/MONITOR] - Show list of current connections (/monitor will auto-refresh) INFO <slot letter>...
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1 will refer to the netterm subsystem and 2 will refer to the network subsystem on the card F1 - G1 switch cards (do not require updating) H1 - O1 device cards P1 - control card LINESPERPAGE [n] - Display/set number of lines before pause (n can be 0 to 99, 0 disables) LISTCARDS - Show list of installed cards...
Creating and Managing Users 6.2.1 Adding a User ID The ADDUSER command creates user IDs and assigns initial privileges. The following screen will be displayed when the command is used: sys admin>>ADDUSER Number of available user records: 200 Number of users defined: 0 Enter user id | USER ID >...
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DEVICE DEVICE DEVICE DEVICE DEVICE DEVICE DEVICE DEVICE Fig. 4 Device Port Numbering HELPFUL HINT: Make a diagram or spreadsheet of connections indicating connections between devices and the ConsoleServer 3200 device ports as numbered above. The Allow user to clear device buffer (Y/N) | YES > option determines whether a user may use the CLEAR command to delete all the data stored in a device port FIFO buffer.
sys admin>>ADDUSER Number of available user records: 200 Number of users defined: 0 Enter user id | USER ID > tom Enter case sensitive password | PASSWORD > **** Re-enter case sensitive password | PASSWORD > **** 0-17 | MAX CONCURRENT LOGINS: 1> 2 Allowed devices example: 1-5,10 | DEVICES 0 >...
sys admin>>LISTUSERS 1: User id > PETE 2: User id > KEVIN 3: User id > TONY sys admin>>LISTUSERS /ALL 1: User id > PETE Allowed devices > 1-32 Allowed listen devices > 1-32 Max logins > 17 Allow user to clear device buffer > YES Clear screen after a command >...
To delete a user ID using the record number, specify the number as a qualifier after the DELETEUSER command in the form DELETEUSER /N, where N is the user record number. Devices Devices Command Devices Devices Device port parameters must be defined by the sys admin using the DEVICES command.
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The NETWORK command will either display the network settings of the installed network cards or change those settings depending on which command qualifier is used. sys admin>>NETWORK N-B: IP address | 000.000.000.000> N-B: Subnet Mask | 255.255.255.255> N-B: Enter Default Gateway address | 255.255.255.255>...
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sys admin>>NETWORK /ALL Enter accepts present value N-B: Enter IP address | 000.000.000.000> N-B: Enter Subnet Mask | 255.255.255.255> N-B: Enter Default Gateway address | 255.255.255.255> N-B: Enter 2nd Dest. Network | 255.255.255.255> N-B: Enter 2nd Netmask | 255.255.255.255> N-B: Enter 2nd Gateway address | 255.255.255.255>...
sys admin>>NETWORK B Enter accepts present value N-B: Enter IP address | 000.000.000.000> 172.16.1.1 N-B: Enter Subnet Mask | 255.255.255.255> 255.255.255.0 N-B: Enter Default Gateway address | 255.255.255.255> 172.16.1.200 N-B: Enter 2nd Dest. Network | 255.255.255.255> N-B: Enter 2nd Netmask | 255.255.255.255>...
sys admin>>MODEM Enter accepts present value Init string | > ATB2H0 Save changes and update modem card? Yes or No: No>yes Modem card not installed in slot A, init string saved Sys admin>MODEM /DEFAULT Current modem init string is: ATB2H0 Set modem to factory default value of: ATH0S0=1 (write out YES) Yes or No: No>yes Modem card not installed in slot A, init string saved...
6.7.4 INFO INFO Command INFO INFO sys admin>>INFO A Slot A1: Modem: No Active Call Timeout = 1 mins. Current Modem State: in command mode Modem Init String: ATH0S0=1 Modem error: none sys admin>INFO C Slot C2: 0 Active Telnet Sessions Timeout = 1 mins.
The primary IP information, including: IP address, subnet mask, and gateway The secondary IP information, including: destination address, subnet mask, and gateway The terminal and device cards will return the following information: The terminal or device port number The port letter as indicated on card label Equipment port type (DCE or DTE) Baud rate Parity;...
no time/date stamp on system activity. If a time/date stamp is required, it must be provided by the system capturing the data output. Connection instructions for the logging port: Turn on power to the terminal or computer. If using a computer, start the desired communication program.
6.8.1 LINESPERPAGE LINESPERPAGE Command LINESPERPAGE LINESPERPAGE sys admin>>LINESPERPAGE Lines per page set to 22 sys admin>LINESPERPAGE 10 Lines per page set to 10 sys admin>> The LINESPERPAGE command allows the sys admin to change the number of lines displayed per terminal page on the control card port before the MORE prompt is displayed.
The BREAK command allows the sys admin to disconnect a user from the device port to which they were connected if they are in monitor, listen, or direct mode. The user is still logged in after the connection is broken, but there is no longer any connection between the terminal port and the device port.
The TELNETTIMEOUT command allows the sys admin to define the amount of time that a network card may have an idle telnet session before breaking the network connection. A telnet session is considered to be idle if no characters are sent from the user’s terminal.
the ConsoleServer 3200 to restore the system settings. It is not possible to use the BACKUP and RESTORE commands from a network sys admin session. Before beginning either the backup or restore processes, make sure that there are no users logged in to the ConsoleServer 3200 by using the CONNECTIONS command. If there are any users logged in, notify them to log out immediately or forcibly log them out using the FORCELOGOUT command.
To change the system prompt to the default (LCI3200>), use the command PROMPT /DEFAULT. 6.12 Updating the ConsoleServer 3200 Software As new features are added to the ConsoleServer 3200, new versions of the system software will become available. The sys admin may enter the ConsoleServer 3200 update mode using the command LCIUPDATE (which may never be abbreviated).
When a user first connects to the network card, the card will display Welcome to the Console Server 3200, the ConsoleServer 3200 terminal port number for the connection, and the IP address of the network card. Once at the LCI3200>...
At power-up, the network card does not respond to network connect requests until the control card has completed its system initialization. Once the power-up sequence is complete, the network card obtains its network parameters from the control card, and is ready to accept connections over the network.
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sections above). This indicates that the user is not currently logged in and that no servers may be reached through the ConsoleServer 3200. The prompt will change to reflect the level in which the user is, and in monitor mode, will also indicate which server is selected.
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MONITOR (A.K.A. DEVICE) MODE HELP: F1 - Display Help Screen (VT100 mode) F2 - Display Pull Down Menu (VT100 mode) TTY COMMANDS: (MONITOR MODE) LOGOUT,LOGOFF - Logout SELECT [SERVER NAME\#] - Select a server by name or number LISTEN [SERVER NAME\#] - Listen to a server by name or number DISELECT[SERVER NAME\#] - Select a server and enter direct mode EXIT...
Logging In and Changing Passwords F2 PULL-DOWN MENU SHOWING INITIAL MENU CHOICES ┌─────────────────┐ │ LOGGED OUT MENU │ ├─────────────────┤ │ USER LOG IN │ │ SYSTEM INFO │ │ DISPLAY HELP │ └─────────────────┘ To login, the user must type LOGIN at the LOGGED OUT> prompt or select USER LOG IN from the pull-down menu.
password and press <ENTER>. The ConsoleServer 3200 will then prompt the user for the new password by displaying the prompt PLEASE ENTER NEW PASSWORD. The user should enter the new password (which may be up to ten alphanumeric characters and is case-sensitive) at this prompt and press <ENTER>. After entering the new password, the user will be asked to verify the new password by the prompt PLEASE VERIFY PASSWORD.
are logged in, which devices they have currently selected, and which mode they are in. Users may also view this information by selecting DISPLAY CONNECTED LIST from the pull-down menu when logged in. Selecting a Device Port F2 PULL-DOWN MENU TO SELECT A DEVICE PORT, PART 1 ┌──────────────────────────┐...
not have permission to access a server, the ConsoleServer 3200 will display the message NO ACCESS TO DEVICE CHANNEL, and the connection will not be made. The user may exit from their current device port first by using the EXIT command or selecting EXIT FROM SERVER from the pull-down menu to free the device port for use by other users.
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F2 PULL-DOWN MENU TO LISTEN TO A DEVICE PORT PART 2 ┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ SELECT SERVER │ ├───────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │01 – DEVICE_1 02 - DEVICE_2 │ │03 - DEVICE_3 04 - DEVICE_4 │ │05 - 06 - │ │07 - 08 - │...
7.10 Direct Mode F2 PULL-DOWN MENU SHOWING DEVICE (A.K.A. MONITOR) MODE OPTIONS ┌─────────────────────────┐ │ DEVICE MODE MENU │ ├─────────────────────────┤ │ ENTER DIRECT MODE │ │ CONNECT TO SERVER │ │ DIR CONNECT TO SERVER │ │ DISPLAY NEXT PAGE │ │...
software used. It is also recommended that the user avoid combinations of the <CTRL> key and other keys, as these combinations are usually reserved for sending and receiving special characters through the terminal. When the user changes the escape sequence, a window with the hexadecimal representation of the old escape sequence will appear.
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When at the monitor mode prompt, the user may view the contents of the buffer using the commands TOP, BOTTOM, NEXT, PREVIOUS, FORWARD, and REVERSE, or by selecting the commands DISPLAY NEXT PAGE, DISPLAY PREVIOUS PAGE, GOTO BEGINNING OF BUFFER, GOTO END OF BUFFER, FORWARD N LINES, and REVERSE N LINES from the pull down menu.
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FORWARD FORWARD N LINES skip forward N lines in buffer REVERSE REVERSE N LINES skip back N lines in buffer The commands FORWARD and REVERSE must be followed by the number of lines the user wants to move in the buffer. The command will not execute if the number of lines is omitted.
The Break Generation Sequence F2 PULL-DOWN MENU TO CHANGE BREAK SEQUENCE ┌──────────────────────────┐ │ LOGGED IN MENU │ ├──────────────────────────┤ │ CONNECT TO SERVER │ │ DIR CONNECT TO SERVER │ │ LISTEN TO SERVER │ │ DISPLAY CONNECTED LIST │ │ DISPLAY SERVER NAMES │...
Displaying System Information F2 PULL-DOWN MENU TO DISPLAY SYSTEM INFO ┌─────────────────┐ │ LOGGED OUT MENU │ ├─────────────────┤ │ USER LOG IN │ │ SYSTEM INFO │ │ DISPLAY HELP │ └─────────────────┘ The user access cards are capable of displaying information about their software and communications settings.
10.0 Front Panel Display Information: The up/down arrow keys are used to scroll through multi-page displays. Lightwave Communications, Inc. The LCD displays the panel below at power up time. This will be displayed for as long as five minutes while the ConsoleServer 3200 is in the initialize mode. After the ConsoleServer 3200 has gone through the initialization phase, the terminal connection list will automatically be displayed.
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Panel 3 (press down) Panel 4 (press down) The next series of panel shows the port number along with the name of the device connected to that port. Panel 5 (press down) Panel 6 (press down)
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Panel 7 (press down) Panel 8 (press down) Panel 9 (press down) The next series of panels displays the inventory of cards that are installed in the chassis. Panel 10 (press down) Panel 11 (press down)
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Panel 12 (press down) The last panel displays the status of the power supplies. Panel 13 (press down)
Appendix B – Field Update of Console Server 3200 Flash Memory Introduction The system administrator may desire to update the software held in flash memory. The modem, terminal, network, device, and control cards all have field-programmable flash memory. Switch cards are not programmable in the field.
application code version, which is listed first) is greater than 1.70, then Kermit may be used to transfer the binary update files; otherwise, Xmodem must be used. Getting Started Before initiating the flash update process, the system administrator must check that there are no active users on the ConsoleServer 3200 by using the CONNECTIONS command.
to be updated at this prompt. See page XX for slot letter ID’s. For most cards, the processor number will be 1; network cards have two processors: processor 1 is the user interface to the network card (use netterm.bin), while processor 2 is the network interface (use network.bin).
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The tftp server must be specified by a numerical IP address. The file path and name on the server is specified after the IP address. local serial connection: sys admin>> tftp /b 172.16.1.1:fdevice.bin Starting tftp download..............................Download complete. sys admin>>...
Ending the Flash Update Slot (letter) Processor (number) Ex. C1 (exit to restart system): EXIT Starting system ConsoleServer 3200 Control Boot V1.26 (Jun 15 1999) Copyright 1999 by Lightwave Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Starting system Lightwave Communications, Inc. ConsoleServer 3200 Please wait...system initializing Checking page 30 Once the flash update is completed for all selected cards, the system administrator...
Appendix D -DC Power The DC power version of the ConsoleServer 800 must be installed in a restricted access location. Per the intent of the National Electrical Code, a restricted access location is an area intended for access by qualified or trained personnel only, with access controlled by some sort of locking mechanism, such as a key lock or access card system.
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Input voltage: -48 VDC Minimum voltage: -40 VDC Maximum voltage: -60 VDC Maximum operating current: 1.5 A Maximum input surge current:...
The DC power source must be: electrically isolated from any AC source reliably connected to earth capable of providing up to 100 Watts of continuous power Overcurrent Protection Overcurrent protection requirements: 10 Amp trip double pole fast trip DC rated Overcurrent protection devices (e.g., circuit breakers) must be provided as part of each equipment rack, and are not included with the ConsoleServer.
Appendix E – Command Abbreviations Most, but not all, commands available on the ConsoleServer 3200 may be abbreviated. The following list outlines the allowed maximum abbreviations for all commands. Command qualifiers for a command may be found immediately below that command. Sys Admin Commands: command abbreviation...
Appendix F – Hexadecimal ASCII Code Equivalent characters in italics are non-printing characters or signals. Hexadecimal Equivalent Hexadecimal Equivalent Code Character Code Character “ & ‘ < >...
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Hexadecimal Equivalent Hexadecimal Equivalent Code Character Code Character...
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