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MAN091 Rev Date 9/8/2011

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  • Page 1 ® RACKMUX Series RACKMUX-T15-CS16/8 Rack Mount Console Terminal Drawer with Console Switch Installation and Operation Manual MAN091 Rev Date 9/8/2011...
  • 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION................................1 Console Terminal................................. 1 Console Switch ................................2 MATERIALS..................................3 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS ............................4 1. INSTALLATION ................................5 1.1 Rack Mounting Instructions ........................... 5 1.2 TERMINAL vs. SERIMUX Cable Connections...................... 6 1.3 Connect Devices, Hosts, and Power ........................6 1.4 Connect the SERIMUX and TERMINAL to a Network ..................
  • Page 4 F4- Comm SETUP Menu............................36 F5- Misc SETUP Menu ............................37 F6-Tabs SET-UP Menu ............................37 F7- FKeys SET-UP Definition Setup Menu ......................37 F8- Ansbk SET-UP Menu ............................38 F9- Lan Setup Menu ............................... 38 F10- Colr1 Set-up Menu ............................38 F11- Colr2 Set-up Menu ............................
  • Page 5 TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1- Mount RACKMUX to rack ..............................5 Figure 2- Distinction of connections between TERMINAL and SERIMUX ..................6 Figure 3- Connect serial devices, printer, and power cord......................... 6 Figure 4- Connect to a Local Area Network (LAN)..........................7 Figure 5- Fields in the Setup menu display which function keys to press for submenus ..............

  • Page 6: Introduction

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH INTRODUCTION The RACKMUX-T15-CS16 Rackmount Console Terminal Drawer with 16 port Console Switch (RACKMUX) places a VT100/ANSI Terminal and a Console Switch right in the rack for space-saving, convenient control of SUN or PC-based headless servers, routers, and firewalls.

  • Page 7: Console Switch

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH Console Switch The Console Switch (SERIMUX) includes a text-based menu for easy connection management for administrators. Using a terminal emulator the menu provides a quick means for user serial connection changes and device control. The Console Switch (SERIMUX) is a serial port router that allows links (or connections) between multiple pairs of RS-232 asynchronous serial ports.

  • Page 8: Materials

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH MATERIALS Materials Supplied with the NTI RACKMUX-T15-CS16 Rackmount Console Terminal Drawer with Console Switch: IEC Powercord (country specific) DB25M-RJ45F-C DB9F-RJ45F Modem Adapter Serial Adapter RJ45F-T – DB25M DB25F- RJ45F 2 Keys for Lock Console Adapter Console Adapter CD and Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 9: Features And Functions

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH Front View RACKMUX-T15-CS16 Rear View RACKMUX-T15-CS16 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS Power Button- press to turn the LCD monitor ON and OFF Power LED- indicates operation status Green=Power-On, Video Input Signal OK Red = Suspend / Stand-by, or no Video Input Signal Menu Button- press to turn ON the OSD menu Up Arrow Button- press to move the cursor in the OSD menu up Down Arrow Button- press to move the cursor in the OSD menu down...

  • Page 10: Installation

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 1. INSTALLATION 1.1 Rack Mounting Instructions The RACKMUX was designed to be mounted to a rack and includes mounting flanges to make attachment easy. 1. Determine the mounting height in the rack for the drawer. It should be a height comfortable to use the keyboard and see the LCD display.

  • Page 11: Terminal Vs. Serimux Cable Connections

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 1.2 TERMINAL vs. SERIMUX Cable Connections The connectors on the rear of the RACKMUX are split between those for the TERMINAL connections, and those for the SERIMUX connections (see Fig. 2). Console Terminal (TERMINAL) PARALLEL Console Switch...

  • Page 12: Connect The Serimux And Terminal To A Network

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 1.4 Connect the SERIMUX and TERMINAL to a Network To control the SERIMUX and TERMINAL through a network connected PC, connect a CAT5 Ethernet network cable to the connector marked "TERMINAL-10 BASE T". Then connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a 10/100 BaseT switch or hub.

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 2. GETTING STARTED Introduction This chapter covers basic configuration topics. Included is information on setting up the TERMINAL to control the SERIMUX. Using the instruction under “Setup The Terminal” below (or more detailed instruction on page 31), setup the TERMINAL to make connection to the SERIMUX.

  • Page 14: F2- Genrl Setup Menu

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH The following lists only what is necessary to connect to SERIMUX. For a complete list of features, see page 30. F2- Genrl SETUP Menu Personality set to Digital Equipment VT-100 or Console ANSI F4- Comm SETUP Menu Baud Rate set to 9600 Ethernet Mode set to OFF to set the communication routing by Serial Port.

  • Page 15: Figure 6- Startup- Accessible Host List

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH To connect to an attached CPU, enter the number of the port the CPU is connected to and press [Enter]. Figure 6- Startup- Accessible host list...

  • Page 16: Using The Serimux Console Switch

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 3. USING THE SERIMUX CONSOLE SWITCH The SERIMUX Console Switch is controlled using the TERMINAL and menu-driven integrated software. The SERIMUX can be easily configured using the TERMINAL with a keyboard-controlled menu to modify various parameters and options for each port to be connected to a device.

  • Page 17: Administrator Controls

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 3.1 Administrator Controls 3.1.1 Login as the administrator The TERMINAL must first be configured (and is typically delivered preconfigured) as described on page 8 under "Getting Started”. 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 18: Port List

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 3.1.2 Port List From the Administrator main menu, press [1] to display the Port List. Figure 8- The Port list displays the status of all ports The Port list displays the following information: Column Heading Description Port...

  • Page 19: Port Settings

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH 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 20: Figure 10- Control Codes For In-Band Disconnect Sequence

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH From the Port settings menu, the configuration of each port can be viewed and changed. Setting Description Value Port name Change the port name Max. 15 characters Port type Host or User H or U In-band disconnect Select characters to use for in-...

  • Page 21: Port Serial Settings

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 3.1.3.1 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. Figure 11- Port serial settings menu 3.1.3.1.1 Baud rate Any baud rate (serial speed) between 50 bps - 128Kbps can be selected, (except for port 0, between 300 bps - 115.2 Kbps).
  • Page 22 NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH 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 Command 1 Command 2 None –...

  • Page 23: Modem Settings

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 3.1.3.1.10 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. –...

  • Page 24: Port Data Buffer

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH Display modem settings for different port number Press [>] (greater than symbol) to display the next port (next higher port index) modem settings, or press [<] (less than symbol) to display the previous port modem settings. Press [Esc] or [Space] to return to the "Port settings "...

  • Page 25: User List

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 3.1.4 User List From the administrator main menu, press [4] to display the User list. Figure 14- User List Column Heading Description User User Index number User Name User name associated with the index number User status- "Y"...

  • Page 26: User Settings

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 3.1.5 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: Figure 15- User settings menu Setting Description...

  • Page 27: Port Access

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH Figure 16- Port access list for User 01 3.1.5.1 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 28: Advanced Settings

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 3.1.6 Advanced Settings From the "Administrator main menu", press [7] to display the “Advanced settings” menu. Figure 17- Administrator's Advanced settings menu From the "Advanced settings" menu the administrator can perform the following functions: Setting Description Value...

  • Page 29: Firmware

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 3.1.6.2 Firmware From the Advanced settings menu, press [6] to display the Firmware menu. (From Administrator main menu press [7]-[6]) Figure 18- Firmware menu The Firmware menu has three possible functions: Function Description 1.

  • Page 30: Figure 19- The Serimux Is Waiting To Save Its Firmware

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH Figure 19- The SERIMUX is waiting to save its firmware The terminal program in the CPU connected to Port 1 must be configured for Xmodem protocol. 1. Receive the binary file from the SERIMUX (for example, in HyperTerminal for Windows, use the Transfer -> Receive File command).

  • Page 31: User Controls

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 3.2. User Controls Users can connect only to accessible ports as defined by the administrator. A list of those ports will be displayed with a successful login. Connection can be made using the TERMINAL, or a serial terminal with an emulator (e.g. Windows HyperTerminal) connected to the SERIMUX at an allowed user port To login, press the [Spacebar] or [Enter] key.

  • Page 32: User Main Menu

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 3.2.2 User main menu The User main menu includes: • user index number and name • index number and name of the login port • user command list Figure 21- User main menu From the "User main menu"...

  • Page 33: Port List Screen

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 3.2.3 Port List screen From the "User main menu", press [3] to display the list of user accessible ports and information about these ports. Only the administrator can change the communication settings. Figure 22- A limited user accessible Port list On consecutive columns, the following are displayed: Column...

  • Page 34: User Terse Mode

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 3.2.4 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. Entering short command strings performs functions similar to the user main menu commands.

  • Page 35: System Reset Button

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH 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. User Logout Send or type in: [L] [Enter]...

  • Page 36: Table 2- Serimux Port Characteristics

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH Every port is defined through the following parameters: Table 2- SERIMUX Port Characteristics Description Acceptable Value Default Value Number 0-8/16/24/32 Same (not changeable) Name Up to 15 characters “Port00” to “Port32” Type – port 0 User User (not changeable) Type –...

  • Page 37: Firmware Upgrade

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 3.3 Firmware Upgrade It may be desired to upgrade the firmware that controls the SERIMUX as soon as improved versions become available. Once the firmware file has been downloaded from www.networktechinc.com to a local CPU, follow these instructions to install it. 1.

  • Page 38: Figure 27- Last Confirmation Before Firmware Update

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH Figure 27- Last confirmation before firmware update Using the terminal program, send the binary firmware file using “1K Xmodem” protocol. Figure 28- File transfer in progress After successful transmission the SERIMUX will automatically restart after few seconds. If not, either power down the RACKMUX and power it back ON (or just press the “Sytem Reset”...

  • Page 39: Using The Terminal

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 4. USING THE TERMINAL 4.1 How To Setup The TERMINAL The TERMINAL is compatible with most CPUs and application packages. A menu driven setup system is provided to select and save the settings required by the CPU and application. To control the CPU, or in this case the SERIMUX, a user must be familiar with the requirements of the SERIMUX in order to setup the TERMINAL.

  • Page 40: Changing The Terminal Operating Parameters

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 4.2 Changing The TERMINAL Operating Parameters To select one of the setup menus shown, press the indicated function key. - The screen for that menu appears with the name highlighted. - The fields at the middle of the screen indicate the parameters that can be changed in that menu. - The top line identifies the keys to press to highlight the parameter fields and change the settings.

  • Page 41: F3- Keybd Setup Menu

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH Auto Scroll causes the data to scroll up a line when the cursor moves past the last line of the page. Monitor causes the terminal to display symbols for escape sequences and control codes without acting on them (test feature). Status Line sets the top line of the screen as the status line.

  • Page 42: F5- Misc Setup Menu

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH Comm Mode sets the SERIAL1 port communication mode to full duplex (FDX), block (BLK), half duplex (HDX), or half duplex block (HBLK). Multiple Sessions defines whether an Ethernet connection supports multiple sessions function. ON : indicates the terminal supports multiple sessions.

  • Page 43: F8- Ansbk Set-Up Menu

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH Table 4- Programmable Keys Enhanced PC-Style Keyboard Enhanced PC-Style Keyboard F1 through F12 ENTER (Both ENTER keys are programmable) (UP ARROW) ESCAPE (DOWN ARROW) HOME (LEFT ARROW) INSERT (RIGHT ARROW) PAGE DOWN BACKSPACE PAGE UP DELETE...

  • Page 44: F11- Colr2 Set-Up Menu

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH F11- Colr2 Set-up Menu The color functionality differs with emulation. In general VT100, VT220 and ANSI Console work with applications, which control the color directly. The remaining personalities associate colors based on existing monochrome video attributes. This section will define parameter selection based on personality selected.

  • Page 45: Table 6- Color Palettes

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH Table 6- Color Palettes Palette Display Attribute Foreground Color Background Color Normal Green Black Reverse (or blank) Black Yellow Intensity Blue Black Black Blue Intensity and reverse (or blank) Underline Cyan Black Underline and reverse(or blank) Black Cyan...
  • Page 46 NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH Table 6- Color Palettes (Cont'd) Palette Display Attribute Foreground Color Background Color Normal Yellow Black Reverse (or blank) Black Yellow Intensity Black Black Intensity and reverse (or blank) Underline Cyan Black Underline and reverse (or blank) Black Cyan Underline and intensity...

  • Page 47: Local Keyboard Commands

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 4.3 Local Keyboard Commands Table 7 lists local keyboard commands in the terminal's native mode. Table 7- Local Keyboard Commands in Native Mode Key Sequence by keyboard Style Command Enhanced PC Toggle CAPS LOCK on/off CAPS LOCK Toggle NUM LOCK on/off NUM LOCK...

  • Page 48: Terminal Command Guide

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 4.4 TERMINAL Command Guide 4.4.1 Commands Supported in ASCII Personalities Table 8 lists all the ASCII commands recognized by the terminal. The native mode code for the command is given in the second column.
  • Page 49 NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH Table 8- Commands Supported in ASCII Personalities (Cont'd) Command FUNCTION Native Mode Wyse ADDS WY-50+ VP A2 910+/925 Term ACK mode off ESC e 6 Same ACK mode on ESC e 7 Same Full-duplex mode on ESC C ESC D F...
  • Page 50 NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH Table 8- Commands Supported in ASCII Personalities (Cont'd) FUNCTION Native Mode Wyse ADDS WY-50+ VP A2 910+/925 Term -Program function key definition ESC z fkey Same sequence DEL Program key direction and ESC Z dir Same Wyse...
  • Page 51 NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH Table 8- Commands Supported in ASCII Personalities (Cont'd) FUNCTION Native Mode Wyse ADDS WY-50+ VP A2 910+/925 Term Display Memory/Split Screen Divide memory into pages ESC w length Same Display previous page ESC w B or ESC J Same ESC J...
  • Page 52 NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH Table 8- Commands Supported in ASCII Personalities (Cont'd) FUNCTION Native Mode Wyse ADDS WY-50+ VP A2 910+/925 Term Graphics Characters Graphics mode on ESC H CTRL B Same ESC $ ESC $ Graphics mode off ESC H CTRL C...
  • Page 53 NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH Table 8- Commands Supported in ASCII Personalities (Cont'd) FUNCTION Native Mode Wyse ADDS WY-50+ VP A2 910+/925 Term Editing (Cont'd) Insert line of spaces ESC E Same Same Same Delete cursor character ESC W Same Same...
  • Page 54 NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH Table 8- Commands Supported in ASCII Personalities (Cont'd) FUNCTION Native Mode Wyse ADDS WY-50+ VP A2 910+/925 Term Print Functions Print formatted page ESC P Same Same Same Print formatted unprotected page ESC @ Same Print unformatted page...

  • Page 55: Variable Values For Table 8 Commands

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 5.4.2 Variable Values for Table 8 Commands answer Up to 20 characters to define answerback message attr Display Attributes attr Display Attributes SPACE Space character Normal Dim and invisible Blank Dim and blink Blink Dim, blink, invisible Blink and Blank...
  • Page 56 NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH Variable Values for Table 8 Commands (Cont'd) fcolor Foreground Color fcolor Foreground Color Black Magenta Green Yellow Cyan White Function field field Function field field unshifted shifted unshifted shifted Function fkey fkey Function fkey fkey...
  • Page 57 NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH Variable Values for Table 8 Commands (Cont'd) length Multiple Length of Page 1xlines Equal to the number of data lines 2xlines Double the number of data lines 4xlines Four times the number of data lines *b Available only in WY-50+ personality.
  • Page 58 NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH Variable Values for Table 8 Commands (Cont'd) Function Key Function Key Function Key Remote Local Normal Page Page page 0 In the 80 columns mode: There have 4 pages of display memory. page 1 In the 132 columns mode: There have 3 pages of display memory.

  • Page 59: Ansi Command Guide

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH Variable Values for Table 8 Commands (Cont'd) wnd/page Window or Page Page 0 or upper window Page 1 or lower window Word Data Word 7 bits 8 bits wpca Write-Protected Display Attribute wpca Write-Protected Display Attribute Invisible on...
  • Page 60 NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH Supported VT100, VT220 and Console ANSI Commands, Cont'd Command FUNCTION VT100, VT220 Console ANSI 132-column display CSI ?3 h Same 80-column display CSI ?3 l Same Smooth scrolling on CSI ?4 h Same Jump scrolling on CSI ?4 l...
  • Page 61 NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH Supported VT100, VT220 and Console ANSI Commands (Cont'd) final Final character final Final character Designating UK ANSI character set < Designating DEC supplemental(VT220 only) Designating ASCII character set DSCS Designating Down-line loadable character set Designating DEC special graphics * DSCS can consist of zero, one or two intermediate character and a final character.
  • Page 62 NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH Supported VT100, VT220 and Console ANSI Commands (Cont'd) Values for “Psn” in table on page 56 Color Color Color Color Black Gray Lt. Red Blue Magenta Lt.Blue Lt. Magenta Green Brown Lt. Green Yellow Cyan White...
  • Page 63 NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH Supported VT100, VT220 and Console ANSI Commands (Cont'd) Command FUNCTION VT100, VT220 Console ANSI Editing Functions (Cont'd) Erase erasable characters from start of display CSI ?1 J Same to cursor Erase erasable characters in entire display CSI ?2 J Same Erase erasable characters from cursor to end of line CSI ?0 K...
  • Page 64 NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH Supported VT100, VT220 and Console ANSI Commands, Cont'd Unshifted function key Unshifted function key hc Hexadecimal representation of character string assigned to the function key. Note: Multiple function key definitions can be programmed by entering the <kc>/<hc> parameters for each, separated by semicolons (;).
  • Page 65 NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH Supported VT100, VT220 and Console ANSI Commands (Cont'd) Command FUNCTION VT100, VT220 Console ANSI Auxiliary Keypad Modes Auxiliary keypad numeric mode on ESC > Same Auxiliary keypad application mode on ESC = Same Transmission/Printer Control Transmit through cursor position...

  • Page 66: Vt52 Command Guide

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH Supported VT100, VT220 and Console ANSI Commands, Cont'd Command FUNCTION VT100, VT220 Console ANSI Request keyboard status report CSI ? 26 n Same Respond with keyboard language CSI ? 27; Ps n Same (see table below for values of “Ps”) Values of Ps (above)

  • Page 67: Using Printer Server Via Ethernet Connection

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 4.6 Using Printer Server via Ethernet Connection Introduction In order to send print jobs to a network-based printer, the Ethernet Print Terminal function in the TERMINAL must be used. To use this function, the Telnet Terminal communication option described on page 1 is available. For this option to work, an Ethernet cable must be connected as described on page 6.

  • Page 68: Setup For Lpd

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 4.6.2 Setup for LPD Follow those steps from step 1 to step 2 described in Basic Setup. The following steps are dependent on the operating system. Please refer to the UNIX administration guide. The following illustrated steps are under BSD system. Create a spooling directory Step 3.

  • Page 69: Lpd Printing

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 4.6.3 LPD printing LPD protocol is built-in to most of the UNIX system. However, detailed implementation of LPD differs among UNIX systems. Please refer to the UNIX administration guide for reference. The following illustrated printing command is under BSD system or System V version.

  • Page 70: On-Screen Display (Osd)

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 4.7 On-Screen Display (OSD) 4.7.1 Standard Controls The RACKMUX LCD has 5 standard control buttons and a power LED. The 5 standard control buttons operate as follows: • The Power button turns the RACKMUX LCD and backlight ON and OFF as desired. •...

  • Page 71: Brightness/Contrast Menu

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 4.7.2.2 Brightness/Contrast Menu Selecting the Brightness/Contrast menu will bring up a screen in which the user can adjust the brightness and contrast levels of the LCD display. With either the BRIGHTNESS or CONTRAST sections highlighted, (use the Up or Down arrow to move between them), press the Select button to choose the option to adjust.

  • Page 72: Setup Menu

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 4.7.2.5 Setup Menu Selecting the Setup menu will bring up a screen in which the user can adjust OSD POSITION-the position of the OSD menus on the LCD display OSD TIME-the length of time the user can be idle before the OSD menu automatically exits (adjustable from 10 to 60 seconds) LANGUAGE-the language that the OSD menus will be presented in With the item highlighted, (use the Up or Down arrow to move between them), press the Select button to choose the option to...

  • Page 73: Keyboard Functions

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 4.8 Keyboard Functions The keyboard on the RACKMUX has a standard condensed Windows format. To reduce the keyboard size, some keys have been assigned multiple functions, accessible via the "Fn" key. This section will describe which keys have multiple functions and how to enable them.

  • Page 74: Number Pad

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 4.8.2 Number Pad The functionality of a Number Pad on a standard Windows keyboard has been incorporated into this keyboard. To substitute the keys of the Number Pad: Press the "NumLock" key. The NumLock LED ( ) will illuminate.

  • Page 75: Other Uses Of The Function Key

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 4.8.3 Other Uses of the Function Key The Function ("Fn") key (page 68) will enable other standard keyboard features in addition to the Number Pad keys (page 69) . Key Function when Fn key is Key Function when Fn key is not locked ("Fn"...

  • Page 76: Hardware Information

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 5. HARDWARE INFORMATION Introduction This chapter provides information on hardware specifications, pinouts for the Ethernet cable, pinouts for port connectors, and pinouts for the cable adapters. 5.1 Hardware Specifications Physical Size (In.) WxDxH 19x18.4x1.75 Weight 23.3 lbs.

  • Page 77: Cpu-To-Rackmux Ethernet Crossover Cable

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 5.2 CPU-to-RACKMUX Ethernet Crossover Cable In order to make a direct connection between a CPU and the ETHERNET connector of the RACKMUX, a crossover cable must be used. The cable is made with CAT5 cable terminated with RJ45 connectors and wired according to the chart below. Pin assignment at Wire Color Pin assignment at...

  • Page 78: Cable Adapters

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 5.5 Cable Adapters The SERIMUX comes with four cable adapters. The following illustrations show cable adapter pin outs. Additional adapters can be purchased from NTI. DB-25 Male Console Adapter (NTI P/N DB25M-RJ45F-T) DB-25 Male to RJ45 Connector Pin Assignments RJ45 Signal...

  • Page 79: Serimux Ethernet Pinouts

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH DB-25 Female Console Adapter (NTI P/N DB25F-RJ45F) DB-25 Female to RJ45 Pin Assignments RJ45 Signal DB-25F 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) DB-25 Male Modem to RJ45 Pin Assignment RJ45 Signal...

  • Page 80: Terminal Connector Pin Assignments

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 5.7 TERMINAL Connector Pin Assignments Serial Port (Serial 2) Connector Pin Assignments (RS232C 9-pin connector) Signal Mnemonic Direction Data carrier detect DCD In Receive data RxD In Transmit data TxD Out Data terminal ready DTR Out Signal ground SGND...

  • Page 81: Dimensional Drawings

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 5.8 Dimensional Drawings Overhead View of RACKMUX-T15-CS16 15" LCD Display 2 1 .9 IN . Keyboard Wristpad Lock PARALLEL SERIAL TERMINAL SERIAL PRINTER PARALLEL RESTORE TERMINAL SYSTEM 10 BASE T DEFAULTS RESET Rear View of RACKMUX-T15-CS16 1 9 .0 0 IN .

  • Page 82: Index

    NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH INDEX Number Pad, 69 access to ports, 22 administrator password, 23 numeric keypad, 70 ASCII commands, 43 OSD menus, 65 BSD UNIX system, 64 password, 11 cable adapters, 73 port access, 22 cabling, 72 Port List, 13 change administrator password, 23...

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