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I-Tech CMS 6R4 Series User Manual

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  • Page 3: Warnings And Cautions

    Warnings and Cautions: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SECURE RACKING If Secure Racked units are installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, they may require further evaluation by Certification Agencies. The following items must be considered. The ambient within the rack may be greater than room ambient. Installation should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation is not compromised.

  • Page 4: Industry Canada

    CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide FCC Part 15 Regulation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ............1-1 Unit Description .
  • Page 6 CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide Operation ............6-1 6.1.
  • Page 7 Table of Contents List of Figures 2.1. Front Panel Components ..........2-1 2.2.
  • Page 8 CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    1. Introduction The CMS-6R4 Console Management + Power Control Switch, is designed for remote network management installations where rack space is precious and only a few network elements are in the rack. The CMS-6R4 combines six RS232 Console ports with four power reboot outlets and an internal 33.6Kbps Modem all in a 1U package.

  • Page 10: Typographic Conventions

    CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide CMS-6R4 and CMS-6R4 CE Models This User’s Guide discusses the both the CMS-6R4 and the CMS-6R4-CE models. Throughout this User’s Guide, both models are referred to as the "CMS-6R4". The only difference between the two models is that the CMS-6R4 is designed for 100 to 120 VAC power operation, and the CMS-6R4-CE is designed for 208 to 240 VAC power operation.

  • Page 11: Unit Description

    2. Unit Description 2.1. Front Panel Components www.wti.com STATUS CLEAR Figure 2.1: Front Panel Components As shown in Figure 2.1, the CMS-6R4 front panel includes the following components: Clear Button: Restarts the CMS-6R4 operating program without  changing user-selected parameters or breaking port connections. Power Indicator: Lights when power is applied to the unit.

  • Page 12: Back Panel Components

    CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide 15 AMPS PLUG 1 Figure 2.2: Back Panel Components (120 VAC Model Shown) 2.2. Back Panel Components Power Inlet and Circuit Breaker: An AC inlet and circuit breaker  which supply power to the CMS-6R4. Includes cable keeper (not shown.) •...
  • Page 13 10Base-T Port (Network Port): An RJ45 Ethernet Port for connection  to your TCP/IP network. The 10Base-T Port also features an Activity Indicator flashes to indicate activity at the Network Port. The default IP Address is 192.168.168.168. For more information on Network Port configuration, please refer to Section 5.5.2.
  • Page 14 CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide...

  • Page 15: Quick Start

    3. Quick Start This Quick Start Guide describes a simplified installation procedure for the CMS-6R4 hardware, which will allow you to communicate with the unit in order to demonstrate basic features and check for proper operation. Note that this Quick Start Guide does not provide a detailed description of unit configuration, or discuss advanced operating features in detail.

  • Page 16: Communicating With The Cms-6R4

    CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide 3.2. Communicating with the CMS-6R4 The CMS-6R4 offers two separate user interfaces: the Web Browser Interface and the Text Interface. The Web Browser interface allows you to contact the unit via a TCP/IP network, using a standard, JavaScript enabled web browser. The Text Interface consists of a series of ASCII text menus, which may be accessed via TCP/IP network, Local PC or modem.

  • Page 17: Main Status Screen - Web Browser Interface

    Figure 3.1: Main Status Screen - Web Browser Interface CMS-6R4 v1.00 PORT | NAME -----+------------------+----------------+--------+---------+--------------+ | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) -----+------------------+----------------+--------+---------+--------------+ PLUG | NAME -----+------------------+----------------+--------+---------+ | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) -----+------------------+----------------+--------+---------+ “/H”...

  • Page 18: Connecting Ports And Switching Outlets

    CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide 3.3. Connecting Ports and Switching Outlets Although both the Text Interface and Web Browser Interface allow you to select configuration parameters, the Text Interface is always used when invoking commands to create connections between ports. Although the Web Browser Interface does allow access to outlet switching functions, for this Quick Start procedure, it is recommended to perform the following steps via the Text Interface.
  • Page 19 Controlling Outlets: You may wish to perform the following tests in order to make certain that the switched outlets are functioning properly. Reboot Outlet: At the command prompt, type /BOOT 1 and press [Enter]. The status indicator for Plug 1 should go Off, pause for a moment and then go back On, indicating that the boot cycle has been successfully completed.
  • Page 20 CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide...

  • Page 21: Installation

    4. Installation This Section provides further details regarding installation of the CMS-6R4. 4.1. Power Supply Connection Use the supplied power cord to connect the CMS-6R4 to an appropriate power supply. Note that the CMS-6R4's Main Power switch must be "On" in order for the unit to operate.

  • Page 22: Connecting Devices To The Rs232 Serial Ports

    CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide 4.3. Connecting Devices to the RS232 Serial Ports The six, serial RS232 Ports on the CMS-6R4 back panel are standard DB9 connectors, configured as DTE Ports, and are similar to a standard serial port on a PC. Note that Port 1 is designated as a System Set Up Port, and that in order to ensure that this port is always accessible by system administrators, the Supervisor Mode cannot be disabled at Port 1.

  • Page 23: Configuration

    5. Configuration 5.1. Supervisor Mode and Non-Supervisor Mode In order to restrict access to sensitive command functions, the CMS-6R4 features two operating modes; Supervisor Mode and Non-Supervisor Mode. • Supervisor Mode: Allows access to all configuration menus, switching functions and status screens. The Supervisor Mode status screens show On/Off conditions for all serial ports and switched outlets, and list all currently defined system parameters.

  • Page 24: Communicating With The Cms-6R4

    CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide 5.2. Communicating with the CMS-6R4 In order to configure the unit or invoke command functions, you must first connect to the CMS-6R4 and access command mode. As discussed in Section 3, the CMS-6R4 offers two separate command interfaces: the Web Browser Interface, and the Text Interface.

  • Page 25: Accessing The Web Browser Interface

    Figure 5.1: Main Status Screen - Web Browser Interface (Sample Values Shown) 5.2.1. Accessing the Web Browser Interface In order to use the Web Browser Interface, the CMS-6R4 must be connected to a TCP/IP network, and your PC must be equipped with a JavaScript enabled web browser (such as Internet Explorer or Netscape®...

  • Page 26: Accessing The Text Interface

    CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide CMS-6R4 v1.00 PORT | NAME -----+------------------+----------------+--------+---------+--------------+ | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | Internal_Modem -----+------------------+----------------+--------+---------+--------------+ PLUG | NAME -----+------------------+----------------+--------+---------+ | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) -----+------------------+----------------+--------+---------+ “/H” for help. CMS>...

  • Page 27: System Setup Port

    Via Network: The CMS-6R4 includes a default IP address (192.168.168.168), which allows you to contact the unit from any network node on the same subnet. When the CMS-6R4 is installed in a working network environment, it is recommended to redefine the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address as described in Section 5.5.2.

  • Page 28: Password Functions

    CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide 5.4. Password Functions The CMS-6R4's password directory allows you to define up to 32 passwords. These passwords are not only used to protect access to the CMS-6R4 unit, but are also used to determine the type of commands that each user will be allowed to invoke, and the ports and switched outlets that each user will be allowed to control.

  • Page 29: Configuration Menus

    5.5. Configuration Menus As described in the sections that follow, configuration parameters can be selected via the Web Browser Interface or Text Interface. Although the Web Browser and Text Interface provide two separate means for selecting parameters, both interfaces allow access to essentially the same set of parameters, and parameters selected via one interface will also be applied to the other.

  • Page 30: System Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface

    CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide Figure 5.3: System Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface SYSTEM PARAMETERS: Site ID: Command Confirmation: Automated Mode: Manual Switch Button: Command Prompt: Password on Dial Back: Off Dial Back Attempts: Dial Back Delay: Create/Edit user password Enter Selection, Press <ESC>...
  • Page 31 The System Parameters Menus allow you to define the following parameters: • Site ID: Defines a brief text message, which can describe the location or function of the CMS-6R4 unit. (Up to 32 characters, Default = undefined.) • The Site ID Message cannot begin with a forward slash (/) or backslash (\) character.

  • Page 32: The Password Directory

    CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide • Dial Back Delay: Sets the amount of time that will elapse between Dial Back Attempts. For more information on the Dial Back Feature, please refer to Section 5.5.1.6. (Default = 30 Seconds.) • Edit Password Directory: Provides access to a series of menus that are used to create, edit, and delete passwords/accounts as described in Section 5.5.1.1.

  • Page 33: The Password Directory Menu (Web Browser Interface)

    Figure 5.5: The Password Directory Menu (Web Browser Interface) EDIT PASSWORD DIRECTORY: 1. Add Name/Password 2. Edit/Delete from List 3. Edit/Delete from Search 4. Delete Entire Directory Enter: #<CR> to select, <ESC> for previous menu ... Figure 5.6: The Password Directory Menu (Text Interface) •...

  • Page 34: Adding Passwords

    CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide 5.5.1.2. Adding Passwords The "Add Name/Password" menu (Text Interface) and "Create User" menu (Web Browser Interface) are used to create new user accounts and add passwords to the password directory. To create new passwords/accounts, proceed as follows: •...

  • Page 35: The Create Name/Password Menu (Web Browser Interface)

    Figure 5.7: The Create Name/Password Menu (Web Browser Interface) ADD NAME/PASSWORD: 1. Name: (undefined) 2. Password: (undefined) 3. Dial Back #: (undefined) 4. Dial Back Mode: 5. Supervisor Mode: Off 6. Port Access: None 7. Plug Access: None 8. Save Entry Enter: #<CR>...
  • Page 36 CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide • Port Access: Determines which ports this password will be allowed to create connections with. (Default = none.) • Several different passwords/accounts can be allowed to create connections to the same port. • When selecting ports via the text interface, key in the number for the desired port and then press [Enter].

  • Page 37: Editing Passwords

    5.5.1.3. Editing Passwords This function is used to edit existing user accounts, and allows you to change passwords, dialback parameters, plug access and port access for each user account. To edit existing passwords, proceed as follows: • Web Browser Interface: Click the "Setup" button to access the Setup Menus, and then click the "Users"...

  • Page 38: Deleting Passwords

    CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide 5.5.1.4 Deleting Passwords This function is used to delete existing user accounts. To delete existing passwords/accounts, proceed as follows: • Web Browser Interface: Click the "Setup" button to access the Setup Menus, and then click the "Users" button. From the Password Directory Menu, click the "Delete Users"...

  • Page 39: The Dial Back Function

    5.5.1.6. The Dial Back Function The Dial Back Function provides an additional layer of security when callers attempt to access command mode via modem. When this function is properly configured, callers will not be granted immediate access to command mode upon entering a valid password;...
  • Page 40 CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide Dial Back Example: Assume that the unit is configured as follows: System Parameters Menu: • Password on Dial Back: On • Dial Back Attempts: 3 • Dial Back Delay: 30 Seconds User Account Parameters: • Name: Test1 •...

  • Page 41: Network Parameters Menu

    5.5.2. Network Parameters Menu The Network Parameters Menu is used to select the IP Address and other network parameters. • Web Browser Interface: Click the "Setup" button to access the Setup Menus, and then click the "Network Parameters" button. The Network Parameters Menu will be displayed as shown in Figure 5.9.

  • Page 42: Network Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface

    CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide Figure 5.9: Network Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface NETWORK PARAMETERS: 1. IP Address: 192.168.168.168 2. Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 3. Gateway Address: 207.212.30.1 4. Send MSS: 5. IP Security TELNET PARAMETERS: 10. Service: 11. Telnet Port #: 12.
  • Page 43 Telnet Parameters: • Service: Enables/Disables Telnet communication with the CMS-6R4 unit. When this item is "Off," users will not be able to contact the unit via Telnet. (Default = On.) • Port Number: Selects the TCP/IP port number that will be used for Telnet connections.

  • Page 44: Ip Security Feature

    CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide IP SECURITY: Security Mask #1: Mask #1 Action: Security Mask #2: Mask #2 Action: Security Mask #3: Mask #3 Action: Security Mask #4: Mask #4 Action: Security Mask #5: 10. Mask #5 Action: Enter selection, Press <ESC>...
  • Page 45 Example 1: Deny access to all hosts except 192.1.1.5: Security Mask #1: 255.255.255.255 Security Mask #2: 192.1.1.5 Since 255 is a wild card, Mask #1 blocks all IP Addresses. Mask #2 then specifically grants access to 192.1.1.5 only. Example 2: Allow access only by addresses that begin with 192. Security Mask #1: 255.255.255.255 Security Mask #2: 192.255.255.255 Since 255 is a wild card, Mask 1 blocks all IP addresses.

  • Page 46: The Telnet Port Parameters Menu - Text Interface

    CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide TELNET PORT PARAMETERS 1. Supervisor Mode: 2. Logoff Character: 3. Sequence Disconnect: 4. Inactivity Timeout: 5. Response Type: 6. Command Echo: 7. Accept Break: 8. Discard LF: 9. Invalid Access Lockout: Off “/H” for help. Figure 5.12: The Telnet Port Parameters Menu - Text Interface Figure 5.13: The Telnet Port Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface 5-24...

  • Page 47: Telnet Port Parameters

    5.5.2.2. Telnet Port Parameters The Telnet Port Parameters Menus are used to configure the Telnet Port, and select parameters such as the Response Type and Command Echo. To access the Telnet Port Parameters Menus, proceed as follows: • Web Browser Interface: Click the "Setup" button to access the Setup Menus, and then click the "Telnet Parameters"...
  • Page 48 CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide • Supervisor Mode: Permits or denies access to Supervisor Mode via Telnet. When disabled (Deny), the port will not enter Supervisor Mode, even when a password that normally permits access to Supervisor Mode is entered. (Default = Permit.) •...
  • Page 49 • Inactivity Timeout: Enables and selects the Timeout Period for the Telnet port. If enabled, and the port does not receive or transmit data for the specified Timeout Period, the port will disconnect. (Default = 5 Minutes.) Note: When connected ports time out and are disconnected, both ports will also exit from command mode.

  • Page 50: The Invalid Access Lockout Feature

    CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide 5.5.2.3. The Invalid Access Lockout Feature When properly configured and enabled, the Invalid Access Lockout feature will watch all login attempts made at all CMS-6R4 ports. If a given port exceeds the selected number of invalid attempts specified for that port, then that port will be automatically disabled for a user-defined length of time.

  • Page 51: Rs232 Port Parameters

    5.5.3. RS232 Port Parameters The Port Parameters Menus are used to configure the CMS-6R4's serial RS232 Ports, and allow you to assign a name to each port and select parameters such as the baud rate, parity and handshake mode. To access the Serial Parameters Menu, proceed as follows: •...

  • Page 52: Port Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface

    CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide Figure 5.14: Port Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface PORT PARAMETERS #3: 1. Port Name: 2. Baud Rate: 3. Bits/Parity: 4. Stop Bits: 5. Handshake Mode: 6. Port Mode: 64. DTR Output: 7. Supervisor Mode: 8.
  • Page 53 • Port Mode: Selects the Port Mode for this port. Note that when the Port Mode is set to "Modem" the modem initialization string will be sent every 15 minutes. For more information on Port Modes, please refer to Section 5.5.3.1. (Default: Ports 1 to 6 = Any-to-Any; Port 7 = Modem.) •...
  • Page 54 CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide • Supervisor Mode: Permits or denies access to Supervisor Mode at this port. When Supervisor Mode is enabled, and a password that permits Supervisor level commands is entered at this port, the port will allow access to Supervisor Mode.
  • Page 55 • Inactivity Timeout: Enables and selects the Timeout Period for this port. If enabled, and the port does not receive or transmit data for the specified Timeout Period, the port will disconnect and exit command mode. (Default = 5 Minutes.) Note: When connected ports time out and are disconnected, both ports will also exit from command mode.
  • Page 56 CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide • Direct Connect: Direct Connect allows you to access the CMS-6R4 and automatically create a connection between the Network Port and a specific RS232 port by including the appropriate Telnet port number in the connect command (e.g. Port 5 = 2105). For more information, please refer to Section 6.6.

  • Page 57: Rs232 Port Modes

    5.5.3.1. RS232 Port Modes The CMS-6R4 offers four different port operation modes; Any-to-Any Mode, Passive Mode, Buffer Mode, and Modem Mode. The Port Modes function as follows: • Any-to-Any Mode: Allows communication between connected ports. Any-to-Any Mode Ports can be connected to other Any-to-Any, Passive, Buffer, or Modem Mode Ports by accessing command mode and invoking the /C command (see Section 6.2.3).

  • Page 58: Copying Parameters To Several Ports

    CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide COPY SERIAL PORT PARAMETERS: 1. Port Name: 2. Baud Rate: 3. Bits/Parity: 4. Stop Bits: 5. Handshake Mode: 6. Port Mode: 64. DTR Output: 7. Supervisor Mode: 8. Logoff Character: 9. Sequence Disconnect: 10. Inactivity Timeout: 11.
  • Page 59 When the command prompt appears, invoke the /CP command as described below. The menu shown in Figure 5.16 will be displayed. All Ports: To copy parameters to all CMS ports, type /CP and then press [Enter]. Range of Ports: To copy parameters to a range of Serial Ports, type /CP m-n and then press [Enter].

  • Page 60: Configuring The Internal Modem

    CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide 5.5.4. Configuring the Internal Modem The CMS-6R4 includes an internal modem, which can also be configured via the Text Interface or Web Browser Interface. The configuration menu for the internal modem is identical to the configuration menus for the RS232 Serial Ports, except that the Port Mode for the Modem Port is always set at "Modem Mode"...

  • Page 61: Plug Parameters Menus

    5.5.5. Plug Parameters Menus The Plug Parameters Menus are used to define Plug Names, Plug Passwords, boot/sequence delay times and Power Up Default values for each of the CMS-6R4’s Switched AC Outlets. • Web Browser Interface: Click the "Setup" button to access the configuration menus, then click the "Plug Parameters"...

  • Page 62: Plug Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface

    CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide Figure 5.17: Plug Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface PLUG #1 PARAMETERS: 1. Plug Name: (undefined) 2. Boot/Seq. Delay: 0.5 Secs 3. Power Up Default: Enter Selection, Press <ESC> to Exit ... Figure 5.18: Plug Parameters Menu - Text Interface (Plug 1 Shown) 5-40...

  • Page 63: The Boot / Sequence Delay Period

    5.5.5.1. The Boot / Sequence Delay Period. The Boot / Sequence Delay value will be applied differently for Reboot operations as opposed to simple On/Off operations as described below: Reboot Cycles: Single Plug: The Boot/Seq. Delay determines how long the plug will remain Off before it is switched back On again.

  • Page 64: Save Configuration Parameters

    CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide 5.6. Save Configuration Parameters After you have finished configuring the CMS-6R4 to fit your application, it is recommended to save all parameters to an ASCII file. Saving Parameters to an ASCII file allows you to create a "backup" of your currently defined configuration.

  • Page 65: Operation

    6. Operation As discussed in Section 5, the CMS-6R4 offers two separate command interfaces; the Web Browser Interface and the Text Interface. Note that Both interfaces offer essentially the same command options and features, and that parameters defined via the Web Interface will also apply when communicating via the Text Interface (and vice versa.) 6.1.

  • Page 66: The Status Menu - Web Browser Interface

    CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide Figure 6.1: The Status Menu - Web Browser Interface Switching Plugs On: Click the "On" radio button next to the desired plug(s), then click "Apply". To switch all Plugs On, click the "On" radio button in the "All Plugs" row, then Click "Apply." Switching Plugs Off: Click the "Off"...

  • Page 67: Operation Via The Text Interface

    CMS-6R4 v1.00 Display Display Help Screen Display Status Display Network Status Port Diagnostics /W [n] Port Parameters (Who) View Password Directory Display Site ID Control /DPL Set Plugs to Default State /BOOT <n> Boot Plug n /ON <n> Turn On Plug n /OFF <n>...

  • Page 68: The Status Screen - Text Interface

    CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide CMS-6R4 v1.00 PORT | NAME -----+------------------+----------------+--------+---------+--------------+ | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | Internal_Modem -----+------------------+----------------+--------+---------+--------------+ PLUG | NAME -----+------------------+----------------+--------+---------+ | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) -----+------------------+----------------+--------+---------+ “/H” for help. CMS>...

  • Page 69: Switching Outlets - Text Interface

    6.2.2. Switching Outlets - Text Interface To switch or default outlets, or initiate a Boot Cycle, proceed as follows: Switch Outlet(s) On: To power-on an outlet, type /ON n and press [Enter]. Where "n" is the number or name of the desired outlet. For example: Switch Outlet(s) Off: To power-off an outlet, type /OFF n and press [Enter].

  • Page 70: Applying Commands To Several Outlets - Text Interface

    CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide 6.2.2.1. Applying Commands to Several Outlets - Text Interface As described below, switching and reboot commands can be applied to only one Switched AC Outlet, or to several outlets. Note: When switching and reboot operations are initiated, Boot/ Sequence Delay times will be applied as described in Section 5.5.5.1.

  • Page 71: Connecting Ports

    6.2.3.1. Connecting Ports To Connect ports, proceed as follows: Access the Command Mode. Invoke the /C command to connect the desired ports. Resident Connection: To connect your resident port to another port, type /C x [Enter]. Where x is the number or name of the port you want to connect.

  • Page 72: Disconnecting Ports

    CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide 6.2.3.2. Disconnecting Ports There are three different methods for disconnecting ports, the Resident Disconnection, the Third Party Disconnection, and the No Activity Timeout. Providing the Timeout feature is enabled, a No Activity Timeout will disconnect resident ports or third party ports. Note: The "DTR Output"...
  • Page 73 Third Party Disconnection: (Supervisor Mode Only) The /D command is issued from your resident port to disconnect two third party ports. For example, if your Resident Port is Port 1, a Third Party Disconnection could be used to disconnect Port 3 from Port 4. Note: The Third Party Disconnect method can be used to terminate a Telnet "Direct Connection"...
  • Page 74 CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide No Activity Timeout: Providing the Timeout feature is enabled at either connected port, the No Activity Timeout can disconnect Resident Ports, or Third Party Ports. Note: The No Activity Timeout also applies to Telnet "Direct Connections"...

  • Page 75: Defining Hunt Groups

    6.2.3.3. Defining Hunt Groups A Hunt Group creates a situation where the CMS will scan a group of ports and connect to the first available port in the group. Hunt Groups are created by assigning identical or similar names to two or more ports. Hunt Groups can be defined using Any-to-Any, Passive, Buffer, or Modem Mode Ports.

  • Page 76: Port Modes

    CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide Hunt Group port names must be unique. Otherwise, ports with similar names will also be included in the Hunt Group. Hunt Group Example 1: Ports 3 and 4 are Modem Mode ports, and external modems are installed at both ports.

  • Page 77: Buffer Mode

    6.3.3. Buffer Mode The Buffer Mode allows collection of data from various devices without the requirement that all devices use the same communication parameters (e.g., baud rate, parity, etc.). • Buffer Mode Ports cannot access command mode. • Buffer Mode is not available at Ports 1 or 2 (the SetUp Ports) or the Internal Modem Port (Port 7.) 6.3.3.1.

  • Page 78: Port Buffers

    CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide To clear data from any port buffer (with or without reading it first), access command mode via the text interface, using an account and port that permit Supervisor commands, then issue the /E (Erase Buffer) command using the following format: Where n is the number of the port buffer to be cleared.

  • Page 79: Modem Mode

    6.3.4. Modem Mode The Modem Mode provides features specifically related to modem communication. A Modem Mode Port can perform all functions normally available in Any-to-Any Mode. The Modem Mode is available to all Serial RS232 Ports, and is the default port mode at the Internal Modem Port (Port 7.) When the Modem Mode is selected, the Port Configuration menu will display three additional prompts, which allow you to re-define the modem reset string, initialization string, and hang-up string.

  • Page 80: Logging Out Of Command Mode

    CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide 6.4. Logging Out of Command Mode When you have finished communicating with the CMS-6R4, it is important to always disconnect using either the "Log Out" button (Web Browser Interface) or /X command (Text Interface), rather than simply closing your browser window or communications program.
  • Page 81 To enable/disable Automated Mode, access the System Parameters menu (see Section 5.5.1,) then set the "Automated Mode" option to "On". When Automated Mode is enabled, CMS-6R4 functions will change as follows: All Password Security Suppressed: When a user attempts to access command mode, the password prompt will not be displayed at either the COM / RS232 Port or the Network Port.

  • Page 82: The Direct Connect Feature

    CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide 6.6. The Direct Connect Feature The Direct Connect feature allows you to initiate a Telnet session with the CMS-6R4 and make an immediate connection to a specific RS232 Serial Port of your choice, without first being presented with the command interface. This allows you to connect to a discrete TCP port mapped directly to one of the CMS-6R4 RS232 Ports.

  • Page 83: Direct Connect Configuration

    6.6.2. Direct Connect Configuration The Direct Connect Function is configured on a per port basis using the Port Configuration Menus as described in Section 5.5.3. The following options are available via both the Text Interface and Web Browser Interface: Direct Connect OFF: Direct Connect disabled at this Port. (Default) Direct Connect ON - NO PASSWORD: The Direct Connect feature is enabled at this port, but password is not required in order to connect to the port.

  • Page 84: Connecting To A Serial Port Using Direct Connect

    CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide 6.6.3. Connecting to a Serial Port using Direct Connect The Direct Connect TCP port numbers are as follows: Standard Telnet Connections: When standard Telnet Protocol is used, the CMS-6R4 will respond to all IACs. TCP port numbers 2101 through 2106 correspond to Serial RS232 Ports 1 through 6 respectively.

  • Page 85: Terminating A Direct Connect Session

    6.6.4. Terminating a Direct Connect Session To terminate a Direct Connect session, use the client Telnet program's "disconnect" feature. The following will occur immediately upon a client initiated disconnect: The Network port is disconnected from the RS232 Port. The Network session is terminated. The RS232 Port is put to sleep.

  • Page 86: Manual Operation

    CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide 6.7. Manual Operation In addition to the command driven functions available via the Web Browser Interface and Text Interface, the CMS-6R4’s switched plugs can also be toggled On and Off manually. To manually toggle all plugs On or Off, press the Default Button, and hold it down for approximately three seconds.

  • Page 87: The Status Screens

    7. The Status Screens The Text Interface includes a series of status screens can be used to display connection status, outlet status and communication parameters for the RS232 ports, Internal Modem Port and Network Port and also summarize currently defined user passwords and accounts. There are four different status screens; The Main Status Screen (/S), the Network Status Screen (/SN), the Port Diagnostics Screen (/SD), the Port Parameters Screens (/W) and the User Directory (/V).

  • Page 88: The Main Status Screen

    CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide CMS-6R4 v1.00 PORT | NAME -----+------------------+----------------+--------+---------+--------------+ | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) -----+------------------+----------------+--------+---------+--------------+ PLUG | NAME -----+------------------+----------------+--------+---------+ | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) -----+------------------+----------------+--------+---------+ “/H” for help. CMS>...

  • Page 89: The Network Status Screen (/Sn)

    CMS-6R4 v1.00 NETWORK STATUS: 01-23-45-67-89-ab SRC PORT STATE None Listen None Listen None Listen None Listen None Listen None Listen None Listen None Listen None Listen None Listen 2487 Established None Listen None Listen None Listen None Free None Free “/H”...

  • Page 90: The Port Diagnostics Screen (/Sd)

    CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide CMS-6R4 v1.00 PORT DIAGNOSTICS: PORT | NAME -----+------------------+--------+--------+-----+------+--------+-------+---- | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) -----+------------------+--------+--------+-----+------+--------+-------+---- “/H” for help. CMS> Figure 7.3: The Port Diagnostics Screen 7.3. The Port Diagnostics Screen (/SD) The Port Diagnostics Screen provides more detailed information about each port.

  • Page 91: The Port Parameters Screen (/W)

    PORT PARAMETERS #3: 1. Port Name: 2. Baud Rate: 3. Bits/Parity: 4. Stop Bits: 5. Handshake Mode: 6. Port Mode: 64. DTR Output: 7. Supervisor Mode: 8. Logoff Character: 9. Sequence Disconnect: 10. Inactivity Timeout: 11. Response Type: 12. Command Echo: 13.

  • Page 92: Port Parameters Screen - Network Port

    CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide NETWORK PARAMETERS: 1. IP Address: 207.212.30.80 2. Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 3. Gateway Address: 207.212.30.1 4. Send MSS: 5. IP Security TELNET PORT PARAMETERS 1. Supervisor Mode: 2. Logoff Character: 3. Sequence Disconnect: 4. Inactivity Timeout: 5.

  • Page 93: The User Directory

    Name Password ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPER (defined) admin (defined) david (defined) guest1 (defined) guest2 (defined) joseph (defined) kelly (defined) scott (defined) sean1 (defined) service (defined) Reached End of Directory. CMS> Figure 7.6: The User Directory Screen (Text Interface) Figure 7.7: The User Directory Screen (Web Browser Interface) 7.5.
  • Page 94 CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide The following User Directory parameters are listed in both the Text Interface and Web Browser Interface: • Name: The assigned username for each password account. • Password: This column indicates whether or not a password has been defined for each account.

  • Page 95: Saving And Restoring Configuration Parameters

    8. Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters After the CMS-6R4 has been properly configured, parameters can be downloaded and saved as an ASCII text file on your local or remote PC. Later, if the configuration is accidentally altered, the file with the saved parameters can be uploaded to automatically reconfigure the unit without the need to manually assign each parameter.

  • Page 96: Restoring Saved Parameters

    CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide 8.2. Restoring Saved Parameters This Section describes the procedure for using your communications program to send saved parameters to the CMS-6R4. • Parameters saved to an ASCII file can only be restored via the Text Interface.

  • Page 97: Upgrading The Cms-6R4 Firmware

    9. Upgrading the CMS-6R4 Firmware When new, improved versions of the CMS-6R4 firmware become available, the "Upgrade Firmware" function can be used to update the unit. Updates can be installed via the Network Port, Internal Modem Port or Serial Port 1. •...
  • Page 98 CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide Use your communication program's (e.g., HyperTerminal) upload/send function to transfer the upgrade to the CMS-6R4 unit. Select ASCII format, then specify the filename and directory location where the firmware upgrade file resides on your hard drive. Note: The Upload function will timeout after one minute of inactivity.

  • Page 99: Command Reference Guide

    10. Command Reference Guide 10.1. Command Conventions Most commands described in this section conform to the following conventions: • Text Interface: Commands discussed in this section, can only be invoked via the Text Interface. These commands cannot be invoked via the Web Browser Interface.

  • Page 100: Command Summary

    CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide 10.2. Command Summary Function Initiate Boot Cycle Connect Copy RS232 Port Parameters Third Party Disconnect Set Plugs to Default State Erase Buffer Set System Parameters Set to Factory Defaults Help Menu Reset Network Interface Display Site ID Set Network Port Parameters Turn Off Plug n Turn On Plug n...

  • Page 101: Command Response Messages

    10.3 Command Response Messages When commands are sent to the CMS, the unit can respond with either verbose (English Text) or terse messages (numeric / abbreviated). The port configuration commands (/P and /N) can specify an individual response format for each port. In addition to the Terse and Verbose response modes, the port configuration commands can also select the Quiet Mode.

  • Page 102: Command Set

    CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide 10.4. Command Set This Section provides information on all Text Interface commands, sorted alphabetically by command. /BOOT Initiate Boot Cycle Initiates a boot cycle at the selected plug(s). When a Boot cycle is performed, the CMS-6R4 will first switch the selected plug(s) Off, then pause for the user defined Boot/Sequence Delay Period, then switch the plug(s) back on.
  • Page 103 Connect Establishes a bidirectional connection between two ports. For more information, see Section 6.2.3. There are two types of connections: • Resident Connect: If the /C command specifies only one port, your resident port will be connected to the specified port. •...
  • Page 104 CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide Copy RS232 Port Parameters Allows quick set-up when several RS232 ports will be configured with similar parameters. When the /CP command is invoked, the CMS-6R4 will display a menu that can be used to copy parameters to all or several RS232 ports. For more information, please refer to Section 5.5.3.2.
  • Page 105 /DPL Set Plugs to Default State Sets all four switched outlets to their user-defined default state. For information on setting outlet defaults, please refer to Section 5.5.5. Availability: Supervisor Only Format: /DPL[,Y] [Enter] Where ,Y is an optional command argument, which can be included to suppress the command confirmation prompt.
  • Page 106 CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide Set System Parameters Displays a menu which is used to define the Site ID message, create user accounts, set the system clock, and configure and enable the Invalid Access Lockout feature. Note that all functions provided by the /F command are also available via the Web Browser Interface in the "System Properties"...
  • Page 107 Reset Network Interface Resets and reinitializes the CMS-6R4's Network Port. Note: This command cannot be issued from the Network Port. The Network Port cannot reset itself. Availability: Supervisor Only Format: /I [Enter] Response: Verbose: "Are You Sure (y/n)?", if Y, initialization begins. Terse: 5, if Y, initialization begins.
  • Page 108 CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide /OFF Switch Plug(s) Off Switches selected outlet(s) Off, as described in Section 6.2.2. When a several plugs are switched Off by this command, Boot/Sequence Delay Period will be applied as described in Section 5.5.5.1. The /OFF command can also be entered as /OF.
  • Page 109 Switch Plug(s) ON Switches selected outlet(s) On, as described in Section 6.2.2. When a several plugs are switched On by this command, Boot/Sequence Delay Period will be applied as described in Section 5.5.5.1. Note: When this command is executed by a Non-Supervisor, it will only be applied to the plugs that are allowed by the password entered at login.
  • Page 110 CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide Set Plug Parameters Displays a menu that is used to select options and parameters for Switched Outlets. Note that all functions provided by the /PL command are also available via the Web Browser Interface in the "Plug Parameters" menu. Section 5.5.5 describes the procedure for defining plug parameters.
  • Page 111 Display Network Status Displays the Network Status Screen, which lists current conditions and parameters for the Network Port. For more information, please refer to Section 7.2. Availability: Supervisor Only Format: /SN [Enter] Response: Displays Network Status Screen /TELNET Telnet Connection Out Establishes an outward bound Telnet Connection, using the parameters specified in the command line.
  • Page 112 CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide Unlock Port (Invalid Access Lockout) Manually overrides the CMS-6R4’s Invalid Access Lockout feature. Normally, when a user-defined number of unsuccessful password attempts are detected at a given port, the Invalid Access Lockout feature will shut down that port for a user specified time period in order to prevent further access attempts.
  • Page 113 Exit Command Mode Exits command mode. When issued at the Net Port, also ends the Telnet session. Note that exiting from command mode will not terminate port connections. • Any-to-Any Mode: Exits command mode. • Modem Mode: Disconnects and resets modem, hang-up message is sent, hardware line to modem drops for 500 ms, and reset message is sent.
  • Page 114 CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide 10-16...

  • Page 115: Interface Description

    A. Interface Description A.1. Serial RS232 Port Interface Figure A.1: Serial Port Interface Apx-1...

  • Page 116: Specifications

    CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide B. Specifications Power Input / Output: Model CMS-6R4 (120 VAC) • AC Input: 15 Amps Maximum ▪ Voltage: 100 - 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz ▪ Connector: IEC320-C14 Inlet. • AC Outputs: ▪ Connectors: Four (4) NEMA 5-15 ▪...

  • Page 117: Customer Service

    Appendices C. Customer Service Customer Service hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, PST/PDT, Monday through Friday. When calling, please be prepared to give the name and model of the unit, its serial number and a description of its symptoms. If the unit should need to be returned for factory repair it must be accompanied by a Return Authorization number from Customer Service.
  • Page 118 CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide Trademark and Copyright Information WTI and Western Telematic are trademarks of Western Telematic Incorporated. All other product names mentioned in this publication are trademarks of their respective companies. Information and descriptions contained herein are the property of Western Telematic, Inc..

  • Page 119: Index

    Index 100Base-T 10Base-T Accept Break Network Port Serial Port Activity Indicators Adding Passwords Dial Back Number Name Password Port Access Save Supervisor Mode Any-to-Any Mode Automated Mode Baud Rate Serial Port Bits Serial Port Boot/Sequence Delay Boot Command Break Character Buffer Mode Port Buffers Reading Buffered Data...
  • Page 120 CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide Display Site I.D. DTR Output Duplex Mode Edit Passwords Erase Buffer Error Messages Ethernet Port Configuration Exit Command Mode External Modem Factory Defaults Firmware Upgrade Gateway Address General Parameters Menu Grounding Handshake Mode Serial Port Hang Up String Serial Port Hardware...
  • Page 121 Off Command One Character Disconnect On Command Operation Text Interface Web Browser Interface Outlet Access Outlet Parameters Parity Serial Port Passive Mode Passwords Adding Password Directory 5-10 to 5-18, 7-7 to 7-8 Add Name/Password Create Users Delete Entire Directory Delete Users Edit Users Modify Users Show Users...
  • Page 122 CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide Serial Port Parameters Accept Break Baud Rate Bits and Parity Command Echo Direct Connect DTR Output Handshake Mode Hang Up String Inititialization String Invalid Access Lockout Port Mode Port Name Reset String Response Type Sequence Disconnect Stop Bits Supervisor Mode Timeout...

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