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- Page 1 ® SERIMUX Series SERIMUX-CS-x CONSOLE SWITCH Installation and Operation Manual MAN088 Rev 5/27/10...
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Page 2: Typographic Conventions
TRADEMARK SERIMUX is a registered trademark of Network Technologies Inc in the U.S. and other countries. COPYRIGHT Copyright © 2004,2010 by Network Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Network Technologies Inc, 1275 Danner Drive, Aurora, Ohio 44202. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction..................................1 Materials ..................................1 Serial Interface Specifications ............................. 2 Supported Web Browsers ............................2 Definitions..................................2 Default User Name and Passwords..........................3 Features and Functions..............................4 Installation..................................5 To Mount to a Rack ..............................5 Cable Connections ..............................6 Connect to the Ethernet .............................. - Page 4 Login user to a port..............................33 Login user to a port and connect the user port to a host port................. 34 Disconnect and logout a user ..........................34 Connect 2 host ports............................... 34 Disconnect 2 ports ..............................35 Attach or detach a modem............................35 Reset SERIMUX Console Switch to default settings ....................
- Page 5 Figure 12- Modem settings menu ..............................16 Figure 13- Port data buffer................................17 Figure 14- User List ..................................18 Figure 15- User settings menu................................. 19 Figure 16- Port access list for User 01............................. 20 Figure 17- Administrator's Advanced settings menu........................21 Figure 18- Firmware menu................................
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Page 6: Introduction
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH INTRODUCTION The NTI SERIMUX-CS-x Console Switch is a serial port router that allows links (or connections) between multiple pairs of RS232 asynchronous serial ports. The SERIMUX-CS-x (x=4,8,16,24,or 32) is available with up to 32 serial port connections. The main purpose of the switch is to enable users to manage several serial devices from local or remote locations (using external modems). -
Page 7: Serial Interface Specifications
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Serial Interface Specifications • Number of ports: 5, 9, 17, 25 or 33 RS232 ports; • Connectors: RJ45 male • Data: asynchronous, 5, 6, 7, or 8 bits per character, • Parity: even, odd, or none •... -
Page 8: Default User Name And Passwords
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH DEFAULT USER NAME AND PASSWORDS root The default Web Interface user name is (lower case letters only). The default Web Interface password is (lower case letters only). For instruction on using the Web Interface, see page 36. -
Page 9: Features And Functions
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Front View of SERIMUX SERIMUX Ne twork T echnologie s Inc Port Discon PORT DISCON ADMIN USER ENTER Admin User Rear View of SERIMUX RESET ETHERNET CONSOLE NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES INC 1275 Danner Dr, Aurora, OH 44202 Tel:330-562-7070 www.networktechinc.com... -
Page 10: Installation
INSTALLATION This NTI switch was designed to be mounted to a rack or to set on a desktop. It includes rack mount ears to make attachment to a rack easy, and rubber feet to be applied to the bottom of the case if it will instead sit on a flat surface. -
Page 11: Cable Connections
(supplied) detailed in Appendix C (page 62) between the device port on the serial device or host and the RJ45 connector. An NTI RJ45MF-RS232-CO serial crossover adapter has been provided for connection of one DCE type device. More adapters can be purchased separately. -
Page 12: Dual Power Option
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Dual Power Option The SERIMUX-CS-xDP has two IEC connectors on the rear, for connection to two separate power sources. If the power source connected to “PWR 1” fails, the ENVIROMUX will automatically and without interruption switch over to the power source connected to “PWR 2”... -
Page 13: Initial Startup
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH INITIAL STARTUP SERIMUX Quick Start The following instruction will enable the user to quickly make port connections using a terminal connected to the “CONSOLE” port. For instruction to make quick connection using the optional Ethernet port and Web Interface, see page 36. -
Page 14: Using The Serimux Console Switch
• The administrator logs in using an administrator password administrator name : administrator or root (all lowercase letters) administrator password : nti (all lowercase letters) The administrator name cannot be changed. • Users login using a password set by the administrator To change the administrator FYI: Users may be granted administrative access rights by the administrator. -
Page 15: Login As The Administrator
The Administrator main menu will appear for user ROOT on port 0. Note: This will only enter the administrator mode if the administrator password has not yet been changed from "nti". FYI: If SERIMUX is not at initial power-ON, omit steps 2 and 3 above to login. -
Page 16: Port List
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH 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... -
Page 17: Port Settings
NTI SERIMUX SERIES 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 18: Figure 10- Control Codes For In-Band Disconnect Sequence
NTI SERIMUX SERIES 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... -
Page 19: Port Serial Settings
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH 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. -
Page 20: Xon Or Xoff Characters
NTI SERIMUX SERIES 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 21: Copy Port Serial Settings
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH 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. – Press [Y] to paste the selected port settings to the current port, [A] to paste to all ports, [S] to specify the destination port, or press any other key to cancel. -
Page 22: Port Data Buffer
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH – Press [+] to select the current port as source in a port modem settings copy-paste process (except port 0). – Then, press [*] to paste the port settings. – Press [Y] to paste the selected port settings to the current port, [A] to paste to all ports, [S] to specify the destination port, or press any other key to cancel. -
Page 23: Clear Port Data Buffer
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Clear Port data buffer From the "Port settings" menu, press [9] to clear the port data buffer. This selection will clear the entire buffer for data received by or transmitted from the respective port. User List From the administrator main menu, press [5] to display the User list. -
Page 24: User Settings
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH User Settings From the "Administrator main menu", press [6], 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... -
Page 25: Port Access
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Figure 16- Port access list for User 01 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 26: Advanced Settings
- press [1] and a prompt for the old password will appear - enter the old password (factory default password is "nti") and press [Enter] - enter a new password (maximum 31 ASCII characters), using the [Backspace] key to erase any characters entered... -
Page 27: Firmware
To upgrade the firmware that controls the Console Switch, as soon as improved versions become available, download the firmware file (from the NTI website at www.networktechinc.com) to a local CPU, and follow the instructions under "Firmware Upgrade" on page 30 to install it. -
Page 28: Network Settings
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Figure 19- The SERIMUX is waiting to save its firmware Using the terminal program, configured for Xmodem protocol, transfer the binary file from the SERIMUX to the user’s CPU. (For example, in Windows HyperTerminal, use the Transfer -> Receive File command.) When saving the file, choose a directory to place the file in and a name that will identify it with the extension "... -
Page 29: Reboot
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Reboot From the "Administrator main menu", press [A] to initiate a reboot of the SERIMUX. You will be prompted to confirm the command before a reboot will occur. After reboot, you will need to reconnect to the SERIMUX to resume operation. -
Page 30: Serial Control-Users
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH SERIAL CONTROL-USERS Users can connect only to accessible ports as defined by the administrator. A list of those ports will be displayed with a successful login. To login, using a serial terminal or an emulator (e.g. Windows HyperTerminal), connect the terminal to the SERIMUX at an allowed user port and press the [Spacebar] or [Enter] key. -
Page 31: User Main Menu
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH 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 23- User main menu From the "User main menu" the following functions are possible:... -
Page 32: Port List Screen
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH 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 24- A limited user accessible Port list... -
Page 33: User Terse Mode
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH 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. - Page 34 NTI SERIMUX SERIES 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...
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Page 35: Firmware Upgrade
Note: During the transfer and the internal upgrade, all ports (except ports 0 and 1) and all users are disconnected. Locate on the local hard disk the binary file containing a valid firmware version (downloaded from the NTI website at www.networktechinc.com). -
Page 36: Figure 28- Last Confirmation Before Firmware Update
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Figure 28- Last confirmation before firmware update Using the terminal program, send the binary firmware file using “1K Xmodem” protocol. Figure 29- File transfer in progress After successful transmission the SERIMUX will automatically restart after few seconds. If not, power down the SERIMUX, power it back ON, and press [Enter[. -
Page 37: Keypad Control
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH KEYPAD CONTROL Front View of SERIMUX PORT DISCON Port Discon ADMIN USER ENTER Admin User Figure 30- Keypad and LEDs Functions of the Keypad During normal operation, the current administrator port number (if any) is displayed on the local front panel. The corresponding port LED will be continuously illuminated. -
Page 38: Disconnect The Administrator Or A User With Administrative Privileges
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Disconnect the administrator or a user with administrative privileges Action (from Keypad) Reaction of SERIMUX Press DISCON The LED “Discon” will illuminate. The port 0 LED will be illuminated, the other port LEDs will be OFF. -
Page 39: Login User To A Port And Connect The User Port To A Host Port
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Login user to a port and connect the user port to a host port Action (from Keypad) Reaction of SERIMUX Press USER The LED “User” will illuminate. The port 0 LED will be illuminated, the other port LEDs will be OFF. -
Page 40: Disconnect 2 Ports
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Disconnect 2 ports Action (from Keypad) Reaction of SERIMUX Press DISCON The LED “Discon” will illuminate. The port 0 LED will be illuminated, the other port LEDs will be OFF. Press PORT Enter the port number The corresponding port LED will illuminate, the other port LEDs will be OFF. -
Page 41: Web Interface
To open a SSL-encrypted connection, type: Address https://192.168.1.90 You will be prompted to accept a certificate. Accept the NTI certificate. A "Welcome Page" will appear. Figure 31- Web interface Welcome page Enter the Password Select a link to the left to be prompted for a username and password. -
Page 42: Serial Port Connect
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Serial Port Connect Figure 33- Serial Port Connect Page Select “SERIAL PORT CONNECT” from the side menu. The Serial Port Connect page allows a user to connect to a serial port on the SERIMUX. (In Fig.32, the list shows that User 1 has a Telnet connection to Port 2.) To make a connection with a port, select a Port number. -
Page 43: Port Configuration
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH With the user name and password entered, the message “Hello Userxx” will appear and the user will be directly communicating with the serial device. A “Send Break” button is provided in the Telnet window to enable the user to send a break signal to the serial device as needed. -
Page 44: Disconnect Port Page
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Disconnect Port Page Figure 37- Disconnect Port page Under “PORT CONFIGURATION”, select “Disconnect Port”. From this screen the administrator can disconnect any port connection desired. Place a check mark in the check box to the right of any connected port and press “Disconnect” at the bottom of the page. -
Page 45: Clear Port Buffer
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Clear Port Buffer Figure 39- Clear Port Buffers page Under “PORT CONFIGURATION”, select “Clear Port Buffer”. From this screen the administrator can clear the entire data buffer for data received by or transmitted from the respective port. Place a check mark in the check box to the right of any port and press “Clear”... -
Page 46: Serial Settings
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Figure 41- Change Port Settings page The Change Port Settings page provides boxes that can be edited with the settings associated with each port. The settings that can be changed include: Setting Description Acceptable Value... -
Page 47: Figure 43- Change Serial Settings Page
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Under “PORT CONFIGURATION”, select “Serial Settings”. This page displays the number, name, and connection status of each port. As long as the connection status for a port is “No” (not connected), the serial settings can be changed. -
Page 48: Modem Settings
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Modem Settings Figure 44- Modem Settings page Under “PORT CONFIGURATION”, select “Modem Settings”. This page displays the number, name, and connection status of each port. As long as the connection status for a port is “No” (not connected), the modem settings can be changed. -
Page 49: Copy Port Settings
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Copy Port Settings Figure 46- Copy Port Settings page Under “PORT CONFIGURATION”, select “Copy Port Settings”. This page displays ports settings of each port on the SERIMUX, and the connection status of each. From this page the administrator can easily copy the port settings of a port to as many other ports as desired. -
Page 50: User Management
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH User Management User List Figure 47- User List page Under “USER MANAGEMENT”, select “User List”. The User List displays each of the user numbers, user names and their current status. The administrator can see who is enabled, logged-in, and the timeout setting for each. -
Page 51: User Settings
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH User Settings Figure 49- Change User Settings page Under “USER MANAGEMENT”, select “User Settings”. The User Settings list displays a list of each configured user and their connection status. As long as the log-in status for a user is “No” (not logged), the user settings for that user can be edited. To proceed to the “Change User Settings”... -
Page 52: Copy User Settings
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH From the Change User Settings page, the administrator can: • configure how a user will be identified • assign the user access password • enable or disable a user’s access to the SERIMUX • apply administrative control rights to a user •... -
Page 53: Administrative Settings
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Administrative Settings Admin Config Figure 52- Unit Settings page Under “ADMINISTRATIVE SETTINGS”, select “Admin Config”. The Admin Config page enables the administrator to define the following characteristics of the SERIMUX. • Unit Name- the name for the SERIMUX as it will appear in the main menu of the terminal screen (page 10). -
Page 54: Auto Login User
Under “ADMINISTRATIVE SETTINGS” , select “Change Admin Password”. On this page the administrator can change the default administrator password from “nti” to a new password (maximum 31 ASCII characters). Once entered, re-enter the new password in the “Confirm Password” block provided. -
Page 55: Telnet Base Port
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Telnet Base Port Figure 55- Telnet Base Port page Under “ADMINISTRATIVE SETTINGS” , select “Telnet Base Port”. On this page, the administrator will define the base port number used to access the SERIMUX through Telnet. If the base port number is 7000 (the default value), then ports 1-8 would be identified in Telnet as ports 7001 through 7008 respectively. -
Page 56: Firmware Update
2. Repeat the update process from the first step 2 above. 3. If you get another Fatal Error message, call NTI tech-support at 1-800-742-8324 or 330-562-7070. FYI: The SERIMUX should continue to run normally unless it is reset. However, damage may have occurred... -
Page 57: Network Settings
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Network Settings Enterprise Settings Figure 57- Network Setup-Enterprise Settings page Under “NETWORK SETTINGS”, select “Enterprise Settings”. From this page, the administrator can enter basic company information. IP Configuration Figure 58- Network Setup- Network Settings page Under “NETWORK SETTINGS”, select “IP Configuration”. -
Page 58: Support
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Support The “SUPPORT MENU” includes two links; “Manual”- select to download a pdf copy of the Owner’s manual “Downloads”- leads to the SERIMUX website containing downloads downloads for SERIMUX firmware upgrades (see pages 51 and 30). -
Page 59: Device Discovery Tool
DEVICE DISCOVERY TOOL In order to easily locate the SERIMUX on a network, the NTI Device Discovery Tool may be used. A link to the Discovery Tool is provided on the web page that appears when you insert the instruction manual CD provided into your CD ROM drive. Click on the link or browse the CD and click on the file discover.html . -
Page 60: Command Line Interface
Figure 62- Command Line Interface login User Name = administrator or root (lower case letters only) Password = nti (lower case letters only) With a successful login, the SERIMUX command line prompt will appear. If the wrong password is entered, the message “Access denied”... - Page 61 NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH List of CLI Commands: Command Purpose Command Purpose help Show available commands reset port reset port settings reset modem settings to quit Disconnect reset modem factory default logout Disconnect reset user reset user settings to default...
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Page 62: Helpful Hints
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Using these commands, the administrator can create text files to send to the SERIMUX to perform groups of commands for special functions or to configure the SERIMUX. Once created, the text files can be archived, ready for reuse at any time. -
Page 63: Update Firmware From Cli
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Update Firmware from CLI In addition to being able to update the firmware using the Web Interface (page 51) or the menus in Serial Control (page 30), the firmware for the SERIMUX can also be updated from the CLI. -
Page 64: Reset Button
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH RESET BUTTON The "RESET" button on the back of the SERIMUX may be used for power cycling the SERIMUX processor without actually power cycling the rest of the SERIMUX. RESET Rear View of SERIMUX RESET... -
Page 65: Interconnection Cable Wiring Method
If the suggestions above have been tried and the NTI Console Switch is still not functioning properly, a solution to the problem may be found on our website at http://www.networktechinc.com in our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section, or, please call us directly at (800) 742-8324 (800-RGB-TECH) in the US &... -
Page 66: Appendix A - Serimux Port Characteristics
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Appendix A - SERIMUX Port Characteristics Every port is defined through the following parameters: 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... -
Page 67: Appendix C- Cable Adapters
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Appendix C- Cable Adapters Four cable adapters are included with the SERIMUX with RJ45 connectors (to purchase more please contact NTI at (800) 742- 8324 (800-RGB-TECH) or (330) 562-7070). The following illustrations show cable adapter pin outs. - Page 68 NTI SERIMUX SERIES 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)
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Page 69: Specifications
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Ethernet Pinouts The SERIMUX with RJ45 connectors uses a standard Ethernet connector that is a shielded and compliant with AT&T 258 specifications. Description SPECIFICATIONS DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION Connectors RJ45 Female DTE configuration via RS232 Operating temperature 32°F - 100°F (0°C - 38°C) (17-90% non-condensing RH) -
Page 70: Index
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH INDEX Accessible host list, 25 modem settings, 16, 43 Administrative settings, 48 network settings, 23, 52 Advanced settings, 21, 24 password, 3, 9, 36 ANSI, 1 Password-change, 21, 23 cable adapters, 62 port access, 20...