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Page 1: Console Switch
NETWORK 1275 Danner Dr Tel:330-562-7070 TECHNOLOGIES Aurora, OH 44202 Fax:330-562-1999 INCORPORATED www.networktechinc.com ® SERIMUX Series SERIMUX-CS-x CONSOLE SWITCH Installation and Operation Manual MAN088 Rev 1/4/08... - 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.
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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 and connect the user port to a host port................. 33 Disconnect and logout a user ..........................33 Connect 2 host ports............................... 33 Disconnect 2 ports ..............................34 Attach or detach a modem............................34 Reset SERIMUX Console Switch to default settings ....................34 Web Interface ................................
- Page 5 Figure 18- Firmware menu................................22 Figure 19- The SERIMUX is waiting to save its firmware......................... 23 Figure 20- Network Settings menu ..............................23 Figure 21- A user with limited host port access ..........................24 Figure 22- User main menu ................................25 Figure 23- A limited user accessible Port list ...........................
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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 RS-232 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 35. 9999 (or 4444 for SERIMUX-CS-4) . -
Page 9: Features And Functions
1275 Danner Dr, Aurora, OH 44202 Tel:330-562-7070 www.networktechinc.com NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES INC FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS PWR LED- LED will illuminate to indicate the SERIMUX is ON Port LEDs- LEDs will illuminate to indicate active administrator port and data traffic; also used to indicate port or user number when entering commands from the keypad. -
Page 10: Installation
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH INSTALLATION This NTI switch was designed to be mounted to a rack or to set on a desktop. It includes rackmount 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. If this will sit on a flat surface, simply apply the rubber feet to the bottom of the case in each of the 4 corners. -
Page 11: Cable Connections
57) between the device port on the serial device or host and the RJ45 connector. Follow the "Initial Startup" instructions that follow. Rear View of SERIMUX RESET ETHERNET CONSOLE NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES INC 1275 Danner Dr, Aurora, OH 44202 Tel:330-562-7070 www.networktechinc.com RJ45 Male Connector Note: There are two types of... -
Page 12: Dual Power Option
PWR 1 PWR 2 Rear View of SERIMUX PWR 2 PWR 1 RESET ETHERNET CONSOLE NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES INC 1275 Danner Dr, Aurora, OH 44202 Tel:330-562-7070 www.networktechinc.com 250V,2A 250V,2A Uninterruptible Power Supplies Figure 5- Power connections for SERIMUX with Dual Power option... -
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 35. -
Page 14: Using The Serimux Console Switch
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH USING THE SERIMUX CONSOLE SWITCH The SERIMUX Console Switch is controlled using • Serial Control- from a "dumb" terminal- locally-connected - through an external modem from a remote location • Keypad Control (reduced set of commands) •... -
Page 15: Login As The Administrator
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Login as the administrator From the user terminal connected to port 0, open the terminal program (configured as described on page 8 under "SERIMUX Quick Start"). 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 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 Port Port number and name Index number of the user logged in at the port... -
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 In-band disconnect Select characters to use for in- 1 + code for 1-character sequence (see table below) -
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. Figure 11- Port serial settings menu 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 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 [4] to display the User list. -
Page 24: User Settings
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH 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 Value... -
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. i.e. -
Page 26: Advanced Settings
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH 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 Administrator Define the password to be used by the... -
Page 27: Firmware
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH 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. About Firmware Provides information about SERIMUX including revision number, code length, and CRC 2. -
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: 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 30: 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 22- User main menu From the "User main menu" the following functions are possible: Function Keystroke Connect to host port... -
Page 31: 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 23- A limited user accessible Port list On consecutive columns, the following are displayed: Column Description... -
Page 32: 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. Entering short command strings performs functions similar to the user main menu commands. - Page 33 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 Send or type in: [L] [Enter] The answer will be:...
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Page 34: Firmware Upgrade
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH 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. Log-in as administrator, at ports 0 or 1 (port configured for 9600 bps, 8-bit, no parity, 1 stop bit). -
Page 35: Figure 27- Last Confirmation Before Firmware Update
NTI SERIMUX SERIES 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, power down the SERIMUX, power it back ON, and press [Enter[. -
Page 36: Keypad Control
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH KEYPAD CONTROL Front View of SERIMUX PORT DISCON Port Discon ADMIN USER ENTER Admin User Figure 29- 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 37: 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. Press ADMIN The LED "Admin"... -
Page 38: 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. Enter the user number The corresponding port LED will illuminate Press PORT... -
Page 39: 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 40: Web Interface
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH WEB INTERFACE A user may control the connections of the SERIMUX using a Web Interface via any web browser (see page 2 for web supported browsers) provided the Ethernet option is present and connected. With the SERIMUX connected to a LAN through an Ethernet cable, a user can access the web interface controls inside the SERIMUX. -
Page 41: Serial Port Connect
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Serial Port Connect Figure 32- 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 42: 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. To properly exit a completed Telnet connection, type <Ctrl>-<x>... -
Page 43: Disconnect Port Page
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Disconnect Port Page Figure 36- 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 44: Clear Port Buffer
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Clear Port Buffer Figure 38- 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 45: Serial Settings
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Figure 40- 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 Port Name Define the name of the port Max. -
Page 46: Figure 42- Change Serial Settings Page
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Figure 42- Change Serial Settings page The Change Serial Settings page provides boxes that can be edited with the serial communication characteristics associated with each port. The characteristics that can be changed include: Setting Value Baud Rate 50bps-128Kbps (except port 0, between 300bps-115.2Kbps) Data Bits... -
Page 47: Modem Settings
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Modem Settings Figure 43- 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. To proceed to the “Change Modem Settings”... -
Page 48: Copy Port Settings
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Copy Port Settings Figure 45- 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 49: User Management
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH User Management User List Figure 46- 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. Disconnect User Figure 47- User Disconnect page Under “User Management”, select “Disconnect User”. -
Page 50: User Settings
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH User Settings Figure 48- 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 51: 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 52: Administrative Settings
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Administrative Settings Admin Config Figure 51- 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 53: Auto Login User
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH 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. NOTE: The password entered will be case sensitive so be sure to note what characters are upper or lower case if any are alphabetical. -
Page 54: Telnet Base Port
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Telnet Base Port Figure 54- 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 55: Firmware Update
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Firmware Update Figure 55- Firmware Update page Under “ADMINISTRATIVE SETTINGS” , select “Firmware Update”. The Firmware Update page shows the current version of the firmware for the Web interface (Fig-57-upper) and for the SERIMUX... -
Page 56: Network Settings
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH Network Settings Enterprise Settings Figure 56- Network Setup-Enterprise Settings page Under “NETWORK SETTINGS”, select “Enterprise Settings”. From this page, the administrator can enter basic company information. IP Configuration Figure 57- Network Setup- Network Settings page Under “NETWORK SETTINGS”, select “IP Configuration”. -
Page 57: 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 50 and 29). Note: As of this publication, the current and only available firmware is version 1.9, so the links lead to the SERIMUX Website where other links can be found for instruction or general... -
Page 58: Device Discovery Tool
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH 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 59: 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 ETHERNET CONSOLE NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES INC 1275 Danner Dr, Aurora, OH 44202 Tel:330-562-7070 www.networktechinc.com Figure 60- Location of RESET button... -
Page 60: Interconnection Cable Wiring Method
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH INTERCONNECTION CABLE WIRING METHOD The cable connecting the terminals and devices to the SERIMUX must be terminated with RJ45 connectors and must be wired according to the EIA/TIA 568 B industry standard. Wiring is as per the table and drawing below. Pair 3 Pair 2 Pair 1... -
Page 61: 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 User User (not changeable) Type –... -
Page 62: 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. DB-25 Male Console Adapter (NTI P/N DB25M-RJ45F-T) DB-25 Male to RJ45 Connector Pin Assignments RJ45... - Page 63 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) DB-25 Male Modem to RJ45 Pin Assignment RJ45 Signal...
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Page 64: 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) Storage temperature -20°F - 140°F (-30°C - 60°C). -
Page 65: Index
NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH INDEX Accessible host list, 24 Modem Settings, 42 Administrative settings, 47 network settings, 23, 51 Advanced settings, 21 password, 3, 9, 35 ANSI, 1 Password-change, 21, 23 cable adapters, 57 port access, 20 cable connections, 6 port configuration, 37 Change Admin Password, 48 Port List, 11...