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  • Page 1 EM316LX Console Server Module User’s Guide 451-0330F...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the prior written consent of MRV Communications, Inc. The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by MRV Communications, Inc. MRV Communications, Inc.
  • Page 3 FCC Notice CAUTION 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 when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, can cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 4 VCCI Notice This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface ........................... 13 Customer Support..........................13 Other Documentation ........................14 Overview of the EM316LX ....................15 Conventions............................15 System Specifications ........................17 Installing the EM316LX......................19 Hardware Installation ........................19 Unpack and Inspect the Unit..................... 19 Package Contents ........................19 EM316LX Indicators and Interfaces....................20 Front Panel LEDs........................
  • Page 6 10/100 Connector ........................58 Ordering Cables .......................... 58 Modular Adapters ..........................58 Pin Assignments ......................... 58 Connecting to the Diagnostic Port (Port 0)..................60 Modem Control/Hardware Flow Control ..................60 RJ-45 Wiring Considerations ......................61 Modular Adapters (RJ-45 to DB-25) ....................61 MRV Communications 8-Wire Cabling ...................64 451-0330...
  • Page 7 Appendix E - Customer Support ..................67 Contact Information .........................67 Americas Support ........................67 International Field Offices ......................67 International Support......................... 69 Manual Information .........................70 Glossary.............................70 Ordering Information ........................70 451-0330...
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  • Page 9 Figures LX-Series EM316LX1 (1 Port) Front Panel (w/Modem) ............20 LX-Series EM316LX2 (2 Port) Front Panel................20 Remove the Required Number of Blank Panels................ 23 Align the Edges of the EM316 to the Rail Inside the Chassis and Then Insert the Unit..23 Basic Menu Structure .........................
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  • Page 11 Tables EM316LX Specifications ......................51 Temperature/Humidity Sensor Specifications ................52 EM316LX Factory Defaults ......................53 POST Test Error Codes ......................55 451-0330...
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  • Page 13: Preface

    Preface This guide contains all the information you need to get the EM316LX up and running. This guide is organized as follows: • Preface - Describes the manual’s organization and how to contact customer support. • Chapter 1 – Provides an overview of the EM316LX, including supported communication speeds, software requirements, and conventions.

  • Page 14: Other Documentation

    Preface Other Documentation Other manuals in the LX documentation set are: • LX-Series Commands Reference Guide - Describes each individual command in the LX CLI tree. • LX-Series Configuration Guide - Provides information on network configuration, initial setup, how to set up for remote console functions, RADIUS, and system administration. Provides basic information regarding the Network Management System (NMS), and procedures on how to use the Management Information Base (MIB) structure (as pointers to objects in the devices) to manage these units.

  • Page 15: Overview Of The Em316Lx

    Chapter 1 Overview of the EM316LX The EM316LX is a secure chassis card communication server that is designed for applications requiring secure console or serial port management. The EM316LX provides the most secure and robust feature set to meet your remote console management and terminal server needs. The EM316LX includes the most comprehensive security features, such as per port access protection, RADIUS, LDAP, Secure Shell v2.0, PPP PAP/CHAP, dial-back, on-board database, menus, and others.
  • Page 16 Overview of the EM316LX • Configure Mode prompt – A sample configure mode prompt is Async 1-2:0 >>, where Async is a reminder that tells you which part of the configuration you are in, 1-2 is the range of ports any operation will affect, 0 is a session number, and >>...

  • Page 17: System Specifications

    Overview of the EM316LX System Specifications The following table lists important system specifications: Item Description Interface DTE RS-232 - RJ-45 Serial Line Speed 134.5 bps to 230 Kbps Ethernet Interface 10/100 Auto Sensing Default Serial Line Speed 9600 bps 451-0330...
  • Page 18 Overview of the EM316LX 451-0330...

  • Page 19: Installing The Em316Lx

    Unpack and Inspect the Unit Place all packing materials back into the shipping carton and save the carton. (If you need to return the unit to MRV Communications or your distributor, you should return it in the original carton.) Package Contents The EM316LX unit shipping carton contains the following items: •...

  • Page 20: Em316Lx Indicators And Interfaces

    Installing the EM316LX EM316LX Indicators and Interfaces This section explains the EM316LX unit’s indicators and interfaces. Front Panel LEDs This section explains the front panel LEDs (see Figure 1 and Figure 2). MODEM Port LINK (optional) DIAG/MGMT 10/100 EM316LX 2/MODEM FLT LED (Fault) OK LED (System OK) 100 Mbps LED...

  • Page 21: Environmental And Installation Considerations

    Installing the EM316LX The RCV LED is one of two integral LEDs on the 10/100 Ethernet RJ45 jack. This yellow LED flashes to indicate receive activity on the link. LINK This green LED defaults to a “link good” indicator. If the link is present and operating, the LED comes ON.

  • Page 22: Unpacking The Unit

    Installing the EM316LX • Dissipative tablemat: The mat should provide a controlled discharge of static voltages and must be grounded. The surface resistance is designed such that sliding a computer board or component across its surface will not generate more than 100 V. •...

  • Page 23: Unit Installation

    Installing the EM316LX Unit Installation 1. Remove required amount of blank panels from the NC316BU-xx. NOTE: Per FCC regulations, either a panel or a module should always cover chassis slots. Figure 3 - Remove the Required Number of Blank Panels. 2.

  • Page 24: Cable Connections

    Installing the EM316LX 3. Insert the module into the chassis. NOTE: To avoid damaging any components on the module, handle it by the edges, using your thumb to push it securely inside the chassis. Do not use excessive force, but make sure the module is fully inserted in the chassis.

  • Page 25: Connecting Your Management Station

    Installing the EM316LX Connecting Your Management Station Connect a terminal or management station to the DIAG port (port 0) using the connector and cable you received with the EM316LX unit. Refer to “Connecting to the Diagnostic Port (Port 0)” in Appendix D for more information on DIAG port connections.

  • Page 26: System Login And Passwords

    Installing the EM316LX System Login and Passwords The following username and passwords are the defaults the first time you use the EM316LX. • The default login username is InReach (be sure to use a capital I and R). The default login password is access.

  • Page 27: Configuring The Em316Lx For The First Time

    Chapter 3 Configuring the EM316LX for the First Time Configuring the EM316LX Unit for the First Time From the LX DIAG Port You can choose from five options to configure the unit for the first time: • First Time Configuration Utility - The first time an EM316LX unit boots up at default parameters, you are presented with the option to run the Initial Connectivity setup.
  • Page 28 Configuring the EM316LX for the First Time 1. Plug in the terminal at the DIAG port (port 0 - port values are 9600 bps, eight data bits, one stop bit, no parity, and Xon/Xoff flow control). Once the POST test is completed, a two-option menu appears.

  • Page 29: Assigning An Ip Address Via The Network

    Configuring the EM316LX for the First Time 8. Press 8 (Exit and Save) to save your changes. The “Is this information correct?” mes- sage appears. CONFIGURATION SUMMARY 1 Unit IP address 10.80.1.5 2 Subnet mask 10.00.1.1 3 Default Gateway 4 Domain Name Server 5 Domain Name Suffix 6 Cluster Secret Configured...

  • Page 30: Manually Setting The Ip Address Via The Cli

    Configuring the EM316LX for the First Time • To use the CLI, refer to Figure 5 on page 41 for the CLI tree structure and to the LX- Series Commands Reference Guide for information on specific commands. • To use Telnet, refer to “Connecting to the EM316LX via Telnet or SSH” on page 39. •...

  • Page 31: Assigning An Ip Address For Booting/Runtime From The Em316Nm Module

    Configuring the EM316LX for the First Time Assigning an IP Address for Booting/Runtime From the EM316NM Module This method of assigning an IP address allows you to change the ppciboot IP address assignment for loading software. In addition, if an LX in a chassis does not have an IP address assigned to interface 1, you can now do this from the EM316NM board.
  • Page 32 Configuring the EM316LX for the First Time Example: set-module-boot-opt 1 5 y You are prompted with questions about IP assignment methods. 4. Set the hierarchical IP assignments in the order you want. Follow the on-screen prompts. See “Setting Hierarchical Assignments Example” for further details. Setting Hierarchical Assignments Example The following example explains how to configure IP assignments.

  • Page 33: Assigning A Runtime

    Configuring the EM316LX for the First Time Assigning a Runtime If your LX is already up and running, you can assign an address to access the LX directly. 1. To set the IP address, at the SUPER> prompt, enter: set-module-ip-cfg <316_chassis_number>...
  • Page 34 Configuring the EM316LX for the First Time 1. At your browser, type the IP address of your EM316LX unit. The LX Series Console page appears. NOTE: Make sure that your PC has access to the World Wide Web. You may need to download the latest release of the Java plug in to your PC.
  • Page 35 Configuring the EM316LX for the First Time 2. If you need to download Java, the following window appears automatically. 3. Click Yes. The plugin is downloaded and then the installation begins. A Java Runtime Environ- ment window appears after about two minutes. NOTE: Depending on the speed of your PC, this may take several minutes.
  • Page 36 Configuring the EM316LX for the First Time 6. Click on Grant this session. The Java Security Warning window closes. The LX Series Console page reappears, now with the green console selection visible. 7. Choosing Encrypted Console means the GUI will run slower, but with security. Choosing Not Encrypted Console means the GUI will run faster, but without security.

  • Page 37: Configure Mode

    Configuring the EM316LX for the First Time Configure Mode If you are authorized to access the Configure Mode, do the following: 1. If you log in as a user, the following window appears. 2. To log in as a superuser, click the Admin button on the tool bar and log in with the default Supe- ruser password system.

  • Page 38: Menu Mode

    Configuring the EM316LX for the First Time 3. Click on the menus on the left side of the window. For example, selecting Ports: Async opens the Async ports window. Menu Mode If you have access to the Menu Mode, the following screen appears when you login. Click on the various menu items on the left side of the window to perform preconfigured menu option tasks.

  • Page 39: Software Upgrades

    Configuring the EM316LX for the First Time Software Upgrades To upgrade software using the ppciboot menu, refer to “Upgrading Software with the ppciboot Main Menu” in the LX-Series Configuration Guide. To upgrade software using the CLI, refer to “Upgrading Software and ppciboot with the Command Line Interface” in the same manual. IP Configuration Menu For details on using the IP Configuration Menu, refer to “Using the IP Configuration Menu”...

  • Page 40: Accessing From A Terminal Attached To An Em316Lx Serial Port

    Configuring the EM316LX for the First Time Changing the Telnet Port To change the interface telnet port number, use the following commands: InReach> enable Password> system InReach>> config Config:0>> interface 1 Intf 1-1:0>> telnet port # NOTE: If you change the port number, be sure not to use a socket number assigned to another appli- cation or daemon.

  • Page 41: Command Line Interface (Cli) Tree Structure

    Configuring the EM316LX for the First Time Command Line Interface (CLI) Tree Structure The command line interface structure is designed to be as intuitive as possible. Refer to “Navigating the LX Command Line Interface (CLI)” in the LX-Series Commands Reference Guide for detailed information on the menu tree modes.

  • Page 42: Additional Considerations For An Internet Environment

    Configuring the EM316LX for the First Time Additional Considerations for an Internet Environment If you plan to use the unit in an Internet environment, you must define addressing and identification characteristics to enable Internet hosts to recognize the unit as a member of the network. Using ppciboot, an EM316LX-Series unit can be configured to obtain an IP address and other parameter values from the network when the unit boots.

  • Page 43: Alternative Port Capabilities

    Chapter 4 Alternative Port Capabilities The EM316LX Series offers extended capabilities beyond traditional RS-232 communication uses. For example, a port with specialized hardware attached can be configured to monitor temperature and humidity remotely. The following sections present some of these capabilities. Sensor (Temperature/Humidity) Ports NOTE: Refer to Appendix A for Temperature/Humidity sensor technical specifications.

  • Page 44: Ir-5150 Power Strip Management

    Alternative Port Capabilities 2. Connect the other end to any port you have configured as a sensor port. RJ45 Double-Ended Straight-Through Cable Serial Port 1 DIAG/MGMT 10/100 EM316LX 2/MODEM Figure 6 - Connecting the Temperature/Humidity Sensor You must change the port’s “access” to “sensor” before performing any monitoring. Use the following command, in the Async Port Configure Mode, to configure asynchronous port 1 as a Sensor Port: Async 1-1:0>>access sensor...

  • Page 45: Connecting The Ir-5150

    Alternative Port Capabilities Connecting the IR-5150 The IR-5150 Series is equipped with a single RJ45 RS-232 serial port for attachment to a PC or networked terminal server using the supplied RJ45 to RJ45 crossover cable and RJ45 to DB9F serial port adapter as required.

  • Page 46: Ir-4800 Power Strip Management

    Alternative Port Capabilities IR-4800 Power Strip Management The IR-4800 -48 VDC Series family of products provides easy, practical, and secure solutions for power distribution, power management and load-measurement for remote internetworking equipment and branch AC circuits. IR-4800 Series products are available in a 4-outlet configuration. An IR-4800 Series offers individual remote control over the power on/off status to a maximum of four DC powered devices.

  • Page 47: Using Lx Ports As Alarm Inputs And Control Outputs

    Alternative Port Capabilities You must change the port’s “access” to “power model ir4800” before performing any control and monitoring operations. Use the following command, in the Async Port Configure Mode, to configure asynchronous port 1 as an IR-4800 port: Async 1-10:0>>access power model ir4800 Once the IR-4800 is enabled, you can check its status with the following command: InReach:0>>...

  • Page 48: Alarm Inputs Setup And Usage

    Alternative Port Capabilities Alarm Inputs Setup and Usage The LX-Series can be configured to provide two Alarm Inputs per port using the DSR and CTS signals. These are enabled with the Signal-Notice feature. Signal-Notice utilizes sets of Trigger- Action-Rule commands to detect contact closure/opens. The contacts you are monitoring may be located within your facility, for example door alarms, window alarms or fluid level sensors.

  • Page 49: Control Output Setup And Usage

    Alternative Port Capabilities • LX-Series products do not support the use of TXD as the controlling voltage for Alarm Inputs. DTR or RTS must be used. • DTR or RTS can provide the controlling voltage for up to 2 Alarm Inputs each. •...
  • Page 50 Alternative Port Capabilities • MRV’s IR-7104 family can provide true Form C SPDT Relay outputs rated to 30VDC/1A per contact if higher capacity and stable contacts are required through restart and power cycles. Figure 10 - Typical Interface Design for Control Output Signals You must change the LX-Series port access type to control to utilize DTR and RTS as the Control Outputs.

  • Page 51: Appendix A - Technical Specifications

    Appendix A - Technical Specifications The following table provides the specifications for the EM316LX. Table 1 - EM316LX Specifications Item Description Terminal Signals Transmit Data, Receive Data, Signal Ground, Data Set Ready/ Data Carrier Detect (DSR/DCD), Data Terminal Ready (DTR), Clear-to-Send (CTS), and Request-to-Send (RTS).
  • Page 52 Appendix A - Technical Specifications Environment 5% to 90% humidity, noncondensing Operating Temperature: 0 - +50°C (32° - 122° F) Storage Temperature: -10 to +60°C (14 to 140° F) Power Requirements EM316LX - 5VDC @ 1 Amp Max Hot Swappable Minimum Software EM316LX V3.2.3 or greater.

  • Page 53: Appendix B - Factory Defaults

    Appendix B - Factory Defaults The following table provides the factory defaults for the EM316LX. Table 3 - EM316LX Factory Defaults DIAG Port/local management port (default The DIAG port (port 0) is the console man- settings) agement port. Autobaud is disabled. 9600/8/1/None.

  • Page 54: Ppciboot Factory Default Settings

    Appendix B - Factory Defaults ppciboot Factory Default Settings The following table lists the factory default settings. Main Menu Configuration Factory Default Setting Boot from Network Save boot image to flash Boot from flash Time Out, in seconds IP Configuration Menu Configura- Factory Default Setting tion IP Assignment method #1...

  • Page 55: Appendix C - Post Test Error Codes

    Appendix C - POST Test Error Codes Error Code Definitions The following table provides the definitions for the EM316LX POST test error codes. Table 4 - POST Test Error Codes Error Definition Error Code (in Hexadecimal) Real Time Clock does not work properly 1010 Reading Invalid Default Value from CPLD Diagnostic Register 2010...
  • Page 56 Appendix C - POST Test Error Codes 451-0330...

  • Page 57: Appendix D - Cabling The Em316Lx

    Appendix D - Cabling the EM316LX Cabling Considerations Standard cabling items available from MRV Communications allow you to connect to any serial device that uses male or female DB-25 or DB-9 connectors. All you need is the appropriate cable (crossover cable for connecting to a DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) device, straight-through cable for connecting to a DCE (Data Communication Equipment) device), and the correct modular adapter (male or female DB-25 connector), which is essentially an RJ-45-to-DB25 adapter.

  • Page 58: 10/100 Connector

    Figure 12 - 10/100 Connector Assignments Ordering Cables MRV also supplies crossover cables and modular adapters for use with all EM316LX units. To order cables, adapters or other cabling accessories from MRV Communications, contact your Sales representative or distributor. Modular Adapters MRV provides the following modular adapters for use with EM316LX units: •...
  • Page 59 Appendix D - Cabling the EM316LX CTS (Clear to Send) DSR (Data Set Ready) Signal Ground Data Carrier Detect Unused Unused Unused Unused Unused Unused Unused Unused Unused Unused Unused Data Terminal Ready Unused Ring Indicate Unused Unused Unused 451-0330...

  • Page 60: Connecting To The Diagnostic Port (Port 0)

    Appendix D - Cabling the EM316LX Figure 13 shows serial DB-25 pin assignments. DB-25 DB-25 (Male) (Female) Figure 13 - DB-25 Pins Connecting to the Diagnostic Port (Port 0) NOTE: Display problems may occur during bootup when you attach a VT420 terminal to the DIAG port (port 0) and the VT420 display setup is configured to Smooth-2 Scroll.

  • Page 61: Rj-45 Wiring Considerations

    Modular Adapters (RJ-45 to DB-25) You can obtain adapters with male and female DB-25 connectors from MRV Communications. These adapters direct signals from the RJ-45 connector on the cable to the correct pin on the DB-25 connector. Figure 14, Figure 15, and Figure 16 show how devices are cabled when you use these adapters.
  • Page 62 Appendix D - Cabling the EM316LX Application (see Figure 15): Use RJ-45 to DB-9 to connect your EM316LX-Series unit to a PC or other serial port using a D sub-9 connector. LX Series MAXserver Modular Adaptor DB-9 Cable DTE Cable Connector Crossover Cable Female...

  • Page 63: Adapter Wiring, Em316Lx Series To Dce

    Appendix D - Cabling the EM316LX Application (see Figure 16): Use EM316LX-Series to DCE to connect your LX-Series unit to a modem. EM316LX Modular Modem Series Adaptor Cable Connector Straight Through Male Male RJ-45 RJ-45 Cable Female Female RJ-45 RJ-45 To Modem Male DB-25...

  • Page 64: Mrv Communications 8-Wire Cabling

    DECconnect compatibility, since DECconnect does not support the DCD signal.) MRV Communications 8-Wire Cabling This cabling scheme provides XMT, RCV, DCD/DSR, DTR, RTS, CTS, and two signal ground wires. This cabling is provided through RJ-45 connectors. Using this cabling scheme you can concurrently use modem control and RTS/CTS hardware flow control, since there are four control signals.
  • Page 65 Appendix D - Cabling the EM316LX Application (see Figure 17): Use RTS/CTS to connect your EM316LX-Series unit to a modem. RTS/CTS Modem Connection RTS/CTS Modem Connection Modular Adaptor Modular Adaptor LX Series Straight Through Cable Straight Through Cable Communication Communication Connector Server Connector Server Connector...
  • Page 66 Appendix D - Cabling the EM316LX 451-0330...

  • Page 67: Appendix E - Customer Support

    Appendix E - Customer Support Contact Information Americas Support MRV (East Coast USA) 295 Foster Street Littleton, MA 01460-2016 Tech Support: (800) 338-5316 Tech Support: (978) 952-4700 E-mail: support@fiberdriver.com Fax: (978) 952-4880 URL: http://www.fiberdriver.com International Field Offices Tel: 011-44-20-8564-0562 South Africa Tel: 011-27-11-664-6963 Israel Tel: 972-4-9936221...
  • Page 68 Appendix E - Customer Support Benelux Hof van den Houte 77 4873 AZ Etten Leur The Netherlands Tel: (31) 76-508-3525 Fax: (31) 76-508-3535 Email: sales@mrv.com China COFCO PLAZA, room B1020 Tower B, 8 Jianguomennei Ave. Beijing 100005 China Tel: (86) 10-652-77-539 Fax: (86) 10-652-69-921 Email: sales@mrv.com MRV (West Coast USA)

  • Page 69: International Support

    Appendix E - Customer Support Germany Business Park Moerfelden Waldeckerstrasse 13 64546 Moerfelden-Walldorf Germany Tel: (49) 6105/207-0 Fax: (49) 6105/207-100 Email: sales@mrv.com Italy Via Carlo Borromeo, 8 20059 Vimercate (MI) Italy Tel: (39) 039-661-2908 Fax: (39) 039-661-2943 Email: sales@mrv.com International Support Europe –...

  • Page 70: Manual Information

    Appendix E - Customer Support Russia Tel: (007) 095-787-2783 Fax: (007) 095-787-2759 Email: sales@mrv.com Scandinavia Email: sales@mrv.com 2 Manor Court, High Street Harmondsworth, Middlessex UB7 OAQ United Kingdom Tel: (44) 0208 - 564 0564 Fax: (44) 0208 - 564 0501 Email: sales@mrv.com Manual Information The most recent version of this manual may be found on our ftp site: ftp://ftp.fiberdriver.com/pub/...
  • Page 71 INDEX EM316LX1 (1 Port) Front Panel 20 Numerics EM316LX2 (2 Port) Front Panel 20 10/100 connectors 58 environment 21, 52 8-wire cabling 64 environmental considerations 21 error code definitions 55 adapter wiring 61 ethernet connection 24 adapters 61 Ethernet connections 52 assigning a runtime 33 assigning address...
  • Page 72 INDEX processor 51 prompts 15 Java installing 34 quick configuration first time 27 fault 20 link 21 RCV LED 21 OK 20 real time clock 52 receive 21 real time clock battery 52 speed 21 reinitializing/powering off the unit 42 LEDs 51 RJ-45 jacks 24 LINK LED 21...
  • Page 73 INDEX Unpacking and inspecting the unit 19 unpacking unit 22 weight 51 wiring schemes for RJ-45 61 451-0330...

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