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CHAPTER 5: Operation

5.2 Displaying Plug Status

The Status screen displays the on/off state and selected parameters for the
switched plugs. To display the Status screen, type 

/S

and press [Enter]. 

NOTE

Although  the  /S  command  is  available  in  both  user  and  system  mode,
the  System  Status  screen  includes  more  information  than  the  User
Status screen.

When the system mode is active, the /S command will produce the screen shown
in Figure 5-1. It lists status and parameters for both switched plugs, console port
parameters, and modem command strings.

NOTE

In  system  mode,  the  /S  command  will  also  accept  an  argument  which
will  display  the  user  password  for  each  plug.  To  display  plug
passwords, access the system mode, type 

/SP

, and press [Enter]. 

Figure 5-1. System Status screen (passwords hidden).

Dual-Port Network Power Switch v1.00

Site: BLACK BOX CORPORATION

Plug

Name

Status

Boot Delay

Password

Default

1

ROUTER_A

ON

15 Sec

(defined)

ON

2

ROUTER_B

OFF

15 Sec

(defined)

OFF

Modem Init. String:

ATE0M0Q1&C1&D2S0=1

Modem Disc. String:

+++ATZ

Communication Settings: 9600,N,8,1

Command Echo:

OFF

Disconnect Timeout:

30 Min

Command Confirmation:

ON

Automated Mode:

OFF

Button Mode:

ON

“/H” for Help

Summary of Contents for SWI081A

Page 1: ... 746 5500 FREE technical support 24 hours a day 7 days a week Call 724 746 5500 or fax 724 746 0746 Mailing address Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 Web site www blackbox com E mail info blackbox com JANUARY 2002 SWI081A SWI081AE SWI082 Dual Port Network Power Switch ...

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Page 3: ...s equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits f...

Page 4: ... El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea recomendado por el fabricante 8 Servicio El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación Todo otro servicio deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado 9 El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no interfiera su uso La...

Page 5: ...r una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia 16 El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo 17 Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación 18 Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando A El cable de poder o ...

Page 6: ...nes Corporation Crosstalk is a registered trademark of Digital Communications Associates Inc ProComm is a registered trademark of DATASTORM TECHNOLOGIES INC UNIX is a registered trademark of UNIX System Laboratories Inc Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners ...

Page 7: ...t each unit in the rack generates its own heat An enclosed rack should have louvered sides and a fan to circulate cooling air When mounting the unit in an enclosed rack with a ventilation fan at the top of the rack note that excessive heat generated by devices at the bottom of the rack can be drawn upward and into the ventilation slots of units located at the top Provide adequate ventilation for e...

Page 8: ...SWITCH CAUTION Disconnect the power to the Switch and contact qualified service personnel if 1 The power cord becomes frayed or damaged 2 Liquid has been spilled into the device or if the device has been exposed to rain or water ...

Page 9: ...ameters Option 16 3 7 2 Default Button Local 16 4 Startup Configuration 17 4 1 System Mode and User Mode 17 4 2 Communicating with the Dual Port Network Power Switch 18 4 3 Switch Command Menu Conventions 20 4 4 Defining General Parameters 20 4 5 Plug Parameters 23 4 6 Network Parameters 24 4 7 Save Configuration Parameters 27 5 Operation 28 5 1 Accessing the Switch Command Mode 28 5 2 Displaying ...

Page 10: ... Configuration Parameters 36 6 1 Sending Parameters to a File 36 6 2 Restoring Saved Parameters 36 Appendix A Interface Descriptions 38 A 1 Console Port Interface 38 A 2 Modem Port Interface 38 Appendix B Optional Rackmounting Bracket Instructions 39 Appendix C Troubleshooting 41 C 1 Calling Black Box 41 C 2 Shipping and Packaging 41 ...

Page 11: ...s 1 DB9 male modem 1 DB9 male RS 232 console 1 RJ 45 female 10BASE T Ethernet 2 NEMA 5 15 AC power outlets 1 IEC 320 inlet line cord supplied Operating Temperature 32 to 113 F 0 to 45 C Relative Humidity 10 to 90 noncondensing Power SWI081A 105 to 120 VAC 60 Hz 15 amps maximum SWI081AE 210 to 250 VAC 50 Hz 10 amps maximum Size 2 6 H x 8 W x 7 2 D 6 6 x 20 3 x 18 3 cm Shipping Weight 6 lb 2 7 kg ...

Page 12: ...ocation features Address specific IP security masks prevent unauthorized network access to the Dual Port Network Power Switch command mode The Switch provides two password security levels system level and user level The system password allows access to all configuration and command functions The user password allows access only to assigned plugs User level security features are ideal for co locati...

Page 13: ...receive commands 3 RXD Lights when the Dual Port Network Power Switch receives commands 4 DCD Lights when the modem port detects the carrier 5 NET Lights when a Telnet session is in progress 6 Plug indicators and manual control buttons An on off indicator and manual control button for each switched plug To manually switch a plug on or off press and hold the appropriate manual control button for on...

Page 14: ...IP network To communicate via network you must first specify the IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway Address as described in Section 4 6 5 Switched AC outlets SWI081A Each outlet can switch up to 15 amps Total for both outlets must not exceed 15 amps SWI081AE Each outlet can switch up to 10 amps Total for both outlets must not exceed 10 amps 6 Option switches A bank of four DIP switches which selec...

Page 15: ...port This rate will be selected after a power interruption and when the unit is reset to default parameters Boot delay The default boot delay setting When a boot cycle is initiated the boot delay determines the length of time that the switched outlet will remain off until power is restored Command echo The default setting for the command echo for the console port modem port and network port When e...

Page 16: ...odem When connecting directly to an external modem use a standard AT to modem cable Make certain the modem is initialized at the same baud rate as the Dual Port Network Power Switch option switch 1 The modem must be set to auto answer in one ring Please refer to the modem user s guide for more information Section 4 4 describes the procedure for defining the modem command strings Section A 2 descri...

Page 17: ...in order for the Dual Port Network Power Switch to operate When the unit is powered on the two AC outlets will be switched on or off as specified by the user defined power up default see Section 4 5 On SWI081A models 115 VAC each outlet can switch up to 15 amps AC total for both outlets must not exceed 15 amps On SWI081AE models 230 VAC each outlet can switch up to 10 amps AC total for both outlet...

Page 18: ...nd press Enter to proceed with the reset procedure After a brief pause parameters will be reset to default values NOTE If the default parameters function is invoked via the network port the IP address will not be reset If this function is invoked via the console port or modem port the IP Address will be reset 3 7 2 DEFAULT BUTTON LOCAL Typically this method is used when devices have not been conne...

Page 19: ... Switch using the password for plug 1 is not allowed to boot or switch plug 2 On the other hand if the same user password is assigned to both Dual Port Network Power Switch outlets then that user will be able to direct commands to both plugs The User Mode Status screen only shows conditions at the outlet s allowed by the user password system parameters are not displayed When properly configured th...

Page 20: ... message and proceed to step 2 b Via Local PC Start your communications program and then press Enter c Via Network During initial configuration the Dual Port Network Power Switch cannot be accessed via the network port After network parameters have been defined see Section 4 6 the unit may then be accessed via network as described in Section 5 1 2 Password If the system password has been defined t...

Page 21: ...g n All Plugs with Access TPS Dual Port Network Power Switch v1 00 Site BLACK BOX CORPORATION Commands Display H Display this Help Screen S P Display Plug Status p with Passwords Configuration G View Set General Parameters P n View Set Plug Parameters N View Set Network Parameters DL Download Configuration to File Control D Set Plugs to Default Settings n Optional Plug Name or Number Boot n Boot P...

Page 22: ...isplay the Help Screen type H Enter The Y option can temporarily suppress the Sure confirmation prompt The Y option is entered at the end of the command line immediately following the command or argument For example to reset the network port without displaying the Sure prompt type T Y Enter To switch off Plug 2 without the Sure prompt type OFF 2 Y Enter 4 4 Defining General Parameters When the TPS...

Page 23: ... for your external modem Make certain that the modem is set to auto answer in one ring Default ATE0M0Q1 C1 D2S0 1 4 Modem Disconnect String To define the Disconnect String up to 32 characters type 4 press Enter and follow the instructions in the submenu For more information please refer to the user s guide for your external modem Default undefined 5 Baud Rate To select the baud rate for the modem ...

Page 24: ...more information please refer to Section 5 5 Default Off NOTE When this option is enabled Dual Port Network Power Switch password security functions are disabled and users are able to access system level menus and control both plugs without entering a password 10 Button Mode Enables disables the manual plug control buttons on the Dual Port Network Power Switch front panel When enabled the Switch s...

Page 25: ...e of the two switched outlets Figure 4 4 Plug Parameters menu plug 1 shown The Plug Parameters menu Figure 4 4 offers the following options 1 Plug Name Up to 16 characters Assigns a name to the plug Typically this name describes the piece of equipment that is connected to the switched outlet When plug names are assigned boot on off commands can be invoked using the name or number of the desired pl...

Page 26: ... default command is invoked or after a power interruption Each plug can be automatically switched on or off as specified by the power up default Default On After plug parameters have been defined press Esc to exit from the Plug Parameters menu 4 6 Network Parameters To communicate with the Dual Port Network Power Switch via network the IP address subnet mask and gateway address must first be defin...

Page 27: ...ructions in the submenu Default undefined 4 IP Security Sets up the IP Security feature as described below 5 Mac Address Displays the unit s Mac address Note that this item is not used to redefine the Mac address IMPLEMENTING IP SECURITY The Dual Port Network Power Switch can be configured to restrict unauthorized IP addresses from telneting to the unit This allows you to grant Telnet access to on...

Page 28: ... are listed in order of ascending priority Mask 1 has the lowest priority Mask 5 has the highest priority c Masks have a cumulative effect high priority masks supersede the effect of lower priority masks d Each IP address consists of a series of four eight bit numbers The number 255 is used as a wild card Example 1 Deny access to all hosts except 192 1 1 5 Security Mask 1 255 255 255 255 Mask 1 Ac...

Page 29: ...resses that begin with 192 Finally Mask 3 specifically blocks access for 192 1 1 5 only NOTES Mask 5 has priority over the other four masks If Mask 5 is set to deny access by 255 255 255 255 all wild cards all IP addresses will be blocked and you will not be able to access the Dual Port Network Power Switch Command mode via network Access will only be allowed via the console port or modem port Whe...

Page 30: ...a UNIX system the Telnet command would be as follows telnet 192 1 1 1 Enter NOTES In order to contact the Switch via telnet you must first define the unit s network parameters as described in Section 4 6 If the Telnet connection to the Switch is refused this may mean that the unit is busy or that the IP security feature has denied the connection b Via modem Start your communications program for ex...

Page 31: ...ched plugs console port parameters and modem command strings NOTE In system mode the S command will also accept an argument which will display the user password for each plug To display plug passwords access the system mode type SP and press Enter Figure 5 1 System Status screen passwords hidden Dual Port Network Power Switch v1 00 Site BLACK BOX CORPORATION Plug Name Status Boot Delay Password De...

Page 32: ... to each plug then commands can only be applied to the plug that is owned by the user password that was entered at login Plugs may be specified by name or number NOTES When user mode is active commands will only be applied to plugs owned by the user s password Commands will not affect a plug owned by another user password When system mode is active commands can be applied to both switched plugs Wa...

Page 33: ...O ATMSWTCH 4 Suppress command confirmation prompt To execute a boot on off command without displaying the Sure prompt include the Y option in the command line The Y option is entered immediately following the command argument For example ON ROUTER Y or BOOT 2 Y APPLYING COMMANDS TO BOTH PLUGS As described below boot on off commands can be applied to plug 1 plug 2 or both switched plugs NOTES Comma...

Page 34: ...he Automated Mode The automated mode allows the Dual Port Network Power Switch to perform on off boot default exit commands without displaying menus or generating response messages Automated mode allows the Switch to be controlled by a computer or another automatic system that can generate commands to control power switching functions without human intervention When the automated mode is enabled t...

Page 35: ...ion 4 Error messages suppressed If the Enter key is pressed without entering a command the Switch will not respond with the Invalid Command message Note however that an error message will still be generated if commands are invoked using invalid formats or arguments All other status display and configuration commands will still function as normal 5 6 Other Commands 5 6 1 LOGIN AS DIFFERENT USER The...

Page 36: ...enu as described in Section 4 4 5 8 Operating Tips When connecting to the Dual Port Network Power Switch via network modem or console port keep in mind the following factors 1 One connection at a time Only one port can access the command mode at a time When a command port is busy the Switch will react as follows a Network port busy If a second user attempts to connect via the modem port the Switch...

Page 37: ...n 2 Ping packet size The Switch will not accept ping packets larger than approximately 1000 bytes If you have any questions regarding configuration or operation contact Black Box Technical Support as described in Appendix C ...

Page 38: ...downloading of ASCII files 6 1 Sending Parameters to a File 1 Start your communications program and access the Switch s command mode using the system level password 2 When the Switch s command prompt appears type DL and press Enter The Switch will prompt you to prepare your communications program Set up your communications program to receive an ASCII download and specify a name for the file that w...

Page 39: ...ons program s upload mode NOTES The current on off status of each Switch plug will not be saved or restored However the selected default on off setting for each plug will be saved and restored When the configuration file is sent to the Switch via telnet the unit s IP address subnet mask and gateway address cannot be altered 5 Type SP and press Enter The Switch will display the status screen with p...

Page 40: ...38 DUAL PORT NETWORK POWER SWITCH Appendix A Interface Descriptions A 1 Console Port Interface Figure A 1 Console port interface A 2 Modem Port Interface Figure A 2 Modem port interface ...

Page 41: ...sed Racks When mounting the Switch in an enclosed rack with a ventilation fan at the top of the rack note that excessive heat generated by devices at the bottom of the rack can be drawn upwards into the ventilation slots on units located at the top Make certain to provide adequate ventilation for equipment installed at the bottom of the rack Open Racks Make certain that the rack frame does not blo...

Page 42: ...the longer screws supplied with the rackmount kit to secure the rackmount brackets and top cover to the Switch chassis Make certain that the vents on the sides are not obstructed by the rackmount brackets Dual Port Network Power Switch back panel Rackmount brackets ...

Page 43: ... have a complete description including the nature and duration of the problem when the problem occurs the components involved in the problem any particular application that when used appears to create the problem or make it worse C 2 Shipping and Packaging If you need to transport or ship your Dual Port Network Power Switch Package it carefully We recommend that you use the original container If y...

Page 44: ...1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Copyright 2002 Black Box Corporation All rights reserved ...

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