USR4204 User Guide
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Console Server & Power Switch
USR4204
User Guide
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Page 1: ...USR4204 User Guide Page 1 of 52 Console Server Power Switch USR4204 User Guide R24 0792 00 Rev 1 2 10 16...
Page 2: ...cting to Network Device Console Ports 12 Connecting To Power Ports 12 Remote Access 13 Setting Up 13 Remotely connecting and managing using dialup 14 Product Operation 15 User interface 15 Security fe...
Page 3: ...37 Is there a maximum number of slave units that can be attached to a master USR4204 38 Rackmounting the USR4204 with the back panel facing out 38 Support 39 Appendix A 41 Terminal Port and Serial Por...
Page 4: ...instructions This symbol warns the user that there are hazardous voltages within the product enclosure This symbol invites the user to read more technical details This symbol identifies helpful user i...
Page 5: ...ket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible Disconnect mains power from the USR4204 before servicing equipment powered by the USR4204 Do not connect the product to...
Page 6: ...The USR4204 allows a remote manager to select and control ports via a simple menu driven interface Security The USR4204 allows for one administrator and fifteen user accounts The administrator can cre...
Page 7: ...f 52 Package Contents 1 USR4204 1 VersaPower Kit Universal Power Supply 1 6 foot RJ45 rollover cable 1 RJ45 to DB25M adaptor 1 RJ45 to DB9F adaptor 2 Rackmount brackets 6 Bracket mounting screws 4 Rub...
Page 8: ...orts are RS 232 asynchronous serial DCEs presented on RJ45 jacks See appendix A for pinout details Each serial port is represented by two adjacent LEDs which light when the port is selected The left L...
Page 9: ...USR4204 User Guide Page 9 of 52 The external power supply input delivers operating power to the USR4204 from the external low voltage power supply that is included with the product...
Page 10: ...corresponding to the computer s serial port usually COM1 Set the port parameters for 9600bps 8 data bits no parity 1 stop bit Refer to the terminal emulation application documentation for details on s...
Page 11: ...environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature Tmax specified by the manufacturer is recommended Reduced Air Flow Ensure that the amount of airflow required for safe operation of the equi...
Page 12: ...er Out Ports The power out ports provide power to attached equipment and provide a means to measure the load current of each output port and to remove power from each port Connect IEC C14 power cords...
Page 13: ...into modem memory Then disable AT commands which is normally done by flipping a physical switch on the modem Consult the modem s user guide for details The modem should not override the Carrier Detect...
Page 14: ...minal emulation application a connected modem and a phone line at the management site From the terminal dial the phone number of the modem at the equipment site Once the modems connect the USR4204 wil...
Page 15: ...on or provide navigation to another menu Commands are not case sensitive Text can be any alphanumeric or punctuation characters Alphanumeric and punctuation include all ASCII characters from 20h to 7E...
Page 16: ...gure Port Menu Z Arm Ctrl B for Break Menu W Configure Parameters Menu Y Configure Security Menu U Admin Password Menu 0 User Menus Port Menus Login Screen If security is enabled Note Menus with red b...
Page 17: ...NS A Toggle Auto CR Mm Y A NS A Toggle DCD Override Mm Y D NS A Toggle Security Banner Mm Y B NS A Config Security Manage Users and turn on Security Mm Y U NS A Load Factory Parameters Mm Y NS A Flas...
Page 18: ...rent serial port parameters are shown in parentheses next to the port name To close a connection to a serial port use the Escape Sequence The Escape Sequence consists of three identical characters typ...
Page 19: ...ed number 1 thru 7 of the programmed escape sequence characters default causes a disconnect from a Serial Port connection The one second maximum guard time limit is disabled W Arm Ctrl B for Break Nav...
Page 20: ...a RS 232 break signal by hitting the Ctrl B keys at the appropriate time Once Ctrl B has been entered any subsequent Ctrl B characters will be recognized as ordinary data instead of breaks The current...
Page 21: ...wn in parentheses next to the port name 1 2 Rename Power Port Navigate to the Rename screen of the corresponding power port to change the name of a power port with this command The port name may be up...
Page 22: ...command It navigates to the Rename screen The port name may be up to 32 displayable characters in length C Copy This Baud Parity to All Console Ports Set all serial ports to the rate and format of the...
Page 23: ...the Rename screen The USR4204 name may be up to 32 displayable characters in length Default USR4204 S Change Char for Escape Change the Escape Sequence character with this command It navigates to the...
Page 24: ...Character screen Default 13h Hexadecimal 13h is ASCII character S Ctrl S W Enter Login Banner When security is enabled the USR4204 will present this greeting followed by a login prompt This command n...
Page 25: ...alid commands and text it received Disable or re enable echoing with this command Default On A Toggle Auto CR The terminal port can accept single digit commands without an explicit carriage return 0Dh...
Page 26: ...nistrator has access to all ports and menus Users have access to ports allowed by the Administrator Up to fifteen User accounts may be created edited or deleted by the Administrator Each User may be g...
Page 27: ...urity is off Use this command to setup the Administrator account and turn on security 1 9 and A F Select User Navigate to the corresponding User Menu with this command The current User status ON OFF i...
Page 28: ...u name Below that is a list of valid commands Invalid commands are ignored Y Change Username This command navigates to the Change Administrator username screen The username may be up to 16 displayable...
Page 29: ...letter of user At the top of the User Menu are the programmable User name and the menu name Below that is a list of valid commands text and status Invalid commands are ignored Only the Change Usernam...
Page 30: ...W Deny All Permissions Deny the selected User access to all ports with this command S Grant All Permissions Grant the selected User access to all ports with this command T Toggle User Enable Enable o...
Page 31: ...gin Screen Once security is enabled the user interface will always first display the Login Screen until security is disabled The Administrator or any enabled User may login from this screen USRobotics...
Page 32: ...ing type at the Boot prompt The USR4204 restarts and goes to Main Menu or Login screen if security is on WARNING Step 3 erases system code The system will no longer be operational until firmware is up...
Page 33: ...ort exit from the slave USR4204 and return to the master USR4204 Main Menu Security Considerations If the master USR4204 has security enabled the administrator should choose whether security is disabl...
Page 34: ...e parity 1 stop bit 2 wire interface RXD TXD See appendix A for pinout Mains Power Input Port Connector IEC C14 Voltage 250 Vac maximum Current 8A maximum continuous Fuse 8A 250 Vac 5 x 20mm time dela...
Page 35: ...ating Humidity conditions 5 to 95 non condensing Product Dimensions and Weights Dimensions W x H x L 9 96 x 1 71 x 7 75 in 25 3 x 4 34 x 19 7 cm without rubber feet W x H x L 9 96 x 1 94 x 7 75 in 25...
Page 36: ...the chain Remote Management Management modem fails to connect to remote modem Refer to your modem troubleshooting documentation Check modem phone numbers Modems connect but fail to show USR4204 inter...
Page 37: ...quired on site i e don t use admin Security Features to use or enable Don t disable the Inactivity Timer This ensures that the system is available for users who are actually using it Program the Secur...
Page 38: ...th the back panel facing out 1 WARNING Remove all power cords from the USR4204 to prevent shock hazard 2 Unscrew and remove the rackmount brackets if necessary 3 Unfasten the top housing by unscrewing...
Page 39: ...mentation updates 3 Submit a technical support question to the USRobotics Technical Support Department using an online form Country Webmail United States Canada http www usr com emailsupport Country W...
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Page 41: ...Output 2 DTR Data Terminal Ready Output 3 TXD Transmit Data Output 4 GND Ground 5 GND Ground 6 RXD Receive Data Input 7 DSR Data Set Ready Input 8 CTS Loop to pin 1 Input RJ45 Pin Symbol Description...
Page 42: ...USR4204 User Guide Page 42 of 52 RS 232 Adaptor Pinouts RS 232 Adaptors RJ45 to DB25M RJ45 to DB9F DB25F to DB9M...
Page 43: ...USR4204 User Guide Page 43 of 52 RJ45 to DB9M Null Modem RJ45 to DB9M...
Page 44: ...USR4204 User Guide Page 44 of 52 Straight and Rollover Cables Rollover Cable Straight Cable...
Page 45: ...ot a determination or product quality or correctness nor does it ensure compliance with any federal state or local requirements The safety precautions listed in this user guide must be observed at all...
Page 46: ...f the product as evidenced by the proof of purchase less any applicable service fees in accordance with the following schedule Months 0 3 100 Months 4 12 50 Year 1 2 25 1 7 A product or part that is r...
Page 47: ...inal purchase receipt from U S ROBOTICS or its authorized reseller with the returned product or part then U S ROBOTICS will issue CUSTOMER a Return Material Authorization RMA and instructions for the...
Page 48: ...storms floods fires and earthquakes etc Products evidencing the product serial number has been tampered with or removed misuse neglect and improper handling damage caused by undue physical temperatur...
Page 49: ...lowed by law to be excluded in their entirety they will be limited in scope and duration to this written Limited Warranty This Limited Warranty gives CUSTOMER specific legal rights CUSTOMER may also h...
Page 50: ...which case the user will be required to correct the interference at one s own expense Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment...
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