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Warnings and Cautions: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SECURE RACKING If Secure Racked units are installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, they may require further evaluation by Certification Agencies. The following items must be considered. 1. The ambient within the rack may be greater than room ambient. Installation should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation is not compromised. The maximum temperature for the equipment in this environment is 45°C. Considerat
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CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide FCC Part 15 Regulation 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 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, may cause harmful interference to radio communicat
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Table of Contents 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 2. Unit Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 2.1. Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 2.2. Back Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide 6. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 6.1. Operation via the Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 6.1.1. The Status Screen - Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 6.2. Operation via the Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
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Table of Contents List of Figures 2.1. Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 2.2. Back Panel Components (120 VAC Model Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 3.1. Main Status Screen - Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 3.2. Main Status Screen - Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1. Introduction The CMS-6R4 Console Management + Power Control Switch, is designed for remote network management installations where rack space is precious and only a few network elements are in the rack. The CMS-6R4 combines six RS232 Console ports with four power reboot outlets and an internal 33.6Kbps Modem all in a 1U package. The CMS-6R4 provides remote access to RS232 console ports and maintenance ports on UNIX servers, routers and other network equipment, and also allows in-band o
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CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide CMS-6R4 and CMS-6R4 CE Models This User’s Guide discusses the both the CMS-6R4 and the CMS-6R4-CE models. Throughout this User’s Guide, both models are referred to as the "CMS-6R4". The only difference between the two models is that the CMS-6R4 is designed for 100 to 120 VAC power operation, and the CMS-6R4-CE is designed for 208 to 240 VAC power operation. All other features function identically. Typographic Conventions Throughout this manual, typefaces a
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2. Unit Description 2.1. Front Panel Components www.wti.com CMS-6R4 P WR ST A TUS ACTIVITY Console Management Switch + Power Control CLEAR SET ON RD Y DCD 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 1 2 3 5 6 Figure 2.1: Front Panel Components As shown in Figure 2.1, the CMS-6R4 front panel includes the following components: Clear Button: Restarts the CMS-6R4 operating program without changing user-selected parameters or breaking port connections. Power Indicator: Lights when power is applied to the unit. Set But
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CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide 6 O I SYSTEM 5 3 1 SETUP PORTS 15 AMPS PLUG 1 PLUG 2 PLUG 3 PLUG 4 MAX 6 4 2 ACT 10BaseT PHONE LINE 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 2.2: Back Panel Components (120 VAC Model Shown) 2.2. Back Panel Components Power Inlet and Circuit Breaker: An AC inlet and circuit breaker which supply power to the CMS-6R4. Includes cable keeper (not shown.) • Model CMS-6R4 (120 VAC): IEC-320-C14, 100 - 120 VAC Power Inlet, 15 Amp Circuit Breaker. • Model CMS-6R4-CE (230 VAC): IEC-320-C14
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Unit Description 10Base-T Port (Network Port): An RJ45 Ethernet Port for connection to your TCP/IP network. The 10Base-T Port also features an Activity Indicator flashes to indicate activity at the Network Port. The default IP Address is 192.168.168.168. For more information on Network Port configuration, please refer to Section 5.5.2. Phone Line Port (Internal Modem Port): For connection to your phone line. For information regarding modem configuration, please refer to Section 5.5
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3. Quick Start This Quick Start Guide describes a simplified installation procedure for the CMS-6R4 hardware, which will allow you to communicate with the unit in order to demonstrate basic features and check for proper operation. Note that this Quick Start Guide does not provide a detailed description of unit configuration, or discuss advanced operating features in detail. For more information, please refer to the Installation, Configuration and Operation sections in this User's Guide. 3.1
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CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide 3.2. Communicating with the CMS-6R4 The CMS-6R4 offers two separate user interfaces: the Web Browser Interface and the Text Interface. The Web Browser interface allows you to contact the unit via a TCP/IP network, using a standard, JavaScript enabled web browser. The Text Interface consists of a series of ASCII text menus, which may be accessed via TCP/IP network, Local PC or modem. Notes: • When the unit is shipped from the factory, communications parameters
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Quick Start Figure 3.1: Main Status Screen - Web Browser Interface CMS-6R4 v1.00 Site ID: (undefined) PORT | NAME | CMD ACCESS | STATUS | MODE | BUFFER COUNT -----+------------------+----------------+--------+---------+--------------+ 1 | (undefined) | Unlocked | Free | Any | 0 | 2 | (undefined) | Unlocked | Free | Any | 0 | 3 | (undefined) | Unlocked | Free | Any |
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CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide 3.3. Connecting Ports and Switching Outlets Although both the Text Interface and Web Browser Interface allow you to select configuration parameters, the Text Interface is always used when invoking commands to create connections between ports. Although the Web Browser Interface does allow access to outlet switching functions, for this Quick Start procedure, it is recommended to perform the following steps via the Text Interface. If you have previously accessed
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Quick Start 3. Controlling Outlets: You may wish to perform the following tests in order to make certain that the switched outlets are functioning properly. a) Reboot Outlet: At the command prompt, type /BOOT 1 and press [Enter]. The status indicator for Plug 1 should go Off, pause for a moment and then go back On, indicating that the boot cycle has been successfully completed. b) Switch Outlet Off: At the command prompt, type /OFF 1 and then press [Enter]. The status indicator for Plu
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