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SERIMUX Series
SERIMUX-TERM-CS-16/8
Terminal Converter with
Console Switch
Installation and Operation Manual
MAN102 Rev Date 8/19/2008
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TRADEMARK SERIMUX is a registered trademark of Network Technologies Inc in the U.S. and other countries. COPYRIGHT Copyright © 2003, 2008 by Network Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Network Technologies Inc, 1275 Danner Drive, Aurora, Ohio 4
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................................................1 Terminal Converter......................................................................................................................................................1 Console Switch .................................................................................................................
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Disconnect 2 ports ..................................................................................................................................................36 Attach or detach a modem......................................................................................................................................36 Reset SERIMUX Console Switch to default settings.................................................................................................36 4. USING THE TERMI
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TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1- Mount Switch in a Rack ......................................................................................................................................................5 Figure 2- Distinction of connections between TERMINAL and SERIMUX .........................................................................................6 Figure 3- Connect serial devices, printer, and power cord.........................................................................
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NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH INTRODUCTION The SERIMUX-TERM-CS-x (x=8 or 16) combines a 8 or 16 port Console Switch (SERIMUX) and a VT100/ANSI Terminal Converter (TERMINAL) in a single package controlled by a PS/2 keyboard and VGA monitor. The Console Switch uses menu- driven integrated software. The SERIMUX-TERM-CS-16 can control of up to 16 serial devices including servers, switches, routers, and telecom gear. Additional control methods include front panel
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NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH Console Switch The Console Switch (SERIMUX) includes a text-based menu for easy connection management for administrators. Using a terminal emulator the menu provides a quick means for user serial connection changes and device control. The Console Switch (SERIMUX) is a serial port router that allows links (or connections) between multiple pairs of RS-232 asynchronous serial ports. The main purpose of the switch is to enable users t
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NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH MATERIALS Materials Supplied with the NTI SERIMUX-TERM-CS16 Terminal Converter with Console Switch: IEC Po wercord (country specific) DB25M-RJ45F-C DB9F-RJ45F Modem Adapter Serial Adapter +6 4- #10-32x3/4” screws RJ45F-T – DB25M DB25F- RJ45F and cage nuts Console Adapter Console Adapter
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NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH Front and Rear Views of SERIMUX-TERM-CS-16 R R SERIMUX NTI Ne twork T echnolog ie s Inc PWR 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Port Discon 6 78 9 0 ESC PORT DISCON ADMIN USER 1 2 345 ENTER 0 1 234 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Admin User 3 4 2 1 910 11 12 1314 MONITOR SERIAL PRINTER PARALLEL RESET ISP R NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES TERMINAL- NTI INCORPORATED 1275 Danner Dr Tel:330-562-7070 10 BASE
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NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 1. INSTALLATION 1.1 Rack Mounting Instructions This NTI switch was designed to be directly mounted in a rack and includes a mounting flange to make attachment easy. Install 4 cage nuts (supplied) to the rack in locations that line up with the holes (or slots) in the mounting flange on the NTI switch. Then secure the NTI switch to the rack using four #10-32 x3/4” screws (supplied). Each screw should be of sufficient length to g
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NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 1.2 TERMINAL vs. SERIMUX Cable Connections The connectors on the rear of the SERIMUX-TERM-CS-16 are split between those for the TERMINAL connections, and those for the SERIMUX connections (see Figure 2). Terminal Converter (TERMINAL) PRINTER MONITOR SERIAL PARALLEL NETWORK RESET ISP R TECHNOLOGIES TERMINAL- NTI INCORPORATED 10 BASE T 1275 Danner Dr Tel:330-562-7070 A urora, OH 44202 Fax:330-562-1999 www.networ
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NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 1.4 Connect the SERIMUX and TERMINAL to a Network To control the SERIMUX and TERMINAL through a network connected PC, connect a CAT5 Ethernet network cable to the connector marked "TERMINAL-10 BASE T". Then connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a 10/100 BaseT switch or hub (see Figure 4). VGA Multi-Scan Monitor LAN Ethernet cable RJ45 Control Terminal Network Male Server Connector PRI
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NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 2. GETTING STARTED Introduction This chapter covers basic configuration topics. Included is information on setting up the TERMINAL to control the SERIMUX. 1. Using the instruction under “Setup The TERMINAL” below (or more detailed instruction on page 37), setup the TERMINAL to make connection to the SERIMUX. Configure the terminal as follows: • Ethernet Mode set to OFF (F4 menu) • Baud rate at 9600 bps (F4 menu) • 8 bits (F4 men
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NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH The following lists only what is necessary to connect to SERIMUX. For a complete list of features, see page 37. F2- Genrl SETUP Menu Personality set to Digital Equipment VT-100 or Console ANSI F4- Comm SETUP Menu Baud Rate set to 9600 Ethernet Mode set to OFF to set the communication routing by Serial Port. Data / Stop Bits set to send and receive 8-bits data with one stop bit Xmt Handshake set to None Parity set to
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NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 2. To connect to an attached CPU, enter the number of the port the CPU is connected to and press [ Enter]. Figure 7- Startup- Accessible host list 10
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NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 3. USING THE SERIMUX CONSOLE SWITCH The SERIMUX-TERM-CS-16 is controlled using • Terminal Control- using a connected keyboard, VGA Monitor and the built-in TERMINAL • Serial Control- from a "dumb" terminal- locally-connected - through an external modem from a remote location • Keypad Control (reduced set of commands) Terminal Control The TERMINAL built-in to the SERIMUX-TERM-CS-16 can quickl
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NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 3.1 Administrator Controls 3.1.1 Login as the administrator 1. The TERMINAL must first be configured (and is typically delivered preconfigured) as described on page 8 under "Getting Started”. 2. 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". 3. Press [ Esc] to logout, and [Y] to confirm. A message will be displayed "Disc
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NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH 3.1.2 Port List From the Administrator main menu, press [1] to display the Port List. Figure 9- The Port list displays the status of all ports The Port list displays the following information: Column Heading Description Port Port number and name Log Index number of the user logged in at the port
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NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH 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. - If a user is logged in with administrative privileges and performing administrative tasks, the time will be based on the admi
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NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH 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 Fig. 6 below) sequence band disconnect sequence 3 + desired characters for 3-character sequence 0- for no disconnect sequence T- display Control code
