Austin Hughes Electronics NCP-1716 manual

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    User Manual NCP-1716 16-port Console T erminal LCD Keyboard Drawer - 1U 17" screen size - Designed for SUN, all headless servers[...]

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    Chapter 1 Getting Started 1.1 Important Safeguards..........................................................1 1.2 Regulatory Notice................................................................2 1.3 Package Contents...............................................................3 1.4 Before Installation.............................................[...]

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    Chapter 5 System Status & Log .............................................42 Chapter 6 System Setting 6.1 System Administration.................................................43-44 6.2 Date and T ime..................................................................45 6.3 Fireware Upgrade........................................................[...]

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    1.1 Important Safeguards Chapter 1 P. 1 Please read all of these instructions carefully before you use the device. Save this manual for future reference. What the warranty does not cover ■ Any product, on which the serial number has been defaced, modi fi ed or removed. ■ Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from: □ Accident, misuse[...]

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    P. 2 1.2 Regulatory Notice Chapter 1 Legal Information First English printing, October 2002 Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however , no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. W e are not liable for any injury or loss that res[...]

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    P. 3 1.3 Package Contents Chapter 1 Console terminal LCD keyboard drawer x 1 pc RJ45-DB9 female adapter x 1 pc RJ45-DB9 male adapter x 1 pc Fasteners for rear L-bracket x 4 pcs 330mm rear mounting L-bracket x 1 pair * NCP-1716 mounting depth-adjustable from 320 to 920mm User manual x 1 pc CD disc x 1 pc Power cord x 1 pc 5 4 2 1 3 1 2 3 U s e r M a[...]

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    P. 4 1.6 Optional Accessories ■ It is very important to locate the console terminal LCD keyboard drawer in a suitable environment. ■ The surface for placing and fi xing the Console T erminal Drawer should be stable and level or mounted into a suitable cabinet. ■ Make sure the place has good ventilation, is out of direct sunlight, away from s[...]

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    P. 5 1.7 Structure Diagram Chapter 1 Adjustable rear mounting L-bracket Micro switch for screen auto power off Serial port status LED Keyboard interchangeable module kit Carry handle to release the 2-pt lock 2-point lock LCD interchangeable module kit LCD membrane 1 3 2 4 3 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 1 2 4 5[...]

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    P. 6 1.8 Installation Chapter 1 ■ Install each rear L-bracket using two fasteners shown in Figure 1 . ■ Leaving the fasteners slightly loose. ■ Measure the front and rear mounting depth of the rack. ■ Align each rear L-bracket to a suitable length and tighten the fasteners shown in Figure 2 . ■ Fix the the LCD keyboard drawer into the rac[...]

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    P. 7 Chapter 1 1.9 How to Use "N" Series LCD Keyboard Drawer ■ Gently pull the tab toward the front of the LCD shown in Figure 4 . Figure 4 . Pulling the tab toward the front of LCD. ■ Operate the LCD keyboard drawer shown in Figure 6. Figure 5 . Flipping up the LCD to a suitable angle. ■ Flip up the LCD to a suitable angle shown in[...]

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    P. 8 1.10 How to Use the Slides Chapter 1 ■ Hold down the white arrow button until the LCD key- board drawer is located in the rack (shown in Figure 9) . Figure 9 . Pushing the LCD keyboard drawer into the rack. Figure 8 . Pushing the white arrow button. ■ Push the white arrow button on either side of the LCD keyboard drawer to unlock (shown in[...]

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    P. 9 1.1 1 How to Install "One Man" Installation Slides Chapter 1 4 5 6 7 Package Contents Install the front mounting ear x 2 pcs 1 2 ■ Disassemble the standard front mounting ears carefully . ■ Install the optional front mounting ears with M3.2*4.5mm screw x 8 pcs. 4 5 6 7 Mounting bracket x 2 pcs Front mounting ear (left & right[...]

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    P. 1 0 1.1 1 How to Install "One Man" Installation Slides Chapter 1 Install into Rack 1 2 3 ■ Attach mounting brackets to vertical mounting rails. ■ Leaving the screws slightly loose. ■ Attach support brackets to chassis with M3.2*4.5mm screw x 6 pcs ■ Pickup the unit. ■ Insert inner members of slides into the already mounted in[...]

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    P. 1 1 2.1 Connection Diagram Chapter 2 NCP-1716 Ethernet Console Hub Router Switch PDU UPS Power module Serially managed device SG-100F RJ45-DB9 female adapter SG-100M RJ45-DB9 male adapter Cat5 cable Cat5 cable Cat5 cable Internet Hub for remote access Headless servers[...]

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    2.2 Membrane Chapter 2 Power ON ■ T urn off all devices / servers and Cat5 IP serial console ■ Make sure all cables / connectors are properly connected 16 ports Port activity Status LEDs Reset button Power Red: Power on indication Link Orange: 10BaseT Etherent connection Green: 100BaseT Ethernet connection Ready Green: Blinking per second when [...]

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    P. 1 3 2.3 Con fi guring the Local Console Chapter 2 Saving and exiting SETUP The fi rst menu seen when entering SETUP mode serves as a directory to the other SETUP menus. When you depress F12 to exit Setup, you will return to this main directory and be given the option of saving your selections. The highlighted fi eld at the right of the screen[...]

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    1. Select the access port and con fi gure each setting & type in the value for Inactivity timeout 2. Press SP ACE bar to select other itemts 3. Complete the con fi uration, and select <Y es> to con fi rm The 16-port serial console drawer with serial-to-serial local access function which the data transfer can be between one designated s[...]

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    2.3 Con fi guring the Local Console Chapter 2 4. T ype in user name and password. The default login name & password are “root” User Default Name Password root root 5. Press Ctrl and C keys to get out of Serial-to-Serial function and back to main console screen. P. 1 5[...]

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    2.4 Changing Operating Parameters Chapter 2 P. 1 6 T o select one of the setup menu’s shown, press the indicated function key . - The screen for that menu appears with the name highlighted. - The fi elds in the middle of the screen, indicate the parameters that you can change in that menu. - The top line identi fi es the keys you press to highl[...]

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    Personality Preset with VT -100, changing the parameter will cause the local acess console malfunction Scroll Speed Sets the display scroll rate to Jump (the rate data is received), Smooth-8 (eight lines per second), Smooth-4, Smooth-2, or Smooth-1. Rcvd CR Causes the cursor to move to the beginning of the current line (CR) or the beginning of the [...]

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    2.4 Changing Operating Parameters Chapter 2 Baud Rate Preset with “9600”, changing the parameter will cause the local acess console malfunction Rcv Hndahake Preset with “None”, changing the parameter will cause the local acess console malfunction Data / Stop Bits Preset with “8/1”, changing the parameter will cause the local acess conso[...]

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    On the tabs setup menu screen, the terminal’s current tab stops are indicated by uppercase T’s displayed along a line of periods that mark each column position. (1) A tab stop in columns 2 through 78 is shown as a T in the upper line of periods (2) A tab stop in columns 79 through 132 is shown as a T in the lower line of periods Y ou can easily[...]

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    Y ou can program a message of up to 20 characters to identify the terminal to the computer . Enter the mes- sage at the cursor position. Correct errors by pressing to delete characters or to clear the message. CONCEAL hides the answerback message, so it is not displayed in SETUP mode. T o save the message in nonvolatile memory , exit SETUP mode wit[...]

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    F10 Color Set-up Menu ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------[...]

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    Color Palettes Palette Display Attribute Foreground Color BackGround Color 0 Normal Reverse (or blank)*1 Intensity*2 Intensity*2 and reverse (or blank)*1 Underline Underline and reverse (or blank)*1 Underline and intensity*2,*3 Underline, intensity ,*2 and reverse (or blank)*1 Green Black Blue Black Cyan Black Red Black Black Y ellow Black Blue Bla[...]

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    Color Palettes Palette Display Attribute Foreground Color BackGround Color 7 Normal Reverse (or blank)*1 Intensity*2 Intensity*2 and reverse (or blank)*1 Underline Underline and reverse (or blank)*1 Underline and intensity*2,*3 Underline, intensity ,*2 and reverse (or blank)*1 Red Y ellow Magenta Black Cyan Black Green Black Black Red Black Magenta[...]

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    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Commands Key Sequence by Keyboard Style Enhanced PC ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ T oggle CAPS LOCK on/off CAPS LOCK T oggle NUM LOCK on/off NUM LOCK [...]

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    P. 2 5 2.6 Connector Pin Assignment Chapter 2 Console port & serial port pin assignment Pin Signal Direction 1 DSR In 2 RTS Out 3 GND -- 4 TxD Out 5 RxD In 6 DSR 7 CTS In 8 DTR Out Pin 1 Pin 8[...]

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    2.7 Command Guide Chapter 2 Commands Supported in ASCII Personalities Below table lists all the ASCII commands recognized by the terminal. The native mode code for the com- mand is given in the second column. (The native mode include WY -325,WY -120 and WY -60.) The remaining columns show the support for the command in other ASCII personalities acc[...]

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    2.1.2 Setup the IP address from Ethernet port In addition to VT100 interface, we also provide a Network Setup Software tool (IPCS Setup) for the network settings to the IP serial console. The operation procedures are as follows: 1. Run the software tool IpcsSeeker .exe 2. Click Search Devices to find out the IP serial console devices on the network[...]

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    2.1.3 Web Management Interface The IP serial console (IPCS) supports both HTTP and HTTPS (HTTP over SSL) protocols. The user must authenticate themselves by logging into the system with a correct user name and password T o access the IP serial console W eb management pages, enter the pre-set IP address or resolvable hostname into the web browser’[...]

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    User can do the network IP settings via V -100 or web pages. This chapter describes the usage of web pages. The default IP settings are as follows. 3.1.1 IP Configuration The IP serial console requires a valid IP address to operate within the user’s network environment. If the IP address is not readily available, contact the system administrator [...]

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    3.2.1 IP Filtering The IP filtering function keeps unauthorized hosts from accessing to the IP serial console by specifying IP filtering rules. It is important to fully understand what an IP filter is. If you don’t fully understand this, you will get unexpected results against your original plan. The IP address/Mask specifies the host range by en[...]

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    3.2.1 IP Filtering Users can add a new IP filtering rule by setting the properties at adding line and then clicking the button Add. User can remove a rule by clicking the button Remove. In the example above, no host is allowed to connect to the IPCS through http (port 80) by the #3 rule but the hosts whose subnet is 192.168.1.x is allowed by the #1[...]

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    3.3.2 Dynamic DNS When users connect the IP serial console (IPCS) to a DSL line or use a DHCP configuration, and get a dynamic IP address from the network, the IP address may not the same as previous. It can therefore be very difficult to know if an IP address has changed, or what the new IP address is. A Dynamic DNS service is provided by various [...]

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    3.3.4 RADIUS Authentication is the process of identifying an individual, usually based on a username and password. The IP serial console supports various authentication options, such as Local, RADIUS, to authenticate the users who access the serial port. When the authentication is set to Local, the IPCS will use its own user list to authenticate a [...]

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    Under the Serial Port heading, click Configuration will show the list of port summary as below . 4.1.1 Port Authentication Authentication is the process of identifying an individual, usually based on a username and password. The IP serial console supports various authentication options, such as Local, RADIUS, to authenticate the users who access th[...]

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    4.1.3 Port Title Users can enter descriptive information for each port based on the device attached to it. We can use the shortcut Move to on the up-right corner to go to the wished port page directly P .35 4.1 Serial Port Con fi guration Chapter 4[...]

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    4.1.4 Operation Modes The IP serial console unit provides four types of operation modes. These are described in the following sections. P .36 4.1 Serial Port Con fi guration Chapter 4 Note : ■ The Power Control Mode is available in port #1 only . ■ The last port (e.g., Port #16 of IPCS-16) can also be used as External ESP (Entry Serial Port) i[...]

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    Console Server Mode Configuring a serial port as a console server creates a TCP socket on the IP serial console unit that listens for a T elnet or SSH client connection. When you connect to the TCP socket, you have access to the device attached to the serial port as if the device were connected directly to the network. Data streamcan be sent back a[...]

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    4.1.5 Serial Port Parameters T o connect the serial device to the IPCS serial port, the serial port parameters of the IPCS should mat ch exactly to that of the serial device attached. 4.1.6 Port Logging With the Port logging feature while in console server mode, the data receiving from the tracking serial port will be buffered in IPCS memory . The [...]

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    4.1.6 Port Logging If Port logging option is enabled, the user can let the IP serial console to search a defined keyword from the port logging data and send an email to an administrator by Port event handling configurations. Each rea ction can be configured individually upon each keyword. Reaction can be an email delivery . T he memory buffer for p[...]

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    4.2.1 T elnet Java Applet 1. Select T elnet protocol under Serial port > Configuration > Operation mode. 2. Select the Serial port > connection menu item, click the terminal icon at C column. If connect success, the terminal emulation will pop up login prompt. 3. Enter user name and password to log in, so can start to use it as if running [...]

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    4.3.1 Serial-to-Serial Function The web page also gives read-only settings of Serial-to-Serial function, it will auto-changed upon the s etting change on VT100 console. Click Cancel will refresh the values. 4.3.2 Serial Power Control Function The Serial Power Controller (SPC) is a family of intelligent power distribution units that enables remo te [...]

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    5.1.1 System Status System status data include the model name, serial number , firmware version, bootloader version, current time, and the network configuration of the IP serial console. User cannot change the data from this page. This page will be automatically refreshed every 10 seconds, to show the system current time. 5.1.2 System Logging The u[...]

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    6.1.1 User Administration At startup of the AP , the system will prompt user to enter the password to access to the system. The a dministrator can add or remove a user easily via the web pages. There are two levels of access privileges: User Name Default Password Access Privileges root root full access (user define) (user define) only can access to[...]

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    6.1.3 Remove User T o remove a user , ■ Check the users at the User administration screen ■ Click the button Remove 6.1.4 Edit ACL IPCS Provides ACL (Access Control List) security function, each user may be authorized to access to certain ports only , instead of all ports. In other words, a particular port may only allow the authorized users to[...]

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    The IPCS maintains current date and time information. The IPCS clock and calendar settings are backed up by internal battery power . The user can change the current date and time. There are two methods of date and time settings. The first is to use the NTP server to maintain the date and time setti ngs. If the NTP feature is enabled, the IPCS will [...]

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    Firmware can be easily upgraded via web page. This section describes the upgrade procedures. *Pls contact you The latest firmware version is available on the web site. 6.3.1 Prepare Upgrade Environment 1. Need to obtain a TFTP server software program. 2. Startup tftp server (e.g., tftpd32). The website below kindly provides the software. http://per[...]

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    6.3.2 Upgrade from web page If you want to run the new firmware, you need to click the Reboot item, then Y es to confirm to reboot the system. It will take about one minute to finish the system reboot. When the IPCS unit finishes the startup and working normally , the Ready green LED will blink every second. P .47 6.3 Fireware Upgrade Chapter 6 W a[...]

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    7.1 On-screen Display Operation Chapter 7 P. 4 8 17" LCD membrane Exit the OSD screen Shortcut key to auto adjustment by pressing the button for 5 seconds Scrolls through menu options and adjusts the displayed control Display the OSD menu Power on / off LCD Power light Green = On Orange = Power saving Membrane Switch Function[...]

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    P. 4 9 7.2 On-screen Menu Chapter 7 BRIGHTNESS / CONTRAST Brighthtness: Adjust background black level of the screen image. Contrast: Adjust the difference between the image background (black level) and the foreground (white level). AUTO ADJUST Auto Adjust: Fine tunes the video signal to eliminate waviness and distortion. A "Adjusting" mes[...]

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    P. 5 0 8.1 Speci fi cations Chapter 3 Item Description Form Factor 1U rack mounting on slide-out rails LCD Manufacturer Diagonal Size 17" TFT Max. Resolution 800 x 600 Brightness (cd/m²) 300 Contrast Ratio (typ.) 700:1 Viewing Angle (H/V) 150 ˚ x 135 ˚ Display Area (mm) 337 x 270 Color Support 16 colors Serial Interface Number of port 16-p[...]

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    P. 5 1 8.2 Keyboard Chapter 3 Supporting layouts N ■ 104 keys (US / European / Chinese / Korean layout) ■ 106 keys (Japan layout) ■ PS/2 or USB connection N keyboard with full numerical pad 9.1 DC Power Options Chapter 9 Remarks : ■ Package does not include power cord and AC power adapter Model 12V 24V 48V Input rating Input voltage: 12-V o[...]

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    10.1 F AQ Chapter 10 1. The membrane button power light is not ON Press the power On /Off on LCD membrane button to check if the monitor is in the ON mode. Check the power cord is properly connected to the LCD keyboard drawer and power outlet. 2. Screen image is not centered or sized properly Press the button for two seconds to automatically adjust[...]

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    P. 5 3 10.1 F AQ Chapter 10 9. How long is the cable which can support on each serial port ? The longest cable for supporting serial port is 15 meter . 10. What security features does the 16-port console terminal drawer support? The 16-port console terminal’s user database supports up to 200 user accounts, which include user names, passwords, plu[...]

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    P. 5 4 1 1.1 Dimensions Chapter 1 1 Model Product Dimension (W x D x H) Packing Dimension (W x D x H) Net Weight Gross Weight NCP-1716 442 x 650 x 44 mm 17.4 x 25.6 x 1.73" 589 x 856 x 168 mm 23.2 x 33.7 x 6.6" 16 kg 35 lb 22 kg 48 lb[...]

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    CV -NCP22-0807V1 The company reserves the right to modify product speci fi cations without prior notice and assumes no reponsibility for any error which may appear in this publication. All brand names, logo and registered trademarks are properties of their respective owners. Copyright 2007 Austin Hughes Electronics Ltd. All rights reserved.[...]