Western Telematic Network Card NBB 1600 D20, NBB 1600E D20, NBB 1600CE D16 User Manual

WTI Part No.: 13631

Rev. A

NBB-1600-D20/D16 Series

Network Boot Bars

Models:

NBB-1600-D20

NBB-1600E-D20

NBB-1600CE-D16

User’s Guide

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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. Consideration should be given to

the maximum rated ambient.

2. Installation should be such that a hazardous stability condition is not achieved due to

uneven loading.

INPUT SUPPLY

Check nameplate ratings to assure there is no overloading of supply circuits that could have an

effect on overcurrent protection and supply wiring.

GROUNDING

Reliable earthing of this equipment must be maintained. Particular attention should be given

to supply connections when connecting to power strips, rather than direct connections to the

branch circuit.

No Serviceable Parts Inside; Authorized Service Personnel Only

Do not attempt to repair or service this device yourself. Internal components must be serviced by

authorized personnel only.

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Shock Hazard - Do Not Enter

Disconnect Power

If any of the following events are noted, immediately disconnect the unit from the outlet and

contact qualiﬁed service personnel:

1. If the power cord becomes frayed or damaged.

2. If liquid has been spilled into the device or if the device has been exposed to rain or water.

Two Power Supply Cables

Note that this unit features two separate power circuits, that require a power supply cable for each

circuit. Before attempting to service or remove this unit, please make certain that both power

cables are disconnected.

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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 communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment

off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit that is different from the one used by the

receiver.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation of this device is subject to the

following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.

WARNING: Changes or modiﬁcations to this unit not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the

equipment

EMC, Safety, and R&TTE Directive Compliance

The CE mark is afﬁxed to this product to conﬁrm compliance with the following European

Community Directives:

•

Council Directive 89/336/EEC of 3 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws of

Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility;

and

Council Directive 73/23/EEC of 19 February 1973 on the harmonization of the laws of

Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage

limits;

and

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Council Directive 1999/5/EC of 9 March on radio equipment and telecommunications

terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity.

Industry Canada - EMI Information

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

2. Unit Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

3. Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

3.1. Hardware Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

3.1.1. Apply Power to the NBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

3.1.2. Connect your PC to the NBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

3.2. Communicating with the NBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

4. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

4.1. Power Supply Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

4.2. Connection to Switched Outlets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

4.3. Console Port Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

4.3.1. Connecting a Local PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

4.3.2. Connecting an External Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

4.4. Connecting the Network Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

5. Conﬁguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

5.1. System Mode and User Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

5.2. Communicating with the NBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

5.2.1. Accessing the Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

5.2.2. Accessing the Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

5.3. Conﬁguration Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

5.3.1. The General Parameters Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

5.3.2. The Serial Parameters Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

5.3.3. The Plug Parameters Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

5.3.3.1. Plug Passwords and Co-Location Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14

5.3.3.2. The Boot / Sequence Delay Period.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15

5.3.4. Network Parameters Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

5.3.4.1. IP Security Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18

5.3.5. The Telnet Parameters Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20

5.3.6. Web Server Parameters Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21

5.4. Save Conﬁguration Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22

6. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

6.1. Operation via the Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

6.1.1. The Plug Status Screen - Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

6.2. Operation via the Text Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

6.2.1. The Plug Status Screen - Text Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

6.2.2. Switching and Reboot Commands - Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

6.2.3. Applying Commands to Several Plugs - Text Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

6.3. Logging Out of Command Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

6.4. The Automated Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

6.5. Manual Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

7. Saving and Restoring Conﬁguration Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

7.1. Sending Parameters to a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

7.2. Restoring Saved Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

8. Upgrading the NBB Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

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Appendices:

A. Interface Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Apx-1

A.1. Console Port Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apx-1

B. Speciﬁcations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Apx-2

C. Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Apx-3

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Index-1

List of Figures

2.1. NBB-1600 Unit (120 VAC Model Shown). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

3.1. Plug Status Screen - Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

3.2. Plug Status Screen - Text Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

5.1. Plug Status Screen - Web Browser Interface (Sample Values Show). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

5.2. Plug Status Screen - Text Interface (Sample Values Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

5.3. General Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

5.4. General Parameters Menu - Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

5.5. Serial Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

5.6. Serial Parameters Menu - Text Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

5.7. Plug Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

5.8. Plug Parameters Menu - Text Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

5.9. Network Parameters - Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17

5.10. Network Parameters Menu - Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17

5.11. IP Security Menu - Text Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18

5.12. Telnet Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20

5.13. Telnet Parameters Menu - Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20

5.14. Web Browser Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21

5.15. Web Browser Parameters Menu - Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21

6.1. Plug Status Menu - Web Browser Interface (Sample Values Shown). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

6.2. Plug Status Screen - Text Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

6.3. The NBB Help Screen - Text Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

A.1. Console Port Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apx-1

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1. Introduction

Electronic equipment sometimes "locks-up," requiring a service call just to ﬂip

the power switch to perform a simple reboot. The NBB-1600-D20,

NBB-1600E-D20 and NBB-1600CE-D16 Network Boot Bars give you the

ability to perform this function from anywhere, just point your browser to the

NBB’s IP address, enter the secure user name and password, and you’re just a

click away from remote power On, Off or Reboot!

20 Amp Power Control

The NBB D20 and D16 series Network Boot Bars provide plenty of power for

rack mount applications; the NBB-1600-D20 and NBB-1600E-D20 feature

two separate 20 Amp power circuits, and provide a total of 40 Amps per unit.

The NBB-1600CE-D16 features two 16 Amp power circuits, for a total of 32

Amps per unit.

Intelligent Power Control

In addition to web browser access, the NBB can also communicate over

any TCP/IP network using standard Telnet, or out-of-band using an external

modem and basic VT100 type terminal emulation.

Security Features and Co-Location Features

To ensure security, web browser access requires the user to enter an assigned

user name and password. The NBB provides two levels of operational

passwords; the System Administrator Level, which allows access to all

conﬁguration and switching functions, and the User Level, which only allows

access to assigned plugs and cannot be used to change unit conﬁguration.

In addition to password security features, the NBB also includes an address

speciﬁc IP security mask, which can be employed to prevent unauthorized

network access to the NBB command mode.

Easy to Configure, Easy to Use

The NBB can be conﬁgured over the network, via modem, or locally via the

NBB console port. Easy to use commands let you assign a location name, set

system parameters and view plug status. Outlets can be switched On, Off, or

booted using plug numbers or names.

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Reliability and Support

The NBB is built in the USA and backed by a two year warranty. NetReach

products are installed in thousands of network sites world wide. Our

customers know they can depend on WTI for superior quality and reliability

for their most mission-critical operations.

NBB-1600-D20, NBB-1600E-D20 and NBB-1600CE-D16 Units

This User’s Guide discusses the NBB-1600-D20, NBB-1600E-D20 and

NBB-1600CE-D16 Network Boot Bars. Throughout this User's Guide, all

three units are referred to as the "NBB." The input voltages and maximum

loads are summarized in the table below. All other features function identically

except where noted.

Total

Input

Max. Load Max. Load Max. Load

Model Number

Outlets

Voltage

per Outlet

per Bus

per Unit

NBB-1600-D20

100 to

120 VAC

15 Amps

20 Amps

40 Amps

NBB-1600E-D20

NBB-1600CE-D16

100 to

240 VAC

15 Amps

10 Amps

20 Amps

16 Amps

40 Amps

32 Amps

100 to

240 VAC

Typographic Conventions

Throughout this manual, typefaces and characters have been used to denote the

following:

COURIER FONT Indicates characters typed on the keyboard.

For example, /ON 3or /OFF 5.

[Bold Font]

Text set in bold face and enclosed in square brackets

indicates a speciﬁc key.

For example, [Enter] or [Esc].

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2. Unit Description

As shown in Figure 2.1, the NBB unit includes power outlets, LEDs and a

manual control button. The items shown in Figure 2.1 are described on the

following page.

PLUGS

READY

ACTIVITY

10BaseT

RS232

CONSOLE

(DTE)

Network

Boot Bar

www.wti.com

PLUG 1

PLUG 2

PLUG 3

PLUG 14

PLUG 15

PLUG 16

PWR

CKT

PWR

CKT

Figure 2.1: NBB-1600 Unit (120 VAC Model Shown)

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Manual Switch Button: A Manual Control Button for the unit’s

switched plugs. To manually switch plugs "On" or "Off", press and

hold the control button for approximately three seconds. If desired, the

Manual Switch Button can also be disabled (Section 5.3.1.)



Note: When the Manual Switch Button is used, Boot / Sequence

Delay Times will be applied as described in Section 5.3.3.2.

Ready Indicator: Flashes when ready to receive commands.







Activity Indicator: Flashes to indicate activity at the Network Port.

10Base-T (Network) Port: An RJ45 Ethernet Port for connection to

your TCP/IP network. The default IP Address is 192.168.168.168, for

more information, please refer to Section 5.3.4.

RS232 Console Port: A DB9, RS232 serial port (DTE), for connection

to a local terminal or external modem, as described in Section 4.3.





Master Power Switch: This switch must be "On" in order for the NBB

to function. Note that this switch is not used to set the On/Off status of

the switched outlets.

Switched Plugs and Plug Indicators: For load ratings, please refer to

the instrument nameplate, and the table in Section 1.



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Model NBB-1600-D20: Sixteen (16) 100 to 120 VAC

NEMA 5-15R outlets, split into two separate power circuits.

Circuit A includes plugs 1 through 8, and Circuit B includes plugs

9 through 16.

Models NBB-1600E-D20 and NBB-1600CE-D16: Sixteen (16)

100 to 240 VAC IEC320-C13 outlets, split into two separate power

circuits. Circuit A includes plugs 1 through 8, and Circuit B

includes plugs 9 through 16.

Power Circuit "A" Input Components: An IEC320-C20 AC inlet

and circuit breaker, which supply power to plugs one through 8. Also

includes two mounting screws for Cable Keeper:



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Model NBB-1600-D20: 100 to 120 VAC, 20 Amps.

Model NBB-1600E-D20: 100 to 240 VAC, 20 Amps.

Model NBB-1600CE-D16: 100 to 240 VAC, 16 Amps.

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Unit Description

Power Circuit "B" Input Components: An IEC320-C20 AC inlet





and circuit breaker, which supply power to plugs 9 through 16. Also

includes two mounting screws for Cable Keeper. Includes same

components as item 8 above.

Rack Mounting Brackets: (Not Shown.)

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3. Quick Start

This Quick Start Guide describes a simpliﬁed installation procedure for the

NBB-1600-D20, NBB-1600E-D20 and NBB-1600CE-D16 Network

Boot Bars, which will allow you to communicate with the unit in order to

demonstrate basic features and check for proper operation. In order to take

full advantage of the complete range of features offered by this unit, it is

recommended to complete the remainder of this User's Guide after performing

the Quick Start Procedure.

3.1. Hardware Installation

3.1.1.

Apply Power to the NBB

Refer to power rating nameplate on the NBB, and then connect the unit to an

appropriate power source. Note that the NBB features two separate AC inputs

and two separate power busses; connect power cables to the Circuit "A" and

Circuit "B" Power Inlets, install the cable keepers as described in Section 4.1,

then connect the cables to your power source. Refer to the table below for

information concerning power requirements and maximum loads.

Total

Input

Max. Load Max. Load Max. Load

Model Number

Outlets

Voltage

per Outlet

per Bus

per Unit

NBB-1600-D20

100 to

120 VAC

15 Amps

20 Amps

40 Amps

NBB-1600E-D20

NBB-1600CE-D16

100 to

240 VAC

15 Amps

10 Amps

20 Amps

16 Amps

40 Amps

32 Amps

100 to

240 VAC

Set the Main Power Switch in the ON position; the ON LED should light, and

the RDY LED should begin to ﬂash. This indicates that the NBB is ready to

receive commands.

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3.1.2. Connect your PC to the NBB

The NBB can either be controlled by a local PC, that communicates with

the unit via cable, controlled via external modem, or controlled via TCP/IP

network. In order to switch plugs or select parameters, commands are issued

to the NBB via either the Network Port or Console Port. Note that it is not

necessary to connect to both the Network and Console Ports, and that the

Console Port can be connected to either a local PC or External Modem.

•

Network Port: Connect your 10Base-T or 100Base-T network

interface to the NBB Network (10Base-T) port.

Console Port: Use the supplied null modem cable to connect your PC

COM port to the NBB COM (RS232) Port.

External Modem: Use a standard AT to Modem cable to connect your

external modem to the NBB COM (RS232) Port.

Note that when the NBB is shipped from the factory, RS232 Port Parameters

are set as follows: 9600 bps, 8 Data Bits, One Stop Bit, No Parity. Although

the NBB allows these parameters to be easily redeﬁned, for the purpose of this

Quick Start procedure, it is recommended to conﬁgure your communications

program to accept these default parameters.

3.2. Communicating with the NBB

The NBB offers two separate user interfaces: the Web Browser Interface and

the Text Interface. The Web Browser interface allows you to contact the NBB

via TCP/IP network, using a standard, JavaScript enabled web browser (such

as Internet Explorer.) The Text Interface consists of a series of ASCII text

menus, which may be accessed via TCP/IP network, Local PC or modem.

Note: The NBB features a default IP Address (192.168.168.168)

and default Subnet Mask (255.255.255.0). This allows network

access to command mode without ﬁrst setting up the unit’s network

parameters (providing you are contacting the NBB from a node

on the same subnet.) When attempting to access the NBB from a

node that is not on the same subnet, please refer to Section 5.3.4 for

further conﬁguration instructions.

1. Access the Command Mode: This procedure differs slightly,

depending on whether you’re contacting the NBB via the Web Browser

Interface or Text Interface.

a) Web Browser Interface: Start your Web Browser. Enter the

NBB’s default IP address (192.168.168.168) in your browser address

bar and press [Enter]. A password prompt will be displayed. Since

at this point, the user name and password have not yet been deﬁned,

you can simply click OK in response to the prompt. The Plug Status

Screen will be displayed as shown in Figure 3.1.

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Quick Start

Figure 3.1: Plug Status Screen - Web Browser Interface

Network Boot Bar v1.41c

Plug | Name

Site ID: (undeﬁned)

-----+------------------+-------------+--------+-----------------+---------+

| (undeﬁned)

0.5 Secs

10 | (undeﬁned)

11 | (undeﬁned)

12 | (undeﬁned)

13 | (undeﬁned)

14 | (undeﬁned)

15 | (undeﬁned)

16 | (undeﬁned)

-----+------------------+-------------+--------+-----------------+---------+

“/H” for help.

NBB>

Figure 3.2: Plug Status Screen - Text Interface

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b) Text Interface:

i. Via Telnet: Telnet to the default IP address (192.168.168.168).

The Plug Status Screen (Figure 3.2) should be displayed.

ii. Via Local PC: Start your communications program (e.g.,

Hyperterminal) and press [Enter]. The Plug Status Screen

should be displayed (Figure 3.2.) The default parameters for the

Console Port are 9600 bps, No Parity, 8 data bits, One stop bit.

iii. Via Modem: Use your communications program to dial the

number for the phone line connected to your external modem.

In order to communicate with the unit via modem, you must ﬁrst

access the command mode via Network or Local PC, and use

the Serial Parameters Menu to set the Port Mode to "Modem."

2. Test Switching Functions: You may wish to perform the following

tests in order to make certain that the NBB is responding to commands.

a) Reboot Outlet: If you are communicating with the unit via the Web

Browser Interface, select the button in the "Boot" column for Plug 1,

and then click on "Apply." If you are operating the unit via the Text

interface, type /BOOT 1and 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: From the Web Browser Interface, select the

button in the "Off" column for Plug 1, and then click "Apply." From

the Text Interface, type /OFF 1and press [Enter]. The status

indicator for Plug 1 should go Off, indicating that the command has

been successfully completed. Leave Plug 1 in the "Off" state, and

then proceed to the next step.

c) Switch Outlet On: From the Web Browser Interface, select the

button in the "On" column for Plug 1, and then click "Apply."

From the Text Interface, type /ON 1and press [Enter]. The status

indicator for Plug 1 should then go back On, indicating that the

command has been successfully completed.

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3. Log Out: When you have ﬁnished communicating with the unit it is

important to always log off by issuing the appropriate NBB command,

rather than simply closing your Telnet or communications program.

When you log off using the proper NBB command, this ensures that the

unit has completely exited from command mode, and is not waiting for

the inactivity timeout to elapse before allowing additional connections.

a) Web Browser Interface: Click on the "Log Out" button.

b) Text Interface: Type /Xand press [Enter].

This completes the Quick Start Guide for the NBB. Prior to placing the unit

into operation, it is recommended to refer to the remainder of this User’s Guide

for important information regarding advanced conﬁguration capabilities and

more detailed operation instructions. If you have further questions regarding

the NBB unit, please contact WTI Customer Support as described Appendix C.

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4. Installation

This section provides further details regarding the connections that are made in

the process of installing the NBB.

4.1. Power Supply Connection

Connect the NBB unit to an appropriate power supply. The NBB’s Master

Power Switch must be "On" in order for the unit to operate.

To install the supplied "Cable Keepers", ﬁrst, make certain that both power

cables are disconnected from your power supply. Next, loosen (but do not

remove) the two Phillips head screws located directly above each power inlet.

Connect the power supply cables to the NBB’s power inlets, then slip the

Cable Keepers over each supply cable, so the notch on the top of each keeper

secures each cable, and the two slots on the bottom of each keeper slide over

the loosened screws. Tighten the Phillips head screws to secure each cable

keeper to the unit, make certain the cables are secure, and then connect the

cables to your power supply.

CAUTIONS:

•

This device should only be operated with the type of power

source indicated on the instrument nameplate. If you

are not sure of the type of power service available, please

contact your local power company.

Reliable earthing (grounding) of this unit must be

maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply

connections when connecting to power strips, rather than

directly to the branch circuit.

Check nameplate ratings to ensure that there is no

overloading of supply circuits that could have an effect on

overcurrent protection and supply wiring.

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4.2. Connection to Switched Outlets

Connect the power cord from your switched device to one of the AC Outlets on

the IPS unit. Note that when power is applied to the IPS, the AC Outlets will

be switched "ON" by default.

•

NBB-1600-D20: 100 to 120 VAC. Includes two separate power busses.

Each bus can support a total of 20 Amps. Each AC Outlet can support

up to 15 Amps.

NBB-1600E-D20: 100 to 240 VAC. Includes two separate power

busses. Each bus can support a total of 20 Amps. Each AC Outlet can

support up to 15 Amps.

NBB-1600CE-D16: 100 to 240 VAC. Includes two separate power

busses. Each bus can support a total of 16 Amps. Each AC Outlet can

support up to 10 Amps.

4.3. Console Port Connection

The Console Port is a male, RS232C DB9 connector, wired in a DTE

conﬁguration similar to an AT computer. In the default state, the Console port

is conﬁgured for 9600 bps, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit. The Console Port

can be connected to either an external modem or a local PC, but not both items

at the same time. Appendix A describes the Console Port interface.

4.3.1. Connecting a Local PC

When connecting the Console Port to a Local PC, note that the port uses a

DTE conﬁguration. After the Local PC has been connected, make certain to

set the Serial Port Mode to "Console" as described in Section 5.3.2.

4.3.2. Connecting an External Modem

When connecting directly to an external modem, use a standard AT Style

to Modem cable. Make certain that the modem is initialized to the same

default communications parameters as the NBB Console Port. Next, refer

to Section 5.3.2 and set the Serial Port Mode to "Modem". If necessary, you

may also wish to redeﬁne the Modem initialization command at this point as

described in Section 5.3.2. Please refer to the modem user’s guide for more

information.

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4.4. Connecting the Network Cable

The Network Port is an RJ45 Ethernet jack, for connection to a TCP/IP

network. Connect your 10Base-T cable to the Network Port. Note that the

NBB includes a default IP address (192.168.168.168) and a default subnet

mask (255.255.255.0.) When installing the NBB in a working network

environment, it is recommended to deﬁne network parameters as described in

Section 5.3.4.

Note: The NBB features a 10Base-T Interface. When connecting

to a 100Base-T interface, most router switches will autosense

to determine if the device is 100Base-T or 10Base-T, and then

conﬁgure the network interface accordingly. If your router switch

does not autosense, the network interface port must be manually set

to 10Base-T.

This completes the NBB installation instructions. Please proceed to the next

Section for instructions regarding unit conﬁguration.

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5. Configuration

5.1. System Mode and User Mode

In order to restrict access to sensitive command functions, the NBB features

two operating modes; System Mode and User Mode.

•

System Mode: Allows access to all conﬁguration menus, switching

functions and status screens. The System Mode Status Screens show

On/Off conditions for all switched outlets, and list all currently deﬁned

system parameters.

•

User Mode: Allows access to status screens and On/Off/Boot

commands, but does not allow access to conﬁguration functions. Users

may only issue commands to, or view status of the plugs that are

speciﬁcally allowed by their password.

The NBB will display a password prompt when the unit is contacted via

the Console Port or Network Port. The password entered at this prompt

determines whether the unit will start-up in System Mode or User Mode. If

the System Password is entered, the System Mode will be active. If a Plug

Password is entered, the User Mode will be active. The System Password

is deﬁned via the General Parameters menu (Section 5.3.1), and the Plug

Passwords are deﬁned via the Plug Parameters Menu (Section 5.3.3.)

Notes:

•

If you wish to restrict access to conﬁguration menus, you must

deﬁne the System Password.

If the System Password is not deﬁned, the NBB will always

start-up in System Mode.

If the System Password is not deﬁned, the Password Prompt

will not be displayed when you access the NBB via the Text

Interface. The prompt will always be displayed when the NBB

is contacted via the Web Browser Interface.

•

When the NBB is contacted via Network, the password prompt

will also include a ﬁeld for the user name. If you have not

deﬁned a user name, then you may leave this ﬁeld blank, and

only the password is required to gain access to the unit. The

user name prompt is not displayed when the unit is contacted

via the Text Interface.

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Figure 5.1: Plug Status Screen - Web Browser Interface (Sample Values Show)

5.2. Communicating with the NBB

In order to conﬁgure the unit or invoke command functions, you must ﬁrst

connect to the NBB and access the command mode. As discussed in Section 3,

the NBB offers two separate command interfaces: the Web Browser Interface,

and the Text Interface.

The NBB also offers three different methods for accessing command mode;

via network, via external modem, or via local console. The Web Browser

Interface is only available when the NBB is contacted via network, and the

Text Interface is available via network, modem or local PC. The sections that

follow describe the procedure for accessing the Web Browser Interface or the

Text Interface.

Note: Conﬁguration functions are only available when you have

logged into command mode using the System Password.

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5.2.1. Accessing the Web Browser Interface

In order to issue commands via the Web Browser Interface, the NBB must

be connected to a TCP/IP network, and your PC must be equipped with a

JavaScript enabled web browser (such as Internet Explorer or

Netscape Navigator.)

1. Start your JavaScript enabled Web Browser.

2. Key the NBB’s IP address (default = http://192.168.168.168) into the

web browser’s address bar, and then press [Enter].

3. Password Prompt: The NBB will display a prompt, which asks for

your name and password.

a) User Name: If you have not previously deﬁned a user name, then

this ﬁeld should be left blank. A user name is only required when

one has been deﬁned via the General Parameters menu.

b) Password: Key in your System Password or Plug Password and

then click "OK" (Note that Plug Passwords do not permit access to

conﬁguration functions.)

c) If the System Password has not been deﬁned, simply click the "OK"

button without keying in a name or password.

If a valid password is entered, the Plug Status Screen (Figure 5.1) will appear.

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Network Boot Bar v1.41c

Plug | Name

Site ID: (undeﬁned)

-----+------------------+-------------+--------+-----------------+---------+

| Server_1

| Server_2

| Server_3

| Server_4

| Router_1

| Router_2

| Router_3

| DSU-CSU_A

| DSU-CSU-B

| (deﬁned)

15 Secs

0.5 Secs

1 Sec

OFF

1 Sec

10 | Ethernet_Switch | (deﬁned)

0.5 Secs

2 Secs

5 Secs

30 Secs

11 | atmswitch_1

12 | atmswitch_2

13 | atmswitch_3

14 | LINUX_1

15 | LINUX_2

16 | Modem

| (deﬁned)

-----+------------------+-------------+--------+-----------------+---------+

“/H” for help.

NBB>

Figure 5.2: Plug Status Screen - Text Interface (Sample Values Shown)

5.2.2. Accessing the Text Interface

The Text Interface can be accessed via Network, modem or local PC. In order

to access the Text Interface, your installation must include the following:

•

Access Via Network: The NBB must be connected to your TCP/IP

Network, and your PC must include a communications program (such as

Hyperterminal™.)

Access Via Modem: An external modem must be connected to the

NBB’s Console Port, and a phone line must be connected to the external

modem. Your PC Must include a communications program.

Access Via Local PC: Your local PC Must be connected to the NBB’s

Console Port. The local PC must include a communications program.

To access command mode via the Text Interface, proceed as follows:

1. The NBB is transparent to parity and will accept 7 or 8 bit characters,

but will always answer back at 8 bits, no parity. Make certain your

communication program is set for the appropriate baud rate, bits, parity

and Comm Port.

a) Via Modem: Start your communications program. Dial the

external modem connected to the NBB. Wait for the Connect

message, then proceed to Step 2.

b) Via Local PC: Start your communications program and press

[Enter]. Wait for the connect message, then proceed to Step 2.

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c) Via Network: The NBB includes a default IP address

(192.168.168.168), which allows you to contact the unit from any

network node on the same subnet. When the NBB is installed in a

working network environment, it is recommended that you redeﬁne

the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address as described in

Section 5.3.4.

i. Telnet to the NBB’s IP address. For example, if the IP address

is "192.168.168.168", then on a UNIX system, the Telnet

command would be:

$ telnet 192.168.168.168 [Enter]

ii. If the Telnet connection is refused, this may mean that

either the IP Security feature has denied the connection (See

Section 5.3.4.1), or that unit is operating on a 100Base-T

network that does not autosense for 10Base-T devices (see

Section 4.4.)

2. Password: If the System Password has been deﬁned, the unit will

display the Password Prompt. Key in either the System Password or

Plug Password, and press [Enter]. If the System Password has not been

deﬁned, the prompt will not be displayed when the unit is accessed via

the Text Interface. Note that the Password feature is case sensitive.

3. If a valid System Password or Plug Password is entered, the NBB will

display the Plug Status Screen shown in Figure 5.2, followed by the

"NBB>" Command Prompt.

Note: The Plug Status Screen will not display actual passwords.

The password column will read either "deﬁned" or "undeﬁned",

depending upon whether or not the System Password or Plug

Passwords have been deﬁned.

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5.3. Configuration Menus

As described in the sections that follow, conﬁguration parameters for the NBB

can be selected via the Web Browser Interface or Text Interface. Although

the Web Browser and Text Interface provide two separate means for selecting

parameters, both interfaces allow access to essentially the same set of

parameters, and parameters selected via one interface will also be applied to

the other.

Web Browser Interface: Click the "Setup" button to gain access to the

conﬁguration menus; a row of buttons will be displayed along the left hand

edge of the screen. Click the appropriate button to access the desired menu.

Note the following:

•

Newly selected parameters will not be activated until you click the

"Apply" button.

Click "Switch Panel" to return to the main status screen.

Text Interface: Refer to the Help Screen (/H) and then enter the appropriate

command to access the desired menu. When the conﬁguration menu appears,

key in the number or letter for the parameter that you wish to deﬁne and follow

the instructions in the resulting submenu. Note the following:

•

To exit from a parameters menu, press the [Esc] key.

The following sections describe the options and parameters that can be

accessed via each of the conﬁguration menus. Please note that essentially

the same selection of parameters and options are available via both the Web

Browser Interface and Text Interface.

Note: Conﬁguration menus are only available when the System

Mode is active. Conﬁguration menus are not available if you have

logged in using a Plug Password.

5.3.1. The General Parameters Menus

The General Parameters Menus allow you to select parameters such as the

System Password, User Name, Site I.D., Modem Commands and other options.

•

Web Browser Interface: Click the "Setup" button to access the Setup

Menus, and then click the "General Parameters" button. The General

Parameters Menu will be displayed as shown in Figure 5.3.

Text Interface: Type /Gand press [Enter]. The General Parameters

Menu will be displayed as shown in Figure 5.4.

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Figure 5.3: General Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface

GENERAL PARAMETERS:

1. System Password:

2. User Name:

3. Site ID:

4. Command Echo:

5. Inactivity Timeout:

(undeﬁned)

2 Mins

6. Command Conﬁrmation: On

7. Automated Mode:

Off

8. Manual Switch Button: On

9. Command Prompt:

NBB

A. Default Parameters

Enter Selection,

Press <ESC> to Exit ...

Figure 5.4: General Parameters Menu - Text Interface

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The General Parameters Menu allows the following parameters to be deﬁned.

•

System Password: The NBB will display a password prompt when

you attempt to access command mode. When the System Password

is entered at log on, the System Mode will be active, allowing access

to both switching functions and conﬁguration menus. (16 Characters,

Default = undeﬁned.)

Notes:

•

If the System Password is not deﬁned, then the NBB will start

up in System Mode, and conﬁguration functions will then be

available to anyone who accesses Command Mode.

Passwords and User Names cannot contain nonprintable

characters, spaces, colons (:), plus signs (+) or

quotation marks.

•

User Name: (Optional) The User Name allows you to set up an

additional layer of security for web access to the command mode by

requiring that users correctly enter a name in addition to a password.

Note that the User Name is only required when the unit is accessed via

the Web Interface. (16 Characters, Default = undeﬁned.)

Notes:

•

If a User Name is deﬁned, then users who log in with a Plug

Password (User Mode) will also need to enter this same User

Name at the login prompt when attempting to access command

mode via the Web Browser Interface.

•

The User Name cannot begin with a forward slash (/) or

backslash (\) character, and cannot include non-printable

characters, space characters, asterisks (*) or quotation marks.

•

Site ID: Deﬁnes a brief text message, which can be used to describe the

location of the NBB unit. (Up to 32 characters, Default = undeﬁned.)

Note: The Site ID Message cannot begin with a forward slash

(/) or backslash (\)character and cannot include non-printable

characters or quotation marks.

Command Echo: Enables/Disables command echo. When enabled,

ASCII commands sent via the Text Interface to the NBB will be echoed

back, allowing keystrokes to be displayed. Note that this feature applies

primarily to the text interface, and has no visible effect on the Web

Browser Interface. (Default = On.)

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•

Inactivity Timeout: Determines how long the NBB will wait for

additional commands during periods of inactivity. When the Timeout

Period elapses, the user will be disconnected from the NBB command

mode. (Default = 2 Minutes.)

Command Conﬁrmation: When enabled, the NBB will display

a conﬁrmation prompt before executing certain commands. When

disabled, the prompt will be suppressed and commands will be executed

immediately. (Default = On/Enabled.)

Automated Mode: When enabled, the NBB will execute switching,

reboot and exit commands without displaying a conﬁrmation prompt,

status screen or conﬁrmation messages. This allows the NBB to be

controlled by a device that generates commands to control switching

without human intervention. For more information, please refer to

Section 6.4. (Default = Off.)

Note: When this option is enabled, security functions are

suppressed, and users are able to access System Level menus and

control plugs without entering a password. If security is a concern

and the Automated Mode is required, it is recommended to use the

IP Security feature (Section 5.3.4.1) to restrict access.

•

Manual Switch Button: Enables and conﬁgures the manual plug

control button. (Default = "On".)

▪

Off: Disables the manual switch button.

On: Enables the manual switch button. When the manual switch

button is pressed and held for approximately three seconds, all

sixteen outlets will be effected.

•

Command Prompt: Allows the Text Interface command prompt to be

set to either "NBB", "IPS", or "NPS." (Default = NBB.)

Default Parameters: Resets the NBB to default parameters. All

menu selected parameters, including port names and passwords, will be

cleared. This option is only available via the Text Interface.

Note: If this function is invoked via the Network Port, the IP

Address will not be reset until you break your connection to the

Network Port. If this function is invoked via the Console Port, the

IP Address will be reset immediately.

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Figure 5.5: Serial Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface

SERIAL PARAMETERS:

1. Baud Rate:

2. Data:

3. Parity:

4. Stop:

9600

8 Bit

None

1 Bit

Console

5. Port Mode:

6. Modem Init. Str: ATE0M0Q1&C1&D2S0=1

Enter selection,

Press <ESC> to return to previous menu ...

Figure 5.6: Serial Parameters Menu - Text Interface

5.3.2. The Serial Parameters Menu

The Serial Parameters Menus are used to conﬁgure the NBB's serial console

port, and allow you to select parameters such as the baud rate, parity and

modem initialization string. To access the Serial Parameters Menus, proceed

as follows:

•

Web Browser Interface: Click the "Setup" button to access the Setup

Menus, and then click the "Serial Parameters" button. The Serial

Parameters Menu will be displayed as shown in Figure 5.5.

•

Text Interface: Type /Cand press [Enter]. The Serial Parameters

Menu will be displayed as shown in Figure 5.6.

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Conﬁguration

As shown in Figure 5.5 and Figure 5.6, the Serial Parameters Menus allow you

to deﬁne the following parameters:

Note: When the baud rate, data bits, parity or stop bits settings

are changed via the console port, newly selected parameters will

not be applied until the user exits and then re-enters

command mode.

•

Baud Rate: The Baud Rate for the serial Console Port.

(Default = 9600 bps.)

Data: The Data bits setting for the serial Console Port.

(Default = 8 Bits.)

•

Parity: The parity setting for the serial Console Port. (Default = None.)

Stop: The stop bits setting for the serial Console Port.

(Default = 1 Bit.)

•

Serial Port Mode: Sets up the NBB Console Port for use with either a

local PC ("Console") or an external modem ("Modem"). Note that when

the Serial Port Mode is set to "Modem" the modem initialization string

will be sent every 15 minutes. (Default = Console.)

•

Modem Initialization String: Deﬁnes a command string (up to

32 characters long) which can be sent out the serial Console Port

to initialize an external modem. If the Serial Port Mode is set to

"Console", the modem initialization string will not be sent. For more

information on initialization commands, refer to the user’s guide for

your modem. (Default = ATE0M0Q1&C1&D2S0=1)

Note: The Modem Initialization String cannot begin with a

forward slash (/) or backslash (\) character, and cannot include

non-printable characters or quotation marks.

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Figure 5.7: Plug Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface

PLUG #1 PARAMETERS:

1. Plug Name:

2. Password:

3. Boot/Seq. Delay:

4. Power Up Default:

Server_1

(undeﬁned)

0.5 Secs

Enter Selection,

Press <ESC> to Exit ...

Figure 5.8: Plug Parameters Menu - Text Interface

5.3.3. The Plug Parameters Menus

The Plug Parameters Menus are used to deﬁne Plug Names, Plug Passwords,

boot/sequence delay times and Power Up Default values for each of the NBB’s

Switched AC Outlets.

•

Web Browser Interface: Click the "Setup" button to access the

conﬁguration menus, then click the "Plug Parameters" button. The Plug

Parameters Menu will be displayed as shown in Figure 5.7.

•

Text Interface: Type /P n and then press [Enter] (Where n is

the number or name of the plug you wish to conﬁgure.) The Plug

Parameters Menu will be displayed as shown in Figure 5.8.

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Conﬁguration

Note that when deﬁning plug parameters via the Web Browser Interface, the

desired plug is selected using the dropdown menu at the top of the page. When

deﬁning plug parameters via the Text Interface, the plug is selected using the

/P n command (where n is the number or name of the desired plug.)

The Plug Parameters Menu allows the following parameters to be deﬁned:

•

Plug Name: Assigns a name to the plug. (Up to 32 Characters,

Default = undeﬁned.)

Note: The Plug name cannot begin with a number, the underscore

character (_), the slash character (/) or an asterisk (*).

•

Plug Password: Assigns a password to the corresponding plug.

When this password is entered at login, the user will be able to issue

commands to this plug, and any other NBB plug that shares the same

password as described in Section 5.3.3.1 below. Note that this password

does not allow access to conﬁguration functions. (16 Characters,

Default = undeﬁned.)

Note: Passwords cannot contain nonprintable characters, spaces,

colons (:), plus signs (+) or quotation marks.

•

Boot/Seq. Delay: When more than one plug is switched On/Off or

a reboot cycle is initiated, the Boot/Sequence delay determines how

much time will elapse between switching operations, as described in

Section 5.3.3.2. (Default = 0.5 Seconds.)

Power Up Default: Determines how this plug will react when the

Default command (/D) is invoked, or after power to the unit has been

interrupted and restored. When the Default command is invoked, or

power is restored, the NBB will automatically switch each plug On or

Off as speciﬁed by the Power-Up Default. (Default = On.)

Note: If you have accessed command mode using the System

password, the Default command will apply to all sixteen switched

plugs. If you have accessed command mode using a plug

password, then the command will only be applied to plugs that

share the same password entered at login.

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5.3.3.1. Plug Passwords and Co-Location Features

The Plug Passwords, which are deﬁned via the Plug Parameters Menu(s) allow

you to determine which plugs an individual user will be permitted to control.

When a plug password is entered while logging into command mode, the user

will be able to issue switching and reboot commands for the corresponding

plug, and every other plug that shares this same password.

For example, if the plug password "switch" is deﬁned for plugs 1, 2, and three,

then if a user logs into command mode using the password "switch", that user

will be allowed to issue switching and reboot commands to plugs 1, 2, and 3,

but not plugs 4 through 16.

Note that the Plug Passwords do not allow access to conﬁguration functions,

and users are only allowed to view the status of the plugs that are permitted by

their password.

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Conﬁguration

5.3.3.2. The Boot / Sequence Delay Period.

The Boot / Sequence Delay value will be applied differently for Reboot

operations as opposed to simple On/Off operations as described below:

1. Reboot Cycles:

a) Single Plug: The Boot/Seq. Delay determines how long the plug

will remain Off before it is switched back On again.

b) Several Plugs: The Boot/Seq. Delay determines how long the plug

will remain in the "Off" condition, and also how long the NBB will

pause before proceeding to the next plug speciﬁed.

2. On/Off Switching: The Boot/Seq. Delay determines how long the NBB

will pause before proceeding to the next plug speciﬁed by the

ON command.

Examples: Assume that the Boot / Sequence Delays for each plug have been

set as follows: Plug 1 = 1 Second, Plug 2 = 2 Seconds, Plug 3 = 5 Seconds,

Plug 4 = 1 Minute, Plug 5 = 1 Second

If an "On" command is applied to the ﬁrst ﬁve plugs, the NBB will respond

as follows:

1. Turn On Plug 1, Wait 1 Second.

2. Turn On Plug 2, Wait 2 Seconds

3. Turn On Plug 3, Wait 5 Seconds

4. Turn On Plug 4, Wait 1 Minute

5. Turn On Plug 5

If a "Reboot" Command is applied to Plug 3, the NBB will respond as follows:

1. Turn Off Plug 3, Wait 5 Seconds, Turn On Plug 3.

If a Reboot Command is applied to the ﬁrst ﬁve plugs, the NBB will respond

as follows:

1. Turn Off the ﬁrst ﬁve plugs (short delay between plugs.)

2. Wait 1 Second, Turn On Plug 1, Wait 1 Second.

3. Wait 2 Seconds, Turn On Plug 2, Wait 2 Seconds.

4. Wait 5 Seconds, Turn On Plug 3, Wait 5 Seconds.

5. Wait 1 Minute, Turn on Plug 4, Wait 1 Minute.

6. Wait 1 Second, Turn on Plug 5.

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5.3.4. Network Parameters Menus

The Network Parameters Menus are used to select the IP Address and other

network parameters.

•

Web Browser Interface: Click the "Setup" button to access the Setup

Menus, and then click the "Network Parameters" button. The Web

Parameters Menu will be displayed as shown in Figure 5.9.

•

Text Interface: Type /Nand press [Enter]. The Network Parameters

Menu will be displayed as shown in Figure 5.10.

Notes:

•

Although the Web Browser Interface and Text Interface both

allow conﬁguration of the same network parameters, note that

for the Text Interface, the IP Security feature is conﬁgured via a

separate submenu. For more information on IP Security, please

refer to Section 5.3.4.1.

Settings for network parameters depend on the conﬁguration of

your individual network. Contact your network administrator

for appropriate settings.

The Network Parameters Menu allows the following parameters to be deﬁned.

Except where noted, all parameters listed here are available via both the Web

Browser Interface and the Text Interface.

•

IPAddress: Deﬁnes the IP address for the NBB unit.

(Default = 192.168.168.168.)

Subnet Mask: Deﬁnes the Subnet Mask for the NBB unit.

(Default = 255.255.255.0.)

Gateway Address: Deﬁnes the Gateway Address for the NBB unit.

(Default = undeﬁned.)

Send MSS: Deﬁnes the Maximum Segment Size that will be sent by

the NBB. (Default = 536.)

IP Security: Please refer to Section 5.3.4.1 for a detailed description of

the IP Security feature.

MAC Address: Displays the unit’s MAC Address. Please note that this

item only displays the assigned MAC Address, and cannot be used to

redeﬁne the address.

Notes:

•

To display the Network Status Screen, type /SNand press

[Enter].

To reset the Network Port, type /Rand press [Enter].

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Figure 5.9: Network Parameters - Web Browser Interface

NETWORK PARAMETERS:

1. IP Address:

2. Subnet Mask:

3. Gateway Address:

4. Send MSS:

207.212.30.80

255.255.255.0

207.212.30.1

536

5. IP Security

MAC Address:

00-09-9b-00-9b-82

Enter Selection,

Press <ESC> to Exit ...

Figure 5.10: Network Parameters Menu - Text Interface

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IP SECURITY:

1. Security Mask #1:

2. Mask #1 Action:

3. Security Mask #2:

4. Mask #2 Action:

5. Security Mask #3:

6. Mask #3 Action:

7. Security Mask #4:

8. Mask #4 Action:

9. Security Mask #5:

10. Mask #5 Action:

(undeﬁned)

Permit

(undeﬁned)

Permit

(undeﬁned)

Permit

(undeﬁned)

Permit

(undeﬁned)

Permit

Enter Selection or <ESC> to Exit ...

Figure 5.11: IP Security Menu - Text Interface

5.3.4.1. IP Security Feature

The IP Security feature can be used to restrict unauthorized IP addresses from

establishing a connection with the NBB. In the default state, the NBB accepts

incoming IP connections from all hosts. To conﬁgure the IP Security feature,

proceed as follows:

1. Access the IP Security Menu:

a) Web Browser Interface: The IP Security feature is conﬁgured

using the ﬁelds at the bottom of the Network Parameters Menu as

shown in Figure 5.9.

b) Text Interface: Go to the Network Parameters menu (/N), type 5

and press [Enter]. The IP Security menu will be displayed as shown

in Figure 5.11.

2. The IP Security menu lists ﬁve IP Security "masks" along with the

selected permit/deny action for each mask.

a) Each Security Mask prompt deﬁnes a speciﬁc IP address or range of

addresses. Each Mask Action prompt deﬁnes the permit/deny action

for the corresponding mask.

b) Masks 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.

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Example 1: Deny access to all hosts except 192.1.1.5:

Security Mask #1: 255.255.255.255

Security Mask #2: 192.1.1.5

Mask #1 Action: Deny

Mask #2 Action: Permit

Since 255 is a wild card, Mask #1 blocks all IP Addresses. Mask #2 then

speciﬁcally grants access to 192.1.1.5 only.

Example 2: Allow access only by addresses that begin with 192.

Security Mask #1: 255.255.255.255

Security Mask #2: 192.255.255.255

Mask #1 Action: Deny

Mask #2 Action: Permit

Since 255 is a wild card, Mask 1 blocks all IP addresses. Mask 2 then grants

access to all addresses that begin with 192.

Example 3: Allow access only by addresses that begin with 192, deny access

to 192.1.1.5.

Security Mask #1: 255.255.255.255

Security Mask #2: 192.255.255.255

Security Mask #3: 192.1.1.5

Mask #1 Action: Deny

Mask #2 Action: Permit

Mask #3 Action: Deny

Since 255 is a wild card, Mask 1 blocks all IP addresses. Mask 2 then grants

access to all addresses that begin with 192. Finally, Mask 3 speciﬁcally blocks

access by 192.1.1.5.

Note:

•

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), you

will not be able to access NBB Command Mode via network.

Access will only be allowed via a Local PC or external modem

connected to the NBB Console Port.

•

When using the wild card address "255.255.255.255", make

certain that at least one higher priority mask permits access by

your IP address.

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Figure 5.12: Telnet Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface

TELNET PARAMETERS:

1. Service:

2. Telnet Port #:

Enter Selection,

Press <ESC> to Exit ...

Figure 5.13: Telnet Parameters Menu - Text Interface

5.3.5. The Telnet Parameters Menus

The Telnet Parameters Menus are used to enable/disable Telnet access to the

NBB command mode and select the TCP port for Telnet connections.

•

Web Browser Interface: Click the "Setup" button to access the

conﬁguration menus, and then click the "Telnet Parameters" button to

display the menu shown in Figure 5.12.

•

Text Interface: Type /Tand press [Enter]. The Telnet Parameters

Menu will be displayed as shown in Figure 5.13.

The Telnet Parameters Menus allow the following parameters to be deﬁned.

Please note that all parameters listed here are available via both the Web

Browser Interface and Text Interface.

•

Service: Enables/Disables Telnet communication with the NBB unit.

When this item is set to the "Off" condition, user’s will not be able to

contact the unit via Telnet. (Default = On.)

•

Port Number: Selects the TCP/IP port number that will be used for

Telnet connections. (Default = 23.)

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Figure 5.14: Web Browser Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface

WEB SERVER:

1. Service:

2. Server Port #:

Enter Selection,

Press <ESC> to Exit ...

Figure 5.15: Web Browser Parameters Menu - Text Interface

5.3.6. Web Server Parameters Menus

The Web Server Parameters Menus are used to conﬁgure the NBB’s internal

web server, which allows the unit to be operated via the Web Browser

Interface.

•

Web Browser Interface: Click the "Setup" button to access the

conﬁguration menus, and then click the Web Server Parameters button.

The Web Server Parameters Menu will be displayed as shown in

Figure 5.14.

•

Text Interface: Type /Wand press [Enter]. The Web Server

Parameters Menu will be displayed as shown in Figure 5.15.

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The Web Server Parameters Menu allows the following parameters to be

deﬁned. Please note that all parameters listed here are available via both the

Web Browser Interface and Text Interface.

•

Service: Enables/Disables the NBB’s Web Server. Note that when the

Web Server is disabled, you will not be able to communicate via the

Web Browser Interface. (Default = On.)

•

Port Number: Sets the TCP/IP Port Number. The Port Number can

be set to any valid number except 23; this is because 23 is the default

port number that is used for communication with the unit via Telnet.

(Default = 80.)

5.4. Save Configuration Parameters

The NBB offers two methods for saving parameters; Saving to Memory, and

Saving to an ASCII File.

Saving parameters to memory ensures that your user-deﬁned conﬁguration

will remain intact if power to the NBB is temporarily interrupted. After the

conﬁguration menus have been used to change parameters, the NBB will

prompt you to save parameters before exiting from Command Mode. At this

point, the NBB offers the options to Save parameters, continue without saving,

or revert to the previously saved parameters.

Saving Parameters to an ASCII ﬁle allows you to create a "backup" of your

currently deﬁned conﬁguration. As described in Section 7, this provides quick

recovery in the event that the unit is accidentally reset to default parameters,

and also allows you to copy parameters to other NBB units when several units

need to be conﬁgured with the same parameters.

Notes:

•

After new Parameters have been applied, the NBB will display

a "Save" prompt. In the Web Browser Interface, this prompt

appears when you leave the conﬁgurations menus. In the Text

Interface, the "Save" prompt appears when you disconnect

from the unit. At this point, you have the option of saving new

parameters to memory, continuing without saving, or reverting

to previously saved parameters.

•

If parameters have not been saved, and if power to the NBB

is interrupted, newly deﬁned parameters will be lost. When

power is restored, the unit will then be conﬁgured with the

previously saved parameters.

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6. Operation

As discussed in Section 5, "Conﬁguration", the NBB offers two separate

command interfaces; the Web Browser Interface and the Text Interface. Note

that Both interfaces offer essentially the same command options and features,

and that parameters deﬁned via the Web Interface will also apply when

communicating via the Text Interface (and vice versa.)

6.1. Operation via the Web Browser Interface

When using the Web Browser Interface, all switching commands are invoked

via the Plug Status Screen, which also displays the status of the NBB’s

switched AC outlets.

6.1.1. The Plug Status Screen - Web Browser Interface

When you log on to the NBB command mode, using the Web Browser

Interface, the ﬁrst screen that is displayed after login is the Plug Status Screen

(or "Switch Panel".) The Plug Status Screen (Figure 6.1) lists the current

On/Off status of the NBB’s Switched Outlets and provides a series of "radio

buttons" which are used to control switching and rebooting of the outlets.

To invoke switching and reboot commands or view plug status via the Web

Browser Interface, proceed as follows:

1. Access the NBB Command Mode as described in Section 5.2.1.

2. When the Plug Status Screen (Figure 6.1) appears, note that the screen

includes a status ﬁeld and switching and reboot controls for each of the

NBB’s Switched AC Outlets.

Notes:

•

When switching and reboot operations are initiated, Boot/

Sequence Delay times will be applied as described in

Section 5.3.3.2.

Users who log in to command mode with a Plug password, will

only be allowed to issue commands to the plugs allowed by

that password.

3. Switching Plugs On: Click the "On" button next to the desired plug(s),

and then click "Apply." To switch all plugs On, click the "On" button in

the "All Plugs" row, and then click "Apply."

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Figure 6.1: Plug Status Menu - Web Browser Interface (Sample Values Shown)

4. Switching Plugs Off: Click the "Off" button next to the desired plug(s),

and then click "Apply." To switch all plugs Off, click the "Off" button

in the "All Plugs" row, and then click "Apply."

5. Reboot Cycle: Click on the "Boot" button next to the desired plug(s),

and then click "Apply." To reboot all plugs, click the "Boot" button in

the "All Plugs" row and then click "Apply."

6. Set Plugs to Power Up Defaults: To set all plugs to their user-deﬁned

Power Up Default On/Off status, click the "Default" button in the "All

Plugs" row and then click "Apply." Note that in order for this command

to function, Power Up Default values for each plug must ﬁrst be deﬁned

as described in Section 5.3.3.

When each switching, reboot or default command is invoked, the NBB will

display a screen which indicates that a switching operation is in progress, then

return to the Plug Status Screen when the command is complete. At that time,

the Status Screen will list the updated On/Off status of each plug.

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Network Boot Bar v1.41c

Plug | Name

Site ID: (undeﬁned)

-----+------------------+-------------+--------+-----------------+---------+

| Server_1

| Server_2

| Server_3

| Server_4

| Router_1

| Router_2

| Router_3

| DSU-CSU_A

| DSU-CSU-B

| (deﬁned)

15 Secs

0.5 Secs

1 Sec

OFF

1 Sec

10 | Ethernet_Switch | (deﬁned)

0.5 Secs

2 Secs

5 Secs

30 Secs

11 | atmswitch_1

12 | atmswitch_2

13 | atmswitch_3

14 | LINUX_1

15 | LINUX_2

16 | Modem

| (deﬁned)

-----+------------------+-------------+--------+-----------------+---------+

“/H” for help.

NBB>

Figure 6.2: Plug Status Screen - Text Interface

6.2. Operation via the Text Interface

When using the Text Interface, all switching functions are performed by

invoking simple, ASCII commands. ASCII commands are also used to display

status screens and to log out of command mode. The Text Interface also

includes a Help Menu, which summarizes all available NBB commands. To

display the Text Interface Help Menu (Figure 6.3), type /Hand press [Enter].

6.2.1. The Plug Status Screen - Text Interface

When you log in to the NBB command mode using the Text Interface, the ﬁrst

screen displayed after login is the Plug Status Screen. The Plug Status Screen

(Figure 6.2) lists the current status of the NBB’s Switched AC Outlets and

displays the ﬁrmware version and currently deﬁned Site I.D. Message.

Normally, the Plug Status Screen will also be redisplayed each time a

command is successfully executed. Note however, that if desired, the

Automated Mode (See Section 6.4) can be enabled to suppress the display of

the Plug Status Screen after each command.

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Network Boot Bar v1.41c

Display

Site ID: (undeﬁned)

Conﬁguration

Display Help Screen

View/Set General Parameters

/SN

Display Plug Status

Display Network Status

/P [n]

View/Set Plug Parameters

View/Set Serial Parameters

View/Set Network Parameters

View/set Telnet Parameters

View/Set Web Server

Control

Set Plugs to Default

/Boot <n> Boot Plug n

Save Parameters

/On <n>

/Off <n>

Turn On Plug n

Turn Off Plug n

Exit/Disconnect

/DL

Recall Parameters

Download Parameters to File

Utilities

+------------------------------------+ /I

| [n] = optional plug name or number | /U

| <n> = required plug name or number |

Reset Network Interface

Upgrade Firmware

| n+n or n n = plug n and plug n

| n:n = plug n through plug n

| *

= all plugs

| ,y = bypass “Sure? (y/n)”

+------------------------------------+

NBB>

Figure 6.3: The NBB Help Screen - Text Interface

6.2.2. Switching and Reboot Commands - Text Interface

These commands can be used to switch plugs On/Off, reboot plugs or set plugs

to their user-deﬁned Power Up Default values. Plugs may be speciﬁed by

name or number.

Notes:

•

Wait for the command prompt to appear before entering

additional commands. The prompt will not reappear until the

previous command is complete.

•

Commands are not case sensitive. All commands are invoked

by pressing [Enter].

Users who log into command mode with a Plug password, will

only be allowed to issue commands to the plugs allowed by

that password.

•

If command conﬁrmation is enabled, the NBB will display the

Status Screen after commands are successfully completed.

When switching or reboot operations are initiated, Boot/

Sequence Delay times will be applied as described in

Section 5.3.3.2.

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To switch plugs On/Off, initiate a reboot cycle, or set plugs to their Power Up

Default values, proceed as follows:

1. Switch Plug(s) On: Type /ON n and press [Enter]. Where "n" is the

number or name of the desired plug. For example:

/ON 1 or /ON ROUTER

2. Switch Plug(s) Off: Type /OFF n and press [Enter]. Where "n" is the

number or name of the desired plug. Note that the "/OFF" command

can also be entered as "/OF". For example:

/OFF 2 or /OF ROUTER

3. Boot Plug(s): To initiate a reboot cycle, type /BOOT n and press

[Enter]. Where "n" is a the number or name of the desired plug. Note

that the "/BOOT" command can also be entered as "/BO". For example:

/BOOT 1 or /BO ATMSWTCH

4. Set Plugs to Power Up Defaults: Type /Dand press [Enter]. Plugs

will be set to their default On/Off status (Power Up Default), which is

deﬁned sing the Plug Parameters Menu as described in Section 5.3.3.

Notes:

•

When you have accessed command mode using the System

Password, the Default command will be applied to all plugs.

When you have accessed command mode using a Plug (User)

Password, the Default command will only be applied to the

plugs permitted by the password.

5. Suppress Command Conﬁrmation Prompt: To execute a switching

or reboot command without displaying the "Sure?" prompt, include the

",Y" option at the end of the command line. For example:

/ON ROUTER,Y or /BOOT 2,Y

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6.2.3. Applying Commands to Several Plugs - Text Interface

As described below, switching and reboot commands can be applied to only

one Switched AC Outlet, or to an assortment of outlets.

Notes:

•

When switching or reboot operations are initiated, Boot/

Sequence Delay times will be applied as described in

Section 5.3.3.2.

Switching and reboot commands will only be applied to the

outlets that are allowed by the password that was used to access

command mode.

1. Several Plugs: To apply a switching or reboot command to several

plugs, enter the numbers or names for the plugs, separated by a "plus

sign" (+). For example to switch plugs 1, 4, and 5 Off, enter the

following:

/OFF 1+4+5 [Enter]

2. Series of Plugs: To apply a command to a series of NBB Plugs, enter

the number for the plugs that mark the beginning and end of the series,

separated by a colon. For example, to switch plugs 1 through 3 On,

enter the following:

/ON 1:3 [Enter]

3. All Plugs: To apply a command to all plugs, enter an asterisk in place

of the name or number. For example, to Boot all plugs, enter the

following:

/BO * [Enter]

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6.3. Logging Out of Command Mode

When you have ﬁnished communicating with the NBB, it is important to

always disconnect using either the "Log Out" button (Web Browser Interface)

or /X command (Text Interface), rather than simply closing your browser

window or communications program.

When you disconnect using the Log Out button or /X command, this ensures

that the NBB has completely exited from command mode, and is not

waiting for the inactivity timeout period to elapse before allowing additional

connections. This ensures that NBB unit will be available to other users, and

they will not have to wait for the timeout period to elapse before accessing the

NBB Command Mode.

6.4. The Automated Mode

The Automated Mode allows the NBB to execute switching and reboot

commands, without displaying menus or generating response messages.

Automated Mode is designed to allow the NBB to be controlled by a device

which can generate commands to control power switching functions without

human intervention.

When the Automated Mode is enabled, the /ON, /OFF, /BOOT, /D and /X

commands are executed without a "Sure?" conﬁrmation prompt and without

command response messages; the only reply to these commands is the "NBB>"

prompt, which is displayed when the command is complete.

Note that although the Automated Mode can be enabled using either the Web

Browser Interface or Text Interface, Automated Mode is designed primarily

for users who wish to send ASCII commands to the NBB without operator

intervention, and therefore does not speciﬁcally apply to a GUI style, Web

Browser Interface. When the Automated Mode is enabled, the Web Browser

Interface can still be used to invoke On / Off / Boot commands.

Notes:

•

When Automated Mode is enabled, all NBB password security

functions are disabled, and users are able to access System

Level command functions (including the conﬁguration menus)

and control plugs without entering a password.

If you need to enable the Automated Mode, but want to

restrict network access to NBB conﬁguration menus, it is

recommended to enable and conﬁgure the IP Security Function

as described in Section 5.3.4.1.

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To enable the Automated Mode, access the General Parameters menu (see

Section 5.3.1) and then set the "Automated Mode" option to the "On" state.

When the Automated Mode is enabled, NBB functions will change

as follows:

1. All Password Security Suppressed: When a user attempts to access

the command mode, the password prompt will not be displayed at either

the Console Port or Network Port. Unless speciﬁcally restricted by the

IP Security Function, all users will be allowed to access both switching

and conﬁguration functions, and all commands will be immediately

accepted without the requirement to enter a password.

2. Status Screen Suppressed: The status screens will not be

automatically displayed after commands are successfully executed.

Note however, that the /S command can still be invoked to display the

status screen if needed.

3. "Sure?" Prompt Suppressed: All commands are executed without

prompting for user conﬁrmation.

4. Error Messages Suppressed: If the [Enter] key is pressed without

entering a command, the NBB 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.

6.5. Manual Operation

In addition to the command driven functions available via the Web Browser

Interface and Text Interface, the NBB’s switched plugs can also be toggled

On and Off manually. To manually toggle plugs On or Off, press the Manual

Control Button, and hold it down for approximately three seconds.

If desired, the Manual Switch Button Option (accessed via the General

Parameters Menu), can be used to completely disable the manual power button

as described in Section 5.3.1.

For more information on the Manual Switch Button Parameter, please refer to

Section 5.3.1.

Note: When the Manual Switch Button is used, Boot / Sequence

Delay Times will be applied.

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7. Saving and Restoring

Configuration Parameters

After the NBB has been properly conﬁgured, parameters can be downloaded

and saved as an ASCII text ﬁle on your local or remote PC. Later, if the

conﬁguration is accidentally altered, the ﬁle with the saved parameters can be

uploaded to automatically reconﬁgure the unit without the need to manually

assign each parameter.

Saved parameters can also be uploaded to other NBB units. This allows rapid

set-up when several units will be conﬁgured with the same parameters.

The "Save Parameters" procedure can be performed from any terminal

emulation program (e.g. ProComm, Crosstalk, Hyperterminal, etc.), which

allows downloading of ASCII ﬁles.

Note: Although this function is available only via the Text

Interface, parameters that have been deﬁned via the Web Browser

Interface will also be sent to the ASCII ﬁle.

7.1. Sending Parameters to a File

1. Start your communications program and access the NBB command

mode using the System Level Password.

2. When the NBB command prompt appears, type /DLand press [Enter].

The NBB 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 will receive the saved parameters

(e.g., NBB.PAR).

3. When the communications program is ready to receive the ﬁle, return to

the NBB command mode, and press [Enter] to proceed.

4. The NBB will send a series of ASCII command lines which specify the

currently selected NBB parameters.

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7.2. Restoring Saved Parameters

This section describes the procedure for using ProComm to send saved

parameters to the NBB.

Note: Parameters that have been saved to an ASCII ﬁle can

only be restored via the Text Interface. This procedure cannot be

performed via the Web Browser Interface.

1. Start your communications program and access the NBB command

mode via the Text Interface as described in Section 5.2.2.

2. If the Password Prompt is displayed, key in your System Level

Password and press [Enter].

3. Conﬁgure your communications program to upload an ASCII text ﬁle.

4. Upload the ﬁle with the saved parameters. If necessary, key in the ﬁle

name and directory path.

5. When the upload is complete, make certain to terminate the

communications program’s upload mode.

Note:

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The current On/Off status of each NBB 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 NBB via telnet, the

unit’s IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address will not

be changed until after you exit from command mode.

At this point, saved parameters should have been restored to the NBB unit.

Check the Plug Status Screen, General Parameters Menu, Plug Parameters

Menu and Network Parameters Menu to make certain that saved parameters

have been accurately restored.

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8. Upgrading the NBB Firmware

When new, improved versions of the NBB ﬁrmware become available, the

"Upgrade Firmware" function can be used to update the unit. Updates can be

installed via the Console Port or Network Port.

Notes:

•

The upgrade procedure can only be performed via the Text

Interface.

All other network ports will be disabled during the ﬁrmware

upgrade procedure.

When the upgrade procedure is complete, all parameters will be

set to their default states. Therefore, it is recommended to save

NBB conﬁguration parameters to an ASCII ﬁle (as described in

Section 7) before beginning this upgrade procedure.

1. Obtain the update ﬁle. Firmware modiﬁcations can either be mailed to

the customer on a CDR, or downloaded from WTI. Place the upgrade

CDR in your disk drive or copy the ﬁle to your hard drive.

2. Access the NBB command mode via the Text Interface. When the

password prompt is displayed, key in the System Level Password.

3. When the command prompt appears, type /U and press [Enter]. The

NBB will display a screen which offers the following options:

•

1. Upgrade Sector 0

2. Upgrade Sectors 1 - 4

3. Upgrade Sectors 5 - 7

4. Abort Upgrade

Note: Instructions regarding the proper Sector option will be

supplied when upgrades become available.

Select the Sector Option indicated for the upgrade and press [Enter], or

type 4[Enter] to abort the upgrade procedure.

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4. Set your communication program for ASCII Mode, then use the

program’s "Send File" function to transfer the upgrade ﬁle to the NBB.

Select ASCII format, then specify the ﬁlename and directory location

where the ﬁrmware upgrade ﬁle resides.

5. If the upload is successful, the NBB will load the upgrade ﬁrmware into

memory, and then reboot itself.

Note: If you are performing the upgrade procedure via the

Network Port, the NBB will break the network connection when

the system is reinitialized. However, the NBB will retain the

current settings for the IP Address, the Telnet Port Number, Web

Server Port Number and Console Port Mode and Baud Rate.

6. Incomplete Upload: If the upload is interrupted, times-out, or if the

update ﬁle becomes corrupted during transfer, the NBB will display a

screen which asks for conﬁrmation before proceeding. To proceed, type

1and press [Enter], then return to Step 4 above to retry the upload, or

press [Esc] to reboot the NBB unit.

7. Recovery Mode: In the rare event that the NBB operating system

becomes corrupted during installation, front panel indicators will blink,

and the unit will automatically switch to Recovery Mode. If the unit

switches to Recovery Mode, ﬁrst access the NBB command mode to

reset the Console Port to 9600 bps, Eight Data Bits, No Parity, One Stop

Bit, and then return to step 3 above and repeat the upload procedure.

When ﬁrmware upgrades are available, WTI will provide the necessary ﬁles

via download or mailed CDROM. At that time, an updated Users Guide or

addendum will also be available.

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A. Interface Descriptions

A.1. Console Port Interface

Figure A.1: Console Port Interface

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B. Specifications

Power Input / Output ; Model NBB-1600-D20 (120 VAC)

AC Input: Two Separate Circuits; 20 Amps Max. per Circuit (40 Amps Total)

• Voltage: 100 - 120 VAC 60 Hz

• Connectors: Two (2) IEC320-C20 Inlets

AC Outputs: Sixteen (16) Plugs, Split into Two 20 Amp Circuits.

• Connectors: Sixteen (16) NEMA 5-15R Outlets

• Load:

Each Outlet: 15 Amps

Circuit "A" (Plugs 1 to 8): 20 Amps Total

Circuit "B" (Plugs 9 to 16): 20 Amps Total

Power Input / Output ; Model NBB-1600E-D20 (208 VAC)

AC Input: Two Separate Circuits; 20 Amps Max. per Circuit (40 Amps Total)

• Voltage: 100 - 240 VAC 50/60 Hz

• Connectors: Two (2) IEC320-C20 Inlets

AC Outputs: Sixteen (16) Plugs, Split into Two 20 Amp Circuits.

• Connectors: Sixteen (16) IEC320-C13

• Load:

Each Outlet: 15 Amps

Circuit "A" (Plugs 1 to 8): 20 Amps Total

Circuit "B" (Plugs 9 to 16): 20 Amps Total

Power Input / Output ; Model NBB-1600CE-D16 (230 VAC)

AC Input: Two Separate Circuits; 16 Amps Max. per Circuit (32 Amps Total)

• Voltage: 100 - 240 VAC 50/60 Hz

• Connectors: Two (2) IEC320-C20 Inlets

AC Outputs: Sixteen (16) Plugs, Split into Two 16 Amp Circuits.

• Connectors: Sixteen (16) IEC320-C13

• Load:

Each Outlet: 10 Amps

Circuit "A" (Plugs 1 to 8): 16 Amps Total

Circuit "B" (Plugs 9 to 16): 16 Amps Total

Console / Modem Port Interface:

Connector: DB9M, RS232C, DTE

Coding: Serial ASCII, 8 Bits, No Parity

Physical / Environmental:

Size:

• Length: 43.75" (111.1 cm)

• Depth: 3.00" (7.6 cm)

• Width: 1.75" (4.5 cm)

Weight: 12 lbs. Shipping Weight

Temperature: (Operating) 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)

Humidity: 10 - 90% RH

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Appendices

C. Customer Service

Customer Service hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, PST/PDT, Monday

through Friday. When calling, please be prepared to give the name and model

of the unit, its serial number and a description of its symptoms. If the unit

should need to be returned for factory repair it must be accompanied by a

Return Authorization number from Customer Service.

WTI Customer Service

5 Sterling

Irvine, California 92618

Toll Free Service Line: 1-888-280-7227

Local Phone: (949) 586-9950

Service Fax: (949) 457-8138

Email: [email protected]

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Trademark and Copyright Information

WTI and Western Telematic are trademarks of Western Telematic Incorporated.

All other product names mentioned in this publication are trademarks of their

respective companies.

Information and descriptions contained herein are the property of Western

Telematic, Inc.. Such information and descriptions may not be copied,

disseminated or distributed without the express written consent of Western

Telematic, Incorporated.

United States of America.

February 2006

WTI Part Number: 13631, Rev. A

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Index

Activity Indicator

Automated Mode

2-2 Firmware Setup

5-9, 6-7 Firmware Upgrade

Front Panel

5-1 to 5-18

8-1 to 8-2

2-1 to 2-2

Baud Rate

Console Port

Boot/Sequence Delay

5-11 Gateway Address

5-16

5-6 to 5-9

5-15 General Parameters Menu

6-8 Grounding

Boot/Sequence Delay Time

Booting Plugs

6-5

6-6

Boot Command

Button Mode

Hardware Description

5-9

2-1 to 2-2

4-1 to 4-2

6-3

Hardware Installation

Cable Keeper

Help Screen

2-2

4-1

Cable Keepers

Co-location

Inactivity Timeout

5-14

5-9

2-1 to 2-2

4-1 to 4-2

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Indicators

Command Conﬁrmation

Command Echo

Command Mode Access

Local PC

5-9, 6-5, 6-8

Installation

Interface Description

IP Address

Default

IP Security

5-8

5-2 to 5-4

5-4

5-16

4-3, 5-3, 5-16

5-18 to 5-19

Modem

Network

5-4

Text Interface

5-4 to 5-5

5-3 to 5-4

5-9

5-1 to 5-18

5-6 to 5-19

5-9

JavaScript

5-3

Web Browser Interface

Command Prompt

Conﬁguration

Menus

Conﬁrmation Prompt

Console Port

Baud Rate

Data Bits

LED Indicators

Local PC

Logging Out

2-1 to 2-2

4-2, 5-4

6-7

2-2, 4-2, 5-11, Apx-1

5-11

MAC Address

Manual Operation

5-16

6-8

Parity

Manual Switch Button

Master Power Switch

Maximum Segment Size

Modem

Connection

Modem Init String

2-2, 5-9, 6-8

2-2

Stop Bits

Customer Service

5-11

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5-16

5-4, 5-11

4-2

Data Bits

5-11

5-13

5-9

5-15

5-18

Default On/Off

Default Parameters

Delay Period

Deny Access

Disable Telnet

5-11

Network Access

Network Parameters Menus

Network Port

Network Status Screen

5-4, 5-5

5-16 to 5-19

2-2, 4-3, 5-16 to 5-19

5-16

5-20 to 5-21

7-1

Downloading Parameters

Duplex Mode

5-8

Error Messages

Ethernet Port

Off Command

On Command

Operation

6-5 to 6-6

6-1 to 6-8

6-8

2-2, 4-3

4-2, 5-11

External Modem

Manual

Text Interface

Web Browser Interface

6-3 to 6-5

6-1 to 6-3

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Parameters

Restoring

Saving

Parity

Password

Plug

System

User

Permit Access

Plugs

Plug Control

Plug Control Button

Plug Name

5-1 to 5-18

7-2

5-22, 7-1

Saving Parameters

Sectors

Security

Segment Size

Send MSS

Sequence Delay

5-22, 7-1

8-1

5-1, 5-18 to 5-19

5-16

5-11

5-1, 5-3, 5-5, 6-8

5-16

5-13

5-8

5-13

5-18

2-2

5-13 to 5-14, 5-15

5-10 to 5-11

2-2, 4-2

5-11

Serial Parameters Menu

Serial Port

Serial Port Mode

Service

Telnet

Web Server

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5-20

5-22

5-8

Apx-2

5-11

6-6

5-9

5-13

5-12 to 5-14

5-13

Site I.D. Message

Speciﬁcations

Stop Bits

Subnet Mask

Sure Prompt

Switched Outlets

Switched Plugs

Switching Plugs

System Mode

System Password

Plug Parameters Menu

Plug Password

Plug Status Screen

Text Interface

Web Browser Interface

Port Number

Telnet

6-8

6-3

6-1

5-16

5-9, 6-5, 6-8

2-2

4-2

5-20

5-22

6-1 to 6-8, 6-5

5-1, 5-14

5-8

Web Server

Power Control

Manual

6-8

6-3 to 6-5

6-1 to 6-3

2-2

i, 4-1

5-13, 6-2

Technical Support

Telnet

Text Interface

Web Browser Interface

Power Inlet

Power Supply

Power Up Default

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Disable

Port Number

Service

5-20 to 5-21

5-20

Telnet Parameters Menu

Text Interface

Timeout

5-20

5-4 to 5-5, 6-3 to 6-5

5-9

Quick Start Procedure

3-1 to 3-4

Rack Mounting

2-2

6-1 to 6-8

6-2, 6-5

5-9

Unit Description

Upgrade Firmware

Uploading Parameters

User Mode

Ready Indicator

Rebooting Plugs

Reboot Cycle

Reset Parameters

Restoring Parameters

2-1 to 2-2

8-1 to 8-2

7-2

5-1, 5-14

5-3, 5-8

5-13

7-2

User Name

User Password

Warnings and Cautions

Web Browser Interface 5-3 to 5-4, 6-1 to 6-3

Web Server

Port Number

Service

5-22

Web Server Parameters Menu

Wild Card

5-21 to 5-22

5-18

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5 Sterling

(949) 586-9950

Irvine

California 92618

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Toll Free: 1-800-854-7226

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Fax: (949) 583-9514

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