Datatek DT-4180 - Manual (Page 32)

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1. The getinfo utility is invoked on a file containing a list of devices to be
administered. This file is called the master device list file and is typically
named “device.master”. The master device list file may have any name and it
is provided as an argument to the
getinfo utility. The master device list may
also contain devices that do not require registration. The getinfo utility makes
inquiry of each device in the master device list and creates a device
information file named “dt_device.info” in the current directory.
2. The “dt_device.info” file is then sent via email to [email protected] for
registration processing.
3. A file name “dt_device.register” file is returned via email to be used as input
in the next step. A file named “dt_device.msgs” is a text file that may be
displayed or printed showing the results of the registration function.
4. The setreg utility is invoked and uses the “dt_device.register” file provided as
an argument. If no argument is provided, the file is assumed to be in the
current directory. The
setreg utility contacts each device that requires
registration and have been assigned keys. One or more keys are installed
during the dialogue.
5. The “dt_device.info” file and the “dt_device.register” file are deleted as they
are transient and have no further value. Neither can be reused for the
purpose of registration. However, the dt_device.info file may be used for
inventory reports..
The source for the registration procedure is the inventory master device list file that is
created, and maintained, by the administrator using their favorite text editor.
The master device list file contains one IP address per line, with an optional TCP port,
and an optional password override, to access the device. The IP address is the console
connection address, and not necessarily the actual device IP address. Registration via
the serial console is explicitly supported. Comments are allowed between addresses,
and after addresses. A password override is only required if the default password of
“initial” has been changed.
The master device file line format is as follows:
<IP ADDRESS> [<TCP PORT>] [-P<Password>] # Comment
An example “device.master” file follows:
# This is a Sample master device list file “device.master”.
# Note that there is one device ( Connect IP Address ) per line.
# TCP Port Override is allowed. Registration may use the serial console.
# Password Override is allowed.
# It is OK to have devices that do not need registration listed for inventory.
# Comments in this file are preceded with a pound symbol.
# Blank Lines are treated as comments.
# Basic Line Format is as follows:
10.0.1.80 # Device at Location ‘A’
192.168.7.82 # Device at Location ‘B’