Network Technologies CS-16/8 - Manual (Page 6)

NTI RACK MOUNT CONSOLE TERMINAL WITH CONSOLE SWITCH
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INTRODUCTION
The SERIMUX-TERM-CS-x (x=8 or 16) combines a 8 or 16 port Console Switch (SERIMUX) and a VT100/ANSI Terminal
Converter (TERMINAL) in a single package controlled by a PS/2 keyboard and VGA monitor. The Console Switch uses menu-
driven integrated software. The SERIMUX-TERM-CS-16 can control of up to 16 serial devices including servers, switches,
routers, and telecom gear. Additional control methods include front panel keypad, LAN or dial-up modem connections. It enables
unlimited access to remote network management, providing optimum system performance and availability.
Terminal Converter
The Terminal Converter (TERMINAL) is easy to install and configure for either of the following communication modes:
¾ RS232 Terminal (using an RS-232 port for serial console connection). Use this configuration of the Console Terminal with
the Console Switch to control multiple servers.
¾ Telnet Terminal (using an RJ45 10/100 Base-T network port for Ethernet telnet console connection). The Ethernet
connection can be used with any 10/100Mbps-compatible Ethernet host adapter, but is most suited for use with SUN RSC
(Remote System Control) Ethernet ports, since these provide the same functionality as serial (ttya) console ports. This
connection supports up to 12 telnet sessions to different servers. The state of each server session is preserved by the
terminal. Terminal sessions can be switched via hot-keys. When using the Ethernet telnet connection, the Terminal Drawer
can be connected to multiple servers via an Ethernet switch. However, it is advisable that the network used to connect the
server consoles remains private for security reasons.
Note: Both RS232 serial and Ethernet telnet connections cannot be active at the same time.
The TERMINAL is a general purpose character terminal converter offering full transaction capabilities and is largely pre-configured
for most applications. It was designed in conjunction with SUN Microsystems to ensure flawless compatibility with all SUN servers.
Features
• High-quality metal construction (ideal for most industrial and commercial settings)
• Supports RSC capabilities.
• Supports parallel and RS232 serial printers
• Printer server capability.
• Converts the RS232 port of a serial device to PS/2 keyboard and VGA ports so the device can be operated by an NTI
KVM switch.
• ASCII text is displayed on the VGA monitor.
• Supports color display functions in 80 and 132 column mode.
• 1RU rackmount case is standard.
• Connects to 10BaseT Ethernet port
Multiple RS-232 Emulations:
•
ADDS A2 • TV1925 • WY-60
• PC TERM • VT52 • WY-100
• PCG Alpha • VT100 • WY-120
• Console ANSI • VT220 • WY-325
• TVI910+ • WY-50+