Western Telematic NBB-1600-D20, NBB-1600E-D20, NBB-1600CE-D16 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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i Warnings and Cautions: INST ALL ATION 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 t[...]

ii NBB-1600-D20/D16 Series: Network Boot Bars - User's Guide FCC Part 15 R egulation 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 e[...]

i T able of Contents 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 2. Unit Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 3. Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

ii NBB-1600-D20/D16 Series: Network Boot Bars - User's Guide Appendices: A. Interface Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apx-1 A.1. Console Port Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apx-1 B. Specifications . .[...]

1-1 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 s[...]

1-2 NBB-1600-D20/D16 Series: Network Boot Bars - User's Guide 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[...]

2-1 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) PLUG 1 PLUG 2 PLUG 3 PLUG 14 PLUG 15 PLUG 16 PWR CKT A PWR CKT B Network Boot Bar www.wti.com 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Fig[...]

2-2 NBB-1600-D20/D16 Series: Network Boot Bars - User's Guide  Manual Switch Button: A Manual Control Button for the unit’ s switched plugs. T o 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.[...]

2-3 Unit Description  Power Cir cuit "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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3-1 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 [...]

3-2 NBB-1600-D20/D16 Series: Network Boot Bars - User's Guide 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 [...]

3-3 Quick Start Figur e 3.1: Plug Status Screen - W eb Browser Interface Network Boot Bar v1.41c Site ID: (undefined) Plug | Name | Password | Status | Boot/Seq. Delay | Default | -----+------------------+-------------+--------+-----------------+---------+ 1 | (undefined) | (undefined) | ON | 0.5 Secs | ON | 2 | (undefined) | (undefined) | ON [...]

3-4 NBB-1600-D20/D16 Series: Network Boot Bars - User's Guide b) T ext Interface: i. Via T elnet: T elnet 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 [...]

3-5 Quick Start 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 T elnet 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 wai[...]

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4-1 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. T o install the supplied "Cable Keep[...]

4-2 NBB-1600-D20/D16 Series: Network Boot Bars - User's Guide 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 V AC. Includes two separ[...]

4-3 Installation 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 i[...]

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5-1 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 ou[...]

5-2 NBB-1600-D20/D16 Series: Network Boot Bars - User's Guide 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 W eb Browser Interface, and the T ext Interface[...]

5-3 Confi guration 5.2.1. Accessing the Web Browser Interface In order to issue commands via the W eb 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 W eb Browser . 2. Key the NBB[...]

5-4 NBB-1600-D20/D16 Series: Network Boot Bars - User's Guide 5.2.2. Accessing the T ext Interface The T ext Interface can be accessed via Network, modem or local PC. In order to access the T ext Interface, your installation must include the following: • Access V ia Network: The NBB must be connected to your TCP/IP Network, and your PC must [...]

5-5 Confi guration 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[...]

5-6 NBB-1600-D20/D16 Series: Network Boot Bars - User's Guide 5.3. Configuration Menus As described in the sections that follow , configuration parameters for the NBB can be selected via the W eb Browser Interface or T ext Interface. Although the W eb Browser and T ext Interface provide two separate means for selecting parameters, both interf[...]

5-7 Confi guration Figur e 5.3: General Parameters Menu - W eb Browser Interface GENERAL PARAMETERS: 1. System Password: (undefined) 2. User Name: (undefined) 3. Site ID: (undefined) 4. Command Echo: On 5. Inactivity Timeout: 2 Mins 6. Command Confirmation: On 7. Automated Mode: Off 8. Manual Switch Button: On 9. Command Prompt: NBB A. Default[...]

5-8 NBB-1600-D20/D16 Series: Network Boot Bars - User's Guide 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 swi[...]

5-9 Confi guration • Inactivity T imeout: Determines how long the NBB will wait for additional commands during periods of inactivity . When the T imeout 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 execut[...]

5-10 NBB-1600-D20/D16 Series: Network Boot Bars - User's Guide 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. T o access the Serial Parameters Menus, proceed as follows: •[...]

5-11 Confi guration 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: [...]

5-12 NBB-1600-D20/D16 Series: Network Boot Bars - User's Guide 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. • W eb Br owser Interface: Click the "Setup" button to access t[...]

5-13 Confi guration Note that when defining plug parameters via the W eb Browser Interface, the desired plug is selected using the dropdown menu at the top of the page. When defining plug parameters via the T ext 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 a[...]

5-14 NBB-1600-D20/D16 Series: Network Boot Bars - User's Guide 5.3.3.1. Plug P asswords 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 wil[...]

5-15 Confi guration 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) Severa[...]

5-16 NBB-1600-D20/D16 Series: Network Boot Bars - User's Guide 5.3.4. Network Parameters Menus The Network Parameters Menus are used to select the IP Address and other network parameters. • W eb Br owser Interface: Click the "Setup" button to access the Setup Menus, and then click the "Network Parameters" button. The W eb[...]

5-17 Confi guration Figur e 5.9: Network Parameters - W eb Browser Interface NETWORK PARAMETERS: 1. IP Address: 207.212.30.80 2. Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 3. Gateway Address: 207.212.30.1 4. Send MSS: 536 5. IP Security MAC Address: 00-09-9b-00-9b-82 Enter Selection, Press <ESC> to Exit ... Figur e 5.10: Network Parameters Menu - T ext Inte[...]

5-18 NBB-1600-D20/D16 Series: Network Boot Bars - User's Guide 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. T o configure the IP Security feature, proceed as follo[...]

5-19 Confi guration Example 1: Deny access to all hosts except 192.1.1.5: Security Mask #1: 255.255.255.255 Mask #1 Action: Deny Security Mask #2: 192.1.1.5 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 be[...]

5-20 NBB-1600-D20/D16 Series: Network Boot Bars - User's Guide 5.3.5. The T elnet P arameters Menus The T elnet Parameters Menus are used to enable/disable T elnet access to the NBB command mode and select the TCP port for T elnet connections. • W eb Br owser Interface: Click the "Setup" button to access the configuration menus, a[...]

5-21 Confi guration 5.3.6. Web Server Parameters Menus The W eb Server Parameters Menus are used to configure the NBB’ s internal web server , which allows the unit to be operated via the W eb Browser Interface. • W eb Br owser Interface: Click the "Setup" button to access the configuration menus, and then click the W eb Server Par[...]

5-22 NBB-1600-D20/D16 Series: Network Boot Bars - User's Guide The W eb Server Parameters Menu allows the following parameters to be defined. Please note that all parameters listed here are available via both the W eb Browser Interface and T ext Interface. • Service: Enables/Disables the NBB’ s W eb Server . Note that when the W eb Server[...]

6-1 6. Operation As discussed in Section 5, "Configuration", the NBB offers two separate command interfaces; the W eb Browser Interface and the T ext Interface. Note that Both interfaces offer essentially the same command options and features, and that parameters defined via the W eb Interface will also apply when communicating via the [...]

6-2 NBB-1600-D20/D16 Series: Network Boot Bars - User's Guide 4. Switching Plugs Off: Click the "Of f" button next to the desired plug(s), and then click "Apply ." T o switch all plugs Of f, click the "Off" button in the "All Plugs" row , and then click "Apply ." 5. Reboot Cycle: Click on the &[...]

6-3 Operation 6.2. Operation via the T ext Interface When using the T ext 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 T ext Interface also includes a Help Menu, which summarizes all available NBB commands. T o display [...]

6-4 NBB-1600-D20/D16 Series: Network Boot Bars - User's Guide 6.2.2. Switching and Reboot Commands - T ext 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: • W ait for the command prompt to appear before en[...]

6-5 Operation T o 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: T ype /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: T ype /OFF n and press [Enter]. Where "[...]

6-6 NBB-1600-D20/D16 Series: Network Boot Bars - User's Guide 6.2.3. Applying Commands to Several Plugs - T e xt 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 wil[...]

6-7 Operation 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 (W eb Browser Interface) or /X command (T ext Interface), rather than simply closing your browser window or communications program. When you disconnect using the Log Out [...]

6-8 NBB-1600-D20/D16 Series: Network Boot Bars - User's Guide T o 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 Suppr essed: When [...]

7-1 7. Saving and R estoring 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 nee[...]

7-2 NBB-1600-D20/D16 Series: Network Boot Bars - User's Guide 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 T ext Interface. This procedure cannot be performed via the W eb Browser I[...]

8-1 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 T ext Interface. • All other network ports wil[...]

8-2 NBB-1600-D20/D16 Series: Network Boot Bars - User's Guide 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 [...]

Apx-1 A . Interface Descriptions A.1. Console Port Interface Figur e A.1: Console Port Interface[...]

Apx-2 NBB-1600-D20/D16 Series: Network Boot Bars - User's Guide B. Specifications Power Input / Output ; Model NBB-1600-D20 (120 V AC) AC Input: T wo Separate Circuits; 20 Amps Max. per Circuit (40 Amps T otal) • V oltage: 100 - 120 V AC 60 Hz • Connectors: T wo (2) IEC320-C20 Inlets AC Outputs: Sixteen (16) Plugs, Split into T wo 20 Amp C[...]

Apx-3 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 Authoriz[...]

Apx-4 NBB-1600-D20/D16 Series: Network Boot Bars - User's Guide T rademark and Copyright Information WTI and W estern T elematic are trademarks of W estern T elematic Incorporated. All other product names mentioned in this publication are trademarks of their respective companies. Information and descriptions contained herein are the property o[...]

Index -1 Inde x A Activity Indicator 2-2 Automated Mode 5-9, 6-7 B Baud Rate Console Port 5-1 1 Boot/Sequence Delay 5-15 Boot/Sequence Delay T ime 6-8 Booting Plugs 6-5 Boot Command 6-6 Button Mode 5-9 C Cable Keeper 2-2 Cable Keepers 4-1 Co-location 5-14 Command Confirmation 5-9, 6-5, 6-8 Command Echo 5-8 Command Mode Access 5-2 to 5-4 Local PC 5[...]

NBB-1600-D20/D16 Series: Network Boot Bars - User's Guide Index -2 P Parameters 5-1 to 5-18 Restoring 7-2 Saving 5-22, 7-1 Parity 5-1 1 Password 5-1, 5-3, 5-5, 6-8 Plug 5-13 System 5-8 User 5-13 Permit Access 5-18 Plugs 2-2 Plug Control 6-6 Plug Control Button 5-9 Plug Name 5-13 Plug Parameters Menu 5-12 to 5-14 Plug Password 5-13 Plug Status [...]

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