Black Box Remote Management Switch SW556AE Specifications

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9CHAPTER 3: InstallationThe four switched ports, A through D, are wired DCE (output data on pin 3, RD).The master port is wired as DTE. To directly co

10REMOTE MANAGEMENT SWITCH3.2 RTS/DTR SelectionWARNINGTo avoid electrical shock, you MUST remove power to the RemoteManagement Switch BEFORE opening t

11CHAPTER 3: Installation3.3 Internal Modem Option (SW556A-R2, SW556AE)An internal modem is included in two models of the Remote Management Switch.Par

12REMOTE MANAGEMENT SWITCH4. Operation4.1 Four Modes of OperationYou can operate the Remote Management Switch in four possible ways: menuselection, es

13CHAPTER 4: OperationThe Remote Management Switch automatically detects the rate of operation,allowing connection at 300 bps to 115.2 kbps. Using the

14REMOTE MANAGEMENT SWITCHOnce you select a port, the switch will clear the screen and generate the followingmessage:x Selected (x=the programmed name

15CHAPTER 4: OperationFigure 4-4. Cycling.4.2.3 PROGRAMMINGFigure 4-5. Programming menu.1) Device Labels. This lets you change the screen labels for t

16REMOTE MANAGEMENT SWITCHEnter the label you want to change. The current label is displayed, along with aprompt for the new name. Type in a new label

17CHAPTER 4: Operation5) Lead Control. This selection determines whether control leads from theswitched ports can be used to access the master port. T

18REMOTE MANAGEMENT SWITCH4.3 Escape Code ControlThe Remote Management Switch allows direct computer control using simpleASCII strings. These codes ca

1FCC AND IC RFI STATEMENTSFEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSIONANDINDUSTRY CANADARADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTSThis equipment generates, uses, an

19CHAPTER 4: OperationResponses to Code Control commands are optional and set via the Programmingmenu.4.4 Lead Control of PortsThe Remote Management S

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2REMOTE MANAGEMENT SWITCHNORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM)ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENTINSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad

3NOM STATEMENT12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarizacióndel equipo no sea eliminada.13. Los cables de la fuen

4REMOTE MANAGEMENT SWITCHTRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUALBLACK BOX and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BBTechnologies, Inc.IBM is a

5CONTENTSContentsChapter Page1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6REMOTE MANAGEMENT SWITCH1. SpecificationsSpeed: 300 bps to 115.2 kbpsCharacter Format: 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit; or 7 data bits, even o

7CHAPTER 2: Overview2. OverviewThe Remote Management Switch (part number SW555A or SW555AE) can beused for serial switching and as an AC power control

8REMOTE MANAGEMENT SWITCH3. Installation3.1 Master and Switched PortsConnect the Remote Management Switch’s back-panel ports A through D to yourRS-232