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Basic Configuration
5.3.5.1. Automated Mode
The Automated Mode allows the RPS to execute switching and reboot commands, without
displaying menus or generating response messages. Automated Mode is designed to allow the
RPS to be controlled by a device which can generate commands to control power switching
functions without human intervention.
When Automated Mode is enabled, power switching and reboot commands are executed
without a confirmation prompt and without command response messages; the only reply to these
commands is the command prompt, which is re-displayed when each command is completed.
Although Automated Mode can be enabled via either the Web Browser Interface or Text Interface,
Automated Mode is designed primarily for users who wish to send ASCII commands to the RPS
without operator intervention, and therefore does not specifically apply to the Web Browser
Interface. When Automated Mode is enabled, the Web Browser Interface can still be used to
invoke switching and reboot commands.
Notes:
• When the Automated Mode is enabled, password prompts will not be displayed
at login, and you will be able to access Administrator 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
configuration menus, it is strongly recommended to enable and configure the IP
Security Function as described in Section 5.9.3.
To enable/disable the Automated Mode, go to the System Parameters menu (see Section 5.3,)
access the Scripting Options submenu and then set the “Automated Mode” option to “On”. When
Automated Mode is enabled, RPS functions will change as follows:
1.
All Password Security Suppressed:
When a user attempts to access command mode, the
password prompt will not be displayed at either the Setup 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 plug status screen will not be displayed after commands
are successfully executed. Note however, that the /S command can still be invoked to
display the status screen as needed.
3.
“Sure?” Prompt Suppressed:
All commands are executed without prompting for user
confirmation.
4.
Error Messages Suppressed:
Most error messages will be suppressed. 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.