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Operation
7.3. The 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, the /ON, /OFF, /BOOT, /DPL and /X commands are executed
without a "Sure?" confirmation prompt and without command response messages; the only reply
to these commands is the command prompt, which is displayed when the command is complete.
Note that although Automated Mode can be enabled using 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 On / Off / Boot commands.
Notes:
• When Automated Mode is enabled, all RPS password security functions are
disabled, and users are able to access System 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 RPS configuration menus, it is recommended to enable and configure the IP
Security Function as described in Section 5.9.3.
To enable/disable Automated Mode, access the System Parameters menu (see Section 5.3,) 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 the 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 status screens will not be automatically 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:
If the
[Enter]
key is pressed without entering a command,
the RPS will not respond with the "Invalid Command" message. 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.