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Alarm Configuration

8.7.  The Power Cycle Alarm

The Power Cycle Alarm can provide notification when all input power to the VMR/NPS 
unit is lost and then restored.  When the power supply is lost and then restored, the 
VMR/NPS can provide notification via Email, Syslog Message or SNMP Trap.

Notes:

•  This alarm will not function when only one power input line is disconnected.  

To provide notification when one power input line is lost or disconnected, 
please use the Lost Voltage (Line In) Alarm as described in Section 8.4.

•  In order for the VMR/NPS to provide alarm notification via Email, 

communication parameters must first be defined as described in 
Section 6.8.10.

•  In order for the VMR/NPS to provide alarm notification via Syslog Message, 

Syslog parameters must first be defined and Syslog Messages must be 
enabled as described in Section 6.8 and Section 11.

•  In order for the VMR/NPS to provide alarm notification via SNMP Trap, SNMP 

parameters must first be defined, and SNMP Traps must be enabled as 
described in Section 6.8.6 and Section 12.

To configure the Power Cycle Alarm, you must access the VMR/NPS command mode 
using a password that permits Administrator Level commands.  The Power Cycle Alarm 
configuration menu offers the following parameters:

• 

Trigger Enable:

  Enables/Disables the trigger for this alarm.  When disabled, this 

alarm will be suppressed.  (Default = On.)

Note:

•  When an alarm is generated, to cancel an alarm without correcting the 

condition that caused the alarm, simply toggle the Trigger Enable parameter 
Off and then back On again.

•  The Trigger Enable, Email Message and Address 1, 2 and 3 Parameters all 

include "Copy to All Triggers" options that allow you to enable/disable the 
corresponding parameter for all VMR/NPS alarms.  For example, if the Power 
Cycle Alarm's Trigger Enable parameter is set to "On (Copy to All Triggers), 
then other VMR/NPS alarms will also be enabled.

• 

Email Message:

  Enables/Disables email notification for this alarm.  (Default = On.)

• 

Address 1, 2, and 3:

  These parameters are used to select which of the three email 

addresses defined via the "Email Messages" menu (see Section 6.8.10) will receive 
the email alarm notification messages generated by this alarm.  The Address 
parameters can be used to select one, or any combination of the addresses defined 
via the Email Messages menu.  (Default = All On.)

Note:

  If Email addresses have been previously specified, then the text under 

the parameters will list the current, user defined email addresses.

• 

Subject:

  This parameter is used to define the text that will appear in the "Subject" 

field for all email notification messages generated by this alarm.  (Default = "Alarm: 
Power Cycle")

Summary of Contents for NPS-16HD20-1

Page 1: ...WTI Part No 14102 Rev K VMR Series ManagedPowerControllers NPS Series NetworkPowerSwitches User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...e unit When mounting the unit in an equipment rack make certain to allow adequate clearance for venting Input Supply Check nameplate ratings to assure there is no overloading of supply circuits that could have an effect on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Grounding Reliable earthing of this equipment must be maintained Particular attention should be given to supply connections when connect...

Page 3: ...ll power supply cables from their power source before attempting to service or remove the unit Detached 15 Amp Starter Cable s If the VMR or NPS unit includes a detached 125 VAC 15 Amp Starter Cable s this allows you to connect the VMR or NPS to power for bench testing and initial start up and is adequate for applications that only require 15 Amps For 20 Amp power switching applications please ref...

Page 4: ...is different from the one used by the receiver Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation WARNING Changes or modifications to this ...

Page 5: ...Cable Keepers 4 1 4 1 2 Connect the VMR or NPS to Your Power Supply 4 2 4 2 Connection to Switched Outlets 4 2 4 3 Serial SetUp Port Connection 4 2 4 3 1 Connecting a Local PC 4 2 4 3 2 Connecting an External Modem 4 2 4 4 Connecting the Network Cable 4 3 4 5 Rack Mounting 4 3 4 6 Emergency Shut Off Function 4 3 5 Basic Operation 5 1 5 1 Communicating with the VMR NPS Unit 5 1 5 1 1 The Text Inter...

Page 6: ...24 6 4 4 Deleting User Accounts 6 24 6 5 The Plug Group Directory 6 25 6 5 1 Viewing Plug Groups 6 25 6 5 2 Adding Plug Groups 6 26 6 5 3 Modifying Plug Groups 6 26 6 5 4 Deleting Plug Groups 6 26 6 6 Defining Plug Parameters 6 27 6 6 1 The Boot Priority Parameter 6 28 6 6 1 1 Example 1 Change Plug A3 to Priority 1 6 28 6 6 1 2 Example 2 Change Plug A5 to Priority 2 6 29 6 7 Serial Port Configurat...

Page 7: ...e Lost Voltage Line In Alarm 8 11 8 5 The Ping No Answer Alarm 8 12 8 6 The Serial Port Invalid Access Lockout Alarm 8 14 8 7 The Power Cycle Alarm 8 16 8 8 The Plug Current Alarm VMR Only 8 17 8 9 The Emergency Shutoff Alarm 8 20 8 10 The No Dialtone Alarm 8 22 9 The Status Screens 9 1 9 1 Product Status 9 1 9 2 The Network Status Screen 9 1 9 3 The Plug Status Screen 9 2 9 4 The Plug Group Statu...

Page 8: ...rtificate 14 3 14 3 Downloading the Server Private Key 14 5 14 4 Harden Web Security 14 5 14 5 TLS Mode 14 5 15 Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters 15 1 15 1 Sending Parameters to a File 15 1 15 1 1 Downloading Saving Parameters via Text Interface 15 1 15 1 2 Downloading Saving Parameters via Web Browser Interface 15 2 15 2 Restoring Saved Parameters 15 2 15 3 Restoring Previously Saved ...

Page 9: ...32 Shown 2 4 2 5 VMR HD4D 8 Series Front Panel 2 5 2 6 VMR HD4D 8 Series Back Panel 2 6 2 7 VMR 12B Series Front Panel Model VMR HD4D32 12B Shown 2 7 2 8 VMR Series Back Panel Model VMR HD4D32 12B Shown 2 8 2 9 NPS Series Front Panel Model NPS 16HD20 1 Shown 2 9 2 10 NPS Series Back Panel Model NPS 16HD20 1 Shown 2 10 6 1 Boot Priority Example 1 6 28 6 2 Boot Priority Example 2 6 29 14 1 Web Acces...

Page 10: ...r different levels of security for user accounts Administrator SuperUser User and ViewOnly The Administrator level provides complete access to all plug functions operating features and configuration menus The SuperUser level allows switching and rebooting of all plugs but does not allow access to configuration functions The User level allows access to only a select group of Administrator defined p...

Page 11: ...ts via a single menu For more information on the Enterprise Management Utility please refer to the WMU User s Guide which can be downloaded from the WTI web site at http www wti com t product manuals aspx Typographic Conventions e g X Indicates a control character For example the text X Control X indicates Ctrl and X key must be pressed at the same time COURIER FONT Indicates characters typed on t...

Page 12: ...6 2 6 Output Status Indicators LEDs light when corresponding outlet is switched On 7 Branch A Current Usage Ten LEDs which light to indicate total current usage by Power Circuit A The first LED lights when 0 to 9 of maximum rated current is used and the last LED lights when over 100 of maximum rated current is used 8 Branch B Current Usage Same as Item 7 above except displays values for Power Circ...

Page 13: ...user commands 4 Power Circuit B Switched Outlets Same as Item 3 above Not present on VMR 4HS15 and VMR 8HS20 series units 5 Alarm Indicator Lights Two LEDs which light when an alarm condition is detected at the corresponding power circuit Note that VMR 4HS15 and VMR 8HS20 series units only include one power circuit and one Alarm Indicator Light For information on Alarm Configuration please refer t...

Page 14: ...ctory default parameters as described in Section 2 11 6 Reset Button Reboots and or resets the VMR to factory defaults as described in Section 2 11 Note All Front Panel Button functions can also be disabled via the System Parameters menu as described in Section 6 2 7 Output Status Indicators LEDs light when corresponding outlet is switched On 8 Current Usage Indicators Ten LEDs which light to indi...

Page 15: ...d Outlets Same as Item 3 above 5 Alarm Indicator Lights Two LEDs which light when an alarm condition is detected at the corresponding power circuit For information on Alarm Configuration please refer to Section 8 6 SetUp Port An RJ45 RS232 serial port DCE configuration used for connection to a local terminal or external modem as described in Section 4 3 For a description of the Setup Port interfac...

Page 16: ...Ready Flashes if unit is ready to receive commands 5 Default Button Toggles outlets On Off or resets unit to factory default parameters as described in Section 2 11 6 Reset Button Reboots and or resets the VMR to factory defaults as described in Section 2 11 Note All Front Panel Button functions can also be disabled via the System Parameters menu as described in Section 6 2 7 Output Status Indicat...

Page 17: ... A3 and A4 3 Branch B1 B2 Power Inlet Supplies power to outlets B1 and B2 4 Branch B3 B4 Power Inlet Supplies power to outlets B3 and B4 Switched Power Outlets Each pair of switched IEC 60320 C19 outlets draws power from the corresponding branch power inlet 5 Branch A1 A2 Switched Power Outlets Outlets A1 and A2 draw power from the Branch A1 A2 Power Inlet 6 Branch A3 A4 Switched Power Outlets Out...

Page 18: ...factory default parameters as described in Section 2 11 6 Reset Button Reboots and or resets the VMR to factory defaults as described in Section 2 11 Note All Front Panel Button functions can also be disabled via the System Parameters menu as described in Section 6 2 7 Output Status Indicators LEDs light when corresponding outlet is switched On 8 Branch A Current Usage Ten LEDs which light to indi...

Page 19: ...er supply cables with NEMA L6 30P plugs VMR HD4D32 12B units feature attached power supply cables with IEC 60309 plugs 2 Power Circuit B Power Inlet An IEC320 C20 AC inlet which supplies power to VMR control functions and Circuit B outlets 3 Power Circuit A Switched Outlets AC Outlets that can be switched On Off rebooted or set to default state in response to user commands 4 Power Circuit B Switch...

Page 20: ...Reboots and or resets the NPS to factory defaults as described in Section 2 11 Note All Front Panel Button functions can also be disabled via the System Parameters menu as described in Section 6 2 6 Output Status Indicators LEDs light when corresponding outlet is switched On 7 Branch A Circuit Breakers Two circuit breakers which protect Branch A One circuit breaker protects outlets A1 through A4 a...

Page 21: ...er commands 4 Power Circuit B Switched Outlets Same as Item 3 above Not present on NPS 8HS series units 5 Alarm Indicator Lights Two LEDs which light when an alarm condition is detected at the corresponding power circuit Note that NPS 8HS series units only include one power circuit and one Alarm Indicator Light For information on Alarm Configuration please refer to Section 8 6 Network Port An RJ45...

Page 22: ... and then release it b The VMR or NPS will reboot it s operating system all plugs will be left in their current On Off state 2 Set Parameters to Factory Defaults a Simultaneously press both the Default button and the Reset button hold them for five seconds and then release them b All VMR NPS parameters will be reset to their original factory default settings and the unit will then reboot All plugs...

Page 23: ...es units include dual redundant power inlets NPS HS Series units include a single power inlet Connect power cable s to the Power Inlet s install the cable keeper s as described in Section 4 1 then connect the cables to an appropriate power supply 3 1 2 Connect your PC to the VMR or NPS The VMR or NPS unit can either be controlled by a local PC that communicates with the unit via the SetUp port con...

Page 24: ...nd Mode The VMR NPS includes two user interfaces the Text Interface and the Web Browser Interface The Text Interface is available via Local PC SNMP SSH Client Telnet or Modem and the Web Browser interface is only available via TCP IP network In addition when contacted via PDA the VMR NPS will also present a third interface which is similar to the Web Browser Interface but offers limited command fu...

Page 25: ...e following tests in order to make certain that the VMR or NPS is responding to commands When switching and reboot commands are executed the VMR NPS Output Status LEDs will also turn On or Off to indicate the status of each outlet a Reboot Outlet i Web Browser Interface Click on the Plug Control link on the left hand side of the screen to display the Plug Control Menu From the Plug Control Menu cl...

Page 26: ...structure When installed at your network operation center or support facility the WMU eliminates the need to individually access WTI units in order to perform firmware updates control power switching functions edit user accounts and perform other management and control functions The WMU software and user s guide can be downloaded at ftp wtiftp wti com pub TechSupport WMU WtiManagementUtilityInstal...

Page 27: ...ts Check to make sure that both cables are firmly seated in the power inlet connectors 4 Install the cable keeper plate by slipping the plate over the two screws which protrude from the top of the standoffs Slip the cable keeper plate into place so that the notches in the bottom of the plate slip over the power cables and the holes in the middle of the plate align with the screws in the tops of th...

Page 28: ...R NPS models may include up to four power inlets to allow connection to multiple power supplies 4 2 Connection to Switched Outlets Connect the power cord from your switched device to one of the AC Outlets on the VMR NPS unit Note that when power is applied to the VMR NPS the AC Outlets will be switched ON by default Note that some VMR NPS models include up to four separate power branches while oth...

Page 29: ...k environment it is recommended to define network parameters as described in Section 6 8 4 5 Rack Mounting To install a VMR NPS Series unit in your equipment rack attach the L Brackets included with the unit and then mount the unit in a vacant space in your equipment rack 4 6 Emergency Shut Off Function VMR NPS Series units also include an Emergency Shut Off function that can be used to immediatel...

Page 30: ...sed command mode using the Text Interface you can then enable Web Access and Telnet Access if desired in order to allow future communication with the unit via Web Browser or Telnet You will not be able to contact the unit via Web Browser or Telnet until you have enabled these options Once Telnet Access is enabled you will then be able to use the Text Interface to communicate with the VMR NPS via l...

Page 31: ...er to Section 6 8 i Via SSH Client Start your SSH client and enter the VMR NPS IP Address Invoke the connect command wait for the connect message then proceed to Step 2 ii Via Telnet Start your Telnet Client and then Telnet to the VMR NPS IP Address Wait for the connect message then proceed to Step 2 c Via Modem Use your communications program to dial the number for the external modem which you ha...

Page 32: ...nd the default password is also super 3 If a valid username and password are entered the Plug Control Screen will be displayed Note If a Login Banner has been defined as described in Section 6 2 then a banner page will appear before the command prompt is displayed The Login Banner can be used to display legal warnings or other information 5 1 3 The WMU Enterprise Management Solution The WMU Enterp...

Page 33: ... implement the selected action s click on the Execute Plug Actions button The VMR NPS Series unit will display a screen which indicates that a switching operation is in progress then display the Plug Status screen when the command is complete At that time the Status Screen will list the updated On Off status of each plug Notes When switching and reboot operations are initiated Boot Sequence Delay ...

Page 34: ...hich lists the selected action s and asks for confirmation before proceeding To implement the selected plug group action s click on the Execute Plug Group Actions button The VMR NPS Series unit will display a screen which indicates that a switching operation is in progress then display the Plug Status screen when the command is complete At that time the Status Screen will list the updated On Off s...

Page 35: ...er User or ViewOnly level commands the screen will not include commands that are only available to Administrators 5 3 1 The Port and Plug Status Screen Text Interface The Port and Plug Status Screen lists the status of the VMR NPS Series unit s serial ports and AC Outlets displays the temperature and displays the user defined Site I D Message The Status Screen will be re displayed each time a comm...

Page 36: ...ccount Administrator or SuperUser level accounts can direct switching and reboot commands to all plugs User Level accounts can only direct switching and reboot commands to the plugs that are specifically allowed by that account The Status Screen will be displayed after switching and reboot commands are successfully completed When switching and reboot operations are initiated Boot Sequence Delay ti...

Page 37: ... be set to their default On Off status which is defined via the Plug Parameters Menu as described in Section 6 6 Notes When you have accessed command mode using an account that permits Administrator or SuperUser level command access the Default command will be applied to all plugs When you have accessed command mode using an account that only permits User level command access the Default command w...

Page 38: ... 4 Off enter either of the following commands OFF 1 3 4 Enter or OFF 1 3 4 Enter Note When the or are used do not enter spaces between the plug name or number and the plus sign or comma 2 Switch a Series of Plugs To apply a command to a series of plugs enter the number for the plugs that mark the beginning and end of the series separated by a colon For example to switch On plugs 1 through 3 enter ...

Page 39: ...If you need to enable the Automated Mode but want to restrict network access to VMR NPS configuration menus it is recommended to enable and configure the IP Tables Function as described in Section 6 8 2 To enable disable Automated Mode access the System Parameters menu see Section 6 2 then set the Automated Mode option to On When Automated Mode is enabled VMR NPS functions will change as follows 1...

Page 40: ... or the X command Text Interface rather than by simply closing your browser window or communications program When you disconnect using the LogOut link or X command this ensures that the VMR NPS has completely exited from command mode and is not waiting for the inactivity timeout period to elapse before allowing additional connections 5 7 Emergency Shut Off Function VMR NPS Series units also includ...

Page 41: ...wly selected parameters click on the Change Parameters button at the bottom of the menu or the Set button next to the field The following sections describe options and parameters that can be accessed via each of the configuration menus Please note that essentially the same set of parameters and options are available to both the Web Browser Interface and Text Interface Notes To Access the configura...

Page 42: ...VMR NPS unit Up to 64 characters Default undefined Notes The Site I D will be cleared if the VMR NPS is reset to default settings When viewed via the Text Interface CLI Site I D messages that are over 30 characters long will be truncated To display the entire Site I D message via the Text Interface type J and press Enter Real Time Clock This prompt provides access to the Real Time Clock menu which...

Page 43: ... the Web Browser Interface via the Current Metering Status Screen The Audit Log will create a record of all port connection disconnection and login logout activity at the VMR NPS unit The Alarm Log will create a record of each instance where the Invalid Access Alarm is triggered or cleared at the VMR NPS unit The Temperature Log will create a record of ambient rack temperature over time Callback S...

Page 44: ...a the System Parameters Menu In the Text Interface these parameters reside in a separate submenu which is accessed via the Power Configuration option For more information on Power Configuration please refer to Section 6 2 5 Note The Power Configuration option is not available on NPS units EnergyWise Configuration Defines parameters that are needed in order for the VMR NPS to serve as an element in...

Page 45: ...R NPS real time clock calendar Key in the time using the 24 hour military format Time Zone Sets the time zone relative to Greenwich Mean Time Note that the Time Zone setting will function differently depending upon whether or not the NTP feature is enabled and properly configured Default GMT No DST NTP Enabled The Time Zone setting is used to adjust the Greenwich Mean Time value received from the ...

Page 46: ...mary NTP Address and Secondary NTP Address When the Primary NTP Address and Secondary NTP Address are defined via the Text Interface the VMR NPS will display a prompt that instructs the user to select IPv4 or IPv6 protocol The VMR NPS allows parameters for both IPv4 and IPv6 protocols to be defined and saved NTP Timeout The amount of time in seconds that will elapse between each attempt to contact...

Page 47: ...r which the VMR NPS will automatically reactivate the port or protocol or you can issue the UL command type UL and press Enter via the Text Interface to instantly unlock all VMR NPS logical network ports and communication protocols Notes When the Serial Port Invalid Access Lockout Alarm has been enabled as described in Section 8 6 the VMR NPS can also provide notification via email Syslog Message ...

Page 48: ...onnection to the VMR NPS for the defined SSH Lockout Duration period Default 2 Seconds Telnet Protection Enables Disables and configures the Invalid Access function for Telnet connections When this item is enabled and excessive Invalid Access Attempts via Telnet are detected then the VMR NPS will lock out the offending MAC address for the user defined Telnet Lockout Duration Period or until the UL...

Page 49: ...lid attempts that must occur during the length of time specified by the Web Lockout Duration period in order to trigger the Invalid Access Lockout feature for Web access For example if the Web Hit Count parameter is set to 10 and the Web Lockout Duration parameter is set to 30 minutes then the VMR NPS will lock out the offending MAC address for 30 minutes when over 10 invalid access attempts occur...

Page 50: ...ing Log VMR Only Provides a record of current consumption Log records include the time and date current and voltage readings and temperature readings Current Metering Log data can be downloaded in ASCII CSV or XML format Notes Current and Power Metering functions are not available on NPS units In VMR units temperature data is included in the Current History Log In NPS Units a separate Temperature ...

Page 51: ...d Alarm Log as well as the Current Metering Log VMR only Power Metering Log VMR only and Temperature Log NPS only Web Browser Interface Move the cursor over the Current Metering Power Metering or Logs link When the flyout menu appears click on the desired option and then follow the instructions in the resulting submenu Notes You can also display current readings via the Current Metering function V...

Page 52: ...overwritten by newer data Note that once records have been erased they cannot be recovered 6 2 3 4 Current Metering Log Display Options VMR Only When the Current Metering Log or Current History is displayed the VMR offers the option to display Current Metering data for either the entire unit or branch or for an individual plug In addition the Web Browser Interface also allows you to view Current M...

Page 53: ...for the Callback Security feature Default On Callback Without Password Prompt Off All Callback Security is disabled On Callback Without Password Prompt Callbacks will be performed for user accounts that include a Callback Number and the login prompt will not be displayed when the user s modem answers If the account does not include a Callback Number that user will be granted immediate access On Ca...

Page 54: ...e Amps Power Factor Power Efficiency To define Power Configuration parameters access the command mode using an account that permits access to Administrator level commands and then activate the System Parameters Menu Notes Current and Power Metering functions are not available on NPS units In the Text Interface power source configuration parameters are defined via the Power Configuration menu In th...

Page 55: ...flyout menu to appear then click on the Scripting Options link The Scripting Options menu allows the following parameters to be defined Command Confirmation Enables Disables the Command Confirmation feature When enabled a Sure prompt will be displayed before power switching and reboot commands are executed When disabled commands will be executed without further prompting Default On Automated Mode ...

Page 56: ... the Emergency Shutoff Auto Recovery feature When enabled following an Emergency Shutoff all plugs will return to the On Off status that was selected prior to the Emergency Shutoff Default Off Single Plug Boot Delay Enable When this parameter is enabled and reboot cycle is initiated the VMR NPS will pause for the currently defined Boot Sequence Delay value before executing the next reboot command ...

Page 57: ... Automated Mode is designed to allow the VMR NPS 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 ...

Page 58: ...hing 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 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...

Page 59: ...d outlets SuperUser SuperUsers are allowed to invoke all power switching commands and view all status screens SuperUsers can view configuration menus but are not allowed to change configuration parameters SuperUsers are granted access to all VMR NPS outlets User Users are allowed to invoke power switching commands and view all status screens but can only apply commands to outlets that they are spe...

Page 60: ...ly permitted via the Plug Access parameter in the Add User and Modify User menus ViewOnly ViewOnly level accounts are not allowed to issue switching commands ViewOnly accounts can display the On Off state of plugs and plug groups but are limited to the plugs and plug groups specified by the account 6 3 3 Granting Port Access The Port Access parameter is used to grant or deny access to the VMR NPS ...

Page 61: ...c key several times until the VMR NPS displays the Saving Configuration message and the cursor returns to the command prompt 6 4 1 Viewing User Accounts The View User Directory option allows you to view details about each account The View User option will not display actual passwords and instead the password field will read defined The View User Accounts function is only available when you have ac...

Page 62: ...wed to control Defaults Administrator and SuperUser All Plugs On User All Plugs Off ViewOnly All Plugs Off Notes Administrator and SuperUser level accounts always have access to all plugs User level accounts will only have access to the plugs that are defined via the Plug Access parameter ViewOnly accounts are allowed to display the Plug Status Screen but are limited to the plugs specified by the ...

Page 63: ...ent and Power Metering must be enabled via the Systems Parameters menu as described in Section 6 2 Default On Note Current and Power Metering functions are not available on NPS units Callback Phone Number Assigns a number that will be called when this account attempts to access command mode via modem and the Callback Security Function has been enabled as described in Section 6 2 4 Default undefine...

Page 64: ...In the Web Browser Interface click on the Modify User button to save parameters in the Text Interface press the Esc key several times until the VMR NPS displays the Saving Configuration message 6 4 4 Deleting User Accounts This function is used to delete individual user accounts Note that the Delete User function is only available when you have accessed command mode using a password that permits A...

Page 65: ...A Plug Group name in a BOOT command line via the Text Interface or by using the Plug Group Control menu in the Web Browser Interface The Plug Group Directory function is only available when you have logged into command mode using an account that permits Administrator commands In both the Text Interface and the Web Browser Interface the Plug Group Directory menu offers the following functions View ...

Page 66: ... the Text Interface press the Esc key several times until the VMR NPS displays the Saving Configuration message and the cursor returns to the command prompt 6 5 3 Modifying Plug Groups The Modify Plug Group function allows you to edit existing Plug Groups in order to change plug access rights Note that this function is only available when you have accessed command mode using a password that permit...

Page 67: ...ple if the Boot Sequence Delay for Plug 3 is ten seconds then the VMR NPS will pause for ten seconds before proceeding to the next plug On Sequence Delay When two or more plugs are switched On the VMR NPS will pause for the user defined Boot Sequence Delay before switching the next plug Power Up Default Determines how this plug will react when the Default command DPL is invoked or after power to t...

Page 68: ...ug parameters to ensure that they are switched on in the desired order Notes No two plugs can be assigned the same Boot Priority number When a higher Boot Priority is assigned to any given plug all subsequent plugs will have their boot priorities lowered by a factor of 1 The Boot Priority is also displayed on the Plug Status Screen 6 6 1 1 Example 1 Change Plug A3 to Priority 1 In the Example show...

Page 69: ...ans that Plug A3 will continue to be switched on first after a reboot but now Plug A5 will be switched on second Plug A3 will be third Plug A2 will be fourth Plug A4 will be fifth and Plug A6 will still be sixth Once again note that when the Boot Priority for Plug A5 is set to 2 the Boot Priorities for all plugs that were previously Booted before plug A5 are now lowered by a factor of one Plug No ...

Page 70: ...ther Communication Settings Baud Rate Any standard rate from 300 bps to 230 kbps Default 9600 bps Bits Parity Default 8 None Stop Bits Default 1 Handshake Mode XON XOFF RTS CTS hardware Both or None Default RTS CTS General Parameters Administrator Mode In WTI console server products this parameter is used to permit or deny port access to Administrator level accounts In VMR NPS products Administrat...

Page 71: ...command mode and simplifies connection to an external modem Modem Mode ports can perform all functions normally available in Normal Mode but Modem Mode also allows definition of the following additional parameters Note When communicating with the VMR NPS via modem these parameters will not be changed until after you exit command mode and disconnect Modem Reset String Redefines the modem reset stri...

Page 72: ...w often the Reset String will be sent to the modem at this port and also sets the trigger value for the No Dialtone Alarm For more information on the No Dialtone Alarm please refer to Section 8 10 Default 15 Minutes No Dialtone Enable When this item is On the No Dialtone Alarm can be enabled as described in Section 8 10 When the No Dialtone Alarm is enabled the VMR NPS can provide notification if ...

Page 73: ...temporary IP address that will be assigned to the PPP communication session by the ISP Note that this item cannot be defined by the user and will be automatically supplied by the ISP when a PPP communication session is started Default undefined P t P This item cannot be defined by the user and will be automatically set by the ISP when a PPP communication session is started Default undefined Subnet...

Page 74: ...ork Please contact your network administrator for appropriate settings The Network Parameters Menu selects parameters for all 16 logical Network Ports The IP Address Subnet Address and Gateway Address cannot be changed via the Web Browser Interface In order to change these parameters you must access the unit via the Text Interface When a new IP Address is selected or the status of the DHCP feature...

Page 75: ...ection menu key in the number for the desired protocol and then press Enter Web Browser Interface Click on the Network Configuration link on the left hand side of the screen to display the Network Selection menu When the Network Selection menu appears click on the desired protocol Alternately the Network Configuration link s flyout menus can also be used to select the desired protocol The Network ...

Page 76: ...ions as described in Section 6 8 3 Default Off DNS Services Provides access to a submenu that is used to define DNS services and DDNS services as described in Section 6 8 4 Default undefined Negotiation This parameter can be used to solve synchronization problems when the VMR NPS unit negotiates communication parameters with another device Default Auto Notes If the other device is set for automati...

Page 77: ...he device connected to the other port When disabled breaks will be refused at this port Default On Telnet Access Enables disables Telnet access When Telnet Access is Off users will not be allowed to establish a Telnet connection to the unit Note that in the Text Interface this item also provides access to the Telnet Port and Maximum per Source parameters Default On Note In the Text Interface the T...

Page 78: ...face the SSH View Port Enable parameter is defined via the SSH Access submenu The SSH View Port Enable parameter is not available via the Web Browser Interface SSH View Port Bidirection Text Interface Only Allows monitoring of bidirectional Serial Port Activity Default Off Notes In the Text Interface the SSH View Port Bidirection parameter is defined via the SSH Access submenu The SSH View Port Bi...

Page 79: ...Web Access submenu The resulting Web Access submenu will also allow you to select SSL TLS encryption parameters as described in Section 14 Harden Web Security When the Harden Web Security feature is On default only the high and medium cypher suites for SSLv3 and TLSv1 will be enabled When the Harden Web Security feature is Off all SSL protocols will be enabled allowing compatibility with older bro...

Page 80: ...t be configured to allow ping commands In addition to the Ping Test feature the TEST command in the Text Interface or the Test option in the Web Browser Interface can also be used to ping the currently defined Syslog Addresses in order to make certain that the IP addresses are responding SNMP Access Displays a submenu which is used to define SNMP Access parameters as described in Section 6 8 5 SNM...

Page 81: ...Socket Access This item can be used to enable or disable Raw Socket Protocol access and select either port 23 or port 3001 for use for Raw Socket connections Default Off Notes The Raw Socket Access option is often helpful for users who encounter network problems when attempting to communicate with the VMR NPS using a script that was previously written for our legacy IPS product line If the On 23 o...

Page 82: ...ally executed each time that a user accesses command mode via the corresponding Network Port or optional Cellular Modem Port 6 8 4 DNS Services The DNS option is used to define DNS and DDNS parameters In the Network Configuration menu the DNS option can be used to access either the DNS Parameters menu or the DDNS parameters menu 6 8 4 1 DNS Parameters The DNS Parameters menu is used to select IPv4...

Page 83: ... separate menus that are accessed via either the N command IPv4 or the N6 command IPv6 In the Web Browser interface both IPv4 and IPv6 SNMP Access Parameters are defined via a single menu When defining IPv6 parameters make certain that the IPv6 checkbox in the SNMP Access Parameters menu is checked The SNMP Access Parameters menu allows the following parameters to be defined Enable Enables disable...

Page 84: ...Password Sets the password for SNMPv3 Note that this option is not available when the Version parameter is set to V1 V2 Default undefined SNMPv3 Password Confirm This prompt is used to confirm the SNMPv3 password that was entered at the prompt above Note that this option is not available when the Version parameter is set to V1 V2 Default undefined Authentication Protocol This parameter determines ...

Page 85: ...s under the Network Parameters link SNMP Managers 1 through 4 The IP Addresses for the SNMP Managers For more information please refer to Section 12 Default Undefined Note In order to enable the SNMP Trap feature you must define at least one SNMP Manager Trap Community Default Public Trap Version The assigned security level for SNMP traps Default V1 V3 Trap Engine ID The V3 SNMP agent s unique ide...

Page 86: ... rights that have been defined via the VMR NPS user directory If no LDAP groups are defined on a given VMR NPS unit then access rights will be determined as specified by the default LDAP group The default LDAP group cannot be deleted The LDAP Parameters Menu allows you to define the following parameters Enable Enables disables LDAP authentication Default Off Primary Host IPv4 Defines the IP addres...

Page 87: ... non secure network In the Text Interface Kerberos parameters are selected via a submenu that is only available when Kerberos is selected as Bind Type In the Web Browser Interface Kerberos parameters are defined via the main LDAP Parameters menu The following parameters are available Port Default 88 Realm Default Undefined Key Distribution Centers KDC1 through KDC5 Default Undefined Domain Realms ...

Page 88: ...undefined Plug Group Access Determines which plug groups the members of this LDAP Group will be allowed to control Default undefined Service Access Selects access methods for this LDAP Group Determines whether members of this LDAP Group will be allowed to access command mode via Serial Port Telnet SSH Web and or to establish outbound connections Also enables disables Outbound Telnet Default Serial...

Page 89: ...is used for the Add LDAP Group menu as discussed in Section 6 8 7 1 Note After you have finished modifying LDAP Group parameters make certain to save the changes before proceeding In the Web Browser Interface click on the Modify LDAP Group button to save parameters in the Text Interface press the Esc key several times until the VMR NPS displays the Saving Configuration message and the cursor retur...

Page 90: ...icate the password by checking its own internal username directory This parameter offers three options Off Fallback Local is disabled Default On All Failures Fallback Local is enabled and the unit will fallback to it s own internal user directory when it cannot contact the TACACS Server or when a password or username does not match the TACACS Server On Transport Failure Fallback Local is enabled b...

Page 91: ...tion on Plug Groups please refer to Section 6 5 Defaults Administrator and SuperUser All Plug Groups On User All Plug Groups Off ViewOnly All Plug Groups Off Notes In order to use this feature you must first define at least one Plug Group as described in Section 6 5 Administrator and SuperUser level accounts will always have access to all plug groups User Level accounts will only have access to th...

Page 92: ...fault Off Note Current and Power Metering functions are not available on NPS units Ping Test Ping TACACS Servers Allows you to ping IP addresses or domain names that have been defined via the TACACS Parameters menus in order to check that a valid IP address or domain name has been entered Notes In order for the Ping Test feature to function your network and or firewall must be configured to allow ...

Page 93: ...o contact the primary RADIUS Server before falling back to the secondary RADIUS Server Default 3 Seconds Fallback Local Determines whether or not the VMR NPS will fallback to its own password username directory when an authentication attempt fails When enabled the VMR NPS will first attempt to authenticate the password by checking the RADIUS Server if this fails the VMR NPS will then attempt to au...

Page 94: ... allow ping commands In addition to the Ping Test feature the TEST command in the Text Interface or the Test option in the Web Browser Interface can also be used to ping any user defined IP address in order to make certain that the IP address is responding 6 8 9 1 Dictionary Support for RADIUS The RADIUS dictionary file can allow you to define users and assign command access rights and plug access...

Page 95: ...aracter in the string is used to represent the first plug group defined and the last character in the string represents the last plug group defined The following options are available for each plug group 0 Off Deny Access 1 On Allow Access For example to allow access to the first three defined plug groups out of a total of six defined plug groups the command line would be WTI Group Access 111000 E...

Page 96: ...omain Name Server parameters as described in Section 6 8 4 User Name The User Name that will be entered when logging into your email server Default undefined Password The password that will be used when logging into your email server Default undefined Auth Type The Authentication type the VMR NPS allows you to select None Plain Login or CRAM MD5 Authentication Default None From Name The name that ...

Page 97: ...have changed parameters and saved them Notes The VMR NPS will automatically backup saved parameters once a day shortly after Midnight This configuration backup file will contain only the most recently saved VMR NPS parameters and will be overwritten by the next night s daily backup When the I command is invoked a submenu will be displayed which offers several Reboot options Option 5 is used to res...

Page 98: ...e Ping command Scheduled Reboot A scheduled reboot is used to initiate a reboot cycle at a user selected time and day of the week When properly configured and enabled the VMR NPS will reboot one or more outlets on a daily or weekly basis The Scheduled Reboot feature can also be used to switch outlet s Off at a user selected time and then switch them back On again at a later user selected time This...

Page 99: ...ng parameters for each new Ping No Answer Reboot IP Address or Domain Name The IP address or Domain Name for the device that you wish to Ping When the device at this address fails to respond to the Ping command the VMR NPS will reboot the selected outlets Default undefined Notes In order to use domain names DNS Server parameters must first be defined as described in Section 6 8 4 In the Text Inter...

Page 100: ...6 8 10 In order for Syslog Message Notification to function you must first define a Syslog Address as described in Section 6 8 1 In order for SNMP Trap Notification to function you must first define SNMP parameters as described in Section 6 8 6 PNA Action Determines how the VMR NPS will react when the IP address fails to respond to a ping The VMR NPS can either continuously reboot the specified ou...

Page 101: ...ing No Answer profile you can modify the configuration of the profile using the Modify Ping No Answer feature In order to modify the configuration of an existing Ping No Answer profile you must access the command mode using a password that allows Administrator level commands and then use the Ping No Answer menu s View Modify Ping No Answer function The VMR NPS will display a screen which allows yo...

Page 102: ...2 1 Adding Scheduled Reboots The VMR NPS allows up to 54 Scheduled Reboots to be defined The Add Scheduled Reboot menu allows you to define the following parameters for each new Scheduled Reboot Scheduled Reboot Name Assigns a name to this Scheduled Reboot Default undefined Plug Action Determines whether the Scheduled Reboot will result in the outlet s being switched Off or cycled Off and then On ...

Page 103: ...ng a password that allows Administrator level commands and then use the Scheduled Reboot menu s View Modify Scheduled Reboot function The VMR NPS will display a screen which lists all defined parameters for the selected Scheduled Reboot action 7 2 3 Modifying Scheduled Reboots After you have defined a Scheduled Reboot you can edit the configuration of the Reboot action using the Modify Scheduled R...

Page 104: ... NPS units In order to send alarm notification via email email addresses and parameters must first be defined as described in Section 6 8 10 Email alarm notification will then be sent for all alarms that are enabled as described in this section In order to send alarm notification via Syslog Message a Syslog address must first be defined as described in Section 6 8 1 Once the Syslog address has bee...

Page 105: ...ms can provide notification when the level of current consumption approaches the maximum allowed level The trigger levels for the Initial alarms are generally set lower than the trigger levels for the Critical alarms If the user defined trigger levels for current load are exceeded the VMR can automatically shut off power to non essential devices Load Shedding in order to decrease current load Afte...

Page 106: ... is applied to both Over Current Branch Alarm and Over Current Line Alarm if present Defaults Initial 80 Critical 90 Alarm Clear Threshold Determines how low the current load must drop in order for the Alarm condition to be cancelled and for load shedding recovery if enabled to occur The Alarm Clear Threshold is entered as a percentage of maximum capacity and is applied to both Over Current Branch...

Page 107: ...oad Shedding feature when current load again falls to a user defined non critical level The VMR also allows you to define separate Load Shedding Recovery actions for an Over Current Branch Alarm and an Over Current Line Alarm For example if the Line Alarm is triggered Load Shedding can switch Off Plugs A1 and B1 yet when the Branch A Alarm is triggered the VMR can switch Off Plugs A1 and A2 Togeth...

Page 108: ...selected branch or line When both Load Shedding and Auto Recovery are enabled the VMR will return plugs to their former On Off state after current load falls below the Alarm Clear Threshold value This allows the VMR to undo the effects of Load Shedding after current load has returned to an acceptable level Default Off Plug Access Determines which Plug s will be switched when current load exceeds t...

Page 109: ...ection 6 8 10 In order for the unit to provide alarm notification via Syslog Message Syslog parameters must first be defined and Syslog Messages must be enabled as described in Section 6 8 and Section 11 In order for the unit to provide alarm notification via SNMP Trap SNMP parameters must first be defined and SNMP Traps must be enabled as described in Section 6 8 6 and Section 12 To configure the...

Page 110: ...pon Clear is enabled the VMR NPS will send initial notification when it detects that the temperature has exceeded the trigger value and then send a second notification when it determines that the temperature has fallen below the trigger value Default On Email Message Enables Disables email notification for this alarm Default On Address 1 2 and 3 These parameters are used to select which of the thr...

Page 111: ...ding button in the Temperature Alarm configuration menus Enable Enables Disables Load Shedding for the Over Temperature Alarm When enabled the VMR NPS will switch the user specified plugs whenever the temperature exceeds the Alarm Set Threshold value Default Disable Plug State Determines whether the selected plugs plug groups will be switched On or Off when Load Shedding is enabled and temperature...

Page 112: ...meters Trigger Enable Enables Disables the trigger for this alarm When disabled this alarm will be suppressed Default On Note When an alarm is generated to cancel an alarm without correcting the condition that caused the alarm simply toggle the Trigger Enable parameter Off and then back On again The Trigger Enable Notify on Clear Email Message and Address 1 2 and 3 Parameters all include Copy to A...

Page 113: ...s alarm The Address parameters can be used to select one or any combination of the addresses defined via the Email Messages menu Default All On Note If Email addresses have been previously defined then the text under the parameters will list the current user selected email addresses Subject Defines the text that will appear in the Subject field for email notification messages generated by this ala...

Page 114: ...must access the VMR NPS command mode using a password that permits Administrator Level commands The Lost Voltage Alarm Configuration menu offers the following parameters Trigger Enable Enables Disables the trigger for this alarm When disabled this alarm will be suppressed Default On Note To cancel an alarm without correcting the condition that caused the alarm simply toggle the Trigger Enable para...

Page 115: ...d When one of the user defined IP addresses fails to answer a Ping command the VMR NPS can provide notification via Email Syslog Message or SNMP Trap Notes In order for the Ping No Answer Alarm to work properly your network and or firewall as well as the device at the target IP address must be configured to allow ping commands In order for this alarm to function IP Addresses for the Ping No Answer...

Page 116: ...age generated by this alarm when the initial attempt to send the notification was unsuccessful Default 60 Minutes Notify Upon Clear When this item is enabled the VMR NPS will send additional notification when the situation that caused the alarm has been corrected For example when Notify Upon Clear is enabled the VMR NPS will send initial notification when it detects that a Ping command has failed ...

Page 117: ...ers as described in Section 6 2 2 set the Lockout Attempts and Lockout Duration as you would normally and then set the Lockout Enable parameter to Off In order for the VMR NPS to provide Email alarm notification communication parameters must first be defined as described in Section 6 8 10 In order for the VMR NPS to provide Syslog Message notification Syslog parameters must first be defined and Sy...

Page 118: ... has been unlocked Default On Email Message Enables Disables email notification for this alarm Default On Address 1 2 and 3 These parameters are used to select which of the three email addresses defined via the Email Messages menu see Section 6 8 10 will receive the email alarm notification messages generated by this alarm The Address parameters can be used to select one or any combination of the ...

Page 119: ...enu offers the following parameters Trigger Enable Enables Disables the trigger for this alarm When disabled this alarm will be suppressed Default On Note When an alarm is generated to cancel an alarm without correcting the condition that caused the alarm simply toggle the Trigger Enable parameter Off and then back On again The Trigger Enable Email Message and Address 1 2 and 3 Parameters all incl...

Page 120: ... toggle the Trigger Enable parameter Off and then back On again The Trigger Enable Notify on Clear Email Message and Address 1 2 and 3 Parameters all include Copy to All Triggers options that allow you to enable disable the corresponding parameter for all VMR NPS alarms For example if the Plug Current Alarm s Trigger Enable parameter is set to On Copy to All Triggers then all other VMR NPS alarms ...

Page 121: ...posely switched Off When this feature is On the VMR will generate a Low alarm whenever current drops below the Low threshold value even if the current drop is due to an outlet being purposely switched Off When this feature is Off the VMR will not generate a Low alarm due to a current drop caused by an outlet being switched Off Default On Notes The Plug Off Low Alarm feature will also be applied to...

Page 122: ...t This parameter is used to define the text that will appear in the Subject field for all email notification messages generated by this alarm Default Alarm Plug Current Plug Shedding Allows individual plugs to be automatically switched Off or left On when current consumption at the plug rises above the user defined high Plug Threshold value Default Leave On Note In order to enable Plug Shedding yo...

Page 123: ...his alarm When disabled this alarm will be suppressed Default On Note To cancel an alarm without correcting the condition that caused the alarm simply toggle the Trigger Enable parameter Off and then back On again The Trigger Enable Notify Upon Clear Email Message and Address 1 2 and 3 Parameters all include Copy to All Triggers options that allow you to enable disable the corresponding parameter ...

Page 124: ...on messages generated by this alarm The Address parameters can be used to select one or any combination of the addresses defined via the Email Messages menu Default All On Note If Email addresses have been previously specified then the text under the parameters will list the current user defined email addresses Subject This parameter is used to define the text that will appear in the Subject field...

Page 125: ...ification via Email communication parameters must first be defined as described in Section 6 8 10 In order for the VMR NPS to provide alarm notification via Syslog Message Syslog parameters must first be defined and Syslog Messages must be enabled as described in Section 6 8 and Section 11 In order for the VMR NPS to provide alarm notification via SNMP Trap SNMP parameters must first be defined an...

Page 126: ...this alarm Default On Address 1 2 and 3 These parameters are used to select which of the three email addresses defined via the Email Messages menu see Section 6 8 10 will receive the email alarm notification messages generated by this alarm The Address parameters can be used to select one or any combination of the addresses defined via the Email Messages menu Default All On Note If Email addresses...

Page 127: ... Interface type J and then press Enter To display the Product Status Screen via the Web Browser Interface click on the Product Status link Note The Information provided by the Product Status Screen is intended mainly to assist WTI support personnel with the diagnosis of user equipment problems 9 2 The Network Status Screen The Network Status screen shows activity at the VMR NPS s 16 virtual networ...

Page 128: ...on the Plug Status link Note that when the S command is invoked via the Text Interface the command line can also include arguments that display On Off status for an individual outlet two or more specific outlets or a range of outlets S Displays configuration details and ON Off status for all switched outlets S s Displays On Off status for an individual outlet where s is the name or number of the d...

Page 129: ...d in Section 6 6 The procedure for defining Plug Groups is described in Section 6 5 In order to display the Plug Group Status screen you must first define at least one Plug Group as described in Section 6 5 To display the Plug Group Status Screen via the Text Interface type SG and then press Enter To display the Plug Group Status Screen via the Web Browser Interface click on the Plug Group Status ...

Page 130: ...tlets M Displays the Current Metering Status Screen M s Displays current voltage and power readings for an individual plug or outlet where s is the name or number of the desired outlet M s s Displays current voltage and power readings for two or more specific outlets where s is the number or name of each desired outlet A plus sign is entered between each outlet number or name M s s Displays curren...

Page 131: ...rmined by the current Display Data Option in XML format Erase Current Metering Log Clears all Current Metering Log data Note that when the Current Metering Log is erased the Power Metering Log will also be erased Web Browser Interface Place the cursor over the Current Metering link on the left hand side of the screen When the fly out menu appears click on the Current History link to display the Cu...

Page 132: ...Data or download Power History Data a Display Data Option The Display Data Option determines whether the VMR will display total current consumption for each branch Unit or current consumption for each outlet Plug b Display Power Metering Type 2 and press Enter The VMR will display the Power Metering menu which allows you to set a date range for the desired data and display the data selected Web Br...

Page 133: ...resulting data 3 Download Power History The Download Power History Screen allows you to display Power History Data or download Power History data in CSV or XML format Web Interface Place the cursor over the Power Metering link on the left hand side of the screen When the fly out menu appears click on the Power History link to display the Power History menu The Power History menu offers the options...

Page 134: ...efined alarms and indicates whether or not each alarm has been triggered The resulting screen will display Yes or 1 for alarms that have been triggered or No or 0 for alarms that have not been triggered If desired the AS command line can also include an optional alarm argument that will cause the unit to display the status of one individual alarm For a list of alarm arguments please refer to Secti...

Page 135: ...n wait for the flyout menu to appear and then select the desired option Note Although both the Text Interface and Web Browser Interface allow you to display or download the Event Logs the Event Logs can only be erased via the Text Interface 9 13 1 The Audit Log The Audit Log provides a record of most command activity at the VMR NPS unit including port connections and disconnections login and logou...

Page 136: ...will no longer display a warning indicating that the VMR NPS is not a recognized user when the client attempts to establish a connection The K command uses the following format K k Enter Where k is an argument that determines which type of public key will be displayed and the k argument offers the following options 1 SSH1 2 SSH2 RSA 3 SSH2 DSA For example to obtain the public SSH key for an SSH2 R...

Page 137: ...re 3 Network Parameters Menu Access the Network Parameters Menu as described in Section 6 8 then set the following parameters a Syslog IP Address Determine the IP address for the device that will run the Syslog Daemon then use the Network Port Configuration menu to define the IP Address for the Syslog Daemon Notes The Network Parameters Menu allows the definition of IP addresses for both a primary...

Page 138: ...Traps that are generated by one of the Alarms discussed in Section 8 Consult your network administrator to determine the IP address es for the SNMP Manager s then use the Network Parameters menu to set the IP address for each SNMP Manager Note that it is not necessary to define both SNMP Managers Notes To enable the SNMP Trap feature you must define at least one SNMP Manager SNMP Traps are automat...

Page 139: ...be found in the user s guide archive on the WTI web site at http www wti com manuals htm The WTI MPC VMR MIB txt document can be compiled for use with your SNMP client 13 2 SNMPv3 Authentication and Encryption The major limitations of SNMPv2 were the failure to include proper username password login credentials v2 only used a password type of login i e community name and the lack of support for en...

Page 140: ... the account does not have access to the plug and a 1 indicates that the user does have access to the plug userTable userGroupAccess A string of 54 characters with one character for each of the 54 possible plug groups in the system 0 indicates that the account cannot access the group and 1 indicates that the user can access the group userTable userSerialAccess Access to the serial interface 0 No a...

Page 141: ...r parameters will be set to defaults if not specified To create the user issue a SET request on the userSubmit object 13 3 3 Modifying Users For the index corresponding to the user you wish to modify issue a SET request on the desired parameters to be modified Once complete issue a SET request on the userSubmit object 13 3 4 Deleting Users For the index corresponding to the user you wish to delete...

Page 142: ...ecute 2 Mark to turn OFF does not execute 3 Mark to BOOT does not execute 4 Mark to DEFAULT does not execute 5 Mark to turn ON and execute plug actions 6 Mark to turn OFF and execute plug actions 7 Mark to BOOT and execute plug actions 8 Mark to DEFAULT and execute plug actions Set plugTable plugAction to desired action as specified by values 1 4 above for each plug index the action is to be appli...

Page 143: ... DEFAULT does not execute 5 Mark to turn ON and execute plug group actions 6 Mark to turn OFF and execute plug group actions 7 Mark to BOOT and execute plug group actions 8 Mark to DEFAULT and execute plug group actions Set plugGroupTable plugGroupAction to desired action as specified by values 1 4 above for each plug group index the action is to be applied to For the last plug group you wish to s...

Page 144: ...ach unit in the system LOCAL AUX1 AUX2 AUX3 Note Current and Power Monitoring features are not available on NPS units environmentUnitTable environmentUnitName The unit LOCAL environmentUnitTable environmentUnitTemperature The temperature of the given unit environmentUnitTable environmentUnitCurrentA VMR Only Unit s total current for Branch A Note that Current will be reported in tenths of an Amp d...

Page 145: ...f the Over Temperature Critical Alarm alarmTables alarmCircuitBreakerOpen Displays the status of the Circuit Breaker Open Alarm alarmTables alarmCommLoss Displays the status of the Lost Communication Alarm alarmTables alarmPingNoAnswer Displays the status of the Ping No Answer Alarm alarmTables alarmInvalidAccessLockout Displays the status of the Serial Port Invalid Access Lockout Alarm alarmTable...

Page 146: ...riticalSetTrap VMR Series Units Only Indicates that the Over Current Critical Alarm has been triggered overCurrentCriticalClearTrap VMR Series Units Only Indicates that the Over Current Critical Alarm has been cleared overTemperatureInitialSetTrap Indicates that the Over Temperature Initial Alarm has been triggered The trap will also include a numerical value that indicates the current unit temper...

Page 147: ...Indicates that the Plug Current Alarm has been cleared lostOptoVoltageSetTrap Indicates that the Lost Voltage Alarm has been triggered at a unit that includes opto sensors lostOptoVoltageClearTrap Indicates that the Lost Voltage Alarm has been cleared at a unit that includes opto sensors noDialtoneSetTrap Indicates that the No Dialtone Alarm has been triggered noDialtoneClearTrap Indicates that th...

Page 148: ...rypted and the message is merely a warning that the VMR NPS is not recognized and that you may not be connecting to the site that you intended Signed certificates must be created via an outside certificate authority e g VeriSign Thawte etc and then uploaded to the VMR NPS unit to verify the unit s identity Once a signed certificate has been set up you will then be able to access command mode witho...

Page 149: ...f desired any random text sequence can be entered in each of these fields 5 Common Name A domain name that will be used to identify the VMR NPS unit If you will use a Self Signed certificate then this name can be any name that you choose and there is no need to set up your domain name server to recognize this name However if you will use a Signed certificate then your domain name server must be se...

Page 150: ...Self Signed certificate has been successfully created and saved b The VMR NPS will prompt you to enter a user name and password After keying in your password the main menu should be displayed indicating that you have successfully accessed command mode 14 2 Creating a Signed Certificate To create a Signed certificate and eliminate the warning message first set up your domain name server to recogniz...

Page 151: ... press Enter to select the Upload Signed CRT Certificate option e Use your communications program to send the binary format Signed Certificate to the VMR NPS unit When the upload is complete press Escape to exit from the CRT Commands submenu f After you exit from the CRT Server Key submenu press Escape several times until you have exited from the Network Parameters menu and the Saving Configuratio...

Page 152: ...RT certificate to a text file and save the text file on your hard drive 3 To upload a previously saved CRT Certificate to the VMR NPS unit make certain that SSL TLS parameters have been defined as described in Section 14 1 return to the Web Access menu as described in Steps 1 and 2 above then type 13 and press Enter to display the CRT Commands Submenu a At the CRT Commands submenu type 1 and press...

Page 153: ... File 15 1 1 Downloading Saving Parameters via Text Interface 1 Start your terminal emulation program and access the Text Interface command mode using an account that permits Administrator level commands 2 When the command prompt appears type U and press Enter The VMR NPS will prompt you to configure your terminal emulation program to receive an ASCII download a Set your terminal emulation program...

Page 154: ...the download folder on your PC or select Save As to pick a different location and or filename for the saved parameters file 15 2 Restoring Saved Parameters This section describes the procedure for using your terminal emulation program to send saved parameters to the VMR NPS Note The Restore Parameters feature is only available via the Text Interface 1 Start your terminal emulation program and acce...

Page 155: ... the configuration backup file The date shown next to option 5 indicates the date that you last changed and saved unit parameters If the daily automatic configuration backup has been triggered since the configuration error was made and the previously saved configuration has been overwritten by newer incorrect parameters then this function will not be able to restore the previously saved correct pa...

Page 156: ...t is recommended to use the WTI Firmware Upgrade Utility A zip file that contains the installation files and other documentation for the WTI Firmware Upgrade Utility can be downloaded from WTI s FTP server located at ftp wtiftp wti com pub TechSupport Firmware Upgrade_Utility Please refer to the documentation included in the zip file for further instructions 16 2 The Upgrade Firmware Function Alte...

Page 157: ...ons is selected the VMR NPS will start the receiving servers and wait for an FTP SFTP client to make a connection and upload a valid firmware binary image 4 To proceed with the upgrade select the desired option The VMR NPS will display a message that indicates that the unit is waiting for data Leave the current Telnet SSH client session connected at this time 5 Open your FTP SFTP application and i...

Page 158: ... Save Parameters you may then reestablish a connection with the VMR NPS using your former IP address If you initially selected Start FTP SFTP Servers and Default Parameters you must then login using the VMR NPS s default IP address Default 192 168 168 168 or access command mode via Serial Port 1 or 2 or via Modem When firmware upgrades are available WTI will provide the necessary files At that tim...

Page 159: ...in the Plug Status Screen includes an asterisk this means that the plug is currently busy and is in the process of completing a previously issued command If a new command is issued to a busy plug then the new command will placed into a queue to be executed later when the plug is ready to receive additional commands Plug Name Wild Card It is not always necessary to enter the entire plug name Plug n...

Page 160: ...iguration IPv4 N Enter X Network Selection IPv4 IPv6 N Enter X Reboot Options RB Enter X Alarm Configuration AC Enter X Reboot System I Enter X X Upgrade Firmware UF Enter X Test Network Configuration TEST Enter X In Administrator Mode and SuperUser Mode all VMR NPS outlets are displayed In User Mode and ViewOnly Mode the Plug Status Screen will only include the plugs that are allowed by your acco...

Page 161: ...ach outlet number or name S s s Displays status information for a range of outlets where s is the number or name of the outlet at the beginning and end of the range of desired outlets A colon is entered between the two outlet numbers or names that mark the beginning of the range and the end of the range Notes In Administrator Mode and SuperUser Mode all outlets are displayed In User Mode and ViewO...

Page 162: ...Default On Off value for each plug For more information please refer to Section 9 4 Note In Administrator Mode all user defined Plug Groups are displayed In SuperUser Mode User Mode and ViewOnly Mode the Plug Group Status Screen will only include the Plug Groups allowed by your account Availability Administrator SuperUser User ViewOnly Format SG Enter SN Display Network Status Displays the Network...

Page 163: ...n the Administrator Mode the Help Screen will list the entire VMR NPS Text Interface command set In SuperUser Mode User Mode and ViewOnly Mode the Help Screen will only list the commands that are allowed by the account s access level Availability Administrator SuperUser User ViewOnly Format H Enter L Log Functions Provides access to a menu which allows you to display the Audit Log Alarm Log Curren...

Page 164: ...t voltage and power readings for an individual plug or outlet where s is the name or number of the desired outlet M s s Displays current voltage and power readings for two or more specific outlets where s is the number or name of each desired outlet A plus sign is entered between each outlet number or name M s s Displays current voltage and power readings for a range of outlets where s is the numb...

Page 165: ...ker CBO Lost Communication with Unit CL Ping No Answer PNA Serial Port Invalid Access Lockout LO Power Cycle Cold Boot CB Plug Current PC Lost Voltage Line In VL No Dialtone ND Emergency Shutoff ES Availability Administrator Format AS alarm Enter Where alarm is an optional argument which can be used to display the status of an individual alarm as shown in the table above J Display Site ID Unit Inf...

Page 166: ...e cursor has returned to the command prompt before issuing the X command Availability Administrator SuperUser User ViewOnly Format X Enter C Connect to Serial Port When the RJ 45 SetUp Port has been configured as a Normal Mode Port as described in Section 6 7 the C command can be used to create a connection between the Network port and the serial SetUp Port Notes User level accounts can only conne...

Page 167: ...e plug the Boot Sequence Delay Periods will be applied as described in Section 6 6 1 Availability Administrator SuperUser User Format BOOT s Y Enter or BO s Enter Where s The number or name of the plug s or Plug Group s that you intend to boot To apply the command to several plugs enter a plus sign between each plug number To apply the command to a range of plugs enter the numbers for the first an...

Page 168: ...e Boot Sequence Delay Periods will be applied as described in Section 6 6 Availability Administrator SuperUser User Format ON s Y Enter Where s The number or name of the plug s or Plug Group s that you intend to Switch On To apply the command to several plugs enter a plus sign between each plug number To apply the command to a range of plugs enter the numbers for the first and last plugs in the ra...

Page 169: ... numbers for the first and last plugs in the range separated by a colon character To apply the command to all plugs allowed by your account enter an asterisk character Y Optional Suppresses the command confirmation prompt Example Assume that your account allows access to Plug A2 and Plug A3 To switch Plugs A2 and A3 on your local VMR NPS unit Off without displaying the optional command confirmatio...

Page 170: ...e information please refer to Section 10 Availability Administrator Format K k Enter Where k is a required argument which indicates the key type The k argument provides the following options 1 SSH1 2 SSH2 RSA 3 SSH2 DSA UL Unlock Port Invalid Access Lockout Manually cancels the VMR NPS s Invalid Access Lockout feature Normally when a series of failed login attempts are detected the Invalid Access ...

Page 171: ...P address raw Is an optional argument which can be included to indicate a raw socket connection In order to create a raw socket connection the command line must end with the text raw SSH Outbound SSH Creates an outbound SSH connection Notes In order for the SSH command to function Telnet SSH and Outbound Service Access must be enabled for your user account as described in Section 6 4 In addition S...

Page 172: ...ided by the P command are also available via the Web Browser Interface Section 6 7 describes the procedure for defining parameters for the serial Setup Port Availability Administrator Format P Enter PL Set Plug Parameters Displays a menu that is used to select parameters for the VMR NPS s switched outlets plugs All functions provided by the PL command are also available via the Web Browser Interfa...

Page 173: ...Answer Reboots The Scheduled Reboot function can be used to reboot devices connected to the VMR NPS s switched outlets according to a user defined schedule The Ping No Answer Reboot function allows the VMR NPS to automatically reboot user designated outlets when a user specified IP address does not respond to a Ping command For more information on Reboot options please refer to Section 7 Note If d...

Page 174: ...t I Enter UF Upgrade Firmware When new versions of the VMR NPS firmware become available this command is used to update existing firmware as described in Section 16 Note When a firmware upgrade is performed it will take about 15 minutes to upgrade the VMR NPS unit Availability Administrator Format UF Enter TEST Test Network Parameters Displays a menu which is used to test configuration of the Sysl...

Page 175: ...Series NPS 8H20 ATS Series Width 19 48 3 cm Including Rack Brackets Depth 8 7 22 1 cm Height 1 75 4 5 cm One Rack U VMR HD4D 8 Series Width 19 48 3 cm Including Rack Brackets Depth 12 25 31 1 cm Height 3 5 8 9 cm Two Rack U VMR 16HD Series VMR HD4D 12B Series NPS 16HD Series Width 19 48 3 cm Including Rack Brackets Depth 8 7 22 1 cm Height 3 5 8 9 cm Two Rack U Operating Temperature 32 F to 122 F ...

Page 176: ... the port is set for Modem Mode upon disconnect DTR output is pulsed for 0 5 seconds and then held high b If the port is not set for Modem Mode DTR output is controlled by the DTR Output option Serial Port Parameters Menu Option 23 Upon disconnect Option 23 allows DTR output to be held low held high or pulsed for 0 5 seconds and then held high RJ 45 Pin No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CTS DCD RXD TXD GND DTR R...

Page 177: ...ke 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 Authorization number from Customer Service WTI Customer Service 5 Sterling Irvine California 92618 Local Phone 949 586 9950 Toll Free Service Line 1 888 280 7227 Service Fax 949 583 9514 Email service wti com ...

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