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CHAPTER 5: Configuration
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5.8. Serial Port Configuration
The Serial Port Conguration menus allow you to select parameters for the
Outlet Managed PDU’s Setup Port. The Setup Port (Port 1) can be congured for
connection to a local PC or Modem. In addition, the Serial Port Conguration menu
can also be used to set communications parameters, disable Administrator level
commands at the Setup Port and also select a number of other Setup Port Parameters
described below.
The Setup Port Conguration menu allows the following parameters to be dened:
Communication Settings:
• Baud Rate: Any standard rate from 300 bps to 115.2K bps.
(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: Permits/denies port access to Administrator and
SuperUser level accounts. When enabled (Permit), the port will be allowed to
invoke Administrator and SuperUser level commands, providing they are issued
by an account that permits them. If disabled (Deny), then accounts that permit
Administrator and SuperUser level commands will not be allowed to access
command mode via this port. (Default = Permit).
• Logoff Character: The Logoff Character determines the command(s) or
character(s) that must be issued at this port in order to disconnect this port
from another port. Note that the Logoff Character does not apply to Direct
Connections. (Default = ^X.)
• Sequence Disconnect: Enables/Disables and congures the disconnect
command. This item offers the option to disable the Sequence Disconnect,
select a one character format or a three character format.
(Default = One Character.)
• Inactivity Timeout: Enables and selects the Timeout Period for this port. If
enabled, the Setup Port will disconnect when no additional data activity is
detected for the duration of the timeout period. (Default = 5 Minutes.)