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9.3. The Automated Mode
The Automated Mode allows the MPC to execute switching and reboot commands,
without displaying menus or generating response messages. Automated Mode is
designed to allow the MPC 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 "MPC>" 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 MPC 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 MPC 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 MPC 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, MPC 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 Console 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 MPC 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.