Xyplex Definition Dialog Controls
The Xyplex model terminal servers must be configured before being used with Vantage. The following steps will set the server to factory defaults and enable you to assign the server an IP address, subnet mask, gateway, etc.
Xyplex Network Setup Instructions
Firmware version V6.3s9 is required for Xyplex terminal servers to work with Vantage. This version is available on the Vantage CD in the /driver/Xyplex directory under the file name xpcsrv20.v63s9. Load this version of firmware before continuing these instructions. If you have questions about loading the firmware please call Vantage Technical Support.
If the terminal server has already been initialized and the firmware version is correct you may skip some steps, however; Steps 20, 21 and 25 through 32 are required for the Xyplex terminal server to work with Vantage. When these steps are complete you can go to Xyplex Connectivity Setup.
Note: The following sequence requires that the button be pressed/released at the appropriate times. Review the instructions before starting the configuration.
1. Connect a serial terminal configured at 9600 Baud, 8 none and 1 to any serial port on the Xyplex terminal server. Apply power to the unit and allow the server to remain on for at least 30 seconds to allow the terminal server to boot.
2. Straighten a paper clip and press and release the button inside the pin-size hole next to the console LED on the front panel of the unit. All LEDs on the front of the unit will light up.
3. Still using the paper clip, press and hold the button. The LEDs will light in a sweeping fashion from right to left then left to right. When the lights stop sweeping two or three LEDs on the right will remain lit. At this point release the button.
4. The lights will countdown then go out and the run light will blink rapidly.
5. Press Return on the terminal keyboard several times. You should now see the message "Configuration in progress. Please wait".
6. Now type access (you will not see the characters as you type) and press Return on the keyboard. You should now see the Configuration Menu.
7. Select item 2 "Modify unit configuration" and press Return.
8. Select item D "Set unit configuration to defaults" and press Return.
9. Respond Y to "Initialize ALL configuration data for this unit to defaults" and press Return.
10. Select X "Exit to main menu" and press Return.
11. Select item 3 "Initialize server and port parameters" and press Return
12. Respond Y to "default server and port parameters be used" and press Return.
13. Select item S "Exit saving configuration changes" and press Return.
14. Respond by pressing any key to (Type any key to continue).
15. Respond Y to "Save changes and exit" and press Return.
16. The unit will display "Changes saved." and reboot.
17. When the Run and LAN lights are both flashing press Return. You will see "Welcome to the Xyplex Terminal Server.
18. Type any character at the prompt "Enter user name>" and press Return.
19. The following commands are executed from the privileged user's Xyplex>> prompt as follows:
20. Xyplex>set priv
21. Password>system (sets the privileged user's password to system)
22. Xplex>>define server IP address xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (assign the terminal server an IP address where x's are the server's IP address)
23. Xyplex>>define server ip subnet mask xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (assign the terminal server a subnet mask where x's are the server's subnet mask.
24. Xyplex>>define server ip primary gateway address xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (assign the terminal server's gateway address)
25. The following passwords are required for the terminal server to work with Vantage. The passwords must be a maximum of 8 characters. The passwords must be enclosed in double quotes.
26. Xyplex>>define server ip snmp get community "xxxxxxxx" (set the snmp community get password where x's are the password)
27. Xyplex>>define server ip snmp set community "xxxxxxxx" (set the snmp community set password where x's are the password)
28. In order for the Vantage host to access the terminal server via snmp the Vantage host's IP address must be put into a client list as follows:
29. Xyplex>>define server ip snmp get client 1 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (add the Vantage host's IP address for snmp get. Choose a number between 1 and 12 for the client number.)
30. Xyplex>>define server ip snmp set client 1 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (add the Vantage host's IP address for snmp set. Choose a number between 1 and 12 for the client number.)
31. Xyplex >>quit
32. Cycle power on the terminal server.
The figure below is the Xyplex Definition dialog.
Refer to Using Vantage Dialogs to learn about Vantage dialogs. Each control on the dialog is explained in the text that follows.
Xyplex Definition Dialog Controls
Server:
Required. Click to select the model server being configured.
· 1604 Server, 4 Port
· 1608 Server, 8 Port
· 1620 Server, 20 Port
· 1640 Server, 40 Port
Serial Port:
Required. The Serial Port control is used to assign the physical port to which the resource will be connected. This control will allow selection of a specific range of ports depending on which server is clicked in the Server control. Click and scroll through the choices to select the port to which the resource will be connected.
· 1604 Server, Serial Port 1/4
· 1608 Server, Serial Port 1/8
· 1620 Server, Serial Port 1/20
· 1640 Server, Serial Port 1/40
Parity/Data/Stop:
Required. This control sets the parity and number of data and stop bits to be used on the serial port. The values of the Xyplex port must match the values of the resource's management port. Click to select a value other than the default
None, 8 1(Default) Even, 7, 0 Odd, 7, 0
Baud Rate:
Required. Use this control to select the baud rate of the port being configured. The baud rate of the Xyplex port must match the resource's management port. Click to select a value other than the default.
Server IP Address:
Required. This control is used to enter the IP address of the server as assigned in the Xyplex Network Setup instructions. Click the control and type the IP address in the form of nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn
Flow Control:
Required. This control selects the flow control used on the resource's management port. Click to select a value other than the default.
XON(Default) Hardware NONE
Port Password:
This control enables a password for the port. This control should be left at Enable, the Default.
Catwalk Initial State:
This control enables setting the initial state of the Catwalk 3.0 hardware, that is the state that the Catwalk should be in when the resource is started. If Catwalk is not in use the default of n/a to this hardware should be used. Click to select a value other than the default.
Click OK when all selections are complete. Click the Add button on the Resource Definition dialog to add the resource. If this is the first resource added to his terminal server you will be asked if you want to initialize the new Xyplex Box. Click Yes to initialize the terminal server.
