WTI NBB-1600-D20, NBB-1600DE-D20, NBB-1600CE-D16 - Manual

1-2 NBB-1600-D20/D16 Series: Network Boot Bars - User's Guide Reliability and Support The NBB is built in the USA and backed by a two year warranty. NetReach products are installed in thousands of network sites world wide. Our customers know they can depend on WTI for superior quality and reliabilit...

2-1 2. Unit Description As shown in Figure 2.1, the NBB unit includes power outlets, LEDs and a manual control button. The items shown in Figure 2.1 are described on the following page. PLUGS READY ACTIVITY 10BaseT RS232 CONSOLE (DTE) PLUG 1 PLUG 2 PLUG 3 PLUG 14 PLUG 15 PLUG 16 PWR CKT A PWR CKT B ...

2-3 Unit Description  Power Circuit "B" Input Components: An IEC320-C20 AC inlet and circuit breaker, which supply power to plugs 9 through 16. Also includes two mounting screws for Cable Keeper. Includes same components as item 8 above.  Rack Mounting Brackets: (Not Shown.)

3-3 Quick Start Figure 3.1: Plug Status Screen - Web Browser Interface Network Boot Bar v1.41c Site ID: (undefined) Plug | Name | Password | Status | Boot/Seq. Delay | Default | -----+------------------+-------------+--------+-----------------+---------+ 1 | (undefined) | (undefined) | ON | 0.5 Secs | ...

3-4 NBB-1600-D20/D16 Series: Network Boot Bars - User's Guide b) Text Interface: i. Via Telnet: Telnet to the default IP address (192.168.168.168). The Plug Status Screen (Figure 3.2) should be displayed. ii. Via Local PC: Start your communications program (e.g., Hyperterminal) and press [Enter] . T...

3-5 Quick Start 3. Log Out: When you have finished communicating with the unit it is important to always log off by issuing the appropriate NBB command, rather than simply closing your Telnet or communications program. When you log off using the proper NBB command, this ensures that the unit has comp...

4-3 Installation 4.4. Connecting the Network Cable The Network Port is an RJ45 Ethernet jack, for connection to a TCP/IP network. Connect your 10Base-T cable to the Network Port. Note that the NBB includes a default IP address (192.168.168.168) and a default subnet mask (255.255.255.0.) When install...

5-1 5. Configuration 5.1. System Mode and User Mode In order to restrict access to sensitive command functions, the NBB features two operating modes; System Mode and User Mode. • System Mode: Allows access to all configuration menus, switching functions and status screens. The System Mode Status Scre...

5-3 Confi guration 5.2.1. Accessing the Web Browser Interface In order to issue commands via the Web Browser Interface, the NBB must be connected to a TCP/IP network, and your PC must be equipped with a JavaScript enabled web browser (such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator.) 1. Start your Ja...

5-9 Confi guration • Inactivity Timeout: Determines how long the NBB will wait for additional commands during periods of inactivity. When the Timeout Period elapses, the user will be disconnected from the NBB command mode. (Default = 2 Minutes.) • Command Confirmation: When enabled, the NBB will displ...

5-11 Confi guration As shown in Figure 5.5 and Figure 5.6, the Serial Parameters Menus allow you to define the following parameters: Note: When the baud rate, data bits, parity or stop bits settings are changed via the console port, newly selected parameters will not be applied until the user exits an...

5-12 NBB-1600-D20/D16 Series: Network Boot Bars - User's Guide 5.3.3. The Plug Parameters Menus The Plug Parameters Menus are used to define Plug Names, Plug Passwords, boot/sequence delay times and Power Up Default values for each of the NBB’s Switched AC Outlets. • Web Browser Interface: Click the ...

5-21 Confi guration 5.3.6. Web Server Parameters Menus The Web Server Parameters Menus are used to configure the NBB’s internal web server, which allows the unit to be operated via the Web Browser Interface. • Web Browser Interface: Click the "Setup" button to access the configuration menus, an...

6-1 6. Operation As discussed in Section 5, "Configuration", the NBB offers two separate command interfaces; the Web Browser Interface and the Text Interface. Note that Both interfaces offer essentially the same command options and features, and that parameters defined via the Web Interface wi...

6-2 NBB-1600-D20/D16 Series: Network Boot Bars - User's Guide 4. Switching Plugs Off: Click the "Off" button next to the desired plug(s), and then click "Apply." To switch all plugs Off, click the "Off" button in the "All Plugs" row, and then click "Apply." 5....

6-3 Operation 6.2. Operation via the Text Interface When using the Text Interface, all switching functions are performed by invoking simple, ASCII commands. ASCII commands are also used to display status screens and to log out of command mode. The Text Interface also includes a Help Menu, which summ...

8-1 8. Upgrading the NBB Firmware When new, improved versions of the NBB firmware become available, the "Upgrade Firmware" function can be used to update the unit. Updates can be installed via the Console Port or Network Port. Notes: • The upgrade procedure can only be performed via the Text ...

Apx-1 A. Interface Descriptions A.1. Console Port Interface Figure A.1: Console Port Interface

Apx-3 Appendices C. Customer Service Customer Service hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, PST/PDT, Monday through Friday. When calling, please be prepared to give the name and model of the unit, its serial number and a description of its symptoms. If the unit should need to be returned for factory re...

Apx-4 NBB-1600-D20/D16 Series: Network Boot Bars - User's Guide Trademark and Copyright Information WTI and Western Telematic are trademarks of Western Telematic Incorporated. All other product names mentioned in this publication are trademarks of their respective companies. Information and descript...

Index-1 Index A Activity Indicator 2-2 Automated Mode 5-9, 6-7 B Baud Rate Console Port 5-11 Boot/Sequence Delay 5-15 Boot/Sequence Delay Time 6-8 Booting Plugs 6-5 Boot Command 6-6 Button Mode 5-9 C Cable Keeper 2-2 Cable Keepers 4-1 Co-location 5-14 Command Confirmation 5-9, 6-5, 6-8 Command Echo 5...