GarrettCom DynaStar DS2000-TS Service manual

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Guide
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DynaStar2000
(DS2000-TS)
Secure TerminalServer
Administrator's
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OCUMENT
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Copyright
Copyright 2005 by Dymec, Inc. Printed in the US. All rights reserved.
This manual may not be reproduced or disclosed in wholeor in part by any means without the written consent of Dymec,
Inc. DynaStar is a trademark of Dymec, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their
respective owners.
This document has been prepared to assist users of equipment manufactured by Dymec, Inc., and changes are made
periodically to the information in this manual. Such changes are published in Software Release Notices. If you have
recently upgraded your software, carefully note those areas where new commands or procedures have been added. The
material contained in this manual is supplied without any warranty of any kind. Dymec, Inc. therefore assumes no
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without notice, to make substitutions and modifications in the products and practices described in this document.
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Revision History
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Warranty
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ARRANTY
Dymec, Inc. warrants equipment manufactured by it to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of
one (1) year from date of shipment. If within the warranty period the purchaser discovers such item was not as warranted
above and promptly notifies Dymec, Inc. in writing, Dymec, Inc. shall repair or replace the items atthe company'soption.
This warranty shall not apply to: (a) equipment not manufactured by Dymec, Inc.; (b) equipment which shall have been
repaired or altered by anyone other than Dymec, Inc.; (c) equipment which shall have been subjected to negligence,
accident, or damage by circumstances beyond Dymec, Inc. control, or to improper operation, maintenance or storage, or
to other than normal use or service. With respect to equipment sold but not manufactured by Dymec, Inc., the warranty
obligation of Dymec, Inc. shall, in all aspects, conform and be limited to the warranty actually extended to Dymec, Inc. by
its supplier.
The foregoing warranties do not cover reimbursement for labor, transportation, removal, installation, or other expenses
that may be incurred in connection with repair or replacement.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND
IMPLIED WARRANTIES EXCEPT WARRANTIES OF TITLE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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IMITATION
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L
IABILITY
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OF ANY TIER, SHALL NOT BE LIABLE IN CONTRACT, IN TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR
STRICT LIABILITY) OR OTHERWISE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. The remedies of the purchaser set forth herein are exclusive where
so stated and the total cumulative liability of Dymec, Inc. its contractors and suppliers of any tier, with respect to this
contract or anything done in connection therewith, such as the use of any product covered by or furnished under the
contract, whether in contract, in tort (including negligence or strict liability) or otherwise, shall not exceed the price of the
product or part on which such liability is based.
Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by an authorized official of Dymec, Inc., products sold hereunder are not intended
for use in or in connection with a nuclear facility or activity. If so used, Dymec, Inc. disclaims all liability for nuclear
damage, injury or contamination, and purchaser shall indemnify Dymec, Inc. against any such liability, whether as a result
of breach of contract, warranty, tort (including negligence) or otherwise.

DECLARATIONS
Patents
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ATENTS
As to equipment proposed and furnished by Dymec, Inc., Dymec, Inc. shall defend any suit or proceeding brought against
purchaser so far as based on a claim that said equipment constitutes an infringement of any patent of the United States, if
notified promptly in writing and given authority, information, and assistance at Dymec, Inc.'s expense for the defense of
the claim. In event of a final award of costs and damages from such a suit, Dymec, Inc. shall pay such award. In event the
use of said equipment by purchaser is enjoined in such a suit, Dymec, Inc. shall, at its own expense, and at its sole option
either (a) procure for purchaser the right to continue using equipment, (b) modify said equipment to render it non-
infringing, (c) replace said equipment with non-infringing equipment, or (d) refund the purchase price (less depreciation)
and transportation and installation costs of said equipment. Dymec, Inc. will not be responsible for any compromise or
settlement made without its written consent. The foregoing states the entire liability of Dymec, Inc. for patent
infringement, and in no event shall Dymec, Inc. be liable if the infringement charge is based on the use of Dymec, Inc.
equipment for a purpose other than that for which it was sold by Dymec, Inc. As to any equipment furnished by Dymec,
Inc. to purchaser and manufactured in accordance with designs proposed by purchaser, purchaser shall indemnify Dymec,
Inc. against any award made against Dymec, Inc. for patent, trademark, or copyright infringement.
R
ETURN
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F
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QUIPMENT
No equipment may be returned without purchaser first obtaining Dymec, Inc.'s written Return Material
Authorization (RMA).
Equipment accepted for credit, not involving a Dymec, Inc. error, shall be subject to all the terms of the original purchase
contract and to a service charge. Returned equipment must be of current manufacture, unused, and in reasonable
condition, securely packed to reach Dymec, Inc. without damage, shippedF.O.B. Dymec, Inc. facility with transportation
charges paid, and labeled with Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. Any cost incurred by Dymec, Inc. to put
equipment in first class condition will be charged to purchaser.
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OMPLIANCE
N
OTICES
FCC Part 15
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) Thisdevice
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which casethe
user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense.
Changes or modifications could void theuser’s authority to operate the equipment. The user is cautioned not to change or
modify this product.

DECLARATIONS
Safety
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ACTA TIA/EIA IS-968A (Formerly FCC Part 68)
This equipment complies with ACTA TIA/EIA IS-968A rules. On the device is a label that contains, among other
information, the FCC registration number for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the
telephone company. (Note: REN [Ringer Equivalence Number] does not apply to this equipment.)
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the
operation of this equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make
necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.
IC CS03 (Indu try Canada)
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the
interference-causing equipment entitled “Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the department of Communications (Cet
appareil numérique respecte les limites bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Class A prescrites
dans la norme sur le materiel brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques”, NMB-003 édictée par le ministre des
Communications).
EN55022
Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which case
the user may be required to take adequate measures.
S
AFE TY
WARNING: Service to this unit can be made only by factory authorized personnel. Failure to observethis caution can
result in malfunction to the unit as well as electrocution to personnel.
Avertissement: Cet appareil ne peut être examiné ou réparé que par un employé autorisé du fabricant. Si cette consigne
n’est pas respectée, il y a risque de panne et d’électrocution.
Vo rs ic h t: Dieses Gerät darf nur durch das bevollmächtigte Kundendienstpersonal der fabrik instandgehalten werden. Die
Nichtbeachtung dieser Vorschrift kann zu Fehlfunktionen des Gerätes führen und das Personal durch Stromschläge
gefährden.

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Safety
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Service Personnel Warning
The DYNASTAR 1500 may be AC or DC powered. Remove all power connections atthecircuit panel before removing the
unit.
The installation of this product must comply with all applicable codes and practices specified by the country,city, and
operating company in which it is installed.
Conformité UL (E.-U. et Canada)
Dans le cas des unités devant fonctionner sous 120 V c.a., utilisez un cordon d’alimentation homologue UL constitué au
minimum d’un cordon de calibre 14 AWG (0,83 mm3) de type SVT ou SJT à trois conducteurs d’une longueur maximale
de 15 pieds muni d’une prise à lames parallèles avec mise à la terre et pouvant supporter 15 A à125 V. Dans le cas des
unités devant fonctionner sous 250 V c.a. conformément aux normes internationales, utilisez un cordon d’alimentation
homologue UL constitué au minimum d’un cordon de calibre 14AWG (0,83 mm3) muni d’une prise avec mise à la terre
pouvant supporter 15 A à 240 V, marqué HAR et conforme aux normes de securité en vigueur dans le pays où le materiel
doit être utilisé.
Grounding
This equipment is equipped with an external grounding bolt (#10/32 UNF-2B). All units requiring grounding, use a
grounding wire a minimum size of 14 AWG at a maximum length of five feet. The ground lug bolt should be torqued to 32
inch pounds.
Industry Canada Warnings Avis d’Industrie Canada
Notice:
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is
permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local
telecommunications company. The equipment must also be
installed using an acceptable method of connection. The
customer should be aware that compliance with the above
conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some
situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a
representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or
alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment
malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company
cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.
Avis:
Avant d’installer ce matériel, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer qu’il est
permis de le raccorder aux installations de l’entreprise locale
de télécommunication. Le matériel doit également être installé
en suivant une méthode acceptée de raccordement.L’abonné
ne doit pas oublier qu’il est possible que la conformité aux
conditions énoncées ci-dessus n’empêche pas la dégradation
du service dans certaines situations.
Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être
coordonnées par un représentant désigné par le fournisseur.
L’entreprise de télécommunications peut demander à
l’utilisateurde débrancher un appareil à la suite de réparations
ou de modifications effectuées par l’utilisateur ou à cause de
mauvais fonctionnement.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical
ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines, and
internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected
together. The precaution may be particularly important in rural
areas.
Pour sa propre protection, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer que tous
les filsde mise à la terre de la source d’énergie électrique, des
lignes téléphoniques et descanalisations d’eau métalliques,s’il
y en a, sont raccordés ensemble. Cette précaution est
particulièrement importante dans les régions rurales.

DECLARATIONS
Contacting Dymec
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ONTACTING
D
YMEC
By Mail:
Dymec, Inc.
25 Commerce Way #1
North Andover, MA 01845
Telephone:
978.688-8807
Fax:
978.688-8771
Website:
www.dymec.com
Email:
[e-mail]
Customer support representatives are available during normal business hours, 8 - 5pm EST.

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D ECLARATIONS
Document Notice .................................................................................................................................................................................. i
Copyright ................................................................................................................................................................................ i
Rights ....................................................................................................................................................................................... i
Part Number Information .................................................................................................................................................... i
Revision History .................................................................................................................................................................... i
Warranty ................................................................................................................................................................................................. ii
Limitation Of Liability ......................................................................................................................................................................... ii
Patents ................................................................................................................................................................................................... iii
Return Of quipment ......................................................................................................................................................................... iii
Compliance Notices ............................................................................................................................................................................ iii
FCC Part 15 .......................................................................................................................................................................... iii
ACTA TIA/ IA IS-968A (Formerly FCC Part 68) ...................................................................................................... iv
IC CS03 (Industry Canada) ................................................................................................................................................ iv
N55022 ............................................................................................................................................................................... iv
Safety ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... iv
Service Personnel Warning ................................................................................................................................................. v
Conformité UL ( .-U. et Canada) ..................................................................................................................................... v
Grounding ............................................................................................................................................................................. v
Contacting Dymec ............................................................................................................................................................................... vi
P
REFACE
About This Manual ..............................................................................................................................................................................xi
Conventions ......................................................................................................................................................................................... xii
Related Documents ............................................................................................................................................................................ xii
Web Access .......................................................................................................................................................................................... xii
Comments ............................................................................................................................................................................................ xii
C
HAPTER
1: DYNASTAR 2000 SECURE TERMINAL SERVER P
RODUCT
O
VERVIEW
1.1 Principal Features And Benefits ..........................................................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Terminal Server Overview ...................................................................................................................................................1-2
1.2.1 Local Terminal Server..........................................................................................................................................1-2
1.2.2 Reverse Terminal Server ......................................................................................................................................1-3
1.2.3 Back-to-Back Terminal Server ............................................................................................................................1-3
1.3 IP Routing ..............................................................................................................................................................................1-3
1.4 DS2000-TS Management Features .....................................................................................................................................1-4
1.4.1 DynaStar Supervisor .............................................................................................................................................1-4
1.4.2 L Ds and Alarms .................................................................................................................................................1-4
1.4.3 SNMP and MIBs ..................................................................................................................................................1-4
1.4.4 Security ...................................................................................................................................................................1-4

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C HAPTER 2: S UPERVISOR O VERVIEW
2.1 Supervisor .............................................................................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 Universal Commands For Supervisor Menu Navigation ............................................................................................... 2-1
2.2.1 Command Notation ............................................................................................................................................ 2-1
2.2.2 Navigation ............................................................................................................................................................. 2-2
2.2.3 Saving Changes..................................................................................................................................................... 2-2
2.3 Accessing the D naStar Supervisor ................................................................................................................................... 2-3
2.3.1 Accessing the S stem Operator Console......................................................................................................... 2-3
2.3.2 Logging In ............................................................................................................................................................. 2-4
2.4 Supervisor Menus ................................................................................................................................................................. 2-5
2.4.1 Port Menus ............................................................................................................................................................ 2-7
2.4.2 Network Menus ................................................................................................................................................... 2-9
2.4.3 S stem Menus ....................................................................................................................................................... 2-9
2.4.4 Securit Menus ................................................................................................................................................... 2-11
C HAPTER 3: C ONFIGURATION B ASICS
3.1 Terminal Server Configuration Example .......................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.1 Assigning an IP Address to the S stem for Terminal Server Functionalit ............................................... 3-2
3.1.2 Configure the Serial Ports for Terminal Server............................................................................................... 3-3
C HAPTER 4: T ROUBLESHOOTING AND S OFTWARE M AINTENANCE
4.1 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.1 Port ......................................................................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.2 Network ................................................................................................................................................................. 4-2
4.1.3 Buffer Usage ......................................................................................................................................................... 4-2
4.2 Boot Process .......................................................................................................................................................................... 4-3
4.3 Initializing an IP Address .................................................................................................................................................... 4-4
4.4 Software Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................................... 4-5
4.4.1 FTP Commands ................................................................................................................................................... 4-6
4.4.2 TFTP Commands ................................................................................................................................................ 4-7
4.4.3 Creating a Compressed Configuration File...................................................................................................... 4-7
4.4.4 Placing a Compressed Configuration File on a DS2000-TS ........................................................................ 4-9
4.4.5 Placing a Software Load on a DS2000-TS .................................................................................................... 4-10
4.4.6 Reinitializing the S stem ................................................................................................................................... 4-11
4.4.7 Deleting Files from the DS2000-TS .............................................................................................................. 4-12
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PPENDIX
A: P
ORT
F
UNCTIONS
A.1 Port Menus ............................................................................................................................................................................A-2
A.1.1 Functions for Port n Menu ................................................................................................................................A-3
A.2 Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................................A-5
A.2.1 Ethernet Port Configuration ..............................................................................................................................A-5
A.2.2 As nc Port Configuration ...................................................................................................................................A-6
A.2.3 Virtual PAD Configuration ................................................................................................................................A-9
A.2.4 Console Port Configuration ............................................................................................................................ A-10
A.3 Statistics ............................................................................................................................................................................... A-12
A.3.1 Ethernet Port Statistics .................................................................................................................................... A-12
A.3.2 Serial Port Statistics .......................................................................................................................................... A-14

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A.3.3 Console Port Statistics ......................................................................................................................................A-15
A.4 Disable, Enable, Bus , And Initialize Ports ...................................................................................................................A-18
A.5 Protocol Monitoring ..........................................................................................................................................................A-19
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PPENDIX
B: N
ETWORK
C
OMMANDS
B.1 Networking Setup And Status Menu .................................................................................................................................B-3
B.2 Router (IP) .............................................................................................................................................................................B-4
B.2.1 Assign IP Addresses And Protocols .................................................................................................................B-5
B.2.2 IP Routes Displa ................................................................................................................................................B-6
B.2.3 Static Routing ....................................................................................................................................................... B-6
B.2.4 IP Filters ................................................................................................................................................................B-7
B.2.5 TCP/IP Status ....................................................................................................................................................B-10
B.2.6 DHCP ..................................................................................................................................................................B-11
B.2.7 Virtual Private Networks ..................................................................................................................................B-16
B.3 Terminal Server ...................................................................................................................................................................B-23
B.4 As nc Services .....................................................................................................................................................................B-26
B.4.1 PAD Profiles ......................................................................................................................................................B-26
B.4.2 Logon Screen ......................................................................................................................................................B-32
A PPENDIX C: S YSTEM F UNCTIONS
C.1 S stem Functions And Commands ...................................................................................................................................C-2
C.2 Code Versions .......................................................................................................................................................................C-2
C.3 Restarting the DS2000-TS .................................................................................................................................................C-3
C.3.1 Cold Restart ..........................................................................................................................................................C-3
C.3.2 Warm Restart ........................................................................................................................................................C-4
C.3.3 Reinitialize .............................................................................................................................................................C-4
C.4 Event Log ..............................................................................................................................................................................C-5
C.5 Buffer Usage ..........................................................................................................................................................................C-6
C.6 S stem Name and Herald ....................................................................................................................................................C-7
C.7 Date & Time .........................................................................................................................................................................C-8
C.8 SNMP .....................................................................................................................................................................................C-9
A PPENDIX D: S ECURITY C OMMANDS
D.1 Securit .................................................................................................................................................................................. D-2
D.2 Password Change ................................................................................................................................................................ D-3
D.3 Define Access Permissions ................................................................................................................................................ D-4
D.4 Securit Options .................................................................................................................................................................. D-6

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REFACE
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BOUT
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HIS
M
ANUAL
This manual provides the Administrator with instructions to configure, monitor and maintain the
DYNASTAR 2000 SECURE TERMINAL SEVER (DS2000-TS).This manual contains: a basic description of the
DS2000-TS uses, the basics of using the Supervisor application and the hierarchical menu structure, and
instructions for configuring the DS2000-TS for specific applications. The specific applications and
configuration cover IP Routing andTerminal Server operation. The Appendices define each menu option in
the Supervisor application. The chapters are presented as follows:
Chapter 1,“DYNASTAR 2000 SECURE TERMINAL SERVER Product Overview” - This chapter describes the
specific features of the DS2000-TS.
Chapter 2,“Supervisor Overview” - This chapter describes the Supervisor application menu hierarchy and
defines each of the higher level sub-menus and how to configure, monitor, and control theDS2000-TS. This
chapter also includes methods for navigating through the menus, Login procedures and an overview of the
Supervisor main subsections.
Chapter 3,“Configuration Basics” - This chapter describes the basics of configuring the DS2000-TS for IP
Routing and Terminal Server setup.
Chapter 4,“Troubleshooting and Software Maintenance” - This chapter explains how to check for
configuration and status information relating to the network and device. Also included are some basic
instructions for using tftp and ftp commands for software maintenance.
Appendix A,“Port Functions” - This appendix describes the Port Menu hierarchy and, using menu screen
illustrations, defines the fields and capabilities for each.
Appendix B,“Network Commands” - This appendix describes the Network Menu hierarchy and, using
menu screen illustrations, defines the fields and capabilities for each.
Appendix C,“System Functions” - This appendix describes the Security Menu hierarchy and, using menu
screen illustrations, defines the fields and capabilities for each.
Appendix D,“Security Commands” - This appendix describes the System Menu hierarchy and, using menu
screen illustrations, defines the fields and capabilities for each.

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Conventions
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ONVENTIONS
One common convention used throughout the manual is the use of calloutsinterspersed in the text of the
document. These callouts, shown and described below, draw the user’s attention to a condition or situation
that may require action or at least awareness. All callouts appear immediately before the step to which the
callout information pertains. The callouts are listed below with descriptions of their uses and information
content in the text fields.
R
ELATED
D
OCUMENTS
•None
W
EB
A
CCESS
All of the DYNASTAR 2000 manuals are also available in .pdf format on the Dymec website,
www.dymec.com.
C
OMMENTS
If you find an error or have a helpful tip on the layout or informational content of this or any other Dymec
manual please feel free to contact us via email with any problems or helpful information. All enquiries will
be responded to with a correction or whatever resolution is required. Please make all comments to
[e-mail] or phone a support engineer at [phone].
&
&&
&NOTE: Notes are to provide the user with helpful information pertaining to an upcoming step
or action. Not following the information contained in a Note will not adversely affect the
operation of the unit but following the note may save time or increase the understanding of
the user.
CAUTION: Cautions inform the user that a condition may exist such that inaction may cause
the system to operate poorly or cause the system to cease operating.

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The DYNASTAR 2000 SECURE TERMINAL SERVER is a purpose-built networking platform for distributed
industrial automation applications. This chapter provides an overview of the primary features and
benefits of the product and describes the Terminal Server networking service.
1.1 P
RINCIPAL
F
EATURES
A
ND
B
ENEFITS
The DYNASTAR 2000 SECURE TERMINAL SERVER (DS2000-TS) is a multi-function, multi-protocol
networking platform that is purpose-built for distributed industrial automation applications such as
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. The DS2000-TS operates effectively in
extremely harsh environmental conditions such as those within power utility substations, pumping stations,
treatment plants and transportation systems. This robustness is primarily due to extended range
specifications in areas such as electromagnetic interference, temperature, and electrical surges. Most other
networking products will fail when facing these conditions.
The DS2000-TS combines the capabilities of an Async-to-TCP/IP Terminal Server and an IP Router in a
single integrated device. This feature set, depicted in Figure 1-1, is used primarily in aTerminal Server
application as explained in the next section.
Figure 1-1. DS2000-TS Functional Integration
S1 Sn
S2 E0
DynaStar 2000 Secure Terminal Server
Ethernet Connection Serial Devices
Ethernet Router Terminal Server

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The DS2000-TS's device integration provides investment and operational savingscompared to alternative
solutions involving multiple less-integrated devices. Investment savings include both acquisition cost as
well as space allocation and engineering requirements. Power system requirements are consolidated and
simplified, with the DS2000-TS supporting direct feeds from a wide range of DC power sources commonly
used at industrial sites. Operational savings come from reduced maintenance and administration, including
having fewer different software-based devices to coordinate for network configuration, diagnostics and
software upgrades.
1.2 T
ERMINAL
S
ERVER
O
VERVIEW
The DS2000-TS Terminal Server feature is typically used to enable a host-computer application based on
TCP/IP protocol to communicate with remote industrial devices that have an Async serial network interface
(see Figure 1-2). All communication is in IP-format from the central host to/from the remote site. The
DS2000-TS Terminal Server feature at the remote site disassembles each TCP/IP packet and provides an
Async serial stream to the remote device. In the reverse direction, Async responses from the device are
assembled into TCP/IP packets, appropriately addressed and routed to the host application. More
specifically, all traffic on a DS2000-TS serial interface is mapped to/from an IP address and a specific TCP/
IP port or socket number.
Figure 1-2. Local Terminal Server
There are several variations of the Terminal Server application, described in the following paragraphs.
1.2.1 Local Terminal Server
This is the typical application involving a local IP-host, i.e., a host collocated with the serial devices and
attached to a DS2000-TS port either directly or via a Local Area Network (LAN). The IP host may be a
distributed application server or a PC-based HMI device at the remote site.
Serial Devices
TCP/IP
Ethernet Host
Application
S1
S6 S5
S2 S3
S S7
S4
DynaStar 2000-TS
IP addr: x.x.x.x
Socket #s, e.g.: 10101,
10102, ...10132

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1.2.2 Reverse Terminal Server
This application has the same physical topology as the Local Terminal Server, but the communications
connection is initiated on-demand by the Serial device, rather than by the host application. This requires
that the DS2000-TS formulate a TCP/IP session request to the host on behalf of the serial device. In the
DS2000-TS, this is configured as an “Async-IP” terminal server connection, as differentiated from the more
common and default “IP-Async” terminal server connection.
1.2.3 Back-to-Back Terminal Server
This application uses twoTerminal Server capabilities at both the host end and async-device end of the
connection, providing serial interfaces to both the host system and remote device. The devices may be
attached to the same DS2000-TS or to different DS2000-TSs connected over a network. Back-to-Back
terminal server allows end-to-end serial connections to be consolidated onto an all IP-oriented network
infrastructure, keeping with the spirit of “IP Convergence,” at least at the transport layer of the network. In
this configuration, the host end connection would typically use an “Async-IP” connection type, initiating the
TCP/IP session. The other industrial device would be connected to a DS2000-TS using the default “IP-
Async” Terminal Server as described above.
The principal variant of Terminal Server used with the DS2000-TS is the Local Terminal Server.
Configuration guidelines for this service are provided in Chapter 3.
1.3 IP R
OUTING
The DS2000-TS includes an integral IP router capability that enables a number of applications and
enhancements to reliability and security.
IP Routing can be used locally within a site. Local routing is an alternative to layer-2 Ethernet switching
among Ethernet ports. IP routing provides communication among devices in different Ethernet VLANs and
can provide additional network security using IP address filtering and IPsec encryption.
IP Routing is also used by theTerminal Server application described above. The Terminal Server feature
converts Async serial communications to/from IP packets. IP routing provides routing of these packets
either locally or remotely.
The default mode for IP routing uses the RIP protocol to exchange available route information with adjacent
routers. Advanced features available with IP Routing include:
•IP address filtering (selective blocking of permitted sources and destinations)
•VPNs using IPsec with DES or 3DES encryption
•Static routing (explicit next hops, not using a routing protocol like RIP)
•DHCP client and server (automatic assignment of IP addresses)
The Configuration Basics described in Chapter 3 deal primarily with default IP routing usingRIP,
supporting Terminal Server traffic. Other IP Routing features are described primarily in the reference
sections of Appendix B.

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1.4 DS2000-TS M
ANAGEMENT
F
EATURES
This section provides summaries of selected management capabilities for all DS2000-TS services.
1.4.1 DynaStar Supervisor
Chapter 3 provides details on the DynaStar Supervisory application. This menu-based management
application supports configuration, diagnostics, performance monitoring and security functions for the
DS2000-TS. The Supervisor is accessed over the local console port or remotely via an IP network.
1.4.2 LEDs and larms
The DS2000-TS has a number of visual alarm and status indicators implemented as LEDs on the wiring
panel of the device. There is also an alarm port that provides a hard contact status indication of major system
failure.
1.4.3 SNMP and MIBs
The DS2000-TS provides an SNMP MIB interface for status, statistics and provisioning. Alarms may be
formatted as SNMP traps to central network management systems.
1.4.4 Security
A number of security options are available for management interfaces to the DS2000-TS. Management
access security includes both logical access (e.g., IP address filtering, IPsec/VPN), and multi-level password
protections. Management data may be encrypted using IPsec with DES or 3DES.

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This chapter provides an overview of the management application included in all DynaStars to
configure, administer, and troubleshoot the equipment and the network. The following sections
introduce the management application, describe access and login procedures, provide navigation
details and common commands, outline the menu hierarchy, and provide an overview of the supervisor
capabilities.
This chapter also describes a numberof standard tasks associated with the administration of the
DYNASTAR 2000 SECURE TERMINAL SERVER in particular. These standard tasks are general in nature
and not dependent on any particular configuration of the network orinterfacing equipment.
2.1 S
UPERVISOR
The Supervisor application running on the DS2000-TS manages the device. The Supervisor application is a
hierarchical menu-driven system allowing users to manage and configure the DS2000-TS. Through the
supervisor application, the user can configure ports, services, and features; view statistics; carry out
maintenance activities and perform troubleshooting. The Supervisor application is accessible through the
local console port or by usingTelnet to connect to the DS2000-TS from the network.
2.2 U
NIVERSAL
C
OMMANDS
F
OR
S
UPERVISOR
M
ENU
N
AVIGATION
This section describes the command notation used in this manual and the methods for navigation within the
Supervisor, along with how to select configuration settings, enter or modify data, and save changes.
2.2.1 Command Notation
This manual uses the following notations and conventions:
•The names of keys are bold and contained in angle brackets, for example <Enter>
•Two keys pressed simultaneously appear in angle brackets separated by a hyphen (i.e.
<CTRL-D>)
•Commands you must enter appear in italics
•The names of menu fields also appear in boldface
•Representative text in a command line appears in italics. For example, the word filename
indicates that an actual filename should replace the italicized word.
•System messages appear in italics

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Universal Commands For Supervisor Menu Navigation
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2.2.2 Navigation
To navigate down to a submenu:
•Type the command number and press <Enter>.
- or -
•Use the cursor keys (left, right, up and down arrows) to move to the desired function, and
press <Enter>.
To return to a previous menu:
•Press the <Esc> key.
- or -
•In menus with no modifiable fields, pressing the left arrow will display the previous menu.
To navigate within a modifiable menu:
•Use the cursor keys to move around the fields
•Use the <Tab> key to send the cursor to the next modifiable field.
•Press <Tab> repeatedly to get to the Process selections field. Or, while in the leftmost field
of the screen, press the left arrow key. This sends the cursor to the bottom right corner, which
is the Process selections field. The Process selections field appears on each screen where
there are modifiable parameters and is used to save the changes to volatile memory.
Although selecting Y and pressing <Enter> in the Process selections field saves the
changes, the user must also save the changes to Flash memory.
To change a modifiable field:
•To modify fields containing multiple toggle options, move the cursor with the arrow keysor
<Tab> key until it is in the field to be modified. Pressing <Enter> toggles the parameter to
the next option. Pressing the <Enter> key repeatedly cycles through all the field options.
Moving out of the field temporarily sets the field to the value entered. The change will
become permanent when the user saves the changes.
•To enter information in a text or number field, place the cursor in the field and type the
desired information. Moving the cursor out of the field stops editing the data field, and
temporarily sets the field to the value entered. The change will become permanent when the
user saves the changes.
To edit input
•The Supervisor Console is preconfigured to use the <Backspace> and <Delete> keys for
editing characters.
2.2.3 Saving Changes
Before a change can be saved to Flash memory it must first be processed. This adds the information to the
system from which the Flash memory is updated. The Process selections field is in the lower right corner of
all modifiable menus. To process the changed configuration information, move the cursor to the Process
selections field. The Process selections field should contain a<Y> but if it is <N> type in the letter<Y> and
press the <Enter> key. If the user does not wish to save the changes made, either press <Esc> to go back to
the previous menu, or type <N> in the Process selections field and press <Enter>.