User`s manual

DT-6061 User's Manual - Platform (Build 16.0)
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6.8 SET CONSOLE TIMEOUT
Syntax: timeout [ <number of seconds> | off ]
The timeout command is only allowed when the unit is logged in.
The DT-6061 serial console uses a three-wire interface (RD, TD, GND), and the lead state of
other signals is not relevant. This would imply that the only way to change the state of the console
is to explicitly log in or log out, or reboot which forces the console to be logged out.
For users who wish the console to automatically log off after a period of inactivity, there is a
console timer. The console timer defaults to the disabled condition, and may be activated by the
timeout command.
The <number of seconds> value must be between 30 and 1000, inclusive. To check what the
present value is, use the timeout command without any arguments, or see the timeout value in
vfy mod.
When the DT-6061 determines that the period of inactivity of the specified time has elapsed, it
automatically forces the console to log off. An INFO-level alarm is issued at that time.
6.9 SYSTEM LABEL CONFIGURATION
Syntax: label [<word> (no spaces) | none]
This command enters a label that subsequently appears as part of the system console prompt
and is used as a key for backup and retrieve directories on the backup server. The word "none"
deletes the label. (see BACKUP/RETRIEVE)
6.10 CONFIGURE THE BANNER
Syntax: banner [edit]
The banner command is only allowed if the unit is logged in.
Using the banner command, a banner that consists of up to 9 lines can be entered. The banner
is displayed when the login command is executed. When the login command is entered with the
password on the same line as the command, the banner is displayed after the login. If the login
command is used in prompted mode, the banner appears before the password prompt.
When the banner command is executed with no parameters, the entire banner is displayed, and
then the DT-6061 administrator may re-enter an entirely new banner line-by-line or use the 'DEL'
key to exit without altering the existing banner. The entire banner can also be displayed by typing
vfy banner.
To change one or more lines of text in the banner, the administrator types banner edit. The
entire banner is then displayed with line numbers. The user is prompted for which line to change.
When the user enters a line number, the system displays the corresponding banner line and
prompts for a replacement line. The user must then type in the entire text for that line followed by
a newline (enter). The user is again prompted for a line number. When finished, the user types a
newline in response to the line number prompt.
The character set allowed for the banner is not restricted by the input rules of section 6.1. Any
characters may be entered for the banner. The @, \, and backspace characters may be entered
only by preceding them with \.
6.11 REBOOTING THE DT-6061
Syntax: reboot