Western Telematic IPS-15 - Manual (Page 45)

6.5. The Automated Mode
The Automated Mode allows the IPS to execute switching and
reboot commands, without displaying menus or generating response
messages. Automated Mode is designed to allow the IPS to be
controlled by a device which can generate commands to control
power switching functions without human intervention.
When the Automated Mode is enabled, the /ON, /OFF, /BOOT, and
/X commands are executed without a "Sure?" confirmation prompt
and without command response messages; the only reply to these
commands is the "IPS>" prompt, which is displayed when the
command is complete.
Note that although the 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 IPS without operator intervention, and therefore does not
specifically apply to a GUI style, Web Browser Interface. When the
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 IPS 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 IPS configuration menus,
it is recommended to enable and configure the IP
Security Function as described in Section 5.3.3.1.
To enable/disable the Automated Mode, access the General
Parameters menu (see Section 5.3.1) and then set the "Automated
Mode" option to the "On" state. When the Automated Mode is
enabled, IPS functions will change as follows:
1. All Password Security Suppressed: When a user attempts to
access the command mode, the password prompt will not be
displayed at either the Console Port or 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.
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Section 6: Operation