Avocent Cyclades CS Quick Installation Manual

The following instructions will help you
install and use your console server.
Should you require further assistance, please
see the Cyclades CS Installation/
Administration/User Guide.
1

Rack mounting the console server

For detailed rack mounting instructions, see
the Cyclades CS Installation/Administration/
User Guide.
2

Connecting to your network

Connect a CAT 5 cable from the 10/100BaseT
port to your network. For detailed remote user
configuration instructions, see the Cyclades CS
Installation/Administration/User Guide.
3

Connecting devices

Using CAT 5 cables and DB9 or DB25 console
adaptors, connect the desired serial devices to
the serial ports on the console server.
4

Connecting to the Console port

Using one of the supplied RJ-45 console
adaptors, connect a terminal or server to the
Console port on the console server. The console
server will be configured using a terminal or
terminal emulator with session settings of:
9600, 8, N and 1, with no flow control.
5
Connecting the power cable(s)
and powering the console server and
connected devices
Attach the supplied power cable to the console
server. Attach the other end of the cable to an
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Quick Installation Guide
Cyclades
Console Server
To install the Cyclades CS console server
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Device with Console Port
AC power source. Then turn the console server and
all connected devices on.
6
Logging in and changing the
root password
Log in to the console server as root, with the default
password of avocent.
WARNING: For security reasons, it is
recommended that you change the default
password by entering passwd at the command
prompt and following the on-screen instructions.
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Configuring network parameters

At the command prompt, enter wiz to launch
the configuration wizard. Follow the on-screen
instructions to configure network parameters.
Once completed, you can confirm the configuration
by entering ifconfig. The console server is now
configured, ready to accept users and ports, and is
accessible through both the CLI and Web Manager
Interface. See the Cyclades CS Installation/
Administration/User Guide for information on adding
users and ports.
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