Avocent Cyclades OnBoard Install Manual

The following instructions will help you
install and use your SP manager.
Should you require further assistance, please
contact Avocent Technical Support.
1

Rack mounting the SP manager

For detailed rack mounting instructions, see
the installer/user guide.
2

Connecting to your network

Connect a CAT 5 cable from the 10/100BaseT
port(s) to your network. For more about the
options for configuring the public Ethernet ports,
including setting up failover, see the OnBoard
Installation Guide and Administrator Guide.
3

Connecting devices

Connected devices should not be accessible on
the public network. See preparation steps in the
installation guide.
Connect a standard Ethernet cable from a
private Ethernet port on the OnBoard appliance
to any of the following types of Ethernet ports
on the other end:
• An Ethernet port on a service processor
• An Ethernet port on a router or other device
that gives access to the device's console
• An Ethernet port on a blade server
managing multiple blade service processors
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Quick Installation Guide

Cyclades
Service Processor (SP) Manager
To install the service processor manager
5
Connecting
the power.
3
Connecting
devices.
Ethernet Device
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 SP manager. The appliance will be configured
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40 private Ethernet ports
Remote User
2
Connecting to
your network.
using a terminal or terminal emulator with session
settings of: ANSI emulation, 9600, 8, N and 1, with
no flow control.
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Console User
4
Connecting the
console server.
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