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  • Page 1 Avocent® IPSL IP Serial Device Installer/User Guide...
  • Page 2 The products covered by this instruction manual are manufactured and/or sold by Vertiv. This document is the property of Vertiv and contains confidential and proprietary information owned by Vertiv. Any copying, use or disclosure of it without the written permission of Vertiv is strictly prohibited.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.4.7 System settings 2.4.8 Certificate 2.4.9 Troubleshooting 2.4.10 Remote syslog 2.4.11 Remote authentication 2.5 Firmware 2.5.1 Firmware management 2.5.2 Firmware inventory 2.6 Media 2.6.1 Remote media 2.6.2 Virtual media Appendices Appendix A: Technical Specifications Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp.
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  • Page 5: Getting Started

    In today's edge market, as the footprint of compute, network and storage devices continues to increase, there is a growing need for remote access to IT devices. The Vertiv™ Avocent® IPSL IP serial device provides an innovative serial IP solution for simplifying remote access and troubleshooting IT devices while seamlessly scaling from edge to enterprise.
  • Page 6 LED's blink red. Do not remove the serial device during this time or else the firmware will become corrupted. The Avocent IPSL IP serial device also has a Reset button that enables you to reset the device or activate the device's locator function. Choose from the following options to utilize this button: •...

  • Page 7: Features And Benefits

    Reduced power costs and simplified cabling by leveraging Power over Ethernet (PoE). • Ability to work as a standalone serial device or as part of an integrated Vertiv™ Avocent® DSView™ solution. • Centralization and protection for your expensive IT equipment on-site while permitting remote access.
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  • Page 9: Web User Interface (Ui)

    Avocent® IPSL IP Serial Device Installer/User Guide 2 Web User Interface (UI) Once you have connected the Avocent IPSL IP serial device to a network and configured its IP address, you can directly access the serial device via its web UI. The web UI is compatible with the latest 32-bit and 64-bit versions of the following web browsers: •...

  • Page 10: Dashboard

    Click the icons in the upper right-hand corner to clear or refresh the logs. 2.3 Sessions The Avocent IPSL IP serial device provides flexible, centralized control of data center servers and virtual media of remote branch offices where trained operators may be unavailable. This flexibility allows for target device management control and secure remote access from anywhere at anytime.

  • Page 11: Configuration

    Avocent® IPSL IP Serial Device Installer/User Guide Launching a serial session The Avocent IPSL IP serial device provides remote access to your serial devices. To modify your serial communication parameters, see Serial interfaces on page 9 . To launch a serial session: From the Dashboard screen, under Serial Interfaces, move your mouse over the device you want to access.

  • Page 12: Network

    The eth0 interface reflects the link status of the one LAN ports. The USB0 network settings are applicable when you connect a computer to the Avocent IPSL IP serial device through the micro USB cable. Each interface has an individual MAC address and can be assigned an IP address via DHCP or statically.

  • Page 13: Serial Interfaces

    4. Click Apply. Once the serial interface is configured, it appears on the Dashboard screen where you can launch sessions. NOTE: To set the default values, use the Refresh icon in the upper right-hand corner. 2 Web User Interface (UI) Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp.

  • Page 14: User Management

    Avocent® IPSL IP Serial Device Installer/User Guide 2.4.4 User management Administrators can restrict port access through the permissions assigned to custom user groups. The default user for the Avocent IPSL IP serial device is an administrator. The three pre-defined user groups are as follows: • Administrator •...

  • Page 15: Certificate

    4. Check the Force IPv6 option, if desired. NOTE: FQDN addresses can be resolved to IPv6 using this field. IP addresses are automatically identified as IPv4 and IPv6. 5. Click Submit. 2 Web User Interface (UI) Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp.

  • Page 16: Remote Syslog

    From the Configuration - Remote Authentication screen, authentication methods can be implemented to ensure the security of your system and users. NOTE: The authentication method configured for the Avocent IPSL IP serial device is used for the authentication of any user who attempts to login through SSH or the web UI.

  • Page 17: Firmware

    2. Click on the drop-down arrow next to Reset To Defaults Action and select one of these options: • ResetAll • PreserveNetwork • PreserveNetworkAndUsers 3. Click OK. The device reboots immediately. 2 Web User Interface (UI) Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp.

  • Page 18: Firmware Inventory

    From the left-hand sidebar, click Firmware - Firmware Inventory. Here you will find information regarding the primary firmware and failover firmware. This information includes the name, version, and status of the firmware. NOTE: Ensure the Avocent IPSL IP serial device is in Standalone mode. Figure 2.5 Firmware Management Overview To update the primary firmware or failover firmware: Click the Update button under the respective firmware section.

  • Page 19: Media

    5. Enter the credentials (username and password). 6. Click Mount Image Path. NOTE: Once the physical drive or image is mapped, it can be used on the remote target device. 2 Web User Interface (UI) Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp.

  • Page 20: Virtual Media

    To map an .iso image, files, or a folder: From the left-hand sidebar, click Media - Virtual Media - CD/DVD Image. 2. Drag and drop an .iso image file. Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp. 2 Web User Interface (UI)
  • Page 21 From the Virtual Media menu, under the mapped drive click the Unmap button. 2. At the prompt, click OK. This action unmaps the drive from the target device. 2 Web User Interface (UI) Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp.
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  • Page 23: Appendices

    Avocent® IPSL IP Serial Device Installer/User Guide Appendices Appendix A: Technical Specifications Table A.1 Avocent IPSL IP Serial Device Technical Specifications Item Value Ports Network 2 x 1G LAN ports - 1 x PoE, 1 x Service Processor connectivity Serial 1 x USB-A, 2 x RJ-45...
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  • Page 26 Vertiv.com | Vertiv Headquarters, 505 N Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43082 USA ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp. All rights reserved. Vertiv™ and the Vertiv logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vertiv Group Corp. All other names and logos referred to are trade names, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. While every precaution has been taken to ensure accuracy and completeness here, Vertiv Group Corp.