Appendix 6 - Console Server Connections - ADDER .NET User Manual

Appendix 6 - Console server connections

Certain devices (such as specialist servers, ethernet switches, etc.), use secure
RS-232 serial links for the purposes of configuration and reporting. KVM-over-IP
switches such as the AdderView CATxIP 5000 can support up to sixteen serial
connections using Serial CAM modules.
In order to maintain security, ADDER.NET uses the SSH (Secure SHell) protocol
whenever it makes connections to devices via serial links. When configuring
AdderView CATxIP 5000 units for use with serial console links (and control
by ADDER.NET) ensure that the SSH protocol is enabled and Telnet is disabled
for each serial port used. You can find details on how to do this within the
AdderView CATxIP 5000 user guide. Locate the section entitled Console server
configuration and follow it through to the Console server port configuration
page (where each port can be individually configured).
AdderView CATxIP 5000 Console Server Configuration page
To solve connection problems
In certain cases, you may find that connections to Serial CAMs fail due to them
slightly exceeding the default timeout period of 15 seconds. If you experience
such failures, extend the timeout period as follows:
1 On the ADDER.NET Manager menu bar, place your mouse pointer over
Tools and then choose Configure ADDER.NET from the drop down list.
2 Change the S3 Timeout option to 20000 (20 seconds).
AdderView CATxIP 5000 Console Server Port Configuration page
Ensure that the SSH protocol is
enabled and Telnet is disabled
for each serial port that is used in
conjunction with ADDER.NET.
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