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  • Page 1 Cyclades ® Installation/Administration/User Guide...
  • Page 2 FCC Warning Statement The Cyclades ACS advanced console server has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 3: Console Server

    Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Avocent, the Avocent logo, The Power of Being There, DSView and Cyclades are registered trademarks of Avocent Corporation or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 4 Instructions This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Dangerous Voltage This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABL E OF CONTEN TS Table of Contents List of Tables ........................vii List of Figures ......................... xi Chapter 1: Introduction ....................1 Overview ............................1 Connectors on the ACS Console Server .................... 1 Accessing the ACS Console Server and Connected Devices ............. 2 Web Manager.............................
  • Page 6 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Making a direct connection to configure the network parameters........... 14 Powering up the console server and the connected devices............. 15 Performing basic network configuration using the wiz command ........... 16 Adding users and configuring ports using the Web Manager ..........20 Other Methods of Accessing the Web Manager................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Step 6: System Log ........................... 50 Chapter 6: Applications....................53 Configuring the Console Server in Expert Mode................53 Overview of menus and forms....................53 Applications Menu and Forms......................55 Connect ............................. 55 IPDU Power Management ....................... 56 Applications - IPDU Power Mgmt.
  • Page 8 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Configuring authentication for console server logins ............117 Security Profiles..........................124 Security certificates ........................ 128 Chapter 9: Ports Menu and Forms ................131 Physical Ports ..........................131 Virtual Ports ..........................152 Ports Status ............................ 155 Ports Statistics ..........................

  • Page 9: List Of Tables

    LIS T OF T A BL ES List of Tables Table 1.1: ACS Console Server Connectors ..................2 Table 1.2: Authentication Methods Supported .................. 4 Table 1.3: Add Rule and Edit Rule Option Definitions ..............7 Table 1.4: TCP Protocol Option Definitions..................7 Table 1.5: Common Administrator Tasks for Configuring Software..........
  • Page 10 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Table 6.4: Expert - Applications - Ipdu Power Mgmt - View IPDUs Info Description....61 Table 6.5: IPDU Power Mgmt Configuration Description ............. 63 Table 6.6: Conventions Used in Specifying Outlets for User Accessibility........68 Table 6.7: Outlet Designations on Daisy-chained IPDUs (PM10 shown)........
  • Page 11 List of Tables Table 8.5: Enabled Services to Access the Serial Ports Under Each Security Profile....125 Table 8.6: Enabled Protocols for Each Security Profile Shown with a Check Mark....126 Table 9.1: Connections Protocols When Serial Port is Connected to Device Console Port ..133 Table 9.2: Available Connection Protocols When Terminal is Connected to a Serial Port ..
  • Page 12 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide...

  • Page 13: List Of Figures

    L IS T O F F IG URE S List of Figures Figure 1.1: Front of the ACS Console Server ................1 Figure 1.2: ACS Console Server Connectors ................. 1 Figure 2.1: Placement of Mounting Brackets (Forward Mounting Configuration Shown) ..13 Figure 2.2: Configuration Wizard Screen.
  • Page 14 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Figure 6.8: Applications - PMD Configuration ................65 Figure 6.9: PMD Configuration - Outlet Groups................. 66 Figure 6.10: PMD Configuration - Users Management .............. 67 Figure 6.11: Various Outlet Designations on Daisy-chained IPDUs .......... 69 Figure 6.12: Expert - Applications - Terminal Profile Menu............
  • Page 15 List of Figures xiii Figure 7.30: Expert - Static Routes Add and Edit Dialog Boxes - Network Route ....110 Figure 7.31: Expert - Static Routes Add and Edit Dialog Boxes - Host Route ......110 Figure 8.1: Expert - Security - Users and Groups Form............113 Figure 8.2: Expert - Security - Active Ports Sessions..............
  • Page 16 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide...

  • Page 17: Chapter 1: Introduction

    CHA PTER Introduction Overview ® Each model in the Cyclades ACS advanced console server family is a 1U appliance serving as a single access point for accessing and administering servers and other devices, supporting both IPv4 and IPv6 protocols. The following figure shows the front of the console server. Figure 1.1: Front of the ACS Console Server Connectors on the ACS Console Server The following figure depicts the connectors on the back of a typical ACS console server.

  • Page 18: Accessing The Acs Console Server And Connected Devices

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide NOTE: The number of serial ports and power supplies depends on the model. Table 1.1: ACS Console Server Connectors Number Description Power connection. This may be single or dual power. Dual power requires two power cords.

  • Page 19: Prerequisites For Using The Web Manager

    Regular users have limited access to the Web Manager features. Security The Cyclades ACS advanced console server includes a set of security profiles that consists of predefined parameters to control access to the console server and its serial ports. This feature provides more control over the services that are active at any one time.

  • Page 20: Authentication

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide NOTE: The Default security profile parameters are the same as the Moderate profile. Authentication The ACS console server supports a number of authentication methods to assist the administrator with user management. Authentication can be performed locally or with a remote server, such as RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP or Kerberos.

  • Page 21: Ipv6

    Chapter 1: Introduction Table 1.2: Authentication Methods Supported (Continued) Authentication Type Definition OTP/Local Uses the local password if the OTP password fails. Radius Authentication is performed using a Radius authentication server. Radius/Local Radius authentication is tried first, switching to Local if unsuccessful. RadiusDownLocal Local authentication is performed only when the Radius server is down.

  • Page 22: Packet Filtering

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide The ESP and AH authentication protocols are supported. RSA Public Keys and Shared Secret are supported. For detailed information and procedures to configure a VPN connection, see VPN Connections on page 91. Packet Filtering The administrator can configure the device to filter packets like a firewall.

  • Page 23: Add Rule And Edit Rule Options

    Chapter 1: Introduction Add rule and edit rule options When you add or edit a rule, you can define any of the options described in the following table. Table 1.3: Add Rule and Edit Rule Option Definitions Filter Options Description Source IP and Mask With source IP, incoming packets are filtered for the specified IP address.

  • Page 24: Snmp

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide ICMP protocol options When you select ICMP as a protocol when specifying a rule, you can select the ICMP options available on the display. Target actions The Target is the action to be performed on an IP packet that matches all the criteria specified in a rule.

  • Page 25: Managing Users Of Connected Devices

    Facility Number pull-down menu on the Syslog form. Managing Users of Connected Devices This section provides a list of tasks that a Cyclades ACS advanced console server administrator can perform to enable access to connected devices. Configuring access to connected devices During hardware installation of the console server, the installer connects the servers, devices and any IPDUs to the serial ports.
  • Page 26 NOTE: The term IPDU is used to refer to any of these types of power devices. The ACS console server automatically recognizes and supports a Cyclades PM IPDU or Avocent SPC device when the serial port to which the power device is connected has been configured for power management.

  • Page 27: Configuring Power Management

    Chapter 1: Introduction The IPDU and port number are always followed by one or more outlet numbers in brackets: [outlets]. Commas between outlet numbers indicate multiple outlets. Hyphens indicate a range. For example, [1,5-8] specifies outlets 1, 5, 6, 7 and 8. •...

  • Page 28: Hostname Discovery

    ACS console server administrators can use the ipmitool command to manage power on IPMI devices while logged into the console server with administrative rights. The ipmitool command is documented in the Cyclades ACS Command Reference Guide. Hostname Discovery An administrator can configure hostname discovery on the console server. When hostname discovery is enabled for a serial port, the console server attempts to discover the hostname of the server connected to the port.

  • Page 29: Chapter 2: Installation

    CHA PTER Installation Important Pre-installation Requirements Before installing and configuring the console server, ensure that you have the following: • Root Access on your local UNIX machine to use the serial ports. • An appropriate terminal application for your operating system. •...

  • Page 30: Making An Ethernet Connection

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide To rack mount the console server: Install the brackets on to the front or back edges of the ACS console server using a screw driver and the screws provided with the mounting kit.

  • Page 31: Powering Up The Console Server And The Connected Devices

    Chapter 2: Installation Console server serial port pin-out information The following table provides the serial port pin-out information for the ACS console server. Table 2.1: ACS Console Server Serial Port Pin-out Pin No. Signal Name Input/Output Powering up the console server and the connected devices Perform the following procedures in the order shown to avoid problems with components on connected devices.

  • Page 32: Performing Basic Network Configuration Using The Wiz Command

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide To turn on connected devices: Turn on the power switches of the connected devices only after you have completed the physical connection to the console server. Performing basic network configuration using the wiz command The following procedure assumes that a hardware connection is made between the console server’s...

  • Page 33: Figure 2.2: Configuration Wizard Screen

    Chapter 2: Installation *********************************************************** ********* C O N F I G U R A T I O N W I Z A R D ********* *********************************************************** INSTRUCTIONS for using the Wizard: You can: 1) Enter the appropriate information for your system and press ENTER or 2) Press ENTER if you are satisfied with the value within the brackets [ ] and want to go on to the...

  • Page 34: Figure 2.3: Current Configuration Wizard Screen For Option 0 (Ipv4 Enabled)

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide *************************************************************** *********** C O N F I G U R A T I O N W I Z A R D *********** *************************************************************** Current configuration: Hostname : Rogreto Domain name : corp.company.com Primary DNS Server : 172.26.29.4...
  • Page 35 ): The Current Configuration screen is displayed. If None ( ) or Domain ( ), enter your domain name. Domain name[corp.avocent.com] : Enter the IPv4 or IPv6 address for the Primary DNS (domain name) server. Primary DNS Server[172.26.29.4] : <DNS_server_IPv4_or_IPv6_address> Press .

  • Page 36: Adding Users And Configuring Ports Using The Web Manager

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide • Secured - Disables all protocols except sshv2, HTTPS and SSH to Serial Ports. • Moderate - Enables sshv1, sshv2, HTTP, HTTPS, Telnet, SSH and Raw connections to Serial Ports, ICMP and HTTP redirection to HTTPS.

  • Page 37: Installing Pc Cards

    The front panel of the console server has two PC card slots. You can insert and configure one card in each of the slots. To see a list of supported PC cards go to http://www.avocent.com/ and follow the product links for ACS.

  • Page 38: Table 2.2: Tasks Related To Connecting Cyclades Ipdus

    IPDUs from SPC and ServerTech can be connected to and managed by the ACS console server. Special cabling and an adaptor is required for this purpose. These cables and adaptors are available from Avocent,or you can build your own cable as needed. See Console server serial port pin-out information on page 15 for this purpose.

  • Page 39: Chapter 3: Web Manager For Regular Users

    CHA PTER Web Manager for Regular Users Using the Web Manager ACS console server users perform most tasks through the Web Manager. The Web Manager runs in a browser and provides a real-time view of all equipment connected to the console server. Authorized users can use the Web Manager to access devices connected to serial ports: •...

  • Page 40: Features Of Regular User Forms

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Features of Regular User Forms The following figure shows features of the Web Manager when regular users log in. Figure 3.1: Regular User Form NOTE: The form area changes according to which menu option is selected.

  • Page 41: Connect To The Console Server

    Chapter 3: Web Manager for Regular Users Permission to access a port or perform power management is granted by the administrator when your user account is created. Connect to the console server When you click the Connect to ACS radio button on the Connect form, a Java applet viewer appears running an SSH session on the console server.

  • Page 42: Connection Protocols For Serial Ports

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Connection protocols for serial ports You can access a server or a device connected to a serial port by using the connection protocol specified for the port. The following table shows the protocols available for the serial ports.

  • Page 43: Ipdu Power Management

    Chapter 3: Web Manager for Regular Users IPDU Power Management IPDU management allows you to manage the power outlets on power management appliance products. If you have permission to manage outlets on a power management appliance, selecting the IPDU Power Mgmt. option will display a form with two tabs, Outlets Manager and View IPDUs Info.

  • Page 44: Outlets Group Ctrl

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Table 3.4: Regular User - Outlet Management Buttons (Continued) Button or icon Purpose Bulb • Lighted (yellow) • Power is on. Click to turn power off to that outlet. • Unlit (gray) bulb •...

  • Page 45: Table 3.5: Power Management Display Information By Configured Port

    Chapter 3: Web Manager for Regular Users Figure 3.4: Regular User - View IPDUs Info The following information is displayed for each port configured for power management. Table 3.5: Power Management Display Information by Configured Port Form Heading Description Example Number of Units The number of IPDUs connected to the port.

  • Page 46: Security

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Table 3.5: Power Management Display Information by Configured Port (Continued) Form Heading Description Example Maximum Detected Maximum temperature detected (Available only on selected models with temperature sensors). Clear Max Detected Use this button to refresh the currently displayed maximum Current detected current.

  • Page 47: Chapter 4: Web Manager For Administrators

    CHA PTER Web Manager for Administrators This chapter is for system administrators who use the Web Manager to configure the Cyclades ACS advanced console server and its users. For information on how to configure the console server using vi or Command Line Interface (CLI), please consult the Cyclades ACS Command Reference Guide.

  • Page 48: Common Features Of Administrator Forms

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Table 4.1: Administrator - Common Administrative Tasks (Continued) Task Where documented Select an authentication method for accessing Authentication on page 117 connected devices. Configure packet filtering. Firewall Configuration on page 99 Common Features of Administrator Forms The following figure shows the control buttons displayed at the bottom of the form when logged into the Web Manager as administrator.

  • Page 49: Logging Into The Web Manager

    Host Name: Cyclades Displays the hostname, IP address assigned during initial configuration IP Address: 192.168.48.11 and the model number of the Cyclades ACS advanced console server. Model: ACS16 Logging Into the Web Manager The following procedure describes the login process to the Web Manager and what should be expected the first time you login to console server.

  • Page 50: Overview Of Administrative Modes

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide CAUTION: It is important to change the root password as soon as possible to avoid security breaches. If another administrator is already logged in, a dialog box will prompt you to log off the other administrator before logging in.

  • Page 51: Expert Mode

    Chapter 4: Web Manager for Administrators Figure 4.2: Example of Web Manager Form in Wizard Mode Expert mode Expert is the default mode when logging in to the ACS console server. The following is a typical console server screen in Expert mode. The main difference in the interface when you switch between the two modes is the addition of a top menu bar in the Expert mode to support more detailed and customized configuration.

  • Page 52: Figure 4.3: Example Of Web Manager Form In Expert Mode

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Figure 4.3: Example of Web Manager Form in Expert Mode...

  • Page 53: Chapter 5: Configuring The Acs Console Server In Wizard Mode

    CHA PTER Configuring the ACS Console Server in Wizard Mode Step 1: Security Profile A security profile consists of a set of parameters that can be configured in order to have more control over the services active at any time. Pre-defined security profiles There are three pre-defined security profiles: •...

  • Page 54: Table 5.1: Wizard - Serial Port Enabled Services For Each Security Profile

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide The following tables illustrate the properties for each of the security profiles. The enabled services in each profile are designated with a check mark. Table 5.1: Wizard - Serial Port Enabled Services for Each Security Profile...

  • Page 55: Figure 5.1: Administrator - Physical Ports Factory Settings

    Chapter 5: Configuring the ACS Console Server in Wizard Mode The first step to configure your ACS console server is to select a security profile. One of the following situations is applicable when you boot the console server. • The ACS console server is starting for the first time or after a reset to factory default. In this situation when you boot the console server and log in as an administrator to the Web Manager, a security warning dialog box appears.

  • Page 56: Figure 5.2: Wizard - Step 1: Security Profile Form

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide To select or configure a security profile: The following procedure assumes you have installed a new console server at your site or you have reset the unit to factory default. Enter the assigned IP address of the console server in your browser and login as an administrator.

  • Page 57: Step 2: Network Settings

    Chapter 5: Configuring the ACS Console Server in Wizard Mode Figure 5.3: Custom Security Profile Dialog Box CAUTION: Take the required precautions to understand the potential impacts of each individual service configured under the Custom profile. NOTE: It is not possible to continue working in the Web Manager without selecting a security profile. A reminder dialog box will appear if you attempt to navigate to other sections of the Web Manager.

  • Page 58: Figure 5.4: Wizard - Step 2: Network Settings - Dhcp Disabled

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide If the DHCP is disabled, the form appears as shown in the following figure. Figure 5.4: Wizard - Step 2: Network Settings - DHCP Disabled If the DHCP is enabled, the following form appears.

  • Page 59: Step 3: Port Profile

    Chapter 5: Configuring the ACS Console Server in Wizard Mode Step 3: Port Profile Selecting Step 3: Port Profile displays a form for configuring the Console Access Profile (CAS). The protocol used to access the serial ports can be configured in this form. Figure 5.6: Wizard - Step 3: Port Profile In Wizard mode, the system assumes that all devices will be connected to the serial ports with the same parameter values.

  • Page 60: Step 4: Access

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Table 5.4: Port Profile Setup Options (Continued) Parameter Options Description Parity None [Default] Must match the parity used by the devices connected to all serial ports. Even Baud Rate (Kbps) 9600 [Default] Must match the baud rates of the devices Options range from 2400–921600...

  • Page 61: Figure 5.7: Wizard - Step 4: Access

    Chapter 5: Configuring the ACS Console Server in Wizard Mode In addition, administrative privileges can be granted to added users by adding the user accounts to an admin group, enabling them to administer the connected devices without the ability to change the configuration of the console server.

  • Page 62: Table 5.5: Wizard - Add User Dialog: Field Names And Definitions

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide The following table defines the information required in the fields. Table 5.5: Wizard - Add User Dialog: Field Names and Definitions Field name Definition User Name The username for the account being added.

  • Page 63: Step 5: Data Buffering

    Chapter 5: Configuring the ACS Console Server in Wizard Mode Enter the default shell in the Shell field (optional). Enter comments to identify the user’s role or configuration in the Comments field (optional). Click OK. Click the apply changes button. To delete a user: Select Step 3: Access.

  • Page 64: Figure 5.10: Wizard - Step 5: Data Buffering [Local]

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide The following figure shows the form when Enable Data Buffering is checked and the Destination is set to Local. Figure 5.10: Wizard - Step 5: Data Buffering [Local] The following figure shows the form when the data buffering Destination is set to Remote.

  • Page 65: Table 5.6: Wizard - Data Buffering Field Names And Definitions

    Chapter 5: Configuring the ACS Console Server in Wizard Mode The following table provides description for each field whether local or remote destination is selected. Table 5.6: Wizard - Data Buffering Field Names and Definitions Field name Definition Destination Where the buffer files should be stored. Local, for example, Flash or Remote on a server.

  • Page 66: Step 6: System Log

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Select a location for the data files from the Destination pull-down menu (either Local or Remote). Additional pull-down menus and fields appear, depending on which destination is selected. When the destination is local, perform the following steps.
  • Page 67 Chapter 5: Configuring the ACS Console Server in Wizard Mode NOTE: To configure syslog with data buffering features for specific ports, switch to the Expert mode, Ports - Physical Ports - Modify Selected Ports - Data Buffering. Before setting up syslogging, make sure a pre-configured syslog server is available on the same network as the console server.
  • Page 68 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide...

  • Page 69: Chapter 6: Applications

    CHA PTER Applications Configuring the Console Server in Expert Mode Most applications require that you set the Web Manager to Expert mode. If you are in Wizard mode and need to perform advanced configuration, click the Expert button at the bottom of the left menu panel to switch to Expert mode.

  • Page 70: Table 6.1: Expert Mode Screen Elements

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Figure 6.1: Expert Mode Screen Elements Table 6.1: Expert Mode Screen Elements Number Description Top menu. Selecting any one of the top menu items will change the left navigation menu and form areas to view status or configure the related console server options or parameters.

  • Page 71: Applications Menu And Forms

    Chapter 6: Applications Applications Menu and Forms The remainder of this chapter describes the Applications menu and the related forms. The following table provides a description of the left menu panel and links to the detailed information and associated procedure. If you are in Wizard mode and need to perform advanced configuration, clicking the Expert button at the bottom of the left menu panel to switch the Web Manager to Expert mode.

  • Page 72: Ipdu Power Management

    If not, you are logged in automatically. IPDU Power Management The ACS console server recognizes and supports all Cyclades PM series IPDUs as well as Avocent SPC Switched Rack PDU and ServerTech Switched CDU IPDU products through the common interface.

  • Page 73: Figure 6.3: Expert - Applications - Ipdu Power Mgmt. - Outlets Manager

    The Show button shows details about a selected IPDU. For Avocent SPC power devices, the Outlet Name, Minimum On Time, Minimum Off Time and Wake State are displayed. For Server Technology IPDUs, the Outlet Name, Post On Delay and Wake State are displayed.

  • Page 74: Table 6.2: Expert - Outlets Manager Icons Description

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Figure 6.4: Expert - Applications - IPDU Power Mgmt. - Outlets Manager - Show Outlets The following table illustrates what each icon indicates. Table 6.2: Expert - Outlets Manager Icons Description Button Purpose Yellow bulbs indicate an outlet is switched ON.

  • Page 75: Applications - Ipdu Power Mgmt. - Outlets Group Ctrl

    To switch an outlet (or an outlet group) on or off, click its light bulb icon. NOTE: For Avocent SPC power devices or Server Technology IPDUs, an alert window prompts you that you may need to refresh your browser to view the change in the Outlets Manager. Click OK and continue.

  • Page 76: Applications - Ipdu Power Mgmt. - View Ipdus Info

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Figure 6.5: Expert - Applications - IPDU Power Mgmt - Outlet Groups Ctrl The Cycle button only can be used to cycle the entire group of outlets when all the outlets are on.

  • Page 77: Table 6.4: Expert - Applications - Ipdu Power Mgmt - View Ipdus Info Description

    Chapter 6: Applications Figure 6.6: IPDU Power Mgmt. - View IPDUs Info. Table 6.4: Expert - Applications - Ipdu Power Mgmt - View IPDUs Info Description Form Heading Description Example Either a default name or administrator-configured ID appears. i1A (serial port 1) Model The model of supported IPDU connected to the console server Cyclades PM8 IPDU...

  • Page 78: Applications - Ipdu Power Mgmt. - Configuration

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Table 6.4: Expert - Applications - Ipdu Power Mgmt - View IPDUs Info Description (Continued) Form Heading Description Example Cycle Interval The time delay in seconds for powering up subsequent outlets after a given outlet has been powered up.

  • Page 79: Table 6.5: Ipdu Power Mgmt Configuration Description

    Chapter 6: Applications Figure 6.7: Expert - Applications - IPDU Power Mgmt. - Configuration Table 6.5: IPDU Power Mgmt Configuration Description Shown Element Type Description Heading Static heading shows current IPDU name and port assignment. Model: Heading Shows the make and model of IPDU at the designated port. Text field Enter whatever name you wish for this IPDU.

  • Page 80: Applications - Ipdu Power Mgmt. - Software Upgrade

    IPDU. If a newer software version is available, you can download new software for your IPDU using the following procedure. To download Cyclades IPDU software: Use this procedure to download software from the Avocent website. Type in your http://www.avocent.com/web/en.nsf/Content/Cyclades_Download-PM...

  • Page 81: Expert - Applications - Pmd Configuration

    IPDU type. The fields are labeled: Cyclades (for Cyclades PM IPDUs), SPC (for Avocent SPC power devices) and Server Tech (for supported Server Technology IPDUs). The username and password are used to authenticate communication between the console server and the IPDU.

  • Page 82: Applications - Pmd Configuration- Outlet Groups

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Applications - PMD Configuration- Outlet Groups An administrator can select Expert - Applications - PMD Configuration - Outlet Groups to configure outlet groups. Figure 6.9: PMD Configuration - Outlet Groups Any configured outlet groups are listed in the Group column, followed by the string used to identify the group during configuration (in the form IPDU_ID[outlets] as shown).

  • Page 83: Applications - Pmd Configuration- Users Management

    Chapter 6: Applications To delete an outlet group: Click the Delete button. Select the group name you want to delete. Click OK. Applications - PMD Configuration- Users Management An administrator can select Expert - Applications - PMD Configuration - Users Management to configure users to access outlets.

  • Page 84: Table 6.6: Conventions Used In Specifying Outlets For User Accessibility

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide must be used for the permissions to be valid. The following table shows the prefix, suffix and syntax information used to specify outlets in various circumstances. Table 6.6: Conventions Used in Specifying Outlets for User Accessibility...

  • Page 85: Table 6.7: Outlet Designations On Daisy-Chained Ipdus (Pm10 Shown)

    Chapter 6: Applications Figure 6.11: Various Outlet Designations on Daisy-chained IPDUs Table 6.7: Outlet Designations on Daisy-chained IPDUs (PM10 shown) Number Description ACS console server with serial connection shown at Port 2. The IPDU can be connected to any serial port. IPDU A.

  • Page 86: Expert - Applications - Terminal Profile Menu

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide There are three different methods to specify the outlet named “myoutlet” on IPDU B. The following table describes the three methods. Table 6.8: Methods for Specifying a Specific Port on Daisy-chained IPDUs Method...

  • Page 87: Figure 6.13: Expert - Terminal Profile Menu Example

    Chapter 6: Applications For example, you can create a menu called SSH to Servers with options that launch SSH connections to several servers, as shown in the following example. Figure 6.13: Expert - Terminal Profile Menu Example To create a menu for a local server terminal: Select Expert - Applications - Terminal Profile Menu.
  • Page 88 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide...

  • Page 89: Chapter 7: Network Menu And Forms

    PC cards including modem, ISDN, GSM, CDMA, wireless LAN, Ethernet, CompactFlash and hard disk drives for data buffer storage. Go to http://www.avocent.com for a list of supported PC cards. VPN Connections Configure one or more VPN connections to other systems or console server attached devices.

  • Page 90: Host Settings

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Host Settings Use the Host Settings form to set up basic host network configuation for the types of Internet protocols you need. The three tabs across the top of the form are General, IPv4 and IPv6.

  • Page 91: Disabling And Enabling Ipv4 Or Ipv6 Protocols

    Chapter 7: Network Menu and Forms Table 7.2: Network - Host Settings General Tab Form Field (Continued) Field name Field type Description DNS Service Primary DNS Text field Enter the address of the of the domain name server. Server Secondary DNS Text field Enter the address of the backup domain name server, if used.

  • Page 92: Ipv4 Settings

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide When IPv6 is enabled, you will need to configure the following parameters and services to work in IPv6 mode: • network parameters • authentication servers • • SNMP • SNMP traps • syslog •...

  • Page 93: Ipv6 Settings

    Chapter 7: Network Menu and Forms Check DHCP (checked by default) to have the console server pull network parameters from the DHCP server. If this box is not checked (DHCP disabled), the following fields are displayed in the form. Table 7.3: Network - Host Setting - IPv4 Field Defintions Field name Field Definition Primary Address...

  • Page 94: Table 7.4: Network - Host Setting - Ipv6 Field Defintions

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide The following table provides definitions of the IPv6 form fields. Table 7.4: Network - Host Setting - IPv6 Field Defintions Field name Field Definition DHCPv6 Select None, DNS, Domain or DNS-Domain from the pull-down menu.
  • Page 95 Chapter 7: Network Menu and Forms Other interfaces All interfaces other than Ethernet, bonding and PPP will also be configured with IPv6 addresses, including all sub-interfaces and virtual interfaces such as VPN tunnels (static IPSec tunnels). The following list shows the network services that will be configured to support the IPv6 protocol: •...
  • Page 96 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide To configure IPv4 protocol: If IPv4 is enabled (tab is active) select the IPv4 tab. The IPv4 form will be displayed. If configuring IPv4 using DHCP is desired, click the DHCP checkbox. NOTE: If DHCP is enabled, all other fields on the form will not be displayed.

  • Page 97: Syslog

    Chapter 7: Network Menu and Forms Syslog When Network - Syslog is selected, the form shown in the following figure appears. Figure 7.4: Expert - Network - Syslog You can use the Syslog form to configure how the console server handles system logged messages. The Syslog form allows you to perform the following: •...

  • Page 98: Pcmcia Management

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide • To the console port for logging the messages even if no user is logged in • To all sessions where the root user is logged in • To one or more syslog servers.

  • Page 99: Figure 7.6: Pc Card Type By Slot

    NOTE: The console server supports GPRS and 1xRTT PC cards through a Generic Dial-Out application. For Configuration details refer to the Cyclades ACS Command Reference Guide. Visit the Avocent web site at http://www.avocent.com for a list of supported PC cards. To configure a PC card: Go to Network - PCMCIA Management.

  • Page 100: Table 7.5: Modem Dialog Box Fields

    NOTE: For all supported PC cards that include a checkbox for Authentication One Time Passwords Required, a full description of the One Time Password (OTP) feature can be found in the Cyclades ACS Command Reference Guide.

  • Page 101: Table 7.6: Isdn Dialog Box Fields

    Chapter 7: Network Menu and Forms NOTE: By default, the IP address of the console server is used. Only change the IP address if you have a specific reason to do so. In the Remote IP field, specify the IP address to assign to the other end of the PPP connection, if desired.

  • Page 102: Table 7.7: Gsm Dialog Box Fields

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide In the Remote IP field, specify the IP address to assign to the other end of the PPP connection, if desired. NOTE: By default, the IP address 10.0.0.1 is assigned. Only change the IP address if you have a specific reason to do so.

  • Page 103: Table 7.8: Ethernet Dialog Box Fields

    Chapter 7: Network Menu and Forms NOTE: By default, the IP address of console server is used. Only change the IP address if you have a specific reason to do so. In the Remote IP field, specify the IP address to assign to the other end of the PPP connection, if desired.

  • Page 104: Table 7.9: Compactflash / Hard Drive Dialog Box Fields

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Configuring a CompactFlash® PC card or a hard disk drive PC card You can use the PCMCIA Management form under Network to configure a CompactFlash PC card or a hard disk drive PC card. When you select CompactFlash/Hard Disk from the pull-down menu, the dialog box shown in the following figure appears.

  • Page 105: Table 7.10: Wireless Lan Dialog Box Fields

    Chapter 7: Network Menu and Forms Configuring a wireless LAN PC card You can use the PCMCIA Management form under Network to configure a Wireless LAN PC card. When you select Wireless LAN from the pull-down menu, the dialog box shown in the following figure appears.

  • Page 106: Table 7.11: Cdma Dialog Box Fields

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide In the Network Mask field, enter the netmask for the subnet. In the MyPrivateNet (ESSID) field, enter the SSID for communicating with others in your network. In the Channel field, enter a channel number.

  • Page 107: Vpn Connections

    Chapter 7: Network Menu and Forms In the Remote IP field, enter the remote IP address. From the Speed pull-down menu, select the speed defined by the specifications of the CDMA PC card you are using. In the Additional Initialization field, enter additional parameters if required by the card. To enable call back, perform the following: Check the Call Back checkbox.

  • Page 108: Figure 7.9: Expert - Vpn New/Modify Connection Dialog Box

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Figure 7.9: Expert - VPN New/Modify Connection Dialog Box The remote gateway is referred to as the Remote or Right host and the console server is referred to as the Local or Left host. If left and right are not directly connected, then you must also specify a NextHop IP address.

  • Page 109: Table 7.12: Field And Menu Options For Configuring A Vpn Connection

    Chapter 7: Network Menu and Forms The following table describes the fields and options on the form. Check with your system administrator who defined and configured the security protocols, if needed. The information must match exactly on both ends, local and remote. Table 7.12: Field and Menu Options for Configuring a VPN Connection Field Name Definition...

  • Page 110: Figure 7.10: Security Custom Profile Dialog

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Figure 7.10: Security Custom Profile Dialog To enable IPSec, click the checkbox next to IPSec. Click on OK. Click on Apply Changes. To add a VPN Connection, click the Add button. The New/Modify Connection dialog box appears.

  • Page 111: Snmp

    Chapter 7: Network Menu and Forms If RSA Key is selected, generate the key for the console server (left host) and find out the key from the remote gateway (right host). You can use copy and paste to enter the key in the RSA Key field.

  • Page 112: Figure 7.11: Expert - Network - Snmp

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Figure 7.11: Expert - Network - SNMP You can use this form to enable notifications about significant events or traps from console server to an SNMP management application, such as HP Openview, Novell NMS, IBM NetView or Sun...

  • Page 113: Table 7.13: Expert - Fields And Menu Options For Snmp Configuration

    Chapter 7: Network Menu and Forms The following table explains the required parameters to complete the SNMP form and the associated dialog boxes. Table 7.13: Expert - Fields and Menu Options for SNMP Configuration Field or Menu Option Description SysContact The email address of the console server’s administrator, for example, acs_admin@cyclades.com.

  • Page 114: Figure 7.13: Expert - New/Mod Snmp V3 Configuration Dialog Box

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Figure 7.13: Expert - New/Mod SNMP v3 Configuration Dialog Box To configure SNMP: Go to Networks - SNMP. The SNMP form appears. To enable any version of SNMP, perform the following: To add an SNMPv1/SNMPv2 entry, press the Add button under the SNMPv1/SNMPv2 Configuration table.

  • Page 115: Firewall Configuration

    Chapter 7: Network Menu and Forms NOTE: In addition to SNMP configuration described in this section, you need to make sure SNMP service is enabled and configured for one or more serial ports in order to send SNMP traps. Firewall Configuration Firewall configuration, also known as IP filtering, refers to the selective blocking of the passage of IP packets between global and local networks.

  • Page 116: Figure 7.15: Expert - Firewall Configuration Edit Chain Dialog Box

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Edit button Selecting one of the default chains and pressing the Edit button, the Edit Chain dialog box shown in the following figure appears. Figure 7.15: Expert - Firewall Configuration Edit Chain Dialog Box Only the policy can be edited for a default chain.

  • Page 117: Figure 7.18: Firewall Configuration Edit Rules For Chain_Name Form

    Chapter 7: Network Menu and Forms Adding a chain only creates a named entry for the chain. Rules must be configured for the chain after it is added to the list of chains. Edit Rules button If the Edit Rules button is pressed, a form appears with a list of headings like the one shown in the following figure.

  • Page 118: Figure 7.21: Firewall Configuration Tcp Protocol Fields And Menu Options

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Inverted checkboxes If the Inverted checkbox is enabled for the corresponding option, the target action is performed on packets that do not match any of the criteria specified in that line. For example, you select DROP as the target action from the Target pull-down list, check Inverted on the line with the Source IP and do not specify any other criteria in the rule, any packets arriving from any other source IP address than the one specified are dropped.

  • Page 119: Table 7.14: Expert - Tcp Options Fields

    Chapter 7: Network Menu and Forms The following table defines the fields and menu options in the TCP Options Section. Table 7.14: Expert - TCP Options Fields Field/Menu Option Definition Source Port A port number for filtering in the Source Port or Destination Port field. A range of - OR - IP address can be specified by adding a second port number in the to field.

  • Page 120: Table 7.16: Expert - Firewall Configuration Input/Output Interface And Fragments Fields

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide ICMP protocol fields If ICMP is selected as a protocol, the ICMP Type pull-down menu is displayed in the ICMP Options Section at the bottom of the Firewall Configuration form. Select the ICMP type needed from the list.

  • Page 121: Table 7.17: Expert - Target Log Options Selection Fields

    Chapter 7: Network Menu and Forms Figure 7.24: Firewall Configuration Add Rule and Edit Rule LOG Target Fields The following table defines the menu options and fields in the LOG Options Section. Table 7.17: Expert - Target LOG Options Selection Fields Field or Menu Name Definition Log Level...

  • Page 122: Table 7.18: Reply Packet Names And Definitions

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Any Reject with option causes the input packet to be dropped and a reply packet of the specified type to be sent. Table 7.18: Reply Packet Names and Definitions Field Name Definition Reject with Reject with means that the filter will drop the input packet and send back a reply packet according to any of the reject types listed below.

  • Page 123: Figure 7.26: Edit Chain Dialog Box

    Chapter 7: Network Menu and Forms Select one of the default chains from Chain list and then click the Edit button. NOTE: User-defined chains cannot be edited. If you select one of the default chains, the Edit Chain dialog box appears. Figure 7.26: Edit Chain Dialog Box Select the desired policy from the Policy pull-down menu Click OK.

  • Page 124: Host Table

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Modify the rule as desired. For definitions of the fields in this form see Firewall Configuration on page 99 Click OK. Click apply changes. Host Table The Host Table form enables you to keep a table of hostnames and IP addresses that compose your local network and provides information on your environment.

  • Page 125: Static Routes

    Chapter 7: Network Menu and Forms Static Routes The Static Routes form allows you to add routes manually. The Routing Table defines which interface should transmit an IP packet based on destination IP information. Static routes are a quick and effective way to route data from one subnet to another. NOTE: IPv6 must be enabled under Host Settings for adding or editing IPv6 addressing.

  • Page 126: Table 7.19: Routing Type Fields In The New/Modify Route Dialog Box

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Figure 7.30: Expert - Static Routes Add and Edit Dialog Boxes - Network Route The following figure shows the fields and menus that appear when the Host route type is selected from the Route pull-down menu.
  • Page 127 Chapter 7: Network Menu and Forms Table 7.19: Routing Type Fields in the New/Modify Route Dialog Box (Continued) Field or Menu Name Definition Network mask Appears only when Network route is selected. Type the netmask of the destination network. Host IP Appears only when Host route is selected.
  • Page 128 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide...

  • Page 129: Chapter 8: Security Menu And Forms

    CHA PTER Security Menu and Forms Users and Groups The Users and Groups form allows you to perform the following tasks: • Set up user access to the console server Web Manager • Assign users to specific groups that share common access rights •...

  • Page 130: Table 8.1: Expert - Add User Dialog Field Names And Definitions

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide You can use the Users and Groups form to perform the following: • Add or delete users • Assign or change user passwords • Add or delete groups • Add users to a group •...
  • Page 131 Chapter 8: Security Menu and Forms To delete a user or group: Go to Security - Users and Groups. The Users and Groups form displays. Select the name of a user or group to delete. Click Delete. Click apply changes. To change a user’s password: Go to Security - Users and Groups.

  • Page 132: Active Ports Sessions

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Active Ports Sessions Selecting Security - Active Ports Sessions displays the form shown in the following figure. Figure 8.2: Expert - Security - Active Ports Sessions The Active Ports Sessions form provides status and usage information related to all active serial ports sessions.

  • Page 133: Authentication

    Chapter 8: Security Menu and Forms To view, kill or refresh active user sessions: Go to Security - Active Ports Sessions. The Active Ports Sessions form appears. To refresh the display, click the Refresh button. If you are using this form to view the information you are done.

  • Page 134: Table 8.3: Tasks For Setting Up Authentication Servers

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Click apply changes. Configuring authentication servers for logins to the console server and connected devices If you are configuring any authentication method other than Local, make sure an authentication server is set up for that method.
  • Page 135 Chapter 8: Security Menu and Forms Go to Security - Authentication - RADIUS in Expert mode. Fill in the form according to your local RADIUS server configuration. Click apply changes. Group authorization on RADIUS Group information retrieval from a RADIUS authentication server adds another layer of security by adding a network-based authorization.
  • Page 136 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide form where an administrators can configure a TACACS+ authentication server and can also enable user authorization checking. By checking the Enable Raccess Authorization checkbox, an additional level of security checking is implemented. After each user is successfully authenticated through the standard login procedure, the console server uses TACACS+ to determine whether or not each user/group is authorized to access specific serial ports.

  • Page 137: Figure 8.4: Expert - Security - Authentication - Ldap

    , as in o=value o=value Replace the default base name with the name of your LDAP domain. For example, for the LDAP domain name avocent.com, the correct entry is: dc=avocent dc=com Enable Secure LDAP, if required. Enter optional information in LDAP User Name, LDAP Password and LDAP Login Attribute fields.
  • Page 138 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Also, work with the Kerberos server’s administrator to ensure that following types of accounts are set up on the Kerberos server and that the administrators of the console server and connected devices know the passwords assigned to the accounts: •...

  • Page 139: Figure 8.5: Expert - Administration - Time/Date

    Chapter 8: Security Menu and Forms Figure 8.5: Expert - Administration - Time/Date Go to Security - Authentication- Kerberos in Expert mode. The Kerberos form displays as shown in the following figure. Figure 8.6: Expert - Security - Authentication - Kerberos Fill in the form according to your local setup of the Kerberos server.

  • Page 140: Security Profiles

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Figure 8.7: Expert - Security - Authentication - NIS Fill in the form according to your configuration of the NIS server. Click apply changes. Security Profiles Selecting Security - Security Profile displays the form shown in the following figure.

  • Page 141: Table 8.4: Enabled Services To Access The Console Server Under Each Security Profile

    Chapter 8: Security Menu and Forms • Moderate - The Moderate profile is the recommended security level. This profile enables sshv1, sshv2, HTTP, HTTPS, Telnet, SSH and Raw connections to the Serial Ports. In addition, ICMP and HTTP redirection to HTTPS are enabled. Authentication to access the serial ports is not required.

  • Page 142: Table 8.6: Enabled Protocols For Each Security Profile Shown With A Check Mark

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Table 8.5: Enabled Services to Access the Serial Ports Under Each Security Profile (Continued) Access to Serial Ports Secure Moderate Open Default Bidirect (Dynamic Mode Support) Table 8.6: Enabled Protocols for Each Security Profile Shown with a Check Mark...

  • Page 143: Figure 8.9: Expert - Physical Ports Default Factory Settings

    Chapter 8: Security Menu and Forms Figure 8.9: Expert - Physical Ports Default Factory Settings The following situations apply to serial ports when you modify or change a security profile. • If you reconfigure the security profile and restart the Web manager, you need to make sure the serial ports protocols and access methods match the selected security profile.

  • Page 144: Security Certificates

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Figure 8.11: Custom Security Profile Dialog Box CAUTION: Take the required precautions to understand the potential impacts of each individual service configured under the Custom profile. It is not possible to continue working in the Web Manager without selecting a Security Profile.
  • Page 145 You can generate a self-signed digital certificate. It is highly recommended that you use the openssl tool to generate a self-signed certificate and replace the console server generated certificate.The procedures to configure a self-signed digital certificate is documented in the Cyclades ACS Command Reference Guide.
  • Page 146 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide...

  • Page 147: Chapter 9: Ports Menu And Forms

    CHA PTER Ports Menu and Forms Physical Ports When Physical Ports is selected under Ports - Physical Ports in Expert mode, the following form appears. Figure 9.1: Ports - Physical Ports Using this form you can enable or disable ports and configure parameters for individual or a group of serial ports.

  • Page 148: Figure 9.2: Ports - Physical Ports - General Form

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide To select multiple ports in a range, click the first port in the list and then hold down the key while selecting another port or ports. Shift To select multiple ports that are not in a range, click the first port in the list and then hold down the key while selecting another port.

  • Page 149: Table 9.1: Connections Protocols When Serial Port Is Connected To Device Console Port

    Chapter 9: Ports Menu and Forms Console Access Server (CAS) profile connection protocols When a serial port is connected to the console port on a device, a CAS profile must be defined for the serial port. Selecting the appropriate connection protocol on the Ports - Physical Ports - General is part of defining the CAS profile.

  • Page 150: Table 9.2: Available Connection Protocols When Terminal Is Connected To A Serial Port

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide The following table describes the connection protocols that can be selected if a terminal is connected to the selected serial port. Table 9.2: Available Connection Protocols When Terminal is Connected to a Serial Port...

  • Page 151: Table 9.3: Connection Protocols For Modems Or Ipdus

    Chapter 9: Ports Menu and Forms The administrator can build custom menus using the Terminal Profile Menu form accessible from Web Manager, Applications - Terminal Profile Menu or from a terminal window using the menush_cfg command. You should specify the bidirectional shell command, /bin/menush in the Web Manager, Ports - Physical Ports - Access form.
  • Page 152 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide To configure a serial port connection protocol for a Bidirectional Telnet: The following procedure assumes that the selected serial port is physically connected to a terminal. For more information on Bidirectional Telnet connection protocol see Bidirectional Telnet protocol on page 134.
  • Page 153 Chapter 9: Ports Menu and Forms Select Local Terminal from the Connection Protocol pull-down menu. Define a terminal profile menu. Terminal Profile Menu form is at Expert - Applications - Terminal Profile Menu. To configure a terminal to automatically connect to a server, perform the following steps: Select Telnet, SSHv1, SSHv2 or Raw Socket from the Connection Protocol pull- down menu.
  • Page 154 NOTE: Authentication type None is not a valid option when the serial port is configured for Power Management connection protocol. The system defaults to Local if no authentication type is selected. NOTE: Configuration for One Time Password (OTP) and OTP/Local is documented in the Cyclades ACS Command Reference Guide.

  • Page 155: Table 9.4: Access Form Menu And Fields

    Chapter 9: Ports Menu and Forms To change the baud rate, select an option from 2400 to 921600 Kbps from the Baud Rate pull- down menu. The default is 9600. To change the flow control, select None, Hardware or Software from the Flow Control pull- down menu.

  • Page 156: Table 9.5: Expert - Authentication Methods And Fallback Mechanisms

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Table 9.4: Access Form Menu and Fields (Continued) Field Description BidirectionShell Command Specify the menu shell command in this field, for example, /bin/menush and build a custom menu for the TS profile using Web Manager - Applications - Terminal Profile Menu form.

  • Page 157: Table 9.6: List Of Authentication Method Procedures

    Chapter 9: Ports Menu and Forms Table 9.5: Expert - Authentication Methods and Fallback Mechanisms (Continued) Authentication Type Definition Local/Radius Authentication is performed locally first, switching to Radius if unsuccessful. Local/TACACS+ Authentication is performed locally first, switching to TACACS+ if unsuccessful. Local/NIS Authentication is performed locally first, switching to NIS if unsuccessful.

  • Page 158: Figure 9.3: Ports - Physical Ports - Data Buffering Enabled

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Table 9.6: List of Authentication Method Procedures (Continued) NIS, Local/NIS, NIS/Local or NIS/DownLocal To configure a NIS authentication server: on page 123. RADIUS, Local/RADIUS, RADIUS/Local or RADIUS/ To configure a RADIUS authentication DownLocal server: on page 118.

  • Page 159: Table 9.7: Data Buffering Form Fields

    Chapter 9: Ports Menu and Forms The following table describes the fields available in the data buffering form. Table 9.7: Data Buffering Form Fields Field Name Definition Destination Location for the data files. Either Local or Remote. Mode (Local Destination) Will be either circular or linear.
  • Page 160 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide To configure data buffering for serial ports: Perform this procedure if you wish to configure data buffering. Obtain the facility number for the console server from the system administrator of the syslog server. Options range from Local0 to Local7.

  • Page 161: Table 9.8: Expert - Multi User Form Fields

    Chapter 9: Ports Menu and Forms user must have permission to access the port. If you allow multiple sessions through Allow Multiple Sessions pull-down menu, the Privilege Users field should be populated with the user names who have access rights. The following table describes the available fields on the Multi User form.

  • Page 162: Figure 9.4: Ports - Physical Ports - Power Management, Enable Ipmi Checked

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide To configure the type of data that displays on the monitor in a port-sharing session, select an option from the Sniff Mode pull-down menu. If you have allowed multiple sessions, complete the following fields.

  • Page 163: Table 9.10: Expert - Power Management Form Fields

    Chapter 9: Ports Menu and Forms The following table describes the available fields in the power management form. Table 9.10: Expert - Power Management Form Fields Field Name Definition Enable Power Management on this Port Check mark to enable Power Management on the the selected port(s).
  • Page 164 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide The PM on the Power Management Alias pull-down menu in the example figure indicates that a serial port is configured for power management and an IPDU is connected to the configured port. Separate outlet numbers with commas, as in...

  • Page 165: Table 9.11: Other Form Fields

    Chapter 9: Ports Menu and Forms Configure a serial port for IPDU power management as described in the previous section. To permit everyone to perform power management on this port, click the Allow All Users radio button. Figure 9.5: Ports - Physical Ports - Power Management-Allow All Users To restrict power management on this port to a set of users authorized to access this port, click the Allow Users/Groups radio button.
  • Page 166 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Table 9.11: Other Form Fields (Continued) Field Name Definition Port IP Alias A name (alias) for the IP of the selected port. A port IP alias field appear when a console (CAS) profile is selected from the Connection Protocol pull-down menu on the General form.
  • Page 167 Chapter 9: Ports Menu and Forms Specify stty options, if desired, in the STTY Options field. 10. To change the break interval, enter a new number in the Break Interval field. 11. To change the break sequence, enter a new sequence in the Break Sequence field. 12.

  • Page 168: Virtual Ports

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Virtual Ports When Virtual Ports is selected, the following form appears. Figure 9.7: Ports - Virtual Ports NOTE: Virtual Ports is available only for IPv4 protocol. The virtual ports form allows you to perform clustering of the console server units. The console server clustering is designed to allow a large number of serial ports (up to 1024) to be configured and virtually accessed through one IP address.

  • Page 169: Table 9.12: New/Modify Port Dialog Box Fields

    Chapter 9: Ports Menu and Forms Figure 9.8: Ports - Virtual Ports - New/Modify Port Dialog Box The following table describes the fields available in the Virtual Ports New/Modify Port dialog box. Table 9.12: New/Modify Port Dialog Box Fields. Field Name Definition Number of Ports Number of ports on each Slave unit.

  • Page 170: Figure 9.9: Ports - Virtual Ports - New/Modify Port Dialog Box

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide To Cluster Console Servers or Modify Cluster Configuration: Use this procedure if you wish to cluster console servers and add or modify ports. NOTE: The console servers should be connected individually to an IP network. The units should not be cascaded.

  • Page 171: Ports Status

    Chapter 9: Ports Menu and Forms Figure 9.10: Ports - Virtual Ports - New/Modify - Port Names Dialog box Use this form to assign a name or alias to the Slave ports in the cluster. Use a naming convention for effective management of the console server and the connected devices on your network. Ports Status Selecting Ports - Port Status in Expert mode displays the following read-only form, which displays tabular serial port status information.

  • Page 172: Ports Statistics

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide The information in the following table is available in the Ports Status read-only form. All users have access to this form. The information on this page gets updated when you click the Refresh button.

  • Page 173: Expert - Ports - Hostname Discovery

    Chapter 9: Ports Menu and Forms Table 9.14: Expert - Ports-Port Status Read-Only Form (Continued) Column Name Description Rx Bytes Data received. Frame A formatted packet of data usually associated with the Data-Link layer. Parity Error checking bit appended to a data packet. A method of checking the accuracy of transmitted characters.
  • Page 174 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide...

  • Page 175: Chapter 10: Administration Menu And Forms

    CHA PTER Administration Menu and Forms System Information Selecting Administration - System information in Expert mode displays a form containing information about all of the system paramters as shown in the following table. Table 10.1: System Information Form Information Parameters System Information •...

  • Page 176: Notifications

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Table 10.1: System Information Form (Continued) Information Parameters Ram Disk Usage • Filesystem • 1k-blocks • Used • Available • Use% • Mounted To view system information: Go to Administration - System Information in Expert mode. The System Information form displays.

  • Page 177: Table 10.3: Email Notifications Dialog Box Fields

    Chapter 10: Administration Menu and Forms Email Notifications Entry When you select Email from the pull-down menu and click either the Add or Edit button, the Email Notification dialog box is displayed. The following table describes the available fields in the email notification entry dialog box.

  • Page 178: Table 10.4: Pager Notification Add/Edit Dialog Box Fields

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Pager notifications entry When you go to Administration - Notifications, select Pager from the pull-down menu and click on Add or Edit button the Pager Notifications Add/Edit dialog box displays. The following table describes the available fields in the pager notification entry dialog box.

  • Page 179: Table 10.5: Snmp Trap Notifications Add/Edit Dialog Box Fields

    Chapter 10: Administration Menu and Forms the Management Information Base (MIB). SNMPv1 and SNMPv2 define the messaging format for the trap. The following table describes the available fields in the SNMP trap notification entry dialog box. Table 10.5: SNMP Trap Notifications Add/Edit Dialog Box Fields Field name Definition Alarm Trigger...

  • Page 180: Time/Date

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Serial ports alarm notification You can configure the notification entry form to monitor the DCD signal so that the system will generate an alarm in any of the following events. • A serial console cable is removed from the console server •...

  • Page 181: Figure 10.2: Expert - Administration - Time And Date - Ntp Enable

    Chapter 10: Administration Menu and Forms information from the NTP server, which synchronizes the console server’s system clock with any of several NTP servers available on the Internet. To set the time and date manually: Go to Administration - Time/Date in Expert mode. The Time/Date form displays. Select a timezone from the Timezone pull-down list.

  • Page 182: Boot Configuration

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Figure 10.3: Expert - Administration - Time/Date - Edit Custom To create a custom timezone selection: Enter the name of the timezone you would like to appear in the Timezone pulldown menu on the main Time/Date form.

  • Page 183: Table 10.6: Boot Configuration Form Fields

    • A TFTP or BootP server must be available on the network • An upgraded console server boot image file must be downloaded from Avocent and made available on the TFTP or BootP server • The ACS console server must be configured with a fixed IP address •...

  • Page 184: Backup Configuration

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Select TFTP, BootP or Both from the Boot Type menu if you have selected Network from the Unit boot from in step 4. Accept or change the filename of the boot program in the Boot File Name field.

  • Page 185: Table 10.8: Backup Configuration If Using Storage Device

    Chapter 10: Administration Menu and Forms Table 10.7: Backup Configuration Settings if Using FTP Server (Continued) Field Definition Username and Password Obtain the user name and password to use from the FTP server’s administrator. Save Saves the configuration. Load Downloads a previously saved copy of the configuration file from the selected device.

  • Page 186: Upgrade Firmware

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide Reboot the system. See Reboot on page 171 for details. To replace the configuration saved on the storage device previously, select Replace Configuration and click the Save button. To restore a copy of the configuration files saved on the storage device and replace the internal Flash configuration, select Replace Configuration and click the Load button.

  • Page 187: Reboot

    NOTE: Using the online help feature from the Avocent/Cyclades server is not always possible due to firewall configurations, nor is it recommended. It is generally advisable for you to use the online help system provided with the product or download the online help .zip file and run it from a local server.

  • Page 188: Figure 10.4: Expert - Administration - Online Help

    The Help button on the Web Manager looks for its help files in the location specified here. By default, http://global.avocent.com/us/olh/acs/v_3.2.0 is the location specified in the field. It is recommended that the administrator reconfigure this path to use a local server.
  • Page 189 Chapter 10: Administration Menu and Forms The software adds the name of the acs directory to the URL prefix and launches the online help. Click Save. Click apply changes.
  • Page 190 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide...

  • Page 191: Appendices

    A P P EN D IC ES Appendices Appendix A: Technical Specifications Table A.1: ACS Console Server Product Specifications Processing Capability MPC855T (PowerPC Dual-CPU) Memory 128MB DIMM SDRAM / 16MB CompactFlash User Ports Number Ethernet 10/100BT on RJ45: 1; RS-232 console on RJ-45: 1; RS-232 serial on RJ-45 (4, 8, 16, 32, 48 depending on model);...

  • Page 192: Appendix B: Safety, Regulatory And Compliance Information

    Remplacement de la batterie on page 181 • FCC warning statement on page 181 • Notice about FCC compliance for all Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server models on page • Canadian DOC notice on page 182 • Aviso de Precaución S-Mark Argentina on page 182 •...
  • Page 193 Appendices Erhöhte Umgebungstemperatur im betrieb Bitte treffen Sie entsprechende Vorkehrungen um die Herstellerangaben zur maximalen Umgebungstemperatur einzuhalten. Bitte beachten Sie, dass bei einer Installation des ACS in einem geschlossenen oder mehrfach bestücktem Rack die Umgebungstemperatur im Betrieb höher sein kann als die Raumtemperatur. Reduced air flow Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.

  • Page 194: Safety Precautions For Operating The Console Server

    ACS befinden und dass die Kabel tritt- und stolpersicher geführt sind. Bitte keine Lebensmittel oder Flüssigkeiten über den ACS schütten. CAUTION: Do not push any objects through the openings of the Cyclades ACS advanced console server. Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components.

  • Page 195: Nebs Certification

    Appendices CAUTION: Keep your Cyclades ACS advanced console server away from heat sources and do not block host’s cooling vents. Vorsicht: Der Alterpath ACS muss vor Hitzequellen geschützt werden und die Lüfterausgänge dürfen nicht blockiert sein. CAUTION: The Cyclades ACS advanced console server DC-powered models are only intended to be installed in restricted access areas (Dedicated Equipment Rooms, Equipment Closets or the like) in accordance with Articles 110-18, 110-26 and 110-27 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 701, 1999 Edition.

  • Page 196: Working Inside The Console Server

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide NEBS Zertifizierung Die Alterpath ACS16 und ACS32 mit DC/Gleichstromnetzteil gibt es auch in NEBS Level 3 zertifizierter Ausführung. Diese sind geprüft auf Einhaltung aller Anforderungen entsprechend Telecordia Dokument GR-63-CORE: Physikalischer Schutz, betreffend der Raum- und Umgebungsbedingungen, sowie GR-1089-CORE: Elektromagnetische Kompatibilität und...

  • Page 197: Replacing The Battery

    FCC warning statement The Cyclades ACS advanced console server has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 198: Canadian Doc Notice

    Asegurarse de que nada descanse sobre los cables del Cyclades ACS advanced console server, y que los cables no obstruyan el paso. Asegurarse de no dejar caer alimentos o bebidas en el Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and User’s Guide.
  • Page 199 Appendices Batería IMPORTANTE: Una batería nueva puede explotar, si no esta instalada correctamente. Remplace la batería cuando sea necesario solo con el mismo tipo recomendado por el fabricante de la batería. Deshacerse de la batería de acuerdo a las instrucciones del fabricante de la batería.

  • Page 200: Appendix C: Technical Support

    Appendix C: Technical Support Our Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installation or operating issues you encounter with your Avocent product. If an issue should develop, follow the steps below for the fastest possible service. To resolve an issue: Check the pertinent section of this manual to see if the issue can be resolved by following the procedures outlined.

  • Page 201: Index

    I N D E X Index adding a group 114 access 139 a user 114 allow SSH root 38, 125 users 20 SSH root 55 admin 113 access requirements, port 25 administering users 9 access server administrative modes, overview of 34 (CAS) profile, console 133 administrator forms, common features of 32 access to connected devices...
  • Page 202 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide command, wiz 16 common features of administrator forms 32 backup configuration 168 common tasks for ACS administrators 31 banner, login 150 community 97, 163 basic installation procedures 13 compact flash 83 battery, replacing 181...
  • Page 203 Index connection name 93 power management connections, vpn 91 overview 9 connectors on the Cyclades ACS 1 with multiple power supplies 11 console supported types 23 access server CAS profile 133 DNS server 75 raw 133 dynamic mode support 38, 126...
  • Page 204 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide common features of administrator 32 IDE 168 mapping, Expert mode 55 IDE hard disk 83 regular user 24 IDE timeout 150 fragments 104 info, view IPDUs 28, 60 frame 157 input interface 7, 104...
  • Page 205 Index ISDN PCMCIA cards, configuring 85 mapping, Expert mode menus and forms 55 master 152 menus and forms mapping, Expert mode 55 JCPU 116 methods of accessing the web manager, other 20 MIB 95, 163 management information base 95, 163 keep-alive interval, TCP 150 MIIMON 75 Kerberos 4, 122, 140...
  • Page 206 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide server, using 165 configuring CDMA 90 number configuring compact flash 88 local TCP port 153 configuring CompactFlash 88 remote TCP port 153 configuring Ethernet 87 trap 163 configuring GSM 86 configuring ISDN 85...
  • Page 207 Index power management 9, 135 Radius/local 5, 118, 141 configuring 11 Radiusdownlocal 5, 141 configuring ports for 11 RAM 167 connection protocol 135 raw socket 134 from ACS command line 12 raw, console 133 IPDU 56 reboot 171 key 147 reboot the ACS 171 through the web manager 12 record time stamp 143...
  • Page 208 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide profile secured 20, 38, 125 SSL certificate 128 profile, selecting 19 static routes 109 Security Certificates 128 statistics, ports 156 security profiles 124 status, ports 155 security profiles, and serial port settings 39, 126...
  • Page 209 Index sequence 105 usage, CPU 116 Technical support 184 user Telnet 38, 125, 134 adding 114 Telnet, bidirectional 134, 136 multi 144 Telnet, console 133 regular 113 TelnetSSH, console 133 user authorization 119 terminal profile menu 70 user forms, regular 24 terminal server (TS) profile connection protocols users adding 20...
  • Page 210 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide wireless LAN PCMCIA cards, configuring 89 working inside the ACS console server 180 wiz command 16 wizard mode 34 X.509 Certificate on SSH 129...
  • Page 212 For Technical Support: www.avocent.com/support 590-660-501D...

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