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  • Page 1 Cyclades ® Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide...
  • Page 2 FCC Warning Statement The Cyclades CS 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 Installation, Administration and User Guide Avocent, the Avocent logo and The Power of Being There and Cyclades are registered trademarks of Avocent Corporation or its affiliates. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. © 2007 Avocent Corporation. All rights reserved. 590-752-501A...
  • 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

    Chapter 3: Web Manager for Administrators............... 13 Common Features of Administrator Forms..................13 Logging Into the Web Manager ....................... 14 Overview of Administrative Modes....................15 Wizard mode ..........................15 Expert mode ..........................16 Chapter 4: Configuring the Cyclades CS Console Server in Wizard Mode ....17...
  • Page 6 Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide After Logging In..........................17 Step 1: Network Settings......................17 Step 2: Port Profile........................19 Step 3: Access ........................... 21 Step 4: Data Buffering ......................23 Step 5: System Log........................26 Chapter 5: Applications....................27 Configuring the Console Server in Expert Mode................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Chapter 9: Administration Menu and Forms ............... 83 System Information .......................... 83 Notifications............................. 84 Time/Date............................87 Boot Configuration .......................... 89 Backup Configuration........................90 Upgrade Firmware .......................... 92 Reboot .............................. 93 Online Help............................93 Appendices........................97 Appendix A: Technical Specifications ..................... 97 Appendix B: Safety, Regulatory and Compliance Information............
  • Page 8 Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide...
  • Page 9 L I S T O F F I G U R E S Figure 1.1: Placement of Mounting Brackets (Forward Mounting Configuration Shown) ....3 Figure 1.2: Configuration Wizard Screen ..................6 Figure 2.1: Regular User Form....................... 10 Figure 3.1: Administrator - Web Manager Buttons ................ 13 Figure 3.2: Example of Web Manager Form in Wizard Mode............
  • Page 10 viii Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Figure 6.15: Input/Output Interface Fields and Fragments Menu Options........46 Figure 6.16: Firewall Configuration Add Rule and Edit Rule LOG Target Fields ......46 Figure 6.17: Firewall Configuration Add Rule and Edit Rule REJECT Target Menu Options..47 Figure 6.18: Edit Chain Dialog Box ....................
  • Page 11 LIS T OF TA B LES Table 1.1: Cyclades CS Console Server Models ................1 Table 1.2: Cyclades CS Console Server Serial Port Pinout.............. 5 Table 2.1: Common Form Information.................... 10 Table 2.2: Java Applet Buttons for Connecting to the Console Server ........... 11 Table 2.3: Available Serial Port Protocols ..................
  • Page 12 Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Installation

    The Cyclades® CS console server is a 1U device that serves as a single access point for using and administering servers and other devices. Product Models and Configurations There are four models of the Cyclades CS console server based on the number of serial ports. Table 1.1: Cyclades CS Console Server Models Product Model Name...

  • Page 14: Web Manager

    Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Web Manager Cyclades CS console server administrators perform most tasks through the Web Manager either locally or from a remote location. The Web Manager runs in a browser and provides a real-time view of all the equipment that is connected to the console server.

  • Page 15: Types Of Users

    Chapter 1: Installation Types of Users The Cyclades CS console server supports the following user account types: • The root user who can manage the console server and its connected devices. The root user performs the initial network configuration. Access privileges are full read/write and management.

  • Page 16: Making An Ethernet Connection

    Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide To rack mount the console server: Install the brackets on to the front or back edges of the console server using a hex screw driver and the screws provided. Mount the console server unit in a secure position. Making an Ethernet connection Connect a CAT 5 patch cable from the console server port labeled 10/100BaseT to an Ethernet hub or switch.

  • Page 17: Turning On The Console Server And The Connected Devices

    Chapter 1: Installation Console server serial port pinout information Table 1.2: Cyclades CS Console Server Serial Port Pinout Pin No. Signal Name Input/Output Turning on the console server and the connected devices Perform the following procedures in the order shown to ensure proper operation of connected devices.

  • Page 18: Figure 1.2: Configuration Wizard Screen

    Password: avocent WARNING:For security reasons, it is recommended that you change the default password avocent as soon as possible. To change the default password, enter the passwd command at the prompt and enter a new password when prompted.

  • Page 19: Adding Users And Configuring Ports Using The Web Manager

    To change the default static IP address, enter a valid IP address at the prompt. System IP[192.168.160.10]: <console server_IP_address> Enter the domain name. Domain name[avocent.com]: <domain_name> Enter the IP address for the Primary DNS (domain name) server. Primary DNS Server[192.168.44.21] : <DNS_server_IP_address>...

  • Page 20: Other Methods Of Accessing The Web Manager

    Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Other Methods of Accessing the Web Manager You can access the Web Manager using either DHCP or the default IP address. NOTE: Accessing the Web Manager using either DHCP or the default IP address requires additional setup and configuration specific to your site’s network configuration.

  • Page 21: Chapter 2: Web Manager For Regular Users

    CHA PTER Web Manager for Regular Users Using the Web Manager Cyclades® CS console server users perform most tasks through the Web Manager. The Web Manager runs in a browser providing a real-time view of all other equipment connected to the console server.

  • Page 22: Features Of Regular User Forms

    Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Features of Regular User Forms The following figure shows features of the Web Manager when regular users log in. Figure 2.1: Regular User Form NOTE: The form in the middle changes according to which menu option is selected. Table 2.1: Common Form Information Number Description Number Description...

  • Page 23: Connect To The Console Server

    Chapter 2: Web Manager for Regular Users Connect to the console server When you click the Connect to CS400X radio button on the Connect form, a Java applet viewer appears running an SSH session on the console server. The IP address of the console server is followed by the session type.

  • Page 24: Connection Protocols For Serial Ports

    Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and 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. Table 2.3: Available Serial Port Protocols Connection Type Protocol Console Access Server (CAS)

  • Page 25: Chapter 3: Web Manager For Administrators

    This chapter is for system administrators who use the Web Manager to configure the Cyclades® CS 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 CS console server Command Reference Guide.

  • Page 26: Logging Into The Web Manager

    NOTE: The Cyclades CS console server is usually assigned a static IP address. If DHCP is enabled, you must find out the dynamically-assigned IP address each time you need to run the Web Manager. If necessary, use the default static IP address 192.168.160.10 pre-configured in the console server.

  • Page 27: Overview Of Administrative Modes

    Chapter 3: Web Manager for Administrators If another administrator is already logged in, a dialog box will prompt you to log off the other administrator before logging in. Select Yes or No and then click Apply. Overview of Administrative Modes The console server Web Manager operates in one of two modes, Wizard or Expert.

  • Page 28: Expert Mode

    Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Expert mode Expert is the default mode when logging in to the Cyclades CS 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 29: Chapter 4: Configuring The Cyclades Cs Console Server In Wizard Mode

    Console Server in Wizard Mode After Logging In When you first log into the Cyclades CS console server, the Web Manager will open the Ports Status form in Expert mode. To begin using Web Manager Wizard to configure the console server, click the Wizard button at the lower left corner of the window.

  • Page 30: Figure 4.2: Wizard - Step 1: Network Settings - Dhcp Enabled

    Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide If the DHCP is enabled, the following form appears. Figure 4.2: Wizard - Step 1: Network Settings - DHCP Enabled To configure the network settings: Select Step 1: Network Settings. The DHCP form is displayed. By default, DHCP is active. NOTE: If DHCP is enabled, a local DHCP server assigns the console server a dynamic IP address that can change.

  • Page 31: Step 2: Port Profile

    Chapter 4: Configuring the Cyclades CS Console Server in Wizard Mode Step 2: Port Profile Selecting Step 2: 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.
  • Page 32 Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Table 4.1: Port Profile Setup Options (Continued) Parameter Options Description Baud Rate (Kbps) 9600 [Default] Must match the baud rates of the devices connected Options range from 2400–921600 Kbps to all serial ports. Data Size 8 [Default] Must match the number of data bits used by the...

  • Page 33: Step 3: Access

    Chapter 4: Configuring the Cyclades CS Console Server in Wizard Mode Step 3: Access Selecting Step 3: Access displays the form shown in the following figure that enables you to add or delete user accounts and set or change existing passwords.

  • Page 34: Figure 4.6: Wizard - Step 3: Change Password Dialog Box

    Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide If you click the Change Password button, the following dialog box appears. Figure 4.6: Wizard - Step 3: Change Password Dialog Box To add a user: Select Step 3: Access. The Access form displays. Click Add.

  • Page 35: Step 4: Data Buffering

    Chapter 4: Configuring the Cyclades CS Console Server in Wizard Mode To change a password: CAUTION: Leaving the default root password unchanged leaves the console server and connected devices open to anyone who knows the default password and the console server’s IP address. For security reasons,...

  • Page 36: Figure 4.7: Wizard - Step4: Data Buffering [Local]

    Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide The following figure shows the form when Enable Data Buffering is checked and the Destination is set to Local. Figure 4.7: Wizard - Step4: Data Buffering [Local] The following figure shows the form when Enable Data Buffering is checked and the Destination is set to Remote.

  • Page 37: Table 4.2: Wizard - Data Buffering Field Names And Definitions

    Chapter 4: Configuring the Cyclades CS Console Server in Wizard Mode The following table provides description for each field whether local or remote destination is selected. Table 4.2: Wizard - Data Buffering Field Names and Definitions Field name Definition Destination Where the buffer files should be stored.

  • Page 38: Step 5: System Log

    Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Select an option from the Show Menu pull-down menu. The choices are: show all options, No, Show data buffering file only and Show without the erase options. Click apply changes. Step 5: System Log Selecting Step 5: System Log displays a form for identifying one or more syslog servers to receive syslog messages generated by the console server’s serial ports.

  • Page 39: Chapter 5: 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 40: Mapping The Expert Mode Menus And Forms

    Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Table 5.1: Expert Mode Forms Elements Information Number Description Number Description Top menu Main form area Secondary (Left) navigation menu Command buttons Form tabs (not available on all forms) Wizard/Expert selection button Mapping the expert mode menus and forms The following tables illustrate mapping of the menus and forms available in Expert mode.

  • Page 41: Applications Menu And Forms

    Chapter 5: Applications Applications Menu and Forms The following provides a description of the left menu panel and links to the detailed information and associated procedure. Connect Using the Connect form, you can connect directly to the console server or to devices connected to the serial ports.

  • Page 42: Terminal Profile Menu

    Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide To connect to the console server: This procedure logs you into the console server as a Regular User in an SSH session. Go to Applications - Connect in Expert mode. Click the Connect to CS400X radio button. Click the Connect button.

  • Page 43: Figure 5.4: Expert - Terminal Profile Menu Example

    Chapter 5: 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 5.4: Expert - Terminal Profile Menu Example The command menu appears when the terminal is powered on. To create a menu for a local server terminal: Go to Applications - Terminal Profile Menu.
  • Page 44 Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide...

  • Page 45: Chapter 6: Network Menu And Forms

    CHA PTER Network Menu and Forms This chapter describes the Network menu and related forms. The following table provides a description of the left menu panel. Table 6.1: Expert - Network Menu Descriptions Menu Selection Use This Menu to: Host Settings on page 34 Configure the network parameters such as Host Name, IP addresses, DNS services and Gateway.

  • Page 46: Host Settings

    Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Host Settings When you select Network - Host Settings the following form appears. Figure 6.1: Expert - Network - Host Settings [DHCP Enabled] If the DHCP is not enabled, other options appear on the form as shown in the following figure. Figure 6.2: Expert - Network - Host Settings [DHCP disabled] To configure host settings [Expert]: Go to Network - Host Settings.
  • Page 47 Chapter 6: Network Menu and Forms Enter the name assigned to the IP address of the console server in the Host Name field, which is the fully qualified domain name identifying the specific host server on the network. Enter a console banner in the Console Banner field. The console banner appears on the console upon logging into and exiting from a port as a way to verify or identify the particular port connection.

  • Page 48: Syslog

    Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Syslog When Network - Syslog is selected, the form shown in the following figure appears. Figure 6.3: 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 49: Snmp

    Chapter 6: Network Menu and Forms You can send the syslog messages: • 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 You can add or remove syslog servers.

  • Page 50: Figure 6.4: Expert - Network - Snmp

    Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Figure 6.4: Expert - Network - SNMP You can use this form to enable notifications about significant events or traps from the console server to an SNMP management application, such as HP Openview, Novell NMS, IBM NetView or Sun Net Manager.

  • Page 51: Figure 6.5: Expert - New/Mod Snmp V1 V2 Configuration Dialog Box

    Table 6.2: 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, ccs_admin@avocent.com. SysLocation The physical location of the console server. Community SNMP v1 and v2 only. A Community defines an access environment. The type of access is classified under Permission: either read only or read write.

  • Page 52: Figure 6.6: Expert - New/Mod Snmp V3 Configuration Dialog Box

    Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Figure 6.6: 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 53: Firewall Configuration

    Chapter 6: Network Menu and Forms 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. The filtering is based on rules that describe the characteristics of the packet.

  • Page 54: Figure 6.8: Expert - Firewall Configuration Edit Chain Dialog Box

    Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Figure 6.8: Expert - Firewall Configuration Edit Chain Dialog Box Only the policy can be edited for a default chain. The options are ACCEPTand DROP. NOTE: User-defined chains cannot be edited. If a user-defined chain is selected for editing, an error message is displayed.

  • Page 55: Figure 6.10: Firewall Configuration Edit Rules For Chain_Name Form

    Chapter 6: Network Menu and Forms 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. The example shows the OUTPUT chain selected for editing. Figure 6.10: Firewall Configuration Edit Rules for chain_name Form The buttons shown in the following figure appear at the bottom of the form.

  • Page 56: Figure 6.13: Firewall Configuration Tcp Protocol Fields And Menu Options

    Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and 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, if 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 57: Figure 6.14: Firewall Configuration Add Rule And Edit Rule Udp Protocol Fields

    Chapter 6: Network Menu and Forms Table 6.3: 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. TCP Destination Port packets are filtered for for the range of specified IP addresses.

  • Page 58: Figure 6.15: Input/Output Interface Fields And Fragments Menu Options

    Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Figure 6.15: Input/Output Interface Fields and Fragments Menu Options. Table 6.4: Expert - Firewall Configuration Input/Output Interface and Fragments Fields Field Definition Input Interface The input interface (ethN) for the packet. Output Interface The output interface (ethN) for the packet.

  • Page 59: Figure 6.17: Firewall Configuration Add Rule And Edit Rule Reject Target Menu Options

    Chapter 6: Network Menu and Forms REJECT target If REJECT is selected from the Target pull-down menu, the following pull-down menu appears. Figure 6.17: Firewall Configuration Add Rule and Edit Rule REJECT Target Menu Options Any Reject with option causes the input packet to be dropped and a reply packet of the specified type to be sent NOTE: The packets are matched (using tcp flags and appropriate reject type) with the REJECT target.

  • Page 60: Figure 6.18: Edit Chain Dialog Box

    Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide If you select one of the default chains, the Edit Chain dialog box appears. Figure 6.18: Edit Chain Dialog Box Select the desired policy from the Policy pull-down menu Click OK. Click apply changes.

  • Page 61: Host Table

    Chapter 6: Network Menu and Forms Host Table The Host Table form enables you to keep a table of host names and IP addresses that compose your local network and provides information on your environment. Selecting Network - Host Tables displays the form shown in the following figure. Figure 6.19: Expert - Network - Host Tables To define the console server’s IP address and hostname Go to Network - Host Tables.

  • Page 62: Figure 6.20: Expert - Network - Static Routes

    Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Figure 6.20: Expert - Network - Static Routes Clicking the Edit or Add buttons displays the form shown in the following figure. Figure 6.21: Expert - Static Routes Add and Edit Dialog Boxes - Default Route The example shows the fields and menus that appear when the Default route type is selected from the Route pull-down menu.

  • Page 63: Figure 6.23: Expert - Static Routes Add And Edit Dialog Boxes - Host Route

    Chapter 6: Network Menu and Forms Figure 6.23: Expert - Static Routes Add and Edit Dialog Boxes - Host Route To configure static routes [Expert]: Go to Network - Static Routes. The Static Routes form displays. • To edit a static route, select a route from the Static Routes list and then select the Edit button.
  • Page 64 Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide...

  • Page 65: Chapter 7: Security Menu And Forms

    CAUTION: There is only one root user for the initial setup of the console server by the administrator. The user name is root and the default password is avocent. For security purposes make sure you change this default password as soon as possible.
  • Page 66 Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and 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 67 Chapter 7: Security Menu and Forms Click Change Password. The Change User Password dialog box displays. Enter the new password in the New Password field and enter it again in the Repeat New Password field. Click OK. Click apply changes. To add a group: Go to Security - Users and Groups.

  • Page 68: Active Ports Sessions

    Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Active Ports Sessions Selecting Security - Active Ports Sessions displays the form shown in the following figure. Figure 7.2: Expert - Security - Active Ports Sessions The Active Ports Sessions form provides status and usage information related to all active serial ports sessions.

  • Page 69: Authentication

    Chapter 7: 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. To kill a session, select the desired session and click the Kill Sessions button. Authentication Selecting Security - Authentication displays the form shown in the following figure, which includes AuthType, Radius, Tacacs+ and Ldap tabs.

  • Page 70: Configuring Authentication Servers For Logins To The Console Server And Connected Devices

    The following is a summary of the things you need to know about setting up authentication servers. • The Cyclades CS console server must be on the same subnet as the authentication server. • Each authentication server must be configured and operational.
  • Page 71 Chapter 7: Security Menu and Forms administrator privileges have administrative access and users with regular user privileges have regular user access. To specify a time-out period in seconds for each authentication attempt, type a number in the Timeout field. If the authentication server does not respond to the client’s login attempt before the specified time period, the login attempt is cancelled.

  • Page 72: Figure 7.4: Expert - Security - Authentication - Ldap

    Click apply changes. The changes are stored in /etc/ldap.conf on the console server. Serial port settings All serial ports on Cyclades CS console servers shipped from the factory are disabled by default. The administrator can enable ports individually or collectively and assign specific users to...

  • Page 73: Security Certificates

    Chapter 7: Security Menu and Forms Figure 7.5: Expert - Physical Ports Default Factory Settings Security certificates The Cyclades CS console server generates its own self-signed SSL certificate for HTTPS using OpenSSL. ICertificate for HTTP security A certificate for HTTP security is created by a Certificate Authority. Certificates are most commonly obtained through generating public and private keys using a public key algorithm like RSA or X.509.
  • Page 74 Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide...

  • Page 75: Chapter 8: 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 8.1: Ports - Physical Ports Using this form, you can enable or disable ports and configure parameters for individual or a group of serial ports.

  • Page 76: Table 8.1: List Of Procedures For Serial Port Configuration

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

  • Page 77: Figure 8.2: Ports - Physical Ports - General Form

    Chapter 8: Ports Menu and Forms Figure 8.2: Ports - Physical Ports - General Form The General form allows you to define general port settings and select the connection type to a serial port (SSH, Telnet or both). The number of the selected port or ports displays next to the Done button at the bottom of the form in the format: Selected ports #:N, where N stands for the port number.

  • Page 78: Table 8.2: Connections Protocols When Serial Port Is Connected To Device Console Port

    Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Table 8.2: Connections Protocols When Serial Port is Connected to Device Console Port Protocol Name Result Console (Telnet) Authorized users can use Telnet to connect to the console of the connected device. Console (SSH) Authorized users can use SSH to connect to the console of the connected device.

  • Page 79: Table 8.4: Connection Protocols For Modems

    Chapter 8: Ports Menu and Forms Table 8.3: Available Connection Protocols When Terminal is Connected to a Serial Port (Continued) Protocol Name Result SSHv2 Dedicates a server terminal connected to the selected serial port to access a server using the SSHv2 protocol. When the attached terminal is powered on, the console server opens a SSHv2 session on the server.
  • Page 80 Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide If you wish to change any of the other current settings, see To configure serial port settings to match the connected devices: on page 69. To further configure the serial port’s connection protocol: •...
  • Page 81 Chapter 8: Ports Menu and Forms To change the connection protocol, select one of the options from the Connection Protocol pull-down menu: PPP-No Auth., PPP, SLIP or CSLIP. If you wish to change any of the other current settings, see To configure serial port settings to match the connected devices:, following.

  • Page 82: Table 8.5: Access Form Menu And Fields

    Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Access Under Ports - Physical Ports in Expert Mode, select one or more serial ports and click the Modify Port(s), select the Access form from the tabbed menu. The Access form appears. Table 8.5: Access Form Menu and Fields Field Description...
  • Page 83 Chapter 8: Ports Menu and Forms Table 8.6: Expert - Authentication Methods and Fallback Mechanisms (Continued) Authentication Type Definition LDAPDownLocal Local authentication is performed only when the LDAP server is down. Local Authentication is performed locally. For example, using the /etc/passwd file. Local/Radius Authentication is performed locally first, switching to Radius if unsuccessful.

  • Page 84: Figure 8.3: Ports - Physical Ports - Data Buffering Enabled

    Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Figure 8.3: Ports - Physical Ports - Data Buffering Enabled If Buffer to Syslog is checked, data buffer files are sent to the syslog server. NOTE: Go to Wizard - Step 5:System Log or Expert - Network - Syslog to set up a syslog server.‘ To configure data buffering for serial ports: Perform this procedure if you wish to configure data buffering.

  • Page 85: Table 8.7: Available Options From The Allow Multiple Sessions Pull-Down

    Chapter 8: Ports Menu and Forms From the Show Menu pull-down menu, choose Show all options, No, Show data buffering file only or Show without the erase options. If you checked Buffer to Syslog, enter the IP address of the syslog server in the Syslog Server field.

  • Page 86: Table 8.8: Other Form Fields

    Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide To configure multiple sessions and port sniffing for one or more serial ports: Go to Ports - Physical Ports in Expert mode and select a port or ports to modify. Click the Multi User tab. To allow or to prevent multiple sessions, select an option from the Allow Multiple Sessions pull-down menu.
  • Page 87 Chapter 8: Ports Menu and Forms Table 8.8: Other Form Fields (Continued) Field Name Definition Break Interval Usually 250 to 500 milliseconds. It’s a logical zero on the TXD or RXD lines to reset the communications line. Break Sequence Usually a character sequence ~break (Ctrl-b). Login Banner Enter the text you wish to appear as a login banner when logging into a terminal.
  • Page 88 Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide To change the port number used to access the serial port, enter another number in the TCP Port field. To change the keep-alive interval, enter another number in the TCP Keep-alive Interval field. To change the idle timeout interval, enter another value in the Idle Timeout field.

  • Page 89: Virtual Ports

    Chapter 8: Ports Menu and Forms Virtual Ports When Virtual Ports is selected, the following form appears. Figure 8.4: Ports - Virtual Ports 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 90: Figure 8.5: Ports - Virtual Ports - New/Modify Port Dialog Box

    Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Figure 8.5: Ports - Virtual Ports - New/Modify Port Dialog Box The following table describes the fields available in the Virtual Ports New/Modify Port dialog box. Once you have configured the slave console server and defined the cluster parameters, the slave serial ports and the connected devices are accessible from the master console server under Applications - Connect - Serial pull-down menu.

  • Page 91: Figure 8.6: Ports - Virtual Ports - New/Modify Port Dialog Box

    Chapter 8: Ports Menu and Forms Figure 8.6: Ports - Virtual Ports - New/Modify Port Dialog Box From the pull-down menu select the number of ports that you wish to assign as slaves. Choices are 1, 4, 8 and 16. Enter the First Local Port Number.

  • Page 92: Ports Status

    Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Figure 8.7: 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.

  • Page 93: Ports Statistics

    Chapter 8: Ports Menu and Forms 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. Table 8.9: Expert - Port Status Read-Only Form Column Name Description...
  • Page 94 Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Table 8.10: 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.

  • Page 95: Chapter 9: 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 parameters as shown in the following table. Table 9.1: System Information Form Information Parameters System Information •...

  • Page 96: Notifications

    Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide To view system information: Go to Administration - System Information in Expert mode. The System Information form displays. Scrolling down the form allows you to see all of the information. Notifications Selecting Administration - Notifications in Expert mode displays the Notifications form, allowing you to set up alarm notifications about system issues or other events of interest that occur on the devices connected to the serial ports.
  • Page 97 Chapter 9: Administration Menu and Forms 11. Click apply changes. 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. To configure a trigger for pager notification for serial ports: Go to Administration - Notifications in Expert mode and select Pager from the pull-down menu.
  • Page 98 Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Enter the IP address of the SMTP Server. Enter a message in the Body text area. Click OK. 10. Click apply changes. 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.

  • Page 99: Time/Date

    Chapter 9: Administration Menu and Forms Time/Date Selecting Administration - Time/Date in Expert mode displays the form shown in the following figure. Figure 9.1: Expert - Administration - Time/Date You can use the Time/Date form in Expert mode to set the console server’s time and date by manually entering the time and date information in the form or setting it up to acquire time and date information from the NTP server, which synchronizes the console server’s system clock with any of several NTP servers available on the Internet.

  • Page 100: Figure 9.2: Expert - Administration - Time And Date - Ntp Enable

    Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Figure 9.2: Expert - Administration - Time and Date - NTP Enable Type the IP address of the NTP server in the NTP Server field. Click OK. Click apply changes. Setting up a customized time zone configuration The Edit Custom button next to the Timezone field allows you to set up a customized time zone function, such as for daylight savings time or any other time zone offset anomaly that might occur anywhere in the world.

  • Page 101: Boot Configuration

    • 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 Cyclades CS console server must be configured with a fixed IP address •...

  • Page 102: Backup Configuration

    Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Table 9.2: Boot Configuration Form Fields (Continued) Field Name Definition RAM Test Select to test boot from RAM. You can skip this test, do a quick test or a full test. Fast Ethernet The speed of the Ethernet connection.

  • Page 103: Table 9.3: Backup Configuration Settings If Using Ftp Server

    Chapter 9: Administration Menu and Forms The Type pull-down menu options on this form are FTP and Storage Device. If Storage Device is selected, the storage device can be a CompactFlash drive. NOTE: Use an FTP server to save and retrieve your console server configuration. For the backup configuration to work, the FTP server must be on the same subnet.

  • Page 104: Upgrade Firmware

    Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide To back up a copy of the current configuration files, press the Save button. To download a previously saved copy of the configuration files, press the Load button. To back up or restore the configuration files using a storage device: Go to Administration - Backup Config in Expert mode.

  • Page 105: Reboot

    .zip file and run it from a local server. Online help for the Cyclades CS console server is shipped with the product and should be loaded on a local server. The system administrator can also download the online help from Avocent. For more information on downloading the online help, contact Technical Support.
  • Page 106 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/ is the location specified in the field. It is recommended that the console server administrator reconfigure this path to use a local server.
  • Page 107 Chapter 9: Administration Menu and Forms The following example would work for a web server named remoteadmin. http://www.remoteadmin.com/online-help/ The software adds the name of the ccs directory to the URL prefix and launches the online help. Click Save. Click apply changes.
  • Page 108 Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide...

  • Page 109: Appendices

    A P P EN D IC ES Appendices Appendix A: Technical Specifications Table A.1: Technical Specifications for the Cyclades® CS console server Hardware MPC855T (PowerPC Dual-CPU) Memory 128MB DIMM SDRAM / 16MB CompactFlash Interfaces 1 Ethernet 10/100BT on RJ45 1 RS232 Console on RJ45 RS232 Serial Ports on RJ45 Power Internal 100-240VAC, 50/60 Hz†...

  • Page 110: Appendix B: Safety, Regulatory And Compliance Information

    NOTE: Each heading and its contents in this section is also provided in German (Deutsch) in italics immediately following the English version. The following considerations should be taken into account when rack-mounting the Cyclades CS console server. Folgendes sollte beim Rack-Einbau des Cyclades CS berücksichtigt werden.
  • Page 111 Vorsicht: Bitte betreiben Sie den Cyclades CS console server nicht mit geöffnetem Gehäuse. CAUTION: To avoid shorting out your Cyclades CS console server when disconnecting the network cable, first unplug the cable from the Host Server, unplug external power (if applicable) from the equipment and then unplug the cable from the network jack.
  • Page 112 Bitte keine Lebensmittel oder Flüssigkeiten über den Cyclades CS console server schütten. CAUTION: Do not push any objects through the openings of the Cyclades CS console server. Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components.
  • Page 113 Ausbau von Boards auf ein Minimum reduzieren FCC warning statement The Cyclades CS 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 114 IMPORTANTE: No hacer funcionar el Cyclades CS console server server con la tapa abierta. IMPORTANTE: Para prevenir un corto circuito en el Cyclades CS console server al desconectarlo de la red, primero desconectar el cable del equipo y luego el cable que conecta a la red. Para conectar el equipo a la red, primero conectar el cable a la red y luego al equipo.
  • Page 115 Code, ANSI/NFPA 701, Edición 1999. Para conectar la corriente directa (CD) al sistema, utilice cable de 0.75 mm (18 AWG). Instalar el interruptor corriente directa (CD) aprobado por UL entre la fuente de alimentación y el Cyclades CS console server. El limite mínimo del interruptor deberá ser 2 amperes, con conductor de 0.75 mm (18 AWG).

  • Page 116: 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 117: Index

    3 baud rate 20, 81 access 70 boot configuration 89 access requirements, port 11 boot, to configure Cyclades CS 90 access server bootp 89 (CAS) profile, console 65 break 82 accessing the web manager, other methods of 8...
  • Page 118 92 forms logins, configuring authentication for 57 common features of administrator 13 to reboot 93 mapping, Expert mode 28 Cyclades CS console server regular user 10 mounting 3 fragments 46 working inside the 100 frame 82 working inside the console server 100...
  • Page 119 3 modem inverted checkbox 44 connection protocol 67 IP alias, port 74 modes, overview of administrative 15 IPaddress, default 8 mounting the Cyclades CS console server 3 ISDN 1 multi-user 73 JCPU 56 notification alarm 86 email 84...
  • Page 120 Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide parity 19, 82 raw, console 66 PCPU 56 reboot 93 PCPU processing time 56 reboot the Cyclades CS 93 physical ports 63 regular user 53 port regular user forms 10 TCP 74...
  • Page 121 TS profile connection protocols, terminal server 66 syslocation 39 TTY 56 syslog 36 TX bytes 81 system information 83 system information, to view 84 upgrade Cyclades CS’s firmware 92 table, host 49 firmware 92 TACACS+ 71 usage, CPU 56 TACACS+/local 71 user TACACS+downlocal 71...
  • Page 122 Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide wiz command 5 wizard mode 15 watchdog timer 89 working inside the console server 100 web manager logging into 14 other methods of accessing 8 X.509 Cerfiticate on SSH 61...
  • Page 123 Index...
  • Page 124 Cyclades® CS Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide...
  • Page 126 For Technical Support: www.avocent.com/support Avocent Corporation Avocent International Ltd. 4991 Corporate Drive Avocent House, Shannon Free Zone Huntsville, Alabama 35805-6201 USA Shannon, County Clare, Ireland Tel: +1 256 430 4000 Tel: +353 61 715 292 Fax: +1 256 430 4031...

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