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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 and User Guide Avocent, the Avocent logo, 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. © 2006 Avocent Corporation. All rights reserved. 590-660-501A...
  • 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

    T A B L E O F C ON T E N T S Table of Contents List of Figures ........................ vii List of Tables ........................xi Chapter 1: Introduction ....................1 Overview ............................1 Connectors on the ACS Console Server .................... 1 Accessing the ACS Console Server and Connected Devices .............
  • Page 6 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Performing basic network configuration using the wiz command ........... 16 Adding users and configuring ports using the Web Manager ..........19 Other Methods of Accessing the Web Manager................19 Installing PCMCIA Cards ....................... 20 Connecting PM IPDUs ........................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Configuring the Console Server in Expert Mode................55 Overview of menus and forms....................55 Mapping the expert mode menus and forms ................56 Applications Menu and Forms......................57 Connect ............................. 57 IPDU Power Management ....................... 59 IPDU Multi-Outlet Ctrl ......................67 IPMI Power Management......................
  • Page 8 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Time/Date............................164 Boot Configuration ........................166 Backup Configuration........................168 Upgrade Firmware ........................170 Reboot ............................171 Online Help............................ 171 Appendices........................175 Appendix A: Technical Specifications ................... 175 Appendix B: Safety, Regulatory and Compliance Information............176 Appendix C: Technical Support .....................

  • Page 9: List Of Figures

    LIST OF FIGU RES List of Figures Figure 1.1: Front of the ACS Console Server with PCMCIA Card Slots (ACS4 shown)....1 Figure 1.2: Back of the ACS Console Server Showing Connectors (ACS16 shown) ..... 1 Figure 1.3: ACS Console Server Connectors ................. 2 Figure 2.1: Placement of Mounting Brackets (Forward Mounting Configuration Shown) ..
  • Page 10 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Figure 6.7: Example of Adding IPDU Users................64 Figure 6.8: Expert - Applications - IPDU Power Mgmt. - Configuration ........65 Figure 6.9: Expert - Applications - IPDU Power Mgmt. - Software Upgrade......66 Figure 6.10: Expert - Applications - IPDU Multi-Outlet Ctrl.............
  • Page 11 List of Figures Figure 7.23: Firewall Configuration Add Rule and Edit Rule LOG Target Fields ....104 Figure 7.24: Firewall Configuration Add Rule and Edit Rule REJECT Target Menu Options. 105 Figure 7.25: Edit Chain Dialog Box ..................107 Figure 7.26: Expert - Network - Host Tables ................108 Figure 7.27: Expert - Network - Static Routes ................
  • Page 12 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide...

  • Page 13: List Of Tables

    LIST OF TABLES List of Tables Table 1.1: Security Profile Availability ..................... 4 Table 1.2: Enabled Services to Access the Serial Ports Under Each Profile........4 Table 1.3: Enabled Protocols for Each Profile Shown with a Check Mark ........4 Table 1.4: Authentication Methods Supported ..................
  • Page 14 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Table 5.6: Wizard - Data Buffering Field Names and Definitions ..........51 Table 5.7: Differences beween remote and local data buffering............. 51 Table 6.1: Expert Mode Menu and Forms, Applications, Network and Security......56 Table 6.2: Expert Mode Menu and Forms, Ports and Administration ..........
  • Page 15 List of Tables xiii Table 8.1: Expert - Add User Dialog Field Names and Definitions..........114 Table 8.2: Expert - Active Ports Sessions Information..............116 Table 8.3: Tasks for Setting up Authentication Servers..............118 Table 8.4: Enabled Services to Access the Console Server Under Each Security Profile ... 125 Table 8.5: Enabled Services to Access the Serial Ports Under Each Security Profile....
  • Page 16 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Table 10.9: Expert - Upgrade Firmware Form Fields ..............170 Table 1.1: Technical Specifications for the ACS Console Server Hardware ........ 175...

  • Page 17: Chapter 1: Introduction

    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. The following figure shows the front of the console server with its two PCMCIA card slots Figure 1.1: Front of the ACS Console Server with PCMCIA Card Slots (ACS4 shown)

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

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide A C S 100-240V, 50/60Hz 0.3A P1 10/100Base-T Console Power Supplies Ethernet Port Serial Ports Console Port Figure 1.3: ACS Console Server Connectors The number of serial ports and power supplies depends on the model.

  • 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: Table 1.1: Security Profile Availability

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide The following table shows the available security profiles and the active services under each profile. See Security Profiles on page 124 for detailed information and procedures. Table 1.1: Security Profile Availability...

  • Page 21: Authentication

    Chapter 1: Introduction Table 1.3: Enabled Protocols for Each Profile Shown with a Check Mark (Continued) Other Services Secure Moderate Open Default IPSec NOTE: The Default security profile parameters are the same as Moderate profile. Authentication The ACS console server supports a number of authentication methods to assist the administrator with user management.

  • Page 22: Vpn

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Table 1.4: 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.

  • Page 23: Add Rule And Edit Rule Options

    Chapter 1: Introduction Chain A chain is a named profile that includes one or more rules defining either a set of characteristics to look for in a packet or what to do with any packet having all the defined characteristics. The console server filter table contains a number of built-in chains, each referenced according to the packet type they handle.

  • Page 24: Snmp

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Numeric protocol options If you select Numeric as the protocol when specifying a rule, you need to specify the desired number. TCP protocol options If you select TCP as the protocol when specifying a rule, you can define the following options.

  • Page 25: Notifications, Alarms And Data Buffering

    Web Manager, according to this example, you would select the facility number local2 from the 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.

  • Page 26: Configuring Access To Connected Devices

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide 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. During software configuration, the console server administrator performs the common tasks listed in the following table.

  • Page 27: Options For Managing Power

    ACS console server administrators can use the CLI command with the config ipmi options to manage power on IPMI devices while logged into the console server with administrative rights. The ipmitool command is documented in the Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Command Reference Guide.
  • Page 28 Power management from the console server command line 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 Advanced Console Server Command Reference Guide.

  • Page 29: Chapter 2: Installation

    Two cables are included with the AC standard power outlet. Talk with an Avocent sales dual power supply products. representative if you have special requirements. No cables are included with any DC power supply products.

  • Page 30: Important Pre-Installation Requirements

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Table 2.1: ACS Console Server Shipping Box Contents, Part Numbers and Description (Continued) Description Purpose ADB0039 Sun/Netra crossover adaptor To connect the console port to a Sun Netra server, or other devices with the same pinout configuration.

  • Page 31: Making An Ethernet Connection

    Chapter 2: Installation Brackets Figure 2.1: Placement of Mounting Brackets (Forward Mounting Configuration Shown) • You will need a hex screwdriver and the nuts and bolts provided with the mounting brackets to perform the following procedure. 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 32: Powering Up The Console Server And The Connected Devices

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Open your terminal emulation program, start a connection session, select an available COM port and enter the following console parameters. • Bits per second: 9600 bps • Data bits: 8 •...

  • Page 33: Figure 2.2: Configuration Wizard Screen

    Chapter 2: Installation To use the wiz command to configure network parameters: Launch the Configuration Wizard by entering the command. [root@CAS root]# wiz As shown in the sample screen below, the system displays the configuration wizard banner and begins running the wizard. Figure 2.2: Configuration Wizard Screen.
  • Page 34 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Domain name[cyclades.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 Enter the IP address for the gateway. Gateway IP[eth0] : gateway_IP_address Enter the netmask for the subnetwork.

  • Page 35: Adding Users And Configuring Ports Using The Web Manager

    Chapter 2: Installation For detailed information on Security Profiles, see Security Profiles on page 124. The administrator can perform the following tasks using the Web Manager. • Administer the console server and its connected devices. • Configure user and group permissions. •...

  • Page 36: Installing Pcmcia Cards

    To see a list of supported PCMCIA cards go to http://www.cyclades.com/ and follow the links Products - Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Servers - pc cards list. To install a PCMCIA card: Insert the PCMCIA card into slot 1 or slot 2.

  • Page 37: Table 2.3: Tasks Related To Connecting Cyclades Ipdus

    Chapter 2: Installation combination of Cyclades IPDUs up to 128 outlets can be daisy-chained into a single virtual power distribution unit. The following table lists the related tasks on connecting IPDU units and managing power. Table 2.3: Tasks related to connecting Cyclades IPDUs Task Where Documented Configure serial ports for power management protocol.
  • Page 38 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide...

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

    CHAPTER 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. The console server administrator can use the Web Manager to configure users and ports.

  • Page 40: Features Of Regular User Forms

    Cyclades ACS Advanced 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. Form Area Logout Button and Console Server Information Area Menu Figure 3.1: Regular User Form NOTE: The form in the middle changes according to which menu option is selected.

  • Page 41: Connect

    Chapter 3: Web Manager for Regular Users Connect When you select the Connect option, the form displayed will allow you to connect to the console server or to serial ports. Permission to access a port or perform power management is granted by the administrator when your user account is created.

  • Page 42: Connection Protocols For Serial Ports

    Cyclades ACS Advanced 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. 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: View Ipdu Info

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide The following table describe the corresponding buttons to perform the above operations: Table 3.4: Regular User - Outlet Management Buttons Button or icon Purpose Edit Lets you edit an outlet name and the power up interval.

  • Page 45: Ipdu Multi-Outlet Ctrl

    Chapter 3: Web Manager for Regular Users Table 3.5: Power Management Display Information by Configured Port (Continued) Form Heading Description Example Buzzer Whether a buzzer has been configured to sound when a specified alarm threshold is exceeded. Number of Outlets Total number of outlets on all connected IPDUs.

  • Page 46: Figure 3.4: Regular User - Ipdu Multi-Outlet (No Permissions)

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Figure 3.4: Regular User - IPDU Multi-Outlet (no permissions) The following form appears if you have permission to view and control the outlets to which a multi power supply server or device is connected.

  • Page 47: Security

    Chapter 3: Web Manager for Regular Users Security Use the following procedure to set or change your password. To change your password: Select the Security option from the menu panel. The Security form appears. Enter your current password in the Current Password field. Enter the new password in the New Password and the Repeat New Password fields.
  • Page 48 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide...

  • Page 49: Chapter 4: Web Manager For Administrators

    CHAPTER 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 Advanced Console Server Command Reference Guide.

  • Page 50: Common Features Of Administrator Forms

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Table 4.1: Administrator - Common Administrative Tasks (Continued) Task Where documented Set up logging of system messages to a To specify names, alarms, syslogging and over syslog server. current protection for IPDUs: on page 65...

  • Page 51: 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 52: Overview Of Administrative Modes

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and 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 53: 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 54: Figure 4.3: Example Of Web Manager Form In Expert Mode

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

  • Page 55: Chapter 5: Configuring The Acs Console Server In Wizard Mode

    CHAPTER 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 56: Table 5.1: Wizard - Serial Port Enabled Services For Each Security Profile

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and 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 57: 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 58: Figure 5.2: Wizard - Step 1: Security Profile Form

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and 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.

  • Page 59: 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 60: Figure 5.4: Wizard - Step 2: Network Settings - Dhcp Disabled

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Figure 5.4: Wizard - Step 2: Network Settings - DHCP Disabled If the DHCP is enabled, the following form appears. Figure 5.5: Wizard - Step 2: Network Settings - DHCP Enabled To configure the network settings: Select Step 2: Network Settings.

  • Page 61: 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 62 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and 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)

  • Page 63: Step 4: Access

    Chapter 5: Configuring the ACS Console Server in Wizard Mode Step 4: Access Selecting Step 4: Access displays the form shown in the following figure that enables you to add or delete user accounts and set or change existing passwords. 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 64: Figure 5.9: Wizard - Step 4: Change Password Dialog Box

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and 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 user name for the account being added.

  • Page 65: Step 5: Data Buffering

    Chapter 5: Configuring the ACS Console Server in Wizard Mode To create an account with administrator privileges, select Admin from the Group pull- down menus. NOTE: To define a new group, switch to Expert mode and select Security - Users and Groups. Select whether the user of this group is a NonBio or a BioUser.

  • Page 66: Figure 5.10: Wizard - Step 5: Data Buffering [Local]

    Cyclades ACS Advanced 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 5.10: Wizard - Step 5: Data Buffering [Local] The following figure shows the form when the data buffering Destination is set to Remote.

  • Page 67: 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 68: Step 6: System Log

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and 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 69 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 70 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide...

  • Page 71: Chapter 6: Applications

    CHAPTER 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 72: Mapping The Expert Mode Menus And Forms

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide NOTE: Procedures in this manual use shortcuts to tell how to get to Web Manager forms. For example, a step telling the user to access the Outlets Manager form uses this convention, In Expert mode, go to Applications- IPDU Power Mgmt.-Outlets Manager.

  • Page 73: Applications Menu And Forms

    Chapter 6: Applications Applications Menu and Forms This 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 74: Figure 6.2: Expert - Ssh Session Java Applet

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Figure 6.2: Expert - SSH session Java Applet NOTE: SSH root access is enabled when the security profile is set to Moderate or Open. If a Secured security profile is selected, you need to switch to a Custom security profile and enable allow root access option.

  • Page 75: Ipdu Power Management

    Chapter 6: Applications Click the Serial radio button. Select a port number or alias from the Serial pull-down menu. Click Connect. A Java applet viewer appears. If authentication is specified for the selected port, you are prompted to log in. If not, you are logged in automatically. IPDU Power Management Selecting IPDU Power Mgmt.

  • Page 76: Figure 6.3: Expert - Applications - Ipdu Power Mgmt. - Outlets Manager

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Figure 6.3: Expert - Applications - IPDU Power Mgmt. - Outlets Manager The following table illustrates what each icon indicates. Table 6.4: Expert - Outlets Manager Icons Description Button Purpose Yellow bulbs indicate an outlet is switched ON.

  • Page 77: Figure 6.4: Ipdu Power Mgmt. - View Ipdus Info

    Chapter 6: Applications To change the outlet’s name or the power up interval, click the adjacent Edit button. The Edit Outlet dialog box appears. To change the name assigned to the outlet, enter a new name in the Outlet Name field. To change the time between when this outlet is turned on and another can be turned on, change the default 0.50 number of seconds in the Power Up Interval field.

  • Page 78: Table 6.5: Expert - View Ipdus General Information

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide The following table describes the information viewable on the View IPDUs Info form. The information shown in the table appears for each serial port configured for power management. Table 6.5: Expert - View IPDUs General Information...

  • Page 79: Figure 6.5: Ipdu Power Mgmt- Users Manager

    Chapter 6: Applications Table 6.6: Expert - View IPDUs Unit Information (Continued) Form Heading Description Example Maximum Detected Maximum temperature detected on the IPDU (displayed if equipped with a temperature sensor.) Clear Max Detected Temperature Button to reset the maximum detected temperature value. To view and reset IPDU information: Go to Applications - IPDU Power Mgmt.

  • Page 80: Figure 6.6: Expert - Ipdu Power Mgmt. - Users Manager - Add User

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Figure 6.6: Expert - IPDU Power Mgmt. - Users Manager - Add User When added, the user name is added to the list on the Users Manager form, as shown in the following figure.

  • Page 81: Figure 6.8: Expert - Applications - Ipdu Power Mgmt. - Configuration

    Chapter 6: Applications • Over-current protection. If enabled, the outlets on the IPDU cannot be turned on when the current on the IPDU exceeds the selected threshold. • Syslog messages are generated • Buzzer sounds if the current exceeds the defined threshold The Configuration form shows an entry for each serial port that has an IPDU connected and is configured for power management.

  • Page 82: Figure 6.9: Expert - Applications - Ipdu Power Mgmt. - Software Upgrade

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Software Upgrade form [for the IPDU] On the Software Upgrade form under Applications - IPDU Power Mgmt., you can upgrade the software on Cyclades IPDU power management appliances. The following figure shows the Software Upgrade form listing the current software version on the IPDU connected to Serial Port 1.

  • Page 83: Ipdu Multi-Outlet Ctrl

    Chapter 6: Applications After the download completes, copy the file to the /tmp folder with the name pmfirmware. To upgrade software on a Cyclades PM IPDU: Perform this procedure to upgrade the software on a Cyclades IPDU. Go to Power Mgmt. - Software Upgrade. The Software Upgrade form is displayed. Click the Refresh button.

  • Page 84: Figure 6.12: Expert - Applications - Multi-Outlet Control Icons

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide • An IPDU must be plugged into one of the serial ports and that serial port must be configured for power management. • A device connected to a serial port must be plugged into at least two outlets on the IPDU.
  • Page 85 Chapter 6: Applications To power on or power off a group of outlets in the same power state: Use these instructions if all of the outlets in a group are turned either off or on. Go to Applications - IPDU Multi-Outlet Ctrl. To power on the group of outlets in off state, click the grey light bulb adjacent to the group name.

  • Page 86: Ipmi Power Management

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide See To power on or power off a group of outlets in the same power state: on page 69, if needed. Click the Cycle button adjacent to the group name.

  • Page 87: Table 6.8: Expert - Ipmi Information

    Chapter 6: Applications Once an IP address for a device is added to the list of IPMI devices on this form, any user authorized for power management can turn power on and off and cycle power for the IPMI device through the Web Manager.

  • Page 88: To Delete, Add Or Edit An Ipmi Device To Enable Or Disable Ipmi Power Management

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide To delete, add or edit an IPMI device to enable or disable IPMI power management: Go to Applications- IPMI Power Mgmt. The IPMI Power Management form appears. To delete a previously added IPMI device, click the Delete button on the line with the device’s name.

  • Page 89: Figure 6.15: Expert - Serial Port - Power Management - Enable Power Management

    Chapter 6: Applications Figure 6.15: Expert - Serial Port - Power Management - Enable Power Management Click the Add button The Add Outlet dialog box appears. Enter the outlet number(s) separated by comma into which the device is connected. Click OK. The power management port and the specified outlet numbers display on the PowerMgmt Port list.

  • Page 90: Terminal Profile Menu

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide To enable IPMI power management of an IPMI device connected to the currently selected port: Check the checkbox next to Enable IPMI on this port. The IPMI key and IPMI Server fields are displayed.

  • Page 91: Figure 6.19: Expert - Terminal Profile Menu Example

    Chapter 6: Applications The menu can contain any command recognized by the Linux operating system on the console server. The most common use of this feature is to create multiple menu options for launching SSH sessions on remote hosts. When you click Add, the Add Option dialog box appears. 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.
  • Page 92 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide...

  • Page 93: Chapter 7: Network Menu And Forms

    LAN, Ethernet LAN, CompactFlash and IDE drives for data buffer storage. For the list of supported cards point your browser to and follow the links to Products - Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Servers - PC Cards List. VPN Connections on page 91 Configure one or more VPN connections to other systems or console server attached devices.

  • Page 94: Host Settings

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and Users Guide Host Settings When you select Network - Host Settings the following form appears. Figure 7.1: Expert - Network - Host Settings [DHCP Enabled] If the DHCP is not enabled, then other options appear on the form as shown in the following figure.

  • Page 95: Table 7.2: Network Host Setting Field Defintions

    Chapter 7: Network Menu and Forms The following table provides a brief definition of the Host Settings form fields. Table 7.2: Network Host Setting Field Defintions Field name Field Definition Host Name The fully qualified domain name identifying the specific host server on the network.
  • Page 96 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and Users Guide To configure host settings [Expert]: Go to Network - Host Settings. The Host Settings form appears. By default, the DHCP is enabled. To disable DHCP, click the checkbox to remove the check mark. Additional fields appear.

  • Page 97: Syslog

    Chapter 7: Network Menu and Forms Syslog When Network - Syslog is selected, the form shown in the following figure appears. Figure 7.3: 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 98: Pcmcia Management

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and Users 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 7.5: Pcmcia Card Type By Slot

    For Configuration details refer to the Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Command Reference Guide. For a list of the supported PCMCIA cards, refer to Cyclades ACS advanced console server web site at http://www.cyclades.com and follow the links to Products - Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Servers - PC Cards List.

  • Page 100: Table 7.3: Modem Dialog Box Fields

    NOTE: For all supported PCMCIA 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 Advanced Console Server Command Reference Guide.

  • Page 101: Table 7.4: 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 7.5: Gsm Dialog Box Fields

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and Users Guide 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. To enable call back, perform the following: Check the Call Back checkbox.

  • Page 103: Table 7.6: Ethernet Dialog Box Fields

    Chapter 7: Network Menu and Forms 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 104: Figure 7.6: Expert - Pcmcia Compactflash/Hard Disk Configuration Dialog Box

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and Users Guide Figure 7.6: Expert - PCMCIA CompactFlash/Hard Disk Configuration Dialog Box The following table provides a brief description of the fields available in the CompactFlash/Hard Disk dialog box. Table 7.7: CompactFlash / Hard Drive Dialog Box Fields...

  • Page 105: Figure 7.7: Expert - Pcmcia Wireless Lan Card Configuration Dialog Box

    Chapter 7: Network Menu and Forms Figure 7.7: Expert - PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card Configuration Dialog Box The following table provides a brief description of the fields available in the Wireless LAN dialog box. Table 7.8: Wireless LAN Dialog Box Fields Field Name Definition [PCMCIA Card]...

  • Page 106: Table 7.9: Cdma Dialog Box Fields

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and Users Guide Enter a unique key for decoding the encrypted data. Click OK. Click apply changes. Configuring a CDMA PCMCIA card You can use the PCMCIA Management form under Network to configure a CDMA PCMCIA card.

  • Page 107: Vpn Connections

    Chapter 7: Network Menu and Forms Check the Call Back checkbox. The Phone Number field appears on the Slot dialog box. Enter a number for the console server to use to call back the CDMA card. Click OK. Click apply changes. Ejecting a PCMCIA card Use the Eject button on the PCMCIA management form to eject any PCMCIA card before physically ejecting it.

  • Page 108: Figure 7.8: Expert - Vpn New/Modify Connection Dialog Box

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and Users Guide Figure 7.8: 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 7.10: 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 7.10: Field and Menu Options for Configuring a VPN Connection Field Name Definition...

  • Page 110: Figure 7.9: Security Custom Profile Dialog

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and Users Guide Figure 7.9: 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 7.10: Expert - Network - Snmp

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and Users Guide Figure 7.10: 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: Figure 7.11: Expert - New/Mod Snmp V1 V2 Configuration Dialog Box

    Chapter 7: Network Menu and Forms The following table explains the required parameters to complete the SNMP form and the associated dialog boxes. Table 7.11: 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 7.12: Expert - New/Mod Snmp V3 Configuration Dialog Box

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and Users Guide Figure 7.12: 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 7.14: Expert - Firewall Configuration Edit Chain Dialog Box

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and Users 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 7.14: Expert - Firewall Configuration Edit Chain Dialog Box Only the policy can be edited for a default chain.

  • Page 117: Figure 7.17: 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 7.20: Firewall Configuration Tcp Protocol Fields And Menu Options

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and Users 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.

  • Page 119: Figure 7.21: Firewall Configuration Add Rule And Edit Rule Udp Protocol Fields

    Chapter 7: Network Menu and Forms The following table defines the fields and menu options in the TCP Options Section. Table 7.12: 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: Figure 7.22: Input/Output Interface Fields And Fragments Menu Options

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and Users Guide Input interface, output interface and fragments If an interface (such as eth0 or eth1) is entered in the Input Interface field, incoming packets are filtered for the specified interface. If an interface is entered in the Output Interface field, outgoing packets are filtered for the specified interface.

  • Page 121: Figure 7.24: Firewall Configuration Add Rule And Edit Rule Reject Target Menu Options

    Chapter 7: Network Menu and Forms The following table defines the menu options and fields in the LOG Options Section. Table 7.15: Expert - Target LOG Options Selection Fields Field or Menu Name Definition Log Level One of the options in the pull-down menu. Log Prefix The prefix is included in the log entry.
  • Page 122 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and Users Guide Table 7.16: Reply Packet Names and Definitions (Continued) Field Name Definition echo-reply Echo reply alias. tcp-reset TCP RST packet alias. NOTE: The packets are matched (using tcp flags and appropriate reject type) with the REJECT target.

  • Page 123: Figure 7.25: Edit Chain Dialog Box

    Chapter 7: Network Menu and Forms Figure 7.25: Edit Chain Dialog Box Select the desired policy from the Policy pull-down menu Click OK. Click apply changes. To edit any rules for this chain, go to To Edit a Rule To add a rule: Go to Network - Firewall Configuration Select the chain to which you wish to add a rule from Chain list and then click the Edit Rules button.

  • Page 124: Host Table

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and Users Guide 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.

  • Page 125: Figure 7.27: Expert - Network - Static Routes

    Chapter 7: Network Menu and Forms Figure 7.27: Expert - Network - Static Routes Clicking the Edit or Add buttons displays the form shown in the following figure. Figure 7.28: 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 126: Figure 7.29: Expert - Static Routes Add And Edit Dialog Boxes - Network Route

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and Users Guide Figure 7.29: 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 7.17: Routing Type Fields in the New/Modify Route Dialog Box (Continued) Field or Menu Name Definition Host IP Appears only when Host route is selected. Type the IP address of the destination host. Go to Choices are Gateway or Interface.
  • Page 128 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and Users Guide...

  • Page 129: Chapter 8: Security Menu And Forms

    CHAPTER 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 and Users 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 and Users 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 and Users 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 and Users Guide the console server uses TACACS+ to determine whether or not each user/group is authorized to access specific serial ports. By default the Enable Raccess Authorization is disabled allowing all users full authorization. When...

  • 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 and Users 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 and Users 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 and Users 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 and Users 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 Advanced Console Server Command Reference Guide.
  • Page 146 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and Users Guide...

  • Page 147: Chapter 9: Ports Menu And Forms

    CHAPTER Ports Menu and Forms Physical Ports When Physical Ports is selected under Ports - Physical Ports in Expert mode, the following form appears. Figure 9.12: 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: Table 9.7: List Of Procedures For Serial Port Configuration

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and Users 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: Figure 9.13: Ports - Physical Ports - General Form

    Chapter 9: Ports Menu and Forms Figure 9.13: Ports - Physical Ports - General Form The General form allows you to define general port settings, connect to an IPDU port 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 150: Table 9.8: Connections Protocols When Serial Port Is Connected To Device Console Port

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and Users Guide The following table shows the options from the list of connection protocols when the console server serial port is connected to the console port of a server or a device.
  • Page 151 Chapter 9: Ports Menu and Forms Table 9.9: 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 152: Table 9.10: Connection Protocols For Modems Or Ipdus

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and Users Guide Modem and power management connection protocols The following table shows the connection protocols for modems or IPDUs connected to the serial ports. Table 9.10: Connection Protocols for Modems or IPDUs.
  • Page 153 Chapter 9: Ports Menu and Forms Go to Ports - Physical Ports in Expert mode, select a port or ports to modify, click the appropriate Modify Ports button. The General form appears. Click the General tab. The General form appears with the number(s) of the selected port(s) next to the Done button at the bottom of the form and the active tabs are yellow.
  • Page 154 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and Users Guide Select Telnet, SSHv1, SSHv2 or Raw Socket from the Connection Protocol pull- down menu. Specify authorized users/groups and the authentication method in the Access form. Specify the TCP Port number, the IP address of the remote host and the terminal type using the Other form.
  • Page 155 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 Advanced Console Server Command Reference Guide.

  • Page 156: Table 9.11: Access Form Menu And Fields

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and Users Guide To change the parity, select None, Odd or Even from the Parity pull-down menu. The default is None. To change the data size, select an option from 5 to 8 from the Data pull-down menu. The default is 8.

  • Page 157: Table 9.12: Expert - Authentication Methods And Fallback Mechanisms

    Chapter 9: Ports Menu and Forms To configure user access to serial ports: Use this procedure if you wish to specify a list of authorized users or groups. Go to Ports - Physical Ports in Expert mode and select a port or ports to modify. Click the Access tab.

  • Page 158: Table 9.13: List Of Authentication Method Procedures

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and Users Guide Table 9.12: Expert - Authentication Methods and Fallback Mechanisms (Continued) Authentication Type Definition NISDownLocal Local authentication is performed only when the NIS server is down. Radius Authentication is performed using a Radius authentication server.

  • Page 159: Figure 9.14: Ports - Physical Ports - Data Buffering Enabled

    Chapter 9: Ports Menu and Forms Data Buffering Under Ports - Physical Ports in Expert Mode, after you select one or more serial ports and click the Modify Port(s), you can select the Data Buffering form from the tabbed menu. The Data Buffering form appears.

  • Page 160: To Configure Data Buffering For Serial Ports

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and Users Guide Table 9.14: Data Buffering Form Fields (Continued) Field Name Definition NFS File Path (Remote The path for the mount point of the directory where data buffer file is to be stored.

  • Page 161: Table 9.15: Expert - Multi User Form Fields

    Chapter 9: Ports Menu and Forms Click the checkbox next to Record the timestamp in the data buffering file to specify whether to include a timestamp with the data. From the Show Menu pull-down menu, choose Show all options, No, Show data buffering file only or Show without the erase options.

  • Page 162: Table 9.16: Available Options From The Allow Multiple Sessions Pull-Down

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and Users Guide The following table describes the options from the Allow Multiple Sessions pull-down menu. Table 9.16: Available Options from the Allow Multiple Sessions Pull-down Menu Option Description Do not allow multiple sessions. Only two users can connect to the same port simultaneously.

  • Page 163: Figure 9.15: Ports - Physical Ports - Power Management, Enable Ipmi Checked

    Chapter 9: Ports Menu and Forms NOTE: Enable power management on this form refers to IPDU power management, Applications - IPDU Power Mgmt. Additional fields appear on the form if Enable Power management on this port and Enable IPMI on this port are checked, as shown in the following figure.

  • Page 164: To Configure A Serial Port For Ipdu Power Management

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and Users Guide Table 9.17: Expert - Power Management Form Fields (Continued) Field Name Definition New User/Group Entry field to add a new user/group. (available only if Allow Users/Groups radio button is selected) Allowed Users/Groups View list box of authorized users or groups.

  • Page 165: Figure 9.16: Ports - Physical Ports - Power Management-Allow All Users

    Chapter 9: Ports Menu and Forms NOTE: If you wish to configure IPMI power management on this port, continue to the IPMI configuration procedure below. To configure a serial port for IPMI power management: This procedure assumes you have added the connected IPMI device in the Applications - IPMI Power Mgmt.

  • Page 166: Figure 9.17: Ports - Physical Ports -Power Management -Allow Users And Groups

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and Users Guide Figure 9.17: Ports - Physical Ports -Power Management -Allow Users and Groups Enter a valid user name or groupname in the New User/Group field and click Add. Click Done. Click apply changes.

  • Page 167: To Configure Tcp Port Number, Stty Options, Break Interval And The Login Banner For A Serial Port Connected To A Console

    Chapter 9: Ports Menu and Forms Table 9.18: Other Form Fields (Continued) Field Name Definition STTY Options Set terminal options. 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...
  • Page 168 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and Users Guide To configure terminal server connection options: Perform this procedure if you have connected a server terminal to a serial port. Select the port and choose a TS profile from the Connection Protocol pull-down menu on General form.

  • Page 169: Virtual Ports

    Chapter 9: Ports Menu and Forms Virtual Ports When Virtual Ports is selected, the following form appears. Figure 9.18: 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 170: Figure 9.19: Ports - Virtual Ports - New/Modify Port Dialog Box

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and Users Guide Figure 9.19: 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 9.19: New/Modify Port Dialog Box Fields.

  • Page 171: Figure 9.20: Ports - Virtual Ports - New/Modify Port Dialog Box

    Chapter 9: Ports Menu and Forms 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 172: Ports Status

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and Users Guide Figure 9.21: 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 173: Ports Statistics

    Chapter 9: 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 9.20: Expert - Port Status Read-Only Form Column Name Description...
  • Page 174 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and Users Guide Table 9.21: 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 175: Chapter 10: Administration Menu And Forms

    CHAPTER 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 and 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 and 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 and 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.

  • 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 and 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 and 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 and 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

    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and User Guide Selecting Administration - Online Help in Expert mode brings up the form shown in the following figure. Figure 10.4: Expert - Administration - Online Help The console server administrator can either use the supplied online help or download the online help .zip file and reconfigure the path to a local server where the online help can be stored and...
  • Page 189 Chapter 10: 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 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 and User Guide...

  • Page 191: Appendices

    APP ENDICE S Appendices Appendix A: Technical Specifications Table 1.1: Technical Specifications for the ACS 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 PCMCIA slots supporting: Secondary Ethernet, Wireless networking, CDMA, GPRS, GSM, V.90 modems, ISDN Power...

  • 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 181 • Canadian DOC notice on page 181 • 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 and User Guide Vorsicht: Bitte alle Sicherheitsvorschriften des Vermittlungsamtes bei Anschluss und Abstecken der Alterpath ACS Stromversorgung von der Gleichstromquelle einhalten. Um die NEBS Anforderungen zu erfüllen bitte sicherstellen, dass sich die Umgebungsbedingungen des Einsatzortes innerhalb der Grenzen der NEBS Spezifikation bewegen.

  • 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: Aviso De Precaución S-Mark Argentina

    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: 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.
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  • Page 201: Index

    INDE X Index admin 113 administering users 9 access 140 administrative modes, overview of 36 allow SSH root 4, 40, 125 administrator forms, common features of 34 SSH root 58 administrators, common tasks for ACS 33 access requirements, port 25 alarm access server notification 164...
  • Page 202 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and Users Guide CDMA 2 CDMA PCMCIA cards, configuring 90 backup configuration 168 Certificate for HTTP Security 128 banner, console 79 certification, NEBS 179 banner, login 151 chain 7 basic installation procedures 14...
  • Page 203 Index connect to ACS 25 time stamp 51, 144 connect to serial ports 25 data size 46 connect, host to 151 data buffering events 160 connecting AltherPath PM IPDUs 20 daylight savings time 166 connection default IPaddress 20 protocol 26, 45 default, security profile 18 protocol modem 136 destination...
  • Page 204 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and Users Guide FCC warning statement 181 http 4, 40, 125 file path, NFS 144 http redirection to https 4, 40, 125 filtering, structure of IP 6 https 4, 40, 125 firewall configuration 99 firmware, to upgrade the ACS’s 171...
  • Page 205 Index master 153 maximum detected 62, 63 JCPU 116 menus and forms mapping, Expert mode 56 methods of accessing the web manager, other 19 MIB 95, 163 keep-alive interval, TCP 150 management information base 95, 163 Kerberos 5, 122, 141 MIIMON 79 Kerberos/local 5, 118, 141 mode...
  • Page 206 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and Users Guide serial ports alarm 164 configuring compact flash 87 SNMP trap 163 configuring CompactFlash 87 notifications 9, 160 configuring Ethernet 87 NTP 122, 165 configuring GSM 86 server, using 165 configuring ISDN 85...
  • Page 207 Index configuring ports for 11 connection protocol 136 quickstart guide 13 from ACS command line 12 icons 68 IPDU 59 raccess 119 IPMI 70 raccess authorization 119 key 147 Radius 6, 142 through the web manager 11 Radius/downlocal 118 using CLI, configuring ports for 11 Radius/local 6, 118, 142 power, options for managing 11 Radiusdownlocal 6, 142...
  • Page 208 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and Users Guide SNMP, simple network management protocol 95 SNMPv1 163 safety precautions 178 SNMPv2 163 secured, security profile 4, 18, 40, 125 SSH root access 58 security SSH root access, allow 4, 40, 125...
  • Page 209 Index TACACS+/local 6, 118, 142 TTY 116 TACACS+downlocal 6, 142 TX bytes 157 flags 8, 103 UDP protocol 8 keep-alive interval 150 updelay 79 options 105 upgrade port 150 ACS’s firmware 171 port number, local 154 firmware 170 port number, remote 154 software 66 port numbers 26 usage, CPU 116...
  • Page 210 Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Installation, Administration and Users Guide vpn connections 91 windows EMS 150 wireless LAN PCMCIA cards, configuring 88 wiz command 16 watchdog timer 167 wizard mode 36 web manager 2 working inside the AltherPath ACS 180...
  • Page 212 For Technical Support: www.avocent.com/support Avocent International Ltd. Avocent Corporation Avocent House, Shannon Free Zone 4991 Corporate Drive Shannon, County Clare, Ireland Huntsville, Alabama 35805-6201 USA Tel: +353 61 715 292 Tel: +1 256 430 4000 Fax: +353 61 471 871...

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