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Common Tasks for CS Administrators

The following table shows some of the common tasks that are performed by
an administrator and links to the process and procedure for performing the
task.
Table 4-1: Administrator > Common Administrative Tasks
Task
Set up users and groups to access
connected devices.
Set up user authentication to access
serial ports.
Configure serial ports for power
management.
Assign users permissions to manage
outlets on connected AlterPath PMs.
Set up local or remote data buffering,
and specify alarms for one or more serial
ports.
Set up logging of system messages to a
syslog server.
Configure devices for IPMI power
management.
Select an authentication method for
accessing connected devices.
Configure packet filtering.
BLACK BOX® CS Installation, Administration, and User's Guide
Common Tasks for CS Administrators
Where Documented
"Users and Groups" on page 208
"Access" on page 259
"To Configure a Power Management Protocol
for an IPDU" on page 254
"To Configure Users to Manage Power Outlets
on IPDUs" on page 128
"To Configure Data Buffering for Serial Ports"
on page 267
"To Choose a Method for Sending
Notifications for Serial Port Data Buffering
Events" on page 297
"To Specify Names, Alarms, Syslogging, and
Over Current Protection for IPDUs" on page
130
"To Configure Syslogging for Serial Ports and
Specify Message Filtering" on page 158"
"IPMI Power Management" on page 139
"Authentication" on page 214
"Firewall Configuration" on page 186
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