Snmp; Data Logging, Notifications, Alarms And Data Buffering; Power Management; Auto Discovery - Emerson Avocent ACS 6000 User Manual

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SNMP

If SNMP is enabled in the selected security profile, an administrator can configure the Simple
Network Management Protocol (SNMP) agent on the console server to answer requests sent by an
SNMP management application.
The console server SNMP agent supports SNMP v1/v2 and v3, MIB-II and Enterprise MIB. For
more information, see SNMP Configuration on page 34 .
NOTE: The text files with the Enterprise MIB (ACS6000-MIB.asn) and the TRAP MIB (ACS6000-TRAP-
MIB.asn) are available in the appliance under the /usr/local/mibs directory.

Data logging, notifications, alarms and data buffering

An administrator can set up data logging, notifications and alarms to alert administrators of
problems with email, SMS, SNMP trap or DSView software notifications. An administrator can also
store buffered data locally, remotely or with DSView management software. Messages about the
console server and connected servers or devices can also be sent to syslog servers.

Power management

The console server enables users who are authorized for power management to turn power on,
turn power off and reset devices plugged into a connected power distribution unit (PDU). The
power devices can be connected to any serial port or to the AUX/Modem port (if an internal modem
is not installed). For more information, see Power Management on page 64 .

Auto discovery

An administrator can enable auto discovery to find the hostname of a target connected to a serial
port. Auto discovery's default probe and answer strings have a broad range. An administrator can
configure site-specific probe and answer strings. Auto discovery can also be configured through
the DSView software.

FIPS module

The 140 series of Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) are U.S. government
computer security standards that specify requirements for cryptography modules.
The console server uses an embedded FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic module (Certificate No.
1747) running on a Linux PPC platform per FIPS 140-2 Implementation Guidance section G.5
guidelines. For more information, see FIPS module on page 23 .

Configuration Example

The following graphic and table illustrate a typical ACS 6000 console server configuration.