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Avocent Cyclades ACS48 Installation/Administration/User Manual (212 pages)
ACS Advanced Console Server
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Table of Contents
English
5
Console Server
3
Table of Contents
5
List of Figures
9
List of Tables
13
Chapter 1: Introduction
17
Overview
17
Connectors on the ACS Console Server
17
Figure 1.1: Front of the ACS Console Server with PCMCIA Card Slots (ACS4 Shown)
17
Figure 1.2: Back of the ACS Console Server Showing Connectors (ACS16 Shown)
17
Accessing the ACS Console Server and Connected Devices
18
Web Manager
18
Figure 1.3: ACS Console Server Connectors
18
Prerequisites for Using the Web Manager
19
Types of Users
19
Security
19
Table 1.1: Security Profile Availability
20
Table 1.2: Enabled Services to Access the Serial Ports under each Profile
20
Table 1.3: Enabled Protocols for each Profile Shown with a Check Mark
20
Authentication
21
Table 1.4: Authentication Methods Supported
21
Vpn
22
Packet Filtering
22
Structure of IP Filtering
22
Add Rule and Edit Rule Options
23
Table 1.5: Add Rule and Edit Rule Option Definitions
23
Snmp
24
Table 1.6: TCP Protocol Option Definitions
24
Notifications, Alarms and Data Buffering
25
Syslog Servers
25
Managing Users of Connected Devices
25
Configuring Access to Connected Devices
26
ACS Console Server and Power Management
26
Configuring Power Management
26
Table 1.7: Common Administrator Tasks for Configuring Software
26
Table 1.8: Power Management Configuration Tasks
26
Options for Managing Power
27
Table 1.9: Power Management Options in the Web Manager
27
Chapter 2: Installation
29
Supplied with the ACS Console Server
29
Table 2.1: ACS Console Server Shipping Box Contents, Part Numbers and Description
29
Important Pre-Installation Requirements
30
Basic Installation Procedures
30
Making an Ethernet Connection
31
Making a Direct Connection to Configure the Network Parameters
31
Figure 2.1: Placement of Mounting Brackets (Forward Mounting Configuration Shown)
31
Powering up the Console Server and the Connected Devices
32
Performing Basic Network Configuration Using the Wiz Command
32
Figure 2.2: Configuration Wizard Screen
33
Adding Users and Configuring Ports Using the Web Manager
35
Other Methods of Accessing the Web Manager
35
Table 2.2: Additional Information about Configuration and Administration
35
Where Documented
35
Installing PCMCIA Cards
36
Connecting PM Ipdus
36
Table 2.3: Tasks Related to Connecting Cyclades Ipdus
37
Chapter 3: Web Manager for Regular Users
39
Using the Web Manager
39
Features of Regular User Forms
40
Figure 3.1: Regular User Form
40
Table 3.1: Common Screen Information
40
Connect
41
Connect to the Console Server
41
Connect to Serial Ports
41
Table 3.2: Java Applet Buttons for Connecting to the Console Server
41
Connection Protocols for Serial Ports
42
Table 3.3: Available Serial Port Protocols
42
IPDU Power Management
43
Outlets Manager
43
Figure 3.2: Regular User - IPDU Power Mgmt. Forms
43
View IPDU Info
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Figure 3.3: Regular User - View Ipdus Info
44
Table 3.4: Regular User - Outlet Management Buttons
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Table 3.5: Power Management Display Information by Configured Port
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IPDU Multi-Outlet Ctrl
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Figure 3.4: Regular User - IPDU Multi-Outlet (no Permissions)
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Figure 3.5: Regular User - IPDU Multi-Outlet (with Permissions)
46
Security
47
Chapter 4: Web Manager for Administrators
49
Common Tasks for ACS Console Server Administrators
49
Table 4.1: Administrator - Common Administrative Tasks
49
Common Features of Administrator Forms
50
Figure 4.1: Administrator - Web Manager Buttons
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Table 4.2: Description of Administrator Web Manager Buttons
50
Logging into the Web Manager
51
Table 4.3: Administrator - Options for Trying, Saving and Restoring Configuration Change
51
Table 4.4: Administrator - Logout Button and Other Information in the Upper Right
51
Overview of Administrative Modes
52
Wizard Mode
52
Expert Mode
53
Figure 4.2: Example of Web Manager Form in Wizard Mode
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Figure 4.3: Example of Web Manager Form in Expert Mode
54
Chapter 5: Configuring the ACS Console Server in Wizard Mode
55
Step 1: Security Profile
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Table 5.1: Wizard - Serial Port Enabled Services for each Security Profile
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Table 5.2: Wizard - Serial Port Enabled Services for each Security Profile
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Table 5.3: Wizard - Enabled Protocols for each Security Profile
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Figure 5.1: Administrator - Physical Ports Factory Settings
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Figure 5.2: Wizard - Step 1: Security Profile Form
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Step 2: Network Settings
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Figure 5.3: Custom Security Profile Dialog Box
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Figure 5.4: Wizard - Step 2: Network Settings - DHCP Disabled
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Figure 5.5: Wizard - Step 2: Network Settings - DHCP Enabled
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Step 3: Port Profile
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Figure 5.6: Wizard - Step 3: Port Profile
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Table 5.4: Port Profile Setup Options
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Step 4: Access
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Figure 5.7: Wizard - Step 4: Access
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Figure 5.8: Wizard - Step 4: Access Add User Dialog Box
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Figure 5.9: Wizard - Step 4: Change Password Dialog Box
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Table 5.5: Wizard - Add User Dialog: Field Names and Definitions
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Step 5: Data Buffering
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Figure 5.10: Wizard - Step 5: Data Buffering [Local]
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Figure 5.11: Wizard - Step 5: Data Buffering [Remote]
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Table 5.6: Wizard - Data Buffering Field Names and Definitions
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Table 5.7: Differences Beween Remote and Local Data Buffering
67
To Configure Data Buffering
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Step 6: System Log
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Figure 5.12: Wizard - Step 6: System Log
68
Chapter 6: Applications
71
Configuring the Console Server in Expert Mode
71
Overview of Menus and Forms
71
Figure 6.1: Expert Mode Screen Elements
71
Mapping the Expert Mode Menus and Forms
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Table 6.1: Expert Mode Menu and Forms, Applications, Network and Security
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Table 6.2: Expert Mode Menu and Forms, Ports and Administration
72
Applications Menu and Forms
73
Connect
73
Table 6.3: Expert - Applications Menu
73
Figure 6.2: Expert - SSH Session Java Applet
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IPDU Power Management
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Figure 6.3: Expert - Applications - IPDU Power Mgmt. - Outlets Manager
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Table 6.4: Expert - Outlets Manager Icons Description
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To View Status, Lock, Unlock, Rename or Cycle Power Outlets
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Figure 6.4: IPDU Power Mgmt. - View Ipdus Info
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Table 6.5: Expert - View Ipdus General Information
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Table 6.6: Expert - View Ipdus Unit Information
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Figure 6.5: IPDU Power Mgmt- Users Manager
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Figure 6.6: Expert - IPDU Power Mgmt. - Users Manager - Add User
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Figure 6.7: Example of Adding IPDU Users
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Figure 6.8: Expert - Applications - IPDU Power Mgmt. - Configuration
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Figure 6.9: Expert - Applications - IPDU Power Mgmt. - Software Upgrade
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IPDU Multi-Outlet Ctrl
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Figure 6.10: Expert - Applications - IPDU Multi-Outlet Ctrl
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Figure 6.11: Expert - Applications - Multi-Outlet Ctrl [Not Configured]
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Figure 6.12: Expert - Applications - Multi-Outlet Control Icons
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Table 6.7: Expert - IPDU Multi-Outlet Ctrl Form Icons
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IPMI Power Management
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Figure 6.13: Expert - IPMI Power Mgmt. Add and Edit IPMI Device Dialog Boxes
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Figure 6.14: Expert - IPMI Power Mgmt. Device Entry Example
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Table 6.8: Expert - IPMI Information
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Table 6.9: Expert - IPMI Power Mgmt. Form Icons
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To Delete, Add or Edit an IPMI Device to Enable or Disable IPMI Power Management
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To Manage Power on an IPMI Device
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Power Management
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Figure 6.15: Expert - Serial Port - Power Management - Enable Power Management
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Figure 6.16: Expert - Serial Port - Power Management - User Permissions
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Terminal Profile Menu
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Figure 6.17: Expert - Serial Port - Power Management - Enable IPMI
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Figure 6.18: Expert - Applications - Terminal Profile Menu
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Figure 6.19: Expert - Terminal Profile Menu Example
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Chapter 7: Network Menu and Forms
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Table 7.1: Expert - Network Menu Descriptions
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Host Settings
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Figure 7.1: Expert - Network - Host Settings [DHCP Enabled]
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Figure 7.2: Expert - Network - Host Settings [DHCP Disabled]
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Table 7.2: Network Host Setting Field Defintions
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Syslog
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Figure 7.3: Expert - Network - Syslog
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PCMCIA Management
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Figure 7.4: Expert - Network - PCMCIA Management
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Figure 7.5: PCMCIA Card Type by Slot
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Table 7.3: Modem Dialog Box Fields
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Table 7.4: ISDN Dialog Box Fields
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Table 7.5: GSM Dialog Box Fields
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Table 7.6: Ethernet Dialog Box Fields
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Figure 7.6: Expert - PCMCIA Compactflash/Hard Disk Configuration Dialog Box
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Table 7.7: Compactflash / Hard Drive Dialog Box Fields
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Figure 7.7: Expert - PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card Configuration Dialog Box
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Table 7.8: Wireless LAN Dialog Box Fields
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Table 7.9: CDMA Dialog Box Fields
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VPN Connections
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Figure 7.8: Expert - VPN New/Modify Connection Dialog Box
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Table 7.10: Field and Menu Options for Configuring a VPN Connection
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Figure 7.9: Security Custom Profile Dialog
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Snmp
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Figure 7.10: Expert - Network - SNMP
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Figure 7.11: Expert - New/Mod SNMP V1 V2 Configuration Dialog Box
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Table 7.11: Expert - Fields and Menu Options for SNMP Configuration
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Figure 7.12: Expert - New/Mod SNMP V3 Configuration Dialog Box
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Firewall Configuration
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Figure 7.13: Expert - Network - Firewall Configuration
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Figure 7.14: Expert - Firewall Configuration Edit Chain Dialog Box
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Figure 7.15: Firewall Configuration User-Defined Chain Message
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Figure 7.16: Expert - Firewall Configuration Add Chain Dialog Box
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Figure 7.17: Firewall Configuration Edit Rules for Chain_Name Form
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Figure 7.18: Firewall Configuration Edit Rules for Chain_Name Buttons
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Figure 7.19: Expert - Firewall Configuration Add Rule and Edit Rule Dialog Boxes
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Figure 7.20: Firewall Configuration TCP Protocol Fields and Menu Options
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Figure 7.21: Firewall Configuration Add Rule and Edit Rule UDP Protocol Fields
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Table 7.12: Expert - TCP Options Fields
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Table 7.13: UDP Options
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Figure 7.22: Input/Output Interface Fields and Fragments Menu Options
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Figure 7.23: Firewall Configuration Add Rule and Edit Rule LOG Target Fields
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Table 7.14: Expert - Firewall Configuration Input/Output Interface and Fragments Fields
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Figure 7.24: Firewall Configuration Add Rule and Edit Rule REJECT Target Menu Options
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Table 7.15: Expert - Target LOG Options Selection Fields
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Table 7.16: Reply Packet Names and Definitions
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Figure 7.25: Edit Chain Dialog Box
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Host Table
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Static Routes
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Figure 7.26: Expert - Network - Host Tables
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Figure 7.27: Expert - Network - Static Routes
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Figure 7.28: Expert - Static Routes Add and Edit Dialog Boxes - Default Route
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Figure 7.29: Expert - Static Routes Add and Edit Dialog Boxes - Network Route
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Figure 7.30: Expert - Static Routes Add and Edit Dialog Boxes - Host Route
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Table 7.17: Routing Type Fields in the New/Modify Route Dialog Box
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Chapter 8: Security Menu and Forms
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Users and Groups
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Figure 8.1: Expert - Security - Users and Groups Form
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Table 8.1: Expert - Add User Dialog Field Names and Definitions
130
Active Ports Sessions
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Figure 8.2: Expert - Security - Active Ports Sessions
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Table 8.2: Expert - Active Ports Sessions Information
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Authentication
133
Configuring Authentication for Console Server Logins
133
Figure 8.3: Expert - Security - Authentication
133
Table 8.3: Tasks for Setting up Authentication Servers
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Figure 8.4: Expert - Security - Authentication - LDAP
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Figure 8.5: Expert - Administration - Time/Date
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Figure 8.6: Expert - Security - Authentication - Kerberos
139
Security Profiles
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Figure 8.7: Expert - Security - Authentication - NIS
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Figure 8.8: Expert - Security - Security Profile
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Table 8.4: Enabled Services to Access the Console Server under each Security Profile
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Table 8.5: Enabled Services to Access the Serial Ports under each Security Profile
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Table 8.6: Enabled Protocols for each Security Profile Shown with a Check Mark
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Figure 8.9: Expert - Physical Ports Default Factory Settings
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Figure 8.10: Serial Ports Protocol Incompatibility Dialog Box
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Security Certificates
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Figure 8.11: Custom Security Profile Dialog Box
144
Chapter 9: Ports Menu and Forms
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Physical Ports
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Figure 9.12: Ports - Physical Ports
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Table 9.7: List of Procedures for Serial Port Configuration
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To Enable or Disable Serial Ports
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Figure 9.13: Ports - Physical Ports - General Form
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Table 9.8: Connections Protocols When Serial Port Is Connected to Device Console Port
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Table 9.9: Available Connection Protocols When Terminal Is Connected to a Serial Port
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Table 9.10: Connection Protocols for Modems or Ipdus
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To Configure a Serial Port Connection Protocol for a Console Connection
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Table 9.11: Access Form Menu and Fields
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Table 9.12: Expert - Authentication Methods and Fallback Mechanisms
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To Configure User Access to Serial Ports
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Table 9.13: List of Authentication Method Procedures
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Figure 9.14: Ports - Physical Ports - Data Buffering Enabled
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Table 9.14: Data Buffering Form Fields
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To Configure Data Buffering for Serial Ports
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Table 9.15: Expert - Multi User Form Fields
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Table 9.16: Available Options from the Allow Multiple Sessions Pull-Down
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To Configure Multiple Sessions and Port Sniffing for One or more Serial Ports
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Figure 9.15: Ports - Physical Ports - Power Management, Enable IPMI Checked
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Table 9.17: Expert - Power Management Form Fields
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To Configure a Serial Port for IPDU Power Management
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Figure 9.16: Ports - Physical Ports - Power Management-Allow All Users
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To Configure a User for IPDU Power Management While Connected to a Serial Port
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Figure 9.17: Ports - Physical Ports -Power Management -Allow Users and Groups
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Table 9.18: Other Form Fields
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To Configure TCP Port Number, STTY Options, Break Interval and the Login Banner for a Serial Port Connected to a Console
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Virtual Ports
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Figure 9.18: Ports - Virtual Ports
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Figure 9.19: Ports - Virtual Ports - New/Modify Port Dialog Box
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Table 9.19: New/Modify Port Dialog Box Fields
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Figure 9.20: Ports - Virtual Ports - New/Modify Port Dialog Box
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Ports Status
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Figure 9.21: Ports - Virtual Ports - New/Modify - Port Names Dialog Box
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Figure 9.22: Ports - Ports Status (Read-Only)
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Ports Statistics
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Figure 9.23: Ports - Port Statistics (Read-Only)
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Table 9.20: Expert - Port Status Read-Only Form
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Table 9.21: Expert - Ports-Port Status Read-Only Form
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Chapter 10: Administration Menu and Forms
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System Information
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Table 10.1: System Information Form
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Notifications
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Table 10.2: Notifications Form Fields
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Table 10.3: Email Notifications Dialog Box Fields
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Table 10.4: Pager Notification Add/Edit Dialog Box Fields
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Table 10.5: SNMP Trap Notifications Add/Edit Dialog Box Fields
179
Time/Date
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Figure 10.1: Expert - Administration - Time/Date
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Figure 10.2: Expert - Administration - Time and Date - NTP Enable
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Boot Configuration
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Figure 10.3: Expert - Administration - Time/Date - Edit Custom
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Table 10.6: Boot Configuration Form Fields
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Backup Configuration
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Table 10.7: Backup Configuration Settings if Using FTP Server
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Table 10.8: Backup Configuration if Using Storage Device
185
Upgrade Firmware
186
Reboot
187
Online Help
187
Figure 10.4: Expert - Administration - Online Help
188
Appendices
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Appendix A: Technical Specifications
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Deutsch
192
Appendix B: Safety, Regulatory and Compliance Information
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Described in this Appendix.
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Safety and Environmental Guidelines for Rack-Mounting the Console Server
192
Safety Precautions for Operating the Console Server
194
Sicherheitsvorkehrungen Beim Betrieb des Cyclades ACS
194
NEBS Certification
195
Working Inside the Console Server
196
Replacing the Battery
197
Austausch der Batterie
197
Remplacement de la Batterie
197
FCC Warning Statement
197
Notice about FCC Compliance for All Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Models
197
Canadian DOC Notice
197
Aviso de Precaución S-Mark Argentina
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Trabajar dentro del Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server
198
Appendix C: Technical Support
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Index
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