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Avocent Network Device SPC420 Installer/User Manual (432 pages)

Avocent Network Device User Guide

Brand: Avocent | Category: Software | Size: 5.14 MB

Table of Contents
5
List of Figures

15
List of Tables

17
Chapter 1: Product Overview

21
- Features and Benefits
  21
- System Components
  22
  - Third Party Products
    23
  - Partner Products
    23
- Supported Units
  24
  - Target Devices
    27
  - Power Devices
    27
- System Configuration
  27
Chapter 2: Installation

29
Chapter 3: Dsview 3 Explorer Windows

43
- Accessing Target Devices
  44
- Using the Side Navigation Bar
  44
- Using Windows
  46
  - Sorting Information in a Window
    46
  - Filtering Information in a Window
    46
  - Saving Information in a Window
    47
  - Using the Customize Link in Windows
    48
  - Displaying Pages
    49
  - Bookmarking a Window
    50
  - Printing a Window
    50
  - Refreshing a Window
    50
- Using Keyboard Commands
  51
Chapter 4: Basic Operations

53
- Dsview 3 Help
  53
  - Configuring the Dsview 3 Help Location
    53
  - Installing Dsview 3 Help on a Local Server
    54
- Global System Properties
  54
- Legal Notice
  55
- PCI Compliance Configuration
  55
- Profiles
  56
- Built-In User Groups
  60
- Preemption Levels
  61
- Internet Explorer Considerations
  62
- Security Zones
  64
- Certificates
  66
- Integrated Windows Authentication
  69
- Firewalls
  70
- Vpns
  71
- NAT Devices
  73
- Licenses
  74
  - Adding a New License Key
    76
- System Information
  76
- ISV Partners
  77
Chapter 5: Dsview 3 Servers

79
- Server Properties
  79
  - Server Certificates
    81
  - Avocent Proxy Server
    85
  - Server Trap Destinations
    86
  - Client Session Information
    86
  - Dsview 3 Software Modem Sessions
    87
  - Email
    88
  - Unit Status Polling
    89
- Backing up and Restoring Hub Servers Manually
  89
- Spoke Servers
  92
- Replication
  95
Chapter 6: Authentication Services

99
Chapter 7: Units View Windows

123
- Topology View
  124
- Showing and Hiding Units
  127
- Units View Windows Fields
  127
- Multiple Unit Operations from a Units View Window
  131
- Unit Overview Windows
  132
- Unit Status Window
  133
Chapter 8: Adding and Deleting Units

135
- Adding Units
  135
- Deleting Units
  143
  - Automatically Deleting Attached Units
    143
Chapter 9: Synchronizing the Dsview 3 Software Database

145
- Name Synchronization
  145
- Topology Synchronization
  150
- Merging Target Devices
  153
- Automatic Discovery
  155
- Automatic Inheritance for Group Memberships and Properties
  155
Chapter 10: Managing Units

157
- Appliance Configuration Templates
  157
- Unit Properties
  159
- About Access Rights
  164
- Unit Access Rights
  166
- Managed Appliance Status
  167
- Managed Appliance Settings
  167
- Managed Appliance SNMP Settings
  169
- Target Device Settings
  170
- Target Device Services
  171
- Target Device Naming
  172
- IQ Module Settings
  173
- KVM Switch and Cascade Switch Settings
  174
  - OSCAR Interface Settings
    176
- Local Account Settings
  177
- Embedded Units
  180
- Asset and Usage Reports
  182
  - Asset
    182
  - Usage
    183
Chapter 11: Power Devices and Power Device Sockets

185
- Power Devices
  185
- Power Device Input Feed
  187
- Power Device Sockets
  188
- Power Control of Devices Attached to Power Devices
  189
Chapter 12: Unit Sessions and Connections

191
- Managed Appliance Session Settings
  191
- Active Sessions
  196
  - Active Sessions on a Target Device
    198
  - Active Modem Sessions
    199
- Connections to Units
  201
  - Merging Virtual and Physical Target Device Connections
    203
Chapter 13: Data Logging

205
- Configuring Data Logging
  206
- Viewing Data Log Files
  213
Chapter 14: SSH Passthrough Sessions

215
- Configuring SSH Passthrough
  215
  - Enabling SSH Passthrough
    215
  - SSH Port Sharing
    216
- SSH Passthrough Sessions
  217
  - Establishing an SSH Passthrough Connection to a Unit
    218
  - Escape Key Sequence
    220
  - Break Sequences
    220
  - Transferring Read/Write Access
    222
  - Disconnecting a Session
    222
  - Displaying Session Output
    222
  - Supported Service Processor Commands
    223
Chapter 15: Grouping Units

225
- Site, Department and Location Groups
  225
- Custom Fields
  227
- Unit Groups
  230
  - Unit Group Hierarchy
    232
  - Adding or Deleting a Unit Group
    234
  - Changing the Unit Group Properties
    235
Chapter 16: DS Zones

239
- Managing and Accessing Zones
  239
  - Enabling DS Zones
    239
  - Creating Zones
    239
  - Accessing Zones
    240
  - Transferring Units to a Zone
    241
  - Managing Zone Properties
    241
- Using Zones
  243
  - Units Actions in a Zone
    243
Chapter 17: Managing User Accounts

249
- User Accounts Windows
  249
- Adding User Accounts
  251
- Deleting User Accounts
  253
- Unlocking User Accounts
  253
- Resetting a User Account Password
  253
- Changing User Account Properties
  254
  - Username
    254
  - User Certificates
    255
  - User SSH Key
    255
  - User Password
    256
  - User Account Restrictions and Expiration Settings
    256
  - User Group Membership
    257
  - Preemption Level
    257
  - Address
    257
  - Phone Contact
    258
  - Email Contact
    258
  - User Notes
    258
  - Custom Field Properties
    259
- User Access Rights
  259
Chapter 18: User Groups

261
- Adding User-Defined User Groups
  262
- Deleting User-Defined User Groups
  264
- User Group Properties
  265
- Changing User Group Members
  265
- User Group Access Rights
  266
Chapter 19: Using the Video Viewer

269
- About the Video Viewer
  269
- Window Features
  270
- Opening a KVM Session
  271
- Video Viewer Session Properties
  273
- Closing a Video Viewer Session
  274
- KVM Session Profiles
  274
- Using Menu Commands to Manage Session Settings
  283
- Toolbar Commands
  285
- Manual Video Adjustment
  287
- Saving the View
  290
- Displaying Video Viewer Users
  290
- Scan Mode
  291
- Macros
  294
- Power Control of Devices Attached to Power Devices
  299
- Using Virtual Media
  299
- Using Smart Cards
  303
- Video Viewer Troubleshooting
  304
Chapter 20: Using the Telnet Viewer

307
- About the Telnet Viewer
  307
- Telnet Viewer Window Features
  307
  - Telnet Viewer Window Toolbar
    309
- Security Property
  310
- Opening a Session
  310
- Customizing the Telnet Viewer
  311
- Customizing Session Properties
  312
  - Login Scripts
    314
- Reviewing Session Data
  315
- Macros
  316
- Logging
  319
- Copying, Pasting and Printing Session Data
  322
- Power Control of Devices Attached to Power Devices
  323
- Closing a Telnet Viewer Session
  324
Chapter 21: Using Tools

325
- Using Unit Tools
  325
  - Exporting Units
    325
  - Exporting Access Rights
    327
  - Merging Target Devices
    327
  - Merging Target Device Endpoints
    328
  - Importing Dsview 2.X Software Databases
    329
  - Importing Data
    332
- Using the Managed Appliance Tools
  333
  - Rebooting
    333
  - Upgrading Firmware
    334
  - Resynchronizing Units
    335
  - Saving a Managed Appliance Configuration
    336
  - Restoring a Managed Appliance Configuration
    336
  - Saving a Managed Appliance User Database
    337
  - Restoring a Managed Appliance User Database
    337
Chapter 22: Using Tasks

339
- Using the Tasks Window
  339
- Firmware Management
  356
Chapter 23: Events and Event Logs

359
- Event Severity and Categories
  359
- Email Notifications
  360
- Enabling and Disabling Event Logging
  363
- Displaying the Event Log
  363
  - Event States
    365
  - Using the Date Filter
    366
- Changing the Event Log Retention Period
  366
- Creating an Event Log .Csv File
  367
Chapter 24: Plug-Ins

369
- Recommended Sequence for Adding/Upgrading Plug-Ins
  369
- Adding Plug-Ins
  370
- Displaying Plug-In Information
  370
- Managing Plug-Ins
  372
Appendix A: Technical Support

375
Appendix B: TCP and UDP Ports

376
Appendix C: DSR Remote Operations Software

384
Appendix D: Terminal Emulation

393
Appendix E: Regaining Access to the Dsview 3 Software

409
Appendix F: Glossary

410
Index

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Avocent Network Device SPC420 Specifications (2 pages)

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Avocent Network Device SPC420 Quick Installation Manual (1 page)

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Avocent Network Device SPC420 Installer/User Manual (432 pages)

Table of Contents

List of Figures

List of Tables

Chapter 1: Product Overview

Chapter 2: Installation

Chapter 3: Dsview 3 Explorer Windows

Chapter 4: Basic Operations

Chapter 5: Dsview 3 Servers

Chapter 6: Authentication Services

Chapter 7: Units View Windows

Chapter 8: Adding and Deleting Units

Chapter 9: Synchronizing the Dsview 3 Software Database

Chapter 10: Managing Units

Chapter 11: Power Devices and Power Device Sockets

Chapter 12: Unit Sessions and Connections

Chapter 13: Data Logging

Chapter 14: SSH Passthrough Sessions

Chapter 15: Grouping Units

Chapter 16: DS Zones

Chapter 17: Managing User Accounts

Chapter 18: User Groups

Chapter 19: Using the Video Viewer

Chapter 20: Using the Telnet Viewer

Chapter 21: Using Tools

Chapter 22: Using Tasks

Chapter 23: Events and Event Logs

Chapter 24: Plug-Ins

Appendix A: Technical Support

Appendix B: TCP and UDP Ports

Appendix C: DSR Remote Operations Software

Appendix D: Terminal Emulation

Appendix E: Regaining Access to the Dsview 3 Software

Appendix F: Glossary

Index

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