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Cyclades User's Guide User Manual (506 pages)
Cyclades AlterPath KVM/net User's Guide
Brand:
Cyclades
| Category:
Switch
| Size: 7 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Before You Begin
13
Document Organization
14
Chapter 1: Introduction
14
Related Documents
15
Typographic and Other Conventions
15
Description
18
Guidelines for Using the Kvm/Net
20
Connectors on the Kvm/Net
20
Types of Ports
20
Connectors on the Back
22
KVM Ports
23
Power Connector and Power Switch
23
Management Ports (Console, Ethernet, User 1, User 2)
24
AUX Ports
26
Activity Leds on the Back of the Kvm/Net
26
Alterpath Kvm/Net Ordering Options
29
Types of Users
30
Simultaneous Kvm/Net Logins
31
Simultaneous Server Connections
32
Administration Options
33
Cyclades Web Manager
34
Prerequisites for Using the Web Manager
35
TCP Ports
36
Cascaded Devices
37
Accessing Ports on Cascaded KVM Devices
40
Kvm/Net Port Permissions
40
Understanding KVM Port Permissions
41
Decision 1: Check User's KVM Port Permissions
42
KVM Port Permissions Hierarchy
42
Decision 2: Check Group's KVM Port Permissions
43
Decision 3: Check Generic User's KVM Port Permissions
43
Decision 4: Check User's Default Permissions
44
Decision 5: Check Group's Default Permissions
44
Decision 6: Check Generic User's Default Permissions
45
Server Access: Inband and out of Band
45
Determining the Connection Type and Its Supported Functionality
47
Administering Users of Connected Servers
49
Tasks Related to Access to Connected Devices
49
Types of Access to Ports
49
Redefining Keyboard Shortcuts (Hot Keys)
51
Redefining KVM Connection Hot Keys
51
Redefining Sun Keyboard Equivalent Hot Keys
51
Summary of Tasks for Redefining Hot Keys
52
Disabling Mouse Acceleration
52
Screen Resolution and Refresh Rate
53
Packet Filtering on the Kvm/Net
54
Power Management
56
Options for Managing Power
56
Controlling Power through the Web Manager IPDU Power Management Forms
57
Controlling Power While Connected to KVM Ports
57
Setting up and Configuring Power Management
58
Security
60
Security Profiles
60
Authentication
61
Choosing Among Authentication Methods
61
Encryption
61
Tools for Specifying Authentication Methods
64
Lockout Macro
65
Notifications, Alarms, and Data Buffering
69
Example of Using Facility Numbers
70
Facility Numbers for Syslog Messages
70
Prerequisites for Logging to Syslog Servers
70
Syslog Servers
70
Configuring Logging, Alarms, and SNMP Traps
71
SNMP Traps
71
VPN and the Kvm/Net
72
Considerations When Choosing Whether to Enable DHCP
73
KVM Terminator Usage and Types
74
Activity Leds on the Terminator
74
KVM Expander
75
KVM Expander Features
75
KVM Expander Models and Components
76
Ports on the KVM Expander
78
Leds on the KVM Expander
79
Power Outlets on the KVM Expander
79
Cascading a KVM Expander
80
Adding the KVM Expander to the Kvm/Net Unit's List of Cascaded Devices
83
Upgrading the Microcontroller Code
83
User Access
84
Alterpath KVM RP
84
Connectors on the Back of the KVM RP
85
Chapter 2: Installation
87
Shipping Box Contents Kvm/Net
89
Setting up the Kvm/Net
91
Making an Ethernet Connection
93
To Make an Ethernet Connection
93
Connecting Servers to the KVM Ports
94
Making a Direct Connection for Network Configuration
98
To Connect to the Console Port
98
Powering on the Kvm/Net and Connected Devices
99
Performing Basic Network Configuration
100
Configuring Basic Networking Using the Wiz Command
101
To Use the Wiz Command to Configure Network Parameters
102
Configuring Basic Networking Using the OSD
105
Completing Configuration Using the Web Manager
114
Changing Default Passwords
115
Enabling Access to the Web Manager Without Making a Direct Connection
117
To Use the Default IP Address to Access the Web Manager
117
To Use a Dynamic IP Address to Access the Web Manager
118
Enabling Access to the Web Manager Without Making a Direct Connection
119
Preconfiguring the Kvm/Net for Remote Installation
120
Additional Configuration Tasks
121
Disabling Mouse Acceleration
122
Required Security Settings for Internet Explorer
125
Modify IE Security Settings
125
Chapter 3: Advanced Installation Procedures
131
Connecting an External Modem
132
Connecting Alterpath Pms to the Kvm/Net
133
Installing the Alterpath KVM Expander
135
Shipping Box Contents KVM Expander
136
Setting up the KVM Expander
137
Powering on the KVM Expander and Connected Devices
140
Connecting Cascaded KVM Units to the Primary Kvm/Net
142
Installing the Alterpath KVM RP
145
Shipping Box Contents Alterpath KVM RP
146
Options for Accessing the KVM RP
147
Supplying Power to the KVM RP
148
Chapter 4: Web Manager for Administrators
149
Common Tasks
150
Common Features of Administrators' Windows
152
Administrators' Control Buttons, Logout Button, and Kvm/Net Information
152
Logging in to the Web Manager and Saving Changes
153
Obtaining more Information
153
Administrative Modes
157
Wizard Mode
157
Procedures in Wizard Mode
158
Pre-Defined Security Profiles
159
Step 1: Security Profile [Wizard]
159
Steps in Wizard Mode [Wizard]
159
Custom Security Profile
160
Step 2: Network Settings [Wizard]
165
Step 3: Access [Wizard]
167
Step 4: System Log [Wizard]
173
Expert Mode
175
Access
176
Connect to Server
177
IPDU Power Management
177
Outlets Manager
178
To View Status, Lock, Unlock, Rename, or Cycle Power Outlets
179
View Ipdus Info
180
To View and Reset IPDU Information
181
Users Manager
181
Configuration
183
Software Upgrade
185
Configuration
185
Kvm
186
General
187
General
188
Enabling Direct Access to KVM Ports
189
Redefining KVM Connection Keyboard Shortcuts (Hot Keys)
189
Redefining Sun Keyboard Modifier Keys
191
Specifying Authentication for KVM Port Logins
191
Local Users and IP Users
192
Devices
198
Configuring Individual KVM Ports
199
Configuring Cascaded KVM Units
203
Users & Groups
207
Configuring Inband (RDP) Servers
215
Prerequisites for Inband Access to RDP Servers
216
Security
220
Configuring an Authentication Method
221
Configuring Authentication Servers for Logins to the Kvm/Net and Connected Devices
224
Group Authorization
225
Group Authorization on TACACS
236
Pre-Defined Security Profiles
237
Security Profiles
237
Custom Security Profile
238
Network
242
To Configure Host Settings [Expert]
244
Syslog
247
IP Filtering
249
To Add a Chain
256
To Edit a Chain
256
To Configure VPN
266
Vpn
266
Snmp
269
To Configure Snmp
270
Notifications
274
Host Tables
278
Static Routes
280
AUX Port
282
System
284
Time/Date
285
Setting up Customized Timezone Configuration
287
Boot Configuration
289
To Configure the Online Help Path
293
Viewing System Information
294
General
294
Station Status
295
Management
297
Backup Configuration
299
Firmware Upgrade
303
Microcode Upgrade
306
To Upgrade Firmware
306
Microcode Reset
310
Active Sessions
312
Reboot
314
Chapter 5: Web Manager for Regular Users
315
Web Manager for Regular Users
316
Prerequisites for Logging in to the Web Manager
318
Connect to Server
320
IPDU Power Management
320
Power Control of any Device Plugged into an Alterpath PM on the Kvm/Net
321
Changing Your Kvm/Net Password
322
Chapter 6: Accessing Connected Devices
323
Table of Contents
324
Who Can Access Connected Devices
325
Server Connections: What You See
326
Viewing KVM Connections
327
Viewing In-Band Connections
329
Prerequisites for Accessing Servers with In-Band Connections
329
Disabling Mouse Acceleration
330
Prerequisites for Accessing Servers with KVM Connections
330
Screen Resolution and Refresh Rate
331
Web Manager Login Screen
332
Connect to Server Drop-Down List
334
Login Screen: Direct Logins Not Enabled
334
Port Numbers of Cascaded KVM Devices in the Connect to Server Drop-Down List
335
Login Screen: Direct Logins Enabled, IP Address and Port Entered
336
Login Screen: Direct Logins Enabled, Only IP Address Entered
336
Connecting to Servers Remotely through the Web Manager
337
To Connect to a Kvm Port through the Web Manager Login Screen
340
Connecting to Servers Locally through the OSD
341
To Connect to Servers through the Osd Connection Menu
342
Controlling KVM Port Connections
344
Hot Keys for KVM Connections
345
Hot Keys for Emulating Sun Keyboard Keys
346
To Return to the Connection Menu after Connecting to a Port
347
To View Connected Port Information
347
Cycling between Servers
348
To Initiate Cycle by Server
348
To Adjust Screen Brightness and Cable Length
349
Resetting the Keyboard and Mouse
350
To Reset the Keyboard and Mouse
350
Controlling Power of a KVM-Connected Server
351
To Power On, Power Off, or Reboot the Connected Server
351
Closing a KVM Connection
352
Sharing KVM Port Connections
352
To Close a Kvm Connection
352
To Connect to the Next Authorized Server from the Current Server
349
To Connect to the Previous Authorized Server from the Current Server
349
Alterpath Viewer Settings
355
Recommended Settings
355
Options Menu
356
Setting the Viewer Options
357
Connection Menu
358
Power Management
359
Modem Connections
362
To Configure a Ppp Connection on a Remote Computer
363
To Make a Ppp Connection from a Remote Computer
364
Chapter 7: On Screen Display
367
Navigating the OSD
368
Basic Navigation Keys
368
Common Navigation Actions
369
Logging in through the OSD
369
OSD Main Menu
370
Invoking OSD Using [Printscreen] Key
371
Connection Menu
372
Power Management Menu
373
Configure Menu Overview
374
Understanding OSD Configuration Screen Series
377
General Configuration Screens [OSD]
378
Network Configuration Menu Options [OSD]
381
Network Configuration Screens [OSD]
382
SNMP Configuration Screens [OSD]
385
VPN Configuration Screens [OSD]
389
IP Filtering Configuration Screens
393
Hosts Configuration Screens [OSD]
400
Static Routes Configuration Screens
402
Date/Time Configuration Screens
405
User Station Screens
406
KVM Ports Screens
410
AUX Port Screens
412
Cascade Devices
415
Users and Groups Screens
419
Syslog Screens
426
Notification Screens
427
Authentication Screens
429
Save/Load Configuration Screens
437
System Info Menu
440
Reboot
442
Controlling the OSD through the Alterpath KVM RP
444
Appendix A Troubleshooting
447
How to Replace the Kvm/Net's Boot Image
447
How to Upgrade the Firmware on Kvm/Net
453
How to Boot the Kvm/Net over the Network
456
How to Boot the Kvm/Net in Single User Mode
458
How to Disable Mouse Acceleration Using Windows Registry
461
Appendix B: Technical Specifications
463
Appendix C Safety Guidelines
465
General Safety Precautions
465
Table Placement
467
Rack or Cabinet Placement
467
Safety Guidelines for Rack-Mounting the Kvm/Net
467
Safety Precautions for Operating the Alterpath Kvm/Net
469
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