Digi Digi CM 8 Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Digi Digi CM 8. We have 3 Digi Digi CM 8 manuals available for free PDF download: User Manual, Quick Start Manual, Product Data Sheet

Digi Digi CM 8 User Manual (190 pages)

8-port, 16-port, 32-port, and 48-port

Brand: Digi | Category: Network Hardware | Size: 11 MB

Table of Contents
3
Overview

10
- Digi CM Model Support
  10
  - Feature Overview
    10
- Feature Summary
  10
- User Groups
  12
- Root and Admin Usernames and Passwords
  12
- Adding Port Administrators and Users
  12
- Access Lists
  12
- Ways to Configure the Digi CM
  12
  - Web Interface
    13
  - Configuration Menu
    13
  - Command Line Interface
    14
- Ways of Accessing the Digi CM Ports: Overview
  14
- Web Interface Access Menu
  14
- Port Access Menu
  16
- Direct Port Access
  17
- Custom Menus
  17
- Port Escape Menu
  17
  - Description of Fields
    19
Snmp

19
- Save and Apply Changes
  19
  - One Step: Save and Apply Changes
    19
  - Two-Step: Save to Flash and then Apply Changes
    20
- Locater Light
  20
Getting Started

22
- Introduction
  22
- Assigning IP Settings from the Console Port
  22
- Configure for SSH
  23
  - Options
    23
  - Configure the Port Access Menu for SSH
    23
  - Configure a Port for SSH
    24
- Add, Edit, and Remove Users
  25
  - Procedure
    25
  - About Shell Options
    26
Install and Configure PC Cards

28
- Introduction
  28
- Compatible PC Cards
  28
- Add a Compact-Flash Card
  28
- Add a Network Card
  29
- Add a Wireless LAN Card
  30
- Add a Serial Modem
  31
System Status and Port Logging

34
- Introduction
  34
- System Status & Log
  34
- Enable the Log Storage Location
  35
  - Enable an NFS Server
    35
  - Alert for NFS Server Disconnect
    36
  - Enable SYSLOG Server
    37
  - Enable a Compact-Flash Card
    37
  - Enable the Digi CM Unit's Memory
    38
- Configure System Logging
  39
  - View System Logs
    40
- Configure Port Logging
  40
  - View Port Logs
    42
Configure Ports

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- Introduction
  44
- Enable and Disable the Ports
  44
- Realport Support
  44
- Resetting Ports
  45
  - Reset Individual Port Settings
    45
- Port Title
  45
- Configure Automatic Device Recognition
  46
- Apply All Ports Settings
  47
- Host Mode Configuration
  48
  - Console Server Mode
    48
  - Terminal Server Mode
    49
  - Dial-In Modem Mode
    49
  - Dial-In Terminal Server
    50
- Configure Host Mode
  51
- Supported Protocols
  52
- Serial Port Parameters
  52
- DTR Behavior
  53
  - Inter-Character Timeout
    53
- Specialty Use of Port -When Data Is Processed in Chunks
  53
- Remote Ports
  54
  - Configure Remote Ports
    54
  - Access a Remote Port
    54
Alerts and Notifications

57
- Introduction
  57
- Configuring SMTP Alerts
  57
- SNMP Information
  58
- Traps
  58
- Configure SNMP
  59
- Manage the SNMP Protocol
  60
- Configure Port Event Handling
  60
- Configure Alerts for Automatic Device Recognition (ADR)
  62
User Administration

63
- Administer Users
  64
  - Required Privileges
    64
  - Procedure
    64
  - Add an Access List to the Digi CM Unit
    65
Configure Security and Authentication

68
- Introduction
  68
- Configure Network IP Filtering
  68
- Configure User Access Control
  72
- Security Profile
  76
  - System Security
    77
  - Password Security
    77
- Authentication
  78
- Configure Authentication Methods for Port Access
  79
- Configure Authentication for the Web Server
  80
  - LDAP Authentication
    80
  - Custom PAM Module
    81
  - Example of an Rc.user File
    81
Custom and Default Menus

82
- Introduction
  83
- Make Custom Menus
  83
  - Add Users
    83
  - Create Menu Names
    84
  - Add Menu Items
    85
  - Assign Users to a Menu
    86
- Default Menu
  86
  - Port Access Menu
    86
Microsoft SAC Support

89
Configure Virtual KVM

95
- Introduction
  95
  - An Example Configuration
    95
  - Virtual KVM Protocols
    95
- Use Virtual KVM with Remote Desktop Protocol
  96
  - Configure
    96
  - Connect to a System through Virtual KVM Using Remote Desktop Protocol
    98
- Use Virtual KVM with VNC Protocol
  99
  - Configure
    99
  - Connect to a System through Virtual KVM Using VNC
    101
- Use Virtual KVM with X Window System Protocol and Xmanager Software
  102
  - Configure
    103
  - Connect to a System through Virtual KVM Using Xmanager
    104
- Virtual KVM Assistant
  105
  - How the Virtual KVM Assistant Works
    106
  - User Client PC Platforms Supported
    106
- Install Programs for Virtual KVM
  106
  - Remote Desktop Protocol
    107
  - Software Needed
    107
  - Usage Notes
    107
  - VNC Viewer
    107
  - Usage Notes
    108
  - Xmanager
    108
Rackable Systems Management Card

109
- Introduction
  110
- Setup the Digi CM Unit to Support the Rackable Systems Management Card
  110
Rackable Systems Management Card

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- Introduction
  115
- Configure for Dial-In Modem Access
  115
- Add a PC Modem
  118
- Configure for Dial-In Terminal Server Access
  118
Power Controller

121
- Introduction
  121
- Install Power Controller
  122
- Configure Power Controller
  122
  - Configure the Serial Port Parameters to Match the Power Controller
    122
  - Add the Power Controller
    122
- Set Alarms and Thresholds
  123
- Outlet Configuration
  124
- User Access for Power Controller
  125
  - Configure to Allow Specific Users Access
    125
  - Configure to Restrict Specific Users
    126
- Power Controller Management
  127
- Cascade Multiple Digi RPM Units
  128
Port Clustering

131
- Introduction
  132
- Configure Port Clustering
  132
  - Assign Master Clustering Mode
    132
  - Configure Slaves to Join a Cluster
    133
  - Advanced Clustering Configuration
    134
  - Access the Cluster Ports
    135
System Administration

137
- Introduction
  138
- Upgrade the Firmware
  138
  - Web Interface
    138
- Configuration Management
  138
  - Save the Configuration Automatically
    139
- Automatically Upgrade the Digi CM Unit's Firmware or Configuration Using TFTP
  140
- Reset Factory Defaults
  143
- Set the Date and Time
  144
- Configure a Host Name
  144
Command Line Interface

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- Introduction
  147
- Linux Commands
  147
- Important File Locations
  148
  - Default Script
    148
  - Booting Sequence
    148
  - Config Files
    148
  - User Storage Space
    150
- Example Scripts
  150
- User Administration
  152
  - Locator LED Script
    152
Configuration Menu

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- Introduction to the Configuration Menu
  155
- Access the Configuration Menu
  155
- Configure SSH
  155
- Add, Edit, and Remove Users
  156
- Add and Configure a PC Card
  156
- Host Mode Configuration
  157
- Port Parameters
  158
- Port Access Menu
  158
- System Logging
  159
  - Configure the System Log Device
    159
  - Configure System Logging
    160
- Configure SNMP
  160
- Configure SMTP
  161
- Network IP Filtering
  161
- Port IP Filtering
  162
- Sniff Sessions
  163
  - View a Sniff Session
    164
  - Field Descriptions for Sniff Sessions
    164
- Authentication
  165
- Upload Server Certificate
  166
- Dial-In Modem Access
  170
- Dial-In Terminal Server Access
  170
- Clustering
  171
- Firmware Upgrade
  172
- Restore Factory Defaults
  173
- Set the Date and Time
  174
- Access the Boot Loader Program
  174
  - Hardware Test Menu
    174
  - Disaster Recovery
    174
Hardware Information

177
- Introduction
  178
- Hardware Specifications
  178
  - Digi CM 48
    178
  - Digi CM 16 and Digi CM 32
    179
  - Digi CM 8 AC Powered
    179
- LED Indicators
  180
- About Serial Port Cabling
  180
- Serial Port Pinouts
  181
- Cable Adapters
  181
- Ethernet Pinouts
  185
- Rack Mounting Installation
  186
  - Rack Mounting Safety Precautions
    186
Certifications

187
Safety

188
- Working Inside the Digi CM Unit
  188
- Replacing the Battery
  188
- Remplacer la Batterie
  188
- Rack Mounting Installation Considerations
  188
- Environmental Considerations and Cautions
  189
- Safety Instructions
  189
- Power and Ground - Digi CM 48 Single and Dual Power
  190
- Emissions
  190
- Immunity
  190
- Solaris Ready
  190

Digi Digi CM 8 Product Data Sheet (2 pages)

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Digi Digi CM 8 Quick Start Manual (2 pages)

Brand: Digi | Category: Network Hardware | Size: 1 MB

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Digi Digi CM 8 User Manual (190 pages)

Table of Contents

Overview

Snmp

Getting Started

Install and Configure PC Cards

System Status and Port Logging

Configure Ports

Alerts and Notifications

User Administration

Configure Security and Authentication

Custom and Default Menus

Microsoft SAC Support

Configure Virtual KVM

Rackable Systems Management Card

Rackable Systems Management Card

Power Controller

Port Clustering

System Administration

Command Line Interface

Configuration Menu

Hardware Information

Certifications

Safety

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