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CYCLADES™ ACS 6000 ADVANCED CONSOLE SERVERINSTALLER/USER GUIDE

More than one administrator can log into the console server and have an active CLI or web manager session. Allsessions receive the following warning m

SSH and HTTP/HTTPS access. The administrator can select either a preconfigured security profile or create acustom profile. For more information, see S

Power managementThe console server enables users who are authorized for power management to turn power on, turn power off andreset devices plugged int

Number Description Number Description1 ACS 6000 advanced console server 8 Phone line2 Target devices 9Remote dial-inclient3 PDU (one or more) 10Local

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Installation27Getting StartedBefore installing your ACS 6000 console server, refer to the following list to ensure you have all items thatshipped with

To rack mount a console server:1. Install the brackets at the front or back edges of the console server with the screws provided with themounting kit.

Label DescriptionPWR/CPU• Blue Blinks - During unit boot• Solid - During operation• Off - Power is offETH 0/ETH 1• Amber - Link at 10BaseT speed• Yell

select Expert - Ports - Serial Ports - (SetCAS or SetPower) - Physical to open the Physical Settings screen, thencheck Enable Cisco RJ Pin-Out.The fol

2. Connect the other end of the cable to the IN port of the chained PDU. Repeat both steps until you haveconnected the desired number of PDUs.NOTE: Fo

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Number Description Number Description1 Power switch 3 GND (Ground)2 RTN (Return) 4 -48 VDCTable 2.6: DC Power Connection DetailsTo turn on a console s

To use Telnet to connect to a device through a serial port:For this procedure, you need the username configured to access the serial port, the port na

To close an SSH session:At the beginning of a line, enter the hotkey defined for the SSH client followed by a period. The default is ~.Or, enter the t

Accessing the Console Server via the WebManager315Once you’ve connected your ACS 6000 console server to a network, you can access the console server w

NumberDescription1Top option bar. The name of the appliance and of the logged in user appear on the left side. Refresh, Print,Logout and Help buttons

4. If you are not using DSView 3 software to manage the appliance, uncheck the Allow Appliance to beManaged by DSView box.5. Click Next to configure t

Expert ModeThe following tabs are available in the side navigation bar of the web manager when an administrator is inExpert mode.AccessClick Access to

• Select a Security Profile, which defines:• Enabled services (FTP, ICMP, IPSec and Telnet)• SSH and HTTP/HTTPS access• Enable or disable Bootp Config

When the FIPS module is enabled, the Monitoring - FIPS mode page will show what service (SSHv2, HTTPS,SNMPv3 and ADSAP2) is in FIPS mode. All security

2. Check the radio button next to Download Certificate from FTP Server to download the file from the FTPserver.3. Enter all information about the FTP

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Date and TimeThe console server provides two options for setting the date and time. It can retrieve the date and time from anetwork time protocol (NTP

NOTE: Using the online help feature from the Avocent/Cyclades server is not always possible due to firewall configurations, nor is itrecommended. It i

3. Using the drop-down menu, select whether the Watchdog Timer is enabled. If the Watchdog Timer isenabled, the console server reboots if the software

• Select Stateless if the link is restricted to the local IP address.• Select DHCPv6 to have the IPv6 IP address set by the DHCP server.• Select Stati

To edit a host:1. Select Network - Hosts.2. Click on the IP address of the hostname you want to edit.3. Enter a new hostname and alias, if applicable,

If an administrator enters the Ethernet interface (eth0 or eth1) in the input or output interface fields and selects anoption (2nd and further packets

IPSec(VPN)Virtual Private Network (VPN) enables a secure communication between the console server and a remotenetwork by utilizing a gateway and creat

Field Name DefinitionPre-SharedSecret (IfSecret isselected)Pre-shared password between left and right users.SNMP ConfigurationAn administrator can con

PortsAn administrator can enable and configure serial ports, auxiliary ports, the CAS Profile and the Dial-in Profilefrom the Ports tab in the side na

l. Use the drop-down menus to enable or disable log in/out multisession notification and informationalmessage notification.5. Click Next or click the

Symbols UsedNOTE: The following symbols may appear within the documentation or on the product.InstructionsThis symbol is intended to alert the user to

Parameter DescriptionEnable SpeedAutoDetectionTries to discover the speed of the serial port. This feature requires additional configuration under the

Parameter DescriptionTypeDisplays the type of data buffering: Local - stores the data buffering file in the local file system. NFS - storesthe data bu

Parameter DescriptionPPP IdleTimeoutNumber of seconds being idle before PPP times out. Default: 0 (no time-out).To configure or to edit one or more se

To copy/clone the configuration of one port to other ports:1. Select Ports - Serial Ports.2. Click the checkbox for the serial port you want to clone.

Auto discoveryThe auto discovery feature will discover the target name of the server connected to the serial port. This namewill be used as the alias

c. To delete a string, select the checkbox for the string and click Delete.4. Click Save.To configure the input/output strings used by auto answer:1.

Parameter DescriptionPool NameThe name of the pool. The pool name is mandatory and should follow hostname guidelines, not exceed64 characters and star

3. Enter the username and passphrase in the appropriate fields and click Save.NOTE: This PPP OPT user will establish PPP connection after being succes

Parameter DescriptionPhone No. The phone number to dial to.SpeedThe speed that will be used toconfigure the serial deviceand communicate with theconne

Parameter DescriptionRemote ServerIPv4 or IPv6 address of theremote server.Remote TCPPortTCPport to be used toestablish a connection with aremote se

T A B L E  O F  C ON T E N T SIntroduction 1Features and Benefits 1Access options 1Web manager 2IPv4 and IPv6 support 2Flexible users and groups 2Se

Local authentication may be tried only if a remote authentication server is down (Remote_Method_Down_Local).An administrator can configure authenticat

6. Enter the desired number of retries in the Retries field.7. If you select the Enable Service-Type attribute to specify the authorization group chec

3. Enter the NIS Server Address or broadcast (default is broadcast).4. Click Save.To configure a DSView authentication server:1. Select Authentication

• Max Days: Enter the maximum number of days a password is valid. After this period, a passwordchange will be forced. If not specified, -1 is the defa

2. Click on admin under the Group Name heading. The content area will display the Members screen listingall members belonging to the admin group (defa

Managing user groupsAdministrators and members of the admin group can create custom user groups that contain any users.Permissions and access for cust

6. Click Save.NOTE: If the user belongs to multiple groups, the login profile used will be the first enabled login profile based on alphabetical order

box on the right by double-clicking on the PDU name or by selecting the PDU and clicking the Removebutton.6. You can specify a custom PDU ID in the fi

In the console server, configure a new authorization group TACACS_1 , and configure the access rights for thisgroup. In the TACACS+ server, configure

2. Select the desired access rights and click Save.Event NotificationsThe console server will generate notifications for a variety of events. You can

System 18Security 18HTTPS Certificate 20Bootp Configuration Retrieval 21Date and Time 22Help and Language 22General 23Boot Configuration 23Information

8. Under the DSView heading, enter the IP address of the DSView 3 server where event notifications will besent in the DSView 3 server field. Enter the

a. Select the destination for appliance session data logs from the pull-down menu. Choices are Local, NFS,Syslog and DSView.b. Enable or disable times

• Server Technology Sentry™ family of Switched Cabinet Power Distribution Units (CDUs), Smart CabinetPower Distribution Units (Smart CDUs) and switche

7. Click Current, Voltage, Power Consumption, Energy Consumption or Environment in the side navigationbar to view a table with appropriate information

To view and change outlet group information:1. Select Power Management - Outlet Groups.2. Click the name of the outlet group you want to view or manag

NOTE: If you start another session with the console server while viewing this screen, it will not be visible until you click Refresh at thetop of the

Figure 3.3: Web Manager Regular User ScreenNumber Description1Top option bar. The name of the appliance and the name of the logged in user appears on

59A P P E N D I C E SApp e nd ic e sAppendix A: Technical SpecificationsCategory ValueGeneral InformationCPU PPC440EPx @ 533 MHz (PowerPC with Securit

Appendix B: Recovering a Console Server's PasswordTo recover the console server's root password:1. Connect directly to the console server’s

Appendix C: Port Information for Communication with theDSView 3 SoftwareThe following ports on an ACS 6000 advanced console server can accept connecti

Power Management 53PDUs 54Login 55Outlet Groups 55Network PDUs 56Active Sessions 56Monitoring 57Change Password 57Web Manager Overview for Regular Use

Appendix D: Accessing a Console Server with a DSView 3Software Installation via Dial-upWhen a DSView 3 software user establishes a serial session, the

Select DSView Settings - Dial-up - PPP Password, then enter and confirm the password needed to access theACS 6000 console server.Select DSView Setting

Appendix E: Internal ModemSome models of the ACS 6000 console server come equipped with an internal modem. This modem is used tooriginate and answer p

Command DescriptionATE1 Enables the command echo (default).ATH0 Hang up.ATH1 Forces the modem off-hook.ATI0 Reports product code.ATI2 Reports OK (for

Command DescriptionAT&D3ON-to-OFF transition causes the modem to perform a soft reset. It is the same as if an ATZ command isissued.AT&F Resto

Modulation Carrier DescriptionV.22 bis V22 2400 or 1200V.23 V23C 1200rx/75tx or 75rx/1200txV.32 V32 9600 or 4800V.32 bis V32B 14400, 12000, 9600, 7200

Register Range Units Default DescriptionS24 0-255 1sec 0 Sleep mode inactivity timer.S29 0-255 10mS 70 Hook flash dial modifier time.S30 0-255 10Sec 0

Disconnecting a callThere are several ways to disconnect a call. Below are the choices.Resetting the modem’s power or toggling the Reset Line (Pin #12

Using caller IDThe modem can be used to display certain information about incoming telephone calls. The modem can informyou of the date, time, telepho

Appendix F: Technical SupportOur Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installation or operational issues you encounter withyour Avo

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Introduction11The Cyclades™ ACS 6000 advanced console server is a 1U appliance that serves as a single point for access andadministration of connected