Avocent ACS 6000 manual Serial Port

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Figure 1.1: ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Ports

Table 1.1: ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Port Descriptions

Number

Description

 

 

1

Serial Port 1

 

NOTE: Serial ports are also referred to with tty device names, such as ttSy1, ttyS2 and

 

so forth.

 

 

2

Eth1 (eth1)

 

 

3

Eth0 (eth0)

 

 

4

AUX/Modem Port (ttyM1 or ttyA1)

 

NOTE: If an internal modem is ordered and factory installed, this port is configured

 

internally as a modem port. If an internal modem is not installed, the port is configured as

 

an auxiliary port, and a PDU or an external modem can be connected to it. The figure

 

shows an external modem connected.

 

 

5

Console Port

 

 

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Contents Cyclades ACS Safety and EMC Approvals and Markings FCC Warning StatementCanadian DOC Notice Cyclades ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Power On Table of Contents Port Access and Configuration Examples Appendices Page List of Tables Page Introduction, Navigation and Commands Serial Port Access Options and How to Log Into the CLI Configuration Tasks Performed With the CLITo start the CLI Units cli-cd appliancesettings CLI NavigationAutocompletion Command Line Syntax Command only help, pwdParameters Syntax usedCLI Command Set HelpAdd Add a nodeDelete Pwd ConnectSniff Share DisconnectExit/quit FtpScp SetCommit RevertPowercycle, poweroff and poweron Show/lsCycle, on, off, lock and unlock Passwd OpiepasswdExamples Special Multi-session Commands ListuserKilluser SendmsgCleandbuf Units cli -cleandbuf overview/appliancedataloggingWiz Units cli -inspectdbuf overview/appliancedataloggingEnter show to view the status of IPv6 configuration Enter set enableipv6=no to disable IPv6Enter set enableipv6=yes to enable IPv6 Enter show to verify the changeEnter commit Page Port Access and Configuration Examples Port Access and Configuration Tasks Where PerformedFor Power Topology Parameters Field Description For ApplianceFor Serial Port Port Access and Configuration Examples Topology Parameters Field Description For OutletsTopology cli-connect 77-77-70-p-2 password Connect to a Device Console Connected to a Serial PortTo connect to a device console connected to a serial port Manage Power for a Device Connected to an Outlet on a PDU Port Configuration ExamplesTo set up a console access service CAS port To enable a power management port Enter show to view the configuration of portEnter cd portsettings to configure port Portsettings cli-set portsettings/ serialprofile=casEnter show to verify the configuration Page To view and access appliancesettings options Enter show to view the appliancesettings optionsApplianceSettings/GlobalSettings Enter show to view the available optionsUnits cli-cd appliancesettings/globalsettings Global Settings Options Global Settings Navigation TreeApplianceSettings/Network Enter show to view the list of available optionsUnits cli-cd appliancesettings/network Network Options Network Navigation TreeNetwork Options Network Navigation Tree CLI Appliance Settings Options To configure a IPv4 or IPv6 static IP address Enter show to view the changesSettings cli-set ipv4method=static IPv6Enter show to view the current host settings HostsTo add a host to the host table Type add then press ReturnWiz command Hosts cli-cd 172.26.31.164/settingsCLI Appliance Settings Options ApplianceSettings/Ports Units cli-cd appliancesettings/portsPorts Options Ports Navigation Tree To enable and assign the Serial profile to a serial port Enter show. a listing similar to the following appearsTo enable and configure the AUX/Modem port To configure port profilesUnits cli-cd appliancesettings/ports/casprofile Enter showApplianceSettings/Pluggable Devices ApplianceSettings/SecurityUnits cli-cd appliancesettings/pluggabledevices Units cli-cd appliancesettings/securityApplianceSettings/Authentication Units cli-cd appliancesettings/authenticationAuthentication Options Authentication Navigation Tree ApplianceSettings/Users To add a user and passwordUnits cli-cd appliancesettings/users Users Options Users Navigation TreeApplianceSettings/Syslog ApplianceSettings/EventNotificationApplianceSettings/Firewall Enter show to verify that the new user has been addedApplianceSettings/IPSecVPN Units cli-cd appliancesettings/ipsecvpnFirewall Options Firewall Navigation Tree 10 IPSecVPN Options IPSecVPN Navigation TreeApplianceSettings/SNMP Units cli-cd appliancesettings/snmp11 Snmp Options Snmp Navigation Tree ApplianceSettings/Date and Time Units cli-cd appliancesettings/dateandtime12 Date and Time Options DateAndTime Navigation Tree ApplianceSettings/Boot Configuration Units cli-cd appliancesettings/bootconfigurationApplianceSettings/Online Help Save your settingsTo set the online help URL Line similar to the following appearsPage To view and perform configuration with the Overview options Overview OptionsPress Tab Tab to display the options Ports Menu Options Level Use this option toEnter show to view the Information options Overview Commands Description or FieldInformation Options To view and perform Information optionsInformation Options Description Information Options Description Active Sessions Information To view and kill ActiveSessionsFrom the units level CLI prompt, enter cd activesessions Units cli-cd activesessions --activesessionscliPower Management Options To manage power for a selected outletTo rename a PDU Connect to the console of the console server as root Enter shell. a warning appears followed by the root promptTo resolve an issue Appendix B Technical SupportIndex Page Page 590-770-501B
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ACS 6000 specifications

The Avocent ACS 6000 is a leading edge solution designed for remote access and management of critical IT infrastructure. This compact and robust device serves as a key tool for IT administrators, allowing them to manage serial console access for servers, networking equipment, and other serially controlled devices. Ideal for both enterprise environments and smaller settings, the ACS 6000 enhances operational efficiency and reliability.

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