Avocent ACS 6000 manual Port Access and Configuration Examples

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Chapter 2: Port Access and Configuration Examples

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Table 2.2: Topology Parameters (Continued)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Field

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

For Outlets

NOTE: Enter cd <PDU_ID>/outlets and enter show to see list of outlets and the

 

 

 

actions that can be taken (commands that can be executed) for each outlet as shown

 

 

 

below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name

Either the default XX-XX-XXPXX_n_nor an administrator-assigned name

 

 

 

 

 

 

Port

PDU outlet number

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type

Outlet

 

 

 

 

 

 

Status

ON / OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

Action

None

 

 

 

 

 

To view information about the console server and connected devices:

1.Log into the CLI and enter cd topology to change to the Topology level.

--:- units cli-> cd topology

Please wait -- this could take a while

2.Enter show. Information about the console server and the ports the current user is authorized to access appears.

--:- topology cli-> show ACS6048-1357908642

name: ACS6048-1357908642 port:

type:

status:

action:

1

name: 77-77-70-p-1

port: 1

type: Serial

status: Idle

action: connect

2

name: 77-77-70-p-2

port: 2

type: Serial

status: Idle

action: connect myPDU

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Contents Cyclades ACS FCC Warning Statement Safety and EMC Approvals and MarkingsCanadian 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 Configuration Tasks Performed With the CLI Access Options and How to Log Into the CLITo start the CLI CLI Navigation Units cli-cd appliancesettingsAutocompletion Syntax used Command Line SyntaxCommand only help, pwd ParametersAdd a node CLI Command SetHelp AddDelete Connect PwdSniff Ftp ShareDisconnect Exit/quitRevert ScpSet CommitShow/ls Powercycle, poweroff and poweronCycle, on, off, lock and unlock Opiepasswd PasswdExamples Sendmsg Special Multi-session CommandsListuser KilluserUnits cli -inspectdbuf overview/appliancedatalogging CleandbufUnits cli -cleandbuf overview/appliancedatalogging WizEnter show to verify the change Enter show to view the status of IPv6 configurationEnter set enableipv6=no to disable IPv6 Enter set enableipv6=yes to enable IPv6Enter commit Page Port Access and Configuration Tasks Where Performed Port Access and Configuration ExamplesTopology Parameters Field Description For Appliance For PowerFor Serial Port Topology Parameters Field Description For Outlets Port Access and Configuration ExamplesConnect to a Device Console Connected to a Serial Port Topology cli-connect 77-77-70-p-2 passwordTo connect to a device console connected to a serial port Port Configuration Examples Manage Power for a Device Connected to an Outlet on a PDUTo set up a console access service CAS port Portsettings cli-set portsettings/ serialprofile=cas To enable a power management portEnter show to view the configuration of port Enter cd portsettings to configure portEnter show to verify the configuration Page Enter show to view the appliancesettings options To view and access appliancesettings optionsGlobal Settings Options Global Settings Navigation Tree ApplianceSettings/GlobalSettingsEnter show to view the available options Units cli-cd appliancesettings/globalsettingsNetwork Options Network Navigation Tree ApplianceSettings/NetworkEnter show to view the list of available options Units cli-cd appliancesettings/networkNetwork Options Network Navigation Tree CLI Appliance Settings Options IPv6 To configure a IPv4 or IPv6 static IP addressEnter show to view the changes Settings cli-set ipv4method=staticType add then press Return Enter show to view the current host settingsHosts To add a host to the host tableHosts cli-cd 172.26.31.164/settings Wiz commandCLI Appliance Settings Options Units cli-cd appliancesettings/ports ApplianceSettings/PortsPorts Options Ports Navigation Tree Enter show. a listing similar to the following appears To enable and assign the Serial profile to a serial portEnter show To enable and configure the AUX/Modem portTo configure port profiles Units cli-cd appliancesettings/ports/casprofileUnits cli-cd appliancesettings/security ApplianceSettings/Pluggable DevicesApplianceSettings/Security Units cli-cd appliancesettings/pluggabledevicesUnits cli-cd appliancesettings/authentication ApplianceSettings/AuthenticationAuthentication Options Authentication Navigation Tree Users Options Users Navigation Tree ApplianceSettings/UsersTo add a user and password Units cli-cd appliancesettings/usersEnter show to verify that the new user has been added ApplianceSettings/SyslogApplianceSettings/EventNotification ApplianceSettings/Firewall10 IPSecVPN Options IPSecVPN Navigation Tree ApplianceSettings/IPSecVPNUnits cli-cd appliancesettings/ipsecvpn Firewall Options Firewall Navigation TreeUnits cli-cd appliancesettings/snmp ApplianceSettings/SNMP11 Snmp Options Snmp Navigation Tree Units cli-cd appliancesettings/dateandtime ApplianceSettings/Date and Time12 Date and Time Options DateAndTime Navigation Tree Units cli-cd appliancesettings/bootconfiguration ApplianceSettings/Boot ConfigurationLine similar to the following appears ApplianceSettings/Online HelpSave your settings To set the online help URLPage Ports Menu Options Level Use this option to To view and perform configuration with the Overview optionsOverview Options Press Tab Tab to display the optionsTo view and perform Information options Enter show to view the Information optionsOverview Commands Description or Field Information OptionsInformation Options Description Information Options Description Units cli-cd activesessions --activesessionscli Active Sessions InformationTo view and kill ActiveSessions From the units level CLI prompt, enter cd activesessionsTo manage power for a selected outlet Power Management OptionsTo rename a PDU Enter shell. a warning appears followed by the root prompt Connect to the console of the console server as rootAppendix B Technical Support To resolve an issueIndex Page Page 590-770-501B
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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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