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Cyclades ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Command Reference Guide

 

 

killuser

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sendmsg

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inspectdbuf

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cleandbuf

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wiz

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CLI Equivalent Actions to Web Manager Checkbox Selection

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Chapter 2: Port Access and Configuration Examples

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View Information About the Console Server and Connected Devices

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Connect to a Device Console Connected to a Serial Port

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Manage Power for a Device Connected to an Outlet on a PDU

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Port Configuration Examples

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Chapter 3: CLI Appliance Settings Options

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Appliance_Settings/Global_Settings

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Appliance_Settings/Network

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IPv6

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Devices

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Hosts

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Wiz command

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Appliance_Settings/Ports

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Appliance_Settings/Pluggable Devices

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Appliance_Settings/Security

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Appliance_Settings/Authentication

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Appliance_Settings/Users

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Appliance_Settings/Syslog

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Appliance_Settings/Event_Notification

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Appliance_Settings/Firewall

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Appliance_Settings/IPSec(VPN)

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Appliance_Settings/SNMP

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Appliance_Settings/Date and Time

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Appliance_Settings/Boot Configuration

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Appliance_Settings/Online Help

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Chapter 4: CLI Overview, Information, Active Sessions and Power Management

 

 

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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 Parameters Command Line SyntaxCommand only help, pwd Syntax usedAdd CLI Command SetHelp Add a nodeDelete Pwd ConnectSniff Exit/quit ShareDisconnect FtpCommit ScpSet RevertPowercycle, poweroff and poweron Show/lsCycle, on, off, lock and unlock Passwd OpiepasswdExamples Killuser Special Multi-session CommandsListuser SendmsgWiz CleandbufUnits cli -cleandbuf overview/appliancedatalogging Units cli -inspectdbuf overview/appliancedataloggingEnter set enableipv6=yes to enable IPv6 Enter show to view the status of IPv6 configurationEnter set enableipv6=no to disable 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 Enter cd portsettings to configure port To enable a power management portEnter show to view the configuration of 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 optionsUnits cli-cd appliancesettings/globalsettings ApplianceSettings/GlobalSettingsEnter show to view the available options Global Settings Options Global Settings Navigation TreeUnits cli-cd appliancesettings/network ApplianceSettings/NetworkEnter show to view the list of available options Network Options Network Navigation TreeNetwork Options Network Navigation Tree CLI Appliance Settings Options Settings cli-set ipv4method=static To configure a IPv4 or IPv6 static IP addressEnter show to view the changes IPv6To add a host to the host table Enter show to view the current host settingsHosts 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 appearsUnits cli-cd appliancesettings/ports/casprofile To enable and configure the AUX/Modem portTo configure port profiles Enter showUnits cli-cd appliancesettings/pluggabledevices ApplianceSettings/Pluggable DevicesApplianceSettings/Security Units cli-cd appliancesettings/securityApplianceSettings/Authentication Units cli-cd appliancesettings/authenticationAuthentication Options Authentication Navigation Tree Units cli-cd appliancesettings/users ApplianceSettings/UsersTo add a user and password Users Options Users Navigation TreeApplianceSettings/Firewall ApplianceSettings/SyslogApplianceSettings/EventNotification Enter show to verify that the new user has been addedFirewall Options Firewall Navigation Tree ApplianceSettings/IPSecVPNUnits cli-cd appliancesettings/ipsecvpn 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/bootconfigurationTo set the online help URL ApplianceSettings/Online HelpSave your settings Line similar to the following appearsPage Press Tab Tab to display the options To view and perform configuration with the Overview optionsOverview Options Ports Menu Options Level Use this option toInformation Options Enter show to view the Information optionsOverview Commands Description or Field To view and perform Information optionsInformation Options Description Information Options Description From the units level CLI prompt, enter cd activesessions Active Sessions InformationTo view and kill 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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