Logical Solutions SCS-R manual Appendix a File System, Read-Only vs. Read-Write

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Appendix A File System

A.1 Read-Only vs. Read-Write

You may choose to interact directly with the SCS’s file system, in which case, you must mount it for read-write access before your changes will be saved to the system’s Compact Flash memory device. It is not necessary to do this, to use the SCS.

Caution

Regular SCS use does not require changes to Read-Write operation. An experienced sysadmin may only need to use this if they need to interact with the SCS’s Linux file system directly. Do not leave the sys- tem in read-write mode.

The SCS’s file system is normally mounted in a read-only mode and is run from RAM, to prolong the life (read-write cycles) of the system’s Compact Flash memory card. If the system were left in read-write mode, the life span of the SCS can be short- ened considerably.

A.1.1 Read-Write Mode

Note

It is VERY IMPORTANT to remount root as read-only when you are done with any changes (e.g., mount –o remount,ro /).

During system startup, the tar file is expanded into RAM. The root filesystem is then mounted as read-only. It must be remounted read-write in order to make changes (e.g., mount –o remount,rw /).

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Contents SCS and SCS-R Models Product ManualCopyright Notice Product Overview Initial Configuration Commands Administering Users Regulatory & Safety File System SCS Models Covered in this Manual IntroductionIntroduction System FeaturesHardware Features Software FeaturesSCS480, 48-Port Secure Console Server, front and rear views 1 SCS160R / SCS320R HardwareTCP/IP Technical SpecificationsSCS320R, showing front and rear views Intended Application Product Overview1 SCS160 / SCS320 / SCS480 System Chassis2 SCS160R / SCS320R Serial Devices Connecting to the SCSBreak Safe IP Network AC Power3.1 SCS160 / SCS320 / SCS480 3.2 SCS160R / SCS320RPort Buffers User Access ControlUser Sessions For Your Notes Mounting the SCS InstallationRack Mount or Desktop Connections PowerFront Panel Display and Buttons 3 It’s Convection CooledConnect your Console Connecting to the Network Port3.1 SCS160R / SCS320R Dual NIC Interface 4.1 SCS160R / SCS320R Dual Console Interface Connect to the PortsPort Adapters Pin Serial Port PinoutLeft Supply Failed Tue Mar 18 154307 SCS160R / SCS320R Power ModulesAC Power Module Replacement Secure Console Servers SCS160R / SCS320R Power ModulesReplacing an AC Module Left Module shown partially removed Default Configuration Initial ConfigurationInitial Connection via Network Initial System Security ConcernsNetwork Connection Requirements Route via Linux workstationFrom a DOS prompt, enter Route via Windows workstationPuTTY Configuration Screen Front Panel Edit Mode Front Panel Network SetupSCS Front Panel Display, showing first Edit Mode display Start Front Panel Edit ModeNetwork IP Address Program NetworkNet Mask Edit IP Address 192.168.075.239Gateway Edit Net Mask 255.200.000.000Exit to Main Menu Edit GatewayExit to Main Menu For Your Notes SCS Systems are Linux-based System AdministrationLinux General Public License Understanding LinuxConnect using a Terminal Initial Sysadmin AccessSCS System Architecture Log In as root Enter CommandsLog Out Configure the Services Default ServicesConfigure the Services For Your Notes System Commands CommandsReboot Save CommandOther Linux Commands PoweroffSsh SftpSsh-keygen SttyVersions Change Logging LevelFor Your Notes Change Network Address SecurityRun netconfig More Than One Nameserver Example of netconfig fill-in fieldsChange Hostname Time ConfigurationChange NIC Speed Front Panel Display Options Configure AuthenticationsEdit Display Mode ParametersView LINE1 Network Time ServiceLINE2 Display OFFStart the NTP Service Configure NTPNIS and User Port Permissions Changing Serial Port settingsUser Port Control Where NIS Port AccessNIS Database file User Names and GroupsGroup Permissions 10 NFS NIS Configuration FileNIS Make file Remote NFS DirectorySyslog SnmpStart Snmp Timeouts User Setup Administering UsersAdduser Other Editing CommandsEdituser DeluserEditesc name Editbrk nameFor Your Notes User Accounts User OperationsSCS Users Root userWhat Can a User Do Port IdentitiesEscape Sequence Break SequenceEditbrk Edit Escape Sequence Safety Requirements Regulatory & SafetySymbols found on the Product Product Serial NumberNorth America Regulatory ComplianceEuropean Union Declaration of ConformitySupplementary Information Standards With Which the Products ComplyAustralia & New Zealand Lithium Battery10.7 SCS160R / SCS320R Power Modules For Your Notes Customer Support How to Contact LogicalWebsite Telephone Mail11.1.4 Fax Return Authorization WarrantyProduct Support Our AddressFor Your Notes Read-Only vs. Read-Write Appendix a File SystemLSI Directories How do I do this? Appendix B FAQView a Buffer Product Support For Your Notes