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Cyclades® ACS 5000

Installation/Administration/User Guide

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Cyclades ACS Canadian DOC Notice FCC Warning StatementCyclades ACS Symbols Used B L E of C on T E N T S Configuring the Console Server in Wizard Mode Network Menu and Forms ViiAppendix a Technical Specifications 143 Overview Connectors on the Console ServerACS 5000 Console Server Connectors Number Description Accessing the Console Server and Connected DevicesWeb Manager Prerequisites for Using the Web ManagerAuthentication Types of UsersSecurity Authentication Type Definition Authentication Methods SupportedStructure of IP filtering Services not supporting IPv6IPv6 Packet FilteringAdd Rule and Edit Rule Option Definitions Filter Options Add rule and edit rule optionsChain RuleIcmp protocol options Numeric protocol optionsTCP protocol options UDP protocol optionsPrerequisites for logging to syslog servers Notifications, Alarms and Data BufferingExample of using facility numbers Syslog serversManaging Users of Connected Devices Console Server and Power ManagementConfiguring access to connected devices Common Administrator Tasks for Configuring SoftwareConventions used to identify outlets Additional requirements for Server Technology IPDUsConfiguring ports for power management by authorized users Configuring power managementOptions for managing power Power management through the web managerHostname Discovery Cyclades ACS 5000 Installation/Administration/User Guide Important Pre-installation Requirements Basic Installation ProceduresMounting the console server Making an Ethernet connection To rack mount the console serverTo connect devices to serial ports Console server serial port pin-out information To connect to the console portTo turn on connected devices To use the wiz command to configure network parametersTurning on the console server and the connected devices To turn on the console serverTo configure for IPv4 protocol To configure for IPv6 protocol Selecting a security profile using the web manager Selecting a security profile Other Methods of Accessing the Web ManagerAdding users and configuring ports using the web manager To use a dynamic IP address to access the web managerConnecting PDUs To use the default IP address to access the web managerConnecting third-party IPDUs To daisy-chain PDUs to the console server Using the Web Manager Features of Regular User FormsTo log into the web manager Form area Connect to serial ports Port access requirementsConnect Connect to the console serverConnection protocols for serial ports Outlets Manager Ipdu Power ManagementPadlock Outlets Group CtrlView Ipdu info BulbForm Heading Description Example PDU Power FactorTo change your password Administrator Web Manager Buttons Common Features of Administrator FormsTry changes Click the try changes button Button name UseOverview of Administrative Modes Wizard modeLogging Into the Web Manager Example of Web Manager Form in Wizard Mode Expert modeExample of Web Manager Form in Expert Mode Cyclades ACS 5000 Installation/Administration/User Guide Custom security profile Default security profileSecurity Profile Pre-defined security profilesHttp To select or configure a security profile Serial port settings and security profilesNetwork Settings To configure the network settingsPort Profile Options Port Profile Setup Options ParameterAccess To set parameters for all serial portsParameter Options To add a user To change a password Data BufferingTo delete a user Wizard Data Buffering Field Names and Definitions Field name System Log To configure data bufferingTo delete a syslog server To add a syslog serverCyclades ACS 5000 Installation/Administration/User Guide Overview of menus and forms Configuring the Console Server in Expert ModeExpert Mode Screen Elements Number Description Connect Connecting to the console serverConnecting to devices connected to the serial ports Applications Menu and FormsIpdu Power Management Applications Ipdu Power Mgmt Outlets ManagerTo connect to a device through a serial port OFF Expert Outlets Manager Icons Description ButtonPurposeTo view status, lock, unlock, rename or cycle power outlets Avocent PM PDU information displayedThird-party Ipdu information displayed Applications Ipdu Power Mgmt. Outlets Group Ctrl Applications Ipdu Power Mgmt. View IPDUs InfoExpert Ouatlet Groups Ctrl Information Form Heading PM20i/30A To view and reset Ipdu information Applications Ipdu Power Mgmt. ConfigurationIpdu Power Mgmt Configuration Description Shown Element Type To download Cyclades Ipdu software Applications Ipdu Power Mgmt. Software UpgradeTo upgrade software on a Cyclades PM Ipdu Expert To upgrade software on non-Cyclades IPDUsTo upgrade software on a Avocent PM PDU Expert Applications PMD ConfigurationApplications PMD Configuration- General Applications PMD Configuration- Outlet GroupsTo delete an outlet group Applications PMD Configuration Users ManagementTo configure an outlet group To authorize a user for Ipdu power managementPrefix Group Outlet entry conventionsTo create a menu for a local server terminal Expert Applications Terminal Profile MenuClick apply changes Expert Network Menu Descriptions Menu Selection Host SettingsDisabling IPv4 General host settingsDNS Service Disabling and enabling IPv4 or IPv6 protocolsDisabling/Enabling IPv6 IPv4 settingsIPv6 settings Other interfaces IPv6 Ethernet interfacesIPv6 serial interfaces IPv6 PPP interfacesTo configure IPv4 protocol To configure host settings Expert from the General formTo configure IPv6 protocol Syslog MYCOMPANYDOMAIN-VPN VPN ConnectionsClick on apply changes To configure VPNDescription Example, 193.168.44.0/24 To configure SnmpFirewall Configuration Edit Rules button Edit buttonDelete button Add buttonProtocol Inverted checkboxesTarget pull-down menu options Source or destination IP and maskExpert TCP Options Fields Field/Menu Option Numeric protocol fieldsTCP protocol fields UDP protocol fieldsIcmp protocol fields Input interface, output interface and fragmentsLOG target To edit a chain Firewall configuration proceduresReject target To add a chainTo edit a rule To add a ruleHost Table Static RoutesTo define the console server’s IP address and hostname Field or Menu Name Definition To configure static routes ExpertCyclades ACS 5000 Installation/Administration/User Guide Users and Groups Security Menu and FormsExpert Add User Dialog Field Names and Definitions Adding a UserAdding a Group To delete a user or groupTo modify a group To change a user’s passwordActive Ports Sessions To add a groupTTY To view, kill or refresh active user sessionsTo configure the console servers login authentication method Configuring authentication for console server loginsTo configure a Radius authentication server Group authorization on RadiusTo configure a TACACS+ authentication server To configure an Ldap authentication server Group authorization on TACACS+To configure Ldap authentication Group Authorization on LdapTo configure a Kerberos authentication server Go to Security Authentication Kerberos in Expert mode Security Profiles To configure a NIS authentication serverCustom security profile Serial port settings and security profiles Certificate for Http security Security certificatesCertificate on ssh User configured digital certificateTo select one or more serial ports To enable or disable serial portsPhysical Ports 103Console Access Server CAS profile connection protocols General formConnection profiles Terminal Server TS profile connection protocols Ports Menu and FormsBidirectional Telnet protocol Connection Protocols for Modems or IPDUs Protocol Name Modem and power management connection protocolsCyclades ACS 5000 Installation/Administration/User Guide Click apply changes To configure a power management protocol for an Ipdu To associate an alias to a serial port Access To configure user access to serial portsAccess Form Menu and Fields FieldDescription Authentication methods and fallback mechanism Data Buffering To configure a serial port login authentication methodData Buffering Form Fields Field Name Definition Mode Local DestinationField Name Definition To configure data buffering for serial portsExpert Multi User Form Fields Field Name Definition Multi UserPower Management Expert Power Management Form Fields Field Name To configure a serial port for Ipdu power management Other To configure a serial port for Ipmi power managementTCP Port 10 Other Form Fields Field Name DefinitionTo configure terminal server connection options 11 New/Modify Port Dialog Box Fields Field Name Definition Virtual PortsTo assign names to slave ports in the cluster To cluster console servers or modify cluster configurationPorts Statistics Ports Status14 Expert Ports Hostname Discovery Fields Expert Ports Hostname DiscoveryCyclades ACS 5000 Installation/Administration/User Guide System Information 129System Information Form InformationParameters Notifications To view system informationInformation Parameters Email Notifications Entry Notifications Form Fields Field Name DefinitionEmail Notifications Dialog Box Fields Field Name Definition Pager notifications entry Untitled dropdown field Snmp trap notifications entryCold Start To set the time and date manually Serial ports alarm notificationTo configure a trigger for serial port alarm notification Time/DateTo use the custom option to set daylight savings time To configure time and date using an NTP serverSetting up a customized timezone configuration To create a custom timezone selectionBoot Configuration Form Fields Field Name Definition Boot ConfigurationSelect Flash or Network from the Unit boot from menu To configure the console server bootGo to Administration Backup Config in Expert mode Backup ConfigurationTo upgrade the console server firmware Upgrade FirmwareReboot To reboot the console serverOnline Help To configure the local online help path Appendix a Technical Specifications 143Environmental Hardware Erhöhte Umgebungstemperatur im betrieb TemperatureElevated operating ambient temperature TemperaturCircuit overloading Safety precautions for operating the console serverMechanical loading Sicherer mechanischer AufbauAppendices Working inside the console server Electrostatic Discharge ESD PrecautionsVorsichtsmassnahmen gegen Elektrostatische Entladung ESD Replacing the battery Austausch der BatterieRemplacement de la batterie Arbeiten am Cyclades ACSBaterìa FCC warning statementCanadian DOC notice Appendix C Technical Support To resolve an issueCyclades ACS 5000 Installation/Administration/User Guide 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