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Configuring authentication for console server logins	93
Security Profiles	98
Security certificates	101
Ports Menu and Forms	103
Physical Ports	103
Virtual Ports	124
Ports Status	126
Ports Statistics	126
Expert - Ports - Hostname Discovery	127
Administration Menu and Forms	129
System Information	129
Notifications	130
Time/Date	135
Boot Configuration	137
Backup Configuration	139
Upgrade Firmware	140
Reboot	141
Online Help	141
Appendix A: Technical Specifications	143
Appendix B: Safety and environmental guidelines for rack-mounting the con-
sole server	145
Appendix C: Technical Support	151

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Avocent ACS 5000 manual Appendix a Technical Specifications 143

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Cyclades ACS FCC Warning Statement Canadian DOC NoticeCyclades ACS Symbols Used B L E of C on T E N T S Configuring the Console Server in Wizard Mode Vii Network Menu and FormsAppendix a Technical Specifications 143 Connectors on the Console Server OverviewAccessing the Console Server and Connected Devices ACS 5000 Console Server Connectors Number DescriptionPrerequisites for Using the Web Manager Web ManagerSecurity AuthenticationTypes of Users Authentication Methods Supported Authentication Type DefinitionServices not supporting IPv6 IPv6Packet Filtering Structure of IP filteringAdd rule and edit rule options ChainRule Add Rule and Edit Rule Option Definitions Filter OptionsNumeric protocol options TCP protocol optionsUDP protocol options Icmp protocol optionsNotifications, Alarms and Data Buffering Example of using facility numbersSyslog servers Prerequisites for logging to syslog serversConsole Server and Power Management Configuring access to connected devicesCommon Administrator Tasks for Configuring Software Managing Users of Connected DevicesAdditional requirements for Server Technology IPDUs Conventions used to identify outletsConfiguring power management Configuring ports for power management by authorized usersHostname Discovery Options for managing powerPower management through the web manager Cyclades ACS 5000 Installation/Administration/User Guide Mounting the console server Important Pre-installation RequirementsBasic Installation Procedures To connect devices to serial ports Making an Ethernet connectionTo rack mount the console server To connect to the console port Console server serial port pin-out informationTo use the wiz command to configure network parameters Turning on the console server and the connected devicesTo turn on the console server To turn on connected devicesTo configure for IPv4 protocol To configure for IPv6 protocol Selecting a security profile using the web manager Other Methods of Accessing the Web Manager Adding users and configuring ports using the web managerTo use a dynamic IP address to access the web manager Selecting a security profileConnecting third-party IPDUs Connecting PDUsTo use the default IP address to access the web manager To daisy-chain PDUs to the console server To log into the web manager Using the Web ManagerFeatures of Regular User Forms Form area Port access requirements ConnectConnect to the console server Connect to serial portsConnection protocols for serial ports Ipdu Power Management Outlets ManagerOutlets Group Ctrl View Ipdu infoBulb PadlockPDU Power Factor Form Heading Description ExampleTo change your password Common Features of Administrator Forms Administrator Web Manager ButtonsButton name Use Try changes Click the try changes buttonLogging Into the Web Manager Overview of Administrative ModesWizard mode Expert mode Example of Web Manager Form in Wizard ModeExample of Web Manager Form in Expert Mode Cyclades ACS 5000 Installation/Administration/User Guide Default security profile Security ProfilePre-defined security profiles Custom security profileHttp Serial port settings and security profiles To select or configure a security profilePort Profile Network SettingsTo configure the network settings Port Profile Setup Options Parameter OptionsParameter Options AccessTo set parameters for all serial ports To add a user To delete a user To change a passwordData Buffering Wizard Data Buffering Field Names and Definitions Field name To configure data buffering System LogTo add a syslog server To delete a syslog serverCyclades ACS 5000 Installation/Administration/User Guide Configuring the Console Server in Expert Mode Overview of menus and formsExpert Mode Screen Elements Number Description Connecting to the console server Connecting to devices connected to the serial portsApplications Menu and Forms ConnectTo connect to a device through a serial port Ipdu Power ManagementApplications Ipdu Power Mgmt Outlets Manager Expert Outlets Manager Icons Description ButtonPurpose OFFThird-party Ipdu information displayed To view status, lock, unlock, rename or cycle power outletsAvocent PM PDU information displayed Expert Ouatlet Groups Ctrl Information Form Heading Applications Ipdu Power Mgmt. Outlets Group CtrlApplications Ipdu Power Mgmt. View IPDUs Info PM20i/30A Applications Ipdu Power Mgmt. Configuration To view and reset Ipdu informationIpdu Power Mgmt Configuration Description Shown Element Type Applications Ipdu Power Mgmt. Software Upgrade To upgrade software on a Cyclades PM Ipdu ExpertTo upgrade software on non-Cyclades IPDUs To download Cyclades Ipdu softwareExpert Applications PMD Configuration Applications PMD Configuration- GeneralApplications PMD Configuration- Outlet Groups To upgrade software on a Avocent PM PDUApplications PMD Configuration Users Management To configure an outlet groupTo authorize a user for Ipdu power management To delete an outlet groupOutlet entry conventions Prefix GroupExpert Applications Terminal Profile Menu To create a menu for a local server terminalClick apply changes Host Settings Expert Network Menu Descriptions Menu SelectionGeneral host settings DNS ServiceDisabling and enabling IPv4 or IPv6 protocols Disabling IPv4IPv4 settings Disabling/Enabling IPv6IPv6 settings IPv6 Ethernet interfaces IPv6 serial interfacesIPv6 PPP interfaces Other interfacesTo configure host settings Expert from the General form To configure IPv4 protocolTo configure IPv6 protocol Syslog VPN Connections MYCOMPANYDOMAIN-VPNTo configure VPN Click on apply changesDescription To configure Snmp Example, 193.168.44.0/24Firewall Configuration Edit button Delete buttonAdd button Edit Rules buttonInverted checkboxes Target pull-down menu optionsSource or destination IP and mask ProtocolNumeric protocol fields TCP protocol fieldsUDP protocol fields Expert TCP Options Fields Field/Menu OptionLOG target Icmp protocol fieldsInput interface, output interface and fragments Firewall configuration procedures Reject targetTo add a chain To edit a chainTo add a rule To edit a ruleTo define the console server’s IP address and hostname Host TableStatic Routes To configure static routes Expert Field or Menu Name DefinitionCyclades ACS 5000 Installation/Administration/User Guide Security Menu and Forms Users and GroupsAdding a User Adding a GroupTo delete a user or group Expert Add User Dialog Field Names and DefinitionsTo change a user’s password Active Ports SessionsTo add a group To modify a groupTo view, kill or refresh active user sessions TTYConfiguring authentication for console server logins To configure the console servers login authentication methodTo configure a TACACS+ authentication server To configure a Radius authentication serverGroup authorization on Radius Group authorization on TACACS+ To configure an Ldap authentication serverTo configure a Kerberos authentication server To configure Ldap authenticationGroup Authorization on Ldap Go to Security Authentication Kerberos in Expert mode To configure a NIS authentication server Security ProfilesCustom security profile Serial port settings and security profiles Security certificates Certificate for Http securityUser configured digital certificate Certificate on sshTo enable or disable serial ports Physical Ports103 To select one or more serial portsConnection profiles Console Access Server CAS profile connection protocolsGeneral form Ports Menu and Forms Terminal Server TS profile connection protocolsBidirectional Telnet protocol Modem and power management connection protocols Connection Protocols for Modems or IPDUs Protocol NameCyclades 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 Form Menu and Fields FieldDescription AccessTo configure user access to serial ports Authentication methods and fallback mechanism To configure a serial port login authentication method Data BufferingMode Local Destination Data Buffering Form Fields Field Name DefinitionTo configure data buffering for serial ports Field Name DefinitionMulti User Expert Multi User Form Fields Field Name DefinitionPower Management Expert Power Management Form Fields Field Name To configure a serial port for Ipdu power management To configure a serial port for Ipmi power management Other10 Other Form Fields Field Name Definition TCP PortTo configure terminal server connection options Virtual Ports 11 New/Modify Port Dialog Box Fields Field Name DefinitionTo cluster console servers or modify cluster configuration To assign names to slave ports in the clusterPorts Status Ports StatisticsExpert Ports Hostname Discovery 14 Expert Ports Hostname Discovery FieldsCyclades ACS 5000 Installation/Administration/User Guide System Information Form InformationParameters System Information129 Information Parameters NotificationsTo view system information Email Notifications Dialog Box Fields Field Name Definition Email Notifications EntryNotifications Form Fields Field Name Definition Pager notifications entry Snmp trap notifications entry Untitled dropdown fieldCold Start Serial ports alarm notification To configure a trigger for serial port alarm notificationTime/Date To set the time and date manuallyTo configure time and date using an NTP server Setting up a customized timezone configurationTo create a custom timezone selection To use the custom option to set daylight savings timeBoot Configuration Boot Configuration Form Fields Field Name DefinitionTo configure the console server boot Select Flash or Network from the Unit boot from menuBackup Configuration Go to Administration Backup Config in Expert modeUpgrade Firmware To upgrade the console server firmwareOnline Help RebootTo reboot the console server To configure the local online help path Environmental Appendix a Technical Specifications143 Hardware Temperature Elevated operating ambient temperatureTemperatur Erhöhte Umgebungstemperatur im betriebSafety precautions for operating the console server Mechanical loadingSicherer mechanischer Aufbau Circuit overloadingAppendices Electrostatic Discharge ESD Precautions Working inside the console serverReplacing the battery Austausch der Batterie Remplacement de la batterieArbeiten am Cyclades ACS Vorsichtsmassnahmen gegen Elektrostatische Entladung ESDCanadian DOC notice BaterìaFCC warning statement To resolve an issue Appendix C Technical SupportCyclades ACS 5000 Installation/Administration/User Guide For Technical Support