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1Introduction, Navigation and

Commands

The Cyclades ACS 6000 advanced console server is a 1U appliance that serves as a single point for

access and administration of connected devices, such as target device consoles, modems and power

devices. ACS 6000 console servers support secure remote data center management and out-of-band

management of IT assets from any location worldwide.

On ACS 6000 advanced console servers, administration can be performed and connected devices

can be accessed with the Command Line Interface (CLI) utility, with the Web Manager or with

DSView® 3 management software (version 3.5.1 and greater). Multiple users and administrators

can be logged into the console server and connected to ports at the same time.

This manual describes how to access and navigate the CLI utility and how to use it after the console

server has been installed and assigned an IP address. For required additional information about

actions users can perform, configuration options and tasks that an administrator needs to perform,

and for how to install the console server and configure the IP address, see the Cyclades ACS 6000

Installation/Administration/User Guide.

Either the consoles of servers, external modems or Power Distribution Units (PDUs) can be

connected to serial ports on the ACS 6000 advanced console server. Supported PDUs include

Avocent PM1000/2000/3000s, Cyclades PM IPDUs, Avocent SPC power devices and Server

Technology CDUs. Either a PDU or an external modem can be connected to the AUX/Modem port

if the port is not factory-configured for an internal modem.

The figure that follows shows the console server ports, and Table 1.1 describes how they are

numbered (for use during configuration).

Contents

Main Page Page Page Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Page Page List of Tables LIST OF TABLES Page 1 Commands Page Access Options and How to Log Into the CLI Configuration Tasks Performed With the CLI CLI Navigation Autocompletion Parameters Command Line Syntax CLI Command Set help Add a node. Generate a help message about how to navigate the CLI. Syntax: add delete cd pwd connect sniff share disconnect exit/quit ftp scp set commit revert show/ls power_cycle, power_off and power_on cycle, on, off, lock and unlock passwd opiepasswd Special Multi-session Commands listuser killuser sendmsg inspectdbuf cleandbuf wiz CLI Equivalent Actions to Web Manager Checkbox Selection Page Page 2 Examples View Information About the Console Server and Connected Devices Page Connect to a Device Console Connected to a Serial Port Manage Power for a Device Connected to an Outlet on a PDU Port Configuration Examples Page Page Page 3 Appliance_Settings/Global_Settings Chapter 3: CLI Appliance Settings Options 29 Appliance_Settings/Network 1. Enter cd appliance_settings/network to navigate to the Network level. 2. Enter show to view the list of available options. --:- units cli-> cd appliance_settings/network 30 Cyclades ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Command Reference Guide Chapter 3: CLI Appliance Settings Options 31 IPv6 Devices Hosts Wiz command Page 36 Cyclades ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Command Reference Guide Appliance_Settings/Ports Enter cd appliance_settings/ports to navigate to the Ports level. --:- units cli-> cd appliance_settings/ports 2. Enter show. A listing similar to the following appears. Page -or- Appliance_Settings/Pluggable Devices Enter cd appliance_settings/pluggable_devices to navigate to the pluggable_devices level. Appliance_Settings/Security Enter cd appliance_settings/security to navigate to the security level. 40 Cyclades ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Command Reference Guide Appliance_Settings/Authentication Enter cd appliance_settings/authentication to navigate to the authentication level. --:- units cli-> cd appliance_settings/authentication Appliance_Settings/Users Enter cd appliance_settings/users to navigate to the users level. 2. Enter add. Then enter set with the parameters all on one line separated by spaces as shown. 3. Enter save. 4. Enter show to verify that the new user has been added. Appliance_Settings/Syslog Enter cd appliance_settings/syslog to navigate to the syslog level. Appliance_Settings/Event_Notification Enter cd appliance_settings/event_notification to navigate to the event_notification level. Appliance_Settings/Firewall Appliance_Settings/IPSec(VPN) --:- units cli-> cd appliance_settings/ipsec(vpn) Enter cd appliance_settings/ipsec(vpn) to navigate to the ipsec(vpn) level. 44 Cyclades ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Command Reference Guide Appliance_Settings/SNMP --:- units cli-> cd appliance_settings/snmp Enter cd appliance_settings/snmp to navigate to the snmp level. Chapter 3: CLI Appliance Settings Options 45 Appliance_Settings/Date and Time --:- units cli-> cd appliance_settings/date_and_time Enter cd appliance_settings/date_and_time to navigate to the date_and_time level. 46 Cyclades ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Command Reference Guide Appliance_Settings/Boot Configuration Enter cd appliance_settings/boot_configuration to navigate to the boot_configuration level. --:- units cli-> cd appliance_settings/boot_configuration Appliance_Settings/Online Help Page 4 Sessions and Power Management Options Overview Options Information Options 2. Enter show to view the Information options Chapter 4: CLI Overview, Information, Active Sessions and Power Management Options 51 52 Cyclades ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Command Reference Guide Active Sessions Information Power Management Options Appendices APPENDICES Appendix A: Enabling Firmware Upgrades When the Boot Image is not in Flash Appendix B: Technical Support Index P Q R S T FCC Warning Statement Notice about FCC Compliance for All Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Server Models Canadian DOC Notice Safety and EMC Approvals and Markings