Avocent ACS 6000 Appendices

Appendices

Appendix A: Enabling Firmware Upgrades When the Boot Image

is not in Flash

To enable firmware upgrades when the boot image is not in Flash:

1. Connect to the console of the console server as root.

CLI 2.0 (2007-10-04T08:11-0700)

--:- units cli->

2. Enter shell. A warning appears followed by the root prompt.

--:- units cli-> shell

WARNING: Improper use of shell commands could lead to data loss,

the deletion of important system files or other unexpected result.

Please double-check your syntax when typing shell commands.

[root@ACS6048-3131313131 ~]#

3. Enter recover-flash.sh --factory_default --doformat.

[root@ACS6048-3131313131 ~]# recover-flash.sh --factory_default

--doformat

[root@ACS6048-3131313131 ~]#

The Flash memory is formatted, and the version of firmware in memory is stored in Flash. The

command prompt reappears.

4. Enter reboot.

[root@ACS6048-3131313131 ~]# reboot

When the system reboot completes, the Web Manager supports firmware upgrades.

APPENDICES

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