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Cyclades 2.3.0, ACS48 user manual System Requirements, Hardware Connectivity Configuration Method

Models: 2.3.0 ACS48

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2: Installing the ACS

System Requirements

To configure the ACS, Cyclades recommends any of the following hardware specifications:

•Workstation with a console serial port or,

•Workstation with Ethernet and TCP/IP topology or,

•Cyclades AlterPath Manager.

The hardware connectivity required for each configuration method:

Hardware Connectivity	Configuration Method
Workstation, Hub Ethernet Cables.	Web browser, vi, Wizard, or CLI

Console, Console Cable (constructed from RJ45	vi, Wizard, or CLI.
straight-through cable + adapter
Workstation, Hub Ethernet Cables.

This manual is designed primarily for web browser users. If you will use vi, the wizard (CLI version) or CLI, refer to the ACS Reference Guide.

To install ACS with AlterPath Manager, refer to the AlterPath

Manager Manual and configure the device using the Manager.

Default Configuration Parameters

•DHCP enabled (if there is no DHCP Server, IP for Ethernet is 192.168.160.10 with a Netmask of 255.255.255.0)

•CAS configuration

•Socket_server in all ports (access method is telnet)

•9600 bps, 8N1

•No Authentication

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Cyclades 2.3.0, ACS48 System Requirements, Hardware Connectivity Configuration Method, Default Configuration Parameters

Contents

AlterPath Console Server Page Table of Contents Configuring the Web Interface Supported Browsers and JRE 139 Page Before You Begin Examples Outlines the Safety Considerations forExample Network Access Method Password fieldExample Naming ConventionsTo select is the same as to click your mouse Document SymbolsAudience ACS Access and ConfigurationProduct Models and Components Figure below shows AlterPath ACS1 through ACS48 ACS Setup Diagram Package Contents Installing the ACSPackage Contents ACS4 through ACS48 Package Contents ACS1 Brackets Rack Mounting the ACSDefault Configuration Parameters Hardware Connectivity Configuration MethodSystem Requirements Procedures given in Appendix C Supported Pre-Install ChecklistBrowsers and JRE Task 1 Install ACS and connect to the network Installation and Configuration ProcessInitial Configuration Using the ACS Console Port Task 2 Configure network settingsProceed to Task To create new users, see Wizard Mode Access page 4-10 Task 3 Configure via Web WizardTask 4 Test Configuration Task 5 Configure the web interface in Expert ModeUsing the Web Interface Using the Web InterfaceSystem brings up the Port Selection form Using the Command Line Interface CLI Where Telnet AccessSSH Access Logging onto the TerminalTsmenu Access From Telnet Closing the session from tsmenuFrom SSH Power Management Security Overview Configuring the Web InterfaceFor more detailed information, see Chapter LoggingConfiguring the Web Interface Menu Panel Control Buttons Wizard ModeACS Web Interface GUI Elements User Entry Panel or FormForm Tabs Expert ModeOr Form Indicator Top Menu BarButton Functions Saving Your ConfigurationButton Name Use this button to Configuring the Web Interface Network Settings Configuring in Wizard ModeSettings Configuring the Web Interface Port Profile Field Name Definition Then go to Security Users and Groups AccessChanging a User Password User Name PasswordRepeat Password Adding a UserSelect Apply Changes Deleting a UserData Buffering Record the time stamp DestinationMode File Size BytesSystem Log Menu Selection Use this menu to Configuring in Expert ModeExpert Mode Menu ApplicationsSecurity NetworkPorts AdministrationApplications Connect Form Title Use this form to Applications Power ManagementApplications Power management Outlets Manager To Edit the Power Up Interval Applications Power Management View IPDUs Info Applications Power Management Users Manager Deleting a User Applications Power Management Configuration Applications Power Management Software Upgrade Configuring the Web Interface Applications Terminal Profile Menu Configuring the Web Interface Network Host Settings Filed Name Field Definition Syslog Servers Network SyslogFacility Number New Syslog ServerNetwork Pcmcia Management Isdn GSM Pcmcia Configuration Dialog BoxesCall Back Access Method ModemLocal IP Remote IPAccess Method Isdn Pin Number Access Method GSMAccess Method Compact Flash Access Method EthernetAccess Method Wireless LAN Role of IPsec What is VPNAuthentication Keys Network VPN Connections Remote Right Authentication ProtocolAuthentication Method Connection NameLocal Left Snmp Daemon SettingsBoot Action RSA KeyCommunity To configure SnmpSource If you are using SNMPv3, skip steps 2 and 3 proceed to stepSysContact SysLocationPermission System invokes the New/Modify Snmp v3 Configuration dialog Services Rule Firewall ConfigurationStructure of IP Filtering ChainNetwork Firewall Configuration Editing a Chain Adding a ChainEditing a Rule Deleting a ChainInverted TargetSource IP MaskDestination IP Adding a Rule Additional FieldsAbout the Reject Options Section Network Host Table Network Static Routes Metric Route Select Default , Network , or Host Network IPHost IP Go to Select Gateway or InterfaceUsers and Groups Adding Users and Groups to the Access List All users must be assigned to a group Changing the User PasswordDeleting a User from a Group From LoginActive Ports Sessions UserVirtual Ports PortsPorts Physical Ports Physical PortsTo configure the ports Associating an Alias to a Port Alias Ports Physical Ports General PortBaud Rate Kbps Go to Ports Physical Ports General Power Management AccessAuthentication Type Definition Ports Physical Ports AccessNIS NIS Field Name Entry Fields Based on Authentication TypeAuthentication Radius Authentication Ldap or LdapDownLocalAuthorized Users/Groups NIS Domain Name NIS Server IP Authentication Type NIS, LocalNIS or NISLocal All ACS onlyAuthentication Type Kerberos, KerberosDownLocal KerberosDownLocalSyslog Server Ports Physical Ports Data BufferingFull Size Bytes Record the timestampPorts Physical Ports Multi-User Menu Hotkey To configure ACS to allow multiple sessionsSniff Mode Allow Multiple SessionsPorts Physical Ports Power Management Ports Physical Ports Other TCP Keep-alive Interval Ports Virtual PortsFirst Remote TCP Port No Number of PortsFirst Local Port No First Local TCP Port NoDeleting a Slave Ports Ports StatusConfiguring the Web Interface 112 Administration System Information AdministrationNotification Alarm for Administration NotificationEmail , Pager , or Snmp Trap Smtp Port Alarm TriggerTo/From/Subject/Body Smtp Server IPSMS Port Pager NumberText SMS Server IP117 Server IP Port DCD Alarm NotificationOID Type Value Trap NumberManual Setting Administration Time / DateNTP Setting Field Name Definition Administration Boot ConfigurationServer’s IP Address Unit boot fromBoot Type Boot File NameTo save configuration to a FTP server Administration Backup ConfigurationBackup and Restore Procedure Click on Apply Changes To Save Configuration to a Storage DeviceDefault Configuration Replace ConfigurationClick on Upgrade Now Administration Upgrade FirmwareAdministration Reboot Configuring the Web Interface 128 Hardware Specifications Supported Pcmcia Cards MK5002MPL 5GB Appendix a Hardware Specifications 132 Safety Guidelines for Rack-Mounting the ACS Reliable Earthing Safety Precautions for Operating the ACSWorking inside the AlterPath Console Port Server Canadian DOC Notice Replacing the BatteryWarnung FCC Warning StatementAviso de Precaución S-Mark Argentina Batería Trabajar dentro del AlterPath Console ServerRequirements From Windows Internet Explorer Installing JRESupported Web Browsers Tested EnvironmentFrom Windows Netscape or Mozilla Break Signal AuthenticationBios BootDhcp CASCommands Domain Name Server. The computer you use to accessSequence of special characters that sends a command to a An escape sequence is commonly used when the computerIcmp Kerberos IP packet filteringIPsec IsdnNetwork Mask MACMasquerading MTUNTP NFSObject Identifiers OID Parity OIDSee Object Identifier PacketPort PcmciaPPP Risc RadiusSnmp SmtpTACACS+ Terminal Access Controller Access Control SystemStty TacacsUDP TelnetTerminal Server TTYWatchdog timer can be programmed to perform a warm Watchdog timer WDT is a device or electronic card thatSystem does not recover on its own Common problem is for a machine or operating system to