Pre-Install Checklist, Browsers and JRE | Cyclades ACS48, 2.3.0

2: Installing the ACS

Pre-Install Checklist

Before you install and configure the ACS, ensure that you have the following:

Root Access	You will need Root Access on your local UNIX
	machine in order to use the serial port.
HyperTerminal, Kermit,	If you are using a PC, ensure that HyperTerminal
or Minicom	is set up on your Windows operating system. If
	you have a UNIX operating system, you will be
	using Kermit or Minicom.

IP Address of: PC or terminal, AlterPath Console Server, NameServer, and Gateway

You will need to locate the IP address of your PC or workstation, the ACS, and the machine that resolves names on your network. Your Network Administrator can supply you with these. If there is outside access to the LAN that the ACS will be connected with, you will need the gateway IP address.

Network Access	You must have a NIC card installed in your PC to
	provide an Ethernet port, and have network
	access.
Java 2 JRE	You must have Java 2 Runtime Environment
	(JRE) version 1.4.2 (which can be found at http://
	java.sun.com/) installed on your PC with your
	browser acknowledged to use it.
	Ensure that the browser you are using
	acknowledges the Java version by following the
	procedures given in Appendix C: Supported
	Browsers and JRE.

14	AlterPath Console Server User Guide

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Cyclades ACS48, 2.3.0 user manual Pre-Install Checklist, Procedures given in Appendix C Supported, Browsers and JRE

Contents

AlterPath Console Server Page Table of Contents Configuring the Web Interface Supported Browsers and JRE 139 Page Before You Begin Outlines the Safety Considerations for Example Network Access MethodPassword field Examples Naming Conventions Example Document Symbols To select is the same as to click your mouse ACS Access and Configuration Audience Product Models and Components Figure below shows AlterPath ACS1 through ACS48 ACS Setup Diagram Installing the ACS Package Contents Package Contents ACS4 through ACS48 Package Contents ACS1 Rack Mounting the ACS Brackets System Requirements Hardware Connectivity Configuration MethodDefault Configuration Parameters Browsers and JRE Pre-Install ChecklistProcedures given in Appendix C Supported Installation and Configuration Process Task 1 Install ACS and connect to the network Task 2 Configure network settings Initial Configuration Using the ACS Console Port Proceed to Task Task 3 Configure via Web Wizard Task 4 Test ConfigurationTask 5 Configure the web interface in Expert Mode To create new users, see Wizard Mode Access page 4-10 Using the Web Interface Using the Web Interface System brings up the Port Selection form Using the Command Line Interface CLI Telnet Access SSH AccessLogging onto the Terminal Where Tsmenu Access From SSH Closing the session from tsmenuFrom Telnet Power Management Security Configuring the Web Interface Overview Logging For more detailed information, see Chapter Configuring the Web Interface Wizard Mode ACS Web Interface GUI ElementsUser Entry Panel or Form Menu Panel Control Buttons Expert Mode Or Form IndicatorTop Menu Bar Form Tabs Button Name Use this button to Saving Your ConfigurationButton Functions Configuring the Web Interface Settings Configuring in Wizard ModeNetwork Settings Configuring the Web Interface Port Profile Field Name Definition Access Then go to Security Users and Groups Changing a User Password Password Repeat PasswordAdding a User User Name Deleting a User Select Apply Changes Data Buffering Destination ModeFile Size Bytes Record the time stamp System Log Configuring in Expert Mode Expert Mode MenuApplications Menu Selection Use this menu to Network Security Administration Ports Applications Connect Applications Power Management Form Title Use this form to Applications 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 Network Syslog Facility NumberNew Syslog Server Syslog Servers Network Pcmcia Management Pcmcia Configuration Dialog Boxes Isdn GSM Access Method Modem Local IPRemote IP Call Back Access Method Isdn Access Method GSM Pin Number Access Method Ethernet Access Method Compact Flash Access Method Wireless LAN What is VPN Role of IPsec Authentication Keys Network VPN Connections Authentication Protocol Authentication MethodConnection Name Remote Right Snmp Daemon Settings Boot ActionRSA Key Local Left To configure Snmp Community If you are using SNMPv3, skip steps 2 and 3 proceed to step SysContactSysLocation Source Permission System invokes the New/Modify Snmp v3 Configuration dialog Services Firewall Configuration Structure of IP FilteringChain Rule Network Firewall Configuration Adding a Chain Editing a Chain Deleting a Chain Editing a Rule Target Source IPMask Inverted Destination IP Additional Fields Adding a Rule About the Reject Options Section Network Host Table Network Static Routes Route Select Default , Network , or Host Network IP Host IPGo to Select Gateway or Interface Metric Users and Groups Adding Users and Groups to the Access List Deleting a User from a Group Changing the User PasswordAll users must be assigned to a group Login Active Ports SessionsUser From Ports Ports Physical PortsPhysical Ports Virtual Ports To configure the ports Associating an Alias to a Port Baud Rate Kbps Ports Physical Ports General PortAlias Power Management Access Go to Ports Physical Ports General Ports Physical Ports Access Authentication Type Definition NIS NIS Entry Fields Based on Authentication Type Authentication RadiusAuthentication Ldap or LdapDownLocal Field Name Authentication Type NIS, LocalNIS or NISLocal All ACS only Authentication Type Kerberos, KerberosDownLocalKerberosDownLocal Authorized Users/Groups NIS Domain Name NIS Server IP Ports Physical Ports Data Buffering Full Size BytesRecord the timestamp Syslog Server Ports Physical Ports Multi-User To configure ACS to allow multiple sessions Sniff ModeAllow Multiple Sessions Menu Hotkey Ports Physical Ports Power Management Ports Physical Ports Other Ports Virtual Ports TCP Keep-alive Interval Number of Ports First Local Port NoFirst Local TCP Port No First Remote TCP Port No Ports Ports Status Deleting a Slave Configuring the Web Interface 112 Administration Administration System Information Email , Pager , or Snmp Trap Administration NotificationNotification Alarm for Alarm Trigger To/From/Subject/BodySmtp Server IP Smtp Port Pager Number TextSMS Server IP SMS Port 117 Port DCD Alarm Notification OID Type ValueTrap Number Server IP Administration Time / Date Manual Setting NTP Setting Administration Boot Configuration Field Name Definition Unit boot from Boot TypeBoot File Name Server’s IP Address Administration Backup Configuration To save configuration to a FTP server Backup and Restore Procedure To Save Configuration to a Storage Device Default ConfigurationReplace Configuration Click on Apply Changes Administration Upgrade Firmware Click on Upgrade Now Administration 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 Safety Precautions for Operating the ACS Reliable Earthing Working inside the AlterPath Console Port Server Replacing the Battery WarnungFCC Warning Statement Canadian DOC Notice Aviso de Precaución S-Mark Argentina Trabajar dentro del AlterPath Console Server Batería Installing JRE Supported Web BrowsersTested Environment Requirements From Windows Internet Explorer From Windows Netscape or Mozilla Authentication BiosBoot Break Signal CAS Dhcp Domain Name Server. The computer you use to access Sequence of special characters that sends a command to aAn escape sequence is commonly used when the computer Commands Icmp IP packet filtering IPsecIsdn Kerberos MAC MasqueradingMTU Network Mask Object Identifiers OID NFSNTP OID See Object IdentifierPacket Parity PPP PcmciaPort Radius Risc Smtp Snmp Terminal Access Controller Access Control System SttyTacacs TACACS+ Telnet Terminal ServerTTY UDP Watchdog timer WDT is a device or electronic card that System does not recover on its ownCommon problem is for a machine or operating system to Watchdog timer can be programmed to perform a warm