Cyclades AlterPath BladeManager specs

Two Methods of Blade Configuration

Table 4-5:Devices, Switch 1 Form - Fields and Elements

Fieldname	Definition

Status	Dropdown list box to select:
	Enable - connection between the BladeManager
	and the device is ALWAYS established.
	Disable - no connection is established, and all
	child consoles follow this configuration.
	IMPORTANT: The system will not allow you
	to add or configure a switch console unless this
	field is set to Enable.
Netmask	As indicated, in dotted notation.
IP Mode	Dropdown list box. Select int_dhcp if the
	BladeManager is the DHCP server for this
	device, or Static if using a static IP.
	See Configuring Your DHCP Server, this
	chapter.
MAC Address	This address is required ONLY if the IP mode is
	DHCP.
Default Gateway	As indicated, in dotted notation.
DNS	As indicated, in dotted notation.
Back	Button to return to the previous page.
Reset	Button to reset the form.
Save	Button to save your configuration.
Save / Create Blades	Button to activate the Blade Wizard.

Two Methods of Blade Configuration

Once the chassis has been defined and configured, there are two ways to configure the blades and switches:

•Through the Blade Wizard

•Through the Consoles form

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Contents

AlterPath BladeManager Page Table of Contents BladeManager Web Access BladeManager Web Administration Table of Contents Table of Contents Advanced Configuration Appendix a Hardware Specifications Viii Audience Before You BeginDocument Organization Chapter Title Description Form/Window Labels Typographical ConventionsHypertext Links Form/Window Levels Naming Conventions Command Line Syntax Where outlet lists format is Before You Begin AlterPath BladeManager Manual Chapter Introduction Connectivity and Capacity Key Features Consolidated Views and Blade Access Centralized AuthenticationSingle Point Security Gateway Simple and Easy Web User Interface Prioritized Triggers & Alarms One-Click Access to Blades and SwitchesCentralized Data Logging System Log File Compression and Rotation Other Alarm Features Backup, Restore, and Replicate User DataBlade Wizard Chassis, Blades, and User Group Management Multiport Ethernet Cards Command Line Interface CLIExhaustive Reporting Deploying the BladeManager Introduction AlterPath BladeManager Manual Product Installation Checklist BladeManager Installation Rack Mounting Guidelines Rack Mounting Guidelines BladeManager Installation Rack Mounting Guidelines BladeManager Installation Rack Mounting Guidelines BladeManager Installation Rack Mounting Guidelines BladeManager Installation Major Components of the BladeManager Static-Sensitive Devices Installation Safety GuidelinesSystem Reliability Guidelines Installing DIMMs Installation Procedures BladeManager Installation Go to Completing the Installation, this chapter Installing a Hard Disk DriveInstalling a Simple-Swap Serial ATA Hard Disk Drive Installing a Scsi Hard Drive Installing an Adapter BladeManager Installation Installation Procedures BladeManager Installation Completing the Installation Connecting the Cables BladeManager Controls, LEDs, and Power Updating the Server Configuration Front LEDs/Buttons Function Rear LEDs Function Power-control buttonReset button Switching On the Server BladeManager Power Features Switching Off the BladeManager Requirement Description Pre-Configuration Requirements Configuring the COM Port Connection and Logging BladeManager Installation AlterPath BladeManager Manual Menu Option Function AlarmsUser Interface Overview Using the Web Interface as a Regular User User Interface Overview Sorting a List Form by Column/Field Name General Screen Features Search and Filter Functions Alarms Alarm List Form Alarm LogsResponding to an alarm Fieldname Definition Viewing the Alarm Detail Form Fieldname / Button Definition Form brings up the Alarm Detail form Assigning a Ticket to a User Viewing Alarm or Console Logs Viewing the Blade List Blades CLI, KVM, VM, ON, OFF Column or Button Definition Name Viewing a Blade or Switch Connecting to a Blade ConsoleMultiple Users and Read/Write Access Consoles Detail Form Port Field Name DefinitionConsole Name Consoles Notify Form Consoles Access Form Consoles Groups Form Log Type Definition Logs Viewing the Logs Access Logs Event Logs Data Buffer Profile User’s Profile Disabled Viewing the User Groups Form Changing Your PasswordViewing the User Access Form User list box System displays the User Group form List box to the Selected security profiles list Viewing the Security Form Security profile list box BladeManager Web Administration Operational Modes Configuration Process Flow Running the First Time Configuration Wizard First Time Configuration Wizard Password Resetting Configuration to Factory Settings ===================================================== First Time Configuration Wizard An Example First Time Configuration Wizard Hostname Configuration Must Follow RFC Standard Setting the Authentication Method Encrypted version Connecting to the Web Interface Forms Summary BladeManager Web Interface Admin Mode Menu Option Forms and their Functions Menu Option Forms and their Functions Menu Option Forms and their Functions Parts of the Web Interface Logging Into the BladeManager Web Interface BladeManager Web Interface Admin Mode Sorting, Filtering, and Saving a List Form Verifying Error Messages Using the Form Input FieldsChassis Management Action Forms Used Blade Wizard Save & Create Blades Switch 1 through Switch Fieldname / Element Definition Chassis Devices List Form Search Adding or Editing a ChassisFilter by button Chassis Management Devices Details Form Fields and Elements Intdhcp or static Intdhcp IP Mode When to use this mode Using a Dhcp Server and Selecting the Correct IP ModeFunction of the Status Field Static To select one or more groups to access a chassis Selecting the Groups to Access a Chassis Proxy Type Function ProxiesProxy Types Proxy Type Function Configuring the Proxy Configuring the Chassis Switch Verifying your Proxy SettingConfiguring Ports to be Proxied From the menu, go to Devices Details Groups Switch Mode intdhcp or static Two Methods of Blade Configuration Screen/Form Name Function Running the Blade Wizard Connection Method BladeManager Web Administration Groups Unconfigured Consoles Confirmation Edit Configuration Consoles List Form Configuring Blades Manually through the Menu Deleting a Device Connecting to a Device Deleting a Device Group Alarm TriggerDeleting a Device from a Group Viewing the Alarm Trigger List Alarm Trigger ManagementCreate Alarm and Priority Form Function Forms Used Creating an Alarm Trigger Field Name Definition Using the Logical and in the Alarm Trigger Expression Blades / SwitchesDeleting an Alarm Trigger Connection Applies to Use this connection to Type Consoles List Form OFF Viewing the Console List Adding a Serial Console Blades / Switches 10Consoles Detail Form Fieldnames and Elements Adding a Switch Console Selecting Users to Access the Console Selecting Users to be Notified Assigning the Console to a Group Deleting a Console from a Group Log Rotation Connecting to a ConsoleInitiating Log Rotation Deleting a Console Group Users Setting Log Rotation in Auto Mode Adding a User User List form Username Fieldnames Definition Authentication e.g., LDAP, RADIUS, it is Selecting Consoles for a User Selecting User Groups for a User Deleting a User Group Deleting a UserDeleting a User from a Group Setting a User’s Security Profile Setting the Local PasswordSetting Up Local Authentication Creating a Group Groups Groups Assigning a Security Profile to a User Group Deleting a Group Security Profiles Security Profile List Status Enabled , Disabled or DeletedForm Title Use this form to Column Name Definition Adding or Editing a Security Profile Security Profiles Source IP Field Name Function Security Profiles LAN ITF Selected LAN ITF Conditions list box right Security Profile Date/Time Configuring Authorization Authorized Action Function Go to Security Profiles Authorization Data Type Definition Deleting a Security ProfileBacking Up User Data Backup and Restore Scenarios System Recovery Guidelines Responding to the Warning Message BladeManager Database Transaction Support Info / Reporting Changing the Default Configuration Info / Reporting Page Advanced Configuration Command Use this command to Shell CommandsWorking from a CLI Logging Menu Option Use this option to Connecting Directly to PortsCopying and Pasting Text within the Console Applet Window CLI Sample Command Line Interface Keys Command CLI Commands Setboot sets the network boot utility. For example Set Commands Setcons sets console connection. For example Date sets the date and date format. For example More Ethernet Subinterfaces Yes, No or Setsmtp sets the email server’s IP address. For example Changing the Escape Sequence Re-defining the Interrupt Key Changing the Session TimeoutChanging the Number of Lines in the SSH Applet Edit the file /opt/tomcat/apm/applet.conf Enabling Telnet Edit /etc/xinetd.conf as follows service telnet File to edit /etc/nsswitch.conf NIS ConfigurationWhere Parameter Definition Status Meaning User Authentication Active Directory Configuration Adding Firmware Disabling Http to Use Only HttpsFirmware Upgrading the Apbm Firmware Backing Up User Data Managing Log Files Backup and Restore CommandsWhere Log Files are Archived Where Backing Up Log Files to a Remote Server Restoring Your Configuration Changing the Database ConfigurationRestconf config.tgz.old Maxconnections in my.cnf Parameter Description Installing SSL CertificatesEnter OpenSSL command Submit the CSR to the CA Upon receipt, install the certificate Keytool -import -alias tomcat -file jcertfile.cer Advanced Configuration Alterpath BladeManager Manual Authentication Access Control ListBios ACL Break Signal BootBlade Server Checksum Console ClusterConsole Port DNS Server Ethernet Escape SequenceFlash Flow Control In-band Network Hot-SwapManagement IP Address KVM Parity Network Mask Pcmcia Proxy ARP Root AccessRouting Table Secure Shell SSH Subnet Mask Stop Bit Terminal Server Telnet Rack Height Unit UDP Appendix a Air Temperature BladeManager Hardware Specifications BladeManager Hardware Specifications