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Table of Contents
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Audience
Before You Begin
Document Organization
Typographical Conventions
Naming Conventions
Command Line Syntax
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Connectivity and Capacity
Key Features
Single Point Security Gateway
Centralized Authentication
Consolidated Views and Blade Access
Simple and Easy Web User Interface
One-Click Access to Blades and Switches
Centralized Data Logging System
Log File Compression and Rotation
Prioritized Triggers & Alarms
Other Alarm Features
Blade Wizard
Chassis, Blades, and User Group Management
Backup, Restore, and Replicate User Data
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Product Installation Checklist
Chapter 2
BladeManager Installation
Rack Mounting Guidelines
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Major Components of the BladeManager
Installation Safety Guidelines
System Reliability Guidelines
Static-Sensitive Devices
Installation Procedures
Installing DIMMs
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Installing a Hard Disk Drive
Installing a Simple-Swap Serial ATA Hard Disk Drive
Installing a SCSI Hard Drive
Installing an Adapter
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Completing the Installation
Connecting the Cables
Updating the Server Configuration
BladeManager Controls, LEDs, and Power
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BladeManager Power Features
Switching On the Server
Switching Off the BladeManager
Pre-Configuration Requirements
Configuring the COM Port Connection and Logging In
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User Interface Overview
Chapter 3
BladeManager Web Access
Using the Web Interface as a Regular User
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General Screen Features
Sorting a List Form by Column/Field Name
Search and Filter Functions
Alarms
Alarm Logs
Responding to an alarm
Alarm List Form
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Viewing the Alarm Detail Form
The form brings up the Alarm Detail form.
>> Viewing Alarm or Console Logs
>> Assigning a Ticket to a User
The system opens the Alarm Detail form.
Blades
>> Viewing the Blade List
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>> Connecting to a Blade Console
Multiple Users and Read/Write Access
Viewing a Blade or Switch
Consoles Detail Form
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Consoles Groups Form
Logs
>> Viewing the Logs
Access Logs
Event Logs
Data Buffer
Users Profile
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The system displays the User Group form:
>> Viewing the Security Form
The system displays the Security tabbed form:
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Chapter 4
BladeManager Web Administration
Operational Modes
Configuration Process Flow
AlterPath BladeManager Manual 4-3
Configuration Process Flow
The entire configuration process through the web interface is as follows:
First Time Configuration Wizard
>> Running the First Time Configuration Wizard
>> Resetting Configuration to Factory Settings
First Time Configuration Wizard: An Example
First Time Configuration Wizard
AlterPath BladeManager Manual 4-7
Setting the Authentication Method
Hostname Configuration Must Follow RFC Standard
>> Connecting to the Web Interface
Disabling HTTP to Use Only HTTPS
BladeManager Web Interface: Admin Mode
Forms Summary
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>> Logging Into the BladeManager Web Interface
Parts of the Web Interface
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Sorting, Filtering, and Saving a List Form
Using the Form Input Fields
Verifying Error Messages
Chassis Management
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Chassis > Devices List Form
Adding or Editing a Chassis
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Using a DHCP Server and Selecting the Correct IP Mode
Function of the Status Field
>> Selecting the Group(s) to Access a Chassis
Proxies
Proxy Types
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>> Configuring the Proxy
>> Verifying your Proxy Setting
Disabling the Proxy
Configuring Ports to be Proxied
>> Configuring the Chassis Switch
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Two Methods of Blade Configuration
>> Running the Blade Wizard
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Configuring Blades Manually through the Menu
Consoles List Form
>> Connecting to a Device
>> Deleting a Device
>> Deleting a Device from a Group
Deleting a Device Group
Alarm Trigger
Alarm Trigger Management
>> Viewing the Alarm Trigger List
>> Creating an Alarm Trigger
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>> Deleting an Alarm Trigger
Using the Logical AND in the Alarm Trigger Expression
Blades / Switches
Consoles List Form
>> Viewing the Console List
>> Adding a Serial Console
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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
Deleting a Console Group
>> Connecting to a Console
Log Rotation
>> Initiating Log Rotation
>> Setting Log Rotation in Auto Mode
Users
User List form
>> Adding a User
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>> Selecting Consoles for a User
>> Selecting User Group(s) for a User
>> Deleting a User
>> Deleting a User from a Group
Deleting a User Group
Setting the Local Password
>> Setting Up Local Authentication
>> Setting a Users Security Profile
Groups
>> Creating a Group
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>> Deleting a Group
>> Assigning a Security Profile to a User Group
Security Profiles
Security Profile List
>> Adding or Editing a Security Profile
>> Security Profiles: Source IP
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>> Security Profiles: LAN ITF
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>> Security Profile: Date/Time
>> Configuring Authorization
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>> Deleting a Security Profile
Backing Up User Data
Backup and Restore Scenarios
System Recovery Guidelines
BladeManager Database Transaction Support
>> Responding to the Warning Message
Changing the Default Configuration
Info / Reporting
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Chapter 5
Advanced Configuration
Working from a CLI
>> Logging In
Shell Commands
Copying and Pasting Text within the Console Applet Window
Connecting Directly to Ports
Sample Command Line Interface
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CLI Commands
To exit from the CLI, press: <^> <shift>_ (i.e., <Ctrl> <Shift> <underscore>)
Key(s) Command Key(s) Command
Set Commands
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Changing the Escape Sequence
Re-defining the Interrupt Key
Changing the Number of Lines in the SSH Applet
Changing the Session Timeout
Enabling Telnet
NIS Configuration
User Authentication
Active Directory Configuration
Disabling HTTP to Use Only HTTPS
Firmware
Adding Firmware
Upgrading the APBM Firmware
Backing Up User Data
Backup and Restore Scenarios
Backup and Restore Commands
Managing Log Files
Where Log Files are Archived
Backing Up Log Files to a Remote Server
System Recovery Guidelines
Changing the Database Configuration
Restoring Your Configuration
Installing SSL Certificates
More About Importing Certificates
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Glossary
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Appendix A: BladeManager Hardware Specifications