Cyclades AlterPath BladeManager specification

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Cyclades AlterPath BladeManager user manual

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