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Console Port Server (AP9301, AP9302,

AP9303)—Installation and Configuration

Product Description

The American Power Conversion (APC

) Console Port Server (CPS) product line allows both local

and dial-in access for in-band and out-of-band network management. There are three CPS models,

which can be used as Console Access Servers (CAS) or Terminal Servers (TS):

• AP9301: An 8-port unit

• AP9302: A 16-port unit

• AP9303: A 32-port unit with a dual power supply and two PCMCIA slots

Default values are generally for CAS, but you can reconfigure these values to apply to TS.

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Inspect the package and contents for shipping damage, and make sure that all parts were sent. Report

any damage immediately to the shipping agent, and report missing contents, damage, or other

problems immediately to APC or your APC reseller.

AP9301

AP9302

AP9303

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The shipping materials are recyclable. Please save them for later use, or dispose of them

appropriately.

Summary of content (12 pages)

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Console Port Server (AP9301, AP9302, AP9303)—Installation and Configuration Product Description The American Power Conversion (APC®) Console Port Server (CPS) product line allows both local and dial-in access for in-band and out-of-band network management.
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Console Port Server (AP9301, AP9302, AP9303)—Installation and Configuration: Installation Inventory Your product package should include the following: • The model of CPS that you ordered • Two brackets for mounting the CPS in an APC NetShelter® or other standard 19-inch rack or enclosure • Eight Phillips-head screws for attaching the brackets to the CPS and at the mounting location within the rack or enclosure • For AP9301 or AP9302, one power cable, or for AP9303, two power cables • DB9/RJ45 console cable
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Configuration Configure the initial settings If you have a DHCP server on your LAN. Use the Web interface to configure the initial settings for the CPS. (The CPS comes with a DHCP client enabled by default.) 1. After the DHCP server assigns an IP address to the CPS automatically, type that IP address into the address field of your Web browser. Note If the DHCP server fails to answer the automatic IP address request, the CPS will use the static IP address 192.168.160.10.
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Console Port Server (AP9301, AP9302, AP9303)—Installation and Configuration: Configuration 5. Type wiz, press ENTER, and follow the on-screen instructions. You must configure the following settings: – DHCP enabled/disabled: Disable DHCP – System IP: The IP address you want to assign to the CPS – Gateway IP: The IP address of the default gateway – Network Mask: The subnet mask 6. On the confirmation screen, confirm your parameter settings. – If they are correct, type y and proceed to the next step.
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Select a Security Profile To select a security profile 1. From the main menu, select Security, then Security Profile. Alternately, click the Wizard button and select Step 1: Security Profile. 2. Select a pre-defined security profile, or define a custom profile for specific services. – Secured: Disables all protocols except Secure SHell (SSH) v2, HyperText Transfer Protocol with Secure SHell (HTTPS), and SSH to Serial Ports.
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How to Interpret the LEDs The rear panel of the CPS model AP9303 has the following LEDs, connectors, and serial ports. (The AP9301 and AP9302 models do not have a P2 LED and have fewer serial ports.)      Ethernet connector The Ethernet connector (labeled 10/100Base-T) has a column of three LEDs . LED Function COL Alerts you that a collision occurs on the LAN every time the unit tries to transmit an Ethernet packet. LK/DT LK (Link State): The LED is illuminated steadily if the LAN is active.
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Console Port Server (AP9301, AP9302, AP9303)—Installation and Configuration: How to Interpret the LEDs CP LED Normally the CP LED (CPU status LED) blinks consistently (one second on, one second off). Any other blinking pattern indicates an error during start-up.
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Cables and Adapters The following cables and adapters are available for purchase from APC to use with your CPS. Choose those that are appropriate for the equipment you are managing with the CPS.
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Two-Year Factory Warranty This warranty applies only to the products you purchase for your use in accordance with this manual. Terms of warranty APC warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. APC will repair or replace defective products covered by this warranty. This warranty does not apply to equipment that has been damaged by accident, negligence or misapplication or has been altered or modified in any way.
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NO SALESMAN, EMPLOYEE OR AGENT OF APC IS AUTHORIZED TO ADD TO OR VARY THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY. WARRANTY TERMS MAY BE MODIFIED, IF AT ALL, ONLY IN WRITING SIGNED BY AN APC OFFICER AND LEGAL DEPARTMENT. Warranty claims Customers with warranty claims issues may access the APC customer support network through the Support page of the APC Web site, www.apc.com/support. Select your country from the country selection pull-down menu at the top of the Web page.
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