User guide

Chapter 1: Installation 3
Types of Users
The Cyclades CS console server supports the following user account types:
• The root user who can manage the console server and its connected devices. The root user
performs the initial network configuration. Access privileges are full read/write and
management.
NOTE: It is recommended to change the default password avocent to another password before setting up the
console server for secure access to the connected servers or devices.
• Users who can be part of an “Admin” group with administrative privileges. This may be a
regular user who can perform the same tasks as an administrator.
• Regular users who can access the connected devices through the serial ports they are
authorized for. Regular users have limited access to the Web Manager features.
Important Pre-installation Requirements
Before installing and configuring the console server, ensure that you have the following:
• Root Access on your local UNIX machine to use the serial ports
• An appropriate terminal application for your operating system
• IP address, DNS, Network Mask and Gateway addresses of your server or terminal, the
console server and the machine to which the console server is connected
• A web browser that supports the console server Web Manager, such as Netscape, Internet
Explorer, Firefox or Mozilla
• Java 2 Runtime Environment (JRE) version 1.4.2 or later. If a more recent version is available,
go to http://java.com to locate and download the latest version of J2RE
Basic Installation Procedures
Mounting the console server
You can mount the Cyclades® CS console server on a wall, rack or cabinet or place it on a desktop
or other flat surface. Two brackets are supplied with six hex screws for attaching the brackets to the
console server for mounting.
Figure 1.1: Placement of Mounting Brackets (Forward Mounting Configuration Shown)
Brackets