Specifications

Chapter 2 Product Overview
Administrators and users may connect to the DTX Control server from DTX Control software clients and use the DTX
Control Explorer windows to communicate with the system.
DTX Control server
The DTX Control server contains the DTX Control software. The server provides a centralized database for storing
configuration, user, unit and system information. It also provides services for authentication, access control and logging
events.
You may configure one or more spoke (backup) servers in addition to the hub server. The hub server is responsible for
maintaining the master copy of the database in a DTX Control software system. Only one server in a DTX Control
software system may be configured as the hub server.
Spoke servers perform database replication with the hub server. The hub server acts as the coordinator for database
replication between itself and all of the other spoke servers in a DTX Control software system. A hub server and a spoke
server both offer the same DTX Control software functionality to a user. The distinction of hub or spoke refers only to the
database replication role that the server plays and not with the functionality that the server provides. Adding one or more
spoke servers to a DTX Control software system provides redundancy.
After the hub server and optional spoke server(s) are configured, you may create and configure the type of access levels
for users within your network environment. You may also set up event logs to record full details of user access and other
events.
DTX Control software client
A DTX Control software client is a computer with a web browser that can access the DTX Control software installed on
the DTX Control server.
2.4 Upgrading the DTX Control Software
When upgrading to a newer version of the DTX Control software, all DTX Control servers should be upgraded at the same
time. The DTX Control hub server should be upgraded first, followed by each spoke server.
Before upgrading, a replication should be performed, then a backup immediately before and after upgrading the
DTX Control software (see Backing up and Restoring Hub Servers Manually on page 20).
The firmware for the appliances may also need to be upgraded in order to support new functionality in the DTX 5000-
CTL Management Appliance. The DTX Control appliance should work with the existing firmware revisions, but in cases
where new functionality is not supported until the firmware is upgraded, the DTX 5000-CTL Management Appliance will
indicate this in the graphical user interface (GUI).
2.5 Safety precautions
To avoid potentially fatal shock hazard and possible damage to equipment, please observe the following precautions:
• Do not use a 2-wire power cord in any product configuration.
• Test AC outlets at the target computer and monitor for proper polarity and grounding.
• Use only with grounded outlets.
NOTE: The AC inlet is the main power disconnect.
CAUTION: Failure to observe the precautions in this section may result in personal injury or damage to equipment.
Observe the following general safety precautions when setting up and using BLACK BOX equipment.
• Follow all cautions and instructions marked on the equipment.
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