Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Installer/User Guide
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i TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Features and Benefits Access options Web manager IPv4 and IPv6 support Flexible users and groups Security Authentication VPN based on IPSec with NAT traversal Packet filtering SNMP Data logging, notifications, alarms and data buffering Power management Auto discovery FIPS module Configuration Example Installation Getting Started Supplied with the console server Additional items needed Rack Mounting Connecting the Hardware Console server connectors Connecting device consoles
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Introduction The Avocent® ACS 6000 advanced console server is a 1U appliance that serves as a single point for access and administration of connected devices, such as target device consoles, modems and power devices. Console servers support secure remote data center management and out-of-band management of IT assets from any location worldwide. NOTE: Unless noted, references to a console server refer to all models in the 60XX series.
2.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server • Target device connection. An authorized user can make a Telnet, SSH v1, SSH v2 or Raw connection to a target device. For Telnet or SSH to be used for target device connections, the Telnet or SSH service must be configured in the Security Profile that is in effect. • Console server console connection.
Introduction..... 3 Flexible users and groups An account can be defined for each user on the console server or on an authentication server. The admin and root users have accounts by default, and either can add and configure other user accounts. Access to ports can be optionally restricted based on authorizations an administrator can assign to custom user groups. For more information, see Users Accounts and User Groups on page 53.
4.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server SNMP If SNMP is enabled in the selected security profile, an administrator can configure the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) agent on the console server to answer requests sent by an SNMP management application. The console server SNMP agent supports SNMP v1/v2 and v3, MIB-II and Enterprise MIB. For more information, see SNMP Configuration on page 34. NOTE: The text files with the Enterprise MIB (ACS6000-MIB.asn) and the TRAP MIB (ACS6000-TRAPMIB.
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Installation Getting Started Before installing your ACS 6000 console server, refer to the following list to ensure you have all items that shipped with it , as well as other items necessary for proper installation.
8.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server 1. Install the brackets at the front or back edges of the console server with the screws provided with the mounting kit. 2. Mount the console server in a secure position. Bracket Connections for Front Mount Configuration Connecting the Hardware Console server connectors The following figure shows the connectors on the front of the ACS 6000 console server.
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10.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Connecting device consoles or modems to serial ports Use CAT 5 or greater cables and DB-9 or DB-25 console adaptors as needed to connect target device consoles or modems to the serial ports on the console server. The console server supports the Cisco® serial port pinout configuration, which is disabled by default. If a Cisco cable is connected to a port, an administrator must enable the Cisco pinout for the port.
Installation..... 11 3. To connect modems, use straight-through CAT 5 or greater cables, with an appropriate connector or adaptor (USB, DB-9 or DB-25) for the modem. NOTE: To comply with EMC requirements, use shielded cables for all port connections. WARNING: Do not turn on the power on the connected devices until after the console server is turned on. To daisy chain PDUs to a console server: This procedure assumes that you have one PDU connected to a serial port on a console server.
12.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server DC power DC power is connected to DC-powered console servers by way of three wires: Return (RTN), Ground (GND) and -48 VDC. WARNING: It is critical that the power source supports the DC power requirements of your console server. Make sure that your power source is the correct type and that your DC power cables are in good condition before proceeding. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or damage to the equipment.
Installation..... 13 10. Turn on the power switches of the connected devices. Configuring a Console Server A console server may be configured at the appliance level through the command line interface accessed through the CONSOLE or Ethernet port. All terminal commands are accessed through a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software. NOTE: To configure using DSView software, see the DSView Software Installer/User Guide. To configure using the console server’s web manager, see Chapter 3.
14.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server # telnet [hostname | IP_address] login: username:[portname | device_name] -or# telnet [hostname | IP_address] TCP_Port_Alias login: username -or# telnet IP_Port_Alias login: username To close a Telnet session: Enter the Telnet hotkey defined for the client. The default is Ctrl ] + q to quit, or enter the text session hotkey for the CLI prompt and then enter quit.
Installation..... 15 At the beginning of a line, enter the hotkey defined for the SSH client followed by a period. The default is ~ . Or, enter the text session hotkey for the CLI prompt and then enter quit.
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Accessing the Console Server via the Web Manager Once you’ve connected your ACS 6000 console server to a network, you can access the console server with its web manager. The web manager provides direct access to the console server via a graphical user interface instead of a command-based interface. NOTE: For instructions on accessing the console server via the CLI or DSView software see the Cyclades ACS 6000 Command Reference Guide or the DSView Software Installer/User Guide.
18.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Web Manager Screen Areas Number Description 1 Top option bar. The name of the appliance and of the logged in user appear on the left side. Refresh, Print, Logout and Help buttons appear on the right. 2 Tab bar. Displays whether the admin is in Expert or Wizard mode. 3 Side navigation bar. Menu options for configuration, viewing of system information and access to devices. The options change based on user rights. 4 Content area.
Accessing the Console Server via the Web Manager..... 19 2. Select the desired Security Profile. If using a Custom Security Profile, click the checkboxes and enter values as needed to configure the services, SSH and HTTP and HTTPS options to conform with your site security policy. 3. Under the Bootp Configuration Retrieval heading, uncheck the box(es) to disable Bootp configuration retrieval and/or live configuration retrieval. 4.
20.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server -orClick Add to add a user. Enter the new username and password in the appropriate fields. 3. (Optional) To force the user to change the default password, select the User must change password at next login checkbox. 4. Assign the user to one or more groups. 5. (Optional) Configure account expiration and password expiration. 6. Click Next. 7. Repeat steps 3-7 as needed to configure new user accounts and assign them to default groups.
Accessing the Console Server via the Web Manager..... 21 Button Purpose Disconnect To disconnect from the Java applet Select the left icon to reconnect to the server or device; or select the right icon to end the session and disconnect from the Java applet System Tools Click System Tools to display icons which can be clicked to reboot or shut down the console server, upgrade the console server’s firmware, save or restore its configuration or open a terminal session with the console server.
22.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server System Click System to display information about the console server and allow an administrator to configure the console server’s system parameters. The following tabs are listed under System in the side navigation bar. Security Security Profile A Security Profile determines which network services are enabled on the console server.
Accessing the Console Server via the Web Manager..... 23 4. Under the Serial Devices heading, select whether port access is controlled by user group authorization or configure port access settings to apply to all users. 5. Under Bootp Configuration retrieval, enable or disable the service. 6. Select the checkbox for Custom, Moderate, Open or Secure under the Security Profile heading. 7. Enable/disable SSH authentication via username/password. 8. Click Save.
24.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server integrity of the FIPS Object Module. Once the reboot is complete, the console server will accept SSH and HTTPS connections using only FIPS-approved ciphers. When FIPS is enabled the following restrictions apply: For SSH sessions: Protocol version 1 will be disabled. Triple-DES CBS and AES 128/192/256 are the only encryption ciphers that will be accepted. HMAC-SHA1 and HMAC-SHA1-96 are the only message integrity algorithms that will be accepted.
Accessing the Console Server via the Web Manager..... 25 2. Check the radio button next to Download Certificate from FTP Server to download the file from the FTP server. 3. Enter all information about the FTP server: FTP site (IP address), Username, Password, File Directory and File Name -orCheck the radio button next to Download Certificate from My Computer to download the file from your desktop. 4. Enter the filename's path or click Browser to browse to the file. 5. Click Generate/Download.
26.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server 2. Uncheck the box next to Enable Live Configuration. The saved configuration will be retrieved and applied on the next reboot. -orEnsure the box next to Enable Live Configuration is checked. The saved configuration will be retrieved and applied on the next IP renewal. NOTE: You must configure your DHCP server in order to transfer the configuration file to your console server.
Accessing the Console Server via the Web Manager..... 27 4. Enter the GMT Offset. 5. Select Enable daylight savings time if needed. 6. Select or enter the required values for daylight savings time settings and click Save. Help and Language Click System - Help And Language and use the drop-down menu to select the console server’s language. Enter the full URL of the online help, ending in /index.html, on the local web server in the Online Help URL field. Click Save.
28.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Boot Configuration Boot configuration defines the location from which the console server loads the operating system. The console server can boot from its internal firmware or from the network. By default, the console server boots from Flash memory. Clicking System- Boot Configuration will display the Boot Configuration screen.
Accessing the Console Server via the Web Manager..... 29 Usage Click System - Usage to view memory and Flash usage. Network Click Network to view and configure the network options for Hostname, DNS, IPv6, Bonding, IPv4 and IPv6 static routes, Hosts, Firewall, IPSec (VPN) and SNMP. Settings Click Network - Settings to make changes to the configured network settings: Hostname, DNS, Bonding, IPv4 Multiple Routing Table.
30.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server NOTE: The MAC Address for the device will be displayed after this option. IPv4 and IPv6 static routes To add static routes: 1. Select Network - IPv4 Static Routes or IPv6 Static Routes. Any existing static routes are listed with their Destination IP/Mask, Gateway, Interface and Metric values shown. 2. Click Add. 3. Select Default to configure the default route. -orSelect Host IP Or Network to enter custom settings for Destination IP/Mask.
Accessing the Console Server via the Web Manager..... 31 Firewall Administrators can configure the console server to act as a firewall. By default, three built-in chains accept all INPUT, FORWARD and OUTPUT packets. Select the Add, Delete or Change Policy buttons to add a user chain, delete user-added chains and to change the built-in chains policy. Default chains can have their policy changed (Change Policy) to accept or drop, but cannot be deleted.
32.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Firewall Configuration - TCP and UDP Options Fields Field/Menu Option Definition Source Port - or - Destination A single IP address or a range of IP addresses. Port TCP Flags [TCP only] SYN (synchronize), ACK (acknowledge), FIN (finish), RST (reset), URG (urgent) and PSH (push). The conditions in the pull-down menu for each flag are: Any, Set or Unset. If ICMP is selected from the Protocol menu, the ICMP Type pull-down menu is activated.
Accessing the Console Server via the Web Manager..... 33 1. Select Network - Firewall. 2. Select either IPv4 Filter Table or IPv6 Filter Table as needed. 3. From the chain list, click the name of the chain you want to add a rule to. 4. Click Add and configure the rule as needed, then click Save. To edit a rule: 1. Select Network - Firewall. 2. Select either IPv4 Filter Table or IPv6 Filter Table as needed. 3. From the chain list, click the name of the chain with the rule you want to edit. 4.
34.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server A Fully Qualified Domain Name should be indicated in the ID fields for both the Local (Left) host and the Remote (Right) host where the IPSec negotiation takes place. The following table describes the fields and options on the IPSec(VPN) - Add screen. The information must match exactly on both ends for local and remote.
Accessing the Console Server via the Web Manager..... 35 a. Enter the SysContact information (email address of the console server’s administrator, for example, acs6000_admin@avocent.com). b. Enter the SysLocation information (physical location of the console server, for example, Cyclades_ACS6000), then click Save to go back to the SNMP screen. 3. Click Add to add a new community or v3 user. 4. Enter the community name for SNMP v1/v2 or the user name for SNMP v3 in the Name field and enter the OID. 5.
36.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server 1. Select Ports - Serial Ports. 2. Click the checkbox for each port you want to enable or disable. 3. Click the Enabled or Disabled button. To configure or edit one or more serial ports with the CAS Profile: 1. Select Ports - Serial Ports. 2. Click the checkbox for each port you want to configure. 3. Click the Set CAS button. a.
Accessing the Console Server via the Web Manager..... 37 l. Use the drop-down menus to enable or disable log in/out multisession notification and informational message notification. 5. Click Next or click the Data Buffering link and use the drop-down menus to enable and configure data buffering. 6. Click Next or click the Alerts link. a. Click Enable Alerts to enable detection of alerts. b. Click Add to add an alert string. In the Alerts String field, enter the string.
38.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Parameter Description Flow Control Defines the flow control as none, hardware, software, RxON software or TxON software. Default: None. CAS Port Name Name associated with the serial port (as an alias). Default: -p-. Enable Auto Discovery The target name will be discovered and will be associated with this serial port. If it fails, the Port Name will be used. Default: Disabled.
Accessing the Console Server via the Web Manager..... 39 Parameter Description Transmission The interval the port waits to send data to a remote client in milliseconds. Default: 20. Interval Break Sequence An administrator can configure the control key as the break sequence, entering ^ before the letter. Not available for Raw. Default: ~break. Break Interval Interval for the break signal in milliseconds. Not available for Raw. Default: 500.
40.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Parameter Description Local IPv4/IPv6 Address Configures the local IPv4/IPv6 address for this PPP connection. Remote IPv4/IPv6 Address Configures the remote IPv4/IPv6 address for this PPP connection. Uses the radio button to select: none, PAP, CHAP or EAP. None - no authentication. • PAP - use PAP protocol and the authentication type configured in the PPP authentication type (it is configured in the Authentication / Unit Authentication page).
Accessing the Console Server via the Web Manager..... 41 Parameter Description Speed Defines the speed as 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 or 115200. Default: 9600. Parity Defines the parity as either Even, Odd or None. Default: None. Data Bits Defines the data bits as either 5, 6, 7 or 8. Default: 8. Stop Bits Defines the stop bits as either 1 or 2. Default: 1. Flow Control Defines the flow control as none, hardware, software, RxON software or TxON sofware. Default: None.
42.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Auxiliary ports On the Auxiliary Ports screen, you can enable the auxiliary port and configure it based on the type of connected device. To configure or edit auxiliary port with connected PDU: 1. Select Ports - Auxiliary Ports. 2. Click the Set Power button and use the drop-down menus to configure the physical settings. 3. Click Next or click the Power link. a. Use the drop-down menu to select the PDU type. b. Check the box to enable speed auto detection. c.
Accessing the Console Server via the Web Manager..... 43 target name will be reset to the configured target name or to the corresponding unique default target name. NOTE: The configured target name will be used only after the auto discovery process fails.
44.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server b. To add a string, click Add, enter a new string in the New Probe String or New Match String field and click Save. c. To delete a string, select the checkbox for the string and click Delete. 4. Click Save. To configure the input/output strings used by auto answer: 1. Select Ports - CAS Profile - Auto Answer. 2. To add an auto answer input and output string, click Add. Enter a new string in the Input String or Output String fields and click Save.
Accessing the Console Server via the Web Manager..... 45 - or In the right side of the Pool Members field, select the ports to be removed from the pool and click Remove. 5. Click Save. NOTE: A serial port can only belong to one pool at a time, but a user can create an empty pool and add ports to it later. Pool of CAS Ports Parameters Parameter Description Pool Name The name of the pool. The pool name is mandatory and should follow hostname guidelines, not exceed 64 characters and start with a letter.
46.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server b. To allow any connection, select Enable. 5. When the PAP authentication protocol is configured for the port, select the authentication type from the PPP/PAP Authentication menu. 6. Click Save. To configure callback users and phone numbers for ports with the Dial-in Profile: 1. Select Ports - Dial-In Profile - Secure Dial-In - Callback Users. 2. Click Add. 3.
Accessing the Console Server via the Web Manager..... 47 7. Copy the certificates and keys to the /etc/ppp/cert file. They must be named server.crt (the ACS 6000 console server certificate), ca.crt (the Certificate Authority’s certificate) and server.key (the ACS 6000 console server asymmetric key). Dial-out Profile To configure the Dial-out Profile for a serial port with a connected modem: 1. Select Ports – Serial Ports. 2. Click the checkbox for a serial port with a connected modem. 3.
48.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server 3. Click Set Socket Client and use the drop-down menus to configure the physical settings. 4. Configure the Socket Client Settings (remote server address, TCP port and event trigger) and click Save. Socket Client Parameters Parameter Description Enable Cisco RJ-45 Pin-Out Defines the serial port pinout. Status Defines the status of the serial port as either enabled or disabled. Default: Disabled.
Accessing the Console Server via the Web Manager..... 49 If supported by the console server, insert a PC card into a PCMCIA slot. 4. The Pluggable Devices table displays all detected pluggable devices. NOTE: To disable pluggable device detection, click Disable Pluggable Device Detection. To eject or delete a pluggable device: 1. From the side navigation bar, select Pluggable Devices. 2. Select the checkbox next to the pluggable device you want to eject, rename or delete. 3.
50.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Local authentication can be tried first, followed by remote, if the local authentication fails (Local/Remote_Method). -orRemote authentication may be tried first, followed by local (Remote_Method/Local). -orLocal authentication may be tried only if a remote authentication server is down (Remote_Method_ Down_Local). An administrator can configure authentication using the CLI utility and the web manager.
Accessing the Console Server via the Web Manager..... 51 4. Select Enable single sign-on to enable single sign-on authentication, and select the desired authentication server from the Authentication Type drop-down menu. 5. Click Save. Authentication servers When using an authentication server, you must configure its IP address and in most cases other parameters before it can be used. The following authentication servers require configuration: RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP(S)|AD, Kerberos, NIS and DSView servers.
52.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server 8. If you select the Enable User-Level attribute to specify the authorization group checkbox, enter the authorization group name for up to 15 User-Levels. 9. Click Save. To configure an LDAP(S)|AD authentication server: 1. Select Authentication - Authentication Servers - LDAP(S)|AD. 2. Enter the IP address of the server. 3. Enter the Base. 4. At the Secure drop-down menu, select Off, On or Start_TLS. 5. Enter the Database User Name. 6.
Accessing the Console Server via the Web Manager..... 53 Users Accounts and User Groups Access to ports can be optionally restricted, based on authorizations that an administrator can assign to custom user groups. Groups can also be authorized to manage power while connected to devices. The console server has two default users (admin and root) and four pre-defined user groups: admin, appliance-admin, shell-login-profile and user.
54.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server • Min Days: Enter the minimum number of days allowed between password changes. Password changes attempted sooner will be rejected. If not specified, -1 is the default which disables the restriction. • Max Days: Enter the maximum number of days a password is valid. After this period, a password change will be forced. If not specified, -1 is the default which disables the restriction.
Accessing the Console Server via the Web Manager..... 55 admin group Members of the admin group have full administrative privileges that cannot be changed, the same access and configuration authorizations as the default admin user. Administrators can configure ports, add users and manage power devices connected to the console server. NOTE: The only configuration allowed for the admin group is adding or deleting members. To view admin Appliance Access Rights: 1. Click Users - Authorization - Groups.
56.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server NOTE: The Appliance Access Rights screen for the admin and appliance-admin user groups is read-only and cannot be changed. Unchecking any box and clicking Save will result in an error message. The console server will maintain all rights selected. appliance-admin group Members of the appliance-admin group have access restricted to tasks for managing only the appliance.
Accessing the Console Server via the Web Manager..... 57 2. Click the user group name. 3. Click Add. The Members Assignment screen is displayed showing a list of available users in the left box and an empty box on the right. 4. Move users from the Available Users box on the left to the box on the right by double-clicking on the username, or by selecting the name and clicking the Add button.
58.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server ts_menu Options Command Description -p Displays TCP port -i Displays local IPv4 assigned to the serial port -i6 Displays local IPv6 assigned to the serial port -u Username to be used in the target session -e <[^]char> Escape character used to close the target session.
Accessing the Console Server via the Web Manager..... 59 5. Move PDU devices from the Available PDU box on the left to the box on the right by doubleclicking on the PDU name, or by selecting the PDU and clicking the Add button. You can remove any PDUs from the box on the right by double-clicking on the PDU name or by selecting the PDU and clicking the Remove button. 6. You can specify a custom PDU ID in the field at bottom and assign it a custom PDU ID.
60.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server 1. On the server, add raccess service to the user configuration. 2. Define which group(s) the user belongs to in the raccess service following this syntax: group_name = [,]; For example: In the console server, configure a new authorization group TACACS_1 , and configure the access rights for this group.
Accessing the Console Server via the Web Manager..... 61 FramedFilterID = group_name=admin; During the authentication phase, the console server will receive the attribute FramedFilterID from the RADIUS server. The user regina belongs to authorization group RADIUS_1 and RADIUS_2. and the user special belongs to authorization group admin. To configure group an LDAP authentication server: On the LDAP server, edit the info attribute for the user and add the following syntax.
62.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Event Destinations The console server will generate notifications for a variety of events. You can configure the console server to direct or store event notifications to various destinations for immediate use or for analysis later. To configure Event Destinations: 1. Click on Event and Logs - Event Destinations. 2. Under the Syslog heading, use the drop-down menu to select the Facility.
Accessing the Console Server via the Web Manager..... 63 1. Click Events and Logs – Trap Forward. 2. Click Add. 3. Enter the IP address of the remote server and the UDP port. 4. Enter the OID to filter traps to send to this server (optional). To edit SNMP trap server configuration: 1. Click Events and Logs – Trap Forward. 2. Click the index of the server to be edited. 3. Update the UDP port and/or the OID and click Save. Data Buffering To configure Data Buffering: 1.
64.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server 4. Click Save. Sensors The console server has sensors that monitor the internal temperature. You can specify an operating range for the console server that fits its environment. CAUTION: Do not use values that exceed the maximum and minimum temperatures. Technical Specifications on page 71. To configure the temperature sensors: 1. Click Events and Logs - Sensors. 2.
Accessing the Console Server via the Web Manager..... 65 • Cyclades PM Intelligent Power Distribution Units (IPDUs) - With Cyclades PM IPDUs, up to 128 outlets can be daisy-chained and managed from a single serial port. • Avocent SPC power control devices. • Server Technology Sentry™ family of Switched Cabinet Power Distribution Units (CDUs), Smart Cabinet Power Distribution Units (Smart CDUs) and switched CDU Expansion Module (CW/CX) power devices.
66.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server NOTE: You can upgrade the firmware for multiple PDUs at the same time for Avocent PM PDUs only. To view a PDU’s information and manage outlets: 1. Select Power Management - PDUs. 2. Click the name of the PDU you want to view or manage. 3. The Outlet Table with power controls window appears and the side navigation bar displays a list of options. 4. To manage outlets of PDU: a. Check the box(es) of the outlet number(s) you want to manage. b.
Accessing the Console Server via the Web Manager..... 67 Login An administrator can change the login password for a supported PDU type. This password is used by the console server to communicate with the PDU. (Only one password is supported for all PDUs of the same type.) To change a PDU password: 1. Select Power Management - Login. 2. To change the password for an Avocent or Cyclades PDU, an Avocent SPC power control device or a Server Tech PDU, enter the password in the appropriately labeled section. 3.
68.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Network PDUs Power devices connected to the network with SNMP (read/write) enabled can be used for remote power management. The console server enables authorized users to turn power on and turn power off in devices that are plugged into the network PDU. The following type of power devices are support via network connection: • Avocent Power Management Power Distribution Unit (PM PDU).
Accessing the Console Server via the Web Manager..... 69 NOTE: If you start another session with the console server while viewing this screen, it will not be visible until you click Refresh at the top of the web manager window. To kill an active session: 1. Click Active Sessions. The Active Sessions screen appears and lists all open sessions to the console server by the user’s workstation IP. 2. Select the checkbox next to the session you want to kill, then click the Kill button.
70.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Web Manager Overview for Regular Users The following figure shows features of the web manager for a regular user. Web Manager Regular User Screen Web Manager Regular Users Screen Functional Areas Number Description 1 Top option bar. The name of the appliance and the name of the logged in user appears on the left side and Refresh, Print, Logout and Help buttons appear on the right. 2 Side navigation bar.
Appendices Technical Specifications Technical Specifications for the ACS 6000 Console Server Hardware Category Value General Information CPU PPC440EPx @ 533 MHz (PowerPC with Security Acceleration Engine) Memory 256 MB DDR-2 / 128 MB NAND Flash (embedded ICs on motherboard) Interfaces 2 Ethernet 10/100/1000BT on RJ-45 1 RS232 Console on RJ-45 1 AUX RS232 on RJ-45 or internal MODEM V.92 on RJ-45 (RJ11 compatible) RS232 Serial Ports on RJ-45 1 USB 2.
72.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Recovering a Console Server's Password To recover the console server's root password: 1. Connect directly to the console server’s CONSOLE port. 2. Turn the console server off, then on again. 3. Press the Spacebar to access the uboot prompt. 4. Type hw_boot single and press Enter. 5. The console server will boot into single-user mode. Type passwd and press Enter. 6. Enter the new password and confirm. 7. Type reboot and let the console server boot normally.
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74.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Accessing a Console Server with a DSView Software Installation via Dial-up When a DSView software user establishes a serial session, the following events occur: • The user selects a serial port to access. • A viewer is downloaded from the DSView server to the user's workstation. • The DSView software passes information to the viewer, such as an authorization key, the console server's IP address and serial port.
Appendices..... 75 1. In a Units view window containing appliances, select the ACS 6000 console server you want to configure. For dial-in with callback, you must first select DSView Server - Properties DSView Modem Sessions under the System tab and enter the the phone number assigned to the DSView server in the Analog Phone Number field. 2. Select DSView Settings - Dial-up, and click Enable Dial-up. 3. Select Modem Type - Analog. 4. Enter the phone number for the console server you want to use. 5.
76.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server 15. Log in to the console server’s CLI and access the Linux shell.
Appendices..... 77 Internal Modem Some models of the ACS 6000 console server come equipped with an internal modem. This modem is used to originate and answer phone calls and establish communication with other modems to transmit data. Controlling the modem’s functions is done by using the “AT” commands. These commands are used to instruct the modem to perform functions such as dialing or answering calls and are normally automatically issued by communication software.
78.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Command Description ATDA-D Dial the DTMF digits A, B, C and D. ATDP Select pulse dialing; effects current and subsequent dialing. ATDT Select tone dialing; effects current and subsequent dialing. ATD! Flash: go on-hook by time defined by S29. ATDW Wait for dial tone detection before dialing a number. If no dial tone is detected within the time specified by S7, the modem aborts the rest of the sequence, goes on-hook and generates an error message.
Appendices..... 79 Command Description detected, NO CARRIER will be reported instead of NO DIALTONE. ATX2 Disables monitoring of busy tones. Sends only OK, CONNECT, RING, NO CARRIER, ERROR, NO DIALTONE and CONNECT XXXX. If busy tone detection is enforced and busy tone is detected, NO CARRIER, will be reported instead of BUSY. If dial tone detection is enforced or selected and dial tone is not detected, NO CARRIER will be reported instead of NO DIALTONE. ATX3 Enables monitoring of busy tones.
80.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Command Description AT%Q Line signal quality. Reports line signal quality (DAA-dependent). Returns higher order byte of the EQM value. Based on EQM value, retrain or fallback/fall-forward may be iniated if enabled with AT%E1 or AT%E2 commands. AT+MS Select/force modulation. AT+MS modulation selection This extended-format compound parameter controls the manner of operation of the modulation capabilities in the modem.
..... 81 Set telephone extension option This command enables/disables “line-in-use” and “extension pickup” options. Set Telephone Extension Options -STE=n Value Extension Pickup Line-In-Use 0 (default) Disabled Disabled 1 Disabled Enabled 2 Enabled Disabled 3 Enabled Enabled If the line is in use and the modem receives an ATDT command to dial out, the modem will not go off hook and will display the “LINE-IN-USE” result code.
82.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Basic modem result codes There are basic codes the modem will issue in response to processing an AT command. Result codes may be displayed either in word (V1) or numeric (V0) format by using the Vn command. The Qn command controls if result codes are issued (Q0) or not issued (Q1). The Xn, Wn commands and register S95 determines which result code format the modem will display to indicate the type of connection established. There are more than 300 codes.
..... 83 Sleep mode operation The modem can be set to enter the low power sleep mode by setting ATS24=n. In this case, “n” is time, in seconds, that the modem will operate in normal mode with no detected telephone line or DTE line activity before entering low power sleep mode. The timer is reset upon any DTE or telephone line activity. If S24 is set to zero, the modem will never enter the low power sleep mode. Disconnecting a call There are several ways to disconnect a call. Below are the choices.
84.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server To view which countries are available in the modems firmware, enter AT+GCI=?. The modem will display all of the possible two digit country codes available.
..... 85 Command Parameter Description +VCID+ 2 Enable caller ID with unformatted presentation to the DTE. +VRID= 0 Displays the formatted caller ID of the last received call. +VRID+ 1 Displays the unformatted caller ID of the last received call.
86.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Technical Support Our Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installation or operational issues you encounter with your Avocent product. If an issue should develop, follow the steps below for the fastest possible service. To resolve an issue: 1. Check the pertinent section of this manual to see if the issue can be resolved by following the procedures outlined. 2. Visit www.avocent.
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