Specifications

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This section covers how to view, configure, and edit nodes and their
associated interfaces, and how to create node groups. Connecting to
nodes is covered briefly. See Raritan's CommandCenter Secure
Gateway User Guide for details on connecting to nodes.
In This Chapter
Nodes and Interfaces Overview ............................................................ 100
Viewing Nodes ....................................................................................... 101
Service Accounts ................................................................................... 105
Adding, Editing, and Deleting Nodes ..................................................... 108
Adding Location and Contacts to a Node Profile................................... 110
Adding Notes to a Node Profile ............................................................. 110
Configuring the Virtual Infrastructure in CC-SG .................................... 111
Synchronizing the Virtual Infrastructure with CC-SG ............................ 120
Reboot or Force Reboot a Virtual Host Node........................................ 122
Accessing the Virtual Topology View .................................................... 122
Connecting to a Node ............................................................................ 123
Pinging a Node ...................................................................................... 123
Adding, Editing, and Deleting Interfaces ............................................... 124
Bookmarking an Interface...................................................................... 135
Configuring Direct Port Access to a Node ............................................. 136
Bulk Copying for Node Associations, Location and Contacts ............... 136
Using Chat ............................................................................................. 137
Adding Nodes with CSV File Import ...................................................... 138
Editing IP Addresses with CSV File Import ........................................... 149
Adding, Editing, and Deleting Node Groups .......................................... 150
Nodes and Interfaces Overview
About Nodes
Each node represents a target that is accessible through CC-SG, via
either In-Band (direct IP) or Out-of Band (connected to a Raritan device)
methods. For example, a node can be a server in a rack connected to a
Raritan KVM over IP device, a server with an HP iLO card, a PC on the
network running VNC, or a piece of networking infrastructure with a
remote serial management connection.
You can manually add nodes to CC-SG after you have added the
devices to which they are connected. Nodes can also be created
automatically by selecting the Configure all ports checkbox on the Add
Device screen when you are adding a device. This option allows CC-SG
to automatically add all device ports, and add a node and an out-of-band
KVM or serial interface for each port. You can edit these nodes, ports,
and interfaces at any time.
Chapter 8
Nodes, Node Groups, and Interfaces