User guide

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Contents
How to - Dominion SX Essentials xiv
Case 1. Upgrading SX Firmware via Web Browser .....................................................................xiv
Case 2. Configuring and Using Direct Port Access via SSH .......................................................xiv
Case 3. Using Exclusive Write Access via RSC .......................................................................... xv
Case 4. Configuring LDAP ........................................................................................................... xv
Case 5. Creating Power Association Group ................................................................................xvi
Case 6. Performing Factory Reset on SX .................................................................................. xvii
Case 7. Managing User Profiles on SX ...................................................................................... xvii
Case 8. Accessing Port Access on SX via RSC ......................................................................... xvii
Case 9. Port Configuration ........................................................................................................ xviii
Case 10. CLI / SSH Connection to SX Port ............................................................................... xviii
Chapter 1 Preface 1
Audience ........................................................................................................................................ 1
Conventions ................................................................................................................................... 1
Acronyms ....................................................................................................................................... 1
Notices ........................................................................................................................................... 2
Chapter 2 Introduction 3
Dominion SX Overview .................................................................................................................. 3
Product Features ........................................................................................................................... 4
Comprehensive Console Management ............................................................................... 4
Strong Security and User-Authentication ............................................................................ 5
Reliable Connectivity ........................................................................................................... 5
Simplified User Experience ................................................................................................. 5
Package Contents .......................................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 3 Installation 7
Pre-Installation ............................................................................................................................... 8
Client Configuration ............................................................................................................. 8
Hardware Installation ..................................................................................................................... 8
Physical Installation of Dominion SX for Initial Configuration .............................................. 8
LED State ............................................................................................................................ 9
Initial Configuration Using the Graphical User Interface (GUI) ........................................... 9
Initial Configuration Using the Command Line Interface ................................................... 12