SECURITY WARNING
The ACS 6000 advanced console
server provides extensive access
to the devices attached to this
equipment. As a result, care must be
taken to avoid compromising your
security policies.
From the factory, this equipment is
shipped with the following settings:
• DHCP, Telnet, SSH v1 & SSHv2,
HTTP & HTTPS – ENABLED
• All Serial, USB and AUX ports –
DISABLED
• Ethernet and Console Port –
ENABLED
• PCMCIA Drivers – DISABLED
• Two Default Users with passwords:
– root – linux
– admin – avocent
• Shell Access for root and admin
– ENABLED
Avocent strongly recommends that
you change the default password
and carefully select a Security Profile
immediately after initial setup.
Please consult the Installation/
Administration/User Guide for more
information on Security Prole
selections.
For manual downloads, visit:
www.avocent.com/manuals
The following instructions will help you
install your console server.
Should you require further assistance,
please contact Avocent Technical Support.
1
Rack mounting the console server
For detailed rack mounting instructions,
see the ACS 6000 Installation/
Administration/User Guide.
2
Connecting to your network
Connect an Avocent-recommended
CAT 5e or CAT 6 cable from the
10/100/1000BaseT port to your network.
You may connect to either or both
network ports for redundancy.
3
Connecting devices
Using CAT 5e or CAT 6 cables and DB9
or DB25 console adaptors, connect the
appropriate serial and power devices to
the serial ports on the console server.
4
Connecting USB, PMCIA and
CardBus devices
Connect a supported USB, PCMCIA
or CardBus device to the appropriate
ports located on the front of the console
server.
QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server
To Contact Avocent Technical Support: Visit www.avocent.com 590-769-629C
Avocent and the Avocent logo are registered trademarks of Avocent Corporation or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. ©2009 Avocent Corporation.
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Optional DC, Dual AC
or Dual DC power
ACS 6016 console server shown
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AUX or modem port
RJ-45 console
adaptor
Console user
PDU
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