Avocent Cyclades ACS 6000 - Connect to the Network; Make a Direct Connection to Configure Network Parameters

18 Cyclades ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide
1. Make sure that the power switch on the console server is turned off.
2. Make sure that DC power cables are not connected to a power source.
3. Remove the protective cover from the DC power block by sliding it to the left or right.
4. Loosen all three DC power connection terminal screws.
5. Connect your return lead to the RTN terminal and tighten the screw.
6. Connect your ground lead to the GND terminal and tighten the screw.
7. Connect your -48VDC lead to the -48VDC terminal and tighten the screw.
8. Slide the protective cover back into place over the DC terminal block.
9. If your console server has dual-input DC terminals, repeat steps 3 - 8 for the second terminal.
10. Connect the DC power cables to the DC power source and turn on the DC power source.
11. Turn on the console server.
12. Turn on the power switches of the connected devices.
Connect to the Network
To make an Ethernet connection, connect an Ethernet cable to the port labeled 10/100/1000Base-T
and to an Ethernet hub or switch.
Make a Direct Connection to Configure Network Parameters
To connect a computer or terminal to the console port:
1. Connect a CAT 5 straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors to one of the supplied RJ-45
adaptors.
2. Connect the RJ-45 end of the cable to the Console port on the console server.
3. Connect the adaptor end of the cable either to a terminal or a computer that has a terminal
emulation program.
To configure network parameters:
1. Connect to the Console port using a terminal or computer with a terminal emulation program.
2. Make sure the terminal settings are: 9600, 8, N and 1, flow control None.
3. Log in to the console server as
admin, with the default password avocent. The CLI prompt
appears.
--|- Units cli->
4. At the command prompt, enter show /Units/Monitoring/Network to view the current IP
configuration.
--|- Units cli-> show /Units/Monitoring/Network
NOTE: DHCP is the default IP configuration. A fixed IP address must be available for users to access the Web
Manager. To configure a static IP address, perform the following procedure.