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Avocent Cyclades ACS User Manual

Avocent Cyclades ACS
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Table of Contents

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Avocent Cyclades ACS Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeSerial Console Server
Connectivity TechnologyWired
Rack Size1U
Network InterfaceEthernet 10/100Base-T
Power SupplyInternal AC power supply
Management ProtocolsSSH, Telnet, SNMP
FeaturesRemote management
Encryption AlgorithmAES, 3DES
Authentication MethodRADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, Local
ModelCyclades ACS 48

Summary

CHAPTER 1 Introduction

Overview

Provides a general introduction to the ACS advanced console server family.

Accessing the ACS Console Server and Connected Devices

Details methods for connecting to the console server and managed devices.

Security

Explains security profiles to control access to the console server and serial ports.

CHAPTER 2 Installation

Basic Installation Procedures

Covers physical mounting, Ethernet, and direct console connection setup.

Performing basic network configuration using the wiz command

Guides through initial network parameter configuration via the wiz command.

CHAPTER 3 Web Manager for Regular Users

Using the Web Manager

Explains how regular users interact with the Web Manager interface.

Connect

Allows connection to the console server shell or serial ports.

IPDU Power Management

Details managing power outlets on power management appliance products.

CHAPTER 4 Web Manager for Administrators

Common Tasks for ACS Console Server Administrators

Lists key administrative tasks and their documentation references.

Logging Into the Web Manager

Describes the process for administrators to log into the console server Web Manager.

Overview of Administrative Modes

Explains the two administrative modes: Wizard and Expert.

CHAPTER 5 Configuring the ACS Console Server in Wizard Mode

Step 1: Security Profile

Guides through selecting or configuring a security profile for console server access.

Step 2: Network Settings

Details configuring essential network parameters like IP address and DNS.

Step 4: Access

Manages user accounts, passwords, and access privileges for the console server.

CHAPTER 6 Applications

Configuring the Console Server in Expert Mode

Explains how to switch to and use Expert mode for advanced configuration.

IPDU Power Management

Covers managing power outlets on connected IPDUs via the Web Manager.

IPMI Power Management

Details managing power for devices with IPMI controllers.

CHAPTER 7 Network Menu and Forms

Host Settings

Configures network parameters like Host Name, IP addresses, and DNS services.

Firewall Configuration

Describes setting up firewall rules to filter IP packets for network security.

Static Routes

Allows manual addition of routes to define data packet routing.

CHAPTER 8 Security Menu and Forms

Users and Groups

Manages user accounts, access permissions, and group configurations.

Authentication

Details various authentication methods and fallback mechanisms.

Security Profiles

Details pre-defined and custom security profiles for system access control.

CHAPTER 9 Ports Menu and Forms

Physical Ports

Covers enabling/disabling ports and configuring serial port parameters.

Data Buffering

Configures buffering of console data locally or to a remote syslog server.

Power Management

Details configuring power management for IPDUs and IPMI devices.

CHAPTER 10 Administration Menu and Forms

Notifications

Sets up alarm notifications for system issues via email, pager, or SNMP.

Time/Date

Allows manual setting or NTP synchronization of the console server's time.

Upgrade Firmware

Guides through the process of upgrading the console server's firmware.

Appendix B: Safety, Regulatory and Compliance Information

Safety precautions for operating the console server

Provides critical safety guidelines to protect users and the console server.

Safety and environmental guidelines for rack-mounting the console server

Outlines considerations for safely installing the server in a rack environment.

NEBS certification

Details NEBS Level 3 certification and compliance requirements.

Appendix C: Technical Support

To resolve an issue

Provides steps for troubleshooting and obtaining technical support.

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