AlterPath ACS Installation, Administration, and User’s Guide 41
Basic Installation Procedures
Note: To ensure safety refer to Appendix B "Safety, Regulatory, and Compliance
Information".
Making an Ethernet Connection
Connect a CAT-5 patch cable from the ACS port labeled 10/100Base-T to an
Ethernet hub or switch.
Connecting Servers and Other Devices to ACS
The following sections describes the recommended preparation for
connecting servers or devices to ACS.
• Make sure the configuration on servers or devices to be connected are
completed.
• Work with the administrator of the servers or devices to ensure all the
following prerequisites are met:
• All devices are installed and fully configured.
• User accounts exist for the users who need access to the server or
device.
• If a device is to use remote authentication, make sure that the
authentication servers are installed and fully configured
• You have obtained from the server’s administrator the information (IP
address and other method-specific information), which you need to
configure the authentication server on the ACS.
T To Connect Devices to Serial Ports
Using patch cables with RJ-45 connectors and DB-9 console adapters
assemble crossover cables to connect the ACS serial ports to the device’s
console port.
Note: For AlterPath ACS16 and AlterPath ACS32 models with single or dual DC
power supplies, make sure you use shielded cables when connecting devices
to the serial ports. Shielded cables are required to comply with NEBS Level 3
certification on these models.
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