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Rackable Systems management card

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Configure for dial-in modem access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Add a PC modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Configure for Dial-In Terminal Server access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
Overview10
- Digi CM Model Support10
  - Feature Overview10
- Feature Summary10
- User Groups12
- Root and Admin Usernames and Passwords12
- Adding Port Administrators and Users12
- Access Lists12
- Ways to Configure the Digi CM12
- Ways of Accessing the Digi CM Ports: Overview14
- Web Interface Access Menu14
- Port Access Menu16
- Direct Port Access17
- Custom Menus17
- Port Escape Menu17
  - Description of Fields19
Snmp19
- Save and Apply Changes19
  - One Step: Save and Apply Changes19
  - Two-Step: Save to Flash and then Apply Changes20
- Locater Light20
Getting Started22
- Introduction22
- Assigning IP Settings from the Console Port22
- Configure for SSH23
- Add, Edit, and Remove Users25
  - Procedure25
  - About Shell Options26
Install and Configure PC Cards28
- Introduction28
- Compatible PC Cards28
- Add a Compact-Flash Card28
- Add a Network Card29
- Add a Wireless LAN Card30
- Add a Serial Modem31
System Status and Port Logging34
- Introduction34
- System Status & Log34
- Enable the Log Storage Location35
- Configure System Logging39
  - View System Logs40
- Configure Port Logging40
  - View Port Logs42
Configure Ports44
- Introduction44
- Enable and Disable the Ports44
- Realport Support44
- Resetting Ports45
  - Reset Individual Port Settings45
- Port Title45
- Configure Automatic Device Recognition46
- Apply All Ports Settings47
- Host Mode Configuration48
- Configure Host Mode51
- Supported Protocols52
- Serial Port Parameters52
- DTR Behavior53
  - Inter-Character Timeout53
- Specialty Use of Port -When Data Is Processed in Chunks53
- Remote Ports54
  - Configure Remote Ports54
  - Access a Remote Port54
Alerts and Notifications57
- Introduction57
- Configuring SMTP Alerts57
- SNMP Information58
- Traps58
- Configure SNMP59
- Manage the SNMP Protocol60
- Configure Port Event Handling60
- Configure Alerts for Automatic Device Recognition (ADR)62
User Administration63
- Administer Users64
Configure Security and Authentication68
- Introduction68
- Configure Network IP Filtering68
- Configure User Access Control72
- Security Profile76
  - System Security77
  - Password Security77
- Authentication78
- Configure Authentication Methods for Port Access79
- Configure Authentication for the Web Server80
Custom and Default Menus82
- Introduction83
- Make Custom Menus83
- Default Menu86
  - Port Access Menu86
Microsoft SAC Support89
- About the Digi CM Unit's Support for Microsoft Windows Server 200389
  - Setup Overview89
- Setup the Windows Server 2003 Port90
  - Command Syntax90
  - Command Example90
- Setup the Digi CM Unit for SAC Support90
- Access the Windows Server 2003 Console Port from the Digi CM Unit's GUI92
Configure Virtual KVM95
- Introduction95
  - An Example Configuration95
  - Virtual KVM Protocols95
- Use Virtual KVM with Remote Desktop Protocol96
  - Configure96
  - Connect to a System through Virtual KVM Using Remote Desktop Protocol98
- Use Virtual KVM with VNC Protocol99
  - Configure99
  - Connect to a System through Virtual KVM Using VNC101
- Use Virtual KVM with X Window System Protocol and Xmanager Software102
  - Configure103
  - Connect to a System through Virtual KVM Using Xmanager104
- Virtual KVM Assistant105
  - How the Virtual KVM Assistant Works106
  - User Client PC Platforms Supported106
- Install Programs for Virtual KVM106
Rackable Systems Management Card109
- Introduction110
- Setup the Digi CM Unit to Support the Rackable Systems Management Card110
Rackable Systems Management Card111
- Introduction115
- Configure for Dial-In Modem Access115
- Add a PC Modem118
- Configure for Dial-In Terminal Server Access118
Power Controller121
- Introduction121
- Install Power Controller122
- Configure Power Controller122
  - Configure the Serial Port Parameters to Match the Power Controller122
  - Add the Power Controller122
- Set Alarms and Thresholds123
- Outlet Configuration124
- User Access for Power Controller125
  - Configure to Allow Specific Users Access125
  - Configure to Restrict Specific Users126
- Power Controller Management127
- Cascade Multiple Digi RPM Units128
Port Clustering131
- Introduction132
- Configure Port Clustering132
System Administration137
- Introduction138
- Upgrade the Firmware138
  - Web Interface138
- Configuration Management138
  - Save the Configuration Automatically139
- Automatically Upgrade the Digi CM Unit's Firmware or Configuration Using TFTP140
- Reset Factory Defaults143
- Set the Date and Time144
- Configure a Host Name144
Command Line Interface147
- Introduction147
- Linux Commands147
- Important File Locations148
- Example Scripts150
- User Administration152
  - Locator LED Script152
Configuration Menu154
- Introduction to the Configuration Menu155
- Access the Configuration Menu155
- Configure SSH155
- Add, Edit, and Remove Users156
- Add and Configure a PC Card156
- Host Mode Configuration157
- Port Parameters158
- Port Access Menu158
- System Logging159
  - Configure the System Log Device159
  - Configure System Logging160
- Configure SNMP160
- Configure SMTP161
- Network IP Filtering161
- Port IP Filtering162
- Sniff Sessions163
  - View a Sniff Session164
  - Field Descriptions for Sniff Sessions164
- Authentication165
- Upload Server Certificate166
  - Openssl(Ssleay) Simple CA Usage - Install Openssl166
  - Make Root CA (Certificate Authority for Self-Signed)166
  - Make a Certificate Request167
  - Sign a Certificate Request168
  - Make Certificate for the Digi CM Unit169
- Dial-In Modem Access170
- Dial-In Terminal Server Access170
- Clustering171
- Firmware Upgrade172
- Restore Factory Defaults173
- Set the Date and Time174
- Access the Boot Loader Program174
  - Hardware Test Menu174
  - Disaster Recovery174
Hardware Information177
- Introduction178
- Hardware Specifications178
- LED Indicators180
- About Serial Port Cabling180
- Serial Port Pinouts181
- Cable Adapters181
- Ethernet Pinouts185
- Rack Mounting Installation186
  - Rack Mounting Safety Precautions186
Certifications187
Safety188
- Working Inside the Digi CM Unit188
- Replacing the Battery188
- Remplacer la Batterie188
- Rack Mounting Installation Considerations188
- Environmental Considerations and Cautions189
- Safety Instructions189
- Power and Ground - Digi CM 48 Single and Dual Power190
- Emissions190
- Immunity190
- Solaris Ready190

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Brand	Digi
Model	CM 8
Category	Network Hardware
Language	English

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