Chapter 4: Serial Port, Device and User Configuration
90 Console Server & RIM Gateway User Manual
o The Local Console Servers drop down list in lists all the console servers which are on the same subnet
as the CMS, and are not currently being monitored
o The Remote Console Servers drop down list in the Detected Console Servers section lists all the
console servers that have established a Call Home connection, and are not currently being monitored (i.e.
candidates). You can click Refresh to update
4. To add a console server candidate to the Managed Console Server list:
o Select it from the Remote Console Servers drop down list, and click Add
o Enter IP Address and SSH Port (if these fields have not been auto-completed) and enter a Description and
unique Name for the Managed Console Server you are adding
o Enter the Remote Root Password (i.e. System Password that has been set on this Managed Console
Server). This password is used by the CMS to propagate auto generated SSH keys and then forgotten. It will
not be stored
o Click Apply. The CMS will now set up secure SSH connections to and from the Managed Console Server and
will retrieve its Managed Devices, user account details and configured alerts
4.12.3 Calling Home to a generic central SSH server
If you are connecting to a generic SSH server (not a CMS/VCMS) you may configure Advanced settings:
 Enter the SSH Server Port and SSH User to authenticate as
 Enter the details for the SSH port forward(s) to create
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