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Raritan DOMINION SX User Manual

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Dominion
®
SX
User Guide
Release 3.1
Copyright © 2007 Raritan, Inc.
DSX-0M-E
April 2007
255-60-2000-00

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Raritan DOMINION SX Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRaritan
ModelDOMINION SX
CategoryServer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter 1: Introduction

Dominion SX Overview

Provides an overview of the Dominion SX Series of Serial over IP Console Servers.

Product Features

Details the key features of the Dominion SX, including console management, security, and connectivity.

Package Contents

Lists the items included with each Dominion SX unit shipment.

Chapter 2: Installation

Pre-Installation

Ensures necessary cabling and information are ready before Dominion SX configuration.

Hardware Installation

Provides steps for the physical installation of the Dominion SX unit.

Initial Configuration Using the Graphical User Interface (GUI)

Guides through initial setup via the web-based Graphical User Interface.

Initial Configuration Using the Command Line Interface

Guides through initial setup using the Command Line Interface.

Chapter 3: Initial Software Configuration

Dominion SX Initial Software Configuration

Details the post-hardware installation software configuration steps.

Date / Time Configuration

Instructions for setting the correct date, time, and timezone on the unit.

Network Configuration

Steps to configure the unit's IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.

Deployment

Covers LAN and optional modem connection for unit access.

Chapter 4: Network Settings and Services

Configuring the Basic Network Settings

Defines how to set the unit's name, IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.

Configuring Modem Access

Details how to enable and configure modem-based access to the DSX.

Configuring IP Forwarding and Static Routes

Explains how to enable IP forwarding and set up static routes.

Chapter 5: User Profiles and Groups

Managing User Profiles

Covers creating, modifying, and deleting user profiles.

Managing User Groups

Explains how to create, modify, and delete user groups for permission management.

Chapter 6: Remote Authentication

Configuring RADIUS

Steps to configure RADIUS for user authentication.

Configuring LDAP

Steps to configure LDAP for user authentication.

Configuring TACACS+

Steps to configure TACACS+ for user authentication.

Chapter 7: Port Configuration and Port Access Application

Port Keywords

Allows creation of keywords for filtering log messages and events.

Port Configuration

Details how to configure serial port settings for target devices.

Direct Port Access

Explains how to configure direct access to ports via IP or TCP.

Raritan Serial Console

Instructions on how to launch and use the Raritan Serial Console client.

Chapter 8: Security

Security Settings

Accesses various security-related tools like login, Kerberos, and firewall.

Login Settings

Configures local authentication, login handling, and password policies.

Certificates

Covers generating CSRs, installing keys, and managing SSL certificates.

Firewall

Details how to enable and configure the unit's firewall rules.

Chapter 9: Logging

Configuring Local Event Logging

Sets up local storage for event log messages on the DSX unit.

Enable System Logging

Configures sending event logs to a remote Syslog server.

Enable Port Logging

Enables port data logging to a Network File System (NFS) server.

Configuring NFS Logging

Allows logging of port activity and user logins/logouts to an NFS directory.

Chapter 10: Maintenance

Managing the Local Event Log

Includes displaying, clearing, and sending local event logs.

Backing Up and Restoring the DSX

Provides procedures for backing up and restoring DSX configuration.

Upgrading the DSX Firmware

Details how to display firmware versions and perform upgrades.

Performing a Factory Reset on the DSX

Guides the user through resetting the unit to factory default settings.

Chapter 11: Diagnostics

Network Infrastructure Tools

Tools to view network interface status and statistics.

Ping Host

Performs a ping test to check network connectivity to a host.

Administrator Tools – Process Status

Displays the status of running system processes.

Chapter 12: Command Line Interface

Command Line Interface Overview

Introduces the Dominion SX Command Line Interface (CLI) capabilities.

Accessing the Dominion SX Using CLI

Methods for connecting to the Dominion SX via CLI (Telnet, SSH, Local Port).

Navigation of the CLI

Explains CLI navigation, syntax, tips, and shortcuts.

Configuring Authorization and Authentication (AA) Services

Details configuring local and remote authentication services.

Chapter 13: Intelligent Platform Management Interface

Discover IPMI Devices

Procedure to discover IPMI servers on the network.

IPMI Configuration

Details how to configure IPMI functions for remote systems.

Chapter 14: Power Control

Port Power Associations

Associates power outlets with specific Dominion SX ports.

Power Strip Configuration

Guides on how to configure power strips connected to the DSX.

Power Control

Provides access to tools for managing power control functions.

Chapter 15: Top-10 Use Cases

Case 1. Upgrading DSX Firmware via Web Browser

Example of upgrading DSX firmware using a web browser.

Case 2. Configuring and Using Direct Port Access via SSH

Example of direct port access to serial targets via SSH.

Case 6. Performing Factory Reset on DSX

Example of resetting the DSX configuration to factory defaults.

Case 10. CLI / SSH Connection to SX Port

Example of connecting to SX ports using CLI or SSH.

Appendix A: Specifications

Dominion SX Models and Specifications

Lists various Dominion SX models and their technical specifications.

Dominion SX Serial RJ-45 Pinouts

Details the pinout configuration for the RJ-45 serial connector.

Dominion SX Terminal Ports

Describes the pinouts and characteristics of Dominion SX terminal ports.

Appendix B: System Defaults

Dominion SX System Defaults

Provides default settings for the Dominion SX unit.

Appendix C: Certificates

Default SX Certificate Authority Settings

Describes default settings for the SX Certificate Authority.

Install the Dominion SX Server Certificate In Internet Explorer

Steps to install the SX Server certificate into Internet Explorer.

Install a Third-Party Root Certificate

Instructions for installing third-party root certificates.

Generate a CSR for a Third Party CA to sign

Procedure to generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR).

Appendix D: Server Configuration

Microsoft IAS RADIUS Server

Guides on configuring Microsoft IAS RADIUS Server for authentication.

Create an IAS Policy

Steps to create a Radius policy for Dominion SX access.

Cisco ACS RADIUS Server

Instructions for configuring Cisco ACS RADIUS Server.

Appendix E: Modem Configuration

Client Dial-Up Networking Configuration

General setup for client dial-up networking with Dominion SX.

Windows NT Dial-Up Networking Configuration

Steps for configuring dial-up networking on Windows NT.

Windows 2000 Dial-Up Networking Configuration

Steps for configuring dial-up networking on Windows 2000.

Windows XP Dial-Up Networking Configuration

Steps for configuring dial-up networking on Windows XP.

Appendix F: Troubleshooting

Page Access

Troubleshooting common issues related to accessing the unit's web page.

Firewall

Addresses problems related to firewall configurations impacting access.

Login

Provides solutions for login failures and RADIUS user issues.

Upgrade

Troubleshooting steps for FTP server or file not found errors during upgrades.

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