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Vertiv Avocent ACS6000 User Manual

Vertiv Avocent ACS6000
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Avocent® ACS6000 Advanced
Console Server
Installer/User Guide

Table of Contents

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Vertiv Avocent ACS6000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelACS6000
Network InterfaceDual Gigabit Ethernet
Dimensions1U Rackmount
Management ProtocolsHTTP, HTTPS, SSH, SNMP
SecuritySSL, IP Filtering, User Authentication
ProtocolsTCP/IP
Power SupplyDual redundant power supply
AuthenticationLDAP
EncryptionAES, SSL
Ports8, 16, 32 or 48 serial ports
CompatibilityVarious servers, networking equipment, and power devices

Summary

1 Introduction

1.1 Features and Benefits

Lists local and remote access methods for the console server.

1.1.1 Access Options

Lists local and remote access methods for the console server.

1.1.2 Web Manager

Describes using the web manager for most configuration tasks.

1.1.3 IPv4 and IPv6 Support

Details dual stack IPv4 and IPv6 protocol support and features.

1.1.5 Security

Discusses security profiles determining enabled services and access.

2 Installation

2.1 Getting Started

Lists items included with the console server for installation.

2.1.1 Supplied with the Console Server

Lists items included with the console server for installation.

2.1.2 Additional Items Needed

Lists items required for standalone console server configuration.

2.2 Rack Mounting

Describes how to mount the console server in a rack or cabinet.

2.3 Connecting the Hardware

Shows the connectors on the ACS6000 console server.

2.3.1 Connecting Device Consoles or Modems to Serial Ports

Explains using cables and adaptors to connect devices to serial ports.

2.4 Turning On the Console Server

Details the procedure for turning on the console server.

2.4.1 AC Power

Provides steps for powering on the console server using AC power.

2.4.2 DC Power

Explains connecting and powering the console server using DC power.

2.5 Configuring a Console Server

Describes configuring the console server via CLI or Ethernet port.

2.5.1 Using Telnet or SSH

Explains connecting to devices using Telnet or SSH clients.

3 Accessing the Console Server via the Web Manager

3.1 Web Manager Overview for Administrators

Provides an overview of the web manager interface for administrators.

3.2 Wizard Mode

Explains Wizard mode for simplifying setup and configuration.

3.3 Expert Mode

Lists tabs available in the web manager's Expert mode.

3.4 Access

Describes how to view connected devices via the web manager.

3.5 System Tools

Lists system icons for performing tasks like rebooting and upgrading.

3.5.1 Upgrading Firmware

Details the process of upgrading the console server's firmware.

3.5.2 Upgrading the Bootcode

Explains how to upgrade the console server's bootcode.

3.5.3 Configuration Files

Covers saving and restoring console server configuration files.

3.5.4 Configuration Integrity

Describes generating and verifying digital signatures (MD5) for integrity.

3.6 System

Provides access to system parameters and configuration.

3.6.1 Security

Discusses Security Profiles that determine enabled services and access.

3.6.2 HTTPS Certificate

Explains generating or downloading signed certificates for HTTPS.

3.6.3 Bootp Configuration Retrieval

Details setting up the console server for reconfiguration via boot or IP renewal.

3.6.4 Date and Time

Covers setting the date and time using NTP or manually.

3.6.7 Boot Configuration

Details configuring the boot source (Flash or Network).

3.7 Network

Covers network configuration options like Hostname, DNS, Bonding, etc.

3.7.1 Settings

Configures hostname, DNS, IPv6, bonding, and network interfaces.

3.7.3 Network Failover

Configures network failover for critical device access during outages.

3.7.4 Devices

Configures IP addresses for network interfaces and views MAC addresses.

3.7.7 Firewall

Configures the console server to act as a firewall.

3.7.8 IPSec (VPN)

Sets up secure VPN communication using the IPSec protocol.

3.8 SNMP Configuration

Configures SNMP for sending notifications to a management application.

3.9 Ports

Enables and configures serial, auxiliary, CAS, and Dial-in profiles.

3.9.1 Serial Ports

Specifies connection profiles, clones, resets, and enables/disables serial ports.

3.9.2 Multi-Session Menu

Enables/disables the Multi-Session Menu for simultaneous port access.

3.9.3 Auxiliary Ports

Configures auxiliary ports based on connected device type.

3.9.4 CAS Profile

Configures remote access to serial ports, including auto discovery.

3.9.5 Dial-in Profile

Configures secure dial-in settings, PPP connections, and authentication.

3.9.6 Dial-out Profile

Configures dial-out profiles for serial ports with modems.

3.10 Pluggable Devices

Covers installing, detecting, ejecting, and deleting pluggable devices.

3.10.1 Device Configuration

Explains configuring network devices and modems.

3.11 Authentication

Details local, OTP, and remote authentication server configurations.

3.11.1 Appliance Authentication

Configures authentication for the console server and ports.

3.11.2 Authentication Servers

Covers configuring RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, and DSView servers.

3.12 Users Accounts and User Groups

Manages users, groups, and their access rights.

3.12.1 Local Accounts

Explains adding and configuring local user accounts.

3.12.2 User Groups

Details managing user groups and their permissions.

3.12.3 DSView Software Access Rights

Maps DSView viewer session rights to console server access rights.

3.13 Event Notifications

Configures console server events for various destinations.

3.13.1 Event List

Lists console server events configurable for SNMP, Syslog, Email, and SMS.

3.13.2 Event Destinations

Configures event notifications to remote syslog, console, or email.

3.13.4 Data Buffering

Configures data buffering settings for Local, NFS, Syslog, and DSView.

3.13.6 Sensors

Configures temperature sensors and operating ranges.

3.14 Power Management

Manages power for connected devices like PDUs.

3.14.1 PDUs

Details managing, upgrading, and configuring PDUs and their outlets.

3.14.3 Outlet Groups

Views, manages, and configures outlet groups.

3.14.4 Network PDUs

Manages network PDUs via SNMP for remote power operations.

3.15 Active Sessions

Views and kills active user sessions on the console server.

3.16 Monitoring

Displays network and console port information.

3.17 Change Password

Allows users to change their own passwords.

3.18 Web Manager Overview for Regular Users

Provides an overview of web manager options for regular users.

4 Appendices

Appendix A: Technical Specifications

Lists hardware specifications for the ACS6000 console server.

Appendix B: Zero-touch Provisioning

Explains zero-touch provisioning using DHCP and TFTP servers.

B.1 Zero-touch Provisioning Configuration File

Details saving a console server's configuration file for provisioning.

B.2 Setup File

Explains creating and storing a setup file for zero-touch provisioning.

B.5 DHCP Server Configuration

Details configuring DHCP server options for provisioning.

B.6 Enabling Zero-touch Provisioning

Describes enabling zero-touch provisioning via web UI or CLI.

Appendix C: Recovering a Console Server's Password

Provides steps to recover the console server's root password.

Appendix D: Port Information for Communication with the DSView Software

Lists ports for DSView software communication with the console server.

Appendix E: Accessing a Console Server with a DSView Software Installation via Dial-up

Explains accessing the console server via DSView software using dial-up.

4.0.2 Configuring Dial-up for a Console Server

Covers configuring dial-up for a console server within DSView software.

Appendix F: Internal Modem

Explains the use and control of the internal modem using AT commands.

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