Avocent Cyclades ACS 5000 SERIES Service manual

Installation/Administration/User Guide
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Cyclades® ACS 5000

FCC Warning Statement
The Cyclades ACS 5000 advanced console server has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for Class A digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the Installation and Service Manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user is required to correct the problem at his or her own expense.
Notice about FCC Compliance for All Cyclades ACS 5000 Advanced Console
Server Models
To comply with FCC standards, the Cyclades ACS 5000 advanced console server requires the use of a
shielded CAT 5 cable for the Ethernet interface. Notice that this cable is not supplied with the products
and must be provided by the customer.
Canadian DOC Notice
The Cyclades ACS 5000 advanced console server does not exceed the Class A limits for radio
noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.
L’Cyclades ACS 5000 advanced console server n’émete pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant
les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le règlement sur le
brouillage radioélectrique edicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada.

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Protective Grounding Terminal
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction ................................................................................................... 1
Overview............................................................................................................................................1
Connectors.........................................................................................................................................2
Access Options...................................................................................................................................2
Web Manager.....................................................................................................................................3
Types of Users....................................................................................................................................3
Services..............................................................................................................................................3
Authentication....................................................................................................................................4
Security Certificates...........................................................................................................................5
Packet Filtering .................................................................................................................................5
SNMP.................................................................................................................................................5
Notifications, Alarms and Data Buffering.........................................................................................6
Configuration of Access to Connected Devices.................................................................................6
Power Management...........................................................................................................................6
Hostname Discovery..........................................................................................................................9
Chapter 2: Installation ................................................................................................... 11
Mount the Console Server................................................................................................................11
Make an Ethernet Connection .........................................................................................................11
Connect Devices to Serial Ports......................................................................................................12
Make a Direct Connection to Configure Network Parameters .......................................................12
Turn Power On ................................................................................................................................12
Perform Basic Network Configuration using the wiz Command.....................................................12
Add Users and Configure Ports with the Web Manager .................................................................14
Other Ways to Access the Web Manager.........................................................................................14
Connect Power Devices...................................................................................................................14
Chapter 3: Web Manager for Regular Users................................................................ 17
Features of Regular User Screens...................................................................................................18
Connect............................................................................................................................................19
IPDU Power Management...............................................................................................................21
IPDU Power Mgmt. - Outlets Manager ...................................................................................21
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IPDU Power Mgmt. - View IPDUs Info...................................................................................23
IPDU Power Mgmt. - Outlets Group Ctrl................................................................................24
Security ............................................................................................................................................24
Chapter 4: Web Manager for Administrators............................................................... 25
Log Into the Web Manager..............................................................................................................25
Common Tasks for ACS 5000 Console Server Administrators........................................................26
Common Features of Administrator Forms.....................................................................................26
Overview of Administrative Modes..................................................................................................27
Wizard mode.............................................................................................................................27
Expert mode..............................................................................................................................28
Chapter 5: Web Manager Wizard Mode........................................................................ 29
Step 1: Network Settings..................................................................................................................29
Step 2: Port Profile..........................................................................................................................29
Step 3: Access ..................................................................................................................................30
Step 4: Data Buffering.....................................................................................................................31
Step 5: System Log...........................................................................................................................33
Chapter 6: Web Manager Applications Menu Options ............................................... 35
Expert - Applications - Connect.......................................................................................................35
Expert - Applications - IPDU Power Mgmt.....................................................................................36
Applications - IPDU Power Mgmt. - Outlets Manager............................................................36
Applications - IPDU Power Mgmt. - Outlets Group Ctrl.........................................................39
Applications - IPDU Power Mgmt. - View IPDUs Info............................................................39
Applications - IPDU Power Mgmt. - Configuration ................................................................40
Applications - IPDU Power Mgmt. - Software Upgrade..........................................................41
Expert - Applications - PMD Configuration....................................................................................42
Applications - PMD Configuration- General...........................................................................43
Applications - PMD Configuration- Outlet Groups.................................................................43
Applications - PMD Configuration- Users Management.........................................................44
Expert - Applications - Terminal Profile Menu...............................................................................45
Chapter 7: Web Manager Network Menu Options....................................................... 47
Expert - Network - Host Settings .....................................................................................................48
Expert - Network - Syslog................................................................................................................49
Expert - Network - SNMP................................................................................................................50

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Expert - Network - Firewall Configuration.....................................................................................52
Expert - Network - Host Tables .......................................................................................................56
Expert - Network - Static Routes......................................................................................................57
Chapter 8: Web Manager Security Menu Options....................................................... 61
Expert - Security - Users and Groups..............................................................................................61
Expert - Security - Active Ports Sessions.........................................................................................63
Expert - Security - Authentication ...................................................................................................64
Expert - Security - Services..............................................................................................................66
Chapter 9: Web Manager Ports Menu Options............................................................ 69
Expert - Ports - Physical Ports........................................................................................................69
Ports - Physical Ports - General ..............................................................................................70
Ports - Physical Ports - Access.................................................................................................76
Ports - Physical Ports - Data Buffering ...................................................................................77
Configure hostname discovery .................................................................................................80
Ports - Physical Ports - Multi User..........................................................................................80
Ports - Physical Ports - Power Management...........................................................................81
Ports - Physical Ports - Other..................................................................................................84
Expert - Ports - Virtual Ports ..........................................................................................................86
Expert - Ports - Ports Status............................................................................................................89
Expert - Ports - Ports Statistics .......................................................................................................90
Expert - Ports - Hostname Discovery..............................................................................................90
Chapter 10: Web Manager Administration Menu Options.......................................... 93
Expert - Administration - System Information.................................................................................93
Expert - Administration - Notifications ...........................................................................................94
Administration - Notifications - Serial ports alarm..................................................................95
Administration - Notifications - Email .....................................................................................95
Administration - Notifications - Pager.....................................................................................96
Administration - Notifications - SNMP trap.............................................................................97
Expert - Administration - Time/Date ...............................................................................................98
Expert - Administration - Boot Configuration.................................................................................99
Expert - Administration - Backup Configuration ..........................................................................101
Expert - Administration - Upgrade Firmware...............................................................................102
Expert - Administration - Reboot...................................................................................................103

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Expert - Administration - Online Help ..........................................................................................103
Appendices................................................................................................................... 105
Appendix A: Technical Specifications ...........................................................................................105
Appendix B: Safety, Regulatory and Compliance Information......................................................106
Appendix C: Technical Support.....................................................................................................112

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List of Figures
Figure 1.1: ACS 5000 Advanced Console Server (ACS 5008 Console Server Shown)..................1
Figure 1.2: Connectors on an ACS 5000 Console Server (ACS 5008 Console Server Shown).....2
Figure 1.3: Example: Daisy-chained Cyclades IPDUs..................................................................7
Figure 2.1: Bracket Connections for Front Mount Configuration...............................................11
Figure 3.1: Regular User Screen..................................................................................................18
Figure 3.2: Java Applet Viewer....................................................................................................19
Figure 3.3: Regular User - IPDU Power Mgmt. Tabs.................................................................21
Figure 3.4: IPDU Power Mgmt. - Outlets Manager - Show Outlets Screen................................22
Figure 3.5: IPDU Power Mgmt. - Outlet Groups Ctrl.................................................................24
Figure 4.1: Administrator - Web Manager Buttons .....................................................................26
Figure 4.2: Example of Web Manager Screen in Wizard Mode...................................................28
Figure 4.3: Example of Web Manager Tabs in Expert Mode.......................................................28
Figure 6.1: Expert - Applications - IPDU Power Mgmt. - Outlets Manager...............................37
Figure 6.2: Expert - Applications - IPDU Power Mgmt. - Outlets Manager - Show Outlets ......37
Figure 6.3: Expert - Applications - IPDU Power Mgmt. - Outlet Groups Ctrl............................39
Figure 6.4: Expert - Applications - IPDU Power Mgmt. - View IPDUs Info ..............................39
Figure 6.5: Expert - Applications - IPDU Power Mgmt. - Configuration ...................................41
Figure 6.6: Applications - PMD Configuration - General...........................................................43
Figure 6.7: Expert - Applications - PMD Configuration - Outlet Groups Screen .......................43
Figure 6.8: Expert - Applications - PMD Configuration - Users Management Screen...............44
Figure 6.9: Expert - Applications - Terminal Profile Menu.........................................................45
Figure 6.10: Expert - Terminal Profile Menu Example ..............................................................46
Figure 7.1: Expert - Network - Host Settings [DHCP Enabled]..................................................48
Figure 7.2: Expert - New/Mod SNMP v1 v2 Configuration Dialog Box.....................................50
Figure 7.3: Expert - Network - SNMP - New/Mod SNMP v3 Configuration Dialog Box............51
Figure 7.4: Expert - Network - Firewall Configuration...............................................................52
Figure 7.5: Expert - Network - Firewall Configuration - Add Rule and Edit Rule LOG
Target Fields..........................................................................................................................53
Figure 7.6: Expert - Network - Firewall Configuration - Add Rule and Edit Rule
REJECT Target Menu Options..............................................................................................53
Figure 7.7: Expert - Network - Firewall Configuration - Add Rule and Edit Rule - TCP
Options...................................................................................................................................54
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Figure 7.8: Expert - Network - Firewall Configuration - Add Rule and Edit Rule UDP
Options...................................................................................................................................54
Figure 7.9: Expert - Network - Firewall Configuration - Input/Output Interface Fields
and Fragments Menu Options...............................................................................................55
Figure 7.10: Expert - Network - Host Tables..............................................................................56
Figure 7.11: Expert - Network - Static Routes ............................................................................57
Figure 7.12: Expert - Static Routes Add and Edit Dialog Boxes - Default Route.......................57
Figure 7.13: Expert - Static Routes Add and Edit Dialog Boxes - Network Route.....................58
Figure 7.14: Expert - Static Routes Add and Edit Dialog Boxes - Host Route...........................58
Figure 8.1: Expert - Security - Users and Groups screen............................................................62
Figure 8.2: Expert - Security - Authentication .............................................................................64
Figure 9.1: Expert - Ports - Physical Ports..................................................................................70
Figure 9.2: Expert - Ports - Physical Ports - General screen......................................................71
Figure 9.3: Expert - Ports - Physical Ports - Data Buffering Enabled........................................78
Figure 9.4: Expert - Ports - Physical Ports - Power Management .............................................82
Figure 9.5: Expert - Ports - Virtual Ports....................................................................................86
Figure 9.6: Ports - Virtual Ports - New/Modify Port Dialog Box (for Slave Configuration) ......87
Figure 9.7: Expert - Ports - Ports Status (Read-Only).................................................................90
Figure 9.8: Expert - Ports - Port Statistics (Read-Only)..............................................................90

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List of Tables
Table 1.1: Connectors on ACS 5000 Console Servers ......................................................................2
Table 1.2: Authentication Methods Supported ..................................................................................4
Table 2.1: ACS 5000 Console Server Serial Port Pinout................................................................15
Table 3.1: Figure 3.1 Descriptions..................................................................................................18
Table 3.2: Java Applet Buttons........................................................................................................19
Table 3.3: IPDU Power Mgmt. - Outlets Manager Icons and Buttons ...........................................22
Table 3.4: IPDU Power Mgmt. - View IPDUs Info Description....................................................23
Table 4.1: Common Administrator Tasks........................................................................................26
Table 4.2: Administrator Web Manager Buttons.............................................................................26
Table 4.3: Administrator - Options for Trying, Saving and Restoring Configuration Change.......27
Table 5.1: Wizard - Step 2: Port Profile Setup Options..................................................................30
Table 5.2: Wizard - Data Buffering Field Names and Definitions..................................................31
Table 6.1: Expert - Applications Menu............................................................................................35
Table 6.2: Expert - Applications - IPDU Power Mgmt. - Outlets Manager Icons..........................37
Table 6.3: Expert - Applications - IPDU Power Mgmt. - View IPDUs Info Description ...............40
Table 6.4: Expert - Applications - IPDU Power Mgmt Configuration Description........................41
Table 7.1: Expert - Network Menu ..................................................................................................47
Table 7.2: Network Host Setting Field Definitions..........................................................................48
Table 7.3: Expert - Fields and Menu Options for SNMP Configuration ........................................50
Table 7.4: Expert - Network - Firewall Configuration - TCP and UDP Options Fields................54
Table 7.5: Route Type Fields in the New/Modify Route Dialog Box...............................................58
Table 8.1: Expert - Security Menu...................................................................................................61
Table 8.2: Expert - Security - Active Ports Sessions Information ...................................................63
Table 9.1: Expert - Ports Menu Options..........................................................................................69
Table 9.2: Connections Protocols for Serial Ports Connected to Device Consoles........................71
Table 9.3: Available Connection Protocols When Terminal is Connected to a Serial Port ...........72
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Table 9.4: Connection Protocols for Modems or IPDUs................................................................72
Table 9.5: Access Screen Menu and Fields.....................................................................................76
Table 9.6: List of Authentication Method Procedures.....................................................................77
Table 9.7: Expert - Ports - Physical Ports - Data Buffering Fields................................................78
Table 9.8: Expert - Multi User Screen Fields..................................................................................80
Table 9.9: Options from the Allow Multiple Sessions Pull-down....................................................81
Table 9.10: Expert - Power Management Screen Fields.................................................................82
Table 9.11: Expert - Ports - Physical Ports - Other Screen Fields.................................................84
Table 9.12: New/Modify Port Dialog Box Fields (for Slave Configuration) ..................................87
Table 9.13: Expert - Ports - Hostname Discovery Fields................................................................91
Table 10.1: Expert - Applications Menu..........................................................................................93
Table 10.2: Expert - Administration System Information Screen....................................................93
Table 10.3: Email Notifications Dialog Box Fields ........................................................................95
Table 10.4: Pager Notification Add/Edit Dialog Box Fields...........................................................96
Table 10.5: SNMP Trap Notifications Add/Edit Dialog Box Fields................................................97
Table 10.6: Expert - Administration - Boot Configuration Screen Fields.......................................99
Table 10.7: Expert - Administration Backup Configuration Fields and Options..........................101
Table 10.8: Expert - Upgrade Firmware Screen Fields................................................................102
Table A.1: Technical Specifications for the ACS 5000 Advanced Console Server Hardware.....105

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1Introduction
Overview
Each model in the Cyclades ACS 5000 advanced console server series is a 1U appliance that serves
as a single access point to access and manage connected devices.
Figure 1.1: ACS 5000 Advanced Console Server (ACS 5008 Console Server Shown)
NOTE: References to ACS 5000 console servers in this document include all models in the 5XXX series.
CAT 5 cables are used to connect target devices (such as servers, routers or terminals) to the serial
ports on the console server. Modems can be connected to serial ports for dial-in access, and power
devices can be connected to serial ports for power management.
The console server provides secure local (console port) and remote (IP and dial-up) access.
Administration is performed either with the Web Manager, with commands or with the CLI utility
invoked in the console of the Linux-based operating system. Local and remote authentication, data
logging and event notifications can be configured.
ACS 5000 console servers can also be managed through DSView®3 management software version
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Connectors
The following figure shows the connectors on the back of an ACS 5000 console server, and the
following table describes them.
Figure 1.2: Connectors on an ACS 5000 Console Server (ACS 5008 Console Server Shown)
The number of serial ports varies by model. The serial ports can be connected to the console ports
on devices, to terminals, supported power devices or modems.
Access Options
Secure access is available through local (console port) and remote (IP and dial-up) access:
• LAN/WAN IP network connection.
• Dial-up to an optional external modem connected to a serial port.
• Target device connection - If a serial port is connected to the console of a device, an authorized
user can make a Telnet, SSH v1, SSH v2 or Raw Socket connection to the device console
through the Web Manager. An authorized user can also use a Telnet or SSH client to make a
connection directly to the console of a device that has been configured for direct access. If a
serial port is connected to a terminal, an authorized user can connect directly from the terminal
to the console server or to a menu that an administrator can configure for management of other
servers.
• ACS 5000 console server console connection - An administrator can log in either from a local
terminal or from a computer with a terminal emulation program that is connected to the
Table 1.1: Connectors on ACS 5000 Console Servers
Number Description
1Power switch and connector
2Serial ports
3Ethernet port
4Console port - for local (analog) access to the command line through a terminal or a computer with
a terminal emulator program
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console port and can enter commands in the Linux®shell or use the Command Line Interface
(CLI) utility.
NOTE: Only one root or admin user can have an active CLI or Web Manager session. A second root or admin
user who attempts to access the console server must abort or close the other user session.
WARNING: If automated cron jobs are running, a root or admin user login can cause the cron jobs to fail.
Web Manager
Users and administrators perform most tasks through the Web Manager. The Web Manager runs in
any supported browser (such as Netscape®, Internet Explorer, Firefox®or Mozilla) in any
supported computer that has network access to the console server.
The administrator can use the Web Manager to authorize users and configure security and ports. An
authorized user can access connected devices through the Web Manager to troubleshoot, maintain,
cycle power and reboot connected devices and change the user password.
Types of Users
The console server supports the following user account types:
• A root user who can manage the console server and its connected devices. The root user
performs the initial network configuration.
NOTE: It is strongly recommended that you change the default password avocent for root and admin before you
put the console server into operation.
• An admin user and optionally added additional users who are in the Admin group.
• Regular users who can access the connected devices through the serial ports they are
authorized for. Regular users have limited access to the Web Manager features.
Services
An administrator can enable or disable the following services based on the site security policy
through the Web Manager and the CLI:
•Telnet
•ICMP
• HTTP
• HTTPS
•RPC
•SNMP
•SSHv1
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The following global security policies are also configurable:
• Allow SSH root access
• HTTP redirection to HTTPS
The following options for configuration of serial ports can also be enabled or disabled:.
• Console (Telnet)
• Console (SSH)
• Console (Raw)
• Authentication required for access to serial ports
Authentication
Authentication can be performed locally or on a remote server, such as an LDAP, RADIUS, or
TACACS+ authentication server. A fallback mechanism is also provided.
Table 1.2: Authentication Methods Supported
Authentication Type Definition
None No authentication
DSView Authentication is performed with a DSView 3 server
DSView/Local DSView authentication is tried first, then Local
DSViewDownLocal Local authentication is performed only if the DSView 3 server is down
LDAP Authentication is performed with an LDAP server
LDAP/Local LDAP authentication is tried first, then Local
LDAPDownLocal Local authentication is performed only if the LDAP server is down
Local Authentication is performed locally (using the /etc/passwd file)
Local/Radius Local authentication is tried first, then RADIUS
Local/TACACS+ Local authentication is tried first, then TACACS+
Radius Authentication is performed with a Radius authentication server
Radius/Local Radius authentication is tried first, then Local
RadiusDownLocal Local authentication is performed only if the Radius server is down
TACACS+ Authentication is performed with a TACACS+ authentication server
TACACS+/Local TACACS+ authentication is tried first, then Local
TACACS+DownLocal Local authentication is tried only if the TACACS+ server is down

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Security Certificates
The console server generates its own self-signed SSL certificate for HTTPS using OpenSSL.
NOTE: It is highly recommended that you use the OpenSSL tool to replace the automatically generated
certificate. See the Cyclades ACS 5000 Command Reference Guide for procedures to obtain a Signed Digital
Certificate, configure a self-signed digital certificate and implement authentication of SSH sessions through
exchange of X.509 certificates.
Certificate for HTTP security
A certificate for HTTP security is created by a Certificate Authority. Certificates are most
commonly obtained through generating public and private keys using a public key algorithm like
RSA or X.509. The keys can be generated by using a key generator software.
User configured digital certificate
You can generate a self-signed digital certificate.
X.509 certificate on ssh
The OpenSSH software included with the console server has support for X.509 certificates. The
administrator must activate and configure SSH to use X.509.
Packet Filtering
An administrator can configure the device to filter packets like a firewall. Packet filtering is
controlled by chains. A chain is a named profile that must be configured with one or more rules that
define both a set of characteristics to look for in a packet and what to do with any packet that has
the defined characteristics.
The console server filter table contains a number of built-in chains that cannot be deleted; all input
and output packets and packets to be forwarded are accepted. The policy for how to handle built-in
chains can be modified.
To configure packet filtering, an administrator can do the following:
• Add a new chain and specify rules for that chain
• Add new rules to existing chains
• Edit a built-in chain or delete the built-in chain rules
SNMP
An administrator can enable and configure the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
agent so that the SNMP agent sends notifications about significant events or traps to an SNMP
management application. The SNMP agent supports SNMP v1/v2 and v3. See Services on page 3
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Notifications, Alarms and Data Buffering
An administrator can set up logging, notifications and alarms to alert administrators of problems.
System generated messages on the console server and the connected devices can be sent to syslog
servers for handling. The administrator can also configure storage of data from communication on
serial ports in data buffer files. By default, logging, notifications, alarms and data buffering are not
enabled. Data can be stored locally in the Flash memory or remotely, either on an NFS server or a
syslog server.
Configuration of Access to Connected Devices
During hardware installation, the installer connects servers, devices and any modems or power
units to the serial ports. During software configuration, the administrator must enable the ports,
configure each port to match the type of device connected and also configure user authorizations
for the ports and for optional power management.
For port configuration procedures, see Expert - Ports - Physical Ports on page 69. For user
configuration procedures, see Expert - Security - Users and Groups on page 61.
Power Management
Authorized users can power up, power down and reboot devices that are plugged into one of the
following types of power devices, which can be optionally connected to any of the serial ports:
• Cyclades PM Intelligent Power Distribution Units (IPDUs) - With Cyclades PM IPDUs, up to
128 IPDU outlets can be daisy-chained from a single serial port.
• Avocent SPC power control devices
• Server Technology Sentry™ family of Switched Cabinet Power Distribution Units (CDUs)
and switched CDU Expansion Module (CW/CX) power devices
• Server Technology Sentry Power Tower XL™ (PTXL) and Power Tower Expansion Module
(PTXM) power devices
NOTE: The term IPDU is used to refer to any of these types of power devices.
If a target device is connected to a serial port and is also connected to one or more IPDUs, an
authorized user can manage power while connected to the target device. While connected, the user
can enter a configurable hotkey to bring up a power management screen. The default hotkey is
Ctrl+Shift+p.
The following figure shows two daisy-chained Cyclades IPDUs connected to serial port 2 on a
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Figure 1.3: Example: Daisy-chained Cyclades IPDUs
Administrators can use the Web Manager to authorize users and configure ports for power
management. For information on how to configure power management and authorize users for
outlets, see Expert - Applications - IPDU Power Mgmt on page 36, Ports - Physical Ports - Power
Management on page 81 and Expert - Applications - PMD Configuration on page 42.
Authorized users can use the Web Manager to perform power management. For information on
how users manage power, see IPDU Power Management on page 21.
The ACS 5000 console server automatically recognizes and supports a Cyclades PM IPDU or
Avocent SPC device when the serial port to which the power device is connected has been
configured for power management.
Additional requirements for Server Technology IPDUs
For supported Server Technology IPDUs, the following additional requirements apply:
• The ACS 5000 console server must be managed by a DSView 3 server (DSView 3 software
version 3.4.1 or above).
• The needed power device license must be present, and the power device must be added to the
DSView 3 software.
The license is automatically downloaded from the DSView 3 server onto the ACS 5000 console
server, and then configuration and management can be performed either through the DSView
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Conventions used to identify outlets
Several formats (such as outlet names, outlet groups, IPDU IDs and port names) can be used to
identify outlets during configuration, as described below:
• An administrator can configure optional names for each outlet to replace the default names
assigned by the system. Outlet names must begin with a letter. Valid characters are letters,
numbers, dash (-) and underscore (_). When an outlet name is configured, the name can be
used in other power management configurations.
NOTE: Outlet names can be configured in two places in the Web Manager. Ensure that names are consistent.
• An administrator can configure outlet groups. Once defined, outlet groups are specified with
the dollar sign ($) prefix followed by the outlet group name: $outlet_groupname. For example,
$Cyclades_IPDU specifies an outlets group called Cyclades_IPDU.
• An administrator can specify outlets in any of the following ways:
• With a name that was configured for the outlet
• With an outlet group name preceded by the $ suffix
• With the IPDU ID assigned to the IPDU
• With the port number to which the IPDU is connected
The IPDU and port number are always followed by one or more outlet numbers in brackets:
[outlets]. Commas between outlet numbers indicate multiple outlets. Hyphens indicate a range.
For example, [1,5-8] specifies outlets 1, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
• IPDU ID - An IPDU ID is automatically assigned to each IPDU when the port to which it is
connected is configured for power management. An administrator can optionally assign a
name to each IPDU. Both automatically assigned and administrator-assigned names are
referred to as IPDU IDs.
• Specify outlets with the IPDU ID in the following format: IPDU_ID[outlets]. For
example, ilA[4,5] specifies outlets 4 and 5 on an IPDU whose ID is ilA.
• When devices are plugged into more than one IPDU, you can separate multiple IPDU
entries with commas in the form IPDU_ID[outlets],IPDU_ID[outlets]. For example,
i1A[1,5],i1B[2] specifies two outlets on IPDU i1A and one outlet on a daisy-chained
IPDU whose IPDU ID is ilB.
• Port number - To specify outlets by the port number to which the IPDU is connected, use the
suffix !ttyS followed by the port number followed by [outlets]. For example, !ttyS2[16]
indicates outlet 16 on an IPDU that is connected to serial port 2.
You can specify outlets in a chain of IPDUs with the port ID two different ways:
• By the outlet sequence. For example, in !ttyS3[2,16], outlet number 2 is the second outlet
on the first IPDU in a chain that is connected to port 3. If the first IPDU has 10 outlets,
outlet number 16 would be the sixth outlet on the second IPDU.