Cyclades AlterPath OnBoard User manual

AlterPath™OnBoard
User’s Guide
Software Version 1.1.0
Cyclades Corporation
3541 Gateway Boulevard
Fremont, CA 94538 USA
1.888.CYCLADES (292.5233)
1.510.771.6100
1.510.771.6200 (fax)
http://www.cyclades.com
Release Date: April 2006
Part Number: PAC0392

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Contents
Before You Begin ...................................................xiii
Chapter 1: Introduction.............................................1
OnBoard Advantages for Server Management .................................... 3
Security Features Used in Access Control ........................................... 5
Types of Users ...................................................................................... 5
Types of User Authorizations .............................................................. 7
Authentication ...................................................................................... 8
Security Profiles’ Effects on Users’ Actions ....................................... 8
Types of Managed Devices ................................................................ 10
Options for Accessing the OnBoard, Managing User Passwords,
IPDU Power, and Devices .................................................................. 10
Command Line Access Through Console Logins ............................. 11
Accessing the OnBoard’s Console ..................................................... 12
User Shell (rmenush) .......................................................................... 13
OnBoard Shell (onbdshell) ................................................................. 14
Management Features Available to Authorized Users ....................... 14
What the Power Commands Do on Different Servers .................... 18
What the Reset Command Does on Different Servers ................... 18
Management Features Provided on Supported Device Types ........... 19
Using SSH with the OnBoard ............................................................ 20
Accessing the OnBoard Using SSH ............................................... 21
Device Management Commands for Use With SSH ..................... 21
Dial-in Access .................................................................................... 22
Cyclades Web Manager ..................................................................... 23
Power Management Options on the OnBoard ................................... 23
Accessing a Device’s Native Management Features ......................... 24
Native Web ..................................................................................... 24
Native Management Applications .................................................. 25

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Native IP Access Requirements ..................................................... 25
Tasks for Creating Secure Tunnels and Obtaining Native IP
Access ............................................................................................. 26
Information Users Need ..................................................................... 27
Sensor Plotting ................................................................................... 27
Common Tasks for Device Management ........................................... 31
Chapter 2: Web Manager Introduction...................35
Prerequisites for Using the Web Manager ......................................... 37
Requirements for Java Plug-In Availability ....................................... 38
Logging Into the Web Manager for Regular Users ............................ 42
Features of Regular Users’ Windows ................................................ 44
Web Manager Menu Options for Regular Users ................................ 45
Using the Devices Screen ................................................................... 45
Accessing a Service Processor’s Console .......................................... 47
Accessing a Device’s Console ........................................................... 48
Managing Power Through a Service Processor ................................. 49
Running Reset on a Service Processor ............................................... 51
Viewing Sensor Data .......................................................................... 51
Viewing and Clearing Event Logs ..................................................... 55
Accessing Native Features on a Service Processor ............................ 57
Accessing the OnBoard Console [Web Manager] ............................. 63
Managing Power Outlets on a Connected IPDU ................................ 65
Using the Outlets Manager Tab to Turn Power On and Off
and Check Power Status ................................................................. 66
Viewing IPDU Information ............................................................ 69
Using the “Software Upgrade” Screen to View the IPDU’s Current
Software Version ............................................................................ 71
Configuring Your Password ............................................................... 72
Chapter 3: Accessing the OnBoard and
Connected Devices..................................................73
Accessing the OnBoard’s Console ..................................................... 75

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Accessing Device Management Features From the OnBoard’s
Console Menu .................................................................................... 77
Accessing the Console of a Device Through the OnBoard’s Console or
By Using SSH .................................................................................... 79
Creating an SSH Tunnel ..................................................................... 82
Creating a VPN Tunnel ...................................................................... 86
Routing Requirements for VPN Connections ................................ 88
IPSec VPN Routing Requirements ............................................. 88
PPTP VPN Routing Requirements ............................................. 88
Summary of VPN-related Requirements for Native IP Access ...... 90
VPN Through IPSec Connections .................................................. 91
PPTP VPN Connections ................................................................. 93
Obtaining and Using One Time Passwords for Dial-ins .................... 97
Appendix A: MindTerm Applet Reference.............99
Java Plug-In Requirements for Using MindTerm ............................ 100
Customizing MindTerm ................................................................... 100
Example MindTerm Window .......................................................... 100
MindTerm Terminal Menu Options ................................................. 101
Using Hot Keys During Console Sessions ....................................... 108
Glossary .................................................................109
Index .......................................................................135

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Figures
Figure 1-1: Secure Path to a Connected Service Processor............. 3
Figure 1-2: Example Graph for Readings From a Fan Sensor....... 28
Figure 2-1: Web Manager Login Screen........................................ 42
Figure 2-2: User Options on the Web Manager............................. 44
Figure 2-3: Devices Web Manager Screen..................................... 46
Figure 2-4: Service Processor Console Example........................... 47
Figure 2-5: Device Console Example............................................ 49
Figure 2-6: Power Web Manager Screen....................................... 50
Figure 2-7: Example Power Status Dialog..................................... 50
Figure 2-8: Sensors Data Loading Message .................................. 52
Figure 2-9: Example of Unformatted Sensor Data ........................ 53
Figure 2-10: Graph Example............................................................ 54
Figure 2-11: Example Event Log Web Manager Screen ................. 56
Figure 2-12: Native IP: Not Available Status .................................. 57
Figure 2-13: Example HP iLO Native Web Interface...................... 60
Figure 2-14: OnBoard Console Login Screen.................................. 63
Figure 2-15: User Menu When Connected to the OnBoard’s
Console........................................................................ 64
Figure 2-16: IPDU Tabs................................................................... 66
Figure 2-17: IPDU Access Failed Message from “Outlets
Manager”..................................................................... 67
Figure 2-18: Access -> IPDU -> Outlets Manager Screen .............. 67
Figure 2-19: Outlets Manager Outlets State Close-up..................... 68
Figure 2-20: View IPDU Info Screen .............................................. 69
Figure 2-21: IPDU “Software Upgrade” Screen on the Web
Manager....................................................................... 71

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Figure 2-22: “Password” Screen...................................................... 72
Figure 3-1: User Shell Menu.......................................................... 77
Figure 3-2: Device Access Menu................................................... 78
Figure 3-3: Service Processor Action Menu.................................. 79
Figure 3-4: OnBoard VPN Example Using IPSec......................... 86
Figure A-1: Root Log into MindTerm Running an SSH
Console Session ........................................................ 101
Figure A-2: Terminal Menu.......................................................... 102

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Tables
Table P-1: Document Organization................................................ xiv
Table P-2: Related Documentation...............................................xvii
Table P-3: Typographic Conventions...........................................xviii
Table P-4: Other Terms and Conventions....................................xviii
Table 1-1: Access-related Security Features..................................... 5
Table 1-2: User Types, Responsibilities, and Default Password ...... 6
Table 1-3: Services and Other Functions Controlled by Security .....
Profiles............................................................................. 9
Table P-2: Console Login Types..................................................... 11
Table P-3: User Shell Default Menu Options ................................. 13
Table 1-1: Options and Command Names for Device
Management .................................................................. 15
Table P-2: Possible Power Management Command Effects........... 18
Table 1-1: Supported Device Types and Management Features..... 19
Table 1-2: Tasks for Creating Tunnels and Obtaining Native IP
Access............................................................................ 26
Table P-2: Sensor Graph Parameters .............................................. 28
Table P-3: Tasks for Managing Devices ......................................... 31
Table 2-1: Supported Browser and JRE Versions........................... 37
Table 2-2: Device Access Menu Options ....................................... 45
Table 2-3: Management Features Accessed Through the Web
Manager......................................................................... 46
Table 2-4: Information on the View IPDU Info Screen.................. 69
Table 3-1: Tasks for Enabling and Using Native IP Access Using
VPN............................................................................... 87
Table 3-2: Tasks for Enabling and Using Native IP Access Using
VPN............................................................................... 90
Table A-1: Console Session Terminal Menu Options ................... 102
Table A-2: Hot Keys Available During Console Sessions ............ 108

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