Cyclades AlterPath KVM User manual

Use this guide to install and configure the Cyclades AlterPath KVM and related Cyclades AlterPath
products. For detailed information on KVM refer to the AlterPath KVM Installation, Administration, and
User’s Guide located at http://cyclades.com/support/downloads.php,or on the documentation CD shipped
with the product.
Important Preconfiguration Requirements
You must complete the following tasks after the basic network configuration is performed. See “Perform
Basic Network Configuration” on page 5.
TChange the default root password.
For security reasons, it is strongly recommended that you change the default root password as soon as
possible. To change the default root password, enter the “passwd” command in the console shell, and
enter a new password when prompted. Execute the “saveconf” command to save the new password to
flash memory.
TLogin to the Web Manager and select a Security Profile.
A Security Profile must be selected to complete the initial setup. Security is dependent on policy and is
Configurable to fit in environments with varying levels of Security. Cyclades provides three pre-set
Security Levels; Secure, Moderate, and Open. In addition, the ability to set a Custom Security Profile.
Security Profiles
1. Secure - The Secure profile disables all protocols except SSHv2 and HTTPS. SSH root access is not
allowed.
2. Moderate (Default) - The Moderate profile is the recommended security level. This profile enables
SSHv1, SSHv2, HTTP, HTTPS, and Telnet. In addition, ICMP and HTTP redirection to HTTPS are
enabled.
3. Open - The Open profile enables all services such as Telnet, SSHv1, SSHv2, HTTP, HTTPS, SNMP,
RPC, ICMP, and Telnet.
4. Custom - The Custom profile opens up a dialog box to allow custom configuration of individual
protocols and services.
For detailed information refer to AlterPath KVM Installation, Administration, and User’s Guide,
Chapter 4 “Security Profiles”.
KVM login: root
Password: cyclades
[root@KVM root]# passwd
New password:******
Re-enter new password:******
[root@KVM root]# saveconf
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KVM Connections
The following graphic illustrates the connections that can be made to the AlterPath KVM. The circled
numbers in the graphic correspond to the circled numbers in the list of steps in the table below.
The following table lists the basic installation instructions in the order they should be performed. For more-
detailed procedures, see the page number listed for each step.
1Mount the KVM. Page 3
Make an Ethernet connection. Page 3
(Optional) Connect cascaded KVM units to the KVM. Page 3
Connect servers to be managed through the KVM. Page 3
(Optional) Connect AlterPath PMs to the KVM. Page 3
(Optional) Plug servers to be managed through the KVM into an AlterPath PM. Page 4
Make a direct connection to the KVM console, User 1, or User 2 port for network configuration. Page 4
8Power on the KVM and connected devices. Page 4
9Perform basic network configuration through a direct connection to the console, User 1, or User 2 port. Page 5
10 Add users, configure ports, and add in-band servers using the web manager. Page 7
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PS/2 Server
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1.Mount the KVM/netPlus
Obtain a Phillips screwdriver and appropriate nuts and
bolts before starting the following procedure.
1.Decide whether you need to mount the KVM by the
front or back and locate the appropriate sets of holes
on the KVM.
KVMKVM
2.Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws.
3.Use the mounting hardware recommended for your
rack to mount the KVM on a rack.
2.Make an Ethernet Connection
Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on
the KVM to your local area network (LAN).
3.Connect Cascaded KVM Units
to the Primary KVM [Optional]
KVM supports the cascading of four types of secondary
KVM devices: the KVM Analog , the KVM/net, the
KVM/netPlus, and the KVM Expander.
1.Power off all KVM hardware and connected devices.
2.Use a CAT-5 cable to connect from a KVM port on
the primary KVM unit to the User 2 port on the
secondary KVM box.
Warning: In a single user configuration, ensure that the
master KVM is connected to the User 2 port on
a cascaded KVM unit.
3.To connect the primary KVM unit to the User 1 port
of a secondary KVM box:
a.Use a CAT-5 cable to connect a KVM port on the
primary KVM to a KVM Terminator.
b.Connect the Terminator’s VGA and PS/2 or USB
connectors to the User 1 port on the secondary
KVM.
4.Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each secondary KVM
connection to the primary KVM.
5.To Connect a KVM Expander to the Primary KVM,
use a CAT-5 cable to connect the KVM port on the
primary KVM to the User A or the User B port on the
secondary KVM Expander.
Note: To support two concurrent users accessing the
cascaded KVM units, ensure that both of the user
ports (User 1 and User 2 or User A and User B) are
connected to the master unit.
See Chapter 3, “Advanced Installation Procedures” in
the AlterPath KVM Installation, Administration, and
User’s Guide.
4.Connect Computers to KVM
Ports
The KVM components are hot-pluggable, but
components of connected devices, such as the PS/2
keyboard and mouse ports on a computer, may not be
hot-pluggable. Turn off power to all devices before
connecting them. Power on connected devices again
only after the KVM is powered on.
1.Connect the appropriate Terminator for the server to
be connected.
Note: If you are using a PS/2 Terminator make
connections in this order: mouse, keyboard, video.
If you are using a USB Terminator connect the
USB first and then video.
2.To extend the connection from the computer to the
KVM, use an RJ-45 to RJ-45 CAT5 cable up to 500
feet long to connect the Terminator to a KVM port on
the KVM.
3.Repeat the steps for all computers to be connected to
the KVM ports.
4.If this is a first-time installation, go to “Access the
KVM to Perform Basic Network Configuration” on
page 4.
5.Connect AlterPath PMs to the
KVM [Optional]
By daisy-chaining any combination of PM models to
the AUX port on the KVM, you can control up to 128
outlets from one KVM.
1.Use a CAT-5 cable to connect the AUX port on the
KVM to the IN port of your AlterPath PM.
2.To connect multiple PMs to the KVM:
a.Use a CAT-5 cable to connect the OUT port of a
PM that is already connected to the AUX port of a
KVM to the IN port of the next AlterPath PM.
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b.Repeat Step a. until you have connected the desired
number of PMs.
To configure AUX port for power management, see
AlterPath KVM Installation, Administration, and
User’s Guide.
6.Plug KVM Connected Servers
into an AlterPath PM
[Optional]
In order to manage power of servers while connected to
them through KVM ports, the server must be powered
by an AlterPath PM that is connected to the KVM. You
can manage single or dual dual power supplied servers
while connected to the server through a KVM port. See
the Power Management sections in the AlterPath KVM
Installation, Administration, and User’s Guide.
7.Access the KVM to Perform
Basic Network Configuration
To configure network parameters, make a direct
connection to the KVM by doing one of the following:
a.Connect a terminal or computer to the console port
of the KVM to perform the basic network
configuration using a terminal emulation
application such as hyperterminal.
b.Connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the
keyboard, monitor, and mouse connectors on the
KVM.
c.Connect the AlterPath KVM RP to the KVM’s
User 2 port.
TTo Connect to the Console Port
Perform the following steps to connect a computer to
the console port of the KVM. An RJ-45 to DB-9
crossover adapter is included.
1.Connect CAT-5 cable with RJ-45 connector to the
console port on the KVM.
2.Connect the other end of the CAT-5 cable to the DB-9
crossover console adapter that ships with the KVM.
3.Plug the DB-9 console adatper into the DB-9
connector on your computer.
4.Using a terminal emulation program start a session
with the following console port settings:
5.Go to “Power On the KVM and Connected Devices”
on page 4.
TTo Connect to the User 1 Manage-
ment Port
Connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the User 1
port on the back of the KVM.
1.Plug the station's monitor, keyboard, and mouse
cables to the Keyboard, Video, and Mouse
connectors, labelled User 1, on the KVM.
2.Go to “Power On the KVM and Connected Devices”
on page 4.
TTo Connect the KVM RP to the KVM
1.Place the KVM RP on a desk or table up to 500 feet
away from the KVM.
2.Use a CAT-5 cable to connect the Remote User port
on the KVM RP to the User 2 port on the KVM.
3.Connect your monitor, keyboard, and mouse cables to
the User port on the KVM RP.
4.Optionally, connect the KVM RP to your local work
station: Use a KVM cable to connect the VGA port
and PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports on the back of
your PC to the PC VGA port and PS/2 keyboard and
mouse ports on the KVM RP.
5.Plug in the KVM RP’s power cord.
Note: If you performed Step 4, you can skip step 5.The
PC can supply power to the KVM RP.
6.Go to “Power On the KVM and Connected Devices”
on page 4.
8.Power On the KVM and
Connected Devices
1.Make sure the KVM’s power switch is off.
2.Plug in the power cable.
3.Turn on the power switches of the KVM, its
connected devices, and, if needed, the KVM RP.
Serial Speed: 9600 bps Stop Bits: 1
Data Length: 8bits Flow Control: None
Parity: None ANSI emulation

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9.Perform Basic Network
Configuration
You can perform one of the following procedures to
assign a static IP address to the KVM and to specify
other network parameters:
• Use the “wiz” command through a console
connection to the console port.
See “Configuring Network Parameters Using the
“wiz” Command” on page 5.
• Use the OSD through a local KVM connection to the
User 1 or User 2 ports.
See “Configuring Basic Networking Using the OSD”
on page 6.
Before you start, collect the following network
information from your network administrator.
Configuring Network Parameters
Using the “wiz” Command
The following procedure require a hardware connection
between the KVM’s console port and the COM port of a
computer as described under “To Connect to the
Console Port” on page 4.
TTo Log Into the KVM Through the Console
From your terminal emulation application, log into the
console port as “root”.
The default password is “cyclades.” If the password has
been changed from the default use the new password.
TTo Change the Password Through the
Console
If the default password “cyclades” is still in effect,
change the “root” password.
Warning: For security reasons, it is strongly
recommended that you change the default
password “cyclades” as soon as possible.
1.Enter the following command in the terminal
window.
2.Enter a new password when prompted..
3.Issue the “saveconf” command to save the new
password in the flash memory.
TTo Use the wiz Command to Configure
Network Parameters
1.Launch the Configuration Wizard by entering the wiz
command.
2.At the prompt, enter nto change the defaults.
3.Press Enter to accept default hostname, otherwise
enter your own hostname.
4.Press Enter to disable DHCP.
5.Enter a public IP address to assign to the KVM.
6.Enter the domain name.
Hostname:
KVM’s public IP address:
Domain name:
DNS server’s IP address:
Gateway IP address:
Network mask:
KVM’s MAC address:
NTP server’ IP address:
KVM login: root
Password: cyclades
[root@KVM /]# passwd
New password: new_password
Re-enter new password: new_password
Password changed
[root@KVM /]# saveconf
[root@KVM /]# wiz
Set to defaults (y/n)[n]: n
Hostname [KVM]: kvm_hostname
Do you want to use DHCP to
automatically assign an IP for your
system? (y/n)[n]: n
System IP[192.168.160.10]:
public_IP_address
Domain name[cyclades.com]:
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7.Enter the IP address of the DNS (domain name)
server.
8.Enter the IP address for the gateway.
9.Enter the netmask for the subnetwork.
10.Review the network configuration parameters, as
shown in the following screen example. The values
shown are for example only.
11.Enter yif the parameters shown are correct, or press
Enter to return to the “wiz” command and make any
necessary changes.
12.The following prompt appears when “y” is entered.
13.Enter yto save the configuration to flash memory.
The following prompt appears.
14.To display the saved configuration, enter the
ifconfig command.
Configuring Basic Networking Using
the OSD
This procedure requires a hardware connection between
the KVM’s User 1 port and a local monitor, keyboard,
and mouse. After the KVM and monitor are powered
on, the following OSD login screen appears.
TTo Log Into the OSD
1.On the OSD login screen, enter “admin” as the Login
name.
2.Enter the password and press Enter. The default
password is “cyclades.” If the password has been
changed from the default, use the current password.
3.If you are performing an initial configuration of basic
networking parameters, go to “To Change Default
Password Using the OSD” on page 6; otherwise, go
to “To Configure Network Parameters Using the
OSD” on page 6.
TTo Change Default Password Using the
OSD
1.Log into the OSD.
2.From the Main Menu, select the Configure option.
3.From the Configure Menu, select the Users and
Groups option.
4.From the list of users on the User Database screen,
select the admin username.
5.On the “Enter the Password” screen, enter the new
password.
6.On the password confirmation window, re-enter the
password.
7.Select OK.
TTo Configure Network Parameters Using
the OSD
1.From the OSD Main Menu, go to Configure >
Network.
2.Disable DHCP to assign a static IP address to the
KVM.
3.Enter the IP address for the KVM.
4.Enter the netmask (in the form 255.255.255.0).
5.Enter the IP address for the gateway.
6.Enter the IP address for the DNS server.
7.Enter the domain name.
8.Enter the hostname for the KVM and save the
changes to complete the basic network configuration.
Primary DNS Server[192.168.44.21] :
DNS_server_IP_address
Gateway IP[eth0] :
gateway_IP_address
Network Mask[#] : netmask
Current configuration:
Hostname : kvm
DHCP : disabled
System IP : 192.168.45.32
Domain name : cyclades.com
PrimaryDNSServer:192.168.44.21
Gateway IP : 198.168.44.1
Network Mask : 255.255.252.0
Are all these parameters correct?
(y/n) [n] :
Do you want to activate your
configurations now? (y/n) [y] : y
Do you want to save your
configuration to flash? (y/n)[n]: y

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TTo Set the Time and Date Using the OSD
1.From the Main menu of the OSD, go to Configure.
2.Select Date/time.
3.To enable the NTP time and date server, do the
following.
a.On the Date/time conf. form, select the “enabled”
option.
b.Enter the IP address of the NTP server.
c.Save the changes.
4.To enter the date and time manually, do the following.
a.On the Date/time conf. form, select disabled.
b.Enter the date in the format shown and press Enter.
c.Enter the time in the format shown and save the
changes.
10.Add Users, Configure Ports,
and Add In-band Servers
Using the Web Manager
Connect to the Web Manager by entering the IP address
of the KVM in a supported browser. The “admin” user
can administer the KVM through the Web Manager.
For more information on the KVM, see the chapters in
the AlterPath KVM Installation, Administration, and
User’s Guide that are listed below.
• Prerequisites for using the Web Manager – Chapter 1,
“Introduction”
• How to use the Web Manager to add users and
configure ports – Chapter 4, “Web Manager for
Administrators”
• How to install external modems – Chapter 3,
“Advanced Installation Procedures”
• How to access servers and devices that are connected
to the KVM – Chapter 6, “Accessing Connected
Devices”
• How to use the Web Manager to manage power and
to change your user password – Chapter 5, “Web
Manager for Regular Users”

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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
Part Number: PAC0267
Release Date: May 2006
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