Lantronix SecureLinx User manual

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SecureLinx™SLC Console Managers Quick Start Guide
SecureLinx™SLC Console Managers

SECURELINX™SLC CONSOLE MANAGERS
QUICK START CONTENTS
System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
What’s in the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Connecting to the SLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Installing the SLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
IP Addressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Configuring Network (IP) Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Logging in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9
Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
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WHAT’S INTHE BOX
In addition to the SLC,the box contains the following items:
PART # COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
ADAPTERS:
200.2066A Adapter:DB25M (DCE) to RJ45,Sun w/ DB25 female
200.2067A Adapter:DB25F (DCE) to RJ45,Sun w/ DB25 male
and some HP9000's
200.2069A Adapter:DB9M (DCE) to RJ45,SGI Onyx
200.2070A Adapter:DB9F (DCE) to RJ45,HP9000,SGI Origin,
IBM RS6000,and PC-based Unix/Linux servers
ADP010104-01 Adapter:RJ45rolledserial,0.1m(0.33 Ft.)forCisco andSunNetra
CABLES:
200.0063 Cable:RJ45 to RJ45,6.6 ft (2 m)
500-153 Cable:Loopback
POWER CORDS:
500-041 For single AC models:one AC power cord
For dual AC models:two AC power cords
083-011 For dual DC models:one accessory kit,each
containing DC plug connectors and instructions
Note: An optional adapter for external modems is also available from Lantronix:
200.2073 Adapter:DB25M (DCE) to RJ45,external modems.
DOCUMENTATION: CD Case with Quick Start Guide and CD-ROM
containing the SecureLinx Console Manager User Guide.
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
SecureLinx Console Managers (SLC) enable IT professionals to
remotely and securely administer servers and networking equipment.
Leveraging the console or emergency management port built into most
servers and networking equipment,the SLC provides remote access anywhere,
anytime.All that’s required is an available console,AUX,or serial port (RS-232)
on the attached equipment.Using in-band management,you can manage
equipment over the network from virtually any place,using familiar tools like
Telnet or Secure Shell (SSH).Out-of-band management provides access from
a local terminal or through an optional PC card or external modem.
The number of RS-232 serial (device) ports included in the unit distinguishes
the specific model.All models feature two 10Base-T/100Base-TX network
connections (RJ45),two PC card slots,and a dedicated console port.
All models are compatible with a variety of equipment,including:
• Servers • Switches
• Routers • UPS systems
• PBX systems •Telecom switches
This Quick Start Guide explains the basics:how to connect and set up
your unit so it will work on the network;how to set up local users;and how
to access device ports.For more detailed information,refer to the User Guide
on the CD-ROM supplied with this product or on the Lantronix website:
www.lantronix.com
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CONNECTING THE SLC
The console port allows a dumb terminal or PC with terminal emulation software
to locally access management functions and connected devices.
Device ports allow simple and flexible
connections to serial devices using
adapters and standard CAT5 cable.
Connect one end of the CAT5 cable to
the device port, and the other end to
an adapter that attaches to the serial
console of the target system.
The default communication parameters for the
device ports and the console port are:
• 9600 baud • 8 data bits • No parity
• 1 stop bit • No flow control
For example, to connect a PC to the console port of the
SLC, you only need the female DB9 adapter (Part #
200.2070A) and a standard CAT5 cable, both of which are
supplied with your unit.
INSTALLING THE SLC
1. Install the unit in a 19-inch rack.
Warning: Be careful not to block the air vents on the sides of the unit. If you
mount it in an enclosed rack, we recommend that the rack have a ventilation fan.
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2. Connect equipment to the numbered device ports on the back of
the unit using the appropriate cables and adapters.
3. Install any PC cards you intend to use (optional). If you install a
modem card, connect to the phone line.
4. Connect the unit to the network through top of network port #1.
5. Connect the power cord and apply power.
6. Wait about a minute and a half for the boot process to end.
When the boot process ends, the SLC model name and the clock appear
on the LCD display. Detected faults or process messages may also display.
IP ADDRESSING
Both of the SLC network ports (Eth1 and Eth2) default to DHCP-assigned
IP addresses. If you want to assign a different IP address, it must be within
a valid range, unique to your network, and with the same subnet mask as
your workstation.
To configure the SLC, you need the following information:
IP address (if not already assigned): ______ . ______ . ______ . ______
Subnet mask (if not already assigned): ______ . ______ . ______ . ______
Gateway: ______ . ______ . ______ . ______
DNS: ______ . ______ . ______ . ______
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PIN ASSIGNMENTS
CAT5 CABLE CONNECTION
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CONFIGURING NETWORK (IP) SETTINGS
The fastest way to set basic network parameters is by using the front panel
keypad and display.
Note: If you prefer, you can get started by following a Quick Setup script on the
command line interface using Telnet or SSH, or by connecting a terminal directly to
the console (RS-232) port. The web page interface also provides a Quick Setup page.
See Quick Setup in the User Guide for instructions.
•Use the right and left arrow buttons to navigate from one option to another.
•Use the up and down arrow buttons to navigate between parameters within
an option or to increase or decrease a numerical value.
•Use the Enter button in the center to enter or exit editing mode and to save changes.
Note: If no buttons are pressed for 30 seconds, the front panel display times out with-
out accepting unsaved changes and returns to displaying the hostname and clock.
For example, to change the IP settings:
1. Press the right arrow button to display the Network
Settings option and the current IP address.
2. Press the Enter button to go into editing mode.
3. Use the up and down arrow buttons to increment or
decrement the IP address indicated by the cursor.
4. Use the right and left arrow buttons to move to and change the remaining digits
of the IP address. Press the Enter button to exit editing mode when finished.
5. Press the down arrow button to display the Subnet Mask setting.
6. Edit the
Subnet Mask in the same fashion as the IP address and press the down arrow.
7. Edit the Gateway and DNS settings.
8. Press the down arrow after the DNS 3 setting to go to the Save settings?
Yes/No prompt.
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9. Select Yes at the prompt and press Enter to save changes.
Repeat steps 1-8 for the other options (console port and date/time).
Note: Another option, release, is for restoring factory defaults.The default
password for this action is 999999.
After you save the values for your console manager, changes take effect immediately.
LOGGING IN TO THE SLC WEB PAGE
This section includes instructions for accessing both the web page and the
command line interfaces.You can use either method to configure all parameters.
To log in to the SLC web page:
1. Open a web browser
(Netscape 8.1 Navigator and later or Internet 6.0 Explorer
and later).
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2. In the URL field, type https:// followed by the IP address of your SLC.
3. At the first login, enter sysadmin (all lower case) as the user and PASS (all upper
case), the default factory password.
The first time you log in, the SLC Quick Setup page displays. Subsequent logins
display the SLC Home Page. (To display Quick Setup again, click the Quick Setup tab.
4. Do one of the following:
• To bypass the Quick Setup page and go directly to configuring the SLC, click
the Accept default Quick Setup settings checkbox and click Apply.
• Update basic network parameters, if desired, and click Apply.
LOGGING IN TO THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE
To access the command line interface
1. Do one of the following:
• With a network connection, use a Telnet or SSH program to Telnet or SSH to
xx.xx.xx.xx (the IP address in dot quad notation), and press Enter.You should be
at the login prompt. Note: By default, Telnet is disabled.To enable Telnet, use the
Services web page, a serial terminal connection, or an SSH connection
• With a serial terminal connection, when the command line displays, press Enter.
2. Enter sysadmin as the user name and press Enter.
3. Enter PASS as the password and press Enter.The first time you log in, the Quick
Setup script opens automatically. Subsequent logins display the command prompt
only. (To obtain the Quick Setup script again,use the admin quicksetup command.)
Note: Change the default password as soon as possible to prevent access by
unauthorized personnel. Subsequent logins require the username sysadmin
and the appropriate password to log in as system administrator.
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4. If the Quick Setup script displays, update basic network parameters, as desired.
Otherwise, just press Enter until the command prompt displays. By pressing Enter,
you are accepting the current settings.
Notes:
• For general command line interface help, type help command line.
• For help with a specific command, type help followed by the command, for
example, help set network or help admin firmware.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions and technical support, please check our online knowledge base
at www.lantronix.com/support
Lantronix
15353 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618, USA
Phone: [phone] or Fax: [phone]
www.lantronix.com
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