Lantronix SLC 8000 Series User manual

Part Number 900-704-R
Revision B October 2014
SLC™ 8000
Advanced Console Manager
User Guide

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Copyright & Trademark
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Disclaimer & Revisions
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contained in this document are subject to change without notice.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the
user, at his or her own expense, will be required to take whatever measures may be required to
correct the interference.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A
digital device 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 this User Guide, may
cause interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
Changes or modifications made to this device that are not explicitly approved by Lantronix will void
the user's authority to operate this device.
Revision History
Date Rev. Comments
March 2014 A Preliminary release.
October 2014 B Initial document for firmware release 7.1.0.0.

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Table of Contents
Copyright & Trademark ______________________________________________________2
Warranty _________________________________________________________________2
Open Source Software ______________________________________________________2
Contacts _________________________________________________________________2
Disclaimer & Revisions ______________________________________________________3
Revision History ___________________________________________________________3
List of Tables ____________________________________________________________13
List of Figures ____________________________________________________________14
1: About this Guide 17
Purpose and Audience _____________________________________________________17
Summary of Chapters ______________________________________________________17
Additional Documentation ___________________________________________________18
2: Introduction 19
Features ________________________________________________________________19
Console Management __________________________________________________19
Power _______________________________________________________________19
Models __________________________________________________________________20
System Features __________________________________________________________20
Protocols Supported ____________________________________________________21
Access Control ________________________________________________________21
Device Port Buffer _____________________________________________________22
Configuration Options ___________________________________________________22
Hardware Features ________________________________________________________22
Serial Port Interfaces ___________________________________________________23
Network Connections ___________________________________________________24
USB Interface _________________________________________________________25
Memory Card Port _____________________________________________________25
Internal Modem ________________________________________________________26
3: Installation 27
What's in the Box _________________________________________________________27
Product Information Label _______________________________________________27
Technical Specifications ____________________________________________________28
Physical Installation ________________________________________________________29
Connecting to a Device Port ______________________________________________29
Modular Expansion for I/O Module _________________________________________31
Connecting to Network Ports _____________________________________________31

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Connecting Terminals ___________________________________________________31
AC Input _____________________________________________________________32
Modem Installation _____________________________________________________33
Battery Replacement ___________________________________________________35
4: Quick Setup 39
Recommendations ________________________________________________________39
IP Address _______________________________________________________________39
Method #1 Using the Front Panel Display _______________________________________40
Front Panel LCD Display and Keypads _____________________________________40
Navigating ____________________________________________________________40
Entering the Settings ___________________________________________________42
Restoring Factory Defaults _______________________________________________43
Method #2 Quick Setup on the Web Page ______________________________________43
Network Settings ______________________________________________________45
Date & Time Settings ___________________________________________________45
Administrator Settings __________________________________________________46
Method #3 Quick Setup on the Command Line Interface ___________________________46
Next Step _______________________________________________________________49
5: Web and Command Line Interfaces 50
Web Manager ____________________________________________________________50
Logging in ____________________________________________________________52
Logging Out __________________________________________________________53
Web Page Help _______________________________________________________53
Command Line Interface ____________________________________________________53
Logging In ____________________________________________________________53
Logging Out __________________________________________________________54
Command Syntax ______________________________________________________54
Command Line Help ____________________________________________________54
Tips _________________________________________________________________54
General CLI Commands _________________________________________________55
6: Basic Parameters 57
Requirements ____________________________________________________________57
Ethernet Interfaces (Eth1 and Eth2) ________________________________________59
Gateway _____________________________________________________________60
Hostname & Name Servers ______________________________________________60
DNS Servers __________________________________________________________61
DHCP-Acquired DNS Servers ____________________________________________61
TCP Keepalive Parameters ______________________________________________61
Ethernet Counters _____________________________________________________61

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Network Commands ____________________________________________________61
IP Filter _________________________________________________________________63
Viewing IP Filters ______________________________________________________63
Mapping Rulesets ______________________________________________________63
Enabling IP Filters _____________________________________________________64
Configuring IP Filters ___________________________________________________64
Rule Parameters _______________________________________________________65
Updating an IP Filter ____________________________________________________67
Deleting an IP Filter ____________________________________________________67
IP Filter Commands _______________________________________________________67
Routing _________________________________________________________________68
Dynamic Routing ______________________________________________________68
Static Routing _________________________________________________________69
Equivalent Routing Commands ___________________________________________69
VPN ____________________________________________________________________69
Configuring an IPsec VPN Tunnel through the CLI ________________________________72
Security _________________________________________________________________73
7: Services 75
System Logging and Other Services ___________________________________________75
SSH/Telnet/Logging _______________________________________________________76
System Logging _______________________________________________________76
Audit Log ____________________________________________________________77
SMTP _______________________________________________________________77
SSH ________________________________________________________________77
Telnet _______________________________________________________________78
Web SSH/Web Telnet Settings ___________________________________________78
Phone Home __________________________________________________________78
SNMP __________________________________________________________________78
Communities __________________________________________________________80
Version 3 ____________________________________________________________80
V3 Read-Only User ____________________________________________________81
V3 Read-Write User ____________________________________________________81
SNMP, SSH, Telnet, and Logging Commands ________________________________81
NFS and SMB/CIFS _______________________________________________________82
SMB/CIFS Share ______________________________________________________83
NFS and SMB/CIFS Commands __________________________________________84
Secure Lantronix Network ___________________________________________________85
Secure Lantronix Network Commands ______________________________________89
Date and Time ____________________________________________________________90
Date and Time Commands _______________________________________________92
Web Server ______________________________________________________________93
Admin Web Commands _________________________________________________94

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Services - Web Sessions ________________________________________________95
Services - SSL Certificate ________________________________________________96
Web Server Commands _________________________________________________98
iGoogle Gadgets __________________________________________________________98
8: Device Ports 100
Connection Methods ______________________________________________________100
Permissions _____________________________________________________________100
I/O Modules _____________________________________________________________101
Device Status ___________________________________________________________102
Device Ports ____________________________________________________________103
Telnet/SSH/TCP in Port Numbers ________________________________________104
Global Commands ____________________________________________________104
Device Ports - Settings ____________________________________________________105
Device Port Settings ___________________________________________________107
IP Settings __________________________________________________________107
Data Settings ________________________________________________________108
Hardware Signal Triggers _______________________________________________109
Modem Settings (Device Ports) __________________________________________109
Modem Settings: Text Mode _____________________________________________110
Modem Settings: PPP Mode ____________________________________________110
Port Status and Counters _______________________________________________112
Device Ports - SLP / ServerTech CDU Device _______________________________112
Status/Info __________________________________________________________114
Commands __________________________________________________________114
Device Port - Sensorsoft Device __________________________________________114
Device Port Commands ________________________________________________115
Device Commands ____________________________________________________117
Interacting with a Device Port _______________________________________________118
Device Ports - Logging ____________________________________________________119
Local Logging ________________________________________________________119
NFS File Logging _____________________________________________________119
USB and SD Card Logging ______________________________________________120
Email/SNMP Notification _______________________________________________120
Sylog Logging ________________________________________________________120
Local Logging ________________________________________________________121
Email/Traps _________________________________________________________121
Log Viewing Attributes _________________________________________________123
NFS File Logging _____________________________________________________123
USB / SD Card Logging ________________________________________________123
Syslog Logging _______________________________________________________123
Logging Commands ___________________________________________________124
Console Port ____________________________________________________________125

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Console Port Commands _______________________________________________126
Internal Modem Settings ___________________________________________________126
Setting Up Internal Modem Storage _______________________________________127
Host Lists ______________________________________________________________130
Host Parameters ______________________________________________________131
Host Parameters ______________________________________________________133
Host List Commands __________________________________________________134
Scripts _________________________________________________________________135
Scripts ______________________________________________________________137
User Rights __________________________________________________________138
Batch Script Syntax ___________________________________________________139
Interface Script Syntax _________________________________________________140
Primary Commands ___________________________________________________141
Secondary Commands _________________________________________________142
Control Flow Commands _______________________________________________144
Sample Scripts _______________________________________________________145
Batch Script—SLC CLI _________________________________________________147
Sites __________________________________________________________________149
Modem Dialing States _____________________________________________________152
Dial In ______________________________________________________________152
Dial-back ____________________________________________________________153
Dial-on-demand ______________________________________________________153
Dial-in & Dial-on-demand _______________________________________________154
Dial-back & Dial-on-demand _____________________________________________154
CBCP Server ________________________________________________________155
9: USB/SD Card Port 157
Set Up of USB/SD Card Storage ____________________________________________157
Data Settings ________________________________________________________161
Modem Settings ______________________________________________________161
Text Mode ___________________________________________________________162
PPP Mode __________________________________________________________163
IP Settings __________________________________________________________164
Manage Files ____________________________________________________________164
USB Commands _________________________________________________________165
SD Card Commands ______________________________________________________165
10: Connections 166
Typical Setup Scenarios for the SLC Unit ______________________________________166
Terminal Server ______________________________________________________166
Remote Access Server _________________________________________________167
Reverse Terminal Server _______________________________________________167
Multiport Device Server ________________________________________________168

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Console Server _______________________________________________________168
Connection Configuration _______________________________________________169
Connection Commands ________________________________________________171
11: User Authentication 174
Authentication Commands ______________________________________________176
User Rights _____________________________________________________________177
Local and Remote User Settings ____________________________________________178
Adding, Editing or Deleting a User ________________________________________179
Shortcut ____________________________________________________________183
Local Users Commands ________________________________________________183
Local User Rights Commands ___________________________________________184
Remote User Commands _______________________________________________185
Parameters __________________________________________________________185
NIS ___________________________________________________________________186
NIS Commands ______________________________________________________189
LDAP __________________________________________________________________190
LDAP Commands _____________________________________________________194
RADIUS ________________________________________________________________196
RADIUS Commands ___________________________________________________199
User Attributes & Permissions from LDAP Schema or RADIUS VSA _____________200
Kerberos _______________________________________________________________201
Kerberos Commands __________________________________________________204
TACACS+ ______________________________________________________________205
TACACS+ Commands _________________________________________________208
Groups ________________________________________________________________209
SSH Keys ______________________________________________________________212
Imported Keys _______________________________________________________212
Exported Keys _______________________________________________________213
Imported Keys (SSH In) ________________________________________________215
Host & Login for Import _________________________________________________215
Exported Keys (SSH Out) _______________________________________________215
Host and Login for Export _______________________________________________216
SSH Commands ______________________________________________________218
Custom Menus __________________________________________________________220
Custom User Menu Commands __________________________________________223
12: Maintenance 227
Firmware & Configurations _________________________________________________227
Internal Temperature __________________________________________________229
Site Information ______________________________________________________229
SLC Firmware ________________________________________________________229
Boot Banks __________________________________________________________230

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Load Firmware Via Options _____________________________________________230
Configuration Management _____________________________________________231
Manage Files ________________________________________________________232
Administrative Commands ______________________________________________232
System Logs _________________________________________________________235
System Log Command _________________________________________________236
Audit Log _______________________________________________________________237
Email Log ______________________________________________________________239
Diagnostics _____________________________________________________________240
Diagnostic Commands _________________________________________________241
Status/Reports __________________________________________________________244
View Report _________________________________________________________245
Status Commands ____________________________________________________246
Emailing Logs and Reports _________________________________________________246
Events _________________________________________________________________249
Events Commands ____________________________________________________250
LCD/Keypad ____________________________________________________________251
LCD/Keypad Commands _______________________________________________253
Banners ________________________________________________________________253
Banner Commands ____________________________________________________254
13: Application Examples 255
Telnet/SSH to a Remote Device __________________________________________255
Dial-in (Text Mode) to a Remote Device _______________________________________257
Local Serial Connection to Network Device via Telnet ____________________________258
14: Command Reference 260
Introduction to Commands _________________________________________________260
Command Syntax _____________________________________________________260
Command Line Help ___________________________________________________261
Tips ________________________________________________________________261
Administrative Commands _________________________________________________262
Audit Log Commands _____________________________________________________271
Authentication Commands _________________________________________________272
Kerberos Commands _____________________________________________________273
LDAP Commands ________________________________________________________274
Local Users Commands ___________________________________________________275
NIS Commands __________________________________________________________278
RADIUS Commands ______________________________________________________279
TACACS+ Commands ____________________________________________________280
User Permissions Commands _______________________________________________281
CLI Commands __________________________________________________________284
Connection Commands ____________________________________________________285

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Custom User Menu Commands _____________________________________________289
Date and Time Commands _________________________________________________291
Device Commands _______________________________________________________292
Device Port Commands ___________________________________________________293
Diagnostic Commands ____________________________________________________297
End Device Commands ___________________________________________________300
Events Commands _______________________________________________________301
Group Commands ________________________________________________________302
Host List Commands ______________________________________________________303
Internal Modem Commands ________________________________________________305
IP Filter Commands ______________________________________________________305
Logging Commands ______________________________________________________306
Network Commands ______________________________________________________309
NFS and SMB/CIFS Commands _____________________________________________312
Routing Commands ______________________________________________________313
SD Card Commands ______________________________________________________314
Security Commands ______________________________________________________315
Services Commands ______________________________________________________315
SLC Network Commands __________________________________________________317
SSH Key Commands ____________________________________________________317
Status Commands ________________________________________________________320
System Log Commands ___________________________________________________321
USB Access Commands ___________________________________________________322
USB Storage Commands __________________________________________________322
USB Modem Commands __________________________________________________324
VPN Commands _________________________________________________________325
Appendix A: Security Considerations 328
Security Practice _________________________________________________________328
Factors Affecting Security __________________________________________________328
Appendix B: Safety Information 329
Safety Precautions _______________________________________________________329
Cover ______________________________________________________________329
Power Plug __________________________________________________________329
Input Supply _________________________________________________________329
Grounding ___________________________________________________________329
Fuses ______________________________________________________________329
Rack _______________________________________________________________330
Port Connections _____________________________________________________330

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Appendix C: Adapters and Pinouts 331
Appendix D: Protocol Glossary 334
Appendix E: Compliance Information 336

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List of Tables
Table 2-5 Console (DTE) Port Pinout ________________________________________________23
Table 3-1 Part Numbers and Descriptions _____________________________________________27
Table 3-2 SLC Technical Specifications ______________________________________________28
Table 3-4 Console Port and Device Port (DTE) - Reverse Pinout Disabled ___________________30
Table 3-5 Device Port (DCE) - Reverse Pinout Enabled __________________________________30
Table 3-6 Available I/O Configurations _______________________________________________31
Table 4-1 Methods of Assigning an IP Address _________________________________________39
Table 4-3 LCD Arrow Keypad Actions ________________________________________________41
Table 4-4 Front Panel Setup Options with Associated Parameters __________________________41
Table 5-2 CLI Keyboard Shortcuts ___________________________________________________56
Table 8-1 Supported I/O Module Configurations _______________________________________101
Table 8-6 Port Status and Counters _________________________________________________112
Table 8-16 Definitions ___________________________________________________________140
Table 8-17 Primary Commands ____________________________________________________141
Table 8-18 Secondary Commands _________________________________________________143
Table 8-19 Control Flow Commands ________________________________________________144
Table 11-2 User Types and Rights _________________________________________________177
Table 14-1 Actions and Category Options ___________________________________________260

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List of Figures
Figure 2-1 SLC 8048 Unit (Front Side) - Part Number SLC 804812N-01-S ____________________20
Figure 2-2 SLC 8048 Unit (Back Side) - Part Number SLC 804812N-01-S ____________________20
Figure 2-3 Device Ports (Back Side) _________________________________________________23
Figure 2-4 Console Port (Front Side) _________________________________________________23
Figure 2-6 Network Connection _____________________________________________________24
Figure 2-7 Dual USB Ports _________________________________________________________25
Figure 2-8 Memory Card Port _______________________________________________________25
Figure 2-9 Internal Modem Location __________________________________________________26
Figure 3-3 Device Port Connections (Back Side) ________________________________________30
Figure 3-7 AC Power Input _________________________________________________________32
Figure 4-2 Front Panel LCD Display and Five Button Keypad (Enter, Up, Down, Left, Right) ______40
Figure 4-5 Quick Setup ____________________________________________________________44
Figure 4-6 Home _________________________________________________________________44
Figure 4-7 Quick Setup Completed in Web Manager _____________________________________46
Figure 4-8 Beginning of Quick Setup Script ____________________________________________47
Figure 4-9 Quick Setup Completed in CLI _____________________________________________48
Figure 5-1 Web Page Layout _______________________________________________________51
Figure 6-1 Network > Network Settings _______________________________________________58
Figure 6-2 Network > IP Filter ______________________________________________________63
Figure 6-3 Network > IP Filter Ruleset (Adding/Editing Rulesets) ___________________________65
Figure 6-4 Network > Routing _______________________________________________________68
Figure 6-5 Network > VPN _________________________________________________________70
Figure 6-6 Network > Security ______________________________________________________74
Figure 7-1 Services > SSH/Telnet/Logging_____________________________________________76
Figure 7-2 Services > SNMP _______________________________________________________79
Figure 7-3 Services > NFS & SMB/CIFS ______________________________________________83
Figure 7-4 Services > Secure Lantronix Network ________________________________________86
Figure 7-5 IP Address Login Page ___________________________________________________87
Figure 7-6 SSH and Telnet Opening File Popups________________________________________87
Figure 7-7 SSH or Telnet CLI Session ________________________________________________88
Figure 7-8 Disabled Port Number Popup Window _______________________________________88
Figure 7-9 Services > Secure Lantronix Network > Search Options__________________________89
Figure 7-10 Services > Date & Time _________________________________________________91
Figure 7-11 Services > Web Server _________________________________________________93
Figure 7-12 Web Sessions _________________________________________________________96

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Figure 7-13 SSL Certificate_________________________________________________________97
Figure 7-14 iGoogle Gadget Example_________________________________________________99
Figure 8-2 Devices > Device Status _________________________________________________102
Figure 8-3 Devices > Device Ports __________________________________________________103
Figure 8-4 Port Number Bar _______________________________________________________105
Figure 8-5 Device Ports > Settings __________________________________________________106
Figure 8-7 Device Ports > SLP / ServerTech CDU ______________________________________113
Figure 8-8 Devices > Device Ports > Sensorsoft _______________________________________114
Figure 8-9 Devices > Device Ports - Logging __________________________________________121
Figure 8-10 Devices > Console Port _________________________________________________125
Figure 8-11 Devices > Internal Modem_______________________________________________128
Figure 8-12 Devices > Host Lists ___________________________________________________131
Figure 8-13 View Host Lists _______________________________________________________133
Figure 8-14 Devices > Scripts______________________________________________________136
Figure 8-15 Adding or Editing New Scripts ____________________________________________137
Figure 9-1 Devices > USB / SD Card ________________________________________________158
Figure 9-2 Devices > USB > Configure_______________________________________________158
Figure 9-3 Devices > SD Card > Configure ___________________________________________159
Figure 9-4 Devices > USB > Modem ________________________________________________160
Figure 9-5 Firmware and Configurations - Manage Files (Top of Page)______________________164
Figure 10-1 Terminal Server _______________________________________________________167
Figure 10-2 Remote Access Server _________________________________________________167
Figure 10-3 Reverse Terminal Server________________________________________________167
Figure 10-4 Multiport Device Server _________________________________________________168
Figure 10-5 Console Server _______________________________________________________168
Figure 10-6 Devices > Connections _________________________________________________169
Figure 10-7 Current Connections ___________________________________________________170
Figure 11-1 User Authentication > Authentication Methods _______________________________175
Figure 11-3 User Authentication > Local/Remote Users__________________________________178
Figure 11-4 User Authentication > Local/Remote User > Add/Edit User _____________________180
Figure 11-5 User Authentication > NIS _______________________________________________186
Figure 11-6 User Authentication > LDAP _____________________________________________191
Figure 11-7 User Authentication > RADIUS ___________________________________________196
Figure 11-8 User Authentication > Kerberos___________________________________________202
Figure 11-9 User Authentication > TACACS+__________________________________________206
Figure 11-10 User Authentication > Groups ___________________________________________210
Figure 11-11 User Authentication > SSH Keys_________________________________________214
Figure 11-12 Current Host Keys ___________________________________________________217

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Figure 11-13 User Authentication > Custom Menus _____________________________________221
Figure 12-1 Maintenance > Firmware & Configurations __________________________________228
Figure 12-2 Network > Firmware/Config > Manage _____________________________________232
Figure 12-3 Maintenance > System Logs _____________________________________________235
Figure 12-4 System Logs _________________________________________________________236
Figure 12-5 Maintenance > Audit Log________________________________________________238
Figure 12-6 Maintenance > Email Log _______________________________________________239
Figure 12-7 Maintenance > Diagnostics ______________________________________________240
Figure 12-8 Diagnostics Report ____________________________________________________241
Figure 12-9 Maintenance > Status/Reports ___________________________________________244
Figure 12-10 Generated Status/Reports______________________________________________245
Figure 12-11 Emailed Log or Report_________________________________________________247
Figure 12-12 About SLC __________________________________________________________248
Figure 12-13 Maintenance > Events _________________________________________________249
Figure 12-14 Maintenance > LCD/Keypad ____________________________________________252
Figure 12-15 Maintenance > Banners________________________________________________253
Figure 13-1 SLC - Console Manager Configuration _____________________________________255
Figure 13-2 Remote User Connected to a SUN Server via the SLC unit _____________________255
Figure 13-3 Dial-in (Text Mode) to a Remote Device ____________________________________257
Figure 13-4 Local Serial Connection to Network Device via Telnet _________________________258
Figure C-1 RJ45. Receptacle to DB25M DCE Adapter for the SLC unit (PN 200.2066A) ________331
Figure C-2 RJ45 Receptacle to DB25F DCE Adapter for the SLC unit (PN 200.2067A) _________332
Figure C-3 RJ45 Receptacle to DB9M DCE Adapter for the SLC unit (PN 200.2069A)__________332
Figure C-4 RJ45 Receptacle to DB9F DCE Adapter for the SLC unit (PN 200.2070A) __________333

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1: About this Guide
Purpose and Audience
This guide provides the information needed to install, configure, and use the Lantronix® SLC™
8000 Advanced Console Manager. The SLC unit is for IT professionals who must remotely and
securely configure and administer servers, routers, switches, telephone equipment, or other
devices equipped with a serial port for facilities that are typically remote branch offices or
“distributed” IT locations.
Summary of Chapters
The remaining chapters in this guide include:
Chapter Description
Chapter 2: Introduction Describes the SLC 8000 models, their main features, and the protocols they
support.
Chapter 3: Installation Provides technical specifications; describes connection formats and power
supplies; provides instructions for installing the SLC 8000 advanced console
manager in a rack.
Chapter 4: Quick Setup Provides instructions for getting your SLC unit up and running and for
configuring required settings.
Chapter 5: Web and
Command Line Interfaces
Describes the web and command line interfaces available for configuring
the SLC 8000 advanced console manager.
The configuration chapters (6-12) provide detailed instructions for using the
web interface and include equivalent command line interface commands.
Chapter 6: Basic Parameters Provides instructions for configuring network ports, firewall and routing
settings, and VPN.
Chapter 7: Services Provides instructions for enabling and disabling system logging, SSH and
Telnet logins, SNMP, SMTP, and the date and time.
Chapter 8: Device Ports Provides instructions for configuring global device port settings, individual
device port settings, and console port settings.
Chapter 9: USB/SD Card Port Provides instructions for using the USB port.
Chapter 10: Connections Provides instructions for configuring connections and viewing, updating, or
disconnecting a connection.
Chapter 11: User
Authentication
Provides instructions for enabling or disabling methods that authenticate
users who attempt to log in via the web, SSH, Telnet, or the console port.
Provides instructions for creating custom menus.
Chapter 12: Maintenance Provides instructions for upgrading firmware, viewing system logs and
diagnostics, generating reports, and defining events. Includes information
about web pages and commands used to shut down and reboot the SLC
8000 advanced console manager.
Chapter 13: Application
Examples
Shows how to set up and use the SLC unit in three different configurations.
Chapter 14: Command
Reference
Lists and describes all of the commands available on the SLC command line
interface

1: About this Guide
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Additional Documentation
Visit the Lantronix Web site at www.lantronix.com/support/documentation for the latest
documentation and the following additional documentation.
Appendix A: Security
Considerations
Provides tips for enhancing SLC security.
Appendix B: Safety
Information
Lists safety precautions for using the SLC 8000 advanced console
manager.
Appendix C: Adapters and
Pinouts
Includes adapter pinout diagrams.
Appendix D: Protocol
Glossary
Lists the protocols supported by the SLC unit with brief descriptions.
Appendix E: Compliance
Information
Provides information about the SLC 8000 advanced console manager’s
compliance with industry standards.
Document Description
SLC 8000 Advanced Console Manager
Quick Start
Describes the steps for getting the SLC unit up and running.
SLC 8000 Advanced Console Manager
Online Help for the Command Line
Reference
Provides online help for configuring the SLC 8000
advanced console manager using commands.
SLC 8000 Advanced Console Manager
Online Help for the Web Interface
Provides online help for configuring the SLC 8000
advanced console manager using the web page.
Chapter (continued) Description

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2: Introduction
The SLC 8000 advanced console manager enables IT system administrators to manage remote
servers and IT infrastructure equipment securely over the Internet.
IT equipment can be configured, administered, and managed in a variety of ways, but most
devices have one method in common: an RS-232 serial port, sometimes called a console,
auxiliary, or management port. These ports are often accessed directly by connecting a terminal or
laptop to them, meaning that the administrator must be in the same physical location as the
equipment. The SLC 8000 advanced console manager gives the administrator a way to access
them remotely from anywhere there is a network or modem connection.
Many types of equipment can be accessed and administered using console managers including:
Servers: Unix, Linux, Windows, and others.
Networking equipment: Routers, switches, storage networking.
Telecom: PBX, voice switches.
Other systems with serial interfaces: Heating/cooling systems, security/building access
systems, UPS, medial devices.
The key benefits of using console managers:
Saves money: Enables remote management and troubleshooting without sending a
technician onsite. Reduces travel costs and downtime costs.
Saves time: Provides instant access and reduces response time, improving efficiency.
Simplifies access: Enables you to access equipment securely and remotely after hours and
on weekends and holidays—without having to schedule visits or arrange for off-hour access.
Protects assets: Security features provide encryption, authentication, authorization, and
firewall features to protect your IT infrastructure while providing flexible remote access.
The SLC advanced console manager provides features such as convenient text menu
systems, break-safe operation, port buffering (logging), remote authentication, and Secure
Shell (SSH) access. Dial-up modem support ensures access when the network is not
available.
Features
Console Management
Up to 48 RS-232 serial ports for console connectivity
Enables system administrators to remotely manage devices with serial console ports, e.g.,
Linux, Unix, and recent versions of Windows servers, routers, telecom, and switches with RS-
232C (now EIA-232) compatible serial consoles in a 1U-tall rack space. All models have two
Ethernet ports called Eth1 and Eth2 in this document.
Provides data logging, monitoring, and secure access control via the Internet
Power
Universal AC power input (100-240V, 50/60 Hz)
Convection cooled, silent operation, low power consumption

2: Introduction
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Models
SLC 8048 has the following hardware components:
SLC Chassis: The SLC 8000 advanced console manager has a 1U tall, self-contained rack-
mountable chassis.
Serial Device Ports: Up to forty-eight serial RS-232C (EIA-232) device ports are for remote
console management of the attached equipment. These match the RJ45 pin-outs of the
console ports of many popular devices found in a network environment, and where different
can be converted using Lantronix adapters. See Appendix C: Adapters and Pinouts on page
331 for more information on serial adapters and pin-outs.
Network Ports: The SLC unit has two 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet ports (referred to in this
user guide as Eth1 and Eth2)
Console Port: The SLC has a front panel serial console port (RJ45).
SLC 8000 advanced console manager also includes two USB type A ports in the front panel.
Figure 2-1 SLC 8048 Unit (Front Side) - Part Number SLC 804812N-01-S
Figure 2-2 SLC 8048 Unit (Back Side) - Part Number SLC 804812N-01-S
System Features
The SLC 8000 firmware has the following basic capabilities:
Software reversible device port pinouts
Connects up to 48 RS-232 serial consoles