Opengear sd4001 User manual

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SD4001
Quick Start Guide
Thank you for purchasing the SD4001 serial device server. This Quick Start walks you
through installation, configuration and local operation. For more details please refer to
the User Manual on the CDROM.
Step1 Check kit contents
SD4001
serial device server
Quick Start &
CDROM
Universal input
12VDC
power pack
Cisco RJ
adapter
Step 2 Connect the hardware
Plug the power pack into the AC mains and connect the DC power cable to the
12VDC power socket on the SD4001
Connect the SD4001 LAN port to your network
Connect your serial device to the serial port on the DB-9 male connector. With
the RJ adapter you can connect to a Cisco RJ-45 serial console with a UTP cable
By default the SD4001 is configured in RS232 mode (with a vertical jumper in
place on the left hand SEL pins). To set the port in RS422 or RS485 mode you
must remove the jumper and then configure the Signaling Protocol in software
(refer Step 4). The DB9 pin-outs for the modes are:
Pin: Mode: RS232 RS422 RS485
1 DCD DCD+ -
2 RXD RX - -
3 TXD TX + D+
4 DTR DTR+ -
5 GND GND GND
6 DSR RX + -
7 RTS TX - D-
8 CTS DCD- -
9 - DTR- -

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Step 3 Set up the serial device server
The default serial device server IP address is 192.168.0.1 (subnet mask 255.255.255.0 ).
With a web browser on any computer that is LAN connected to the serial device server:
Enter https://192.168.0.1 into the address bar
Note: The LAN connected computer must have an IP address in the same network
range (192.168.0.xxx) as the serial device server. If this is not convenient,
you can use the ARP Ping command to set the IP address (refer User Manual
or online FAQ for details). The serial device server also has its DHCP client
enabled by default, so it will automatically accept any network IP address
assigned by any DHCP server on your network –and will then respond at
both 192.168.0.1 and its DHCP address.
Log in using the default system user name root and the default password
default, a Welcome screen listing the basic configuration steps is displayed
Select System: Administration, enter and confirm a new System Password
and click Apply
To assign your serial device server a static IP address or to permanently enable
DHCP, select System: IP then Network Interface and check DHCP or Static
for Configuration Method
Step 4 Configure serial & network devices
Select Serial & Network: Serial Port which will display the label, mode and
protocol options currently set
To configure the serial port, click Edit

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Configure the Common Settings (Baud Rate, Parity, Data Bits, Stop Bits and
Flow Control) to match those of the serial device being controlled
Set the Signaling Protocol to RS232, RS422 or RS485
By default the serial port is in Console server mode. Refer to the User Manual on
your CDROM for configuring other modes ( Terminal server, SDT, Serial bridging )
In Console Server Settings select the protocols ( Telnet, SSH, TCP, RFC2217,
Unauthenticated telnet ) that are to be used for the data connection to the
device server and the serial port
You may also wish to set the Logging Level which specifies the details of the
communications which will be logged and monitored for this serial port. By
default logging is disabled
Click Apply
Step 5 Add new users
Note: It is recommended that you set up a new Administrator user (in the admin
group with full access privileges) and login as this new user for all ongoing
administration functions (rather than continuing as root ).
For each new user, select Serial & Network: Users & Groups and click Add
User
Enter a Username and enter and confirm a Password,and nominate the
Accessible Hosts and Accessible Ports the user is allowed to access
To grant limited access to the Management Console, check the user Group, to
grant full access to the Management Console, check the admin Group –by
default the user is granted no Management Console access
Click Apply

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Step 6 Advanced configurations
The serial device server offers many more advanced functions including:
The Alerts & Logging: Alerts facility monitors the serial port, user logins and
Managed Devices (network hosts, UPS, PDU, EMD etc). A broad selection of trigger
events (such data patterns, temperature or battery levels) can be specified. When
triggered, a warning email, SMS, Nagios or SNMP alert is sent to a nominated
destination
Extensive management of UPSes and RPCs using open source NUT and Powerman
tools. The Manage: Power facility enables both administrators and regular users
to monitor and control attached PDU power strips, and servers with embedded
IPMI BMCs
Historical logs of all communications with serial and network attached Managed
Devices, system activity, UPS and PDU power status, environmental status, etc.
The level of logging is set as ports and devices are configured, Alerts & Logging:
Port Log allows this history to be saved locally or remotely. Logs can be viewed
from the Status and Manage menus
Please register your product to activate the warranty and to
automatically receive advice of future firmware updates. Go to:
http://opengear.com/product-registration.html
SDT Connector
On the CDROM you will find the SDT Connector software tool. Once you have configured
the serial device server, this tool provides you with secure, point and click access to the
serial device server and all the attached devices.
Refer to the provided SDT Connector Quick Start or the User Manual on your CDROM
for details on remote management of the serial device server and connected devices.
Port Share
On the CDROM you will also find PortShare software which enables applications on your
Windows or Linux PC /server/ virtual server to control serial port devices attached to a
remote SD4001 serial device server.
To use PortShare configure the SD4001 serial port in Console server mode and specify
the appropriate protocol to be used (either RFC2117 or RAW).
Refer to the provided PortShare Quick Start or the User Manual on your CDROM for
more details