Raritan SX32 User manual

Installation and
Operations Manual
Dominion SX Series
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CONTENTS i
Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction .................................................................. 1
Dominion SX Overview..............................................................................................................1
Product Photos...........................................................................................................................1
Product Features........................................................................................................................1
Package Contents......................................................................................................................2
Chapter 2: Installation.................................................................... 3
Pre-Configuration Notes.............................................................................................................3
Hardware Installation .................................................................................................................4
Initial Software Configuration.............................................................................................................5
Initial Configuration............................................................................................................................6
Dominion SX......................................................................................................................................7
Deployment..............................................................................................................................10
Chapter 3: Operation .................................................................... 11
Overview ..................................................................................................................................11
Accessing the Remote Device.................................................................................................11
Browser-Based Access....................................................................................................................11
Security Dialog for Console Display.........................................................................................13
Internet Explorer..............................................................................................................................13
Netscape Navigator.........................................................................................................................14
Sending a Break / Null .............................................................................................................14
Chapter 4: Console Features........................................................ 15
Emulator...................................................................................................................................15
Settings............................................................................................................................................15
History .............................................................................................................................................16
Write Access....................................................................................................................................17
Sending a Break/Null.......................................................................................................................18
User List ..........................................................................................................................................19
Close ...............................................................................................................................................20
Edit...........................................................................................................................................21
Tools.........................................................................................................................................22
Start Logging ...................................................................................................................................22
Stop Logging ...................................................................................................................................23
Script........................................................................................................................................24
SecureChat..............................................................................................................................25
Help..........................................................................................................................................26
Help Topics......................................................................................................................................26
About RaritanConsole......................................................................................................................27
Direct Port Access....................................................................................................................28
URL with Password and Username and Port ..................................................................................28
URL with Port Number.....................................................................................................................29
Exit the Application...................................................................................................................30
Dominion SX Management......................................................................................................32
Display.............................................................................................................................................32
Configuration Lock and the Configuration Save Commands ...........................................................33
Update.............................................................................................................................................33
Save and Reload.............................................................................................................................33
Configuration............................................................................................................................35
Report..............................................................................................................................................35
Network ...........................................................................................................................................36
Ports................................................................................................................................................38
Users...............................................................................................................................................40
IP ACL.............................................................................................................................................43
Certificate ........................................................................................................................................48
RADIUS...........................................................................................................................................54
Time.................................................................................................................................................58
Notification.......................................................................................................................................59
Upgrade ...................................................................................................................................63
Reset........................................................................................................................................65
Soft Reset........................................................................................................................................65
Factory Reset ..................................................................................................................................66

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Chapter 5: Using the Command Line Interface with Secure Shell
and Telnet..................................................................................... 69
Secure Shell (SSH) Access .....................................................................................................69
Interactive Session...................................................................................................................69
Command Line Arguments Session: Syntax for initiating a Command Line Session .............78
Port Sharing Using SSH..................................................................................................................79
Chapter 6: Authentication and Authorization .............................. 81
Implementing LDAP Remote Authentication............................................................................81
TACACS+ Server Configuration ..............................................................................................82
Chapter 7: Logging ....................................................................... 85
NFS Per Port Logging Configuration Usage............................................................................85
Name...............................................................................................................................................85
Description.......................................................................................................................................85
NFS Server Setup....................................................................................................................86
Chapter 8: SNMP........................................................................... 87
SNMP Trap Configuration........................................................................................................87
Name...............................................................................................................................................87
Description.......................................................................................................................................87
Chapter 9: System Configuration ................................................. 89
Local Port Access Configuration..............................................................................................89
Name...............................................................................................................................................89
Description.......................................................................................................................................89
Name...............................................................................................................................................90
Description.......................................................................................................................................90
Service (Telnet and SSH) Configuration..................................................................................90
Name...............................................................................................................................................90
Description.......................................................................................................................................90
Appendix A: Specifications .......................................................... 93
Dominion SX Connectivity and Serial Pin-Out Guides ............................................................94
Connectivity Table....................................................................................................................94
Dominion SX Serial Pinouts.....................................................................................................95
Appendix B: System Defaults....................................................... 97
Appendix C: Certificates .............................................................. 99
Certificate.................................................................................................................................99
Certificate Contents.........................................................................................................................99
Certificate Authority .......................................................................................................................100
Installing Dominion SX CA-Root Certificate to a Browser .....................................................101
Installing CA Root for IE Browsers.........................................................................................102
Accept a Certificate (Session-Based)............................................................................................102
Install the Raritan Root Certificate.................................................................................................102
Remove an Accepted Certificate ...................................................................................................105
Install CA Root for Netscape Navigator.................................................................................106
Accept a Certificate (Session-Based)............................................................................................106
Install the Dominion SX Root Certificate........................................................................................107
Remove an Accepted Certificate ...................................................................................................109
Install a Third-Party Root Certificate......................................................................................110
Appendix D: RADIUS Server ....................................................... 113
Overview ................................................................................................................................113
Install and Configure the RADIUS Server for Windows 2000................................................114
Appendix E: Configuring Cisco ACS RADIUS Server.................. 121
Appendix F: RSA ACE/Server Configuration............................... 125
Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)......................................................................130

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Appendix G: Modem Configuration............................................. 131
Client Dialup Networking Configuration.................................................................................131
Windows NT Dialup Networking Configuration......................................................................131
Windows 98 Dialup Networking Configuration.......................................................................133
Windows 2000 Dialup Networking Configuration...................................................................135
Appendix H: TCL Programming Guide........................................ 139
Overview ................................................................................................................................139
TCL Architecture with Target System....................................................................................139
Boot Script Support........................................................................................................................141
File System....................................................................................................................................141
File Directory Structure..................................................................................................................141
File System API through TCL........................................................................................................141
TCL Commands.............................................................................................................................142
Accessing TCL Window.................................................................................................................143
Resetting TCL Interpreter ..............................................................................................................143
Editing TCL Scripts........................................................................................................................143
Executing TCL Scripts...................................................................................................................143
Automatic Execution of a TCL Script upon Power Up....................................................................144
Generating a User Event........................................................................................................145
Extensions to TCL..................................................................................................................146
Basic TCL Server Example....................................................................................................155
Basic CPU Utilization Monitoring Example............................................................................156
TCL Server designed to interact with a TCL user..........................................................................159
Appendix I: Troubleshooting ...................................................... 161
Problems and Suggested Solutions.......................................................................................161
Page Access..................................................................................................................................161
Firewall..........................................................................................................................................162
Login..............................................................................................................................................162
Port Access ...................................................................................................................................163
Upgrade.........................................................................................................................................163
Modem...........................................................................................................................................163
Appendix J: Technical FAQs ...................................................... 165

iv FIGURES
Figures
Figure 1 Dominion SX32 Unit...........................................................................................................................1
Figure 2 Rear Panel of 32-port single power supply model .............................................................................4
Figure 3 Default Settings for Factory Reset Mode...........................................................................................4
Figure 4 Hardware Setup for Initial Software Configuration.............................................................................5
Figure 5 Change Password Screen.................................................................................................................7
Figure 6 Dominion SX User Screen.................................................................................................................7
Figure 7 Time and Date Configuration Screen.................................................................................................8
Figure 8 Network Configuration Screen...........................................................................................................8
Figure 9 Confirm Save Window .......................................................................................................................9
Figure 10 Confirm Reboot Screen ...................................................................................................................9
Figure 11 Confirm Disconnection Screen ........................................................................................................9
Figure 12 Logged off Dominion SX Screen......................................................................................................9
Figure 10 Deployment....................................................................................................................................10
Figure 11 Security Alert Display.....................................................................................................................11
Figure 12 Login Display .................................................................................................................................12
Figure 13 Main Display with Available Ports (32-port unit shown) .................................................................12
Figure 14 Security Dialog in Internet Explorer................................................................................................13
Figure 17 Console Window............................................................................................................................14
Figure 18 Settings Command and Settings Window......................................................................................15
Figure 19 History Command..........................................................................................................................16
Figure 20 Get Write Access Command..........................................................................................................17
Figure 22 User List Command and User List Window ...................................................................................19
Figure 23 Close Command............................................................................................................................20
Figure 24 Edit Commands - Copy, Paste, and Select All Text.......................................................................21
Figure 25 Start Logging Command and Select File Window..........................................................................22
Figure 26 Stop Logging Command................................................................................................................23
Figure 27 Script Shell Command...................................................................................................................24
Figure 28 SecureChat Command and User Chat Window.............................................................................25
Figure 29 Help Topics Command and Help File Window...............................................................................26
Figure 30 Sample of About RaritanConsole Command and About Window ..................................................27
Figure 31 Direct Port Access Initial Display ...................................................................................................28
Figure 32 Security Warning Display...............................................................................................................28
Figure 33 Direct Port Access Display.............................................................................................................29
Figure 34 Invalid Port Number Error Display..................................................................................................29
Figure 35 Save the Changed Configuration Window.....................................................................................30
Figure 36 Exit Confirmation Display...............................................................................................................30
Figure 37 Unit Disconnection Display............................................................................................................31
Figure 38 Display Overview...........................................................................................................................32
Figure 39 Sample Report Display..................................................................................................................35
Figure 40 Sample of Network Configuration Display......................................................................................36
Figure 41 Modem Connection to a Dominion SX unit ....................................................................................38
Figure 42 Port Configuration Display.............................................................................................................38
Figure 43 Port Editing Display........................................................................................................................39
Figure 44 Users Tab Display..........................................................................................................................40
Figure 45 New User Creation.........................................................................................................................41
Figure 46 Sample User Modification Screen..................................................................................................42
Figure 47 Inserting a rule into the browser-based IP ACL configuration screen. ...........................................44
Figure 48 GUI User Interface.........................................................................................................................44
Figure 49 Certificate Tab Display...................................................................................................................48
Figure 50 Certificate Configuration Display....................................................................................................49
Figure 51 Generate Certificate Display..........................................................................................................50

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Figure 52 View Self-Signed Certificate Display..............................................................................................50
Figure 53 Activating Default Certificate..........................................................................................................51
Figure 54 Generate CSR Request Display ....................................................................................................51
Figure 55 CSR Configurable Parameters ......................................................................................................52
Figure 56 View CSR Display..........................................................................................................................52
Figure 57 User Certificate..............................................................................................................................53
Figure 58 Schematic of External Certificate Utilization ..................................................................................53
Figure 59 RADIUS Users Login Mechanism..................................................................................................54
Figure 60 Unsuccessful Login Message Window...........................................................................................55
Figure 61 RADIUS Configuration Display ......................................................................................................56
Figure 62 Current Users List..........................................................................................................................57
Figure 63 Time Configuration Display............................................................................................................58
Figure 64 Notification Display ........................................................................................................................59
Figure 65 New Notification Display................................................................................................................60
Figure 66 Edit Notification Destination...........................................................................................................61
Figure 67 Upgrade Display ............................................................................................................................63
Figure 68 Confirmation for Reset...................................................................................................................65
Figure 69 Confirmation on Users to be Disconnected....................................................................................65
Figure 70 Factory Reset Connector Location.................................................................................................67
Figure 71 Sample SSH Session Screen........................................................................................................79
Figure 72 Administrative Information .............................................................................................................99
Figure 73 Hierarchies of Certificate Authorities............................................................................................100
Figure 74 Schematic Diagram of Certificate Authentication Scheme...........................................................101
Figure 75 Install Session Based Certificate..................................................................................................102
Figure 76 View of CA_ROOT.cer.................................................................................................................103
Figure 77 Certificate Manager Import Wizard ..............................................................................................103
Figure 78 Import Wizard, Select a Certificate Page.....................................................................................104
Figure 79 Certificate Manager Import Wizard, Completion Page.................................................................104
Figure 80 Internet Options Display...............................................................................................................105
Figure 81 Certificate Manager Display.........................................................................................................105
Figure 82 Netscape New Site Certificate Window........................................................................................106
Figure 83 Netscape New Site Certificate Acceptance Window...................................................................106
Figure 84 Viewing the Certificate.................................................................................................................107
Figure 85 Netscape New Type Window.......................................................................................................107
Figure 86 Netscape New Certificate Authority Window................................................................................108
Figure 87 Netscape Web Site Certificates Window......................................................................................109
Figure 88 Certificate Already Exists Alert Window for Netscape..................................................................110
Figure 89 Certificate Signers’ Certificates Window in Netscape ..................................................................110
Figure 90 New Certificate Authority Window in Netscape............................................................................111
Figure 91 Cisco ACS Main Display.............................................................................................................121
Figure 92 Unit Configuration Display ...........................................................................................................121
Figure 93 Interface Configuration Display....................................................................................................122
Figure 94 RADIUS Properties Display.........................................................................................................122
Figure 95 New User Display .......................................................................................................................123
Figure 96 User Properties Display...............................................................................................................123
Figure 97 Launching RSA Administration Application..................................................................................125
Figure 98 Add Agent Host Selection............................................................................................................125
Figure 99 Add Agent Host Display...............................................................................................................126
Figure 100 RADIUS Secret Key Display......................................................................................................126
Figure 101 Add Profile Selection..................................................................................................................127
Figure 102 Add Profile Display.....................................................................................................................127
Figure 103 Add Attribute Display .................................................................................................................128
Figure 104 Add User Display.......................................................................................................................128
Figure 105 Profile Selection Display............................................................................................................129

vi FIGURES
Figure 106 Unit Selection Display per User .................................................................................................129
Figure 107 LDAP Configuration Screen.......................................................................................................130
Figure 108 Dial-Up Networking Display .......................................................................................................131
Figure 109 New Phone Entry Display ..........................................................................................................132
Figure 110 Dial-Up Security Display ............................................................................................................132
Figure 111 Configuring Windows 98 Dialup Networking..............................................................................133
Figure 112 Make New Connection – Connection Name ..............................................................................133
Figure 113 Make New Connection – Complete............................................................................................134
Figure 114 Connect to Window....................................................................................................................134
Figure 115 Windows 2000 Network and Dialup Connections ......................................................................135
Figure 116 Welcome to the Network Connection Wizard.............................................................................135
Figure 117 Network Connection Type..........................................................................................................136
Figure 118 Device Selection........................................................................................................................136
Figure 119 Phone Number to Dial................................................................................................................137
Figure 120 Connection Availability...............................................................................................................137
Figure 121 Network Connection Wizard Completion ...................................................................................138
Figure 124 TCL Architecture........................................................................................................................139
Figure 125 Activating TCL Scripting Window...............................................................................................143

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1
Chapter 1: Introduction
Dominion SX Overview
The Dominion SX Series of Serial over IP Console Servers offers convenient and secure, remote access and
control via LAN/WAN, Internet or Dial-up modem of all networking devices. Dominion SX connects to
any networking device (servers, firewalls, load balancer, etc.) via the serial port and provides the ability to
remotely and securely manage the device using any Web browser. Dominion SX provides a non-intrusive
solution for managing network elements and does not require any software agents to be installed on the
target device.
Product Photos
Dominion SX is a fully configured stand-alone product in a standard 1U high 19” rack mount chassis.
Figure 1 Dominion SX32 Unit
Product Features
Comprehensive Console Management
•Remote Management: Access, monitor, administer, and troubleshoot up to 48 target devices
(depending on model) from any SSH-client Web browser while consuming only one IP address.
•Scripting: Create, store and execute scripts either on demand or on a continuous basis.
•Notification: Create notification messages via email alerts.
•Collaborative Management and Training: Access ports simultaneously; up to 10 users per port at any
time.
•SecureChat™: “Instant message” other SSL users securely and collaborate on device management,
troubleshooting, and training activities.
•Get History: Get up to 64 KB of recent console history to assist with debugging.
•VT100 Console Window: View VT100/ANSI terminal emulation including copy/paste and
record/playback functionality.
•Local port access
•Telnet
•SNMP traps
•SYSLOG
•Logging to NFS Server
•Three Levels of User Access:
−Administrator: Has read and write access to the console window; can modify the configuration of
unit.
−Operator: Has read and write access to the console window; cannot modify the configuration of
unit (except own password).

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−Observer: Has read-only access to the console window; cannot modify the configuration of unit
(except own password).
Strong Security and User-Authentication
•SSHV2 Support.
•Encryption Security: 128-bit Secure Socket Layer (SSL) handshake protocol and RC4 encryption.
•User Authentication Security: Login Name and Password scheme (MD5 Hash) with global Access
Control List (ACL).
•Supports RADIUS (can be configured as a RADIUS client), TACACS+, LDAP, LDAP(S), Microsoft
Active Directory, and NTP.
•Supports User-defined and installable security Certificates.
Reliable Connectivity
•Modem Connectivity: For emergency remote access if the network has failed.
•Target Device Connectivity: Simplified RJ45-based CAT5 cable scheme; serial port adapters are
available from Raritan.
•Local Access for “crash-cart” applications.
Simplified User Experience
•SSH.
•Browser-based Interface: Graphical User Interface provides intuitive access to target devices (click on
the appropriate button to select the desired target device).
•Upgrades: Built-in firmware upgrade capability via FTP/Internet.
•Ability to load specific applications per console port for ease of use; specific applications are available
from Raritan.
Package Contents
Each Dominion SX ships with the following:
•(1) Dominion SX unit with mounting kit (Rack-mount kit is optional on some units)
•(1) Raritan User Manual CD-ROM containing the Dominion SX Installation and Operations Manual
•(1) Printed Dominion SX Quick Setup Guide
•(1) Power cord
•(1) Release Notes
•(1) Packing List page
•(1) RJ45 serial loop-back plug.
•A DB9 Factory Reset Adapter is included on some units (other units have a reset switch, and do not
require an adapter)

CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION 3
Chapter 2: Installation
Beginning with the Dominion SX release 2.5, there are two ways of completing the initial network
installation of the Dominion SX – via Ethernet (with an installation computer), and via a serial cable with a
VT100/equivalent, e.g., a PC with HyperTerminal. Please refer to the Quick Setup Guide for Command
Line/serial cable installation instructions. This section describes the steps necessary to configure Dominion
SX for use on a local area network (LAN). All new Dominion SX units come with default network settings,
illustrated in the table below. Once units are connected to the network, these default settings will allow the
user to configure Dominion SX for normal use.
There are three separate tasks you must complete to use Dominion SX on the network: Hardware
Installation, Initial Software Configuration, and Dominion SX Deployment, usually completed in this order,
and each described in this chapter.
Hardware Installation describes how to connect the Dominion SX unit to a computer to perform the initial
configuration of the unit. This step requires an additional computer that will be used to log into the
Dominion SX unit and configure it for the first time in the next section.
Initial Software Configuration describes how to connect to Dominion SX in its default state and to
configure it for use in a specific network environment.
Dominion SX Deployment describes how to install a Dominion SX unit on the network once the Initial
Software Configuration is complete.
Pre-Configuration Notes
The following list includes information that you will be required to supply to complete the configuration of
the Dominion SX. Obtain all required configuration information prior to performing the configuration steps
outlined below. If you are uncertain of any information, contact your system administrator for assistance.
Network Information:
•Raritan Unit Name: The name of this unit, a generic term for the Dominion SX unit. This can be 64
characters maximum, no minimum, no spaces.
•IP address: The IP address of the unit, as directed by your network administrator.
•IP subnet mask: The IP subnet mask for the unit, as directed by your network administrator.
•IP gateway: The IP gateway for the unit, as directed by your network administrator.
•Port Address: As directed by your network administrator (range is 1024-65536, this port number must
not be used by any other application, check with your network administrator if unsure, or check
IANA’s port/application listing from the Internet) default value is 51000.
•Domain name: Name, such as mycompany.co.jp, is required for SMTP alerts.
The following information is not required for a standalone Dominion SX installation, but is required
for installation with Raritan’s CommandCenter-Secure Gateway. Accept the default port for a
standalone installation. Port for CC discovery: 5000. Please see the CommandCenter-Secure Gateway
User Guide for additional information.

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Hardware Installation
Figure 2 Rear Panel of 32-port single power supply model
Physical Installation of Dominion SX for Initial Configuration:
1. Obtain a computer with a network card and crossover network cable. This computer will be referred to
as the ‘installation computer.’
2. Physically mount the unit in an ergonomically sound manner. The unit is designed to be easily rack-
mounted, and rack mounting is recommended.
3. Connect the crossover network LAN cable to the primary LAN connection on the back of the chassis.
Connect the other end to the network card in the installation computer.
4. Connect the female end of the external power cord to the back of the chassis.
5. Connect the male end of the external power cord to the power supply outlet. Power ON the Dominion
SX unit.
Note: The unit will perform a hardware and firmware self-test and then start the software boot sequence.
The boot sequence takes a short time and is complete when the light illuminates and remains on.
6. Each unit comes with a certain set of configuration defaults henceforth referred to as Factory Reset
Mode. The default network settings for this mode are:
Internet Address (IP) 192.168.0.192
Gateway Address 192.168.0.192
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Port Address 51000
Username admin
Password raritan
Figure 3 Default Settings for Factory Reset Mode
7. Ensure that your installation computer can communicate with IP address 192.168.0.192. First, verify
that the installation computer has the route for 192.168.0.192:
a. On the command line interface of the installation computer, enter the command route print.
b. If 192.168.0.192 is on the gateway list, proceed to the next step. Otherwise, add 192.168.0.192 to
the gateway list: type the following commands into either a DOS or UNIX command line interface
on the installation computer where your browser is running:
i. On a Windows NT/95/98/2000 system: route add 192.168.0.192 <client_host IP address>
Example:
route add 192.168.0.192 15.128.122.12
ii. On a UNIX (incl. Sun Solaris) system: route add 192.168.0.192 <client_host IP address> -
interface
Primary LAN Connection
RJ45 serial ports
Modem
SelfTest and Factory Reset LED
Terminal/Factory Reset (RESERVED)

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Example:
route add 192.168.0.192 15.128.122.12 -interface
8. On the command line interface, type: ping 192.168.0.192.
a. If this command successfully produces a reply from the Dominion SX unit, please proceed to step
9.
b. If this does not produce a reply, verify that the default IP address is entered correctly and there is a
route to that IP address.
9. Use the installation computer to connect to the unit, typing the factory default IP address
192.168.0.192 in the installation computer Web browser’s address line. Once you have reached the
unit’s initial configuration screen, proceed to the Initial Software Configuration section that follows.
Initial Software Configuration
Figure 4 Hardware Setup for Initial Software Configuration
User Information:
This information should be entered for each user, up to 50 user accounts, with at least one administrator for
each Dominion SX unit:
•User Name: 32 characters maximum, one character minimum, spaces permitted.
•Login Name: 255 characters maximum, one character minimum, no spaces.
•User Type:
−Administrator: Can modify configuration of the unit, has read/write access to the console window.
−Operator: Cannot modify configuration of the unit (except own password), has read/write access
to the console window.
−Observer: Cannot modify configuration of the unit (except own password), has read-only access to
the console window.
•Information: Any additional information (text) you want associated with this user. Can be 64
characters maximum, no minimum, spaces permitted.
•Password: Alphanumeric text, 6–16 characters in length, no spaces. The first six characters of the
password must contain at least two alpha and one numeric character; the first four characters cannot be
the same as the user name. Brackets ( < > ) and quotations ( “ ” ) are not allowed.
Dominion SX Unit
Installation
Computer
Browser
Crossover
Network
Cable

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Initial Configuration
1. Disable Proxies in the installation computer Web browser.
Use “no Proxies” or temporarily add 192.168.0.192 to the list of URLs for which no proxy is
configured.
2. Enable Java Applet Execution in the installation computer Web browser.
3. Access the unit through your installation computer Web browser on the same subnet by typing the
URL https://192.168.0.192 into the address/location field.

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Dominion SX
Initial configuration can also be performed through CLI; please see Chapter 4: Console Features,
Factory Reset for additional information.
1. Initially, you must change the administrator password. Access the unit through your Web browser on
an installation computer that is on the same subnet by typing the URL: https://192.168.0.192.
Figure 5 Change Password Screen
2. Type the new password in the New Password field. The default password is raritan.
3. Retype to confirm the password in the Re-enter Password field and click [Change] to register the
new password. The Dominion SX user window appears. Please note that if this password is lost, the
unit must be reset to factory default and all user-entered settings will be lost.
Figure 6 Dominion SX User Screen

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4. Click on the [Configuration] button in the left navigation panel to view the Configuration screens, and
then click on the Time tab to configure the current date and time. Features such as certificate
generation depend on the correct Timestamp, used to check the validity period of the certificate. In
addition, the Syslog and NFS logging features also use the system time for time-stamping log entries.
Figure 7 Time and Date Configuration Screen
5. Set the Current Date and Current Time using the drop-down arrows to select the Month, Day, Year,
Hour, Min. and Sec. values.
6. To use NTP (Network Time Protocol), click on the Enable Network Time Protocol check-box and
type a valid IP addresses for the Primary Time Server and, if required, Secondary Time Server.
7. Click on the [Update] button.
8. Click on the [Network] tab to view the Network Configuration screen.
Figure 8 Network Configuration Screen
9. A network administrator typically assigns the values for these parameters. Please enter the following
data – note that all fields are required:
−Raritan Unit Name: Descriptive name for this unit
−IP Address: Network address for this unit
−Subnet Mask: Subnet mask for the network where this unit will reside
−IP Gateway: Default gateway for this unit
−Port Address: Default application communication port – if accessing the unit through a firewall,
the TCP port specified during installation must be open.
−Terminal Type: Terminal emulation type; fixed VT100/ANSI
10. Click on the [Update] button.

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11. Click on the [Save] button. A confirmation window will appear; click [OK] to accept all data, or click
[Cancel] to return to the Configuration screens.
Figure 9 Confirm Save Window
12. If you click [OK], Dominion SX must reboot. A confirmation window will appear; click [OK] to
reboot the SX, or click [Cancel] to return to the Configuration screens.
Figure 10 Confirm Reboot Screen
13. Dominion SX will automatically disconnect to update the configuration. A confirmation window will
appear; click [OK].
Figure 11 Confirm Disconnection Screen
Figure 12 Logged off Dominion SX Screen
14. Dominion SX will restart; once you see the Login screen, log into the unit and begin using Dominion
SX as described starting in Chapter 3: Operation.

10 DOMINION SX INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL
Deployment
After the Initial Software Configuration phase, a Dominion SX unit is configured for operation on the LAN.
Figure 10 Deployment
1. Ensure that you have an Ethernet cable connected to the network for use with the unit.
2. Physically mount the unit in an ergonomically sound manner.
3. Connect the LAN cable to the primary LAN connection on the back of the chassis. Connect and/or
verify that the other end of the cable is connected to the proper network. If the unit has a failover
module, connect the secondary network LAN connection as well.
4. Connect the female end of the external power cord to the back of the chassis.
5. Serial Connection to Target Devices: This manual contains detailed information on connecting the
Dominion SX unit to the console port of target devices.
6. Modem Connection (optional): Connect a phone line to the modem port. Remember to write down
the phone number for this line, as it will be necessary later when the user configures a client for dialup
networking.
7. Connect the male end of the external power cord to the power supply outlet and power ON the
Dominion SX unit.
Note: The unit will perform a hardware and firmware self-test and then start the software boot sequence.
The boot sequence takes a short time and is complete when the light illuminates and remains on.
8. Perform a quick connectivity check by connecting to the device using either IE or Netscape. In the
address line, enter https://<IPAddress> where IPAddress is the IP address of the unit as previously
configured. The login display should appear verifying that the unit has been properly configured and
can be accessed from the network.
9. Enter the Configuration window and enter the various configuration parameters for each console port.
Enter specific operational parameters for the unit (please see Chapter 4: Console Features for
additional information).
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