Cyclades AlterPath OnBoard Guida di Installazione

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84 AlterPath OnBoard Installation GuideDdaisy-chaining AlterPath PM IPDUs 11, 45DB-9 female to RJ-45 cable 21DB-9 male COM port 21, 32DC models 2, 27,

Index 85installationadvanced 39–45basic 15–38basic tasks 16Internet access 23IP addresses 29default 36DHCP, to access the Web Manager, using 36dynamic

86 AlterPath OnBoard Installation Guideplugs 20portsconsole 12RS-232 12positive wire to DC power 28power cords 19, 26, 27AC 2for Australia, New Zealan

Index 87type 2 PCMCIA card slots 9typographical conventions xivUuninterruptible power supply 26universal power inlets 26UPS 26users 35adding 38VV.9x (

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xiBefore You BeginThis AlterPath OnBoard Installation Guide provides information and procedures for installing the Cyclades™ AlterPath™ OnBoard and

Document Organization xii AlterPath OnBoard Installation Guide2: InstallationDescribes basic installation and lists the contents of the shipping box

Before You Begin xiii Related DocumentsRelated DocumentsBefore installing or using this product, refer to the release notes for important informati

Typographic and Other Conventions xiv AlterPath OnBoard Installation GuideTypographic and Other ConventionsThe following table describes the typogra

Before You Begin xv Additional ResourcesThe following table describes other terms and conventions.Additional ResourcesThe following sections descri

Additional Resources xvi AlterPath OnBoard Installation GuideCyclades Technical TrainingTo learn more about the Cyclades Technical Training Center a

1Chapter 1IntroductionThis chapter describes the available models, the private and public Ethernet ports, LEDs, power options, and all other connect

OnBoard Connectors 2 AlterPath OnBoard Installation GuideOnBoard ConnectorsThe OnBoard is a 1U device that serves as a single access point for admin

Introduction 3 OnBoard ModelsFigure 1-2: OnBoard Front With PCMCIA Card Slots and Two DC Terminal BlocksThe following figure illustrates the back o

© 2006 Cyclades Corporation, all rights reservedInformation in this document is subject to change without notice.The following are registered or regis

Supported Device Types 4 AlterPath OnBoard Installation GuideSupported Device TypesThe private Ethernet ports on the OnBoard can be connected to the

Introduction 5 Supported Device TypesThe following types of service processors are not supported by default but may be made to work: IPMI 2.0, RSA-

LEDs 6 AlterPath OnBoard Installation GuideFigure 1-4: Connecting the OnBoard to DevicesAfter devices are connected to the OnBoard, the administrato

Introduction 7 LEDsFigure 1-5: LEDs for Private Ethernet PortsThe following figure shows a close up view of the labels on the LEDs on the back righ

LEDs 8 AlterPath OnBoard Installation GuideThe LED numbers in the table below correspond to the numbers in Figure 1-6.Table 1-3: LED DescriptionsNum

Introduction 9 PCMCIA Card SlotsPCMCIA Card SlotsTwo PCMCIA type 2 card slots on the front of the OnBoard, as shown in the following figure, offer

Modem Types and Options 10 AlterPath OnBoard Installation GuideAfter inserting the PCMCIA card into the OnBoard, the administrator must configure th

Introduction 11 IPDU Power Management OptionsIPDU Power Management OptionsAlterPath Power Management (PM) intelligent power distribution units (IPD

Console Port 12 AlterPath OnBoard Installation GuideAfter an IPDU is connected to the OnBoard, AC-powered devices of any type can be plugged into th

Introduction 13 Authentication Server OptionsAuthentication Server OptionsThe administrator chooses a type of authentication to use for accessing t

iiiContentsBefore You Begin ...xiAudience ...

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15Chapter 2InstallationThis chapter covers the topics listed in the following table.The following figure illustrates connections on the front and ba

Basic Installation Procedures 16 AlterPath OnBoard Installation GuideBasic Installation ProceduresThe following table lists the basic tasks for inst

Installation 17 Basic Installation ProceduresFor how to perform optional advanced procedures [connecting PCMCIA cards, AlterPath PM intelligent powe

Shipping Box Contents 18 AlterPath OnBoard Installation GuideShipping Box ContentsThe shipping box contains the AlterPath OnBoard along with the ite

Installation 19 Shipping Box Contents4. For AC models, an AC power cable. For DC models, you must wire the OnBoard to your own DC power source. See

Shipping Box Contents 20 AlterPath OnBoard Installation GuideCAB0056/CAB0104Rectangular blade plug.UK, Ireland, and other countries.CAB0278 Flat bla

Installation 21 Shipping Box Contents5.CAB0018 RJ-45 to RJ-45 7ft. CAT5 cable Use for the following:• To connect a public Ethernet port to the LAN.

22 AlterPath OnBoard Installation Guide1.Rackmounting the AlterPath OnBoardNote: For more information about cabling, see “RS-232 Cabling Tutorial” at

Installation 232.Making Public Ethernet Connections Figure 2-3: Left and right mounting bracketsT To Rackmount the OnBoardPrepare the hardware as de

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2.Making Public Ethernet Connections24 AlterPath OnBoard Installation GuideWith failover enabled, if the first Ethernet port fails, the second one au

Installation 253.Connecting Devices 4. If you are using an optional Ethernet PCMCIA card on the OnBoard, connect a cable between one of the Ethernet

4.Connecting to a Power Source and Turning On the Power26 AlterPath OnBoard Installation Guide• A switch that is connected to multiple devices (not r

Installation 274.Connecting to a Power Source and Turning On the Power Figure 2-6: Dual AC Model Connected to Two Different Power SourcesThe DC model

4.Connecting to a Power Source and Turning On the Power28 AlterPath OnBoard Installation GuideT To Connect DC Power Terminal Blocks to a DC Power Sou

Installation 29 Methods for Enabling Web Manager Access3. Turn on the OnBoard’s power switches.Methods for Enabling Web Manager AccessAn administrat

Methods for Enabling Web Manager Access 30 AlterPath OnBoard Installation Guidenetwork configuration can be done to enable the administrative user t

Installation 315.Connecting a Terminal to Configure Basic Network Parameters • Gateway IP address: _________________________________________• Netwo

6.Enabling Access to the Web Manager32 AlterPath OnBoard Installation GuideT To Connect a Terminal to the Console PortPerform the following steps to

Installation 336.Enabling Access to the Web Manager 1. Using either a terminal or a terminal emulation program installed on a computer that is connec

vFiguresFigure 1-1: OnBoard Front With PCMCIA Card Slots and Two AC Power Inlets... 2Figure

6.Enabling Access to the Web Manager34 AlterPath OnBoard Installation Guide6. Specify static as the method (to set a static IP address).7. Specify an

Installation 356.Enabling Access to the Web Manager 15. Confirm the configuration for the interface.16. Confirm the name server configuration.17. Sav

6.Enabling Access to the Web Manager36 AlterPath OnBoard Installation GuideT To Use a Dynamic IP Address to Access the Web ManagerThis procedure assu

Installation 376.Enabling Access to the Web Manager See “To Change Root’s Password” on page 37.Changing Root’s PasswordWhatever method is used to ena

Installation 387.Selecting a Security Profile, Adding Users and Configuring Devices Using the Web Manager 7. Selecting a Security Profile, Adding Use

39Chapter 3Advanced Installation Topics and TasksThis chapter covers the advanced procedures listed in the following table.Installing PCMCIA Cards i

Installing PCMCIA Cards in the Front Card Slots 40 AlterPath OnBoard Installation GuideInstalling PCMCIA Cards in the Front Card SlotsSee Table 1-4

Installation 41 Installing PCMCIA Cards in the Front Card Slotsa. Click the Insert button on the form next to the number of the slot where the card

Installing PCMCIA Cards in the Front Card Slots 42 AlterPath OnBoard Installation GuideT To Swap In a New PCMCIA Card 1. Do these steps if all the f

Installation 43 Connecting an External Modem to the AUX PortConnecting an External Modem to the AUX PortAn external modem can be connected to the A

vi AlterPath OnBoard Installation GuideFigure 2-8: Connecting a Terminal to the Console Port ... 31Figure 3-1: Connecting an External

Connecting One or More IPDUs to the AUX Port 44 AlterPath OnBoard Installation GuideConnecting One or More IPDUs to the AUX PortYou can daisy-chain

Installation 45 Connecting One or More IPDUs to the AUX PortIf you are daisy-chaining additional PMs, go to “To Daisy-Chain AlterPath PMs to the On

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47ASpecificationsTables in this appendix list the physical specifications for the OnBoard along with its operating features and certifications.Physi

Physical Specifications 48 AlterPath OnBoard Installation GuidePhysical SpecificationsThe following table lists the OnBoard’s physical specification

Specifications 49 Physical SpecificationsPowerUniversal AC, single or dual 100-240 VAC• 50/60Hz• 1.4 A maxDual DC•36 to 75 VDC• 5 A max input curre

Operating Features 50 AlterPath OnBoard Installation GuideOperating FeaturesThe following table lists the OnBoard’s operating features.Table A-2: Op

Specifications 51 Operating FeaturesService Processor ManagementSimultaneous access to multiple service processorsSupport for service processor con

Standards and Certifications 52 AlterPath OnBoard Installation GuideStandards and CertificationsThe following table lists the OnBoard’s applicable s

Specifications 53 Standards and CertificationsNote: To comply with FCC and CE certification requirements, use shielded cables when connecting devic

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55BSafety InformationFollow the precautions in this appendix when installing Cyclades products. Failure to observe the listed precautions may result

Rack or Cabinet Placement 56 AlterPath OnBoard Installation Guide• Products with AC power supplies have grounding-type three-wire power cords. Make

57Glossary1UOne rack unit (also referred to as 1RU). A standard measurement equal to 1.75” (4.45 cm) of vertical space on a rack or cabinet that is

58 AlterPath OnBoard Installation GuidealiasAn easy-to-remember, usually-short, usually-descriptive name used instead of a full name or IP address.

Glossary 59 is one of the security features provided on Cyclades products to enable customers to enforce their data center security policies. A user

60 AlterPath OnBoard Installation GuideBIOS (basic input/output systemPronounced “bye-ose.” Instructions in the onboard flash memory that start up

Glossary 61 CDMA (code division multiple access)A mobile data service available to users of CDMA mobile phones. CHAP (challenge handshake authentica

62 AlterPath OnBoard Installation GuideCLI parameter treeEach version of the Cyclades CLI utility has a set of commands and parameters nested in th

Glossary 63 CycladesA corporation founded in 1989 to provide unique networking solutions. Named after the ground-breaking French packet-switching ne

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64 AlterPath OnBoard Installation GuideDNS (domain name service or system)A service that translates domain names (such as cyclades.com) to network

Glossary 65 encryptionTranslation of data into a secret format using a series of mathematical functions so that only the recipient can decode it. De

66 AlterPath OnBoard Installation GuideExpect scriptA script written using expect, a scripting language based on Tcl, the Tool Command Language. Ca

Glossary 67 HTTP (hypertext transfer protocol)Protocol defining the rules for communication between Web servers and browser across the Internet. HTT

68 AlterPath OnBoard Installation GuideIPDU (intelligent power distribution unit)A device with multiple power inlets into which IIT assets can be p

Glossary 69 secure. Supported on many AlterPath products. In tunnel mode, IPSec is used to form a VPN connection, creating a secure tunnel between e

70 AlterPath OnBoard Installation GuideCyclades AlterPath KVM analog switches are one component of the out-of-band infrastructure.LDAP (lightweight

Glossary 71 MIBEach SNMP device has one or more MIBs (management information bases), which describes the device’s manageable objects and attributes.

72 AlterPath OnBoard Installation Guidenative command interface (See NCI)native IPA management option that the OnBoard administrator can enable whe

Glossary 73 resistance, electromagnetic capability, electrical safety, and manufacturing component characteristics, among other attributes.network t

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74 AlterPath OnBoard Installation Guideauthorized to perform on that server’s service processor. Accessed by administrators by typing/usr/bin/onbds

Glossary 75 an intelligent power management device (IPDU), a KVM port, or a service processor.point to point protocol (See PPP)point to point tunnel

76 AlterPath OnBoard Installation Guideremote supervisor adapter II (See RSA II)remote system control (See RSC)rmenushThe default login shell for u

Glossary 77 center security policies while providing out-of-band access to managed systems.SEL (See event log)serial over LAN (See SoL)service proce

78 AlterPath OnBoard Installation Guidesimple mail transfer protocol (See SMTP)SMB (server message block)A protocol used for file sharing and other

Glossary 79 SNMP server (See SNMP manager)SoL (serial over LAN)Access to the console of a server or other device that supports redirection of serial

80 AlterPath OnBoard Installation GuideSSHSecure shell, developed by SSH Communications Security, Ltd., is a UNIX-based shell and protocol that pro

Glossary 81 trapAn operation started by an SNMP agent in response to an event of interest on a managed-object in a device, which sends an alert to t

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83IndexNumerics10/100 BaseT Ethernet PCMCIA 910/100 secondary Ethernet port 310/100/GE primary Ethernet port 31U device 2-48VDC wire 28AAC models 2,