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iii Table of Contents List of Tables .................................................................................................................. vii Chapter 1: Introduction, Navigation and Commands ................................................... 1 Access Options and How to Log Into the CL...
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iv Cyclades ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Command Reference Guide killuser ...................................................................................................................................... 14 sendmsg................................................................................
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vii List of Tables Table 1.1: ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Port Descriptions .................................................. 2 Table 2.1: Port Access and Configuration Tasks ............................................................................ 19 Table 2.2: Topology Parameters ...........
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Page 11 - C H A P T E R
1 C H A P T E R 1 Introduction, Navigation and Commands The Cyclades ACS 6000 advanced console server is a 1U appliance that serves as a single point for access and administration of connected devices, such as target device consoles, modems and power devices. ACS 6000 console servers support secure ...
Page 13 - Chapter 1: Introduction, Navigation and Commands; Access Options and How to Log Into the CLI; The CLI utility can be accessed in the following ways:; Configuration Tasks Performed With the CLI
Chapter 1: Introduction, Navigation and Commands 3 Access Options and How to Log Into the CLI The CLI utility can be accessed in the following ways: • Through a local terminal or a computer that has a terminal emulation program connected to the console port of the console server with session setting...
Page 14 - CLI Navigation; cd
4 Cyclades ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Command Reference Guide For example, in the Web Manager, user configuration is done when an administrator selects Appliance Settings - Users - Local Accounts - User Names to get to the User Names screen. To navigate to the equivalent configuration level in...
Page 15 - ? del ls quit set; Autocompletion; cd ov; shell show
Chapter 1: Introduction, Navigation and Commands 5 A prompt like the following appears at each level: --:- appliance_settings cli-> NOTE: CLI commands are case sensitive. At any level, you can press Tab Tab at the prompt to see the commands that can be entered at the current level. ---:- applianc...
Page 16 - Parameters; Some CLI commands take parameters. If you press; Command Line Syntax
6 Cyclades ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Command Reference Guide Parameters Some CLI commands take parameters. If you press Tab Tab after a command that requires a parameter, you are prompted to enter the parameter. Command Line Syntax NOTE: Square brackets ([ ]) denote an optional element. Each ...
Page 17 - CLI Command Set; help; Generate a help message about how to navigate the CLI.; add
Chapter 1: Introduction, Navigation and Commands 7 | : or () : group CLI Command Set NOTE: Most of the commands work from any location when the path to the command parameter is included. NOTE: The word “node” refers to an entity such as a route, host or user, which can be added, configured or delete...
Page 18 - cd topology
8 Cyclades ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Command Reference Guide Syntax: --:- units cli-> add <Path> Example: --:- units cli-> add appliance_settings/network/hosts --:#- [hosts] cli-> delete Delete a node. Syntax: --:- units cli-> delete <Path> <parameter> cd Change ...
Page 19 - pwd; Display the path to the current level (print working directory).; connect; Connect to a serial or auxiliary port.; sniff
Chapter 1: Introduction, Navigation and Commands 9 --:- overview cli-> pwd Display the path to the current level (print working directory). Syntax: --:- units cli-> pwd connect Connect to a serial or auxiliary port. Syntax: --:- topology cli-> connect < port_name > Example: --:- topol...
Page 20 - Type the hotkey to suspend the connection:; share; disconnect; Exit the CLI and return to the login prompt.; ftp; Connect to a remote FTP server.; hostname
10 Cyclades ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Command Reference Guide Password: -or- Type the hotkey to suspend the connection: Ctrl + z share Connect to a serial or auxiliary port as an additional, read/write user. Syntax: --:- topology cli-> share < port_name > Example: --:- topology cli-&...
Page 21 - scp; Perform a secure shell copy.; user; set; commit; commit; revert; Undo a previous parameter setting.
Chapter 1: Introduction, Navigation and Commands 11 NOTE: You must log into the CLI as root to have full control over the local directory path. All normal FTP commands apply. scp Perform a secure shell copy. Syntax: --:- units cli-> scp [[ user@ ] host1 :] file1 [...] [[ user @] host2 :] file2 se...
Page 22 - Selected outlet(s) will be switched ON after this operation. Are you
12 Cyclades ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Command Reference Guide show/ls Show the available directories, commands or parameters at the current location. Syntax: --:- units cli-> show -or- --:- units cli-> ls Example: --:- units cli-> show user_profile user_profile change_password/ --:- ...
Page 23 - passwd; Only use this method from the console NEVER from remote. If you are
Chapter 1: Introduction, Navigation and Commands 13 --:- units cli-> cd power_management/management/ < PDU_ID > /outlet_table --:- outlet_table cli-> [ cycle | on | off | lock | unlock ] <outlet_number[,..,outlet_number]> Examples: --:- units cli-> cd power_management/management...
Page 24 - FOOD HUGH SKI ALMA LURK BRAD; Special Multi-session Commands; listuser; List the users connected to the shared serial port.; killuser; sendmsg; Send a message to a user connected to the port.; username; inspectdbuf
14 Cyclades ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Command Reference Guide FOOD HUGH SKI ALMA LURK BRAD Special Multi-session Commands The following commands require navigation to an enabled and configured port to which one or more users are simultaneously connected. To get to the port, enter the followin...
Page 25 - The following commands are available for inspectdbuf:; cleandbuf; wiz; Status of the interface (enabled or disabled)
Chapter 1: Introduction, Navigation and Commands 15 --:- units cli -> inspectdbuf overview/appliance_data_logging The following commands are available for inspectdbuf: • Return - Scroll forward one line. • Ctrl + F - Scroll forward one window. • Ctrl + B - Scroll backward one window. • /pattern -...
Page 26 - CLI Equivalent Actions to Web Manager Checkbox Selection; no yes; show
16 Cyclades ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Command Reference Guide CLI Equivalent Actions to Web Manager Checkbox Selection NOTE: The following example procedure, which configures IPv6, illustrates the actions to use in the CLI to enable or disable an option when a checkbox would be selected or de...
Page 31 - Chapter 2: Port Access and Configuration Examples; Log into the CLI and enter; myPDU
Chapter 2: Port Access and Configuration Examples 21 To view information about the console server and connected devices: 1. Log into the CLI and enter cd topology to change to the Topology level. --:- units cli-> cd topology Please wait -- this could take a while 2. Enter show . Information about...
Page 32 - Connect to a Device Console Connected to a Serial Port; To connect to a device console connected to a serial port:
22 Cyclades ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Command Reference Guide name: myPDU port: 3/1 type: PM20i|30A status: 3|20 action: 77-77-70-p-1/ 77-77-70-p-2/ myPDU/ --:- topology cli-> Connect to a Device Console Connected to a Serial Port The following procedure is an example of how an administrat...
Page 33 - Manage Power for a Device Connected to an Outlet on a PDU
Chapter 2: Port Access and Configuration Examples 23 Last login: Tue Oct 2 13:09:04 2007 on :0 Linux fremont-techpubs 2.6.15-28-386 #1 PREEMPT Wed Jul 18 22:50:32 UTC 2007 i68 6 GNU/Linux # Manage Power for a Device Connected to an Outlet on a PDU See power_cycle, power_off and power_on on page 12 f...
Page 34 - To enable a power management port:; status = disabled
24 Cyclades ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Command Reference Guide 8. Enter set port_settings/serial_profile=cas then enter commit as shown to assign the CAS profile and save the settings. --:- port_settings cli-> set port_settings/ serial_profile=cas **:- port_settings cli-> commit --:- por...
Page 37 - CLI Appliance Settings Options; To view and access appliance_settings options:
27 C H A P T E R 3 CLI Appliance Settings Options This chapter describes the Appliance Settings options. Only administrators and authorized users can access the appliance_settings level. These procedures assume you have logged into the CLI as an administrator and are at the --:- units cli-> promp...
Page 39 - Chapter 3: CLI Appliance Settings Options
Chapter 3: CLI Appliance Settings Options 29 Appliance_Settings/Network 1. Enter cd appliance_settings/network to navigate to the Network level. --:- units cli-> cd appliance_settings/network 2. Enter show to view the list of available options. string_9 = string_10 = sensors current_temperature: ...
Page 42 - Devices; To configure a IPv4 or IPv6 static IP address:; set ipv
32 Cyclades ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Command Reference Guide IPv6 IPv4 addresses are always enabled. An administrator can also enable IPv6 addresses at the appliance_settings/network/ipv6 level. A procedure to enable IPv6 is used as an example in CLI Equivalent Actions to Web Manager Checkbo...
Page 43 - Hosts; To add a host to the host table:; hostname: localhost
Chapter 3: CLI Appliance Settings Options 33 --:- settings cli-> show Hosts The following procedure describes how to add a host to the hosts table. To add a host to the host table: 1. Enter cd appliance_settings/network/hosts to navigate to the Hosts level. --:- units cli-> cd appliance_settin...
Page 44 - Wiz command; gateway =
34 Cyclades ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Command Reference Guide alias: 127.0.0.1/add 172.26.31.164/ 7. Enter cd <IP_address>/settings to navigate to the level where you can perform additional configuration of the host entry. --:- hosts cli-> cd 172.26.31.164/settings 8. Enter show to v...
Page 47 - To enable and assign the Serial profile to a serial port:
Chapter 3: CLI Appliance Settings Options 37 To enable and assign the Serial profile to a serial port: 1. Enter cd appliance_settings/ports/physical_ports/serial_ports/<n>/port_settings to navigate to the ports_settings level. Port 3 is used in the example. --:- units cli-> cd appliance_set...
Page 48 - To enable and configure the AUX/Modem port:; power; To configure port profiles:
38 Cyclades ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Command Reference Guide --:- port_settings cli-> set port_settings/ status=enabled serial_profile=cas **:- port_settings cli-> commit --:- port_settings cli-> To enable and configure the AUX/Modem port: 1. Enter cd appliance_settings/ports/physic...
Page 51 - To add a user and password:
Chapter 3: CLI Appliance Settings Options 41 Appliance_Settings/Users Enter cd appliance_settings/users to navigate to the users level. --:- Units cli-> cd appliance_settings/users To add a user and password: 1. Enter cd appliance_settings/users/local_accounts/user_names to navigate to the user_n...
Page 57 - To set the online help URL:; Enter the following command.
Chapter 3: CLI Appliance Settings Options 47 Appliance_Settings/Online Help Enter cd appliance_settings/online_help to navigate to the online_help level. --:- units cli-> cd appliance_settings/online_help To set the online help URL: Perform this procedure if you have downloaded the online help fi...
Page 59 - Overview Options; To view and perform configuration with the Overview options:; cd overview; reboot restore_configuration save_configuration
49 C H A P T E R 4 CLI Overview, Information, Active Sessions and Power Management Options This section provides procedures for some tasks that the administrator can perform at the following levels of the CLI. Only administrators and authorized users can access the Information, Active Sessions and P...
Page 60 - Information Options; To view and perform Information options:; cd information
50 Cyclades ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Command Reference Guide Information Options To view and perform Information options: 1. Log onto the CLI as an administrator and change to the information level. --:- units cli-> cd information --:- information cli-> 2. Enter show to view the Inform...
Page 63 - Active Sessions Information; From the units level CLI prompt, enter
Chapter 4: CLI Overview, Information, Active Sessions and Power Management Options 53 Active Sessions Information The Active Session information fields are described in Table 4.4. An authorized user can kill an active session with the Kill command. To view and kill Active_Sessions: 1. From the units...
Page 64 - Power Management Options; mypdu; To manage power for a selected outlet:
54 Cyclades ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Command Reference Guide --:- active_sessions cli-> kill 37 Power Management Options The Power Management Options are described in Table 4.5. To rename a PDU: 1. Log onto the CLI as an administrator and enter cd power_management/settings to navigate to ...
Page 65 - Appendices; To enable firmware upgrades when the boot image is not in Flash:; Connect to the console of the console server as root.; WARNING: Improper use of shell commands could lead to data loss,; A P P E N D I C E S
55 Appendices Appendix A: Enabling Firmware Upgrades When the Boot Image is not in Flash To enable firmware upgrades when the boot image is not in Flash: 1. Connect to the console of the console server as root. CLI 2.0 (2007-10-04T08:11-0700) --:- units cli-> 2. Enter shell . A warning appears fo...
Page 66 - Appendix B: Technical Support; Search the knowledge base or use the online service request.
56 Cyclades ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Command Reference Guide Appendix B: Technical Support Our Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installation or operating issues you encounter with your Avocent product. If an issue should develop, follow the steps below for the fastest ...
Page 67 - I N D E X; Index
57 I N D E X Index A access options (CLI) 3 add command 7 Appliance Settings options 27 autocompletion 5 AUX/Modem port configure 19 enable 38 C CAS Profile 20 , 22 cd command 8 cleandbuf command 15 CLI utility access options 3 introduction 1 log in 3 navigation 4 command line syntax 6 command set 7...
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58 Cyclades ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Command Reference Guide on command 12 opiepasswd command 13 outlet groups 54 Overview options 49 P parameters 6 passwd command 13 PC cards, configure 39 PDUs AUX/Modem port connection 2 manage power on outlets 19 manage power, procedure 24 ports for 1 pow...
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