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4 CPS Installer/User GuideExtensive command setThe CPS offers a wide range of commands that allow administrators to easily configure, control and dis
Chapter 1: Product Overview 5 • Circuit Overloading: Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and
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ContentsHardware Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Installing the CPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration 9 Chapter 2: Installation and ConfigurationHardware OverviewFigure 2.1 shows the front panel of a CPS16
10 CPS Installer/User GuideInstalling the CPSSee Appendix B for device cabling information.WARNING: The power outlet should be installed near the equ
Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration 11 Configuring the IP address and subnet maskYou may use any of three methods to configure the CPS IP a
12 CPS Installer/User GuideAfter the IP address is configured successfully, launch a Telnet session to the CPS IP address. Then, see Initial CPS logi
Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration 13 4. Proceed to Initial CPS login in this chapter.After you complete the CPS configuration, you may re
INSTRUCTIONSThis symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literatur
14 CPS Installer/User GuideReinitializing the CPSReinitializing the CPS removes configured information. This may be useful when reinstalling the CPS
ContentsOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Configuring Serial Port Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 3: Operations 17 Chapter 3: OperationsOverviewThe CPS and its ports can be easily configured and managed to meet your requirements for dev
18 CPS Installer/User GuideTo confi gure serial console port settings:Issue a Port Set command. You may specify settings for one or all ports. PORT
Chapter 3: Operations 19 Connecting to Serial DevicesThe CPS offers several methods for connecting to attached serial devices: Telnet, serial CLI,
20 CPS Installer/User GuideConnecting to devices using TelnetEach CPS serial port is directly addressable via a unique TCP port number that provides
Chapter 3: Operations 21 Standalone third-party Telnet clientsYou may use third-party Telnet clients to access the CPS directly without DS managem
22 CPS Installer/User Guide3. To end a device session that was initiated with a Connect command, issue a Disconnect command. DISCONNECTFor more inf
Chapter 3: Operations 23 For more information, see Show Server CLI command and Server PPP command in Chapter 5.To display PPP confi guration inform
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24 CPS Installer/User GuideConnecting to devices using SSHThe CPS supports version 2 of the SSH (Secure Shell) protocol (SSH2). The CPS SSH server op
Chapter 3: Operations 25 SSH Authentication MethodsMethod DescriptionPW (default) SSH connections will be authenticated with a username/password.
26 CPS Installer/User GuideFor more information, see Using Authentication Modes and Encryption in this chapter.SSH user keysA user’s SSH key is speci
Chapter 3: Operations 27 4. If you are reenabling SSH, you are prompted to use the existing SSH server key or generate a new key. Enter Y to use
28 CPS Installer/User Guidecommand may be used to override the Server CLI access character on a per-port basis. For more information, see Server CLI
Chapter 3: Operations 29 To add a user:Issue a User Add command. USER ADD <username> [PASSWORD=<pwd>] [SSHKEY=<keyfi le>] [FTPI
30 CPS Installer/User Guide2. To display information about all users, issue a Show User command with the All parameter. SHOW USER ALLFor more infor
Chapter 3: Operations 31 • The ADMIN level is equivalent to PALL, USER, SMON, PCON and BREAKA user’s access level can be used for preemption. For
32 CPS Installer/User GuideLocal authenticationLocal authentication uses the CPS unit’s internal user database to authenticate users.RADIUS authentic
Chapter 3: Operations 33 This method cannot be used when SSH connections are enabled, nor can it be combined with any other authentication method.
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34 CPS Installer/User GuideENCRYPT=<encrypt> DSAUTH=<dsauth> If you specify DS authentication, you must: Specify the IP address of a pr
Chapter 3: Operations 35 Since the CPS allows multiple connection modes to operate concurrently, you can specify multiple encryption types. For ex
36 CPS Installer/User GuideA locked-out user will remain locked-out until the specified time elapses, the CPS is power-cycled or the user is unlocked
Chapter 3: Operations 37 Port History Mode CommandsCommand DescriptionBottom B sets the view location to the bottom of the fi le minus 23 history
38 CPS Installer/User GuideTo access port history mode:Issue a Port History command. PORT HISTORYThe PORT HISTORY > prompt appears.To control the
Chapter 3: Operations 39 Managing SNMP StructuresThe CPS provides a set of commands that create and manage SNMP structures for use by third-party
40 CPS Installer/User Guide When you defi ne at least one SNMP manager, SNMP requests are processed if they are from one of the defi ned SNMP managers
Chapter 3: Operations 41 To add or delete SNMP trap destination addresses:1. To add an SNMP trap destination address, issue a Server SNMP Trap De
42 CPS Installer/User GuideTo display SNMP confi guration information:Issue a Show Server SNMP command. SHOW SERVER SNMPThe display includes informat
ContentsAccessing the CLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Entering Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of ContentsChapter 1: Product OverviewFeatures and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Safety Precautions . . . . . . .
Chapter 4: Using CPS Commands 45 Chapter 4: Using CPS Commands Accessing the CLIYou may access the CLI in three ways: using the Telnet CLI, using
46 CPS Installer/User GuideWhen commands take effectEach command is completely processed before the next command can be entered. Some commands prompt
Chapter 4: Using CPS Commands 47 In this case, both SERVER and REBOOT are positional commands.In most cases, one or more spaces separate position
48 CPS Installer/User GuideIn the following example, there are spaces between BAUD, the equal sign and the value 57600. Spaces are not permitted betw
Chapter 4: Using CPS Commands 49 CPS Command Summary (Continued)Command Description, Access Right and Access Level *Port Logout Terminates the
50 CPS Installer/User GuideCPS Command Summary (Continued)Command Description, Access Right and Access Level *Show Port Alert Displays a port’s ale
ContentsConnect Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Disconnect Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Help
Chapter 5: CPS Commands 53 Chapter 5: CPS CommandsConnect CommandThe Connect command establishes a connection from the CPS serial CLI port to a d
54 CPS Installer/User GuideHelp Command ParameterParameter Description<command_name> Command name.Default: Displays list of all commandsExample
Chapter 5: CPS Commands 55 Port Alert Add Command ParametersParameter Description<port> Port number in the range 1-8 for a CPS810 or 1-16
56 CPS Installer/User GuidePort Alert Delete Command ParameterParameter Description<port> Port number in the range 1-8 for a CPS810 or 1-16 fo
Chapter 5: CPS Commands 57 Port History Mode CommandsCommand DescriptionBottom B sets the history view location to the bottom of the fi le minus
58 CPS Installer/User GuidePort Set commandThe Port Set command changes CPS port settings in the CPS configuration database. At least one keyword par
Chapter 5: CPS Commands 59 Port Set Command Parameters (Continued)Parameter DescriptionFLOW=<signal> Flow control signal. For hardware fl o
60 CPS Installer/User GuideExampleThe following command sets a baud rate of 57600 and enables XON/XOFF flow control on port 2.> port 2 set baud=57
Chapter 5: CPS Commands 61 Server Command Summary (Continued)Command DescriptionServer SNMP Enables/disables SNMP processing.Server SNMP Communi
62 CPS Installer/User GuideServer CLI Command Parameters (Continued)Parameter DescriptionCONNECT=ON|OFF Enables or disables the ability to use the C
Chapter 5: CPS Commands 63 Syntax SERVER FLASH BOOT|APP HOSTIP=<tftp_add> IMAGE=<host_file>Server FLASH Command ParametersParameter
ContentsFeatures and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
64 CPS Installer/User GuideServer PPP Command Parameters (Continued)Parameter DescriptionREMOTEIP=<rem_ip> IP address to assign to the PPP cli
Chapter 5: CPS Commands 65 Server RADIUS Command Parameters (Continued)Parameter DescriptionUSER-RIGHTS=<attr> Attribute number defi ned on
66 CPS Installer/User GuideAccess right: SCON; Access level: AASyntax SERVER SECURITY [AUTHENTICATION=<auth_mode>] [ENCRYPT=<encrypt>
Chapter 5: CPS Commands 67 The following command specifies that any DS authentication server should be used to authenticate users, and the strong
68 CPS Installer/User GuideServer SNMP Community commandThe Server SNMP Community command defines read, write and trap SNMP community strings. Commun
Chapter 5: CPS Commands 69 ExampleThe following command adds an SNMP management entity with the IP address of 192.168.0.1.server snmp manager add
70 CPS Installer/User Guideserver snmp trap enableTraps now disabled:1) linkUp 4) userLogin2) userAdded 5) imageUpgradeStarted3) userDeletedSelec
Chapter 5: CPS Commands 71 Server SSH Command ParametersParameter DescriptionENABLE|DISABLE Enables or disables SSH session access to the CPS.AU
72 CPS Installer/User GuideShow Port Command ParameterParameter Description<port> Port number.Default = your portALL Displays information abou
Chapter 5: CPS Commands 73 Show Port Command Display Fields for SPC PortsField ContentStatus ONLINE indicates the SPC is powered on, OFFLINE Ind
74 CPS Installer/User GuideShow Server Command Display Fields (Continued)Field ContentPort Port number.Username Username (from User Add command).Dur
Chapter 5: CPS Commands 75 Show Server PPP commandThe Show Server PPP command displays the current CPS PPP settings that were configured with the
76 CPS Installer/User GuideShow Server Security Command Display Fields (Continued)Field ContentsDS Credential Present indicates that DS credentials
Chapter 5: CPS Commands 77 Show User Command Display Fields (Continued)Field ContentsLocked YES if user is locked-out, NO if not.Last Login Sys
78 CPS Installer/User GuideSPC Command ParametersParameter Description<port>|ALL Either a port number in range 1-8 for a CPS810 or 1-16 for a
Chapter 5: CPS Commands 79 User Add commandThe User Add command adds a new user to the CPS user database. The CPS user database holds a maximum o
80 CPS Installer/User GuideThe following command adds the username JaneDoe, with access to all ports. The name of the SSH public user key file is cps
Chapter 5: CPS Commands 81 User Set commandThe User Set command changes a user’s configuration in the CPS user database. For more information, se
82 CPS Installer/User GuideUser Set Command Parameters (Continued)Parameter DescriptionACCESS=<access> Valid values for access levels are:(Con
ContentsAppendicesAppendix A: Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . 85Appendix B: Device Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Append
Chapter 1: Product Overview 3 Chapter 1: Product OverviewFeatures and BenefitsOverviewThe CPS is a serial over IP network appliance that provides
Appendices 85 AppendicesAppendix A: Technical SpecificationsThe following table lists the CPS technical specifications.CPS Product Specifi cations
86 CPS Installer/User GuideAppendix B: Device CablingEach CPS serial port has an RJ-45 connector for attaching a serial device. Figure B.1 shows the
Appendices 87 RJ-45 modular adaptors and cablesModular adaptors are available from Avocent to convert RJ-45 modular jacks to DB-25 or DB-9 connect
88 CPS Installer/User GuideThe following table lists the modular cables and adaptors available from Avocent, plus other accessories.Cables and Adapto
Appendices 89 Appendix C: Ports UsedThe following table lists the UDP and TCP port numbers used by the CPS. The values assume a default CPS config
90 CPS Installer/User GuideAppendix D: Technical SupportOur Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installation or operating problem
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