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The following instructions will help you
The Power of Being There
Quick Installation Guide
Cyclades® OnBoard
Service Processor (SP) Manager
®
install and use your SP manager.
Should you require further assistance, please
contact Avocent Technical Support.
Rack mounting the SP manager
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For detailed rack mounting instructions, see
the installer/user guide.
Connecting to your network
2
Connect a CAT 5 cable from the 10/100BaseT
port(s) to your network. For more about the
options for configuring the public Ethernet ports,
including setting up failover, see the OnBoard
Installation Guide and Administrator Guide.
Connecting devices
3
Connected devices should not be accessible on
the public network. See preparation steps in the
installation guide.
Connect a standard Ethernet cable from a
private Ethernet port on the OnBoard appliance
to any of the following types of Ethernet ports
on the other end:
An Ethernet port on a service processor
•
An Ethernet port on a router or other device
•
that gives access to the device’s console
An Ethernet port on a blade server
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managing multiple blade service processors
To install the service processor manager
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Connecting
the power.
40 private Ethernet ports
3
Connecting
devices.
Ethernet Device
Connecting to the Console port
4
Using one of the supplied RJ-45 console adaptors,
connect a terminal or server to the Console port on
the SP manager. The appliance will be configured
Remote User
Connecting to
your network.
2
using a terminal or terminal emulator with session
settings of: ANSI emulation, 9600, 8, N and 1, with
no flow control.
Internet
Console User
4
Connecting the
console server.
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The following instructions will help you
The Power of Being There
Quick Installation Guide
Cyclades® OnBoard
Service Processor (SP) Manager
®
install and use your SP manager.
Should you require further assistance, please
contact Avocent Technical Support.
Connecting the power cable(s)
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NOTE: On OnBoard appliances with two
power supplies, connect each supply to a
separate power source.
Make sure the OnBoard appliance power
•
switch(es) are off.
For models with AC power, plug the power
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cord(s) into the OnBoard appliance and
plug the other end(s) into appropriate
grounded AC power source(s). For models
with DC power, please consult your
installer/user guide.
Turn on the power switch(es).
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Logging in and changing the
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root password
Log in to the SP manager as root, with the
default password cyclades.
WARNING: For security reasons, it is recom-
mended that you change the default password
by entering passwd at the command prompt
and following the on-screen instructions.
To install the service processor manager
Configuring the network parameters
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From the root prompt, perform the following steps:
Enter the cycli command.
Enter cli> set network interface eth0 active yes to set the primary Ethernet interface to active.
Enter cli> set network interface eth0 method static to specify a static static IP address.
Enter cli> set network interface eth0 address onboard_IP_address to specify an IP address for
the appliance.
Enter cli> set network interface eth0 gateway gateway_IP_address to specify a gateway IP address.
Enter cli> set network interface eth0 netmask netmask to specify the netmask.
Enter cli> set network interface eth0 broadcast broadcast_IP_address to specify the
broadcast address.
Enter cli> set network hostname OnBoard_name to specify the hostname.
Enter cli> set network resolv domain domain_name to specify the domain name.
Enter cli> set network resolv dns0 DNS_server_IP_address to specify the IP address for the primary
DNS server.
Optional: Enter cli> set network resolv dns1 secondary_DNS_server_IP_address to enter the IP
address for a secondary DNS server.
Enter cli> get network interface eth0 to confirm the configuration for the interface.
Enter cli> get network resolv to confirm the name server configuration.
Enter cli> commit to save the changes.
Enter cli> quit to exit from the cycli utility.
Log out and enter the IP address in a browser to activate the web manager and finish configuration.
The service processor manager is now configured and ready to accept users and ports. Consult the Cyclades
OnBoard Installer/User Guide for information on selecting a security profile, adding users, configuring devices
and using the web manager.
To Contact Avocent Technical Support CALL (888) 793-8763 VISIT www.avocent.com/support DOWNLOAD www.avocent.com
Avocent, the Avocent logo, The Power of Being There and Cyclades are registered trademarks of Avocent Corporation or its affiliates. ©2006 Avocent Corporation. All rights reserved. 590-661-501A
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