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AlterPath™ OnSite
QuickStart Guide
This guide provides a summary of basic AlterPath™ OnSite installation tasks for installers who already
know how to install and configure Cyclades AlterPath products. For more-detailed procedures, go to the
page numbers listed in the table. For safety information and advanced procedures, see the installation
guide referred to under “For More Information” on page 8.
Note: Circled numbers in the following table correspond to numbers in the figure below the table.
1. Rackmount the AlterPath OnSite. Page 2
Make an Ethernet connection. Page 2
Y
Connect servers and devices to KVM and serial ports. Page 2
Z
Choose a method for enabling Web Manager access and proceed to either step
Connect a terminal or local user station to prepare for basic network configuration (if desired) Page 4
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Power on the OnSite and connected devices. Page 4
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6. Enable access to the Web Manager by assigning a static IP address or configuring a DHCP address. Page 4
7. Select a security profile, add users, and configure security using the Web Manager. Page 8
Note: Changing administrator passwords and selecting a security profile that enforces your site’s security policies
are both mandatory for creating a secure configuration that reduces the risk of unwanted intrusions.
Power source
Server or other device with a console port
3
5
Server with KVM connectors
3
IP user
Internet
Local user
44
Console user
2
Ethernet
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1. Rackmounting the AlterPath OnSite
1. Rackmounting the AlterPath OnSite
Two brackets are supplied with eight screws (including two spares) for attaching the brackets.
T To Rackmount the OnSite
1. If rackmounting the OnSite, connect one bracket on each side on the front or back edges. See Chapter
2, “Installation,” in the AlterPath OnSite Installation Guide for placement of the brackets for different
types of mounting.
2. Mount the OnSite in a rack or on a wall, or place it on a desktop or table.
2. Making an Ethernet Connection
Connect a CAT5 or greater Ethernet cable from an Ethernet switch, router, or local area network (LAN)
port to the Ethernet port on the OnSite.
3. Connecting Servers to the KVM Ports and Devices With
Console Ports to the Serial Ports
Make sure all devices are previously configured and powered off, because some components of connected
equipment may not be hot-pluggable. See “Preparing to Connect Devices to the t” in the AlterPath OnSite
Installation Guide for preparatory tasks.
T To Connect a Server to a KVM Port
Note: Make sure that each server’s mouse settings are configured as described in the installation guide.
Otherwise, a user’s mouse cannot track properly over the KVM connection.
1. Connect the appropriate AlterPath KVM Terminator to the server.
Note: When making a PS/2 connection to a Windows server , make sure to connect the green connector to
the green mouse port before connecting the purple connector to the purple keyboard port.
2. To extend the connection from the server to the OnSite, connect a RJ-45 to RJ-45 CAT5 cable up to
500 feet long to the KVM Out end of the terminator.
3. Connect the RJ-45 connector on other end of the cable to a KVM port on the OnSite.
4. Repeat Step 2 through Step 3 for all servers to be connected to the KVM ports.
5. Make sure that mouse settings have been configured
T To Connect Devices to Serial Ports
1. Connect a DB-9 to DB-9 crossover serial cable from a serial port to the CONSOLE port on the device.
2. Repeat Step 1 for all devices to be connected to the serial ports.
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Methods for Enabling Web Manager Access
An administrator who knows the admin user’s password (“cyclades” is the default) and who has network
access to the OnSite needs to enter the OnSite’s DNS name or IP address in a browser to bring up the Web
Manager and to finish the configuration of users and connected devices. Before the administrator can
access the Web Manager to finish configuration, one of the tasks in the following table must be done to
either set a static IP address, set up a DHCP server, or use the default IP address.
Table 1-1: Methods for Enabling Web Manager Access
Method Considerations Where Described
Make a local connection
to configure a static IP
address:
• Connect a terminal to
the console port and use
the wiz command to
configure a static IP
address.
OR
• Connect a monitor,
keyboard, and mouse to
the Local User ports
and use the OSD to
configure a static IP
address.
Use a DHCP-assigned
address.
Use the default OnSite IP
address 192.168.160.10
to bring up a Web
Manager to set a static IP
address.
You must be at the same location as the OnSite to
make the local connection.
DHCP is enabled by default. It relies on a DHCP
server that must be available to the OnSite.
You must temporarily change the network
portion of the IP address of a computer with
network access to the OnSite to be able to use the
default IP address in launching the We b
Manager.
• “Making a Local Connection for
Network Configuration” on page 4
“To Use a Dynamic IP Address to
Access the Web Manager” on page 7
“To Use the Default IP Address to
Access the Web Manager” on page 7
If using a static IP address, before you start, collect the following network information from the
administrator of the network.
• Hostname: _____________________________ ____________________
• OnSite’s public IP address: _________________________________
• Domain name: ______________________________________________
• DNS server’s IP address: _____________________________________
• Gateway IP address: _________________________________________
• Network Mask: _____________________________________________
If you are using a network time server, also obtain the following information:
• NTP server IP address: _______________________________________
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4. Making a Local Connection for Network Configuration
Make a local connection to the OnSite to enable configuration of a static IP address as follows:
• Connect a terminal to the console port as described in “To Connect a Terminal or Computer to the
Console Port” on page 4.
OR
• Connect a monitor, keyboard, and mouse to the Local User ports as described in “To Connect to the
Local User Ports” on page 4.
T To Connect a Terminal or Computer to the Console Port
Perform the following steps to connect a terminal or a computer to the console port of the OnSite. An RJ45 to DB-9 crossover cable is included. Be sure whatever cable you use is a CAT 5 or greater crossover
cable.
1. Connect the RJ-45 end of the cable to the console port on the OnSite.
2. If connecting to a computer or terminal with a DB-9 male port, connect the DB-9 female end of the
cable to the DB-9 port.
3. If connecting to a computer or terminal with a USB port, connect the DB-9 female end of the cable to
the DB-9 male end of the USB converter, and connect the USB end of the converter to the terminal or
computer.
T To Connect to the Local User Ports
Connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the Local User ports on the right back of the OnSite.
1. Plug the monitor, keyboard, and mouse cables into the Keyboard, Video and Mouse connectors on the
AlterPath OnSite.
5. Powering On the OnSite and Connected Devices
1. Make sure the OnSite’s power switch is off before plugging in the power cord and plugging the other
end into an appropriate grounded power source.
2. Turn the OnSite’s power switch on.
3. Turn on the power switches of the connected servers and devices.
6. Enabling Access to the Web Manager
Perform one of the procedures in this section to enable a remote administrator to finish configuration using
the Web Manager. See Table 1-1, “Methods for Enabling Web Manager Access,” on page 3 for details
about each method.
Configuring Basic Networking Using the wiz Command
This procedure requires a terminal or a computer that has a terminal emulation program to be physically
connected to the console port of the OnSite. See “To Connect a Terminal or Computer to the Console Port”
on page 4.
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T To Configure Basic Network Parameters Using the wiz
Command
1. Using either a terminal or a terminal emulation program installed on a computer that is connected to
the OnSite’s console port start a session with the following settings:
Serial Speed: 9600 bps Parity: None Flow Control: None
Data Length: 8 bits Stop Bits: 1 ANSI emulation
2. From the terminal or terminal emulation program, log into the console port as root.
OnSite login: root
Password: cyclades
The default password is “cyclades.”
Caution: For security, it is essential for root to change the root password.
3. Enter the passwd command, and enter and confirm a new password when prompted.
[root@OnSite /root]# passwd
4. Launch the configuration wizard by entering the wiz command.
[root@OnSite /]# wiz
5. At the prompt, enter n to change the defaults.
Set to defaults (y/n)[n]: n
6. Click “Enter” to accept the default hostname, otherwise enter your own hostname.
Hostname [onsite]: boston_branch_onsite
7. Click “Enter” to disable DHCP.
Do you want to use DHCP to automatically assign an IP for your system? (y/n)[n]: n
8. Enter a public IP address to assign to the OnSite.
System IP[192.168.160.10]: public_IP_address
9. Enter the domain name.
Domain name[cyclades.com]: domainname
10. Enter the IP address of the DNS (domain name) server.
Primary DNS Server[192.168.44.21] : DNS_server_IP_address
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11. Enter the IP address for the gateway.
Gateway IP[eth0] : gateway_IP_address
12. Enter the netmask for a subnetwork if appropriate.
Network Mask[#] : netmask
13. Enter y to the prompts shown in the following screen example.
Are all the parameters correct? (y/n)[n]: y
Do you want to save your configuration to Flash? (y/n)[n]: y
14. To confirm the configuration, enter the ifconfig command and review the output.
15. Log out.
16. Go to “Selecting a Security Profile, Adding Users, Enabling Ports and and Configuring User Access to
Ports Using the Web Manager” on page 8.
Configuring Basic Networking Using the OSD
Using the OSD requires a hardware connection already made between the OnSite’s Local User ports and a
local monitor, keyboard, and mouse, as described under “To Connect to the Local User Ports” on page 4.
When the OnSite and the monitor connected to the Local User video port are powered on, the OSD login
screen appears on the monitor screen.
T To Configure Basic Network Parameters Using the OSD
1. Enter “admin” as the Login name.
2. Enter the “cyclades” as the Password.
If you are logging in as admin, the OSD Main Menu appears.
3. Change the admin password.
a. Go to Configure>Users and Groups>Local Users> Change Password from the OSD Main Menu.
b. Select the admin username.
c. Enter the password and confirm the new password.
4. From the Main Menu, go to Configure>Network and select “DHCP.”
5. Select the “disabled” option and go to the IP address screen.
6. Enter a static IP address for the OnSite and go to the Netmask screen.
d. Enter a netmask (if needed) and go to the Gateway screen.
e. Enter an IP address for the gateway and to the DNS Server screen.
f. Enter an IP address for the DNS server and go to the Domain screen.
g. Enter the domain name and to the Hostname screen.
h. Enter the hostname for the OnSite and save the changes to complete the basic network
configuration.
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7. Log out from the OSD.
8. Go to: “Selecting a Security Profile, Adding Users, Enabling Ports and and Configuring User Access
to Ports Using the Web Manager” on page 8.”
T To Use a Dynamic IP Address to Access the Web Manager
This procedure assumes that DHCP is enabled and that you are know the IP address that is currently
assigned to the OnSite by a DHCP server.
1. Use the OnSite’s DHCP-assigned IP address in a browser to bring up the Web Manager.
2. Go to: “Selecting a Security Profile, Adding Users, Enabling Ports and and Configuring User Access
to Ports Using the Web Manager” on page 8.”
T To Use the Default IP Address to Access the Web Manager
The default IP address for the OnSite is 192.168.160.10. This procedure assumes that you are able to
temporarily change the IP address of a computer that has a network route to the OnSite.
1. Change the network portion of the IP address of the computer to 192.168.160 and make sure that
the host portion of the IP address is any number except 10, 0, or 255.
2. Bring up a browser on the computer whose address you changed, enter the OnSite’s default IP address
(http://192.168.160.10) to bring up the Web Manager, and log in.
3. To allow subsequent use of the Web Manager from any computer, go to the Wizard “Network
Settings” option to change the OnSite’s IP address to a static public IP address and to configure the
other basic network parameters.
4. Restore the computer to its previous IP address.
Changing Root’s Password
The root user must always log into the OnSite console and change the password from the default, which is
“cyclades.” The admin user cannot change root’s password in the Web Manager or in the OSD, and root
cannot log into the Web Manager or OSD to change the password. The following options are available:
• Until an IP address is configured for the OnSite, the only way that root can change the root password is
to log in locally through the console port.
If the wiz command is used for basic configuration, the root password should be changed (as in Step 3
in “To Configure Basic Network Parameters Using the wiz Command” on page 5).
• After an IP address is available for the OnSite, the remote root user can use ssh to connect to the
OnSite console and log in from a remote location and change the password.
T To Change Root’s Password
1. Connect to the OnSite’s console.
2. When prompted, login as root.
OnSite login: root
Password: cyclades
[root@OnSite /root]#
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The default password is “cyclades.”
3. Enter the passwd command, and enter and confirm a new password when prompted.
[root@OnSite /root]# passwd
Selecting a Security Profile, Adding Users, Enabling Ports and
and Configuring User Access to Ports Using the Web Manager
To complete configuration, the admin user can connect to the Web Manager by entering the IP address of
the OnSite in a supported browser. The configuration tasks include:
• Selecting a security profile
• Changing the admin password.
• Adding users and authorizing them for access to devices by configuring their access to ports,
• Authorizing users for managing outlets on optionally connected AlterPath PM IPDUs.
• Enabling and configuring serial ports with the appropriate settings and connection protocols to match
the connected devices, and configure serial port authentication, as desired.
• Enabling and configuring KVM ports, and configuring IPMI and IPDU power management while
connected, if appropriate, and KVM port authentication as desired.
For More Information
For the configuration tasks that the administrator needs to perform, see the AlterPath OnSite
Administrator’s and User’s Guide.
See the AlterPath OnSite Installation Guide for how to connect and configure PCMCIA cards, dumb
terminals, external and internal modems, and AlterPath PM IPDUs. Also see the Safety Requirements
appendix and these procedures:
• Enabling ActiveX in the browsers of users who need to access servers through KVM ports.
• Enabling the Java plug-in in the browsers of users who need to access devices through serial ports.
The AlterPath OnSite Installation Guide and the AlterPath OnSite Administrator’s and User’ s Guide are at
the following locations:
• On the documentation CD shipped with the product
•At http://cyclades.com/support/downloads.php, under: “AlterPath
OnSite>Manuals.”
Contact Cyclades, Corp. if you want to order printed versions of the manuals.
Cyclades Corporation
3541 Gateway Boulevard
Fremont, CA 94538 USA
1.888.CYCLADES (292.5233)
1.510.771.6100
1.510.771.6200 (fax)
http://www.cyclades.com
Part Number: PAC-0342
Release Date: May 2006
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