User manual

CHAPTER

Introduction

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 remote data center management and out-of-band

management of IT assets from any location worldwide.

NOTE: Unless noted, references to the ACS 6000 console server refer to all models in the 60XX series.

ACS 6000 console servers provide secure local (console port) and remote (IP and dial-up) access.

The console servers run the Linux

operating system with a persistent file system in Flash memory,

and they can be upgraded from either an FTP or DSView

software server.

You can use the Web Manager, the Command Line Interface (CLI utility) or DSView 3

management software (version 3.5.1 and greater) to configure the ACS 6000 console server.

Multiple administrators can be logged into the console server at the same time.

Two PC card/slots support modem (V.92 and Wireless GSM/CDMA), Ethernet, fast Ethernet (fiber

optic), wireless LAN and storage PC cards (16 bit and 32 bit). One USB port supports modem

(V.92 and Wireless GSM/CDMA), storage devices and USB hubs. Two fast Ethernet ports support

connections to more than one network or configuration of Ethernet bonding (failover) for

redundancy and greater reliability. For dial-in and secure dial-back with Point-to-Point Protocol

(PPP), optional internal modems can be factory installed, or you can use external modems or

wireless modem CardBus devices.

Features and Benefits

Web Manager

Users and administrators perform most tasks through the Web Manager (accessed with HTTP or

HTTPS). The Web Manager runs in any supported browser (such as Netscape

, Internet

Explorer

, Firefox

or Mozilla

) on any supported computer that has network access to the

console server.

The administrator can use the Web Manager to create user accounts, authorize groups and

configure security and ports. An authorized user can access connected devices through the Web