Raritan DOMINION SX - Setup guide

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I. Prepare Devices and Network for Remote Operation

Congratulations on your purchase of Dominion SX, the complete solution for secure console management. Before installing Dominion SX, first configure each device that you intend to access remotely with the following parameters.

This very important installation procedure ensures a smooth installation.

Pre-installation Network Information

Have the right cabling on-hand to connect to the serial consoles of the target server(s) or other seriallymanaged devices that provide a console port. See section III,

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orrm attiio mation for your Dominion SX unit.

We recommend that you obtain all reference.

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The following list, N ettw required information prior to performing the configuration steps outlined in this guide. If you are uncertain of any information, contact your system administrator for assistance.

We recommend you store this information in a secure location for future

R arriitta n U dd niitt N s:: The IP address of the unit, as directed by your network administrator.

P S ub ett M k:: The IP subnet mask for the unit, as directed by your network administrator.

P G atte y:: The IP gateway for the unit, as directed by your network administrator.

P orrtt A drre or any port number from 1024 to

65536, as directed by your network administrator. e:: A generic name or term for your Dominion SX unit maximum 64 characters (underscores are permitted), no minimum size, and no spaces.

P A

Do ma n N am ex: mycompany.com or mycompany.co.uk.

[Optional] P orrtt ffo om an Ce diis co y:: not required for a standalone installation of Dominion

SX. If you are going to manage this

Dominion SX unit using Raritan's

CC, leave this port number set at the default value of 5000, or set it to the port number specified by the administrator. In rare cases another device may be using port 5000 as its default broadcast (or discovery) port.

II. Physical Installation and Initial Configuration

There are two ways to complete the basic network installation of the Dominion SX 1) Using a Java enabled web-brows-

A:: J av a e na blle d S stte m C on attiio orr D X or 2) Using a VT100 terminal or equivalent

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Physical Installation

(see illustration above, right)

1.

Obtain a computer with a network card and crossover network cable. This computer will be referred to as the 'installation computer.'

2.

Physically mount the unit in an ergonomically sound manner. The unit is designed to be easily rackmounted, and rack mounting is recommended.

3.

Connect the crossover network

LAN cable to the primary LAN connection on the back of the chassis.

Connect the other end to the network card in the installation computer.

4.

Connect the female end of the external power cord to the back of the chassis.

5.

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Power ON the Dominion SX e:: The unit will perform a hardware and firmware self-test and then start the software boot sequence.

The boot sequence is complete when the light goes on and remains on.

Connect the male end of the external power cord to the power supply outlet.

Each unit comes with a certain set of configuration defaults henceforth

Fa ctto Re se od

The default network settings for this mode are:

Internet Address (IP): 192.168.0.192

Gateway Address: 192.168.0.192

Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Port Address: 51000

Username: admin

Password: raritan

A. Java-enabled System

Configuration for DSX

Ensure that your installation computer has a route to and can communicate with IP address 1 92 68 19 2 by entering the command rro e of the installation computer.

If 192.168.0.192 is not on the gateway list, add it to the gateway list by typing the following commands into either a DOS or UNIX command line interface on the installation computer where your browser is running.

On a Windows NT/95/98/2000 syse a dd 2..1

68 19 2

< clliie ntt_ ho P a dd ss

P hy siic all IIn attiio n D grra

D om niio n S 2

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4 6 3

4 6 3

5

For example: rro utte dd 92 68 19 2 1 5..1

12 2..1

On a UNIX (incl. Sun Solaris) system, type: rro utte dd 2..1

68 0..1

92 clliie _h os a dd ss ac e

For example: rro utte dd 92 68 errffa e

19 2 1 5..1

12 2..1

piin g

1 92 68 19 2..

If this does not produce a reply, please verify that:

- The Dominion SX unit is powered on and has completed the self-test

- It has a crossover Ethernet cable connected to it from the installation computer (or a straightthrough cable from a known-good port on a hub, switch, or router)

- The correct IP address was entered into the

URL on a Java-enabled browser

- There is route from the installation computer to the Dominion SX.

Use the installation computer to connect to the unit, typing the factory default IP address

1 92 68 19 2 in the installation computer Web browser's address line. Once you have reached the unit's initial configuration screen, enter the

Initial Software Configuration information as described below.

User Information

This information should be entered for each user, up to 50 user accounts, with at least one administrator for each Dominion SX unit.

U se Na e:: 32 characters maximum, one character minimum, spaces permitted.

L og n N am acter minimum, no spaces.

U se yp e::

- A dm unit, has read/write access to the console window.

- O pe unit (except own password), has read/write access to the console window.

- O bs unit (except own password), has read-only access to the console window.

orrm attiio you want associated with this user. Can be 64 characters maximum, no minimum, spaces per-

5 mitted.

P as wo in length, no spaces. The first six characters of the password must contain at least two alphas and one numeric character; the first four characters cannot be the same as the user name.

Once configured, the Dominion unit will automatically reboot. The unit will now be operating at its newly assigned IP address. If the unit is not yet mounted in the final installation location, the unit can be powered down and disconnected from the AC/DC power source (mains) and then relocated to its place in the rack or equipment shelf.

To communicate with the unit, please use a

J av a--e na blle d b ws

IP address. Use the newly created Administrator

Username and Password to access the unit, add users, and configure ports for access via the Dominion SX.

Also, at this time, it is important to verify/correct the Time and Date settings for the unit (under

Tiim e tab), since all log entries rely on this information.

Configure the ports, using the information below, for secure console access. Set up the user profile for the specific ports each specific user is authorized to access.

All Servers

1 Note the communication settings for the console port on each server that is to be connected to the Dominion SX. These will include baud/bit rate, typically 9600bps to 115.2Kbps, parity, flow-control; hardware (CTS/RTS) or software (XON/XOFF).

2 Ensure that you have the right cabling, and in some cases, adapters, to connect the server to the Dominion SX serial port.

3 Ensure that the console port is enabled on the server to be connected to the Dominion SX.

4 Ensure that the server supports - and console is set for - VT100 emulation. Default codeset for Raritan's terminal emulation package,

RaritanConsole is US ASCII; alternatively,

RaritanConsole can be set for ISO 8859-1 or

ISO 8859-15. network and firewall must allow communication on TCP Port 51000.

Dominion SX can be configured to use a different TCP port of your own designation (from

1024-65536).

To access Dominion SX via web browser, your firewall must also allow access to TCP Port 443

(Standard HTTPS). You may also wish to allow access to TCP Port 80 (Standard for HTTP) for additional convenience; because Dominion SX will forward all HTTP requests to HTTPS.

Allowing the initial HTTP requests on TCP Port

80 usually reduces complication for users

(users may initiate the connection with either

"http" - unit will automatically switch to "https" - or

"https" as a URL).

B. Command Line Interface System

Configuration for DSX

As of release 2.5, you can use a Command Line

Interface (CLI) or a Web browser for basic networking setup and configuration.

1.

Connect the Dominion SX unit to power, AC or DC, depending on the unit. For DC models, cabling is customer-provided.

2.

Power ON the unit.

3.

Connect a VT100 terminal (or equivalent) to the Terminal (or Terminal/Reserved on some models) serial port. This port is a DB9-Male port on most models, except ALL dual-power dual-

LAN models, including DSXA-48, which have an

RJ45 connector for a terminal port.

4.

The cabling required varies depending on the terminal used for this initial configuration; maximum length is 50 feet at 9600bps. Without the correct cabling, it is impossible to communicate with the Dominion SX.

a.

PC with serial port using Windows with HyperTerminal (or equivalent communications package): DB9-F (female) to DB9-F serial cable OR RJ45 male to DB9-F serial cable

(RJ45 male end plugs into the Dominion SX) b.

PC with serial port using Linux operating system and Minicom (or equivalent) communications package: DB9-F (female) to DB9-F serial cable OR RJ45 male to DB9-F serial cable

(RJ45 male end plugs into the Dominion SX)

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Network / Firewall

In order to enable access to Dominion SX, your

For more detailed instructions, please consult the User Manual found on the enclosed CD-ROM. Rev. D June 2005 255-60-2010

II. Physical Installation and Initial Configuration (continued)

((c on ue d ffrro m o siid e)) sion below 2.5; initial network installation from a terminal is supported only in units running 2.5 or higher.

c.

Another device with an asynchronous RS232 communications port and a communications package capable of being set to 9600-N-8-1:

Custom cabling may be required.

Minimally, the following pins must be supported by the device - Transmit,

Receive, and Ground.

b.

The cabling is not correct.

Please review the cabling instructions earlier in this document.

c.

The communications settings are not set to 9600-N-8-1.

d.

The Dominion SX unit is not plugged into the right COM (communications) port.

you forget or misplace this information, you must reset the unit to

Factory Default. Once lost, there is no way for a user or Raritan to recover this information. Note that usernames and password are case sensitive. The following characters (within double-quotes) cannot be used in these fields: spaces, "<", " >". Login

Name: 20 characters maximum, one character minimum, no spaces.

Passwords: use a mixture of letter and numbers.

5.

Set the communication parameters for the communications package to 9600-N-8-1 and ensure that the communications port configured in the software is the same as the physical port that the serial cable from the

Dominion SX is plugged into. Keep in mind that other devices in a PC may be using a communications port internally. In these instances, the

COM port that the Dominion SX is connected to must be different than the port used by the modem.

6.

Press Enter on your keyboard; the initial configuration screen for network parameters should appear. If the screen does not appear, one of the following may have happened: a.

The unit is running software vere.

The communications software is not configured to connect to the correct port (may be set to COM3, while the Dominion SX is connected to

COM2).

8) Type a name for the administrator of the Dominion SX unit. The default username is admin. This name is required to configure the unit, and is case-sensitive.

9) Type a password for the admintta n and is case-sensitive.

After initial network setup, the admin user must change the password for the admin account. This new username and password are required for future configurations to the unit. If

Upon completion of network configuration, the unit performs a self-test, and then starts the software boot sequence. Depending on the unit, the initial boot sequence can take from 1-3 minutes, and is complete when the blue LED on unit's front panel lights and remains on for longer than 30 seconds (subsequent reboots take less time).

The unit can now be accessed at the new IP address, using the admin username and password entered above. The user will be prompted to change the password.

III. Attaching Servers or other serially-managed devices to Dominion SX

IV. Launch RaritanConsole (RC)

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Attaching Servers

1.

Plug in power cord to AC (main) supply.

2.

Connect a standard Cat5

Ethernet cable from the Dominion SX network port, to your networked switch / hub / router.

3.

[[O pttiio all]] Depending on the model, connect the integrated modem found in Dominion SX by attaching one end of the included telephone cable to the modem port, and the other end to an analog telephone line.

4.

To connect a standard DB9 or

DB25 serial console port to Dominion

SX, use a Raritan Nulling Serial

Adapter (p/n ASCSDB9F, ASCS-

DB9M, ASCSDB25F, ASCSDB25M) to interconnect the console port to

Dominion SX via a standard Cat5

Ethernet cable.

5.

Many Cisco and Sun devices are equipped with serial console ports employing non-standard RJ45 connections. Most of these devices' serial console ports can be directly connected to Dominion SX with a

"serial rollover cable" (not a standard

Ethernet cable, nor a crossover

Ethernet cable). If you have misplaced the rollover cable supplied with your Cisco or Sun device, you may purchase one from Raritan (p/n

CRLVR-15).

Launch RaritanConsole

Dominion SX provides secure web-browser access to devices connected to each of your servers or other serially managed devices from any Java-enabled browser. This enables convenient remote access to your server(s)/devices without the burden of having software on-hand.

1.

Log on to any computer with a Javaenabled browser with network access to

Dominion SX.

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- If you are using Windows NT, 2000, or XP, ensure that you are not a "restricted" user.

- If you are using Windows XP, ensure that either Java Virtual Machine or Microsoft VM (XP

Service Pack 1) is installed.

2.

Launch Microsoft Internet Explorer or the

Netscape browser. Ensure that your Internet

Explorer/Netscape security settings allow the download and execution of Java-applets.

N e:

- The Microsoft Windows default security setting, "Medium" will suffice.

3.

Enter the IP address for the Dominion unit in the URL field, and provide a valid username and password when prompted.

4.

Once authenticated, the list of ports that the user is authorized to access will appear.

5.

Click on a specific port to access, which must be connected to a powered-on and properly configured server/device.

6.

A terminal emulation window

(RaritanConsole) will be launched. Position the mouse in the window and press the Enter key on the keyboard.

7.

You should then see the login prompt from the target server/device. Alternatively, just to test the port, please plug in the supplied RJ45 loop-back plug into a specific port and then select that port. You will see the characters you type echoed back.

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