Black Box Server 1108 Console Server User Manual

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IN DEPTH  
Reach equipment out of band securely.  
In addition to remote in-band access through its 10BASE-T/  
100BASE-TX TCP/IP port, Value Line Console Servers support  
out-of-band access to your critical equipment and vital assets.  
Just attach an external dialup modem to control and manage your  
distributed network of servers and other devices with the latest in  
console access. Typically, you do this via Telnet software, using an SSH  
tunnel through the console server to communicate securely with serial  
port-connected devices over the Internet or any other public network.  
But you can Telnet through the console server to the serial device several  
other ways, too. (See “LAN Console Port Management” and “Serial  
Console Port Management” in the Tech Specs on page 4.)  
LES1116A  
applicationS  
Value Line Console Servers come with an SDT Connector application.  
Through this open-source SSH Java client, you auto-load your console  
server’s configurations and, to ensure secure connectivity with attached  
network and serial devices, set up SSH tunnels for port-forwarding  
communications through the console server. The same SDT Connector  
tool is also used for setting up a 10-/100-Mbps auto failover route to  
a remote, out-of-band gateway. This can be through an alternate dial-in  
path or out-of-band broadband path.  
In the data center, use Value Line Console Servers to:  
Through a serial connection, you can access the Value Line Console  
Server’s RPC menu to select your type of serial RPC device. The console  
servers support most popular network and serial PDUs. And if your PDU  
isn’t on the default list, then you can add support directly.  
» Simplify the management of computer,  
telecommunications, and power equipment,  
especially in large centers (those occupying  
an entire floor or multiple floors in a building) .  
» Establish in-band and out-of-band management  
that meets the entire data center's local and  
remote management needs.  
Robust advanced encryption keeps all connection communications  
secure. In addition, the console servers give you a choice of filtering and  
access logging facilities, which you can archive off-line. Store offline logs  
for serial ports, available networks, and more. And to protect against  
unauthorized access, the system enables you to restrict access by IP  
address, password, or account.  
» Better control power dissipation and make better  
use of equipment space, especially in processing-  
centric centers with row after row of racked  
server clusters.  
» Rigorously control access privileges, while  
monitoring and logging all access events  
to better enforce enterprise security policies.  
Set up to scan the serial stream and send alerts.  
To help ensure maximum uptime, Value Line Console Servers  
proactively scan the serial stream on console ports, searching for specific  
errors and phrases.  
In the SMB server room, use them to:  
The console servers support SNMP and SMTP alerts/traps for serial  
ports and hosts. Simply set the trigger condition for each port, and the  
console server monitors port traffic for your defined character stream  
pattern or phrases. If they’re detected, the console server sends SMS  
text or an e-mail to you or an SNMP server (or to a central Nagios server,  
if it’s used). This alerts feature can be enabled on any and all serial ports  
or connected hosts.  
» Simplify the control of servers and gear racked  
in a single room, especially in limited-staff offices  
dealing with an expanding server count.  
Both administrators and users can access and control serial- and network-  
attached PDU power strips. You can initiate the action you want to take  
by outlet, whether it’s turning it on or off, cycling, or checking its status.  
» Set up a single integrated gateway to locally  
and remotely manage all serial- and network-  
connected devices, particularly newer servers  
with embedded service processors and baseboard  
management controllers (BMCs).  
Hotkey power on a PDU or an RPS.  
A Value Line Console Server is also the ideal solution for situations  
where you need out-of-band access to a “dead” communications  
device—one that’s entirely locked up in a frozen condition.  
Also, the console server informs you of its operating status. An  
LED on the back of the unit flashes a “heartbeat” periodically, and its  
“heartbeat monitor” agent can trigger dial-back or a redundant path  
during network outages. The heartbeat monitor checks that the console  
server is indeed on-line and operating as it should, that it’s clear to send  
alerts and alarms, and is accessible by remote users. In addition, you can  
set it up so if the heartbeat falters, it can automatically dial up a remote  
site to raise an alarm, or switch to and activate a failover link.  
Using a hotkey from the command line interface via SSH or Telnet,  
you simply launch the console server’s remote power control (RPC)  
menu, through which you can turn power on (or off), power cycle,  
or just check the power status of a particular device. Or you activate  
power status control and monitoring through SNMP. Value Line Console  
Servers support thousands of PDU or RPS units, for both serial- and  
SNMP-connected control.  
» Set up encrypted authenticated access for local  
and remote access.  
» Enact better strategies for disaster avoidance.  
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Supports GNU bash shell script.  
types of users supported  
Some products in today’s market use proprietary protocols for  
communications. In contrast, Value Line Console Servers give you access  
to the Linux core, including bash. This makes them ideal for industrial  
control applications where you need to remotely manage proprietary  
equipment with custom protocols.  
Value Line Console Servers support two classes of users:  
Administrative users, who are authorized to configure and  
control the console server, and to access and control all the  
connected devices. An administrator can access and control the  
console server using the config utility, the Linux command line,  
or the browser-based management console. By default, the  
administrator has access to all services and ports to control all  
serial connected devices and network-connected devices (hosts).  
• Members of the users group, who are only authorized to  
perform specified controls on specific connected devices. When  
authorized, they can access serial or network devices and control  
these devices using the specified services, for example, Telnet,  
HTTPS, RDP, IPMI, Serial over LAN (SoL), power control. An  
authorized user also has a limited view of the management  
console and can only access authorized configured devices  
and review port logs.  
Through the Linux kernel, you can write custom scripts that can run  
manually or automatically. This way, you proactively create self-healing  
solutions for cycling power on a router or switch on PING failure.  
LES1108A  
You can write custom scripts so they run each time a particular alert  
triggers. For example, you can set it up to power cycle on a managed  
device when a specific alert event occurs or to send multiple notification  
e-mails when an alert triggers.  
More applicationS  
In branch offices, use Value Line Console Servers to:  
» Simplify the control of distributed office server  
rooms or wiring closets containing servers, UPSs,  
PDUs, and network devices.  
T ec h S pecS  
Compliance — FCC Part 15 A, UL® 1950, TUV, C-Tick, RoHS  
CPU Processor — 166 MHz ARM (Micrel KS8695P)  
LAN Console Port Management — Secure SSH tunneling (TCP/UDP); Secure  
Remote Desktop access to Windows® XP®/2003; Secure VNC access to Sun,  
Windows, Linux computers; secure HTTP(S) access to browser-controlled  
appliances; Native IPMI 1.5/2.0 (RMCP/RMCP+) support for BMC and service  
processor access and control; Secure SOL to BIOS, EMS, ACS data; service  
processor access (IPMI, ILO, LOM); access to KVM built in to service  
processors (DRAC, RSA); secure Telnet access; limit user access by LAN  
device and SDT service for device; embedded DHCP server  
Memory — LES1108A: 16 MB SDRAM, 8 MB embedded flash;  
LES1116A, LES1148A: 64 MB SDRAM, 16 MB embedded flash  
Network Protocols — NTP, TCP/IP, UDP/IP; Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, PPP, RS-232  
Operating System — Linux with source code access (custom development kit  
included); PC compatible  
Security and Authentication — Secure Shell (SSH-2, SSH-3); TACACS+,  
RADIUS, LDAP, PAP/CHAP (dialup); dial-back support; local authentication;  
system event syslog; SSH port and IP forwarding support; IP packet filtering  
Serial Console Port Management — SSH tunneled serial bridging; Windows  
2003 Server ACS and EMS support; Sun/Solaris® ready (no inadvertent  
breaks); Break over SSH support; port triggers with SMNP and e-mail alerts;  
off-line data logging (Syslog, NFS, CIFS); on-line data buffering and logging;  
access by TCP port; Telnet/unauthenticated Telnet SSH/Raw TCP connect;  
RFC 2217 port redirection; Windows Remote Desktop or VNC over serial  
support; per serial port user access lists  
» Set up a centralized in-band and out-of-band  
management gateway for local and remote serial  
port management—especially for satellite offices  
with little or no IT staff on-site.  
What’s included  
leS1108a:  
» Ensure maximum system uptime for sales offices,  
the customer-facing points crucial to the bottom  
line of many business enterprises.  
leS1116a and leS1148a:  
(2) CAT5 cables  
(2) CAT5 cables  
(1) DB9 F–RJ-45S  
straight connector  
(1) DB9 F–RJ-45S  
crossover connector  
5-VDC, 2-A power supply  
with IEC socket and  
AC power cable  
Rackmount kit  
Quick Start Guide and  
user manual on CD-ROM  
(1) DB9 F–RJ-45S  
straight connector  
(1) DB9 F–RJ-45S  
crossover connector  
IEC AC power cord  
Rackmount kit  
» Give off-site techs 24/7 access to integrated small  
business server applications, those that branch  
offices often depend on for e-mail, printing, file  
storage, Web access, and more.  
In smaller service provider applications, use them to:  
Quick Start Guide and  
user manual on CD-ROM  
» Better serve the IT needs of clients in different  
offices by keeping servers and equipment up and  
running on a continuous basis.  
» Support new services while at the same time  
reducing the need for on-site service calls and  
increasing profitability.  
CE Approval — Yes  
Connectors — Serial: LES1108A: (8) RJ-45 (RS-232);  
LES1116A: (16) RJ-45 (RS-232);  
LES1148A: (48) RJ-45 (RS-232);  
Local console and modem serial port: (1) DB9 F (RS-232);  
Network: (1) RJ-45 (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)  
Operating Environment — Temperature: 41 to 122º F (5 to 50º C);  
Humidity: 5 to 90%, noncondensing  
Power — LES1116A, LES1148A: 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz, internal AC;  
LES1108A: 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz, external DC;  
Item  
Code  
Value Line Console Servers  
8-Port  
16-Port  
48-Port  
leS1108a  
leS1116a  
leS1148a  
» Avoid the need for numerous high-priced  
management devices (dedicated power switch  
controllers, service processor management units,  
KVMoIP switches, etc.) at the client site.  
Need more redundancy, accessibility, and storage?  
See our Advanced Console Servers (LES1208A/1216A/1248A), offering:  
» Proactively diagnose client-side equipment  
problems, setting up notification alarms and alerts  
to notify you of pending IT disasters.  
Consumption: All: Less than 20 W  
Size — LES1108A: 1.2"H x 8.2"W x 4.9"D (3 x 20.8 x 12.4 cm);  
LES1116A, LES1148A: 1.75"H (1U) x 17"W x 8.5"D (4.4 x 43.1 x 22 cm)  
Weight — LES1108A: 3.7 lb. (1.7 kg);  
• Dual 10/100 Ethernet ports  
• Dual AC power supplies  
• A built-In V.92 modem  
• 2 GB of USB flash memory  
• ”Rolled” style ports for easy  
connections to Cisco® devices  
LES1116A, LES1148A: 8.5 lb. (3.9 kg)  
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