Avocent® ACS800/8000

Advanced Console System

Command Reference Guide

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Introduction, Navigation and Commands 1

1.1 Access Options and How to Log in to the CLI 1
1.2 Configuration Tasks Performed With the CLI 2
1.3 CLI Navigation 2
1.4 Autocompletion 4
1.5 Parameters 4
2 CLI Command Set 5
2.1 Commands Used for the CLI 5
2.1.1 add 5
2.1.2 cd 5
2.1.3 commit 6
2.1.4 delete 6
2.1.5 exit/quit 6
2.1.6 ftp 7
2.1.7 help 7
2.1.8 list_configuration 7
2.1.9 ls 8
2.1.10 opiepasswd 8
2.1.11 pwd 9
2.1.12 passwd 9
2.1.13 revert 9
2.1.14 scp 9
2.1.15 set 9
2.1.16 show 10
2.1.17 wiz 10
2.1.18 connect 11
2.1.19 disconnect 11
2.1.20 cycle, on, off, lock and unlock 11
2.2 Special Multi-session Commands 13
2.2.1 sniff 13
2.2.2 share 13
2.2.3 list_shared_session 14
2.2.4 kill_shared_session 14
2.2.5 sendmsg 14
2.2.6 show_databuf and show_appliance_databuf 14
2.2.7 cleandbuf and clean_appliance_databuf 15
2.3 CLI Equivalent Actions to Web Manager Checkbox Selection 15
3 Port Access and Configuration Examples 19
3.1 View Information About the Console System and Connected Devices 19
3.2 Connect to a Device Console Connected to a Serial Port 21

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 3.3 Accessing Serial Ports using ts_menu 22
3.4 Manage Power for a Device Connected to an Outlet on a PDU 22
3.5 Port Configuration Examples 22
4 CLI Overview for Administrators 25
4.1 System 25
4.2 System/Security 25
4.2.1 System/Date and Time 27
4.2.2 System/Help and Language 27
4.2.3 System/General 28
4.2.4 System/Boot Configuration 29
4.2.5 System/Information 29
4.2.6 System/Usage 29
4.3 Network 29
4.3.1 Network/Settings 30
4.3.2 Network/IPv4 and IPv6 30
4.3.3 Network/Devices 31
4.3.4 Network/Hosts 32
4.3.5 Network/Firewall 33
4.3.6 Network/IPSec(VPN) 33
4.4 Network/SNMP 34
4.5 Sensors 34
4.5.1 Wiz command 36
4.6 Ports 37
4.6.1 Auxiliary ports 41
4.7 Pluggable Devices 42
4.8 Authentication 42
4.9 Users 44
4.10 Events_and_Logs 47
4.11 Power Management 48
4.12 Active Sessions Information 49
4.13 Change Password 50
Appendices 51
Appendix A: Recovering a Console System That Will Not Boot From Flash 51
Appendix B: Migration CLI 53
Appendix C: Su and Sudo Commands 57

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1 INTRODUCTION, NAVIGATION AND COMMANDS
The Avocent® ACS800/8000 Advanced Console System serves as a single point for access and administration of
connected devices, such as target device consoles, modems and power devices. Console systems support secure remote
data center management and out-of-band management of IT assets from any location worldwide.

This guide describes how to access and navigate the Command Line Interface (CLI) utility and how to use it after the
console system has been installed and assigned an IP address. For information on how to install or operate your console
system using the web user interface (UI), see the Avocent® ACS800/8000 Advanced Console System Installation/User
Guide.

1.1 Access Options and How to Log in to the CLI

The CLI utility can be accessed in the following ways:

• Through a local terminal or a computer that has a terminal emulation program connected to the console port of
the console system with session settings of 9600, 8, N and 1, with no flow control. The local console speed can
be modified in the device's boot configuration.
• After the console system is connected to the network and has an IP address, it can be accessed by one of the
following methods:
• An SSH or Telnet client on a remote computer (if the SSH or Telnet protocol is enabled in the selected
Security Profile)
• With the Web Manager - Access - Appliance Viewer button
• With DSView management software

NOTE: For details on the remote access methods and IP address configuration options, see the Avocent®
ACS800/8000 Advanced Console System Installation/User Guide.

Administrators have full access to the CLI and to connected devices. An administrator can authorize regular users to access
ports, manage power, manage data buffer storage and use one or more console system administration tools. Users can
always change their own passwords.

To start the CLI:

1. An administrator can access the CLI through the console port, with Telnet, SSH or through the web manager.
2. Enter the username and password at the prompt. The cli-> prompt appears.

-or-

A root user logs into the Linux shell by default. From the shell, type cli to launch the CLI.

Welcome to ACS8000 <host name>.

Type help for more information
--:- / cli->

The default username is admin. The first time you log in as admin, leave the password field blank. You are prompted to
create a new password.

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 1.2 Configuration Tasks Performed With the CLI
The navigation structure of the CLI mirrors that of the web manager. Options and parameters are also the same, except that
spaces in web manager options and parameters are replaced with underscores (_), as in system_tools. Examples that show
how to select an option in the web manager use a dash surrounded by two spaces ( - ). In the CLI, two similar options in a
path are separated by a forward slash (/).

For example, in the web manager, user configuration is done when an administrator selects Users - Local Accounts - User
Names to get to the User Names screen. To navigate to the equivalent configuration level in the CLI, an administrator would
use the cd command followed by the path: cd /users/local_accounts/user_names.

Administrators should log into the CLI in one window and log into the web manager in another window to see how the menu
options in the web manager map to the navigation options in the CLI. Configuration with the CLI also requires mastery of
the following information on CLI navigation and of the CLI commands. For more information, see CLI Command Set on page
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1.3 CLI Navigation

The CLI navigation options are in a nested tree configuration.

When a command line is shown in an example, and the step starts with “Enter,” or when a syntax example is given, the user
should type the command as shown and then press Enter. The Enter key is not shown in command line examples unless
needed for clarity.

When a user logs in the CLI, the prompt indicates the user is at the / level.

--:- / cli->

No parameters can be set at this level of the navigation tree.

At any CLI prompt at any level, if you type cd <space> Tab Tab or cd Tab Tab Tab, the navigation options (path elements)
for that level are listed. Different options appear for administrators and for authorized users.

• When an administrator types the cd command and then presses Tab Tab at the / prompt, the following
navigation options (path elements) appear.

--:-/ cli->cd
access/ monitoring/ sensors/
active_sessions/ network/ system/
pluggable_ system_
authentication/
devices/ tools/
change_password/ ports/ users/
power_
events_and_logs/
management

When a regular user types the cd command and then presses Tab Tab at the / prompt, the following navigation options
appear.

--:-/ cli->cd
access/ change_password/ power_management/

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 Enter cd <one_or_more_path_elements> to move down one or more levels of the navigation tree:

--:- / cli-> cd system_tools

A prompt like the following appears at each level:

--:- system_tools cli->

NOTE: CLI commands are case sensitive.

At any level, you can press Tab Tab at the prompt to see the commands that can be entered at the current level.

--:- / cli->
add pwd
cd quit
clone_ports reboot
reset_port_to_
commit
factory
restore_
configuration_integrity
configuration
delete revert
disable_ports save_configuration
echo scp
edit set
enable_ports set_cas
exit set_dial-in
factory_defaults set_dial-out
finish set_power
ftp set_socket-client
generate_|_download_
shell
certificate
help show
hostname shutdown
list_configuration upgrade_firmware
ls whoami
opiepasswd wiz
passwd

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 If you know the path, you can enter multiple path elements in a single command separated with forward slashes (/).

--:- / cli-> cd ports/serial_ports/

--:- serial ports cli->

Enter cd .. to move up one level of the navigation tree. Enter cd ../..[/..] to move up multiple levels.

--:- serial ports cli-> cd ../..

--:- / cli->

1.4 Autocompletion
Autocompletion allows you to type the first few letters of a command or navigation option and then press Tab. The rest of
the name is filled in automatically if the letters typed are unique to one command or to a navigation option at that level. If
the letters match more than one of the commands or navigation options for that level, the matching options are listed.

For example, if you type cd acc and press Tab at the CLI prompt from the / level, the access option will be completed.

--:- / cli-> cd acc <tab>

--:- / cli-> cd access

If you then press Enter, you are changed to the access level, and the access level prompt appears.

--:- access cli->

The following example illustrates a case when more than one command matches the letters typed.

--:- / cli-> sh <tab> <tab>

shell show

1.5 Parameters
Some CLI commands take parameters. If you press Tab Tab after a command that requires a parameter, you are prompted
to enter the parameter.

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2 CLI COMMAND SET
2.1 Commands Used for the CLI
This section describes the general commands used when accessing the console system with the command line interface.

NOTE: Most of the commands work from any location when the path to the command parameter is included.

NOTE: The word “node” refers to an entity such as a route, host or user, which can be added, configured or deleted.

2.1.1 add
Add a node.

Syntax:

--:- / cli-> add <Path>

Example:

--:- / cli-> add network/hosts

--:#- [hosts] cli->

2.1.2 cd
Change directory (level).

Syntax:

--:- / cli-> cd <Path>

Example:

--:- / cli-> cd access

Displays the following:

--:- access cli->

Example:

--:- access cli-> cd ..

-or-

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 --:- access cli-> cd ../

Moves up one directory level and displays the following:

--:- / cli->

Example:

--:- access cli-> cd /

Moves to the top level and displays the following:

--:- / cli->

Example:

--:- access cli-> cd /information

Displays the following:

--:- information cli->

2.1.3 commit
Save settings.

Syntax:

**:- settings cli-> commit

2.1.4 delete
Delete a node.

Syntax:

--:- / cli-> delete <Path> <parameter>

2.1.5 exit/quit
Exit the CLI and return to the login prompt.

Syntax:

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 --:- / cli-> exit

-or-

--:- / cli-> quit

2.1.6 ftp
Connect to a remote FTP server.

Syntax:

--:- / cli-> ftp [<server_IP_address>|<hostname>]

NOTE: You must log into the CLI as root to have full control over the local directory path. All normal FTP commands
apply.

2.1.7 help
Generate a help message about how to navigate the CLI.

Syntax:

--:- / cli-> help

- Thank you for using the cli -

Some basic and useful keys are:
- tab (once/twice) - shows the next possible commands/option(s)
- up/down arrow - navigates up/down in the command history
- ls - shows sub-nodes
- show - shows available configuration in the node
- cntrl e - gets the current parameter value for editing
Other hints:
- Use backslash '\' to escape spaces, '\' and other control characters when assigning values to parameters.

2.1.8 list_configuration
List the configuration in a format that allows pasting the output directly on the appliance session (console, SSH or Telnet) in
order to (re)configure the unit.

All configurable parameters are listed under the current node. When the parameter is not configured, the parameter name
has the number sign character (#) as its prefix.

Syntax:

--:- / cli-> list_configuration

Example:

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 .list configuration of network device eth0:
--:- cli-> cd network/devices/eth0
--:- eth0 cli-> list_configuration
echo off
cd /network/devices/eth0
batch_mode
set status=enabled
set ipv4_method=dhcp
#set ipv4_method=static #ipv4_address=192.168.160.10 #ipv4_mask=255.255.255.0
#set ipv4_method=ipv4_address_unconfigured
#set ipv6_method=stateless
#set ipv6_method=dhcpv6
#set ipv6_method=static #ipv6_address= #ipv6_prefix_length=
set ipv6_method=ipv6_address_unconfigured
set mode=auto
submit
echo on
commit
--:- eth0 cli->

NOTE: Check the configuration of the program used to open a session against the appliance (SSH/Telnet, TeraTerm /
HypertTerminal for console, and so on) to avoid the inclusion of a line feed character in lines that exceed terminal
width, because this will affect the paste operation.

2.1.9 ls
Show the available directories or subnodes at the current location.

Syntax:

--:- / cli-> ls

Example:

--:- / cli-> ls authentication

appliance_authentication/
authentication_servers/
--:- / cli->

2.1.10 opiepasswd
Configure a one time password (OTP) for the local user. After you type the command, you will be asked for the passphrase
to use for the OTP.

NOTE: Use this command to restart the sequence number.

Syntax:

--:- / cli-> opiepasswd -f -c <username>

Example:

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 opiepasswd -f -c teste
Adding teste:
Only use this method from the console; NEVER from remote. If you are using telnet, xterm, or a dial-in, type ^C now or exit with no
password.
Then run opiepasswd without the -c parameter.
Using MD5 to compute responses.
Enter new secret pass phrase:
Again new secret pass phrase:
ID teste OTP key is 499 AC0241
FOOD HUGH SKI ALMA LURK BRAD

2.1.11 pwd
Display the path to the current level (print working directory).

Syntax:

--:- / cli-> pwd

2.1.12 passwd
Configure the password for the current user. The terminal does not echo the password.

Syntax:

--:- / cli-> passwd

2.1.13 revert
Undo a previous parameter setting.

Syntax:

**:- / cli-> revert

2.1.14 scp
Perform a secure shell copy.

Syntax:

--:- / cli-> scp [[user@]host1:]file1 [...] [[user@]host2:]file2

2.1.15 set
Set a parameter.

Syntax:

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 --:- / cli-> set <Path> <Parameter>=<Value>

After a parameter has been changed using the set command, a pair of asterisks appear at the beginning of the CLI prompt.

**:- / cli->

Save the change:

**:- / cli-> commit

-or-

Undo the change:

**:- / cli-> revert

NOTE: After a commit or revert command, the asterisks at the beginning of the CLI prompt are replaced by hyphens.
Asterisks will not appear after the execution of the set command if using wizard mode, which can be recognized by a
prompt that has a pound sign after the colon and the current directory in square brackets (example, --:#- [hosts] cli-
>).

2.1.16 show
Show the content of the current location (shows tables and parameters with current values).

Syntax:

--:- / cli-> show

Example:

--:- language cli-> show

appliance_language = english
--:- / cli->

2.1.17 wiz
Configures the IP parameters for the Eth0 interface. Shows the current configuration and asks for new values for the following
parameters:

• Status of the interface (enabled or disabled)

• IPv4 method (dhcp or static)
• IPv6 method (dhcp or static)
• IP address, mask and gateway (if static is chosen for either of the previous parameters)
• DNS Primary Server, Secondary Server, Domain Name and Hostname
• Enable or disable IPv6 support

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 After setting all parameters, confirm that all parameters are correct to save them.

2.1.18 connect
Connect to a serial port.

Syntax:

--:- access cli-> connect <port_name>

Example:

--:- access cli-> connect 77-77-70-p-2

Displays the following:

Password:

-or-

Type the hotkey to suspend the connection:

Ctrl + z

NOTE: The connect, sniff and share commands allow you to connect to serial ports. These commands require
authentication when single sign-on is disabled, so the password must be entered to authenticate the user in the
authentication type configured for the serial port. If single sign-on is enabled or the user has already been
authenticated, the session is opened.

2.1.19 disconnect
Use the text session hotkey to suspend the target session and return to the CLI.

Syntax:

Ctrl+z

2.1.20 cycle, on, off, lock and unlock

Control power on outlets on a PDU that is either connected to a serial port or to the AUX/Modem port when the port is
enabled and configured with the Power Profile.

NOTE: Lock and unlock commands are only supported on Cyclades and Avocent PDUs.

To power control (on, off, cycle) all outlets of PDUs or outlets merged to a target (serial port configured as CAS profile
with merged outlets):

1. Go to the access level.

--:- / cli-> cd/ access

2. Launch the power command with the argument being the target name or PDU ID.

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 --:- access cli-> [cycle|on|off][<PDU_ID>]|<target name>]

To power control (on, off, cycle) outlets of one specific PDU:

1. Go to the PDU level under access.

--:- / cli-> cd access/<PDU_ID>

2. Launch the power command with a specific outlet (number or name), range of outlets (use a hyphen to specify
the range) or list of outlets (number or name separated by a comma).

--:- <PDU_ID> cli-> [cycle|on|off][<outlet name>|<outlet number>]

-or-

--:- <PDU_ID> cli-> [cycle|on|off]<outlet number>-<outlet number]

-or-

--:- <PDU_ID> cli-> [cycle|on|off]<outlet number>,<outlet number>

To power control (on, off, cycle, lock, unlock) outlets of one specific PDU under the power management level:

1. Go to the outlet level for the specific PDU.

--:- / cli-> cd power_management/pdus/<PDU_ID>/outlets

2. Launch the power command with a specific outlet number, range of outlets (use a hyphen to specify the range)
or list of outlets (number or name separated by a comma).

--:- outlets cli-> [cycle|on|off] [<outlet number>]

-or-

--:- outlets cli-> [cycle|on|off] <outlet number>-<outlet number]

-or-

--:- outlets cli-> [cycle|on|off] <outlet number>,<outlet number>

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 2.2 Special Multi-session Commands
The following commands require navigation to an enabled and configured port to which one or more users are
simultaneously connected. To get to the port, enter the following command.

--:- / cli-> cd access/<serial_port_ID>

2.2.1 sniff
Connect to a serial port as an additional, view-only user.

Syntax:

--:- / <port name> cli-> sniff

Example:

--:- / 77-77-70-p-2 cli->sniff

Displays the following:

Password:

-or-

Type the hotkey to suspend the connection:

Ctrl + z

2.2.2 share
Connect to a serial port as an additional, read/write user.

Syntax:

--:-/ <port_name> cli-> share

Example:

--:- / 77-77-70-p-2 cli->share

Displays the following:

Password:

-or-

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 Type the hotkey to suspend the connection:

Ctrl + z

2.2.3 list_shared_session
List the users connected to the shared serial port.

Syntax:

--:- <serial_port_ID> cli-> list_shared_session

2.2.4 kill_shared_session
Terminate the connection of a user on the port. The user is returned to the cli-> prompt.

NOTE: You must enable the Kill Multi Session option from the Port Access Rights settings for this command to be
available.

Syntax:

--:- <serial_port_ID> cli-> kill_shared_session <username>

Example:

--:- <serial_port_ID> cli-> kill_shared_session admin@139

2.2.5 sendmsg
Send a message to a user connected to the port.

NOTE: You must enable the Send Message Multi Session option from the Port Access Rights settings for this
command to be available.

Syntax:

--:- <serial_port_ID> cli-> sendmsg <username> <message>

Example:

--:- <serial_port_ID> cli-> sendmsg admin@139 You are being terminated.

2.2.6 show_databuf and show_appliance_databuf

View the data buffer files for the port. Data buffering must be enabled in the CAS Profile for the port and the user must be
authorized for data buffer management.

Syntax:

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 --:- <serial_port_ID> cli-> show_databuf

View the data logging for the appliance. Appliance Session Data logging must be enabled in Events and Logs/Appliance
Logging.

Syntax:

--:- / cli -> show_appliance_databuf

The following commands are available for show data buffering:

• Return - Scroll forward one line.

• Ctrl + F - Scroll forward one window.
• Ctrl + B - Scroll backward one window.
• /pattern - Search foward in the file for the first line containing the pattern.
• ?pattern - Search backward in the file for the first line containing the pattern.
• n - Repeat the search.
• q - Quit.

2.2.7 cleandbuf and clean_appliance_databuf

Clear the data buffer. Data buffering must be enabled in the CAS Profile for the port and the user must be authorized for
data buffer management.

Syntax:

--:- <serial_port_ID> cli-> clean_databuf

Clear the data logging for the appliance. Appliance Session Data logging must be enabled in Events and Logs/Appliance
Logging.

Syntax:

--:- / cli -> clean_appliance_databuf

2.3 CLI Equivalent Actions to Web Manager Checkbox Selection

NOTE: The following example procedure, which configures IPv6, illustrates the actions to use in the CLI to enable or
disable an option when a checkbox would be selected or deselected in the web manager. The sub-parameters will be
available after the option is enabled.

To configure IPv6 (example of how to perform the equivalent of web manager checkbox selection/deselection):

1. Log into the CLI and enter cd network/settings.

--:- / cli-> cd network/settings

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 2. Enter show to view the status of IPv6 configuration.

--:- settings cli-> show

hostname = ACS8048
primary_dns = 110.126.129.4
secondary_dns =
domain = corp.tst.com
search =
enable_lldp = no
enable_ipv6 = no
get_dns_from_dhcpv6 = no
get_domain_from_dhcpv6 = no
multiple_routing = none
enable_bonding = no

3. Type set enable_ipv6= and press Tab to view the options for the parameter.

--:- settings cli-> set enable_ipv6=

no yes

4. Enter set enable_ipv6=no to disable IPv6.

--:- settings cli-> set enable_ipv6=no

-or-

Enter set enable_ipv6=yes to enable IPv6.

--:- settings cli-> set enable_ipv6=yes

5. (Optional) Enter either of the following commands to enable subparameters.

**:- settings cli-> set get_dns_from_dhcpv6=yes

**:- settings cli-> set get_domain_from_dhcpv6=yes

6. Enter show to verify the change.

**:- settings cli-> show

hostname = ACS8048
primary_dns = 110.126.129.4
secondary_dns =
domain = corp.tst.com
search =
enable_lldp = no
enable_ipv6 = yes
get_dns_from_dhcpv6 = no
get_domain_from_dhcpv6 = no
multiple_routing = none
enable_bonding = no

7. Enter commit.

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3 PORT ACCESS AND CONFIGURATION EXAMPLES
By default, all serial ports and the modem port are disabled. An administrator must enable and configure the ports before
anyone can use them. Configuration of ports differs based on the type of connected device, which can be a device console,
PDU or modem.

By default, all users can access all enabled and configured ports. The administrator must decide whether to restrict user
access to ports by the assignment of authorizations to user groups. A user who is in an authorized group is referred to as an
authorized user.

Some port configuration tasks are provided as examples of how to use the CLI. See the Avocent® ACS 800/8000 Advanced
Console System Installation/User Guide for an overview of the tasks the administrator must do to configure restricted access
to ports. For more information about how to follow the web manager procedures in the CLI, see Configuration Tasks
Performed With the CLI on page 2.

This section describes the following tasks related to port access, configuration, power management and where the tasks are
performed in the CLI.

Table 3.1 Port Access and Configuration Tasks

TASK WHERE PERFORMED

View information about the console system and the connected devices access show

Authorized users access enabled on configured ports access connect

Authorized users manage power on outlets access/<PDU_ID>/outlets -or- power_management/PDUs/<PDU_ID>/outlet_table

Administrators configure ports connected to the consoles of devices ports See Chapter 3 for all Ports options

3.1 View Information About the Console System and Connected Devices
When a regular user or an administrator enters show at the Access level, information about the following appears in the
format shown in Access Parameters on page 20.

• The console system

• The serial ports that user is authorized to access (if they are configured with the CAS or Power Profile)

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 Table 3.2 Access Parameters
FIELD DESCRIPTION

For Appliance

Name Name assigned to the appliance (for example, ACS8048-1357908642)

Port N/A

Type N/A
Status N/A

For Serial Port

Name Either the default name [XX-XX-XX-p-n (where n=port_number)], an administrator-assigned alias or an auto-discovered server name

Port Number of the serial port

Type Serial

Status Idle / In-Use

For Power

Name PDU ID (either the default name in the format XX-XX-XXPXX_n or an administrator-assigned alias, such as myPDU)
Port Number of the serial port/position on the chain

Type PDU model

Status Number of Outlets ON | Total outlets

For Enter cd <PDU_ID>/outlets and enter show to see list of outlets and the actions that can be taken (commands that can be executed) for each
Outlets outlet as shown below.
Name Either the default XX-XX-XXPXX_n_n or an administrator-assigned name

Port PDU outlet number

Type Outlet

Status ON / OFF
Action None

To view information about the console system and connected devices:

1. Log into the CLI and enter cd access to change to the Access level.

--:- / cli-> cd access

2. Enter show. Information about the console system and the ports the current user is authorized to access
appears.

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 --:- access cli-> show
name port type status
================= ==== ===== =====
ACS8048-0011223344
21-67-72-p-1 1 serial in use
21-67-72-p-2 2 serial idle
21-67-72-p-3 3 serial idle
Type ls to see available sub-nodes.
--:- access cli->ls
21-67-72-p-1/
21-67-72-p-2/
21-67-72-p-3/

3.2 Connect to a Device Console Connected to a Serial Port

The following procedure is an example of how an administrator or an authorized user can connect to a device console when
the device is connected to a port that is enabled and configured with the CAS Profile.

To connect to a device console connected to a serial port:

NOTE: The serial port must already be configured and enabled prior to this procedure. See Port Configuration
Examples on page 22.

1. Log into the CLI and enter cd access to navigate to the Access level.

--:- / cli-> cd access

--:- access cli->

2. Enter connect <serial_port_name>. If authentication is configured for the port, the Password prompt appears
when single sign-on is disabled.

--:- access cli-> connect 77-77-70-p-2

Password:

NOTE: The connect command above shows a connection to a port that has an alias of 77-77-70-p-2.

3. If prompted, enter the password for the port. The following prompt appears.

Type the hot key to suspend the connection: <CTRL>z

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 4. Press Enter to continue. You are connected to the device that is connected to the port. The window shows the
initial display for the device (usually a console banner and login prompt). An example is shown below.

Ubuntu 6.06.1 LTS fremont-techpubs ttyS2

login: fred
Password:
Last login: Tue Oct 2 13:09:04 2007 on :0
Linux fremont-techpubs 2.6.15-28-386 #1 PREEMPT Wed Jul 18 22:50:32 UTC 2007 i68
6 GNU/Linux
#

3.3 Accessing Serial Ports using ts_menu

The ts_menu is an application to facilitate connection to the serial ports. It displays a menu showing the server names
connected to the serial ports of the console system. You must configure the login profile for the group that the users belong
to as ts_menu.

ts_menu options
-u <user> [-l] [-ro] <console port>

Table 3.3 ts_menu Parameters

PARAMETER DESCRIPTION

-u <user> Invokes ts_menu as the user named by <user>. This requires a password to be entered. The user only has access to authorized serial ports.

-l Generates a list of ports the user can access. Port aliases are shown if defined.
-ro Invokes ts_menu in read-only mode. You may connect in read-only mode to any port you have access to.

<console port> If issued, produces a direct connection to that port. If you have no access rights to the port or if the port does not exist, the application
returns a console not found message and terminates. The console port may be the port alias or the port number.
-p Display TCP port.

-i Display Local IP assigned to the serial port.

-u <name> Username to be used in SSH/Telnet or Raw command.

-e <[^]char> Escape character used to close the target session. The default escape character is Ctrl-X.

To close the target session:

1. Enter the escape character shown when you connect to the port.
2. The menu with ports is displayed.
3. Select the exit option to return to the shell prompt.

3.4 Manage Power for a Device Connected to an Outlet on a PDU

See cycle, on, off, lock and unlock on page 11 for how an authorized user can manage power on PDU outlets when the PDU is
connected to an enabled port configured with the Power Profile or the PDU is connected to the network and added to the
appliance as Network PDU.

3.5 Port Configuration Examples

The following examples show how an administrator can configure a port when a device console is connected, assign the
CAS profile, configure a port that is connected to a PDU and assign the Power Profile.

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 To set up a console access service (CAS) port:

1. Log onto the CLI as an administrator.

--:- / cli->

2. Enter set_cas ports/serial_ports/ followed by a space and the number of the port you want to configure (port 1 is
used as an example).

--:- / cli-> set_cas ports/serial_ports/ 1

3. Enter show to view the status of port 1.

--:#- [serial_ports/physical] cli-> show

port: 1
device name: ttyS1
status = enabled
rj45_pin-out = auto
speed = 9600
parity = none
data_bits = 8
stop_bits = 1
flow_control = none

Type ls to see available sub-nodes.

--:#- [serial_ports/physical] cli->ls
cas/
data_buffering/
alerts/
power/

Type show to see the content of the page.

--:#- [serial_ports/physical] cli->

4. Enter set status=enabled, then enter show and save as shown to enable the configured port and verify and save
the configuration.

--:#- serial_ports/physical cli-> set status=enabled

--:#- serial_ports/physical cli-> show
--:#- serial_ports/physical cli-> save

To enable a power management port:

1. Log onto the CLI as an administrator and enter set_power ports/serial_ports/ <port number> to select a port
with a PDU connected (port 3 is used as an example).

--:- / cli-> set_power ports/serial_ports/ 3

2. Enter show to view the configuration of port 3.

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 --:#- [serial_ports/physical] cli-> show
port: 3
status = disabled
rj45_pin-out = auto
speed = 9600
parity = none
data_bits = 8
stop_bits = 1
flow_control = none

Type ls to see available sub-nodes

--:- serial_ports/physical cli->

3. Enter set status=enabled then enter save to set the Serial_Profile to Power, enable the port and commit the
changes.
4. Enter show to verify the configuration.

--:-serial_ports cli-> show

port device name profile settings
==== ====== ==== ======= =======
1 ttys1 21-67-p-1 cas 9600_8N1_telnet-ssh_local
2 ttys2 21-67-p-2 cas 9600_8N1_telnet-ssh_local
3 ttys3 21-67-p-3 power 9600_8N1

Type ls to see available sub-nodes

--:-serial_ports/physical cli->

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4 CLI OVERVIEW FOR ADMINISTRATORS
This chapter describes using the Command Line Interface (CLI) for administrators. Only administrators and authorized
users can access the commands listed in this chapter. These procedures assume you have logged into the CLI as an
administrator and are at the --:- / cli-> prompt.

Enter cd / to return to the root directory. Both absolute and relative directory paths are supported.

NOTE: In the tables that show output from the show command, when an option that is followed by an equal sign (=) is
left blank, that option is not assigned a value by default.

4.1 System
1. Enter cd /system to navigate to the System level.

--:- / cli-> cd /system

2. Enter ls to view the available options.

--:- system cli-> ls

security/
date_and_time/
help_and_language/
general/
boot_configuration/
information/
usage/

3. Enter show followed by an option name to view information about each option.

--:- security cli-> show security_profile

4.2 System/Security
Enter cd /system/security to navigate to the security level.

--:- / cli-> cd /system/security

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 Table 4.1 System Navigation Tree
security_profile

idle_timeout =

rpc =

enable_pluggable_device_detection =

enable_pluggable_storage_devices =

port access =

session =

port_access_kill_multi_session =

port_access_send_message_multi_session =

port_access_power_control =

port_access_data_buffer_management =

port_access_restful_menu =

bootp_enabled=

bootp_interface=

enable_live_configuration_retrieval=

ssh_allows_authentication_via_username|password =

security_profile=

enable_telnet_service=

enable_ftp_service= d

enable_snmp_service=

enable_ipsec=

answer_icmp_message=

ssh_version=

ssh_tcp_port=

ssh_allow_root_access=

ssh_minimum_cipher_and_mac_suite_level =

enable_http_session=

http_port=

enable_https_session

https_tls_version=

https_port=

https_minimum_cipher_suite_level=

redirect_http|https=

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 Table 4.1 System Navigation Tree (continued)
dsview

all_appliance_to_be_managed_by_dsview=

fips_140

enable_fips_140-2_module=

4.2.1 System/Date and Time

Enter cd /system/date_and_time to navigate to the date_and_time level.

--:- / cli-> cd /system/date_and_time

Table 4.2 Date and Time Navigation Tree

date_and_time

date_and_time
settings=

day=
hour=

minute=
month=

second=
year=

time_zone=

4.2.2 System/Help and Language

Enter cd /system/help_and_language to navigate to the online_help level.

--:- / cli-> cd /system/help_and_language

To set the online help URL:

Perform this procedure if you have downloaded the online help files to a web server that is accessible to the console system.

1. Enter the following command.

--:- / cli> cd system/help_and_language/

2. Enter the following command.

--:- help_and_language cli> set url=<online_help_location>

A line similar to the following appears.

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 **:- help_and_language cli>

3. Save your settings.

**:- help_and_language cli> commit.

Table 4.3 Help and Language Navigation Tree

appliance_language=

url=

4.2.3 System/General
Enter cd /system/general to navigate to the login_banner and viewer_type levels. From here, an adminstrator can enable
and enter text for the login banner as well as select either the HTML5 or JNLP serial viewer.

--:- / cli-> cd /system/general

To set the login banner:

1. At the cli prompt, type cd system/general

2. From the general cli prompt, type set enable_login_banner=yes then press Enter.
3. From the **:-general cli prompt, type set login_banner=<login banner text> and press Enter.

--:- general cli-> set enable_login_banner=yes

**:- general cli> set login_banner=Welcome to the ACS8000 Console System

NOTE: <login banner text> with new lines: Type the text between double quotes and enter the new line as \\n (double
back slash and the character).

A line similar to the following appears.

**:- general cli>

4. Save your settings by typing commit at the cli prompt.

**:- general cli> commit.

To set the viewer type:

1. At the cli prompt, type cd system/general..

2. From the general cli prompt, type set viewer_type=<html5_viewer> or <jnlp_viewer> then press Enter.
3. From the **:-general cli prompt, type commit.

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 --:- / cli-> cd system/general
--:- general cli-> set viewer_type=html5_viewer
**:- general cli-> commit
--:- general cli-> show
enable_login_banner = no
viewer_type = html5 viewer

4.2.4 System/Boot Configuration

Enter cd /system/boot_configuration to navigate to the boot_configuration level.

--:- / cli-> /cd system/boot_configuration

Table 4.4 Boot Configuration Navigation Tree

boot configuration

boot mode=

boot image=

watchdog_timer=

console_speed=

4.2.5 System/Information
1. Enter cd /system/information to navigate to the Information level.

--:- / cli> cd /system/information/

2. Enter show to view the system information.

4.2.6 System/Usage
Enter cd /system/usage to navigate to the Usage level.

--:- / cli> cd /system/usage/

Table 4.5 Usage Navigation Tree

memory

flash usage

4.3 Network
1. Enter cd /network to navigate to the Network level.
2. Enter ls to view the list of available options.

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 settings/
devices/
ipv4_static_routes/
ipv6_static_routes/
hosts/
firewall/
ipsec(vpn)/
snmp/

4.3.1 Network/Settings
1. Enter cd /network/settings to navigate to the Network settings level.
2. Enter show to view the list of available options.
Table 4.6 Network/Settings Navigation Tree
Settings

hostname=

primary_dns=

secondary_dns=

domain=

search=

enable_lldp=

enable_ipv6=

get_dns_from_dhcpv6=

get_domain_from_dhcpv6=

multiple_routing=

enable_bonding=

4.3.2 Network/IPv4 and IPv6

IPv4 addresses are always enabled. An administrator can also enable IPv6 addresses at the appliance_
settings/network/ipv6 level. A procedure to enable IPv6 is used as an example in CLI Equivalent Actions to Web Manager
Checkbox Selection on page 15.

Table 4.7 Network/IPv4 and IPv6 Options

ipv4_static_routes

default_3
gateway=

interface=
metric=

ipv6_static_routes

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 4.3.3 Network/Devices
The procedure to configure a static IP address for the primary Ethernet interface is usually performed during installation so
that administrators have a fixed IP address for access to the web manager and can finish configuration.

To configure an IPv4 or IPv6 static IP address:

NOTE: This procedure configures either an IPv4 or IPv6 static IP address for the ETH0 (eth0) or the ETH1 (eth1) port.
You can configure an IPv6 static IP address only if IPv6 is enabled.

1. Enter cd /network/devices/<eth0 | eth1>/settings to navigate to the Settings level for the desired interface.

--:- / cli-> cd /network/devices/eth0/

2. Enter set ipv<4|6>_method=static to set the method to static for IPv4 or IPv6.

**:- eth0 cli-> set ipv4_method=static

3. Enter set ipv<4|6>_address=<IP_Address> ipv<4|6>_mask=<netmask> to set the IP address and subnet mask,
then enter commit to save the change.

--:- eth0 cli-> set ipv4_address=172.26.31.10 ipv4_mask=255.255.255.0

**:- eth0 cli-> commit

4. Enter show to view the changes.

--:- eth0 cli-> show

Table 4.8 Devices Navigation Tree

devices

eth0

set_as_primary_interface=

status=

ipv4_method=

ipv6_method=

mode=

eth1

set_as_primary_interface=

status=

ipv4_method=

ipv6_method=

mode=

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 4.3.4 Network/Hosts
The following procedure describes how to add a host to the hosts table.

To add a host to the host table:

1. Enter cd /network/hosts to navigate to the Hosts level.

--:- / cli-> cd /network/hosts

2. Enter show to view the current host settings.

--:- hosts cli-> show

ip hostname alias
===== ========== ========
127.0.0.1 localhost.localdomain localhost
3. Type add then press Return.

--:- hosts cli-> add

--:#- [hosts] cli-> ls
ip =
hostname =
alias =
--:#- [hosts] cli->

4. Enter set hostname=<hostname> ip=<IP_address> to add the name of a host and the IP address for the host.

NOTE: Each parameter that follows the add command is separated by a space.

--:#- [hosts] cli-> set hostname=sharedacs8000 ip=172.26.31.164

5. Enter commit.

--:#- [hosts] cli-> save

6. Enter show to verify the changes took place and to view the new host entry.

--:- hosts cli-> show

--:- hosts cli-> show 127.0.0.1

ip hostname alias
===== ========== ========
127.0.0.1 localhost.localdomain 172.26.31.164
172.26.31.164 sharedacs8000 127.0.0.1/add 172.26.31.164
7. Enter cd <IP_address> to navigate to the level where you can perform additional configuration of the host entry.

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 --:- hosts cli-> cd 172.26.31.164

8. Enter show to view the additions to the host table and the Settings option.

--:- 172.26.31.164 cli-> show

ip: 172.26.31.164
hostname = sharedacs8000
alias =

Table 4.9 Hosts Navigation Tree

hosts

127.0.0.1
alias=

hostname=

4.3.5 Network/Firewall
Enter cd network/firewall to navigate to the firewall level.

--:- / cli-> cd /network/firewall

NOTE: To set a rule, you must enable the interface, set the rule for the interface and physically connect the interface
to the network.

Table 4.10 Firewall Navigation Tree

firewall

ipv
ipv4_filter_table

FORWARD
INPUT

OUTPUT
ipv6_filter_table

FORWARD
INPUT

OUTPUT

4.3.6 Network/IPSec(VPN)
Enter cd /network/ipsec(vpn) to navigate to the ipsec(vpn) level.

--:- / cli-> cd /network/ipsec(vpn)

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 4.4 Network/SNMP
Enter cd /network/snmp to navigate to the snmp level.

--:- / cli-> cd /network/snmp

4.5 Sensors
An administrator can view and configure sensors on the console system by entering cd /sensors.

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 Sensors

appliance

internal

current cpu temperature (deg c):

maximum_cpu_temperature_(deg_c)=

maximum_cpu_temperature_threshold_(deg_c)=

minimum_cpu_temperature_(deg_c) =

minimum_cpu_temperature_threshold_(deg_c) =

current board temperature (deg c):

maximum_board_temperature_(deg_c) =

maximum_board_temperature_threshold_(deg_c) =

minimum_board_temperature_threshold_(deg_c) =

minimum_board_temperature_(deg_c) =

ps internal supply [0.95v ~ 1.05v]:

pl internal supply [0.95v ~ 1.05v]:

ps auxiliary supply [1.71v ~ 1.89v]:

pl auxiliary supply [1.71v ~ 1.89v]:

ps ddr3 supply [1.31v ~ 1.39v]:

pl block ram supply [0.95v ~ 1.05v]:

power supply 1 [11.06v ~ 12.98v]:

1-wire

name=

address=

type=

value=

max=

min=

average=

digital_in

<sensor>

name=

location=

type=

alarm=

pdu

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 <sensor>

name:

pdu:

type:

value:

max:

min:

average:

4.5.1 Wiz command

The wiz command allows administrators to quickly perform the initial network configuration of the eth0.

At the command prompt at the / level, enter wiz to view the current IP configuration. To change the IP configuration, press
Tab to move through the parameters, and press Esc + Tab to edit the selected parameter. When you are finished, enter yes
to confirm that all parameters are correct and to save the new parameters.

--:- / cli-> wiz

Current IPv4 address: 172.26.30.249
Current IPv6 address:
eth0:
device_status = enabled
ipv4_method = dhcp
ipv4_address = 192.168.160.10
ipv4_mask = 255.255.255.0
ipv4_default_gateway =
ipv6_method = ipv6_address_unconfigured
ipv6_address =
ipv6_prefix_length =
ipv6_default_gateway =
MAC Address: 00:e0:86:21:67:72
dns:
primary_dns = 172.26.29.4
secondary_dns =
domain = corp.vertivco.com
hostname = ACS8000-0011223344
ipv6:

NOTE: Enabling or disabling IPv6 requires a reboot to be effective.

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 enable_ipv6 = yes
get_dns_from_dhcpv6 = no
get_domain_from_dhcpv6 = no

Some basic and useful keys are:

- tab (once/twice) - shows the next possible commands/option(s
- esc tab - gets the current parameter value for editting

Other hints:
- Use backslash '\' to escape spaces, '\' and other control
characters when assigning values to parameters.

Current IPv4 address: 172.26.30.249

Current IPv6 address:
eth0:
device_status (disabled, enabled) [enabled]:

4.6 Ports
Enter cd /ports to navigate to the Ports level.

--:- / cli-> cd /ports

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 Table 4.11 Ports Navigation Tree
serial ports

<port>
cas

port_name=
enable_auto_discovery=

enable_speed_auto_detection=
protocol=

authentication_type=
text_session_hot_key=

power_session_hot_key=
restful_hot_key=

telnet_port_alias=
ssh_port_alias=

raw_mode_port_alias=
port_ipv4_alias=

port_ipv4_alias_interface=
port_ipv6_alias=

port_ip6_alias_interface=
dcd_sensitivity=

enable_auto_answer=
dtr_mode=

dtf_off_interval=
line_feed_suppression=

null_after_cr_suspension=
transmission_interval=

break_sequence=
break_interval=

show_multi-session_menu=
log_in|out_multi_session_notification=

information_message_notification=
physical

enable_cisco_rj45_pin-out=
status=

speed=
parity=

data_bits=
stop_bits=

flow_control=

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 Table 4.11 Ports Navigation Tree (continued)
data_buffering

status=
type=

local_type=
time_stamp=

login|logout_message=
serial_session_logging=

alerts
power

auxiliary ports
ttyM1

status=
speed=

init_chat=
ppp_address=

ppp_authentication=
chap-interval=

chap-max-challenge=
chap-restart=

ppp_idle_timeout=
cas_profile

auto_discovery
settings

auto_discovery_timeout_(seconds)=
default_speed_on_auto_discovery_failure=

probe_speed_115200=
probe_speed_1200=

probe_speed_19200=
probe_speed_230400=

probe_speed_2400=
probe_speed_38400=

probe_speed_4800=
probe_speed_57600=

probe_speed_9600=
probe_timeout_(seconds)=

auto_answer
input string

output string

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 Table 4.11 Ports Navigation Tree (continued)
auto_discovery

probe_strings
match_strings

pool_of_ports
pool_name=

pool_telnet_port_alias=
pool_ssh_port_alias

pool_raw_mode_port_alias=
pool_ipv4_alias=

pool_ipv4_alias_interface=
pool_ipv6_alias=

pool_ipv6_alias_interface=
pool_members=

restful_settings
action_name_<#>=

http_method_<#>=
url_<#>=

post_data_<#>=
username_<#>=

password_<#>=
dial-in_profile

secure_dial-in
callback_users

ppp_otp_users
settings

log_in_to_appliance=
otp_login_authentication=

ppp_connection=
ppp|pap_authentication=

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 Table 4.12 Serial Port Commands
COMMAND SUMMARY

Edits the command to configure a list of serial ports with the CAS profile. Syntax: set_cas<serial port number>, <serial port number> This
set_cas
command has five sub-nodes: physical, cas, data_buffering, alerts and power.

set_dial-in Edits the command to configure one serial port with the Dial-In profile. Syntax: set_dial-in<serial port number>
set_dial-out Edits the command to configure one serial port with Dial-out on demand profile. Syntax: set_dial-out <serial port number>

Edits the command to configure a list of serial ports with the Power profile. Syntax: set_power<serial port number>, [<serial port number>]
set_power
This edit has two sub-nodes: physical and power.
set_socket-
Edits the command to configure one serial port with Socket Client profile. Syntax: set_socket-client <serial port number>
client

clone_ports Copies the configuration from one port to a list of serial ports. Syntax: clone_ports<serial port number>
reset_port_ Resets the serial ports to factory configuration. (This is disabled for CAS profile.) Syntax: reset_port_to_factory<serial port number>, [<serial
to_factory port number>]

enable_ports Enables serial ports. Syntax: enable_ports<serial port number>, [<serial port number>]
disable_ports Disables serial ports. Syntax: disable_ports<serial port number>, [<serial port number>]

Example of how to set a list of serial ports 2, 5 and 6 with the CAS Profile and enable the status:

--:- serial_ports cli-> cd /ports/serial_ports

--:- serial_ports cli-> set_cas 2,5,6
--:#- [serial_ports/physical] cli-> set status=enabled
--:#- [serial_ports/physical] cli-> show
selected items: 2,5,6
status = enabled
rj45_pin-out = auto
speed = 9600
parity = none
data_bits = 8
stop_bits = 1
flow_control = none

To copy the configuration from serial port 5 to ports 10 and 15:

--:- serial_ports cli-> clone_ports 5

--:#- [serial_ports] cli-> show
Copy configuration from: 5
copy_configuration_to =
--:#- [serial_ports] cli-> set copy_configuration_to=10,15
--:#- [serial_ports] cli-> save
--:- serial_ports cli->

4.6.1 Auxiliary ports

Enter cd /ports/auxiliary_ports to navigate to the auxiliary ports level.

--:-cli-> cd /ports/auxiliary_ports/

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 If an internal modem is factory installed, the port profile can be set for either Dial-in or Dial-out on demand. The port name is
ttyM1.

4.7 Pluggable Devices

Type show to display a list of all detected pluggable devices. Type cd_<device name> to configure the device. SD cards
and USB devices are only visible if the enable_pluggable_device detection setting is enabled in the system security profile.

device name device type card device path device info status port
========== ========= ===== ========= ======== ===== ====
ttyACM0 Console usb usbslot 1-1.4 inserted 34
ttyUsB0 Console usb usbslot 1-1.1.1. inserted 35
ttyACM1 Console usb usbslot 1-1.1.2 inserted 33

4.8 Authentication
Enter cd /authentication to navigate to the authentication level.

--:- / cli-> cd /authentication

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 Table 4.13 Authentication Navigation Tree
authentication

appliance_authentication

authentication_type=

enable_fallback_to_local_type_for_root_user_in_
appliance_console_port=

enable_single_sign-on=

authentication_servers

radius

first_authentication_server=

first_accounting_server=

second_authentication_server=

second_accounting_server=

secret=

timeout=

retries=

enable_servicetype=

tacacs+

first_authentication_server=

first_accounting_server=

second_authentication_server=

second_accounting_server=

service=

secret=

timeout=

retries=

tacacs+_version=

enable_user-level=

ldap(s)|ad

server=

base=

secure=

database_user_name=

database_password=

login_attributes=

kerberos

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 Table 4.13 Authentication Navigation Tree (continued)
server=

realm_domain_name=

domain_name=

dsview

ip_address_1=

ip_address_2=

ip_address_3=

ip_address_4=

4.9 Users
Enter cd /users to navigate to the users level.

--:- / cli-> cd /users

To add a user and password:

1. Enter cd users/local_accounts/user_names to navigate to the user_names level.

--:- / cli-> cd users/local_accounts/user_names

2. Enter add. Then enter set with the parameters all on one line separated by spaces as shown.

--:- user_names cli-> add

--:#- [user_names] cli-> set user_name=fred password=smith123abc confirm_password=smith123abc
--:#- [user_names] cli->

3. Enter save.

--:#- [user_names] cli-> save

4. Enter show to verify that the new user has been added.

--:#- [user_names] cli-> show

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 Table 4.14 Users Navigation Tree
users

authorization

groups

admin

members

admin

root

login_profile

session_timeout=

enable_log-in_profile=cd

access_rights

serial

power

appliance

appliance-admin

members

login_profile

enable_log-in_profile=

access_rights

serial

power

appliance

shell-login-profile

members

root

login_profile

session_timeout=

enable_log-in_profile=

profile=

cli_cmd=

exit_after_executing=

access_rights

serial

power

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 Table 4.14 Users Navigation Tree (continued)
appliance

user

members

login_profile

session_timeout=

enable_log-in_profile=

access_rights

serial

power

appliance

dsview_access_rights

map_to_=

multi_access_mode=

kill_multi_session=

send_message_multi-session=

local_accounts

user_names

admin
root

settings

user_name=

password=

confirm_password=

password_change_at_next_login=

user_group=

password_minimum_days=

password_maximum_days=

password_inactive_days=

password_warning_days=

account_expiration_date=

access_rights

serial

power

appliance

password_rules

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 Table 4.14 Users Navigation Tree (continued)
check_password_complexity=

min_digits=

min_upper_case_characters=

min_special_characters=

minimum_size=

def_expiration_min_days=

def_experiation_max_days=

def_expiration_warning_days=

number_of_permitted_failed_attempts_
{0|disabled}=

account_lockout_duration_after_each_failed_login_
{min}=

unlock_account_after_{min}_{0|manual_unlock}=

4.10 Events_and_Logs
Enter cd /events_and_logs to navigate to the events_and_logs level.

--:- / cli-> cd /events_and_logs

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 Table 4.15 Events and Logs Navigation Tree
event list

event destinations
syslog

snmp trap
sms

email
dsview

trap_forward
data_buffering

local_data_buffering_settings
segment_size_(kbytes)=

spare_segments=
nfs_data_buffering_settings

nfs_server=
nfs_path=

segment_size_(kbytes)=
spare_segments=

local_nfs_
data_
buffering_
settings
close_log_files_and_open_new_ones_at_time_
(hh:mm)=

syslog_data_buffering_settings
syslog_facility=

appliance_loggin
enable_session_logging=

sensors
current_temperature:(deg_c, display only)

maximum_temperature_(deg_c)=
maximum_temperature_threshold_(deg_c)=(positive integer
between 0 and 4)

minimum_temperature_(deg_c)=
minimum_temperature_threshold_(deg_c)=(positive integer
between 0 and 4)

4.11 Power Management

The Power Management Options are described in the following table.

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OPTION DESCRIPTION

Allows an authorized user to reboot, restore factory default settings or to rename PDU(s). Also allows the authorized user to view information
pdus about each PDU, monitor sensors, clear sensor values, set up syslogging of events related to the PDU, configure an alarm and the LED display
mode, and to manage outlets on the PDU.

login Lists the username and password for each type of PDU connected to the console system.
outlet_ Lists all configured outlet groups that the current user is authorized to manage (to manage outlet groups, the user must be in a user group that is
groups authorized to manage all the outlets in the outlet group). An administrator can configure outlet groups

network_ Allows an administrator to add, edit or delete PDUs connected to the network. These PDUs will show up in the PDUs node when they are
pdus discovered. Only power control opearation is supported by these PDUs.
ups Allows an authorized user to reboot, restore factory default settings, rename or view UPSs.

network_
Allows an administrator to add, edit or delete UPSs connected to the network.
ups

To rename a PDU:

1. Log onto the CLI as an administrator and enter cd power_management/pdus to navigate to the pdus level.

--:- / cli-> cd power_management/pdus

2. Type rename and press Tab Tab to expand the parameters.

--:- pdus cli-> rename <PDU_ID>

3. Enter setnewpdu_id=<new_PDU_ID>.

--:#- [pdus] cli-> set new_pdu_id=mypdu

--:#- [pdus] save

NOTE: See the Avocent® ACS800/8000 Advanced Console System Installation/User guide for how to perform other
authorized PDU configuration options.

To manage power for a selected outlet:

See cycle, on, off, lock and unlock on page 11 for how to manage power at the power_management level.

4.12 Active Sessions Information

The Active Session information fields are described in the following table. An authorized user can kill an active session with
the Kill command.

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 Table 4.17 Active Sessions Field Descriptions
FIELD DESCRIPTION

user Logged in user

client_ip Source of the connection

creation_time Time of the session creation

session_type Type of session (console, http)

connection_type Type of connection (cli, wmi - that is, Web Manager)

target_name Target name or alias if session is an access session

id Session ID

parent id Parent ID if session is a subsession

To view and kill Active_Sessions:

1. From the / level CLI prompt, enter cd active_sessions.

--:- / cli-> cd active_sessions

--:- active_sessions cli->

2. Enter show. Information displays as shown about all active sessions.

session target
user client ip creation time connection type id parent id
type name
===== ======= ========= ========= ============ ======= === =======
14 Feb 2017 03:53:22
admin none console cli 37
PM UTC
3. To kill a session (if authorized), enter kill_session followed by the session number.

4.13 Change Password

Enter cd change_password to change your own password for the appliance.

To change your password:

1. From the cli prompt, type cd change_password.

2. On a single line, enter your old password and enter and confirm the new password by typing set old_
password=<password> new_password=<new password> confirm_password=<new password> then press Enter.

--:- / cli-> cd change_password

--:- change_password cli-> set old_password=avocent new_password=password confirm_password=password

NOTE: You must enter all password parameters on a single line. You will receive an error message if you try to enter
the old password on a separate line.

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APPENDICES

Appendix A: Recovering a Console System That Will Not Boot From Flash
The following procedure should only be used as a last resort for a console system that will not boot from flash. You will need
physical access to both the console system and the console port using a PC with a serial port using PuTTY or another
terminal emulation program.

IMPORTANT! This procedure will completely re-initialize the console system flash to its factory defaults and erase all
configuration and data.

To recover a console system that will not boot from flash:

1. Turn off the console system.

2. Connect a PC to the console port of the console system using 9600 baud and 8, N, 1 for data bits, parity and
stop bits.
3. Turn on the console system.
4. Press any key on your keyboard to obtain the U-Boot prompt when you see the message "Hit any key to stop
autoboot."
5. Place a Vertiv-provided firmware file named firmware-ngacs.fl on a fresh 1GB, 2GB or 4GB USB stick.
6. Insert the USB stick into any USB port on the console system.

NOTE: The USB stick should be the only USB device connected to the console system.

7. At the U-Boot prompt, type usb_boot single.

8. Wait for the console system to boot to a "#" promp,t then type recover-flash.sh.
9. A warning, followed by a second warning, displays. Type yes at each warning to begin initialization of the
console system.

After the console system reboots, you can upgrade the firmware from the web UI.

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Appendix B: Migration CLI
The Migration CLI is a tool that allows you to configure an Avocent® ACS800/8000 Advanced Console System that is
running scripts based in the ACS Advanced Console Server or ACS5000 Advanced Console Server. Scripts based in the
ACS6000 Advanced Console Server can be run directly on an ACS800/8000 Advanced Console System. For full
configuration and management commands, it is recommended you use the CLI of the Avocent® ACS800/8000 Advanced
Console System.

NOTE: References to an ACS Advanced Console Server in this section refer to the ACS Advanced Console Server or
the ACS5000 Advanced Console Server.

In the ACS800/8000 console system, the login profile for the user “root” goes directly to the shell prompt. This will allow the
root user to run Migration CLI commands out of the ACS800/8000 console system. A new group, “login-profile-shell,” is
created with only root as a member. To run commands based from an ACS advanced console server, a root user should type
CLI before the command.

B.1 Access rights

The access rights on the ACS8000 console system are based on authorization groups. The administrator configures the
serial ports the group can access. To allow you to configure access rights, the following table displays authorization groups
that will be created on the ACS8000 console system when using the Migration CLI.

Table B.1 Access Rights Groups

GROUP MEMBERS PERMISSIONS

cli_mus_ttySxx Users who can open a second session to a serial port. Access to a serial port in a multi-session (read/write or read only)

cli_power_ttySxx Users who have power control in a serial port. Power control (on/off/cycle) of outlets merged to a serial port.
cli_access_ttySxx Users who can access a serial port in a single session. Access to a serial port in a single read/write session.

cli_pmd_
<username> Power control of the outlet
<username>

B.2 Exceptions
This section will list all console system CLI commands not available in the Migration CLI for the ACS800/8000 console
system. For a list of available commands, see the Avocent® ACS Advanced Console Server Installation/User Guide or
Avocent® ACS5000 Advanced Console Server Installation/User Guide.

The following commands or values are not supported by the Migration CLI:

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 Table B.2 Commands Not Supported by the Migration CLI
COMMAND VALUE OR DESCRIPTIONS

administration

backupconfig loadfrom sd N/A

backupconfig saveto sd N/A

upgradefw checkum N/A

application

connect N/A
pm N/A

view N/A
config administration bootconf

bootype bootp/both/ftp
flashtest full/skip

maxevents <number>
ramtest full/quick/skip

config administration notifications

addemail N/A

addpager N/A
addsnmptrap N/A

alarm N/A
delete N/A

edit N/A
config application pmdconfig general

add N/A
delete N/A

config application terminalmenu

add N/A

delete N/A
menutitle N/A

config network hostSettings

secipaddress <nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn>

secsubnetmask <nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn>
mtu N/A

config physicalports access

users/groups accepts only list of usernames

authtype assume local

termshell <shell command>

logintimeout <login timeout in seconds>

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Table B.2 Commands Not Supported by the Migration CLI (continued)
COMMAND VALUE OR DESCRIPTIONS

config physicalports databuffering

mode cir/lin
showmenu file/fileanderase/no/noerase/yes

syslogsize <record length in bytes[40-255]>

config physicalports general

pmsessions none/ssh/ssh_telnet/telnet
protocol bidirectionaltelnet, consoleraw, cslip, local, rawsocket, slip, sshv1, sshv2, telnet

config physicalports multiuser

users accepts only list of users

sniffmode in/inout/no/out
config physicalports other

SSHexitkey <SSH exit key>

banner <login banner>

host <host>
sttyoptions <stty options>

tcpkeepalive <number>
terminaltype aixterm, att6386, linux-lat, vt100, vt320, xtermcolor, ansi, ibm3151, scoansi, vt102, vt52, at386, linux, sun, vt220, xterm

winems no/yes
idletimeout <number>

config physicalports power management

enableIPMI N/A

disableIPMI N/A
key N/A

server N/A
config security

addgroup/delgroup N/A
config security adduser

shell <shell cmd but “ts_menu”>

comments <comments>

config security profile custom

ports auth2sport no/yes

ports bidirect no/yes

ports raw2sport no/yes

ports ssh2sport no/yes

ports telnet2sport no/yes

ssh ssh_x509 no/yes

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COMMAND VALUE OR DESCRIPTIONS

config virtualport

config ipmi <all or range/list[1-numberOfPorts]>

security authentication

authtype Otp, Otp/Local

pppauthtype Otp, Otp/Local

timeout
-t<time> Time-out in minutes

-T Disable the idle time-out. Same as -t0

config security loadkey

url N/A
username N/A

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Appendix C: Su and Sudo Commands
The su and sudo commands allow a user to execute commands as a different user.

C.1 Su command
Using the su (switch user) command, a user can switch to another user account to execute commands not authorized with
their normal account. If used without a username, the su command defaults to root. Only users who are members of the wheel
group can execute the su command to log in as root.

NOTE: The wheel group is a Linux group and is included in the firmware by default.

You will be prompted for the password of the account you’re trying to switch to with the su command. You will remain
logged into that account until you either press Ctrl-D or type exit.

NOTE: The su command will open a shell session instead of the restricted shell. The user will receive the shell
prompt. Improper use of shell commands could lead to data loss. Double-check your syntax when using shell
commands.

Syntax:

su [options][-][username[arguments]]

The following table describes options that can be used with the su command.

Table B.3 Su Command Options

OPTION DESCRIPTION

Uses an environment similar to that had the user logged in directly. When - is used, it must be specified as the last su option.
-, -l, --login

-m, -p, --preserve-

Preserves the current environment.
environment

Optional arguments may be provided after the username, in which case they are supplied to the shell (/bin/sh).

To add a member to the wheel group:

1. Create the user using the web manager or CLI.

2. Open a session in the appliance and log in as root.
3. In the shell prompt, run the usermod command to add the user to the wheel group.

# usermod -G wheel <username>

4. Run the groups command to verify.

# groups <username>

To delete a member from the wheel group:

1. Edit the file /etc/group.

2. Remove the username from the line with wheel::XX:<user1>,<user2>,<user3>.

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 C.2 Sudo command
Using the sudo (superuser do) command, a user can execute a command using the privileges of another user (often root), as
specified in the /etc/sudoers file. The user is authenticated using his own password, not the root password. The /etc/sudoers
file logs all commands and arguments.

Syntax:

sudo <command>

Configuring sudo
A system administrator configures the /etc/sudoers file to give groups or users access to some or all commands not
authorized with their normal account. An administrator should log into the console system as a root user and edit the
/etc/sudoers file by using the /usr/sbin/visudo command to configure sudo.

The sudoers file is composed of aliases and user specifications. When multiple entries match for a user, they are applied in
order. Where there are conflicting values, the last match is used.

Since the sudoers file is parsed in a single pass, order is important. You should structure sudoers so that the Host_Alias,
User_Alias, and Cmnd_Alias specifications come first, followed by any Default_Entry lines, and finally the Runas_Alias and
user specifications.

An example of an /etc/sudoers file:

#User alias specification

User_Alias FULLTIMERS = millert, mikef, dowdy
User_Alias PARTTIMERS = bostley, jwfox, crawl

#Cmnd alias specification

Cmnd_Alias KILL = /bin/kill
Cmnd_Alias SHUTDOWN = /sbin/shutdown
Cmnd_Alias REBOOT = /sbin/reboot
Cmnd_Alias SU = /bin su

FULLTIMERS ALL = KILL, SHUTDOWN, REBOOT, SU

PARTTIMERS ALL = SHUTDOWN, REBOOT

In the preceding example, the users millert, mikef and dowdy can execute the kill, shutdown, reboot and su commands while
the users bostley, jwfox and crawl can only shut down and reboot the console system.

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