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Cyclades ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server Installation/Administration/User Guide
Making an Ethernet connection
To make an Ethernet connection, connect an Ethernet cable to the port labeled 10/100/1000Base-T
and to an Ethernet hub or switch.
Making a direct connection
To connect a computer or terminal to the console port:
1. Connect a CAT 5 straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors to one of the supplied RJ-45
adaptors.
2. Connect the RJ-45 end of the cable to the Console port on the console server.
3. Connect the adaptor end of the cable either to a terminal or a computer that has a terminal
emulation program.
To configure network parameters:
1. Connect to the Console port using a terminal or computer with a terminal emulation program.
2. Make sure the terminal settings are: 9600 , 8 , N and 1 , flow control None .
3. Log in to the console server as admin , with the default password avocent . The CLI prompt
appears.
--|- units cli->
4. At the command prompt, enter
wiz
to view and/or change the current IP configuration.
--|- units cli-> wiz
5. Set the IP configuration for Eth0 by pressing Enter to maintain the current value, Tab + Tab to
see the option(s) or Esc + Tab to see the current parameter value for editing.
eth0:
IPv4 Address: 172.26.30.241
IPv6 Address:
status :
ipv4_method :
ipv6_method :
MAC Address: 00:e0:86:0c:57:5d
dns:
primary :
secondary :
domain :
hostname :
6. Type yes to confirm and save the new configuration.
Are all these parameters correct? (no, yes, quit) [no] :
NOTE: DHCP is the default IP configuration. A fixed IP address must be available for users to access the Web
Manager.