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Quick Installation Guide
Cyclades
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OnBoard
Service Processor (SP) Manager
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To install the service processor manager
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The following instructions will help you
install and use your SP manager.
Should you require further assistance, please
contact Avocent Technical Support.
Rack mounting the SP manager
For detailed rack mounting instructions, see
the installer/user guide.
Connecting to your network
Connect a CAT 5 cable from the 10/100BaseT
port(s) to your network. For more about the
options for configuring the public Ethernet ports,
including setting up failover, see the OnBoard
Installation Guide and Administrator Guide.
Connecting devices
Connected devices should not be accessible on
the public network. See preparation steps in the
installation guide.
Connect a standard Ethernet cable from a
private Ethernet port on the OnBoard appliance
to any of the following types of Ethernet ports
on the other end:
An Ethernet port on a service processor
An Ethernet port on a router or other device
that gives access to the device’s console
An Ethernet port on a blade server
managing multiple blade service processors
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Connecting to the Console port
Using one of the supplied RJ-45 console adaptors,
connect a terminal or server to the Console port on
the SP manager. The appliance will be configured
using a terminal or terminal emulator with session
settings of: ANSI emulation, 9600, 8, N and 1, with
no flow control.
Internet
Remote User
Console User
Ethernet Device
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Connecting to
your network.
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Connecting
devices.
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Connecting the
console server.
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Connecting
the power.
40 private Ethernet ports
