Preface
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BLACK BOX
®
Advanced Console Server
Each configuration task will be separated into a section (a clickable link on the PDF file) for
each user type. Users then can skip to the appropriate level that matches their expertise and
comfort level.
How to use this Guide
This guide is organized into the following sections:
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Chapter 1 - Introduction and Overview
contains
an explanation of the product and its
default CAS setup. It also includes safety guidelines to be followed.
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Chapter 2 - Installation, Configuration, and Usage
explains how the BLACK BOX
®
Advanced Console Server should be connected and what each cable is used for. It
describes the basic configuration process to get the BLACK BOX
®
Advanced Console
Server up and running for its most common uses.
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Chapter 3 - Additional Features
is dedicated to users wanting to explore all available fea-
tures of the BLACK BOX
®
Advanced Console Server. It provides configuration instruc-
tions for syslog, data buffers, authentication, filters, DHCP, NTP, SNMP, clustering, and
sniffing.
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Appendix A - New User Background Information
contains information for those who are
new to Linux/UNIX.
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Appendix B - Cabling, Hardware, and Electrical Specifications
has detailed information
and pinout diagrams for cables used with the BLACK BOX
®
Advanced Console Server.
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Appendix C - The pslave Configuration File
contains example files for the various config-
urations as well as the master file.
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Appendix D - Linux-PAM
enables the local system administrator to choose how to authen-
ticate users.
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Appendix E - Software Upgrades and Troubleshooting
includes solutions and test proce-
dures for typical problems.
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Appendix F - Certificate for HTTP Security
provides configuration information that will
enable you to obtain a Signed Digital Certificate.
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Appendix G - IPSEC
provides encryption and authentication services at the IP (Internet
Protocol) level of the network protocol stack.
