Appendix J - Examples for Config Testing
User Guide
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Step 1: Create a new user.
Run the
adduser <username>
to create a new user in the local database. Create a
password for this user by running
passwd <username>
.
Step 2: Confirm physical connection.
Make sure that the physical connection between the BLACK BOX
®
Advanced
Console Server and the servers is correct. A cross cable (not the modem cable
provided with the product) should be used. Please see
Appendix B - Cabling,
Hardware, and Electrical Specifications
for pin-out diagrams.
Step 3: Confirm that server is set to same parameters as the BLACK BOX ® Advanced
Console Server.
The BLACK BOX
®
Advanced Console Server has been set for communication at
9600 bps, 8N1. The server must also be configured to communicate on the serial
console port with the same parameters.
Step 4: Confirm routing.
Also make sure that the computer is configured to route console data to its serial
console port (Console Redirection).
Step 5: Telnet to the server connected to port 1.
From a server on the LAN (not from the console), try to telnet to the server
connected to the first port of the BLACK BOX
®
Advanced Console Server using the
following command:
telnet 200.200.200.1 7001
For both telnet and ssh sessions, the servers can be reached by either:
1. Ethernet IP of the BLACK BOX
®
Advanced Console Server and assigned socket
port.
or
2. Individual IP assigned to each port.
If everything is configured correctly, a telnet session should open on the server
connected to port 1. If not, check the configuration, follow the steps above again,
and check the troubleshooting appendix.
