Cyclades AlterPath BladeManager, User Manual

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Blades
AlterPath BladeManager Manual 3-13
>> Connecting to a Blade Console
To connect to a blade console:
1. From the Blade List form, select the blade you wish to connect to by
selecting the blade name.
Note: If a modem is connected to a remote site, you will experience a slight
delay before connecting to a console.
The system connects you to a console through Secure Shell (SSH).
In KVM/net, the listed console names are the KVM/net ports. Clicking on the
console name will launch the ActiveX application and make a connection to
the port.
Regardless of the type of “console,” the BladeManager handles the
authentication.
Multiple Users and Read/Write Access
Because the BladeManager supports multiple connections to the same port,
this makes it possible for multiple users to view the same form. Note,
however, that only the first user to connect to that port can have full
Read and
Write (R/W) access to the blade console panel while the rest can have Read
only (R) access.
Viewing a Blade or Switch
Note:
This feature is available only to users of the optional Blade Module .
Save View Button to save the desired blade list and sort
order.
Filter By Button to filter your search by Blade Group
Name which you select from the dropdown box.
Search Button to search by individual console name
which you select from the dropdown box.
Table 3-3: Form Fields and Elements
Column or Button
Name Definition