1.1.8 Packet filtering
An administrator can configure a console server to filter packets like a firewall. Packet filtering is controlled by chains, which
are named profiles with user-defined rules. The console server filter table contains a number of built-in chains that can be
modified but not deleted. An administrator can also create and configure new chains.
1.1.9 SNMP
If SNMP is enabled in the selected security profile, an administrator can configure the Simple Network Management
Protocol (SNMP) agent on the console server to answer requests sent by an SNMP management application.
The console server SNMP agent supports SNMP v1/v2 and v3, MIB-II and Enterprise MIB. For more information, see
SNMP
configuration
on page 33.
NOTE: The text files with the Enterprise MIB (ACS8000-MIB.asn) and the TRAP MIB (ACS8000-TRAP-MIB.asn) are
available in the appliance under the /usr/local/mibs directory.
1.1.10 Data logging, notifications, alarms and data buffering
An administrator can set up data logging, notifications and alarms to alert administrators of problems with email, SMS,
SNMP trap or DSView software notifications. An administrator can also store buffered data locally, remotely or with DSView
management software. Messages about the console server and connected servers or devices can also be sent to syslog
servers.
1.1.11 Power management
The console server enables users who are authorized for power management to turn power on, turn power off and reset
devices plugged into a connected power distribution unit (PDU). The power devices can be connected to any serial port.
Authorized users can also monitor and control a connected uninterruptible power supply (UPS) device. For more
information, see
Power management
on page 61.
1.1.12 Auto discovery
An administrator can enable auto discovery to find the hostname of a target connected to a serial port. Auto discovery’s
default probe and answer strings have a broad range. An administrator can configure site-specific probe and answer strings.
Auto discovery can also be configured through the DSView software.
1.1.13 FIPS module
The 140 series of Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) are U.S. government computer security standards that
specify requirements for cryptography modules.
The console server uses an embedded cryptographic module that is based on the FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic
module (certificate number 1747) running on a Linux ARM platform. For more information, see
FIPS module
on page 19.
1.2 Configuration Examples
The following graphic and table illustrate a typical Avocent® ACS800/8000 Advanced Console Server configuration.
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