Raritan Computer DSD-0D-E Network Router User Manual
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1. en m access connected servers lo cally at the rack Also l used for initial IP address configuration To AC Power Outlet Figure 2 Dominion KX Physical Connections 2 Attach a multisync VGA monitor mouse and keyboard to the ports labeled Local User using either a PS 2 keyboard and mouse or a USB keyboard and mouse 3 Power ON the Dominion KX unit The device powers up and begins the boot process Raritan CHAPTER 3 PREPARE RARITAN DEVICES 13 Set Dominion KX IP Address After completing the boot process you will see the Dominion KX s local access On Screen Display OSD 1 2 3 4 Log in with the default username admin and password raritan Press the F5 key to activate the Administrative Menu Select option 3 Network Settings and then press ENTER to display the screen Specify the IP address subnet mask and default gateway for this Dominion KX unit Raritan Network Settings IP Address 182 168 000 192 SubnetMask 255 255 255 000 Gateway 000 000 000 000 MAC Layer Parameters Autonesotiate Yes to move up down S to save Enter to select Fi for other help Figure 3 Dominion KX Network Settings Screen 4 Press the S key to save the settings The Dominion KX unit will automatically reboot Connect to Network and Attach Servers n 12 1 44 15 16 2 2329 2 2 4 5 7 24 17 1 19 2 2 22 Standard UTP Cabl2. CC NOC Deployment and Paragon Integration CommandCenter NOC CC NOC and integration with Paragon II systems P2 SC are NOT covered in this Raritan Digital Solution Deployment Guide Please refer to the Deployment Guide that came with your CC NOC or P2 SC unit for additional information Firmware and Software Requirements Compatibility Matrix Successful deployment of CC SG depends on having the correct firmware versions of the Raritan devices for example Dominion KX and applications for example Raritan Remote Client to operate with your version of CC SG Please refer to the Compatibility Matrix for your particular version of CC SG in the Support section of the Raritan website You can use CC SG to upgrade devices as needed once you add the devices to CC SG RARITAN DIGITAL SOLUTION DEPLOYMENT GUIDE This page intentionally left blank CHAPTER 2 PRE DEPLOYMENT PLANNING 3 Chapter 2 Pre Deployment Planning Prepare Infrastructure Planning for the installation of your CC SG and Raritan devices is very much like the planning for any other new systems in your datacenter HVAC power physical access and mounting network cabling and remote access must be considered Heating and Cooling It is essential to have adequate heating and cooling so that the equipment can operate in the temperature and humidity ranges for which it has been designed Please refer to the specific product User Guide for additional information
3. Power Supplies Raritan products have auto ranging power supplies so they can function in most datacenter environments Some products have dual power supplies for power redundancy such as CC SG Serial Device Connectivity Uses either a straight through Ethernet cable or a crossover cable Sun and Cisco serial interfaces typically use a crossover cable that connects directly to an RJ45 port Other serial targets typically use a standard Ethernet cable attached to a DB9 or DB25 serial connector Cabling Requirements Depends on the specific products deployed as well as datacenter distances and structured cabling design Cables should be tested and within distance limitation guidelines for each device IP Reach Dominion KSX and Dominion KX101 devices should use Raritan supplied KVM cabling LAN Ports All Raritan devices covered in this guide have an auto sensing 10 100 Base T network port for attachment to your LAN Some devices including CC SG have dual LAN ports for redundancy Some Raritan devices also have gigabit Ethernet Remote Access for Raritan Devices External remote access for some devices in an emergency situation can be accommodated via modem Appropriate phone lines and modems should be obtained prior to installation Rack Mounts Most Raritan devices include rack mounts for installation into datacenter cabinets and racks Some devices such as the Dominion SX4 and SX8 have optional rack mount kits available Please refer to th
4. GUIDE Dominion KX2 Devices The following section provides you with the necessary backeround information and steps to install and configure Raritan Dominion KX2 units to conform to CC SG s requirements Note Be sure to document the device name IP address administrative username and password and attached systems port number type system name in Appendix Installation Template Figure 5 Dominion KX2 Connections Attach Power Cord and Local Console 1 Attach the included AC power cord to the Dominion KX2 and plug into an AC power outlet 2 Attach a multi sync VGA monitor mouse and keyboard to the respective Local User ports using either a PS 2 or USB keyboard and mouse Set Dominion 2 IP Address 1 Power ON the Dominion KX2 using the power switch at the back of the unit Please wait for the Dominion KX2 unit to boot A beep signals that the boot is complete 2 Once the unit has booted the KX2 Local Console is visible on the monitor attached to the Dominion KX2 local port Type the default username admin and password raritan and click Login The Change Password screen is displayed 3 Follow the prompts to change the default password Please refer to Raritan s KX2 User Guide for details Be sure to make a note of the new password 4 You will receive confirmation that the password was successfully changed Click OK The Port Access page is displayed 5 Select Device Settings gt Network Setti
5. Operation of this equipment in a residential environment may cause harmful interference VCCI Information J apan OXIBIX HRLBRESE RRS EL EAR ERE VCCI OB ESC TFAZABRRHRECT CHEATS CBR WEH Ki gh COMPICMSHAAYP BOICHREBST BLIPRKENSCEPHVWVET Raritan is not responsible for damage to this product resulting from accident disaster misuse abuse non Raritan modification of the product or other events outside of Raritan s reasonable control or not arising under normal operating conditions ce Deon LTE LISTED For assistance in North or South America please contact the Raritan Technical Support Team by telephone 732 764 8886 by fax 732 764 8887 or by e mail tech raritan com Ask for Technical Support Monday through Friday 8 00am to 8 00pm Eastern For assistance around the world please see the last page of this guide for regional Raritan office contact information lt Raritan Safety Guidelines To avoid potentially fatal shock hazard and possible damage to Raritan equipment e Do not use a 2 wire power cord in any product configuration e Test AC outlets at your computer and monitor for proper polarity and grounding e Use only with grounded outlets at both the computer and monitor When using a backup UPS power the computer monitor and appliance off the supply Rack Mount Safety Guidelines In Raritan products which require Rack Mounting please follow these precautions e Op
6. User Guide for additional information on administrative parameters Raritan CHAPTER 3 PREPARE RARITAN DEVICES 17 Press 8 to save the settings The Main Menu appears Press R to restart Press ENTER Press R again to reboot the Dominion KS X Connect to Network and Attach Serial Devices 1 2 Optional Disconnect the PS 2 keyboard and multi sync monitor from the Admin Console ports Or leave them attached for future monitoring or configuration Connect a standard Ethernet cable included from the network port labeled LANI to an Ethernet switch hub or router To attach a device with a standard DB9 or DB25 serial console port to Dominion KSX connect one end of a standard Cat5 Ethernet cable to a serial console port on the Dominion SX Connect the other end of the Cat5 Ethernet cable to a Raritan Nulling Serial Adapter p n ASCSDB9F ASCSDB9M ASCSDB25F ASCSDB25M as appropriate 18 RARITAN DIGITAL SOLUTION DEPLOYMENT GUIDE Preparing IP Reach Devices for CC SG Management The following section provides you with the necessary background information and steps to install and configure Raritan IP Reach units to conform to CC SG s requirements Note Be sure to document the device name IP address administrative username and password and attached systems port number type system name in Appendix A Installation Template Please refer to Raritan s IP Reach Quick Setup Guide f
7. connectivity may not be possible but minimally you should get 100Mbps Physical Connections for CC SG G1 Units Figure 13 Physical Connections for CCSG G1 Units 1 Connect the network LAN cable to the LAN 0 port on the rear panel of the CC SG unit Connect the other end of cable to the network 2 Attach an included AC power cord to the power port 1 on the rear panel of the CC SG unit Plug the other end of the cord into an AC power outlet 3 Connect a video monitor and keyboard using KVM cables to the corresponding ports on the rear panel of the CC SG unit Raritan CHAPTER 4 INSTALL CC SG 23 po DIQNUA m Set IP Address of CC SG When you see the CommandCenter login prompt on the video output log in with the default username password of admin raritan Usernames and passwords are case sensitive You will be prompted to change the local console password You can still use admin raritan the first time you access CC SG via a browser or other client Press CTRL X On the Operation menu click Network Interfaces and then select Network Interface Config The Administrator Console appears In the Configuration field select DHCP or Static If you select Static type a static IP address Optional Specify DNS servers netmask and gateway address Select Save Please wait a few minutes as CC SG restarts 24 RARITAN DIGITAL SOLUTION DEPLOYMENT GUIDE This page intentionally left blank APPEN
8. steps to install and configure Raritan KSX units to conform to CC SG s requirements Note Be sure to document the device name IP address administrative username and password and attached systems port number type system name in Appendix A Installation Template eee SS GE mm Sm on Eo gt rr v W e eee UE ENS UNES Dominion KSX Local Admin Console Keyboard and monitor used to perform inital configuration To AC Power Outlet Figure 6 Dominion KSX Back panel Connections Attach Power Cord and Local Console 1 Connect the included AC power cord to the Dominion KSX unit and plug into an AC Power Outlet 2 Attach a PS 2 keyboard and multi sync monitor to the corresponding local Admin Console ports on the Dominion KSX Depending on your KSX model the local Admin Console ports may be on the front remove the front bezel by pulling it towards you or the rear panel of your KSX unit The local Admin Console is used during initial setup but may be removed after setup is complete 3 Power ON the Dominion KSX Set Dominion KSX IP Address 1 After booting the Dominion KSX displays the Setup Wizard on the Admin Console screen Press B on the Admin Console keyboard to begin the initial configuration 2 the Network Configuration Screen assign a unique name for example Atlanta Office and IP Address parameters for this Dominion KSX unit Please refer to Raritan s Dominion KSX
9. 92 The default IP address to access CC SG administrative functions is 192 168 0 192 admin Most Raritan products use the default username and password admin raritan CC SG s default login for versions 3 1 and higher is admin raritan CC SG versions prior to 3 1 use the default username and password ccroot raritan0 Direct Access is Restricted Once a device is added to CC SG direct access to that device is prevented except for Dominion SX devices Restricting direct access helps keep your devices secure Because of this security feature it is very important to configure any options and settings appropriately before adding devices to CC SG From CC SG you can use Pause Management to release a device from CC SG control temporarily Please refer to Raritan s CommandCenter Secure Gateway Administrator Guide for additional information Fall Back to Stand alone Mode Should CC SG become unreachable from a device for the amount of time configured as the heartbeat timeout loss of connectivity by either a network or CC SG failure the device automatically falls back to stand alone mode This feature allows the device to continue functioning even during network outages This feature also allows you to access the device from the console port or a browser to perform administrative functions if needed disconnect the device from the network and use the console or a crossover network cable for browser access Make sure all devices have a suitable conf
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11. DIX A INSTALLATION TEMPLATE 25 Appendix A Installation Template Blank Template Fill in the following template with information relevant to your installation Once you have completed this step you are ready to begin configuring CC SG CommandCenter Secure Gateway IP address Net Mask default gateway admin name admin password Default Default password username is is raritan admin Associations Category string integer node device both Element Element Element Name Raritan Devices Name IP Address Admin Category Category Username Element 1 Element 2 Password Ports Name Device Name Device Port Number Nodes In CC SG target servers are referred to as nodes Name Associated Port Category Element 1 Category Element 2 26 RARITAN DIGITAL SOLUTION DEPLOYMENT GUIDE User Groups Name Privileges Policy Name 1 Policy Name 2 Users Username Password User Group Device Groups Name Member 1 Member 2 Specify members by Category Element Node Groups In CC SG target servers are referred to as nodes Name Member 1 Member 2 Specify members by Category Element Policies Name Day Time Control Device Port Group Deny G
12. E CH Raritan When you re ready to take control Raritan Digital Solution CommandCenter Secure Gateway Deployment Guide Copyright 2007 Raritan Inc DSD 0D E April 2007 255 80 5160 00 This page intentionally left blank Copyright and Trademark Information This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright All rights reserved No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated into another language without express prior written consent of Raritan Inc Copyright 2007 Raritan CommandCenter RaritanConsole Dominion and the Raritan company logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Raritan Inc All rights reserved Java is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems Inc Internet Explorer is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Netscape and Netscape Navigator are registered trademarks of Netscape Communication Corporation All other marks are the property of their respective owners FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications
13. FIGURES This page intentionally left blank CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1 Chapter 1 Introduction CommandCenter Secure Gateway CC SG provides a hardware based management solution engineered to consolidate secure access and control of IT devices It provides centralized management of serial KVM and power control devices in multiple data centers branch offices and remote locations via a single secure browser based access Users can access target servers and systems nodes that are connected to Raritan devices such as Dominion KX or IP Reach In this guide the term Raritan devices refers to the following equipment Dominion KX Dominion KX2 Dominion KX101 Dominion KSX Dominion SX IP Reach all models Within CC SG target servers and systems are called nodes Prerequisites This guide provides comprehensive instructions on deploying Raritan devices that are managed by CC SG Additional installation information on Raritan devices and CC SG is available on the User Manuals amp Quick Setup Guides CD ROM or online in the Support section of the Raritan website Intended Audience This guide is written for installation engineers and technicians installing Raritan devices and provides installation procedures and all relevant information that is needed to install CC SG and its managed devices for a typical environment Please read all pertinent information in this guide before starting installation of any products
14. Select the Display option from Control Panel b Open the Appearance tab c Click the Effects button d Clear the Use the following transition effect for menus and tooltips option e Click OK f Close the Control Panel 6 RARITAN DIGITAL SOLUTION DEPLOYMENT GUIDE Note For target servers running Windows 2000 or XP you may wish to create a user name that will be used only for remote connections through CC SG This will enable you to keep the target server s slow mouse pointer motion acceleration settings exclusive to the CC SG connection Windows XP and 2000 login screens revert to pre set mouse parameters that differ from those suggested for optimal CC SG performance As a result mouse synchronization may not be optimal for these screens If you are comfortable adjusting the registry on Windows target servers you can obtain better mouse synchronization at login screens by using the Windows registry editor to change the following settings HKEY_CURRENT_USER Control PaneMMouse MouseSpeed 0 MouseThreshold 1 0 MouseThreshold 2 0 Windows 2000 Settings To configure target servers running Microsoft Windows 2000 1 Configure the mouse settings a Select Start gt Control Panel gt Mouse b Open the Motion tab Y Set the acceleration to None Y Set the mouse motion speed setting exactly to the middle speed Y Click OK 2 Disable transition effects a Select the Display option from Control Panel b O
15. below correspond to the step numbers in this procedure Figure 11 Physical Connections for CCSG E1 Units 1 Connect the CAT 5 network LAN cable to the LAN 1 port on the rear panel of the CC SG unit Connect the other end of the cable to the network 2 Attach the 2 included AC power cords to the power ports on the rear panel of the CC SG unit Plug the other ends of the AC power cords into independent UPS protected outlets 3 Connect a video monitor and keyboard using K VM cables to the corresponding ports on the rear panel of the CC SG unit Raritan 22 RARITAN DIGITAL SOLUTION DEPLOYMENT GUIDE Physical Connections for CC SG V1 Units Figure 12 Physical Connections for CCSG V1 Units 1 Connect the network LAN cable to the LAN 1 port on the rear panel of the CC SG unit Connect other end of cable to the network 2 Attach the included AC power cord to the port on rear panel of the CC SG unit Plug the other end of the cord into an AC power outlet 3 Power ON CC SG by popping off front bezel and pressing the POWER button 4 Connect a video monitor and keyboard using K VM cables to the corresponding ports on the rear panel of the CC SG unit Note The CC SG VI hardware ships with Gigabit Ethernet NIC adaptors As long as the NIC interfaces are using the default auto negotiation setting practically any cable can successfully be used between the interfaces and an Ethernet port Depending on the cable full 1000Mbps
16. default username admin and password raritan 3 Follow the prompts to change the default password Be sure to make a note of the new password 4 Click the Setup tab to display the Configuration and Logging topics 5 Click the Network section of the Setup Configuration screen 6 Type the data in the following fields IP Address Network address for this unit Subnet Mask Subnet mask for the network where this unit will reside Gateway IP Gateway Default gateway for this unit 7 Accept all other default values or change as needed 8 Click OK to save the settings The SX unit reboots automatically once it has been configured 16 RARITAN DIGITAL SOLUTION DEPLOYMENT GUIDE Connect to Network and Attach Serial Devices 1 Power OFF the SX unit 2 Disconnect from the installation computer and move the Dominion SX to the location where it will be added to CC SG 3 Connect one end of a straight through Cat5 cable to the SX 4 Connect the other end of the Cat5 cable to the network 5 To attach a device with a standard DB9 or DB25 serial console port connect one end of a standard Cat5 Ethernet cable to a serial console port on the Dominion SX 6 Connect the other end to a Raritan Nulling Serial Adapter p n ASCSDB9F ASCSDB9M ASCSDB25F ASCSDB25M as appropriate 7 Connect the adapter to the console port of the device Dominion KSX Devices The following section provides you with the necessary background information and
17. e CatS 5e 6 P N DCIM XXXX Optional sad NA Local User Console To AC To External To To KVM Ports Power Outlet MNT of Managed Server loptional Ne Figure 4 Dominion KX Connections Optional Use a straight through serial cable to connect an external modem Connect one end of a straight through Ethernet cable included to the port labeled LAN1 on the Dominion KX and the other end to a network switch or router Optional For Ethernet redundancy use a straight through Ethernet cable to connect the LAN2 port to another network switch or router Should the Ethernet connectivity on LANI become unavailable Dominion KX will failover to this port with the same TCP IP settings at all other times this port will be disabled Optional Attach a keyboard and mouse either PS 2 or USB and a multi sync monitor to the corresponding ports in the back of Dominion KX marked Local User The Local User Console is used to access servers directly from the rack Connect one end of a standard straight through UTP cable Cat5 5e 6 to an unoccupied server port connect the other end to the RJ45 ports on a Dominion KX CIM Connect the remaining ports on the CIM to the corresponding KVM ports of a server that you want to manage using the Dominion KX Repeat these steps to connect all servers that you want to manage with this Dominion KX Z Raritan 14 RARITAN DIGITAL SOLUTION DEPLOYMENT
18. e graphical user interface Mouse motion Acceleration Stow 2 Fast Threshold Smal 7 Large Figure 1 Solaris Mouse Configuration Window With the command line xset mouse a t where a is the acceleration and t is the threshold All target servers must be configured to one of the display resolutions supported by Dominion KX2 The most popular supported resolutions for Sun machines are 1024 x 768 60 Hz 1024 x 768 70 Hz 1024 x 768 75 Hz 1024 x 768 85 Hz 1152 x 900 66 Hz 1152 x 900 76 Hz 1280 x 1024 60 Hz Target servers running the Solaris operating system must output VGA video H and V sync not composite sync To change your Sun video card output from composite sync to the non default VGA output 1 Issue the Stop A command to drop to bootprom mode 2 Issue the following command to change the output resolution setenv output device screen r1024x768x70 3 Issue the boot command to reboot the server You can also contact your Raritan representative to purchase a video output adapter IF YOU HAVE USE THIS VIDEO OUTPUT ADAPTER Sun 13W3 with composite sync output APSSUN II Guardian converter Sun HD15 with composite sync output 1396C converter to convert from HD15 to 13W3 and an APSSUN II Guardian converter to support composite sync Sun HD15 with separate sync output APKMSUN Guardian converter Note Some of the standard Sun background
19. e specific product User Guide or Deployment Guide for additional information Basic Requirements for Dominion Products All Dominion products include rack mounts for installation in standard 19 inch cabinets Standard included power cables are for 110 VAC 15 amp receptacles Power supplies are 110 220 auto switching Dominion KX devices use standard CAT 5 or better cabling for connecting between the target and Dominion KX The standard supported distance is 150 feet Each target requires a CIM Dominion SX serial devices use standard CAT 5 or better cabling for connecting to serial devices Raritan DB9 DB25 RJ45 adapters need to be connected to the device serial port for connection to the CAT 5 cable Serial devices that use a RJ45 rollover interface should be connected directly to the Dominion SX with a rollover cable This applies to most Cisco and Sun products Use a 1 foot Raritan rollover adapter cable to allow the use of standard CAT 5 or better cabling for these type devices 4 RARITAN DIGITAL SOLUTION DEPLOYMENT GUIDE Prepare Network Network preparation is essential for Raritan devices and CC SG to function properly over your LAN WAN Allocate IP Addresses for Raritan Devices IP addresses must be allocated and statically assigned for all Raritan devices To eliminate any possible address conflicts first test any allocated IP address to make sure it is not currently being used Refer to Appendix A Installation Template to d
20. en Ports for Firewall or IP Port Filters _ nnne 4 Prepare Targel no eia hoc adam eub us e Give Qual aS an ca au li wa baa 4 Target Server Video Resolution a u 5 Operating System Mouse and Video Settings aana aane 5 Prepare User PO uu uu uuu Gaga ang EN Gan e E a NE baa aana a tasas 9 Install Java Runtime Environment wanen anana nenen 9 Chapter 3 Prepare Raritan Devices 11 Local Console or Web Browser Access 7 11 Default IP Address and Logins eerta aana anna 11 Direct Access is Restricted u u aa KE E ga aa uu aga gaun aaa a aa aa a aa ajaa Ga 11 Fall Back to Stand alone Mode a 11 Minimum Firmware Version enne nnne nennen nsns nnn na raus 12 Preparing Dominion Devices for CC SG 12 Dominion KX DEVICES u uu kao uuu u eo ant a e e aee etn enean Te Ed nb ea naak ka be RR aga 12 Dominion 2 DEVICE Sesionin NE aaa ag naa ka na gan Kan Laa Da a Sa Ka ak E Ka 14 Dominion SX De
21. eration temperature in a closed rack environment may be greater than room temperature Do not exceed the rated maximum ambient temperature of the appliances Ensure sufficient airflow through the rack environment Mount equipment in the rack carefully to avoid uneven mechanical loading Connect equipment to the supply circuit carefully to avoid overloading circuits Ground all equipment properly especially supply connections such as power strips other than direct connections to the branch circuit CONTENTS i Contents Chapter 1 Writ rg secs socsveseessssacesesecsevasscesasvansecnceseestevegnevenccsvencnvesesteenssvncsnvasuseaecoeees 1 gini sasa 1 Intended Audience l aaa aaaaaasana sassa asawa NENENG NGENE nana gagana Kawa Ne 1 CC NOC Deployment and Paragon Integration a 1 Firmware and Software Requirements Compatibility Matrix 1 Chapter 2 Pre Deployment Plannins 3 Prepare Infrastructure n Basic Requirements for Dominion Products 1 u 3 Prepare Network u uuu uu aba e re ee ca rea EX ad Exe ka Fa d RR D an a an E wa a gara see ER a E 4 Allocate IP Addresses for Raritan Devices 4 Op
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23. iguration for stand alone mode should you need to access them during a network outage 12 RARITAN DIGITAL SOLUTION DEPLOYMENT GUIDE Minimum Firmware Version Raritan devices managed by CC SG must have the current minimum firmware version to work correctly with CC SG Once you add Raritan devices to CC SG you can perform firmware upgrades from the CC SG interface Please refer to the Compatibility Matrix for CC SG in the Support section of the Raritan website Preparing Dominion Devices for CC SG Management Prior to installation please read the entire section for each device that will be managed by CC SG Note Consult the Raritan Quick Setup Guides for Dominion KX Dominion KX2 Dominion KX101 Dominion SX and Dominion KSX for additional information on configuration Dominion KX Devices The following section provides you with the necessary background information and steps to install and configure Raritan Dominion KX units to conform to CC SG s requirements Note Be sure to document the device name IP address administrative username and password and attached systems port number type system name in Appendix A Installation Template Attach Power Cord and Local Console 1 Connect the included AC power cord to the Dominion KX unit and plug into an AC Power Outlet as 4 L n Dominion KX III Local User Console A Keyt com montoi End
24. ll Raritan devices support at least the following video resolutions 640 x 480 60Hz 640 x 480 72Hz 640 x 480 75Hz 640 x 480 85Hz 800 x 600 56Hz 800 x 600 60Hz 800 x 600 72Hz 800 x 600 75Hz 1152 x 864 60Hz 1152 x 864 70Hz 1152 x 864 75Hz 1152 x 900 66Hz 800 x 600 85Hz 720 x 400 70Hz 720 x 400 85Hz 1280 x 960 60Hz 1024 x 768 60Hz 1280 x 1024 60Hz 1024 x 768 70Hz 1024 x 768 75Hz 1024 x 768 77Hz 1024 x 768 85Hz Desktop Background For optimal bandwidth efficiency and video performance target servers running graphical user interfaces such as Windows Linux X Windows Solaris and KDE should be configured with a predominately solid plain light colored background The desktop background need not be completely solid but desktop backgrounds featuring photos or complex gradients might impact performance Operating System Mouse and Video Settings This section provides video mode and mouse information specific to the Operating System in use on the target server Windows XP Windows 2003 Settings To configure target servers running Microsoft Windows XP 2003 1 Configure the mouse settings a Select Start gt Control Panel gt Mouse b Open the Pointer Options tab In the Motion group Y Set the mouse motion speed setting exactly to the middle speed Y Disable the Enhanced pointer precision option Y Click OK 2 Disable transition effects a
25. ministrator 4 Press CTRL 4S to save the settings 5 Onthe Network Configuration Screen assign a unique name e g Server Room and IP Address parameters for IP Reach 6 The Main Menu appears Browse through the Admin Console options to configure IP Reach as appropriate to your environment Please refer to Raritan s IP Reach User Guide for additional information Raritan 20 RARITAN DIGITAL SOLUTION DEPLOYMENT GUIDE Connect to Network and Attach Servers or Switches 1 Connect a standard Ethernet cable from the network port to an Ethernet switch hub or router 2 Connect the included CCP20 cable s from the KVM In port on the IP Reach unit to the KVM console of server or KVM switch to be accessed remotely CHAPTER 4 INSTALL CC SG 21 Chapter 4 Install CC SG Basic installation of CC SG comprises 3 steps 1 Rack mount the CC SG unit 2 Physically connect all cables Each CC SG model has a different setup Follow the instructions for your CC SG model number 3 Setthe CC SG IP address Next Steps When you have completed the installation please refer to Raritan s CC SG Administrators Guide for additional information on configuring your CC SG Use Guided Setup to easily set up your CC SG environment 1 Rack Mount the CC SG Unit Follow the instructions on the Quick Setup Guide that came with your CC SG unit 2 Physical Connections Physical Connections for CC SG E1 Units Numbers on the diagram
26. n to 1 d Set the Drag amp Drop Threshold to 1 Configure the screen resolution a Select System gt Preferences gt Screen Resolution The Screen Resolution Preferences dialog opens b Select a Resolution and Refresh Rate supported by Dominion KX2 Note In many Linux graphical environments the command lt CTRL gt lt ALT gt lt gt will change the video resolution scrolling through all available resolutions that remain enabled in the XF66Config file To configure target servers running Linux command line 1 Set the mouse acceleration to exactly 1 and set the threshold to exactly 1 Enter this command xset mouse 1 1 This should be set for execution upon login Ensure that each target server running Linux is using a resolution supported by Dominion KX2 at a standard VESA resolution and refresh rate Each Linux target server should also be set so the blanking times are within 40 of VESA standard values e Go to the Xfree86 Configuration file XF86Config e Using a text editor disable all non Dominion KX2 supported resolutions e Disable the virtual desktop feature not supported by Dominion KX2 e Check blanking times 40 of VESA standard e Restart computer 8 RARITAN DIGITAL SOLUTION DEPLOYMENT GUIDE Sun Solaris Settings To configure target servers running Sun Solaris Set the mouse acceleration value to exactly 1 and the threshold to exactly 1 This can be performed From th
27. nagement Using SX KX and PowerStrip 30 CG SG Configuration cs uuu u 30 Example Remote Power Management for Redundant Power Supplies 31 CC SG Configuration a 31 ii FIGURES Figures Figure 1 Solaris Mouse Configuration Window L 8 Figure 2 Dominion KX Physical Connections a 12 Figure 3 Dominion KX Network Settings Screen sse nenne 13 Figure 4 Dominion KX Connections nennen nennen nenne nnne nnne nennt nennen inneren 13 Figure 5 Dominion KX2 Connections L 14 Figure 6 Dominion KSX Back panel Connections anana aaa naen ener 16 Figure 7 IP Reach TR Series Figure 8 IP Reach M Series Figure 9 IP Reach Initial Configuration Screen a 19 Figure 10 IP Reach Network Configuration Screen anana anana anae 19 Figure 11 Physical Connections for CCSG E1 Units 21 Figure 12 Physical Connections for CCSG V1 Units nennen nene 22 Figure 13 Physical Connections for CCSG G1 Units 22 Figure 14 CC SG and Remote Power Management sse nennen nennen nnne 30 Figure 16 Redundant Power for Target Device 1 mener mne 31 Y
28. ngs 6 Specify a meaningful Device Name for your Dominion KX2 unit up to 16 alphanumeric characters special characters and no spaces 7 Select None Static IP from the IP auto configuration drop down list 8 Type the TCP IP parameters for your Dominion KX2 unit IP address Subnet mask Gateway IP address Primary DNS server IP address and optional Secondary DNS server IP address 9 Click OK to save the settings Restart the Dominion KX2 unit Raritan CHAPTER 3 PREPARE RARITAN DEVICES 15 Connect to Network and Attach Servers Dominion KX2 uses standard UTP cabling Cat5 5e 6 to connect to each target server 1 Connect a standard Ethernet cable included from the network port labeled LANI to an Ethernet switch hub or router 2 To connect a target server to Dominion KX2 connect the appropriate Computer Interface Module CIM Please refer to Raritan s Dominion KX2 User Guide for details 3 Attach the HD15 video connector of your CIM to the video port of your target server Ensure that your target server s video has already been configured to a supported resolution and refresh rate For Sun servers also ensure that your target server s video card has been set to output standard VGA H and V sync and not composite sync 4 Attach the keyboard mouse connector of your CIM to the corresponding ports on your target server Using a standard straight through UTP Cat5 5e 6 cable connect the CIM to an available
29. ocument the IP addresses default gateway subnet mask and administrative username and password for each device This information is needed during setup and configuration Note Dominion devices support 10 100 Ethernet It is strongly recommended that all Dominion KX devices be hard coded on both the Dominion KX and Ethernet switch to eliminate auto negotiation problems Open Ports for Firewall or IP Port Filters Raritan devices are accessed from a standard web browser If a firewall or IP port filter is enabled between the user PC CC SG and Raritan devices ports must be opened to allow connectivity These are documented in Appendix B CC SG and Network Configuration in the CommandCenter Secure Gateway Administrator Guide Prepare Target Servers Target servers and systems that attach to KVM over IP Raritan devices for example Dominion KX Dominion KX2 Dominion KX101 Dominion KSX and IP Reach must have mouse and video settings adjusted for optimal performance and responsiveness over an IP network This allows CC SG to remotely control the target systems Adjust the mouse and video settings before connecting the target to the Raritan device CHAPTER 2 PRE DEPLOYMENT PLANNING 5 Target Server Video Resolution Ensure that each target server s video resolution and refresh rate is supported and that the signal is non interlaced Please refer to the specific Raritan product s User Guide for supported video resolutions A
30. or additional information IP Reach TR or M Series Attach Power Cord and Local Console 1 Connect the included AC power cord to the IP Reach unit 2 Attach a PS 2 keyboard and multi sync monitor to the corresponding ports in the back of the IP Reach marked Admin Console 3 Power ON the IP Reach m To AC Local Admin Console Power KEYBOARD AND MONITCR USED TO Outlet PERFORM INITIAL CONFIGURATION Figure 7 IP Reach TR Series Power Local Access Console Switch Serial Ports 1 8 2 Network Port npu Local Admin AC Power Line Dedicated KYM Ports Console Modem 1 amp 2 Figure 8 IP Reach M Series Raritan CHAPTER 3 PREPARE RARITAN DEVICES 19 Set IP Reach IP Address 1 After the system boots IP Reach displays the Setup Wizard on the Admin Console screen Note During initial configuration the IP Reach Setup Wizard helps you quickly set up IP Reach Jor the first time The IP Reach Setup Wizard appears only when accessing the Administrative Menus on a non configured IP Reach Figure 9 IP Reach Initial Configuration Screen 2 Press on the Admin Console keyboard to begin configuring IP Reach e IPR Joel Figure 10 IP Reach Network Configuration Screen 3 Based on your configuration type the requested information Note Do not obtain the IP Address via DHCP Obtain the IP Address the subnet mask and default gateway from your network system ad
31. pen the Effects tab c Clear the Use the following transition effect for menus and tooltips option d Click OK e Close the Control Panel Windows Vista To configure target servers running Microsoft Windows Vista 1 Configure the mouse settings a Select Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Mouse b Open the Pointer Options tab In the Motion group Y Set the mouse motion speed setting exactly to the middle speed Y Disable the Enhanced pointer precision option Y Click OK 2 Disable animation and fade effects a Select the System option from Control Panel b Select Advanced system settings The System Properties dialog box opens c Open the Advanced tab d Click the Settings button in the Performance group The Performance Options dialog box opens CHAPTER 2 PRE DEPLOYMENT PLANNING 7 e Under Custom options clear the following checkboxes Animation options Animate controls and elements inside windows Animate windows when minimizing and maximizing Fade options Fade or slide menus into view Fade or slide ToolTips into view Fade out menu items after clicking f Click OK g Close the Control Panel Linux Settings To configure target servers running Linux graphical user interface 1 Configure the mouse settings a Select System gt Preferences gt Mouse The Mouse Preferences dialog opens b Open the Motion tab c Set the Speed Acceleratio
32. rd of the node into an outlet port of the PowerStrip 5 Plug the power cord of the PowerStrip into an AC outlet Please refer to the powerstrip s documentation for details salaka karenan Dominion SK Dominion KX 232 Serial Port 1 Channel 1 Outlet_1 Standard CAT5 cable with DCIM PS2 attached to server for KVM access to target host Node Figure 14 CC SG and Remote Power Management CC SG Configuration Please refer to the CC SG Administrators Guide Chapter 6 Configuring Power Control for details on adding the remote power management configuration to CC SG Raritan APPENDIX B REMOTE POWER MANAGEMENT 31 Example Remote Power Management for Multiple Power Connections Many data center devices network routers switches and servers are equipped with redundant power or multiple power supplies requiring several AC electrical connections In the following scenario two separate power strips are provided for the node A fully redundant configuration would include an additional Dominion SX with PowerStrip02 connected thereby providing a separate and redundant control of the power strips This example is limited to the simpler configuration of a single Dominion SX managing two power strips Dominion SX Serial Port 1 Serial Port 2 Ye AC Outlet AC Outlet Node with multiple or redundant power supplies Figure 15 Redundant Power for Target Device CC SG Configuration Please refer to the C
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34. roup APPENDIX A INSTALLATION TEMPLATE 27 Sample Template CommandCenter Secure Gateway default admin admin netmask gateway name password IP address _ pr Associations Name string integer both Element Element Element EE Devices Name Type IP Address Element1 Element2 DC1_SX1 SX rar123 Datacenter ee M Eng KXI KX rar123 engineering EU Ports system Device Name Device Port Eexu fT TT MEE s User Groups Name aem Sysadmin all default default Msadmins Node access only msdminpo Po p 28 RARITAN DIGITAL SOLUTION DEPLOYMENT GUIDE Users Na Pamo UserGroup mi mam _ Danf rar123 unixadmins Device Groups Specify members by Name Member 1 Member 2 Category Element Node Groups ENTRE 7 Name Member 1 Member 2 Category Element __ ee Policies D NE roy _ Name Day Time Deny Group Node Group all netadmin_pol a control netport_grp msadmin_pol APPENDIX B REMOTE POWER MANAGEMENT 29 Appendix B Remote Power Management In CC SG you can implement remote power management for nodes using Raritan powerstrips and Dominion series products Device Configurations for Power Control in CC SG When you connect a PowerStrip to a Dominion SX you can use CC SG to manage power to nodes connected to the same SX or any o
35. screens may not center precisely on certain Sun servers with dark borders Use another background or place a light colored icon in the upper left hand corner CHAPTER 2 PRE DEPLOYMENT PLANNING 9 Apple Macintosh Settings For target servers running an Apple Macintosh operating system the preferred method is to use the D2CIM VUSB and Absolute mouse mode IBM AIX Settings To configure target servers running IBM AIX Go to the Style Manager click on Mouse Settings and set Mouse acceleration to 1 0 and Threshold to 3 0 Prepare User PC Raritan devices and CC SG are accessed via a web browser from a user s PC The browser must have the correct version of Java Runtime Environment JRE installed to function correctly with Raritan devices You must also disable all pop up blockers and any firewall software that is enabled by default Install J ava Runtime Environment Install the currently approved version of Java on all PCs that are using CC SG You can download Java from http java sun com j2se index jsp For the most current listing of compatible browsers PC Platforms and JRE versions please refer to the Compatibility Matrix for your version of CC SG in the Support section of the Raritan web site 10 RARITAN DIGITAL SOLUTION DEPLOYMENT GUIDE This page intentionally left blank CHAPTER 3 PREPARE RARITAN DEVICES 11 Chapter 3 Prepare Raritan Devices The Raritan devices must be configured and ins
36. server port on the back of your Dominion KX2 unit Dominion SX Devices The following section provides you with the necessary background information and steps to install and configure Raritan Dominion SX units to conform to CC SG s requirements Note Be sure to document the device name IP address administrative username and password and attached systems port number type system name in Appendix A Installation Template Attach Power Cord and Installation Computer 1 Obtain a computer with a network card and a crossover network cable This computer will be referred to as the installation computer 2 Connect the crossover network cable to the primary LAN connection on the rear panel of the unit On models with two Ethernet interfaces the primary LAN is LAN 1 3 Connect the other end of the crossover network cable to the network port on the installation computer 4 Connectthe included AC power cord to the Dominion SX unit and plug into an AC Power Outlet 5 Power ON the Dominion SX unit Note The SX unit performs a hardware self test indicated by the green light on the back of the unit and then starts the software boot sequence The boot sequence is complete when the green light goes on and remains illuminated Set Dominion SX IP Address 1 Access the SX unit through your installation computer s browser on the same subnet by typing the default URL https 192 168 0 192 into the address field 2 Login with the
37. talled on the network prior to adding the devices to CC SG Basic installation and configuration consists of the following steps 1 Attach power cord and local access method 2 Set device IP address 3 Connect devices to network 4 Attach CIMs to targets and then attach targets to devices Target servers should be powered on and connected to CIMs and CIMs should be connected to the Raritan device before configuring the ports in CC SG Otherwise the blank CIM name overwrites the CC SG port name Servers may need to be rebooted after you connect the CIM depending on the type of CIM 5 Document the device IP address device name administrative username and password device location and attached servers and systems port number system name system type You can use the form provided in Appendix A Installation Template as a guide You will need this information when you add the devices to CC SG Note The Dominion KX101 is attached directly to one target and therefore does not require a CIM Local Console or Web Browser Access Most Raritan devices allow direct access via a local console to which you can attach a keyboard video and mouse or via a web browser when operating in standalone mode without CC SG You can use either of these mechanisms to access administrative functions for configuration of the Raritan device Default IP Address and Logins All Raritan IP based products use the default IP address 192 168 0 1
38. ther SX KX KX2 or KSX device When you connect a PowerStrip to a Dominion KX or KX2 device you can use CC SG to manage power only to nodes that are connected to the same KX or KX2 device to which the PowerStrip is connected Some examples of acceptable configurations include Connect a PowerStrip to Dominion SX to power nodes connected to the same Dominion SX Connect a PowerStrip to Dominion SX to power nodes connected to a Dominion KX Connect a PowerStrip to Dominion KX to power nodes connected to the same Dominion KX Connect multiple PowerStrips to a Dominion KX to provide power failover to nodes with redundant power supplies connected to the same KX e Connect one PowerStrip to a Dominion SX connect a second PowerStrip to another Dominion SX to provide power failover to nodes with redundant power supplies connected to any other device 30 RARITAN DIGITAL SOLUTION DEPLOYMENT GUIDE Example Remote Power Management Using SX KX and PowerStrip The following diagram illustrates the physical connections for managing remote power control 1 Connect the red RJ45 connector end of the CSCSPCS 10 cable to the RJ45 port on the PowerStrip 2 Connect the other end of the CSCSPCS 10 power control cable to any serial port on the Dominion SX 3 Connect the node to a Dominion KX with standard CAT5 cable with a DCIM PS2 attached Please refer to Chapter 3 or the Dominion KX User Guide for details 4 Plug the power co
39. vIGes anise sana aana ang l ang akan aa e ngan e ang akan ag aapa ngana aaa a a gana nana geng ada gana na nennen 15 Dominion KSX Deviges u u a Sana gana S rho rnt nono Ere Ta a BENE Ng aaa na 16 Preparing IP Reach Devices for CC SG 18 IP Reach TR or M Series nennen nennen 18 Chapter Xr Qu cc 21 1 Rack Mount the CC SG Unit 21 2 Physical Connections eaa esos UR am CE 21 Physical Connections for CC SG E1 Units 21 Physical Connections for CC SG V1 Units 22 Physical Connections for CC SG G1 Units 22 3 Set P Address of GO SQ ie u u u es u ree Ee ended Fede ERSTES 23 Appendix A Installation Template 25 Blank Template uu 25 Sarnpl Templat e uu uuu ET 27 Appendix B Remote Power Management 29 Device Configurations for Power Control in 56 29 Example Remote Power Ma
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