Cyclades AlterPath BladeManager User Manual

AlterPath BladeManagerUser ManualProduct Version 1.3.0Revision No. 7This document contains proprietary information of Cyclades and is not to be disclo

Table of ContentsVIII AlterPath BladeManager Manual

4: BladeManager Web Administration4-18 AlterPath BladeManager ManualNote: Form names are shown in boldface. Some form names, such as the List form, do

Chassis ManagementAlterPath BladeManager Manual 4-19Chassis > Devices List FormThe Devices List form, the primary form of Chassis, allows you to vi

4: BladeManager Web Administration4-20 AlterPath BladeManager ManualAdding or Editing a Chassis1. From the menu panel select Chassis.The system displa

Chassis ManagementAlterPath BladeManager Manual 4-21The system displays the Select Device Type form: 3. From the Select Device Type form, (since the

4: BladeManager Web Administration4-22 AlterPath BladeManager ManualThe system displays the Devices Detail form: 5. Complete or modify the Detail for

Chassis ManagementAlterPath BladeManager Manual 4-236. Click on the Save button.Admin Name The admin username (superuser) of the device.Admin Password

4: BladeManager Web Administration4-24 AlterPath BladeManager ManualUsing a DHCP Server and Selecting the Correct IP ModeA DHCP server is build into t

Chassis ManagementAlterPath BladeManager Manual 4-25OnDemand means that the connection is established only upon the user’s request, and disabled again

4: BladeManager Web Administration4-26 AlterPath BladeManager ManualProxiesThe BladeManager includes a web proxy server so that connections to the nat

Chassis ManagementAlterPath BladeManager Manual 4-27Warning: When you assign Forward Proxy Using ARP or Forward Proxy without ARP, all ports of the pr

Welcome to the AlterPath BladeManager Manual! This manual is designed to help you install, configure, and operate the BladeManager, as well as to guid

4: BladeManager Web Administration4-28 AlterPath BladeManager Manual• Use the KVM viewer to access KVM/net console.>> Configuring the ProxyTo cr

Chassis ManagementAlterPath BladeManager Manual 4-29>> Verifying your Proxy Setting1. To verify your configuration, return to the Devices List f

4: BladeManager Web Administration4-30 AlterPath BladeManager ManualThe system displays the Devices - Switch 1 tabbed form: 2. Complete the Switch 1

Two Methods of Blade ConfigurationAlterPath BladeManager Manual 4-31Two Methods of Blade ConfigurationOnce the chassis has been defined and configured

4: BladeManager Web Administration4-32 AlterPath BladeManager Manual>> Running the Blade WizardThe Blade Wizard is designed to help you configur

Two Methods of Blade ConfigurationAlterPath BladeManager Manual 4-331. Warning Message: The Console Wizard begins with a warning message to notify you

4: BladeManager Web Administration4-34 AlterPath BladeManager Manual3. (User) Access: +USER is the default list to which all users belong. The syste

Two Methods of Blade ConfigurationAlterPath BladeManager Manual 4-355. Groups: Complete the Groups form, as necessary, and then select the Next butto

4: BladeManager Web Administration4-36 AlterPath BladeManager Manual7. Edit Configuration: From the Edit Settings form, verify your settiings and mod

Two Methods of Blade ConfigurationAlterPath BladeManager Manual 4-37and repeat Edit Configuration and Confirmation, otherwise select the Finish button

Before You Beginii AlterPath BladeManager ManualTypographical ConventionsForm/Window LabelsWords that appear on forms, windows, or any part of the use

4: BladeManager Web Administration4-38 AlterPath BladeManager ManualSee the Consoles section to view the Consoles Detail form, including Access, Notif

Alarm TriggerAlterPath BladeManager Manual 4-39>> Deleting a Device from a GroupThe proper way to delete a chassis, blade or switch from a group

4: BladeManager Web Administration4-40 AlterPath BladeManager ManualAlarm Trigger ManagementUse the Alarm Trigger forms to perform the following Alarm

Alarm TriggerAlterPath BladeManager Manual 4-41The system displays the Alarm Trigger list form: For an explanation of each fieldname, refer to the F

4: BladeManager Web Administration4-42 AlterPath BladeManager ManualThe system displays the Alarm Trigger Detail form: Table 4-8: Alarm Trigger For

Blades / SwitchesAlterPath BladeManager Manual 4-433. Complete the fields, as necessary.4. Click on Save to complete the procedure.>> Deleting a

4: BladeManager Web Administration4-44 AlterPath BladeManager ManualConsoles List FormBlades and switches are accessed from the Console form as consol

Blades / SwitchesAlterPath BladeManager Manual 4-45A user’s access to the blades switches and connection types are based on the user’s Security Profil

4: BladeManager Web Administration4-46 AlterPath BladeManager ManualThe system displays the Console List form: From the Console List form, you can a

Blades / SwitchesAlterPath BladeManager Manual 4-47The system displays the Select Console Type form: 3. From the Select Console Type form, select the

Naming ConventionsAlterPath BladeManager Manual iiiBlades List > Blade DetailNaming ConventionsAdministrator Also referred to as the Admin User. Th

4: BladeManager Web Administration4-48 AlterPath BladeManager Manual Table 4-10: Consoles Detail Form - Fieldnames and ElementsFieldname DefinitionDet

Blades / SwitchesAlterPath BladeManager Manual 4-494. Complete the Console Detail form, as necessary.5. Click on Save to complete the procedure.Adding

4: BladeManager Web Administration4-50 AlterPath BladeManager ManualThe system displays the Console Access form: 2. From the resulting form, select a

Blades / SwitchesAlterPath BladeManager Manual 4-51The system displays the Console Notify form: 2. From the resulting form, select a user from the S

4: BladeManager Web Administration4-52 AlterPath BladeManager ManualThe system displays the Console Groups form: 2. From the resulting form, select

Blades / SwitchesAlterPath BladeManager Manual 4-53The system displays the Console Detail form.3. From the Console Detail form, click on Groups.The sy

4: BladeManager Web Administration4-54 AlterPath BladeManager Manual>> Setting Log Rotation in Auto ModeYou can also set the log rotation to be

UsersAlterPath BladeManager Manual 4-55Important: Regardless of the authentication type (remote, local or none), any user who will use the BladeManage

4: BladeManager Web Administration4-56 AlterPath BladeManager Manual1. From the menu, select Users.The system displays the User List form.2. From the

UsersAlterPath BladeManager Manual 4-574. Click on Save to complete the procedure. Local Password Checkbox to enable local authentication for the user

Before You Beginiv AlterPath BladeManager ManualCommand Line SyntaxWhile this manual is primarily designd for using the BladeManager web interface, so

4: BladeManager Web Administration4-58 AlterPath BladeManager Manual>> Selecting Consoles for a UserThe User Access form allows you to assign on

UsersAlterPath BladeManager Manual 4-596. To select another console, repeat steps 4 and 5. You can also use the <Shift> key to select multiple g

4: BladeManager Web Administration4-60 AlterPath BladeManager Manual5. Select the Add button. The system transfers the selected group to the Selected

UsersAlterPath BladeManager Manual 4-61Setting the Local PasswordYou can set up users to have local authentication by setting the Local Password, and

4: BladeManager Web Administration4-62 AlterPath BladeManager ManualGroupsThe Groups option allows you to create new groups of users, consoles, or dev

GroupsAlterPath BladeManager Manual 4-63The system displays the Group List form: 2. From the Group List form, click on the Add button.The system displ

4: BladeManager Web Administration4-64 AlterPath BladeManager ManualBased on your selection, the system displays the Group Detail form. The example be

Security ProfilesAlterPath BladeManager Manual 4-651. Select the security profile from the Select Security Profile box and then click on the Add butto

4: BladeManager Web Administration4-66 AlterPath BladeManager ManualSecurity profile management is composed of the following forms: Security Profile L

Security ProfilesAlterPath BladeManager Manual 4-67 >> Adding or Editing a Security ProfileTo add or edit a security profile, perform the follo

Command Line SyntaxAlterPath BladeManager Manual vdashes (-) to indicate range; there should not be any spaces between the values. sXX.pmusers: The us

4: BladeManager Web Administration4-68 AlterPath BladeManager ManualThe system displays the Security Profiles - General tabbed form: 3. From the Gen

Security ProfilesAlterPath BladeManager Manual 4-69The system displays the Source IP tabbed form: 2. Complete or modify the form, as needed. Table

4: BladeManager Web Administration4-70 AlterPath BladeManager Manual3. Click on Save. >> Security Profiles: LAN ITFThe LAN ITF (Local Area Netwo

Security ProfilesAlterPath BladeManager Manual 4-71 Table 4-15: Security Profiles, VLAN/Subnet - Fieldnames and ElementsField Name FunctionLAN ITF (ta

4: BladeManager Web Administration4-72 AlterPath BladeManager Manual>> Security Profile: Date/TimeThe Date/Time tabbed form allows you to specif

Security ProfilesAlterPath BladeManager Manual 4-73 >> Configuring AuthorizationThe Authorization tabbed form allows you to define the authorize

4: BladeManager Web Administration4-74 AlterPath BladeManager Manualmust select at least one action from the Authorization form. To configure or autho

Security ProfilesAlterPath BladeManager Manual 4-753. Repeat the previous step for all actions you wish to assign.4. Click on Save to complete the pro

4: BladeManager Web Administration4-76 AlterPath BladeManager ManualBackup and Restore ScenariosFor illustration purposes, there are two scenarios in

System Recovery GuidelinesAlterPath BladeManager Manual 4-77BladeManager Database Transaction SupportThe BladeManager commits all successful database

Before You Beginvi AlterPath BladeManager Manual

4: BladeManager Web Administration4-78 AlterPath BladeManager ManualChanging the Default ConfigurationThis configuration procedure is for advanced use

Info / ReportingAlterPath BladeManager Manual 4-79To view a more detailed information about a particular user from a detail line, select from under th

4: BladeManager Web Administration4-80 AlterPath BladeManager Manual

This chapter presents some procedures for configuring the BladeManager through the Command Line Interface (CLI). First Time Configuration aside, Cycla

5: Advanced Configuration5-2 Alterpath BladeManager ManualWorking from a CLI The BladeManager allows you to use a command line interface (CLI) as an a

Working from a CLIAlterPath BladeManager Manual 5-3Copying and Pasting Text within the Console Applet WindowThe APM allows you to copy and paste text

5: Advanced Configuration5-4 Alterpath BladeManager ManualThis command opens a SSH connection to the manager, checks the username and password, checks

Working from a CLIAlterPath BladeManager Manual 5-5[Enter `^Ec.' to disconnect]*******************************************************CLI Command

5: Advanced Configuration5-6 Alterpath BladeManager ManualSet CommandsThe following set commands are available to enable you to manually and individua

Working from a CLIAlterPath BladeManager Manual 5-7SETCONS - sets console connection. For example: [root@APM_Paulo root]# setcons APM Console Con

The AtlerPath BladeManager is a comprehensive in-band and out-of-band blade management tool designed to complement the IBM Director. It provides Blade

5: Advanced Configuration5-8 Alterpath BladeManager Manual 16) EST5EDT 33) Iran 50) Poland 67) right 17) Egypt 34) Israel 51) P

Working from a CLIAlterPath BladeManager Manual 5-9 Enter Primary Ethernet Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Secondary Ethernet IP address: (S)tatic, (N)

5: Advanced Configuration5-10 Alterpath BladeManager ManualUse ^C to stop changing interfaces and keep all changes made. If you do not exit with ^C at

Working from a CLIAlterPath BladeManager Manual 5-11[Enter `^Az.' to disconnect]Re-defining the Interrupt KeyThe key sequence Ctrl+C in the file

5: Advanced Configuration5-12 Alterpath BladeManager Manual<session-timeout>60</session-timeout>3. To make the change effective, reboot or

NIS ConfigurationAlterPath BladeManager Manual 5-13NIS ConfigurationTo use NIS authentication, NIS is selected from the First Time Configuration scrip

5: Advanced Configuration5-14 Alterpath BladeManager ManualUser AuthenticationTo use NIS only to authenticate users, change the lines about passwd, sh

Active Directory ConfigurationAlterPath BladeManager Manual 5-15group_compat: nisActive Directory ConfigurationTo configure the BladeManager to use Ac

5: Advanced Configuration5-16 Alterpath BladeManager ManualDisabling HTTP to Use Only HTTPSThe BladeManager is configured to allow both HTTP and HTTPS

Backing Up User DataAlterPath BladeManager Manual 5-17Upgrading the APBM FirmwareYou may upgrade the APBM firmware by downloading the upgraded softwar

1: Introduction1-2 AlterPath BladeManager ManualConnectivity and CapacityThe BladeManager hardware platform is based on the IBM eServer xSeries 306. I

5: Advanced Configuration5-18 Alterpath BladeManager ManualBackup and Restore ScenariosFor illustration purposes, there are two scenarios in which you

Managing Log FilesAlterPath BladeManager Manual 5-19You can back up these files to another server using the secure shell SCP program.Backing Up Log Fi

5: Advanced Configuration5-20 Alterpath BladeManager ManualIf the BladeManager goes down, you will still have direct access to ports and consoles, but

Installing SSL CertificatesAlterPath BladeManager Manual 5-21Installing SSL CertificatesThis section explains how to add or import your own SSL certif

5: Advanced Configuration5-22 Alterpath BladeManager ManualThe command generates a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) which contains some personal (or

Installing SSL CertificatesAlterPath BladeManager Manual 5-23Be sure to check a certificate very carefully before importing it as a trusted certificat

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GlossaryGlossary-1 AlterPath Manager E2000 ManualAccess Control List The ACL is used for security inside of programs and (ACL) operating systems. For

GlossaryGlossary-2 AlterPath Manager E2000 Manualbaud rate cannot be equated to bandwidth unless the number of bits per symbol is known.Blade Server A

GlossaryAlterPath Manager E2000 Manual Glossary-3Cluster A cluster is a group of one or more computers working as a group to execute a certain task. F

Key FeaturesAlterPath BladeManager Manual 1-3Single Point Security GatewayThe BladeManager has been designed such that communication between users and

GlossaryGlossary-4 AlterPath Manager E2000 ManualNetwork will have the same thing as the right-hand portion of their Domain Names (matisse.net in the

GlossaryAlterPath Manager E2000 Manual Glossary-5side signals the sending side to stop until the buffer has space again. Between hardware (such as you

GlossaryGlossary-6 AlterPath Manager E2000 ManualAfter a client and server has used Kerberos to prove their identity, they can also encrypt all of the

GlossaryAlterPath Manager E2000 Manual Glossary-7connect to the Internet via PPP, you might want to set your machine's MTU to 576 too. Most Ether

GlossaryGlossary-8 AlterPath Manager E2000 ManualThe following lists the available parity parameters and their meanings: Odd - Parity bit set

GlossaryAlterPath Manager E2000 Manual Glossary-9of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). PPP is commonly used when remote computers call an Int

GlossaryGlossary-10 AlterPath Manager E2000 ManualSMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. Specifies the format of messages that an SMTP client on one comp

GlossaryAlterPath Manager E2000 Manual Glossary-11TACACS+ Terminal Access Controller Access Control System Plus. A protocol that provides remote acce

GlossaryGlossary-12 AlterPath Manager E2000 ManualUDP User Datagram Protocol uses a special type of packet called a datagram. Datagrams do not require

Appendix A:BladeManager Hardware SpecificationsAlterPath BladeManager Manual A-1Microprocessor One Intel Pentium IV 1024 KB (minimum) Level-2 cache an

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1: Introduction1-4 AlterPath BladeManager ManualOne-Click Access to Blades and SwitchesPlacing the mouse cursor over a chassis name from the Chassis L

A: BladeManager Hardware SpecificationsA-2 AlterPath BladeManager ManualExpansion Slots Two 66 MHz/64-bit PCI-X slots (one low profile half-length, on

A: BladeManager Hardware SpecificationsAlterPath BladeManager Manual A-3Supported web browsers and java runtime systems:• Mozilla 1.0.2/java plugin 1.

A: BladeManager Hardware SpecificationsA-4 AlterPath BladeManager Manual

Key FeaturesAlterPath BladeManager Manual 1-5triggers. A trigger is a text string pre-defined by the administrator which the system uses to detect a t

1: Introduction1-6 AlterPath BladeManager ManualExhaustive ReportingBecause the BladeManager consolidates all its logs and maintains its own databases

Deploying the BladeManagerAlterPath BladeManager Manual 1-7Deploying the BladeManagerThe diagram below shows how the BladeManager may be set up to con

1: Introduction1-8 AlterPath BladeManager Manual

This section discusses the procedures and requirements for installing the AlterPath BladeManager, and is organized as follows: • Product Installation

2: BladeManager Installation2-2 AlterPath BladeManager ManualRack Mounting GuidelinesWhen rack-mounting the BladeManager, consider the following:• Ens

Rack Mounting GuidelinesAlterPath BladeManager Manual 2-3To install the BladeManager in a rack cabinet, you need the following items:• 2 slide rails•

2: BladeManager Installation2-4 AlterPath BladeManager Manuala. Lift the release tab (1) and fully extend the rail-adjustment bracket from the rear of

Rack Mounting GuidelinesAlterPath BladeManager Manual 2-5a. Align the pins (1) on the front rail-locking carrier to the front mounting flange. b. If y

Table of ContentsAlterPath Blade Manager ManualBefore You BeginAudience iDocument Organization iTypographical Conventions iiNaming Conve

2: BladeManager Installation2-6 AlterPath BladeManager Manuala. If you plan to transport the rack cabinet to another location with the server installe

Rack Mounting GuidelinesAlterPath BladeManager Manual 2-7a. Align the server on the slide rails and push the server fully into the rack cabinet. Secur

2: BladeManager Installation2-8 AlterPath BladeManager Manuala. Press on the release tab (1) as indicated on the shipping bracket, and remove the ship

Rack Mounting GuidelinesAlterPath BladeManager Manual 2-9a. Attach cables to the rear of the BladeManager (such as keyboard, mouse, monitor cables, as

2: BladeManager Installation2-10 AlterPath BladeManager Manuala. Before you transport the rack cabinet to another location with the BladeManager insta

Major Components of the BladeManagerAlterPath BladeManager Manual 2-11Major Components of the BladeManagerThe BladeManager hardware platform is based

2: BladeManager Installation2-12 AlterPath BladeManager ManualInstallation Safety GuidelinesSystem Reliability GuidelinesTo help ensure proper cooling

Installation ProceduresAlterPath BladeManager Manual 2-13it back into its package; do not place the device on your server or on a metal surface.• Take

2: BladeManager Installation2-14 AlterPath BladeManager Manualwith error correcting code (ECC) DIMMs. These DIMMs must be compatible with the latest P

Installation ProceduresAlterPath BladeManager Manual 2-156. Turn the DIMM so that the keys align with the slot.7. Insert the DIMM into the connector b

Table of ContentsII AlterPath BladeManager ManualInstallation Safety Guidelines 2-12System Reliability Guidelines 2-12Static-Sensitive Devices 2-12

2: BladeManager Installation2-16 AlterPath BladeManager ManualInstalling a SCSI Hard DriveTo install a SCSI hard drive, complete the following procedu

Installation ProceduresAlterPath BladeManager Manual 2-179. If you have other options to install, do so now.10. Re-install the bezel and replace the c

2: BladeManager Installation2-18 AlterPath BladeManager Manual• The BladeManager uses a rotational interrupt technique to configure PCI-X adapters so

Installation ProceduresAlterPath BladeManager Manual 2-19To install an adapter, complete the following procedure: 1. Review the safety installation gu

2: BladeManager Installation2-20 AlterPath BladeManager Manual7. Remove the expansion-slot cover.Important: PCI expansion-slot covers must be installe

Installation ProceduresAlterPath BladeManager Manual 2-2111. Tighten the captive screw on the rear of the server.12. If you have other options to inst

2: BladeManager Installation2-22 AlterPath BladeManager ManualConnecting the CablesThe diagrams below show the locations of the input and output conne

Updating the Server ConfigurationAlterPath BladeManager Manual 2-23Updating the Server ConfigurationWhen you start the BladeManager for the first time

2: BladeManager Installation2-24 AlterPath BladeManager ManualFront LEDs/Buttons FunctionCD-eject button Press this button to release a CD from the CD

BladeManager Controls, LEDs, and PowerAlterPath BladeManager Manual 2-25Rear ViewThe diagram below shows the LEDs on the rear of the BladeManager.Powe

Table of Contents AlterPath BladeManager Manual IIIBlades 3-11Viewing the Blade List 3-11Connecting to a Blade Console 3-13Multiple Users and Read/W

2: BladeManager Installation2-26 AlterPath BladeManager ManualBladeManager Power FeaturesWhen the BladeManager is connected to an AC power source but

BladeManager Power FeaturesAlterPath BladeManager Manual 2-27• If your operating system supports the Wake on LAN feature, the Wake on LAN feature can

2: BladeManager Installation2-28 AlterPath BladeManager Manual• If the Wake on LAN feature switched on the BladeManager, the Wake on LAN can switch of

Configuring the COM Port Connection and Logging InAlterPath BladeManager Manual 2-29Note: For a list of internet browsers and Cyclades device firmware

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The web interface provides two modes for using the BladeManager based on the type of user: Access (for operation by regular users) and Admin (for conf

3: BladeManager Web Access3-2 AlterPath BladeManager Manual Using the Web Interface as a Regular UserTo open the BladeManager web application, perform

User Interface OverviewAlterPath BladeManager Manual 3-32. When the Login screen appears, enter your user name and password as provided by your system

3: BladeManager Web Access3-4 AlterPath BladeManager ManualGeneral Screen FeaturesThe diagram below shows the general features of the BladeManager web

AlarmsAlterPath BladeManager Manual 3-5An underlined column name indicates that the list can be sorted by the column name. The Blade List form, for ex

Table of ContentsIV AlterPath BladeManager ManualConnecting to the Web Interface 4-9BladeManager Web Interface: Admin Mode 4-10Forms Summary 4-10Lo

3: BladeManager Web Access3-6 AlterPath BladeManager ManualAlarm LogsThe BladeManager not only stores each alarm in a database, but also maintains a l

AlarmsAlterPath BladeManager Manual 3-7To re-assign the current ticket, change the ticket status, and add notes or comments, use the Alarm Detail (or

3: BladeManager Web Access3-8 AlterPath BladeManager ManualViewing the Alarm Detail FormThe Alarm Detail form contains detailed information about the

AlarmsAlterPath BladeManager Manual 3-9The form brings up the Alarm Detail form. Table 3-2: Form Fields and ElementsFieldname / Button DefinitionAssig

3: BladeManager Web Access3-10 AlterPath BladeManager Manual>> Viewing Alarm or Console LogsYou can view the console log for a particular alarm

BladesAlterPath BladeManager Manual 3-11BladesSelecting Blades from the menu brings up the Consoles List form which allows you to:• View detailed info

3: BladeManager Web Access3-12 AlterPath BladeManager ManualThe Blade List form appears. Table 3-3: Form Fields and ElementsColumn or Button NameDefi

BladesAlterPath BladeManager Manual 3-13>> Connecting to a Blade ConsoleTo connect to a blade console:1. From the Blade List form, select the bl

3: BladeManager Web Access3-14 AlterPath BladeManager ManualThe BladeManager allows you to view individual blades and switches from the Blade List for

BladesAlterPath BladeManager Manual 3-15Table 3-4: Form Fields and ElementsField Name DefinitionDetails Button to display the Console Detail form.Acc

Table of Contents AlterPath BladeManager Manual VViewing the Alarm Trigger List 4-40Creating an Alarm Trigger 4-41Deleting an Alarm Trigger 4-43Usi

3: BladeManager Web Access3-16 AlterPath BladeManager ManualConsoles Access FormThe Consoles Access tabbed form shows the users who are authorized to

BladesAlterPath BladeManager Manual 3-17The system displays the Console Notify form: In the selection box, a plus (+) sign indicates a group, as oppo

3: BladeManager Web Access3-18 AlterPath BladeManager ManualThe system displays the Blade Group form: LogsThe Logs option of the menu allows you to s

LogsAlterPath BladeManager Manual 3-19When you select Logs from the menu panel, the primary form, shown below, will prompt you for a range of dates fr

3: BladeManager Web Access3-20 AlterPath BladeManager ManualThe system brings up the main Blade Logs form.2. From the Blade drop down list, select the

LogsAlterPath BladeManager Manual 3-21Event LogsUse the Event Logs browser to view all events that occurred (within a specified range of time) on your

3: BladeManager Web Access3-22 AlterPath BladeManager ManualData BufferUse the Data Buffer browser to view the contents of the data buffer generated b

User’s ProfileAlterPath BladeManager Manual 3-23User’s ProfileThe User’s Profile form allows you to view your profile or contact information and modif

3: BladeManager Web Access3-24 AlterPath BladeManager ManualGroups Tab/button to display the User Group form which shows all groups to which the curre

User’s ProfileAlterPath BladeManager Manual 3-25>> Changing Your PasswordTo change your password, perform the following steps:1. From the User’s

Table of ContentsVI AlterPath BladeManager ManualAssigning a Security Profile to a User Group 4-64Security Profiles 4-65Security Profile List 4-66Ad

3: BladeManager Web Access3-26 AlterPath BladeManager ManualThe system displays the User Group form: Table 3-9: User’s Profile, Groups Form - Fields

User’s ProfileAlterPath BladeManager Manual 3-27>> Viewing the Security FormThe Security form shows the current security profile assigned to you

3: BladeManager Web Access3-28 AlterPath BladeManager ManualDelete Button to delete a selected security profile (right list box) and return it to the

This chapter presents the procedures for configuring the AlterPath BladeManager through the web interface. Addressed to the BladeManager administrator

4: BladeManager Web Administration4-2 AlterPath BladeManager ManualOperational ModesThe BladeManager provides two operating modes for configuration:•

Configuration Process FlowAlterPath BladeManager Manual 4-3Configuration Process FlowThe entire configuration process through the web interface is as

4: BladeManager Web Administration4-4 AlterPath BladeManager ManualYou must perform the First Time Configuration process (see Configuration Flow Diagr

First Time Configuration WizardAlterPath BladeManager Manual 4-5• Enter Date (format MM/DD/YYYY)• Enter Primary Ethernet IP Address (Static/None). • E

4: BladeManager Web Administration4-6 AlterPath BladeManager ManualAre you sure you wish to continue? (Y/N) yRestoring default configuration ... done.

First Time Configuration WizardAlterPath BladeManager Manual 4-7You must now set a password for 'root', the system administrative account.WA

Table of Contents AlterPath BladeManager Manual VIIFirmware 5-16Upgrading the APBM Firmware 5-16Backing Up User Data 5-17Managing Log Files 5-18Cha

4: BladeManager Web Administration4-8 AlterPath BladeManager ManualSetting the Authentication MethodThe sample First Time Configuration shows local as

First Time Configuration WizardAlterPath BladeManager Manual 4-9Any deviation from this standard may cause the web browser to disable APBM cookies and

4: BladeManager Web Administration4-10 AlterPath BladeManager ManualBladeManager Web Interface: Admin ModeOnce you have completed the First Time Confi

BladeManager Web Interface: Admin ModeAlterPath BladeManager Manual 4-11and switches, you can define users and assign them to access the target blades

4: BladeManager Web Administration4-12 AlterPath BladeManager ManualUsers User List - View list of users; add, edit or delete users. Details - View or

BladeManager Web Interface: Admin ModeAlterPath BladeManager Manual 4-13Security ProfileSecurity Profile List - View list of security profiles; add, e

4: BladeManager Web Administration4-14 AlterPath BladeManager Manual>> Logging Into the BladeManager Web Interface1. Type in your username and p

BladeManager Web Interface: Admin ModeAlterPath BladeManager Manual 4-15BladeManager web interface in Admin Mode. The form example shows the Users Lis

4: BladeManager Web Administration4-16 AlterPath BladeManager ManualSorting, Filtering, and Saving a List FormAn underscored column heading on any of

Chassis ManagementAlterPath BladeManager Manual 4-17Using the Form Input FieldsWhen typing in data into any of the input fields, note the following co