Raritan Computer Server - Manual (Page 2)

Dominion SX Quick And Installation Guide 2
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b. Connect the other end to a Raritan Nulling Serial
Adapter (p/n ASCSDB9F, ASCSDB9M, ASCSDB25F,
ASCSDB25M) as appropriate.
c. Connect the adapter to the console port on the target
device.
Important: Many Cisco and Sun devices have console
ports with non-standard RJ-45 connections. Most can be
connected to the Dominion SX with a “serial rollover
cable.” This is NOT a standard Ethernet cable or
crossover Ethernet cable. If you have misplaced the
rollover cable that came with your Cisco or Sun device,
you can purchase one from Raritan (Part Number
CRLVR-15 or CRLVR-1).
QS Rule
Configure the Dominion SX Using a Browser
You can configure the Dominion SX using a Web browser or a
command line interface (CLI). If you prefer a CLI, skip this
section and proceed directly to the next section.
1. Connect a computer to the LAN interface on the Dominion
SX using a crossover Ethernet cable. If your Dominion SX
has two LAN interfaces, use LAN1.
2. Make sure the computer has a route to the Dominion SX’s
default IP address (192.168.0.192). Open a console
window and enter the route print command. If the default
IP address is NOT on the Active Routes list, do the
following:
a. On a Windows machine, type ipconfig and note your IP
address. Then type: route add 192.168.0.192
b. On a Unix or Linux machine, type ifconfig and note
your IP address. Then type: route add
192.168.0.192 address> -interface
c. Type: ping 192.168.0.192. This should produce a
reply. If it does not, check the physical connection
between the computer and the Dominion SX, and
make sure you executed the route add command
correctly.
3. Open a browser and enter this URL: http://192.168.0.192
4. When the Login window appears, enter the default
username (admin) and password (raritan). Use all
lowercase letters.
5. You will be prompted to change the default password. Do
so now, and be sure to remember this password for future
login.
6. Choose Setup > Network. In the Network Basic Settings
panel, select an IP configuration method (DHCP is
enabled by default), give Dominion SX an IP address,
subnet mask, and gateway address on your LAN. You can
give the unit a name to help identify it (up to 64 characters,
but special characters and spaces are not allowed.) and a
domain (required to send SMTP messages).
Note: If DHCP is selected and the client computer used to
configure Dominion SX via crossover cable is running a
DHCP server, the Dominion SX will not be accessed at
192.168.0.192, but instead at any IP address the
configuring machine assigns.
7. The Dominion SX will now reboot. Once it is rebooted,
enter new IP address in a browser and log in again using
your new password.
8. Choose Setup > Date/Time.
a. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu in the
UTC Offset field.
b. You can enter the date and time manually, or you can
enter the IP addresses of up to two Network Time
Protocol (NTP) servers.
c. When you are finished, click OK. The Dominion SX's
clock is now set.
9. Choose Setup > Port Configuration. You can now
configure each console port that has a target device
connected to it:
a. Click the checkbox next to a port with a target device
connected to it. If more than one target device will
have the exact same settings, you can select multiple
ports.
b. Click Edit to display the settings for the port(s) and
enter the following information. When finished, click
OK and repeat for any other ports.
ƒ Name - A name to identify the device connected to the
port
ƒ Application - The application used to communicate
with the target device
ƒ Bits Per Second - The port speed of the target device
ƒ Parity Bits - The number of bits used for parity
checking
ƒ Flow Control - The type of flow control used to regulate
data communications
ƒ Emulation - The terminal communications protocol
used by the target device
Congratulations! Your Dominion SX is configured and ready
for use. We suggest you get started by doing the following:
1. Create additional user profiles and groups.
2. Enhance the authentication and security capabilities of
Dominion SX.
3. Launch the Raritan Serial Console (RSC) and manage
your target devices remotely.
QS Rule
Configuring Dominion SX Using the Command
Line Interface
1. Connect a computer to the Terminal port on the Dominion
SX. This port is a DB9 male port on all models except
those that have 2 power connectors and 2 LAN interfaces.
These models have both RJ-45 connectors and DB9 male
port, such as Dominion SX model - DSXA-16-DL.
2. Open a terminal emulation program and connect to the
Dominion SX. Make sure the communications parameters
are set to 9600 bps, no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit.