CommandCenter Secure Gateway
Administrators Guide
Release 5.1
Copyright © 2011 Raritan, Inc.
CCA-0N-v5.1-E
February 2011
255-80-5140-00-0N
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What's New in the CC-SG Administrators Guide
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Prerequisites..................................................................................................................................1
Terminology/Acronyms ..................................................................................................................2
Client Browser Requirements........................................................................................................4
Chapter 2 Accessing CC-SG
5
Browser-Based Access via the CC-SG Admin Client....................................................................5
JRE Incompatibility..............................................................................................................6
Thick Client Access........................................................................................................................6
Install the Thick Client .........................................................................................................6
Use the Thick Client ............................................................................................................7
CC-SG Admin Client......................................................................................................................8
Chapter 3 Getting Started
10
Licensing - Getting Started - New and Existing Customers.........................................................10
Licensing - Basic License Information .........................................................................................11
Available Licenses.............................................................................................................11
Find Your Physical Appliance Host ID and Check Number of Nodes In Database ..........12
Licensing - New Customers - Physical Appliance .......................................................................14
Licensing - Clusters - New Customers..............................................................................16
Licensing - Virtual Appliance with License Server.......................................................................17
Virtual Appliance Installation Requirements......................................................................17
Download Installation Files................................................................................................18
Install License Server Software on a Linux or Windows Server........................................18
Get Your License...............................................................................................................19
Copy the License File to the License Server.....................................................................21
Start the License Server ....................................................................................................21
Install CommandCenter Secure Gateway on VMware ESX Server 4.0............................22
Log in to Diagnostic Console to Set CC-SG IP Address...................................................22
Log in to CC-SG ................................................................................................................23
Install and Check Out Your License ..................................................................................23
License Server Communication.........................................................................................24
Command Line Utilities for Managing License Server ......................................................25
Install or Upgrade VMware Tools ......................................................................................27
Configure Backups and Snapshots of Virtual Appliance and Storage Servers.................27
Virtual Appliances with Remote Storage Servers..............................................................27
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Licensing - Limited Operation Before License Install ..................................................................28
Licensing - Existing Customers ...................................................................................................29
Licensing - Rehosting ..................................................................................................................29
Add a License ..............................................................................................................................30
Confirming IP Address.................................................................................................................30
Setting CC-SG Server Time ........................................................................................................30
Checking the Compatibility Matrix ...............................................................................................31
Checking and Upgrading Application Versions ...........................................................................32
Chapter 4 Configuring CC-SG with Guided Setup
33
Before You Use Guided Setup ....................................................................................................33
Associations in Guided Setup......................................................................................................34
Create Categories and Elements ......................................................................................34
Device Setup................................................................................................................................34
Discover and Add Devices ................................................................................................35
Creating Groups...........................................................................................................................36
Add Device Groups and Node Groups..............................................................................36
User Management .......................................................................................................................38
Add User Groups and Users .............................................................................................39
Chapter 5 Associations, Categories, and Elements
41
About Associations ......................................................................................................................41
Association Terminology ...................................................................................................41
Associations - Defining Categories and Elements ............................................................41
How to Create Associations ..............................................................................................42
Adding, Editing, and Deleting Categories and Elements.............................................................42
Add a Category..................................................................................................................42
Delete a Category..............................................................................................................43
Add an Element .................................................................................................................43
Adding Categories and Elements with CSV File Import ..............................................................43
Categories and Elements CSV File Requirements ...........................................................44
Sample Categories and Elements CSV File......................................................................45
Import Categories and Elements.......................................................................................45
Export Categories and Elements.......................................................................................46
Chapter 6 Devices, Device Groups, and Ports
47
Viewing Devices...........................................................................................................................48
The Devices Tab................................................................................................................48
Device and Port Icons .......................................................................................................48
Port Sorting Options ..........................................................................................................49
Device Profile Screen ........................................................................................................50
Topology View ...................................................................................................................51
Right Click Options in the Devices Tab .............................................................................52
Searching for Devices..................................................................................................................52
Wildcards for Search .........................................................................................................52
Wildcard Examples............................................................................................................52
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Discovering Devices ....................................................................................................................53
Adding a Device...........................................................................................................................54
Add a KVM or Serial Device..............................................................................................54
Add a PowerStrip Device...................................................................................................56
Add a Dominion PX Device ...............................................................................................56
Editing a Device...........................................................................................................................57
Change the HTTP and HTTPS Ports for a KX2 Device ..............................................................57
Editing a PowerStrip Device or a Dominion PX Device...............................................................57
Adding Notes to a Device Profile.................................................................................................58
Adding Location and Contacts to a Device Profile ......................................................................59
Deleting a Device.........................................................................................................................59
Configuring Ports .........................................................................................................................60
Configure a Serial Port ......................................................................................................60
Configure a KVM Port........................................................................................................60
Nodes Created by Configuring Ports.................................................................................61
Editing a Port ...............................................................................................................................61
Deleting a Port .............................................................................................................................62
Configuring a Blade Chassis Device Connected to KX2.............................................................63
Blade Chassis Overview....................................................................................................63
Add a Blade Chassis Device .............................................................................................64
Edit a Blade Chassis Device .............................................................................................67
Delete a Blade Chassis Device .........................................................................................67
Move a Blade Chassis Device to a Different Port .............................................................68
Restore Blade Servers Ports to Normal KX2 Ports .....................................................................68
Bulk Copying for Device Associations, Location and Contacts ...................................................69
Configuring Analog KVM Switches Connected to KX2 2.3 or Higher..........................................70
Add a KVM Switch Connected to KX2...............................................................................70
Configuring Ports on an Analog KVM Switch Device Connected to KX2..........................70
Device Group Manager................................................................................................................71
Device Groups Overview...................................................................................................72
Add a Device Group ..........................................................................................................72
Edit a Device Group ..........................................................................................................76
Delete a Device Group ......................................................................................................76
Adding Devices with CSV File Import..........................................................................................77
Devices CSV File Requirements .......................................................................................77
Sample Devices CSV File .................................................................................................81
Import Devices...................................................................................................................81
Export Devices...................................................................................................................82
Upgrading a Device .....................................................................................................................82
Backing Up a Device Configuration.............................................................................................83
Restoring Device Configurations .................................................................................................84
Restore a Device Configuration (KX, KSX, KX101, SX, IP-Reach) ..................................84
Restore All Configuration Data Except Network Settings to a KX2, KSX2, or KX2-101
Device................................................................................................................................85
Restore Only Device Settings or User and User Group Data to a KX2, KSX2, or KX2-101
Device................................................................................................................................85
Restore All Configuration Data to a KX2, KSX2, or KX2-101 Device ...............................86
Save, Upload, and Delete Device Backup Files................................................................86
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Copying Device Configuration .....................................................................................................87
Restarting a Device......................................................................................................................88
Pinging the Device.......................................................................................................................88
Pausing CC-SG's Management of a Device................................................................................88
Resuming Management of a Device............................................................................................89
Pause and Resume Management of Devices Using a Scheduled Task.....................................89
Device Power Manager................................................................................................................90
Launching a Device's Administrative Page..................................................................................90
Disconnecting Users....................................................................................................................91
Special Access to Paragon II System Devices............................................................................91
Paragon II System Controller (P2-SC) ..............................................................................91
IP-Reach and UST-IP Administration................................................................................92
Chapter 7 Managed Powerstrips
93
Configuring Powerstrips that are Managed by Another Device in CC-SG ..................................94
Configuring PowerStrips Connected to KX, KX2, KX2-101, KSX2, and P2SC...........................95
Add a PowerStrip Device Connected to a KX, KX2, KX2-101, KSX2, or P2SC Device ...95
Move a KX, KX2, KX2-101, KSX2, or P2SC's PowerStrip to a Different Port...................95
Delete a PowerStrip Connected to a KX, KX2, KX2-101, KSX2, or P2SC Device ...........96
Configuring PowerStrips Connected to SX 3.0 and KSX ............................................................96
Add a PowerStrip Connected to an SX 3.0 or KSX device ...............................................96
Delete a PowerStrip Connected to an SX 3.0 or KSX Device...........................................97
Change a PowerStrip's Device or Port Association (SX 3.0, KSX)...................................97
Configuring Powerstrips Connected to SX 3.1 ............................................................................98
Add a Powerstrip Connected to an SX 3.1 Device............................................................98
Move an SX 3.1's Powerstrip to a Different Port ...............................................................99
Delete a Powerstrip Connected to an SX 3.1 Device........................................................99
Configuring Outlets on a Powerstrip............................................................................................99
Chapter 8 Nodes, Node Groups, and Interfaces
101
Nodes and Interfaces Overview.................................................................................................101
About Nodes....................................................................................................................101
Node Names....................................................................................................................102
About Interfaces...............................................................................................................102
Viewing Nodes...........................................................................................................................102
Nodes Tab .......................................................................................................................102
Node Profile.....................................................................................................................103
Node and Interface Icons ................................................................................................105
Service Accounts .......................................................................................................................106
Service Accounts Overview.............................................................................................106
Add, Edit, and Delete Service Accounts..........................................................................107
Change the Password for a Service Account..................................................................107
Assign Service Accounts to Interfaces ............................................................................108
Adding, Editing, and Deleting Nodes.........................................................................................109
Add a Node......................................................................................................................109
Nodes Created by Configuring Ports...............................................................................110
Edit a Node......................................................................................................................110
Delete a Node..................................................................................................................110
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Adding Location and Contacts to a Node Profile.......................................................................111
Adding Notes to a Node Profile .................................................................................................111
Configuring the Virtual Infrastructure in CC-SG ........................................................................112
Terminology for Virtual Infrastructure ..............................................................................112
Virtual Nodes Overview ...................................................................................................113
Add a Control System with Virtual Hosts and Virtual Machines......................................113
Add a Virtual Host with Virtual Machines ........................................................................116
Edit Control Systems, Virtual Hosts, and Virtual Machines.............................................118
Delete Control Systems and Virtual Hosts ......................................................................120
Delete a Virtual Machine Node........................................................................................120
Delete a Virtual Infrastructure..........................................................................................120
vSphere 4 Users Must Install New Plug-In......................................................................121
Synchronizing the Virtual Infrastructure with CC-SG.................................................................121
Synchronize the Virtual Infrastructure .............................................................................122
Enable or Disable Daily Synchronization of the Virtual Infrastructure.............................122
Reboot or Force Reboot a Virtual Host Node............................................................................123
Accessing the Virtual Topology View.........................................................................................123
Connecting to a Node ................................................................................................................124
Firefox Users of the Access Client Must Download JNLP File........................................124
Pinging a Node ..........................................................................................................................124
Adding, Editing, and Deleting Interfaces....................................................................................125
Add an Interface ..............................................................................................................125
Edit an Interface...............................................................................................................135
Delete an Interface ..........................................................................................................135
Bookmarking an Interface..........................................................................................................136
Configuring Direct Port Access to a Node .................................................................................137
Bulk Copying for Node Associations, Location and Contacts....................................................137
Using Chat .................................................................................................................................138
Adding Nodes with CSV File Import ..........................................................................................138
Nodes CSV File Requirements........................................................................................139
Sample Nodes CSV File..................................................................................................148
Import Nodes ...................................................................................................................148
Export Nodes...................................................................................................................149
Editing IP Addresses with CSV File Import................................................................................149
Adding, Editing, and Deleting Node Groups..............................................................................150
Node Groups Overview ...................................................................................................150
Add a Node Group...........................................................................................................151
Edit a Node Group...........................................................................................................154
Delete a Node Group.......................................................................................................154
Chapter 9 Users and User Groups
156
The Users Tab ...........................................................................................................................157
Default User Groups ..................................................................................................................158
CC Super-User Group .....................................................................................................158
System Administrators Group..........................................................................................158
CC Users Group ..............................................................................................................158
Adding, Editing, and Deleting User Groups...............................................................................159
Add a User Group............................................................................................................159
Edit a User Group............................................................................................................160
Delete a User Group........................................................................................................161
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Limit the Number of KVM Sessions per User ............................................................................162
Configuring Access Auditing for User Groups ...........................................................................162
Adding, Editing, and Deleting Users..........................................................................................163
Add a User.......................................................................................................................163
Edit a User.......................................................................................................................164
Delete a User...................................................................................................................165
Assigning a User to a Group......................................................................................................165
Deleting a User From a Group...................................................................................................166
Adding Users with CSV File Import ...........................................................................................166
Users CSV File Requirements.........................................................................................167
Sample Users CSV File...................................................................................................170
Import Users ....................................................................................................................171
Export Users....................................................................................................................171
Your User Profile........................................................................................................................172
Change your password....................................................................................................172
Change your name..........................................................................................................172
Change your default search preference ..........................................................................172
Change the CC-SG default font size ...............................................................................173
Change your email address.............................................................................................173
Change the CC-SG Super User's Username..................................................................173
Logging Users Out.....................................................................................................................173
Bulk Copying Users ...................................................................................................................174
Chapter 10 Policies for Access Control
175
Adding a Policy ..........................................................................................................................176
Editing a Policy ..........................................................................................................................177
Deleting a Policy ........................................................................................................................178
Support for Virtual Media ...........................................................................................................179
Assigning Policies To User Groups ...........................................................................................179
Chapter 11 Custom Views for Devices and Nodes
180
Types of Custom Views .............................................................................................................180
View by Category.............................................................................................................180
Filter by Node Group .......................................................................................................180
Filter by Device Group.....................................................................................................180
Using Custom Views in the Admin Client ..................................................................................181
Custom Views for Nodes .................................................................................................181
Custom Views for Devices...............................................................................................183
Chapter 12 Remote Authentication
187
Authentication and Authorization (AA) Overview.......................................................................187
Flow for Authentication....................................................................................................187
User Accounts .................................................................................................................188
Distinguished Names for LDAP and AD ....................................................................................188
Specify a Distinguished Name for AD .............................................................................188
Specify a Distinguished Name for LDAP.........................................................................189
Specify a Username for AD.............................................................................................189
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Specify a Base DN...........................................................................................................189
Specifying Modules for Authentication and Authorization .........................................................189
Establishing Order of External AA Servers................................................................................190
AD and CC-SG Overview ..........................................................................................................190
Adding an AD Module to CC-SG ...............................................................................................190
AD General Settings........................................................................................................191
AD Advanced Settings.....................................................................................................192
AD Group Settings...........................................................................................................193
AD Trust Settings.............................................................................................................194
Editing an AD Module ................................................................................................................195
Importing AD User Groups ........................................................................................................195
Synchronizing AD with CC-SG ..................................................................................................197
Synchronize All User Groups with AD.............................................................................198
Synchronize All AD Modules ...........................................................................................199
Enable or Disable Daily Synchronization of All AD Modules...........................................199
Change the Daily AD Synchronization Time ...................................................................200
Renaming and Moving AD Groups............................................................................................201
About LDAP and CC-SG............................................................................................................201
Add an LDAP (Netscape) Module to CC-SG.............................................................................201
LDAP General Settings ...................................................................................................202
LDAP Advanced Settings ................................................................................................202
Sun One LDAP (iPlanet) Configuration Settings.............................................................203
OpenLDAP (eDirectory) Configuration Settings..............................................................204
IBM LDAP Configuration Settings ...................................................................................204
About TACACS+ and CC-SG ....................................................................................................205
Add a TACACS+ Module...........................................................................................................205
TACACS+ General Settings ............................................................................................205
About RADIUS and CC-SG .......................................................................................................206
Add a RADIUS Module ..............................................................................................................206
RADIUS General Settings ...............................................................................................206
Two-Factor Authentication Using RADIUS......................................................................207
Chapter 13 Reports
208
Using Reports ............................................................................................................................208
Sort Report Data..............................................................................................................208
Resize Report Column Width ..........................................................................................208
View Report Details .........................................................................................................209
Navigate Multiple Page Reports......................................................................................209
Print a Report...................................................................................................................209
Save a Report to a File....................................................................................................209
Purge a Report's Data From CC-SG...............................................................................210
Hide or Show Report Filters ............................................................................................210
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Audit Trail Report.......................................................................................................................210
Error Log Report ........................................................................................................................211
Access Report............................................................................................................................212
Availability Report ......................................................................................................................212
Active Users Report...................................................................................................................213
Locked Out Users Report ..........................................................................................................213
All Users Data Report ................................................................................................................213
User Group Data Report............................................................................................................214
Device Asset Report ..................................................................................................................214
Device Group Data Report ........................................................................................................215
Query Port Report......................................................................................................................215
Node Asset Report.....................................................................................................................216
Active Nodes Report..................................................................................................................217
Node Creation Report................................................................................................................217
Node Group Data Report...........................................................................................................218
AD User Group Report...............................................................................................................218
Scheduled Reports ....................................................................................................................219
Upgrade Device Firmware Report .............................................................................................220
Chapter 14 System Maintenance
221
Maintenance Mode ....................................................................................................................221
Scheduled Tasks and Maintenance Mode ......................................................................221
Entering Maintenance Mode......................................................................................................222
Exiting Maintenance Mode ........................................................................................................222
Backing Up CC-SG....................................................................................................................222
What is the difference between Full backup and Standard backup? ..............................224
Saving and Deleting Backup Files.............................................................................................224
Save a Backup File..........................................................................................................224
Delete a Backup File .......................................................................................................224
Restoring CC-SG.......................................................................................................................225
Resetting CC-SG .......................................................................................................................226
Restarting CC-SG......................................................................................................................229
Upgrading CC-SG......................................................................................................................229
Clear the Browser's Cache..............................................................................................231
Clear the Java Cache ......................................................................................................231
Upgrading a Cluster...................................................................................................................232
Primary Node Upgrade Failure........................................................................................233
Migrating a CC-SG Database....................................................................................................233
Requirements for Migration .............................................................................................233
Migrate a CC-SG Database.............................................................................................233
CC-SG Shutdown ......................................................................................................................234
Restarting CC-SG after Shutdown.............................................................................................235
Powering Down CC-SG .............................................................................................................235
Ending CC-SG Session .............................................................................................................235
Log Out of CC-SG ...........................................................................................................235
Exit CC-SG ......................................................................................................................236
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Chapter 15 Advanced Administration
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Configuring a Message of the Day ............................................................................................237
Configuring Applications for Accessing Nodes..........................................................................238
About Applications for Accessing Nodes.........................................................................238
Checking and Upgrading Application Versions ...............................................................238
Older Version of Application Opens After Upgrading......................................................239
Add an Application...........................................................................................................239
Delete an Application.......................................................................................................240
Prerequisites for Using AKC............................................................................................240
Configuring Default Applications................................................................................................240
About Default Applications ..............................................................................................240
View the Default Application Assignments ......................................................................241
Set the Default Application for an Interface or Port Type................................................241
Managing Device Firmware .......................................................................................................241
Upload Firmware .............................................................................................................241
Delete Firmware ..............................................................................................................242
Configuring the CC-SG Network................................................................................................242
About Network Setup.......................................................................................................242
About CC-SG LAN Ports .................................................................................................242
What is IP Failover mode? ..............................................................................................243
What is IP Isolation mode?..............................................................................................246
Recommended DHCP Configurations for CC-SG...........................................................248
Configuring Logging Activity ......................................................................................................248
Purge CC-SG's Internal Log............................................................................................249
Configuring the CC-SG Server Time and Date .........................................................................249
Connection Modes: Direct and Proxy ........................................................................................250
About Connection Modes ................................................................................................250
Configure Direct Mode for All Client Connections ...........................................................251
Configure Proxy Mode for All Client Connections ...........................................................251
Configure a Combination of Direct Mode and Proxy Mode.............................................251
Device Settings..........................................................................................................................251
Enabling the AKC Download Server Certificate Validation .............................................253
Configuring Custom JRE Settings .............................................................................................254
Configuring SNMP .....................................................................................................................255
MIB Files..........................................................................................................................256
Configuring CC-SG Clusters......................................................................................................256
Requirements for CC-SG Clusters ..................................................................................257
Access a CC-SG Cluster.................................................................................................257
Create a Cluster...............................................................................................................257
Configure Cluster Settings...............................................................................................258
Switch the Primary and Secondary Node Status ............................................................259
Recover a Cluster............................................................................................................259
Delete a Cluster...............................................................................................................260
Upgrade a Cluster............................................................................................................260
Cluster Licenses ..............................................................................................................261
Configuring a Neighborhood......................................................................................................262
What is a Neighborhood? ................................................................................................262
Create a Neighborhood ...................................................................................................262
Edit a Neighborhood........................................................................................................263
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Refresh a Neighborhood .................................................................................................266
Delete a Neighborhood....................................................................................................266
Security Manager.......................................................................................................................266
Remote Authentication ....................................................................................................266
AES Encryption................................................................................................................266
Configure Browser Connection Protocol: HTTP or HTTPS/SSL.....................................268
Set the Port Number for SSH Access to CC-SG.............................................................268
Login Settings..................................................................................................................268
Configure the Inactivity Timer..........................................................................................271
Portal ...............................................................................................................................271
Certificates.......................................................................................................................273
Access Control List..........................................................................................................276
Notification Manager..................................................................................................................277
Configure an External SMTP Server ...............................................................................277
Task Manager............................................................................................................................278
Task Types ......................................................................................................................278
Schedule Sequential Tasks.............................................................................................279
Email Notifications for Tasks ...........................................................................................279
Scheduled Reports ..........................................................................................................279
Find and View Tasks .......................................................................................................279
Schedule a Task..............................................................................................................280
Schedule a Device Firmware Upgrade............................................................................282
Change a Scheduled Task ..............................................................................................284
Reschedule a Task..........................................................................................................284
Schedule a Task that is Similar to Another Task.............................................................284
Delete a Task...................................................................................................................285
SSH Access to CC-SG ..............................................................................................................285
Get Help for SSH Commands .........................................................................................286
SSH Commands and Parameters ...................................................................................287
Command Tips ................................................................................................................289
Create an SSH Connection to a Serial-Enabled Device .................................................290
Use SSH to Connect to a Node via a Serial Out-of-Band Interface................................291
End SSH Connections.....................................................................................................292
Serial Admin Port.......................................................................................................................293
About Terminal Emulation Programs...............................................................................293
Finding Your CC-SG Serial Number................................................................................294
Web Services API......................................................................................................................294
CC-NOC.....................................................................................................................................295
Chapter 16 Diagnostic Console
296
Accessing Diagnostic Console ..................................................................................................296
Access Diagnostic Console via VGA/Keyboard/Mouse Port...........................................296
Access Diagnostic Console via SSH...............................................................................296
Status Console...........................................................................................................................297
About Status Console......................................................................................................297
Access Status Console....................................................................................................297
Status Console Information .............................................................................................298
Administrator Console................................................................................................................303
About Administrator Console...........................................................................................303
Access Administrator Console.........................................................................................303
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Navigate Administrator Console......................................................................................305
Edit Diagnostic Console Configuration............................................................................306
Edit Network Interfaces Configuration (Network Interfaces) ...........................................307
Ping an IP Address..........................................................................................................308
Use Traceroute................................................................................................................309
Edit Static Routes ............................................................................................................310
View Log Files in Diagnostic Console .............................................................................312
Restart CC-SG with Diagnostic Console.........................................................................315
Reboot CC-SG with Diagnostic Console.........................................................................316
Power Off CC-SG System from Diagnostic Console.......................................................317
Reset CC Super-User Password with Diagnostic Console .............................................318
Reset CC-SG Factory Configuration ...............................................................................319
Diagnostic Console Password Settings...........................................................................321
Diagnostic Console Account Configuration .....................................................................323
Configure Remote System Monitoring.............................................................................325
Display Historical Data Trending Reports .......................................................................326
Display RAID Status and Disk Utilization ........................................................................327
Perform Disk or RAID Tests ............................................................................................328
Schedule Disk Tests........................................................................................................330
Repair or Rebuild RAID Disks .........................................................................................331
View Top Display with Diagnostic Console .....................................................................333
Display NTP Status..........................................................................................................333
Take a System Snapshot ................................................................................................335
Change the Video Resolution for Diagnostic Console ....................................................336
Chapter 17 Power IQ Integration
337
Power Control of Power IQ IT Devices......................................................................................337
Configuring Power IQ Services .......................................................................................338
Configuring Power Control of Power IQ IT Devices ........................................................339
Configuring Synchronization of Power IQ and CC-SG..............................................................340
Synchronize Power IQ and CC-SG .................................................................................341
Power IQ Synchronization Policies..................................................................................342
Importing and Exporting Dominion PX Data from Power IQ......................................................342
Import Power Strips from Power IQ.................................................................................343
Export Dominion PX Data to Use in Power IQ ................................................................344
Appendix A Specifications for V1 and E1
346
V1 Model....................................................................................................................................346
V1 General Specifications ...............................................................................................346
V1 Environmental Requirements.....................................................................................346
E1 Model....................................................................................................................................347
E1 General Specifications ...............................................................................................347
E1 Environmental Requirements.....................................................................................347
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Appendix B CC-SG and Network Configuration
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Required Open Ports for CC-SG Networks: Executive Summary.............................................349
CC-SG Communication Channels.............................................................................................350
CC-SG and Raritan Devices............................................................................................351
CC-SG Clustering............................................................................................................351
Access to Infrastructure Services....................................................................................352
PC Clients to CC-SG .......................................................................................................352
PC Clients to Nodes ........................................................................................................353
CC-SG and Client for IPMI, iLO/RILOE, DRAC, RSA.....................................................354
CC-SG and SNMP...........................................................................................................354
CC-SG Internal Ports.......................................................................................................355
CC-SG Access via NAT-enabled Firewall .......................................................................355
RDP Access to Nodes .....................................................................................................355
VNC Access to Nodes .....................................................................................................356
SSH Access to Nodes .....................................................................................................356
Remote System Monitoring Port......................................................................................356
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Appendix C User Group Privileges
Appendix D SNMP Traps
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Appendix E CSV File Imports
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Common CSV File Requirements..............................................................................................369
Audit Trail Entries for Importing .................................................................................................370
Troubleshoot CSV File Problems ..............................................................................................371
Appendix F Troubleshooting
372
Appendix G Diagnostic Utilities
374
Memory Diagnostic ....................................................................................................................374
Debug Mode ..............................................................................................................................375
CC-SG Disk Monitoring..............................................................................................................376
Appendix H Two-Factor Authentication
379
Supported Environments for Two-Factor Authentication...........................................................379
Two-Factor Authentication Setup Requirements.......................................................................379
Two-Factor Authentication Known Issues .................................................................................379
Appendix I FAQs
380
General FAQs............................................................................................................................380
Authentication FAQs..................................................................................................................382
Security FAQs............................................................................................................................383
Accounting FAQs.......................................................................................................................384
Performance FAQs ....................................................................................................................384
Grouping FAQs..........................................................................................................................385
Interoperability FAQs .................................................................................................................386
Authorization FAQs....................................................................................................................386
User Experience FAQs ..............................................................................................................386
Licensing FAQs..........................................................................................................................387
Appendix J Keyboard Shortcuts
Appendix K Naming Conventions
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User Information ........................................................................................................................389
Node Information .......................................................................................................................389
Location Information ..................................................................................................................390
Contact Information....................................................................................................................390
Service Accounts .......................................................................................................................390
Device Information.....................................................................................................................390
Port Information .........................................................................................................................391
Associations...............................................................................................................................391
Administration ............................................................................................................................391
Appendix L Diagnostic Console Bootup Messages
Index
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What's New in the CC-SG
Administrators Guide
The following sections have changed or information has been added to
the CommandCenter Secure Gateway Administrators Guide based on
enhancements and changes to the equipment and/or documentation.
Pause and Resume Management of Devices Using a Scheduled
See the Release Notes for a more detailed explanation of the changes
applied to this version of the CommandCenter Secure Gateway.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
The CommandCenter Secure Gateway (CC-SG) Administrators Guide
offers instructions for administering and maintaining your CC-SG.
This guide is intended for administrators who typically have all available
privileges.
Users who are not administrators should see Raritan's CommandCenter
Secure Gateway User Guide.
In This Chapter
Prerequisites..............................................................................................1
Prerequisites
Before configuring a CC-SG according to the procedures in this
document, see Raritan's CommandCenter Secure Gateway
Deployment Guide for more comprehensive instructions on deploying
Raritan devices that are managed by CC-SG.
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Terminology/Acronyms
Terms and acronyms found in this document include:
Access Client - HTML-based client intended for use by normal access
users who need to access a node managed by CC-SG. The Access
Client does not allow the use of administration functions.
Admin Client - Java-based client for CC-SG useable by both normal
access users and administrators. It is the only client that permits
administration.
Associations - relationships between categories, elements of a category,
and ports or devices or both. For example, if you want to associate the
“Location” category with a device, create associations before adding
devices and ports in CC-SG.
Category - a variable that contains a set of values or elements. An
example of a Category is Location, which may have elements such as
“New York City,” “Philadelphia,” or “Data Center 1.” When you add
devices and ports to CC-SG, you will associate this information with
them. It is easier if you set up associations correctly first, before adding
devices and ports to them. Another example of a Category is “OS Type,”
which may have elements such as “Windows” or “Unix” or “Linux.”
CIM (Computer Interface Module) - hardware used to connect a target
server and a Raritan device. Each target requires a CIM, except for the
Dominion KX101, which is attached directly to one target and therefore
does not require a CIM. Target servers should be powered on and
connected to CIMs, and CIMs should be connected to the Raritan device
BEFORE adding the device and configuring ports in CC-SG. Otherwise,
a blank CIM name will overwrite the CC-SG port name. Servers must be
rebooted after connecting to a CIM.
Device Group - defined group of devices that are accessible to a user.
Device groups are used when creating a policy to control access to the
devices in the group.
Devices - Raritan products such as Dominion KX, Dominion KX II,
Dominion SX, Dominion KSX, IP-Reach, Paragon II System Controller,
and Paragon II UMT832 with USTIP that are managed by CC-SG. These
devices control the target servers and systems, or "nodes" that are
connected to them. Check the CC-SG Compatibility Matrix on the Raritan
Support web site for a list of supported devices.
Elements - values of a category. For example, the “New York City”
element belongs to the “Location” category, and the “Windows” element
belongs to the “OS Type” category.
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Ghosted Ports - when managing Paragon devices, a ghosted port can
occur when a CIM or target server is removed from the system or
powered off (manually or accidentally). See Raritan's Paragon II User
Guide.
Hostname - can be used if DNS server support is enabled. See About
The hostname and its Fully-Qualified Domain Name (FQDN = Hostname
+ Suffix) cannot exceed 257 characters. It can consist of any number of
components, as long as they are separated by “.”.
Each component has a maximum size of 63 characters and the first
character must be alphabetic. The remaining characters can be
alphabetic, numeric, or “-” (hyphen or minus).
The last character of a component may not be “-”.
While the system preserves the case of the characters entered into the
system, the FQDN is case-insensitive when used.
iLO/RILOE and iLO2/RILOE2 - Hewlett Packard's Integrated Lights
Out/Remote Insight Lights Out servers that can be managed by CC-SG.
Targets of an iLO/RILOE device are powered on/off and recycled
directly. iLO/RILOE devices cannot be discovered by CC-SG; they have
to be manually added as nodes. In this guide, the term iLO/RILOE
includes both iLO/RILOE and iLO2/RILOE2.
In-band Access - going through the TCP/IP network to correct or
troubleshoot a target in your network. KVM and Serial devices can be
accessed via these in-band applications: RemoteDesktop Viewer, SSH
Client, RSA Client, VNC Viewer.
IPMI Servers (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) - servers that
can be controlled by CC-SG. IPMI are discovered automatically but can
be added manually as well.
Out-of-Band Access - using applications such as Raritan Remote
Console (RRC), Raritan Console (RC), Multi-Platform Client (MPC),
Virtual KVM Client (VKC) or Active KVM Client (AKC) to correct or
troubleshoot a KVM or serial managed node in your network.
Policies - define a user group's access within the CC-SG network.
Policies are applied to a user group and have several control parameters
to determine the level of control, such as date and time of access.
Nodes - target systems, such as servers, desktop PCs, and other
networked equipment, that CC-SG users can access.
Interfaces - the different ways a Node can be accessed, whether through
an out-of-band solution such as a Dominion KX2 connection, or through
an in-band solution, such as a VNC server.
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Node Groups - a defined group of nodes that are accessible to a user.
Node groups are used when creating a policy to control access to the
nodes in the group.
Ports - connection points between a Raritan device and a node. Ports
exist only on Raritan devices, and they identify a pathway from that
device to a node.
SASL (Simple Authentication and Security Layer) - method for adding
authentication support to connection-based protocols.
SSH - clients, such as PuTTY or OpenSSH, that provide a command line
interface to CC-SG. Only a subset of CC-SG commands is provided via
SSH to administer devices and CC-SG itself.
User Groups - sets of users that share the same level of access and
privileges.
Client Browser Requirements
For a complete list of supported browsers, see the Compatibility Matrix
on the Raritan Support web site.
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Chapter 2 Accessing CC-SG
You can access CC-SG in several ways:
Browser: CC-SG supports numerous web browsers (for a complete
list of supported browsers, see the Compatibility Matrix on the
Raritan Support website).
Thick Client: You can install a Java Web Start thick client on your
client computer. The thick client functions exactly like the
browser-based client.
SSH: Remote devices connected via the serial port can be accessed
using SSH.
Diagnostic Console: Provides emergency repair and diagnostics only
and is not a replacement for the browser-based GUI to configure and
Note: Users can be connected simultaneously, using the browser, thick
client, and SSH while accessing CC-SG.
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Thick Client Access ...................................................................................6
CC-SG Admin Client..................................................................................8
Browser-Based Access via the CC-SG Admin Client
The CC-SG Admin client is a Java-based client that provides a GUI for
both administrative and access tasks, depending on your permissions.
1. Using a supported Internet browser, type the URL of the CC-SG and
then type /admin: http(s)://IP address/admin, for example,
https://10.0.3.30/admin.
If you see the JRE Incompatibility Warning window, select the JRE
version that is appropriate for your client computer and install it.
Once JRE is installed, try this procedure again. See JRE
Or, you can continue without installing a new JRE version.
2. If you see a Restricted Service Agreement, read the agreement text
and select the I Understand and Accept the Restricted Service
Agreement checkbox.
3. Type your Username and Password and click Log In.
4. Upon valid login, the CC-SG Admin Client opens.
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JRE Incompatibility
If you do not have the minimum required version of JRE installed on your
client computer, you will see a warning message before you can access
the CC-SG Admin Client. The JRE Incompatibility Warning window
opens when CC-SG cannot find the required JRE file on your client
computer.
If you see the JRE Incompatibility Warning window, select the JRE
version that is appropriate for your client computer and install it, or you
can continue without installing a new JRE version.
You must launch CC-SG again once JRE is installed.
Administrators can configure the JRE minimum version that is
recommended and the message that appears in the JRE Incompatibility
Warning window. See Configuring Custom JRE Settings (on page
254).
Thick Client Access
The CC-SG thick client allows you to connect to CC-SG by launching a
Java Web Start application instead of running an applet through a web
browser. The thick client can be faster than a browser. The minimum
Java version required for running the thick client is 1.6.0.10.
Install the Thick Client
To download the thick client from CC-SG:
Note: If you are using JRE version 1.6.0_20, ensure that "Keep
temporary files on my computer" is selected in the Temporary Internet
Files tab in the Java Control panel. Without this setting, the thick client
cannot launch and displays the following message: "Unable to launch
application."
1. Launch a web browser and type this URL:
http(s)://<IP_address>/installwhere <IP_address>is
the IP address of the CC-SG.
.
If a security warning message appears, click Start to continue the
download.
2. When the download is complete, a new window in which you can
specify the CC-SG IP address opens.
3. Type the IP address of the CC-SG unit you want to access in the IP
to Connect field. Once you have connected, this address will be
available from the IP to Connect drop-down list. The IP addresses
are stored in a properties file that is saved to your desktop.
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4. If the CC-SG is configured for secure browser connections, you must
select the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) checkbox. If the CC-SG is not
configured for secure browser connections, you must deselect the
Secure Socket Layer (SSL) checkbox. This setting must be correct
or the thick client will not be able to connect to CC-SG.
.
To check the setting in CC-SG: Choose Administration >
Security. In the Encryption tab, look at the Browser Connection
Protocol option. If the HTTPS/SSL option is selected, then you
must select the Secure Socket Layer SSL checkbox in the thick
client's IP address specification window. If the HTTP option is
selected, deselect the Secure Socket Layer SSL checkbox in the
thick client's IP address specification window.
5. Click Start.
.
A warning message appears if you are using an unsupported
Java Runtime Environment version on your machine. Follow the
prompts to either download a supported Java version, or
continue with the currently installed version.
6. The login screen appears.
7. If the Restricted Service Agreement is enabled, read the agreement
text, and then select the I Understand and Accept the Restricted
Service Agreement checkbox.
8. Type your Username and Password in the corresponding fields, and
then click Login to continue.
Use the Thick Client
The minimum Java version required for running the thick client is
1.6.0.10.
Once the thick client is installed, there are two ways to access it on your
client computer.
To access the thick client:
Launch the thick client from the Java Control Panel's Java
Application Cache Viewer.
Use the Java Control Panel's Java Application Cache Viewer to
install a shortcut icon on your desktop for the thick client.
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Nodes tab: Click the Nodes tab to display all known target nodes in a
tree view. Click a node to view the Node Profile. Interfaces are
grouped under their parent nodes. Click the + and - signs to expand
or collapse the tree. Right-click an interface and select Connect to
connect to that interface. You can sort the nodes by Node Name
(alphabetically) or Node Status (Available, Busy, Unavailable).
Right-click the tree view, select Node Sorting Options, and then
select By Node Name or By Node Status.
Users tab: Click the Users tab to display all registered Users and
Groups in a tree view. Click the + and - signs to expand or collapse
the tree.
Devices tab: Click the Devices tab to display all known Raritan
devices in a tree view. Different device types have different icons.
Ports are grouped under their parent devices. Click the + and - signs
to expand or collapse the tree. Click a port to view the Port Profile.
Right-click a port and select Connect to connect to that port. You can
sort the ports by Port Name (alphabetical), Port Status (Available,
Busy, Unavailable) or Port Number (numerical). Right-click the tree
view, select Port Sorting Options, and then select By Node Name or
By Node Status.
Quick Commands toolbar: This toolbar offers shortcut buttons for
executing common commands.
Operation and Configuration menu bar: These menus contain
commands to operate and configure CC-SG. You can access some
of these commands by right-clicking on the icons in the Nodes,
Users, and Devices Selection tabs. The menus and menu items you
see are based on your user access privileges.
Server time: The current time and time zone as configured on
CC-SG in Configuration Manager. This time is used when scheduling
may be different than the time your client PC uses.
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Chapter 3 Getting Started
Before you can begin configuring and working in CC-SG, you must have
valid licenses installed. Then, upon first login, you should confirm the IP
address, set the CC-SG server time, and check the firmware and
application versions installed. You may need to upgrade the firmware
and applications.
Once you have completed your initial configurations, proceed to Guided
In This Chapter
Licensing - Rehosting..............................................................................29
Add a License..........................................................................................30
Confirming IP Address.............................................................................30
Licensing - Getting Started - New and Existing Customers
In CC-SG 5.0, Raritan introduces a new licensing technology.
You must have valid licenses installed before you can begin using
CC-SG 5.0. Until the licenses are installed, your CC-SG only allows
access to limited functions. See Licensing - Limited Operation Before
To get started with licensing:
If you're a new customer to CC-SG with a physical appliance, see
If you're a new customer to CC-SG with a virtual appliance, see
If you're an existing customer who is upgrading to CC-SG 5.0, see
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Licensing - Basic License Information
Licenses are based on the number of nodes configured in CC-SG.
Your purchase of a physical or virtual appliance includes a license to use
a specific number of nodes. This "base license" enables CC-SG
functionality and includes licensing for up to the set number of nodes. If
you need more nodes, you will also purchase an Add-On license for
additional nodes. If you want to use the WS-API feature, you must also
purchase an Add-On license for WS-API access.
License files for physical appliances are associated with a specific
CC-SG unit's Host ID.
License files for virtual appliances are associated with a specific license
server's Host ID.
This means that license files are not transferable.
If you are a new customer with a physical appliance, you will
download your license files from the Raritan Licensing Page website.
See Licensing - New Customers - Physical Appliance (on page
14).
If you are an existing pre-5.0 customer, you do not need to download
license files. When a pre-5.0 CC-SG unit is upgraded to 5.0 or
higher, the licenses are converted to the new format. A new base
license and any applicable Add-On licenses are created and
automatically installed and checked out as needed to accommodate
your current configuration. See Licensing - Existing Customers
(on page 29)
If you are a virtual appliance customer, you must deploy a license
server. See Licensing - Virtual Appliance with License Server (on
Available Licenses
Description
CC-SG product
Information needed to create license for
first time
CC-E1-128
CC-SG E1 Appliance,
Host ID of the CC-SG unit
Host ID of the CC-SG unit
Host ID of the CC-SG unit
Host ID of the CC-SG unit
includes 128 Node License
CC-SG E1 Appliance,
CC-E1-256
CC-E1-512
CC-V1-128
includes 256 Node License
CC-SG E1 Appliance,
includes 512 Node License
CC-SG V1 Appliance,
includes 128 Node License
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CC-SG product
Description
Information needed to create license for
first time
CC-V1-256
CC-SG V1 Appliance,
Host ID of the CC-SG unit
includes 256 Node License
CC-SG Virtual Appliance,
includes 128 Node License
.
.
Host ID of the Windows or Linux license
server
CCSG128-VA
Hostname or IP address of the Windows or
Linux license server
CC-2XE1-512
CC-2XE1-1024
CC-2XV1-256
Add-on Licenses
Cluster Kit: 2 CC-SG E1
Appliances, includes 512 Node
License
Host IDs of each CC-SG unit in the cluster
Host IDs of each CC-SG unit in the cluster
Host IDs of each CC-SG unit in the cluster
Host ID of the CC-SG unit
Cluster Kit: 2 CC-SG E1
Appliances, includes 1024 Node
License
Cluster Kit: 2 CC-SG V1
Appliances, includes 256 Node
License
Licenses for additional nodes and
value added services, such as
WS-API.
Find Your Physical Appliance Host ID and Check Number of Nodes
In Database
The License Manager page contains information about your licenses,
including the number of licensed nodes currently in your database. You
can retrieve the physical appliance Host ID from the License
Management page. You will need to enter your CommandCenter Secure
Gateway's Host ID when creating a license file on the Raritan Licensing
portal. See Licensing - New Customers - Physical Appliance (on
details on retrieving your license server Host ID.
To view your Host ID and check number of nodes in database:
1. Choose Administration > License Management.
2. The Host ID of the CommandCenter Secure Gateway unit you are
logged into displays in the License Management page. You can copy
and paste the Host ID. For virtual CC-SG, the Host ID displays in the
License Summary section after you have installed the license server.
The License Manager page is slightly different for physical and
virtual appliances.
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3. Check the number of nodes in your database on this page. You can
determine how many more nodes you can add up to your licensed
limit.
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Licensing - New Customers - Physical Appliance
If you are a new customer who has just purchased a physical CC-SG 5.0
appliance, follow these instructions to ensure that you have valid
licenses installed and activated.
Step 1 - Get your license:
1. The license administrator designated at time of purchase will receive
an email from Raritan Licensing Portal from the email address
[email protected], with the subject line Thank You for
Registering.
2. Click the link in the email to go to the Software License Key Login
page on Raritan's website. Create a user account and login. The
username is your email address. The licensing account information
page opens. Your license files will be available shortly.
3. Check your email for another message from Raritan Licensing Portal
from the email address [email protected], with the subject line
Your Raritan Commandcenter SG Software License Key is Available.
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4. Click the link in the email to go to the Software License Key Login
page on Raritan's website and login with the user account just
created.
5. Click the Product License tab. The licenses you purchased display in
a list. You may have only 1 license, or multiple licenses. See
6. To get each license, click Create next to the item in the list, then
enter the CommandCenter Secure Gateway Host ID. You can copy
and paste the Host ID from the License Management page. See
Find Your Host ID and Check Number of Nodes In Database (see
7. Click Create License. The details you entered display in a pop-up.
Verify that your Host ID is correct.
Warning: Make sure the Host ID is correct! A license created with an
incorrect Host ID is not valid and requires Raritan Technical
Support's help to fix.
8. Click OK. The license file is created.
9. Click Download Now and save the license file.
Step 2: Install your license
1. Choose Administration > License Management.
2. Click Add License.
3. Read the license agreement and scroll down the whole text area,
then select the I Agree checkbox.
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Step 3: Check out the licenses you want to activate:
You must check out licenses to activate the features.
Select a license from the list then click Check Out. Check out all the
licenses you want to activate.
Licensing - Clusters - New Customers
A Cluster Kit license enables 2 CC-SG physical units operating as a
cluster to share licenses. The system will allow limited operations until
the cluster is created and actively operating, and the license is installed
and checked out on the primary cluster node. The CC-SG units in the
cluster can temporarily operate as standalone units to allow for
independent maintenance of each unit. The 2 CC-SG units must be
re-joined for continuous full functionality. Clustering is not supported for
virtual appliances.
Note: If the standalone grace period expires, CC-SG operations are
limited until the cluster is joined. See Licensing - Limited Operation
When creating your cluster license file on the Raritan Licensing Portal,
you must enter the Host IDs for each CC-SG unit. Find these numbers
on the Administration > License Management page of each CC-SG unit.
To deploy a CC-SG cluster with a Cluster Kit license:
CC-SG clusters.
1. Deploy both CC-SG units to be clustered. See the CC-SG Quick
Setup Guide for deployment details.
2. Find the Host IDs for each CC-SG unit. See Find Your Host ID and
3. Get the Cluster Kit license file. See Licensing - New Customers -
5. Install the license file on the primary node in the cluster.The file will
be copied to the secondary node when the cluster is created. See
details on installing a license file.
6. Check out the licenses you want to activate. Make sure to check out
the Cluster Kit license. See Licensing - New Customers - Physical
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Licensing - Virtual Appliance with License Server
The CC-SG virtual appliance requires you to install a license server to
host your license. Raritan provides the license server software and tools
and a vendor daemon, which you install on a physical server. See
If you are a new customer who has just purchased a virtual CC-SG
appliance, follow these instructions to ensure that you have your license
server installed and valid licenses activated.
Virtual Appliance Installation Requirements
ESX 4.0 to deploy the CommandCenter Secure Gateway virtual
appliance
.
.
.
.
Must have a datastore with 40GB minimum available
Must have 2GB memory available
2 virtual NICs
A high availability cluster with shared storage is recommended
Client computer running vSphere Client 4.0
A physical Windows or Linux server, to host the Flexera™ FlexNet
Publisher® license server, and a supported OS
Flexera's lmgrd utility is supported on:
.
Windows 32-bit, x86 on Windows Server 2008, Windows Server
2003, Windows XP Professional with SP3, Windows Vista
(Ultimate), Windows 7 (Ultimate)
.
Linux 32-bit Linux Standard Base (LSB) 3.0 Certified, x86 on Red
Hat Enterprise Linux 4.0 and 5.0
The following files, which are available at
http://www.raritan.com/support/commandcenter-secure-gateway.
.
.
.
CommandCenter Secure Gateway Virtual Appliance .OVF file
Raritan vendor daemon file
Flexera FlexNet Publisher license server
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Download Installation Files
The complete set of installation files is available at
http://www.raritan.com/support/CommandCenter-Secure-Gateway/.
You must log in to the Raritan Licensing Portal to access these files at
If you prefer not to download the .OVF file due to its size, the .OVF file is
also shipped to customers on the product DVD. The DVD does not
include the Flexera or vendor daemon files, so you must download them
from the website.
The installation files are packaged in two .ZIP files. The <release
number> part of the filename will contain the actual CC-SG release
number.
The vccsg_rel_<release number>_ovf.ZIP file contains:
.OVF file used to deploy the virtual appliance
The flexserver-11.8-raritan.ZIP file contains:
Raritan vendor daemons for Linux and Windows
Flexera™ FlexNet Publisher® license server tool kit for Linux and
Windows
Install License Server Software on a Linux or Windows Server
CommandCenter Secure Gateway virtual appliance requires the
Flexera™ FlexNet Publisher® license server software to be installed on a
physical server. See Requirements for supported servers.
Linux Server
1. Log in to the Linux server.
2. Add a user called flex to the system.
3. Log in as flex and open the terminal.
4. Copy the flexserverv11.8-linux.tar.gz file you downloaded to
home/flex. Unzip the contents to the same location.
5. Type the command:
tar -xvzf flexserverv11.8.tar.gz
The files are unpacked. The following directories are created:
.
.
flexserverv11.8
i86_lsb is created under flexserverv11.8
6. Unzip the 5-1-0-raritan-daemon/raritan-linux32-1.1.zip file to
home/flex.
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7. Move the Raritan vendor daemon file using this command:
cp raritan /home/flex/flexserverv11.8/i86_lsb/
8. Enter this command:
chmod +x raritan
9. Make sure you have the redhat-lsb package installed. To install it,
run yum install redhat-lsbas root.
Windows Server
1. Unpack the flexserverv11.8-win.zip file to C:\ on the Windows server.
This will create a folder called flexnet-win.
2. Unpack the raritan-win32-1.0.zip to C:\flexnet-win\i86_n3\.
Get Your License
1. The license administrator designated at time of purchase will receive
an email from Raritan Licensing Portal from the email address
[email protected], with the subject line Thank You for
Registering.
2. Click the link in the email to go to the Software License Key Login
page on Raritan's website. Create a user account and login. The
username is your email address. The licensing account information
page opens. Your license files will be available shortly.
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3. Check your email for another message from Raritan Licensing Portal
from the email address [email protected], with the subject line
Your Raritan Commandcenter SG Software License Key is Available.
4. Click the link in the email to go to the Software License Key Login
page on Raritan's website and login with the user account just
created.
5. Click the Product License tab. The licenses you purchased display in
a list. You may have only 1 license, or multiple licenses.
6. To get each license, click Create next to the item in the list. If you
have more than 1 license, create the base license first.
7. Select New License Server Deployment if this is the first time you are
creating a license. If you have multiple CC-SG deployments with
more than 1 license server, select Add to an Existing License Server
Deployment, then select the license server you want to add this
license to.
8. Select Single as the Deployment Mode and Path. Leave Vendor
Daemon Path blank then click Next.
9. Select Hostname or Host IP, then enter either the hostname or IP
address of the license server.
10. Enter the Host ID of the license server, using these instructions to
retrieve it. The Host ID is a long string of letters and numbers, such
as: A005B983-8DFE-D511-A510-00112FCB87F6.
.
To retrieve the Host ID of your license server, run the
dmidecodeprogram on the license server from the directory.
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.
.
Linux: su - root; dmidecode -s system-uuid
Windows: Use cd to change to the /flexnet-win/i86_n3
directory, then run dmidecode -s system-uuid
.
Enter the TCP port number that CC-SG will use to
communicate with the license server. The default port is
27000. If the license server is behind a firewall, make sure
the port number you enter is open
11. Click Create License. The details you entered display in a pop-up.
Verify that your Host ID is correct.
Warning: Make sure the Host ID is correct! A license created with an
incorrect Host ID is not valid and requires Raritan Technical
Support's help to fix.
12. Click OK. The license file is created.
13. Click Download Now and save the license file.
Copy the License File to the License Server
License files must be added to the license server. If you have more than
1 license file, you can copy and paste the full contents of each file into
one file and save it using a text editor on your license server. Make sure
that you save the file with the .LIC extension.
Linux Server
Copy the license file to /home/flex/flexserverv11.8/i86_lsb/
Windows Server
Copy the license file to c:\flexnet-win\i86_n3\
Start the License Server
Linux Server
1. cd /home/flex/flexserverv11.8/i86_lsb/
2. Run lmgrd to start the server. In the sample commands,
"license-file.lic" is the file name of the .LIC file. If you have more than
1 license file, you must specify each file name in the command,
separating the file names by a colon. See examples.
/lmgrd -c ./license-file.lic
/lmgrd -c ./license-file1.lic:license-file2.lic
Windows Server
1. Launch the Windows cmd.exe shell.
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2. Enter this command to change to the directory.
cd c:\flexnet-win\i86_n3\
3. Run lmgrd to start the server. In the sample commands,
"license-file.lic" is the file name of the .LIC file. If you have more than
1 license file, you must specify each file name in the command,
separating the file names by a semicolon. See examples.
lmgrd -z -c license-file.lic
lmgrd -z -c license-file1.lic;license-file2.lic
Install CommandCenter Secure Gateway on VMware ESX Server 4.0
1. Connect to the ESX 4.0 from your client computer using vSphere
4.0.
2. Log in as a user that has permission to create, start, and stop virtual
machines.
3. Choose File > Deploy OVF Template.
4. Select Deploy From File then click Browse to go to the directory
where you unzipped the files. Select the .OVF file. Click Next.
5. Details about the virtual machine that will be created display. You
can change the default name of the virtual machine. Click Next.
6. Select the inventory location. Click Next.
7. Select the Host where you want to deploy the CommandCenter
Secure Gateway. A host that is part of a high availability cluster
is recommended for failover protection. Click Next.
8. If you selected a cluster, select the specific host. Click Next.
9. Choose the datastore where all files will be stored. Make sure the
datastore has 40GB free. Click Next.
10. Choose the network your CC-SG is being deployed on. Click Next.
11. View the summary then click Finish. Wait several minutes while the
virtual machine is created.
12. Power on the virtual machine.
13. Open the Console tab to access the Diagnostic Console of CC-SG.
Log in to Diagnostic Console to Set CC-SG IP Address
1. Log in as admin/raritan. Usernames and passwords are
case-sensitive.
2. You will be prompted to change the local console password.
a. Type the default password (raritan) again.
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b. Type and then confirm the new password. The new password
must be a strong password consisting of at least eight characters
that are a combination of letters and numbers.
3. Press CTRL+X when you see the Welcome screen.
4. Choose Operation > Network Interfaces > Network Interface Config.
The Administrator Console appears.
5. In the Configuration field, select DHCP or Static. If you select Static,
type a static IP address. If needed, specify DNS servers, netmask,
and gateway address.
6. Select Save. Wait a few minutes as CC-SG restarts.
Default CC-SG Settings
IP Address: 192.168.0.192
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Username/Password: admin/raritan
Log in to CC-SG
1. Launch a supported browser and type the URL of the CC-SG:
https://<IP address>/admin.
For example, https://192.168.0.192/admin.
Note: The default setting for browser connections is HTTPS/SSL
encrypted.
2. When the security alert window appears, accept the connection.
3. You will be warned if you are using an unsupported Java Runtime
Environment version. Follow the prompts to either download the
correct version, or continue. The Login window appears.
4. Type the default username (admin) and password (raritan) and click
Login.
The CC-SG Admin Client opens.
Install and Check Out Your License
1. Choose Administration > License Management.
2. Click Add License.
3. Read the license agreement and scroll down the whole text area,
then select the I Agree checkbox.
4. Click Browse, then select the base virtual appliance license file.
5. Click Open. CC-SG connects with the license server and retrieves a
list of licensed features. The features display in a list.
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6. Select the CCSG128-VA base license then click Check-Out to
activate it.
7. To activate Add-On licenses, select each license then click
Check-Out.
See the CC-SG Administrators Guide for more details about licenses.
See the Flexera™ FlexNet Publisher® documentation for more details
about managing your license server. You can download the FlexNet
Publisher License Administration Guide for FlexNet Publisher Licensing
Toolkit 11.8 from www.flexera.com, under Support > Documentation
Center.
License Server Communication
The connection between the CC-SG virtual appliance and the license
server must be maintained. CC-SG uses this connection to make sure
the license server is up, to determine which license files are available,
and when checking in and checking out licenses.
Access to Licenses
All licenses that are checked out must be available on the license server
at all times. If a license file is moved or deleted from the license server,
CC-SG will not be able to verify the license when it polls the license
server. If a license that is checked out cannot be found on the license
server, CC-SG terminates access.
To prevent loss of access, always check in a license before moving or
deleting it from the license server.
License Server Outages
If CC-SG cannot connect with the license server, your licenses will
remain valid for a grace period of 7 days. Each time you login to CC-SG,
a message displays to remind you of the last day that access will be
allowed unless the connection with the license server resumes.
If the 7-day grace period ends without restoring the connection to the
license server, your checked-out licenses will be checked in. CC-SG
terminates access. You will be able to access limited options in CC-SG.
See Licensing - Limited Operation Before License Install (on page
28).
When the license server is up again, you must check out each license
again to resume normal operation. See Install and Check Out Your
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Restart License Servers After an Outage
If the license server goes down, and then resumes operation, or if you
move, add or delete license files, you should restart the license server.
Restarting the license server ensures that CC-SG is synchronized with
the most current information.
Note: A Windows license server will synchronize automatically after an
outage. A Linux license server will synchronize after a 2-hour timeout,
but restarting it will synchronize it immediately after an outage.
To restart a license server:
Run the command lmdownfor graceful shutdown of the license server.
Command Line Utilities for Managing License Server
The following utilities are installed when you install your license server
software. You can execute each from the command line to manage the
license server.
For the examples, use these values for the items in brackets.
<feature name> is the value in the Feature column on the Administration
> License Manager page in the Admin Client. For example,
"CCSG128-VA" is the feature name of the virtual appliance base license.
<license file name> is the file name of the license file installed, as saved
on your license server.
See the Flexera™ FlexNet Publisher® documentation for more details
about managing your license server. You can download the FlexNet
Publisher License Administration Guide for FlexNet Publisher Licensing
Toolkit 11.8 from www.flexera.com, under Support > Documentation
Center.
Command
Description
lmborrow
Allows a user to check out a feature and
borrow it for a specified period although
disconnected from the network.
lmdiag
Allows user to diagnose problems when
they cannot checkout a feature. Will
attempt feature check out and indicates
success/failure of the attempt.
lmdiag -c <license file name>
<feature name> -n
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lmdown
lmhostid
Allows for the graceful shutdown of
selected license daemons.
lmdown -vendor raritanis used to
shut down the Raritan vendor daemon
Allows the user to retrieve the host ID of
the current platform.
Includes the –uuid, and, –hostdomain or
–internet arguments
lminstall
Allows conversion of licenses between
readable text format and decimal format.
lmnewlog
Move the existing Report log information
to a new file and start a new report with
original report log file name.
lmpath
Add to, override, or get the current license
path settings.
lmremove
Remove a single user’s license for a
specified feature.
The license server manager can be
configured to prevent unauthorized
execution of lmremove.
lmreread
lmswitchr
lmreread– vendorraritanis used to
cause the Raritan vendor daemon to
re-read the license and options files
Closes the existing report log and starting
a new report log with a new file name.
It can also be used to start a new report
log file if one does not already exist.
lmswitch
Closes the existing debug log for a
vendor daemon and starts a new debug
log for that vendor daemon with a new file
name.
It can also be used to start a new debug
log file written by the vendor daemon if
one does not already exist.
lmstat
Retrieves and displays license file status,
feature availability and usage information
that it receives from the license server.
lmstat -c <license file name> -f
<feature name>
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lmver
Reports the version of a FLEXnet
Publisher library or binary file, such as
lmgrd, lmadmin, lmdown, vendor daemon.
Install or Upgrade VMware Tools
VMware Tools is recommended by VMware for all virtual machine
deployments. Once you install VMware Tools on your CommandCenter
Secure Gateway virtual appliance, you can follow this process to
upgrade it when VMware makes a new release.
The virtual CC-SG OVF package has a version of VMware Tools
installed by default.
To install or upgrade VMware Tools:
1. Login to the vSphere client and connect to the ESX host that is
hosting the CC-SG virtual appliance.
2. Select the virtual machine then click the Console tab. The Diagnostic
Console displays.
3. Right-click the virtual machine, then choose Guest > Install/Upgrade
VMware Tools. This mounts the files onto the virtual machine so that
CC-SG can do the installation.
4. Open a browser and login to the Admin Client.
5. Choose System Maintenance > Install / Upgrade VMware Tools.
When the installation is complete, a success message displays.
Configure Backups and Snapshots of Virtual Appliance and Storage
Servers
Once the CC-SG virtual appliance is deployed, make sure to configure
backups of the virtual appliance through VMware®, and of the storage
servers used by the virtual appliance.
You should also enable snapshots through VMware.
See the VMware documentation at
http://www.vmware.com/support/pubs/vs_pubs.html for details on
configuring these features.
Virtual Appliances with Remote Storage Servers
If your CC-SG virtual appliance uses a remote server for file storage, and
access to that storage is lost, you may experience an interruption in
accessing CC-SG until the storage server has completely booted up.
You may see a Problems Retrieving Configuration Data message.
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Licensing - Limited Operation Before License Install
Until you have installed and checked out the proper licenses, CC-SG
operations are limited. Only the following menu choices are enabled.
Diagnostic Console: To retrieve necessary information and logs,
configure network interfaces.
Note: You can access both the Administrator Console and Status
Console interfaces via VGA/Keyboard/Mouse Port (if applicable),
serial port (if applicable) or SSH. Status Console interface is also
available from a Web interface when enabled.
Change Password
Secure Gateway: To view Message Of The Day, Print, Print Screen,
Logout, and Exit.
Administration > Cluster Configuration: To configure the cluster and
assign roles to the cluster nodes. Building the cluster is a
pre-requisite for operating with a cluster-based license. Clusters are
available on physical appliances only.
Administration > License Manager: To allow uploading and removing
license files, and license check-out and check-in.
System Maintenance: The following menu choices are enabled.
.
Restore: To allow restore of licenses to CC-SG, in case you do a
full reset and remove the licenses by mistake.
.
Maintenance Mode: To enter and exit Maintenance Mode as
needed to create cluster or perform upgrades.
.
.
.
Restart
Upgrade
Shutdown
View
Help: To view online help documentation.
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Licensing - Existing Customers
If you are an existing CC-SG customer, with a physical CC-SG
appliance, when you upgrade your CC-SG unit to 5.0 or higher, a license
file is created and installed that allows you to continue using CC-SG with
the number of nodes configured at the time of upgrade.
All existing customers must upgrade to 5.0 before upgrading to any
release higher than 5.0.
Follow the steps in this topic to confirm your license files are in place
after upgrade to 5.0.
Step 1: Upgrade to 5.0:
Step 2: View your license files:
1. In the Admin Client, choose Administration > License Management.
The License Manager page opens.
.
The License Summary section shows high-level information
about your license or licenses. You can view the CC-SG Host ID
associated with the license file.
.
The number of nodes in use and number of nodes allowed is
listed in the center of the page.
Note: If you discover that the number of nodes allowed is fewer than
the number you originally purchased a license for, contact your
Raritan Sales person.
Licensing - Rehosting
Physical appliance licenses are associated with one specific CC-SG unit.
Virtual appliance licenses are associated with one specific license
server.
If these items change, your license file is assigned the wrong Host ID, or
anything happens that would result in a mismatch between the license
file and your CC-SG system, you must obtain a new license file with the
correct Host ID.
To get a new license file with a different Host ID:
Contact Raritan Technical Support. See Technical Support Contacts
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Add a License
You can add a license to CC-SG if you purchase a new add-on license,
or need to replace your licenses.
When replacing licenses, add the base license first. Add-on licenses
associated with the previous base license will be deleted automatically if
they are not valid with the new base license, either because they are of a
different type, such as standalone or cluster, or if the host IDs are
different.
replacement.
To add a license:
1. Choose Administration > License Management.
2. Click Add License.
3. Read the license agreement and scroll down the whole text area,
then select the I Agree checkbox.
4. Click Browse, then select the license file.
5. Click Open.
Note: If you are using a license server, CC-SG will contact the
license server and display the full list of features found on the server.
6. Select the features you want to activate, then click Check Out.
Confirming IP Address
1. Choose Administration > Configuration.
2. Click the Network Setup tab.
3. Check that the network settings are correct, and make changes if
4. Click Update Configuration to submit your changes.
5. Click Restart Now to confirm your settings and restart CC-SG.
Setting CC-SG Server Time
CC-SG's time and date must be accurately maintained to provide
credibility for its device-management capabilities.
Important: The Time/Date configuration is used when scheduling
set on your client PC may be different than the time set on CC-SG.
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Only the CC Super-User and users with similar privileges can configure
Time and Date.
Changing the time zone is disabled in a cluster configuration.
To configure the CC-SG server time and date:
1. Choose Administration > Configuration.
2. Click the Time/Date tab.
a. To set the date and time manually:
.
.
Date - click the drop-down arrow to select the Month, use the up
and down arrows to select the Year, and then click the Day in
the calendar area.
Time - use the up and down arrows to set the Hour, Minutes, and
Seconds, and then click the Time zone drop-down arrow to
select the time zone in which you are operating CC-SG.
a. To set the date and time via NTP: Select the Enable Network
Time Protocol checkbox at the bottom of the window, and then
type the IP addresses for the Primary NTP server and the
Secondary NTP server in the corresponding fields.
Note: Network Time Protocol (NTP) is the protocol used to
synchronize the attached computer's date and time data with a
referenced NTP server. When CC-SG is configured with NTP, it can
synchronize its clock time with the publicly available NTP reference
server to maintain correct and consistent time.
3. Click Update Configuration to apply the time and date changes to
CC-SG.
4. Click Refresh to reload the new server time in the Current Time field.
Choose System Maintenance > Restart to restart CC-SG.
Checking the Compatibility Matrix
The Compatibility Matrix lists the firmware versions of Raritan devices
and software versions of applications that are compatible with the current
version of CC-SG. CC-SG checks against this data when you add a
device, upgrade device firmware, or select an application for use. If the
firmware or software version is incompatible, CC-SG displays a message
to warn you before you continue. Each version of CC-SG will support
only the current and previous firmware versions for Raritan devices at
the time of release. You can view the compatibility matrix on the Raritan
Support web site.
To check the Compatibility Matrix:
Choose Administration > Compatibility Matrix.
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Checking and Upgrading Application Versions
Check and upgrade the CC-SG applications, including Raritan Console
(RC) and Raritan Remote Client (RRC).
To check an application version:
1. Choose Administration > Applications.
2. Select an Application name from the list. Note the number in the
Version field. Some applications do not automatically show a version
number.
To upgrade an application:
If the application version is not current, you must upgrade the
application. You can download the application upgrade file from the
Raritan website. For a complete list of supported application versions,
see the Compatibility Matrix on the Raritan Support website.
The best practice is to enter Maintenance Mode before upgrading
1. Save the application file to your client PC.
2. Click the Application name drop-down arrow and select the
application that must be upgraded from the list. If you do not see the
application, you must add it first. See Add an Application (on page
239).
3. Click Browse, locate and select the application upgrade file from the
dialog that appears then click Open.
4. The application name appears in the New Application File field in the
Application Manager screen.
5. Click Upload. A progress window indicates that the new application
is being uploaded. When complete, a new window will indicate that
the application has been added to the CC-SG database and is
available to use.
6. If the Version field does not automatically update, type the new
version number in the Version field. The Version field will
automatically update for some applications.
7. Click Update.
Note: Users who were logged in during the upgrade must log out of
CC-SG then log in again to ensure that the new version of the application
is launched. Also, see Older Version of Application Opens After
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Setup
Guided Setup offers a simple way to complete initial CC-SG
configuration tasks once the network configuration is complete. The
Guided Setup interface leads you through the process of defining
Associations, discovering and adding devices to CC-SG, creating device
groups and node groups, creating user groups, assigning policies and
privileges to user groups, and adding users. Once you have completed
Guided Setup, you can always edit your configurations individually.
Guided Setup is divided into four tasks:
Associations - Define the categories and elements that you use to
organize your equipment. See Associations in Guided Setup (on
Device Setup - Discover devices in your network and add them to
Create Groups - Categorize the devices and nodes that CC-SG
manages into groups and create full access policies for each group.
User Management - Add users and user groups to CC-SG, and
select the policies and privileges that govern user access within
CC-SG and to devices and nodes. See User Management (on page
38).
for name lengths.
In This Chapter
Device Setup ...........................................................................................34
Creating Groups ......................................................................................36
User Management...................................................................................38
Before You Use Guided Setup
Before proceeding with CC-SG configuration, you must complete system
configuration.
Configure and install Dominion series and IP-Reach appliances (both
serial and KVM devices), including assigning an IP address.
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Associations in Guided Setup
Create Categories and Elements
To create categories and elements in Guided Setup:
1. In the Guided Setup window, click Associations, and then click
Create Categories in the left panel to open the Create Categories
panel.
2. In the Category Name field, type the name of a category into which
you want to organize your equipment, such as “Location.”
3. In the Applicable for field, indicate whether you want the category to
be available for devices, nodes, or both. Click the Applicable for
drop-down menu and select a value from the list.
4. In the Elements table, type the name of an element within the
category, such as “Raritan US.”
.
.
Click the Add New Row icon
Elements table.
to add more rows to the
To delete an element, select its row, and then click the Delete
Row icon
.
5. Repeat these steps until you have added all the elements within the
category to the Elements table.
6. To create another category, click Apply to save this category, and
then repeat the steps in this section to add additional categories.
Optional
7. When you have finished creating categories and elements, click OK.
The Association Summary panel displays a list of the categories and
elements that you created.
8. Click Continue to start the next task, Device Setup. Follow the steps
in the next section.
Device Setup
The second task of Guided Setup is Device Setup. Device Setup allows
you to search for and discover devices in your network, and add those
devices to CC-SG. When adding devices, you may select one element
per category to be associated with the device.
Important: Ensure that no other users are logged on to the device
during CC-SG configuration.
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Discover and Add Devices
The Discover Devices panel opens when you click Continue at the end of
the Associations task. You can also click Device Setup, and then click
Discover Devices in the Guided Tasks tree view in the left panel to open
the Discover Devices panel.
To discover and add devices in Guided Setup:
1. Type the IP address range in which you want to search for devices in
the From address and To address fields.
2. Type the subnet mask in which you want to search for devices in the
Mask field.
3. In the Device types list, select the type of device you want to search
for in the range specified. Press and hold down the Ctrl key while
you click device types to select multiple device types.
4. Select the Broadcast discovery checkbox if searching for devices on
the same subnet on which CC-SG resides. Deselect the Broadcast
discovery checkbox to discover devices across all subnets.
5. Click Discover.
6. If CC-SG has discovered devices of the specified type and in the
specified address range, the devices appear in a table in the bottom
section of the Discover Devices panel. Click the black arrow at the
top of the panel to hide the top section, expanding your view of the
discovery results in the bottom section of the panel.
7. In the table of discovered devices, select the device you want to add
to CC-SG, and then click Add. The Add Device panel opens. The
Add Device panel is slightly different, depending on the type of
device you are adding.
8. You can change the Device name and Description by typing new
information in the corresponding fields.
9. Confirm that the IP address you assigned when you prepared the
device to be added to CC-SG displays in the Device IP or Hostname
field, or type the correct address in the field if necessary.
10. The TCP Port Number field will be populated automatically based on
the device type.
11. Type the Username and Password you created when you prepared
the device to be added to CC-SG in the corresponding fields.
12. In the Heartbeat timeout field, type the number of seconds that
should elapse before timeout between the device and CC-SG.
13. If you are adding a Dominion SX or Dominion KXII version 2.2 or
later device, select the Allow Direct Device Access checkbox if you
want to allow local access to the device. Deselect the Local access:
Allowed checkbox if you do not want to allow local access to the
device.
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14. If you are manually adding a PowerStrip device, click the Number of
ports drop-down arrow and select the number of outlets the
PowerStrip contains.
15. If you are adding an IPMI Server, type an Interval, used to check for
availability, and an Authentication Method, which needs to match
what has been configured on the IPMI Server, in the corresponding
fields.
16. If you want to configure all available ports on the device, select the
Configure all ports checkbox. CC-SG will add all ports on the device
to CC-SG and create a node for each port.
17. In the Device Associations section at the bottom of the panel, click
the drop-down arrow in the Element column that corresponds to
each Category you want to assign to the device, and then select the
element you want to associate with the device from the list.
Note: A node or device that has more than one element of the same
category assigned to it will appear more than once in a Custom View
based on categories and elements.
18. If you want the Element to apply to the device and to the nodes
connected to the device, select the Apply to Nodes checkbox.
19. If you want to add another device, click Apply to save this device,
and repeat these steps. Optional.
20. When you have finished adding devices, click OK. The Device
Summary panel displays a list of the devices that you added.
21. Click Continue to start the next task, Create Groups. Follow the
steps in the next section.
Creating Groups
The third task of Guided Setup is Create Groups. Create Groups allows
you to define groups of devices and groups of nodes and specify the set
of devices or nodes included in each group. Administrators can save
time by managing groups of similar devices and nodes, rather than
managing each device or node individually.
Add Device Groups and Node Groups
To add device groups and node groups in Guided Setup:
1. The Device Group: New panel opens when you click Continue at the
end of the Device Setup task. You can also click Create Groups, and
then click Add Device Groups in the Guided Tasks tree view in the
left panel to open the Device Group: New panel.
2. In the Group Name field, type a name for a device group you want to
create.
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3. There are two ways to add devices to a group, Select Devices and
Describe Devices. The Select Devices tab allows you to select which
devices you want to assign to the group by selecting them from the
list of available devices. The Describe Devices tab allows you to
specify rules that describe devices, and the devices whose
parameters follow those rules will be added to the group.
.
Select Devices
a. Click the Select Devices tab in the Device Group: New panel.
b. In the Available list, select the device you want to add to the
group, and then click Add to move the device into the Selected
list. Devices in the Selected list will be added to the group.
c. To remove a device from the group, select the device name in
the Selected list, and then click Remove.
d. You can search for a device in either the Available or Selected
list. Type the search terms in the field below the list, and then
click Go.
.
Describe Devices
a. Click the Describe Devices tab in the Device Group: New panel.
In the Describe Devices tab, you create a table of rules that
describe the devices you want to assign to the group.
b. Click the Add New Row icon
to add a row to the table.
c. Double-click the cell created for each column to activate a
drop-down menu. Select the rule components you want to use
from each list.
4. Select the Create Full Access Policy for Group checkbox if you want
to create a policy for this device group that allows access to all
nodes and devices in the group at all times with control permission.
5. To add another device group, click Apply to save this group and
repeat these steps. Optional.
6. When you have finished adding device groups, click OK. The Node
Group: New panel opens. You can also click Create Groups, and
then click Add Node Groups in the Guided Tasks tree view in the left
panel to open the Node Group: New panel.
7. In the Group Name field, type a name for a node group you want to
create.
8. There are two ways to add nodes to a group, Select Nodes and
Describe Nodes. The Select Nodes section allows you to select
which nodes you want to assign to the group by selecting them from
the list of available nodes. The Describe Nodes section allows you to
specify rules that describe nodes, and the nodes whose parameters
follow those rules will be added to the group.
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Select Nodes
a. Click the Select Nodes tab in the Node Group: New panel.
b. In the Available list, select the node you want to add to the
group, and then click Add to move the node into the Selected
list. Nodes in the Selected list will be added to the group.
c. To remove a node from the group, select the node name in the
Selected list and click Remove.
d. You can search for a node in either the Available or Selected list.
Type the search terms in the field below the list, and then click
Go.
.
Describe Nodes
a. Click the Describe Nodes tab in the Node Group: New panel. In
the Describe Nodes tab, you create a table of rules that describe
the nodes you want to assign to the group.
b. Click the Add New Row icon
to add a row to the table.
c. Double-click the cell created for each column to activate a
drop-down menu. Select the rule components you want to use
9. Select the Create Full Access Policy for Group checkbox if you want
to create a policy for this node group that allows access to all nodes
in the group at all times with control permission.
10. To add another node group, click Apply to save this group and
repeat these steps. Optional.
11. When you have finished adding node groups, click OK. The Groups
Summary panel displays a list of the groups that you added.
12. Click Continue to start the next task, User Management. Follow the
steps in the next section.
User Management
The fourth task of Guided Setup is User Management. User
Management allows you to select the Privileges and Policies that govern
the access and activities of groups of users. Privileges specify which
activities the members of the user group can perform in CC-SG. Policies
specify which devices and nodes the members of the user group can
view and modify. Policies are based on Categories and Elements. When
you have created the user groups, you can define individual users and
add them to the user groups.
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Add User Groups and Users
The Add User Group panel opens when you click Continue at the end of
the Create Groups task. You can also click User Management, and then
click Add User Group in the Guided Tasks tree view in the left panel to
open the Add User Group panel.
To add user groups and users in Guided Setup:
1. In the User Group Name field, type a name for the user group you
want to create. User group names can contain up to 64 characters.
2. In the Description field, type a description of the user group.
3. To set a maximum number of KVM sessions per user in this user
group when accessing devices that have this feature enabled, select
the Limit Number of KVM Sessions per Device checkbox, and select
the number of sessions allowed in the Max KVM Sessions (1-8) field.
Optional. See Limit the Number of KVM Sessions per User (on
4. Click the Privileges tab, and then select the checkboxes that
correspond to the Privileges, or types of CC-SG activities, that you
want to assign to the user group.
5. In the Node Access section, you can specify whether you want the
user group to have access to In band and Out of band nodes, and to
Power Management functions. Select the checkboxes that
correspond to the types of access you want to assign to the group.
6. Click the Policies tab.
7. In the All Policies list, select the Policy that you want to assign to the
user group and click Add to move the Policy to the Selected Policies
list. Policies in the Selected Policies list will be assigned to the user
group. Repeat this step to add additional policies to the user group.
8. To remove a policy from the user group, select the policy name in
the Selected Policies list, and then click Remove.
9. If you want to associate remotely authenticated users with Active
Directory modules, click the Active Directory Associations tab when
the AD-configured Active Directory Associations tab is not hidden.
Select the checkbox that corresponds with each Active Directory
module you want to associate with the user group.
10. To add another user group, click Apply to save this group and repeat
these steps. Optional.
11. When you have finished adding user groups, click OK. The Add User
panel opens. You can also click User Management, and then click
Add User in the Guided Tasks tree view in the left panel to open the
Add User panel.
12. In the Username field, type the name that the user you want to add
will use to log in to CC-SG.
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13. Select the Login Enabled checkbox if you want the user to be able to
log in to CC-SG.
14. Select the Remote Authentication checkbox only if you want the user
to be authenticated by an outside server, such as TACACS+,
RADIUS, LDAP, or AD. If you are using remote authentication, a
password is not required. The New Password and Retype New
Password fields will be disabled when Remote Authentication is
checked.
15. In the New Password and Retype New Password fields, type the
password that the user will use to log in to CC-SG.
16. Check the Force Password Change on Next Login if you want the
user to be forced to change the assigned password the next time the
user logs in.
17. Select the Force Password Change Periodically checkbox if you
want to specify how often the user will be forced to change the
password.
18. In the Expiration Period (Days) field, type the number of days that
the user will be able to use the same password before being forced
to change it.
19. In the Email address field, type the user's email address.
20. Click the User Group drop-down arrow and select the user group to
which you want to assign the user from the list.
21. If you want to add another user, click Apply to save this user, and
then repeat the steps in this section to add additional users.
22. When you have finished adding users, click OK. The User Summary
panel displays a list of the user groups and users that you added.
Optional.
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Elements
In This Chapter
About Associations..................................................................................41
About Associations
You can set up Associations to help organize the equipment that CC-SG
manages. Each Association includes a Category, which is the top-level
organizational group, and its related Elements, which are subsets of a
Category. For example, you may have Raritan devices that manage
target servers in data centers in America, Asia Pacific, and Europe. You
could set up an Association that organizes this equipment by location.
Then, you can customize the CC-SG to display your Raritan devices and
nodes according to your chosen Category-Location, and its associated
Elements - America, Asia Pacific, and Europe, in the CC-SG interface.
You can customize the CC-SG to organize and display your servers
however you like.
Association Terminology
Associations - the relationships between categories, elements of a
category, and nodes and devices.
Category - a variable that contains a set of values called elements.
An example of a category is Location, which may have elements
such as “America” and “Asia Pacific.” Another example of a category
is “OS Type,” which may have elements such as “Windows” or “Unix”
or “Linux.”
Elements - the values of a category. For example, the “America”
element belongs to the “Location” category.
Associations - Defining Categories and Elements
Raritan devices and nodes are organized by categories and elements.
Each category/element pair is assigned to a device, a node, or both.
A category is a group of similar elements.
Category
Elements
OS Type
Unix, Windows, Linux
Department
Sales, IT, Engineering
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Policies also use categories and elements to control user access to
servers. For example, the category/element pair Location/America can
be used to create a Policy to control user access to servers in America.
You can assign more than one element of a category to a node or device
via CSV file import.
As you add devices and nodes to CC-SG, you will link them to your
predefined categories and elements. When you create node and device
groups and assign policies to them, you will use your categories and
elements to define which nodes and devices belong in each group.
How to Create Associations
There are two ways to create associations, Guided Setup and
Association Manager.
Guided Setup combines many configuration tasks into an automated
interface. Guided Setup is recommended for your initial CC-SG
configuration. Once you have completed Guided Setup, you can
always edit your configurations individually. See Configuring
Association Manager allows you to work only with associations, and
does not automate any configuration tasks. You can use Association
Manager to edit your Associations after using Guided Setup, too.
See Adding, Editing, and Deleting Categories and Elements (on
Adding, Editing, and Deleting Categories and Elements
Association Manager allows you to add, edit, or delete Categories and
Elements.
Note: By default, CC-SG keeps default category names "System Type"
and "US States and territories" in English.
Add a Category
To add a category:
1. Choose Associations > Association.
2. Click Add. The Add Category window opens.
3. Type a category name in the Category Name field. See Naming
lengths.
4. Select the Data Type for Elements.
.
Select String if the value is read as text.
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Select Integer if the value is a number.
5. In the Applicable For field, select whether this category applies to:
Devices, Nodes, or Device and Nodes.
6. Click OK to create the new category. The new category name
appears in the Category Name field.
Delete a Category
Deleting a category deletes all of the elements created within that
category. The deleted category will no longer appear in the Nodes or
Devices trees once the screen refreshes or the user logs out and then
logs back into CC-SG.
To delete a category:
1. Choose Associations > Association.
2. Click the Category Name drop-down arrow and select the category
you want to delete.
3. Click Delete in the Category panel of the screen to delete the
category. The Delete Category window opens.
4. Click Yes to delete the category.
Add an Element
To add an element:
1. Choose Associations > Association.
2. Click the Category Name drop-down arrow and select the category
to which you want to add a new element.
3. Click the Add a new row icon.
4. Type the new element name in the blank row. See Naming
lengths. Element names are case-sensitive.
5. Click OK to save your changes.
Adding Categories and Elements with CSV File Import
You can add categories and elements to CC-SG by importing a CSV file
that contains the values. You must have the User Security Management
and CC Setup and Control privileges to import and export categories and
elements.
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Categories and Elements CSV File Requirements
The categories and elements CSV file defines the categories, their
associated elements, their type, and whether they apply to devices,
nodes or both.
All CATEGORY and CATEGORYELEMENT records are related. A
CATEGORY record must have one or more CATEGORYELEMENT
records.
CATEGORYELEMENT records can be present without a
corresponding CATEGORY record if that CATEGORY already exists
in CC-SG. For example, if you are adding more elements to an
existing category, then you do not have to include a row to redefine
the category that the new elements belong to.
Export a file from CC-SG to view the Comments, which include all
tags and parameters needed to create a valid CSV file. See Export
Follow the additional requirements for all CSV files. See Common
To add a category to the CSV file:
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Category Name Type
Values:
Column 4
Column 5
ADD
CATEGORY
Apply
Values:
. Integer
. Nodes
. Devices
. Both
. String
Default is
String.
Default is Both.
To add an element to the CSV file:
Column 1
Column 2
CATEGORYELEMENT
Column 3
Column 4
Element Name
ADD
Category Name
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Sample Categories and Elements CSV File
ADD, CATEGORY, OS, String, Node
ADD, CATEGORYELEMENT, OS, UNIX
ADD, CATEGORYELEMENT, OS, WINDOWS
ADD, CATEGORYELEMENT, OS, LINUX
ADD, CATEGORY, Location, String, Device
ADD, CATEGORYELEMENT, Location, Aisle 1
ADD, CATEGORYELEMENT, Location, Aisle 2
ADD, CATEGORYELEMENT, Location, Aisle 3
Import Categories and Elements
Once you've created the CSV file, validate it to check for errors then
import it.
Duplicate records are skipped and are not added.
To import the CSV file:
1. Choose Administration > Import >Import Categories.
2. Click Browse and select the CSV file to import. Click Open.
3. Click Validate. The Analysis Report area shows the file contents.
.
If the file is not valid, an error message appears. Click OK and
look at the Problems area of the page for a description of the
problems with the file. Click Save to File to save the problems
list. Correct your CSV file and then try to validate it again. See
4. Click Import.
5. Check the Actions area to see the import results. Items that imported
successfully show in green text. Items that failed import show in red
text. Items that failed import because a duplicate item already exists
or was already imported also show in red text.
6. To view more import results details, check the Audit Trail report. See
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Export Categories and Elements
The export file contains comments at the top that describe each item in
the file. The comments can be used as instructions for creating a file for
importing.
To export categories and elements:
1. Choose Administration > Export > Export Categories.
2. Click Export to File.
3. Type a name for the file and choose the location where you want to
save it
4. Click Save.
The first time you save the file in Excel, you must choose Save As and
MAKE SURE to select CSV as the file type. After that, Excel will
continue to save the file as CSV.
If you don't set the file type correctly, the file will corrupt and cannot be
used to import.
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To add Raritan PowerStrip Devices that are connected to other Raritan
Note: To configure iLO/RILOE devices, IPMI devices, Dell DRAC
devices, IBM RSA devices, or other non-Raritan devices, use the Add
Node menu and add these items as an interface. See Nodes, Node
In This Chapter
Viewing Devices ......................................................................................48
Searching for Devices .............................................................................52
Discovering Devices................................................................................53
Adding a Device ......................................................................................54
Editing a Device.......................................................................................57
Deleting a Device ....................................................................................59
Configuring Ports.....................................................................................60
Editing a Port ...........................................................................................61
Deleting a Port.........................................................................................62
Upgrading a Device.................................................................................82
Restarting a Device .................................................................................88
Pinging the Device...................................................................................88
Disconnecting Users................................................................................91
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Viewing Devices
The Devices Tab
Click the Devices tab to display all devices under CC-SG management.
Each device's configured ports are nested under the devices they belong
to. Devices with configured ports appear in the list with a + symbol. Click
the + or - to expand or collapse the list of ports.
Device and Port Icons
For easier identification, KVM, Serial, and Power devices and ports have
different icons in the Devices tree. Hold the mouse pointer over an icon
in the Devices tree to view a tool tip containing information about the
device or port.
Icon
Meaning
Device available
KVM port available or connected
KVM port inactive
Serial port available
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Icon
Meaning
Serial port unavailable
Ghosted port (See Raritan's Paragon II
User Guide for details on Ghosting
Mode.)
Device paused
Device unavailable
Power strip
Outlet port
Blade chassis available
Blade chassis unavailable
Blade server available
Blade server unavailable
Port Sorting Options
Configured ports are nested under their parent devices in the Devices
tab. You can change the way ports are sorted. Ports arranged by status
are sorted alphabetically within their connection status grouping. Devices
will also be sorted accordingly.
To sort the ports in the Devices tab:
1. Choose Devices > Port Sorting Options.
2. Select By Port Name, By Port Status or By Port Number to arrange
the ports within their devices alphabetically by name or by availability
status or numerically by port number.
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Note: For blade servers without an integrated KVM switch, such as HP
BladeSystem servers, their parent device is the virtual blade chassis that
CC-SG creates, not the KX2 device. These servers will be sorted only
within the virtual blade chassis device so they will not appear in order
with the other KX2 ports unless you restore these blade servers ports to
normal KX2 ports. See Restore Blade Servers Ports to Normal KX2
Device Profile Screen
When you select a device in the Devices tab, the Device Profile screen
appears, displaying information about the selected device.
When a device is down, the information in the Device Profile screen is
read-only. You can delete a device that is down. See Deleting a Device
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The Device Profile includes tabs that contain information about the
device.
Associations tab
The Associations tab contains all categories and elements assigned to
the node. You can change the associations by making different
Location & Contacts tab
The Location & Contacts tab contains information about a device's
location and contact information, such as phone numbers, that you may
need when working on a device. You can change the information in the
fields by typing in new information. See Adding Location and Contacts
Notes tab
The Notes tab contains a tool that enables users to leave notes about a
device for other users to read. All notes display in the tab with the date,
username, and IP address of the user who added the note.
If you have the Device, Port, and Node Management privilege, you can
clear all notes from the node profile by clicking Clear.
Blades tab
Blade chassis nodes, such as IBM BladeCenter, include the Blades tab.
The Blades tab contains information about the blade servers residing in
the blade chassis.
In addition to viewing the blade information, you can configure the
unconfigured blade servers by selecting the checkboxes that correspond
to them in this tab.
Topology View
Topology View displays the structural setup of all connected appliances
in your configuration.
Until you close the Topology View, this view replaces the Device Profile
screen that normally appears when a device is selected.
To open the topology view:
1. Click the Devices tab and select the device whose topological view
you want to see.
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2. Choose Devices > Device Manager > Topology View. The Topology
View for the selected device appears.
.
Click + or - to expand or collapse the view.
Right Click Options in the Devices Tab
You can right-click a device or port in the Devices tab to display a menu
of commands available for the selected device or port.
Searching for Devices
The Devices tab provides the ability to search for devices within the tree.
Searching will only return devices as results and will not include port
names. The method of searching can be configured in My Profile. See
To search for a device:
At the bottom of the Devices Tab, type a search string in Search For
Device field, then press the Enter key.
Wildcards are supported in the search string. See Wildcards for
Wildcards for Search
Wildcard
Description
?
Indicates any character.
[-]
*
Indicates a character in range.
Indicates zero or more characters.
Wildcard Examples
Example
Description
Locates KX1, and KXZ, but not
KX?
KX1Z.
KX*
Locates KX1, KX, KX1, and
KX1Z.
KX[0-9][0-9]T Locates KX95T, KX66T, but not
KXZ and KX5PT.
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Discovering Devices
Discover Devices initiates a search for all devices on your network. After
discovering the devices, you may add them to CC-SG if they are not
already managed.
To discover devices:
1. Choose Devices > Discover Devices.
2. Type the range of IP addresses where you expect to find the devices
in the From Address and To Address fields. The To Address should
be larger than the From Address. Specify a mask to apply to the
range. If a mask is not specified, then a broadcast address of
255.255.255.255 is sent, which broadcasts to all local networks. To
discover devices across subnets, you must specify a mask.
3. Check Broadcast discovery if searching for devices on the same
subnet on which CC-SG resides. Clear Broadcast Discovery to
discover devices across different subnets.
4. To search for a particular type of device, select it in the list of Device
types. By default, all device types are selected. Use CTRL+click to
select more than one device type.
5. Select the Include IPMI Agents checkbox to find targets that provide
IPMI power control.
6. Click Discover to start the search. At any time during the discovery,
you can click Stop to discontinue the discovery process. Discovered
devices appear in a list.
7. To add one or more discovered devices to CC-SG, select the
devices from the list and click Add. The Add Device screen appears
with some of the data already populated.
If you selected more than one device to add, you can click Previous
and Skip at the bottom of the screen to navigate through the Add
Device screens for the devices you want to add.
8. The Add Device page is different for different device types. See the
instructions on adding each device type CC-SG discovered.
.
For KVM or Serial devices, see Add a KVM or Serial Device (on
.
.
For Dominion PX powerstrips on the IP network, see Add a
9. Click Apply to add a discovered device and continue to the next
discovered device. Click OK to add the current discovered device
and stop the process of adding the discovered devices.
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Adding a Device
Devices must be added to CC-SG before you can configure ports or add
interfaces that provide access to the nodes connected to ports. The Add
Device screen is used to add devices whose properties you know and
can provide to CC-SG. To search for devices to add, use the Discover
To add Raritan PowerStrip Devices that are connected to other Raritan
To add a device to CC-SG:
1. Choose Devices > Device Manager > Add Device.
2. Click the Device Type drop-down arrow and then select the type of
device you are adding from the list. Depending on the device type
you select, you will see a slightly different Add Device page.
For instructions on adding KVM or serial devices, see Add a KVM or
For instructions on adding Powerstrip devices, see Add a
For instructions on adding Dominion PX devices, see Add a
Add a KVM or Serial Device
KVM and serial devices may support 256-bit AES encryption, which
CC-SG also supports as of release 4.1. If the device is set to the default
encryption mode "auto-negotiate", the device will negotiate with CC-SG
to select an appropriate encryption level to function with CC-SG.
1. Type a name for the device in the Device name field. See Naming
lengths.
2. Type the IP Address or Hostname of the device in the Device IP or
hostname rules.
3. Type the number of the TCP communication port used to
communicate with the device in the Discovery Port field. The
maximum is five numeric characters, from 1 to 65535. The default
port number for most Raritan devices is 5000.
4. Type the name used to log into this device in the Username field.
The user must have administrative access.
5. Type the password needed to access this device in the Password
field. The user must have administrative access.
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6. Type the time (in seconds) that should elapse before timeout
between the new device and CC-SG in the Heartbeat timeout (sec)
field.
7. When adding a Dominion SX or Dominion KX2 version 2.2 or later
device, the Allow Direct Device Access checkbox enables access to
targets directly through the device even while it is under CC-SG
management.
8. Type a short description of this device in the Description field.
Optional.
9. Select the Configure all ports checkbox to automatically add all ports
on this device to the Devices tab and to create a Node for each port
on this device in the Nodes tab.
.
Corresponding nodes and ports will be configured with matching
names.
.
A new node will be created for each port and an out-of-band
interface will be created for that node except for a blade chassis
node or a generic analog KVM Switch node.
.
.
A node may or may not be created for a blade chassis appliance
or generic analog KVM switch connected to a KX2 port,
depending on whether an IP address or hostname for the blade
chassis or generic analog KVM switch has been entered in KX2.
See the KX II User Guide. A Web Browser interface is assigned
to a blade chassis node in CC-SG by default.
A virtual blade chassis device will be created in the Devices tab
for blade servers that are directly connected to KX2 ports, if
blade port groups have been configured properly for these blade
servers in KX2. See the KX II User Guide.
10. A list of Categories and Elements can be configured to better
describe and organize this device and the nodes connected to it. See
11. For each Category listed, click the Element drop-down menu, and
then select the element you want to apply to the device from the list.
Select the blank item in the Element field for each Category you do
not want to use.
If you want to assign the Element to the related nodes as well as
the device, select the Apply to Nodes checkbox.
12. If you do not see the Category or Element values you want to use,
you can add more through the Associations menu. See
13. When you are done configuring this device, click Apply to add this
device and open a new blank Add Device screen that allows you to
continue adding devices, or click OK to add this device without
continuing to a new Add Device screen.
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14. If the firmware version of the device is not compatible with CC-SG, a
message appears. Click Yes to add the device to CC-SG. You can
upgrade the device firmware after adding it to CC-SG. See
Add a PowerStrip Device
The process of adding a PowerStrip Device to CC-SG varies, based on
which Raritan device the powerstrip is connected to physically. See
To add a Dominion PX that is not connected to another Raritan device,
Add a Dominion PX Device
Dominion PX devices are powerstrips that are connected only to your IP
network. A Dominion PX device is not managed by another Raritan
device. If you want to add a powerstrip that is managed by another
Raritan device, there is a different procedure. See Managed
1. Type a name for the device in the Device Name field. See Naming
lengths.
2. Type the IP Address or Hostname of the device in the IP
for hostname rules.
3. Type the name used to log into this device in the Username field.
The user must have administrative access.
4. Type the password needed to access this device in the Password
field. The user must have administrative access.
Warning: CC-SG will lose connectivity with the Dominion PX device if
the username or password changes. If you change the password on
the PX, you must modify the password for the PX device in CC-SG.
5. Type a short description of this device in the Description field.
Optional.
6. Select the Configure All Outlets checkbox to automatically add all
outlets on this Dominion PX to the Devices tab.
7. A list of Categories and Elements can be configured to better
describe and organize this device.
.
For each Category listed, select the element you want to apply to
the device from the list. Select the blank item in the Element field
for each Category you do not want to use.
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.
If you do not see the Category or Element values you want to
use, you can add others. See Associations, Categories, and
8. When you are done configuring this device, click Apply to add this
device and open a new blank Add Device screen that allows you to
continue adding devices, or click OK to add this device without
continuing to a new Add Device screen.
Editing a Device
You can edit a device to rename it and modify its properties, including
the change of a PX device's username and password.
To edit a device:
1. Click the Devices tab and select the device you want to edit.
2. In the Device Profile page, change the parameters as needed.
3. Click OK to save your changes.
Change the HTTP and HTTPS Ports for a KX2 Device
Change the HTTP and HTTPS ports for a KX2 device, version 2.3 or
later by editing the device profile. CC-SG propagates the new port
numbers to the KX2 device.
The new ports will be used for communication between CC-SG and the
KX2 devices, or for communication by client applications, such as AKC
and VKC, directly with the KX2 devices. The new port numbers are not
used for communication between the user's client computer and CC-SG.
To change the HTTP and HTTPS ports for a KX2 Device:
Note: Only for KX2 versions 2.3 and later.
1. Click the Devices tab and select the device you want to edit.
2. In the Device Profile page, enter new values for HTTP and HTTPS
port.
3. Click OK.
Editing a PowerStrip Device or a Dominion PX Device
You can edit a Managed PowerStrip device or a Dominion PX device to
rename it, modify its properties, and view outlet configuration status.
To edit a powerstrip device:
1. Click the Devices tab and select the PowerStrip device you want to
edit.
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2. Type the new device properties in the appropriate fields on this
screen. If necessary, edit the Categories and Elements associated
with this device.
3. Click the Outlet tab to view all outlets of this PowerStrip.
4. If an outlet is associated with a node, click the Node hyperlink to
open the Node Profile.
5. If an outlet is associated with a node, select the outlet, and then click
Power Control to open the Power Control screen for the associated
node.
6. To delete an outlet, deselect the checkbox next to the outlet name.
7. To configure an outlet, select the checkbox next to the outlet name.
8. Click OK to save your changes. A message appears when the
device has been modified.
Adding Notes to a Device Profile
You can use the Notes tab to add notes about a device for other users to
read. All notes display in the tab with the date, username, and IP
address of the user who added the note.
If you have the Device, Port, and Node Management privilege, you can
clear all notes that display in the Notes tab.
To add notes to the device profile:
1. Select a device in the Devices tab. The Device Profile page opens.
2. Click the Notes tab.
3. Type your note in the New Note field.
4. Click Add. Your note appears in the Notes list.
To clear all notes:
1. Click the Notes tab.
2. Click Clear Notes.
3. Click Yes to confirm. All notes are deleted from the Notes tab.
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Adding Location and Contacts to a Device Profile
Enter details about the location of the device and contact information for
the people who administer or use the device.
To add location and contacts to a device profile:
1. Select a device in the Devices tab. The Device Profile page opens.
2. Click the Location & Contacts tab.
3. Enter Location information.
.
.
.
Department: Maximum 64 characters.
Site: Maximum 64 characters.
Location: Maximum 128 characters.
4. Enter Contacts information.
.
Primary Contact Name and Secondary Contact Name: Maximum
64 characters.
.
Telephone Number and Cell Phone: Maximum 32 characters.
5. Click OK to save your changes.
Deleting a Device
You can delete a device to remove it from CC-SG management.
Important: Deleting a device will remove all ports configured for
that device. All interfaces associated with those ports will be
removed from the nodes. If no other interface exists for these
nodes, the nodes will also be removed from CC-SG.
To delete a device:
1. Click the Devices tab and select the device you want to delete.
2. Choose Devices > Device Manager > Delete Device.
3. Click OK to delete the device. A message appears when the device
has been deleted.
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Configuring Ports
If all ports of a device were not automatically added by selecting
Configure all ports when you added the device, use the Configure Ports
screen to add individual ports or a set of ports on the device to CC-SG.
Once you configure ports, a node is created in CC-SG for each port, and
the default interface is also created. See Nodes Created by
Configure a Serial Port
To configure a serial port:
1. Click the Devices tab and select a serial device.
2. Choose Devices > Port Manager > Configure Ports.
Click a column header to sort the ports by that attribute in ascending
order. Click the header again to sort the ports in descending order.
3. Click the Configure button that corresponds to the serial port you
want to configure.
4. Type a name in the Port Name field. For ease of use, name the port
after the target that is connected to the port. See Naming
lengths.
5. Type a node name in the Node Name field to create a new node with
an Out-of-Band interface from this port. For ease of use, name the
node after the target that is connected to the port. This means that
you will type the same name in the Port name and Node Name
fields.
6. Click the Access Application drop-down menu and select the
application you want to use when you connect to this port from the
list. To allow CC-SG to automatically select the correct application
based on your browser, select Auto-Detect.
7. Click OK to add the port.
Configure a KVM Port
To configure a KVM port:
1. Click the Devices tab and select a KVM device.
2. Choose Devices > Port Manager > Configure Ports.
.
Click a column header to sort the ports by that attribute in
ascending order. Click the header again to sort the ports in
descending order.
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3. Click the Configure button that corresponds to the KVM port you
want to configure.
4. Type a port name in the Port Name field. For ease of use, name the
port after the target that is connected to the port. See Naming
lengths.
5. Type a node name in the Node Name field to create a new node with
an Out-of-Band interface from this port. For ease of use, name the
node after the target that is connected to the port. This means that
you will type the same name in the Port name and Node Name
fields.
6. Click the Access Application drop-down menu and select the
application you want to use when you connect to this port from the
list. To allow CC-SG to automatically select the correct application
based on your browser, select Auto-Detect.
7. Click OK to add the port.
Nodes Created by Configuring Ports
When you configure the ports of a device, a node is created
automatically for each port. An interface is also created for each node.
When a node is automatically created, it is given the same name as the
port to which it is associated. If this node name already exists, an
extension is added to the node name. For example, Channel1(1). The
extension is the number in parentheses. This extension is not included
as part of the character count for the node name. If you edit the node
name, the new name will be restricted to the maximum number of
Editing a Port
You can edit ports to change various parameters, such as port name,
access application, and serial port settings. The changes you can make
vary, based on port type and device type.
Note: You can also edit Dominion KX2 port settings by using Launch
Admin and using the KX2's web interface.
To edit a KVM or serial port name or access application:
Some ports support only one access application, so you cannot change
the access application preference.
1. Click the Devices tab and select a port you want to edit.
2. Type a new name for the port in the Port Name field, if necessary.
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3. Click the Access Application drop-down menu and select the
application you want to use when you connect to this port from the
list. To allow CC-SG to automatically select the correct application
based on your browser, select Auto-Detect.
4. Click OK to save your changes.
To edit a KSX2 or KSX serial port's settings, such as baud rate,
flow control, or parity/data bits:
1. Click the Devices tab and select the serial port you want to edit, or
just select the device that contains the port you want to edit.
2. Choose Devices > Device Manager > Launch Admin. The device's
administrative page opens.
3. Click Port Configuration.
4. Click the serial port you want to edit.
5. Edit the port settings.
6. Click OK to save your changes. Close the administrative page and
return to CC-SG.
To edit an SX serial port's settings, such as baud rate, flow
control, or parity/data bits:
1. Click the Devices tab and select a port you want to edit. The Port
Profile page opens.
2. Edit the port settings.
3. Click OK to save your changes.
Deleting a Port
Delete a port to remove the port entry from a Device. When a port is
down, the information in the Port Profile screen is read-only. You can
delete a port that is down.
Important: If you delete a port that is associated with a node, the
associated out-of-band KVM or Serial interface provided by the port
will be removed from the node. If the node has no other interfaces,
the node will also be removed from CC-SG.
To delete a port:
1. Click the Devices tab and select a device whose ports you want to
delete.
2. Choose Devices > Port Manager > Delete Ports.
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3. Select the checkbox of the port you want to delete.
4. Click OK to delete the selected port. A message appears when the
port has been deleted.
Configuring a Blade Chassis Device Connected to KX2
Blade Chassis Overview
There are two types of blade chassis devices: one is with an integrated
KVM switch, which can function as an IP-enabled KVM switch, and the
other is without.
Blade Chassis with an Integrated KVM Switch
A blade chassis with an integrated KVM switch, such as Dell PowerEdge
and IBM BladeCenter series, is connected to KX2 via a CIM. As only one
CIM is available to access all blade servers in that chassis, when a user
accesses one blade server, there are no paths left to the others.
When configuring all KX2 ports in CC-SG, the blade chassis connected
to the KX2 device is configured. See Add a Blade Chassis Device (on
configured yet, so you must configure the blade servers later. See
Blade Chassis without an Integrated KVM Switch
A blade chassis without an integrated KVM switch, such as HP
BladeSystem series, allows each blade server to connect to KX2
respectively via a CIM. As each blade server in that chassis has a CIM
for access, when a user accesses one blade server, others still can
access the other blade servers.
When configuring all KX2 ports in CC-SG, the blade servers connected
to the KX2 device are configured. If you have properly configured a blade
port group for these blade servers on the KX2 device, CC-SG then
creates a virtual blade chassis at the KX2 port level as the container for
Otherwise, these blade servers appear as normal KX2 ports in the
Devices tab of CC-SG.
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Add a Blade Chassis Device
The procedure to add a blade chassis device varies depending on the
blade chassis type.
A blade chassis device always show two names in the Devices tab: the
name without the parentheses is retrieved from the KX2 device, and the
name within the parentheses is the chassis name saved on CC-SG.
To add a blade chassis device with an integrated KVM switch:
1. Configure the blade chassis in KX2 properly. See the KX II User
Guide.
2. Configure the KX2 device in CC-SG properly. See Add a KVM or
3. CC-SG detects the blade chassis device and adds the blade chassis
icon in one or two tabs:
.
In the Devices tab, the blade chassis device appears beneath the
KX2 device to which it is connected.
.
In the Nodes tab, if you have entered the IP address or hostname
for the blade chassis on the KX2 device, the blade chassis
appears as a node with a Web Browser interface added to it.
Note: For this type of blade chassis, you must configure blade servers
To add a blade chassis device without an integrated KVM
switch:
1. Configure a blade port group for the blade servers in KX2 properly.
See the KX II User Guide.
2. Configure the KX2 device in CC-SG properly. See Add a KVM or
3. CC-SG automatically creates a virtual blade chassis and adds the
blade chassis icon in one tab. Note that a virtual blade chassis never
appears as a node in the Nodes tab.
.
In the Devices tab, the virtual blade chassis device appears
beneath the KX2 device, as a virtual container to the blade
servers, which appear beneath the virtual blade chassis.
Note: If you did not configure a blade port group for the blade servers
before configuring the KX2 ports in CC-SG, you can choose Devices >
Device Manager > Launch Admin to set the blade port group. Then
configure the blade servers in CC-SG. See Configuring Slots on a
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Configuring Slots on a Blade Chassis Device
If the blade servers or slots are not configured yet in CC-SG. you must
configure them by following the procedure in this section, or the blade
servers do not appear in the Devices and Nodes tabs. An Out-of-Band
KVM interface is automatically added to a blade server node.
To configure slots from the blade chassis profile:
1. In the Devices tab, click the + next to the KX2 device that is
connected to the blade chassis device.
2. Select the blade chassis device whose slots you want to configure.
3. In the Device Profile screen, select the Blades tab.
4. Select the checkbox for each slot you want to configure, and then
click OK.
To configure slots from the Configure Ports screen:
1. In the Devices tab, click the + next to the KX2 device that is
connected to the blade chassis device.
2. Select the blade chassis device whose slots you want to configure.
3. Choose Devices > Port Manager > Configure Ports.
.
To configure multiple slots with the default names shown on the
screen, select the checkbox for each slot you want to configure,
and then click OK to configure each slot with the default name.
.
To configure each slot individually, click the Configure button
next to the slot. Then type a name for the slot in the Port Name
field, and type a node name in the Node Name field. The default
Access Application is set according to the default application
selected for "Blade Chassis: KVM" in the Application Manager.
To change it, click the Access Application drop-down menu to
select the one you prefer from the list. Click OK to configure the
slot.
To configure slots using the Configure Blades command:
1. In the Devices tab, click the + next to the KX2 device that is
connected to the blade chassis device.
2. Select the blade chassis device whose slots you want to configure.
3. Choose Nodes > Configure Blades.
.
To configure multiple slots with the default names shown in the
screen, select the checkbox for each slot you want to configure,
and then click OK to configure each slot with the default name.
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.
To configure each slot individually, click the Configure button
next to the slot. Then type a name for the slot in the Port Name
field, and type a node name in the Node Name field. The default
Access Application is set according to the default application
selected for "Blade Chassis: KVM" in the Application Manager.
To change it, click the Access Application drop-down menu to
select the one you prefer from the list. Click OK to configure the
slot.
Changing the Blade Server Status
This section applies only to the blade chassis with an integrated
KVM switch, such as Dell PowerEdge and IBM BladeCenter series.
If the "Installed" status for the corresponding blade server or slot is not
enabled on the KX2 device, CC-SG always shows "Down" as the port
status of the blade server. When you are sure some blade slots are live
with blade servers installed, you should change their status on the KX2
device to make CC-SG reflect the status properly.
To change the blade server status:
1. Click the Devices tab and select the KX2 device whose blade slot
status you want to change.
2. Choose Devices > Device Manager > Launch Admin. The KX2
Admin Client opens.
3. Choose Device Settings > Port Configuration.
4. Click the blade chassis port that you want to configure.
5. Scroll down the page until you see the blade slots section. Select the
Installed checkbox next to the blade slots that are live with blade
servers installed.
6. Click OK to save the changes.
Deleting Slots on a Blade Chassis Device
You can delete unused blade servers or slots so they do not appear in
the Devices and Nodes tabs.
To delete a slot from the Delete Ports screen:
1. In the Devices tab, click the + next to the KX2 device that is
connected to the blade chassis device.
2. Select the blade chassis device whose slots you want to delete.
3. Choose Devices > Port Manager > Delete Ports.
4. Select the checkbox for each slot you want to delete, and then click
OK to delete the slot.
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To delete a slot using the Delete Blade command:
1. In the Devices tab, click the + next to the KX2 device that is
connected to the blade chassis device.
2. Click the + next to the blade chassis device whose slots you want to
delete.
3. Right-click the blade slot that you want to delete.
4. Select Delete Blade, and then click OK to delete the slot.
Edit a Blade Chassis Device
You can edit a blade chassis device to rename it, modify its properties,
and view slot configuration status.
To edit a blade chassis:
1. In the Devices tab, click the + next to the KX2 device that is
connected to the blade chassis device.
2. Select the blade chassis device you want to edit.
3. Type the new device properties in the appropriate fields on this
screen. If necessary, edit the Categories and Elements associated
with this device.
4. Click the Blades tab to view all slots of this blade chassis device.
5. If a slot has been configured as a node, you can click the Node
hyperlink to open the Node Profile. Optional.
6. Click OK to save your changes. A message appears when the
device has been modified.
Delete a Blade Chassis Device
You can delete a blade chassis device connected to a KX2 device from
CC-SG. When you delete the blade chassis device from the KX2 device,
the blade chassis device and all configured blade servers or slots
disappear from the Devices tab as well as from the Nodes tab.
To delete a blade chassis device:
1. Click the Devices tab and select a KX2 device whose blade chassis
device you want to delete.
2. Choose Devices > Port Manager > Delete Ports.
3. Select the checkbox of the blade chassis port you want to delete.
4. Click OK to delete the selected blade chassis port. A message
appears asking you to confirm the deletion of the blade chassis
device along with all of its blade servers.
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Move a Blade Chassis Device to a Different Port
When physically moving a blade chassis device from one KX2 device or
port to another KX2 device or port, CC-SG cannot detect and
automatically update the configuration data of the blade chassis device
to the new port. You must configure the blade chassis device on CC-SG
once again.
To move a blade chassis device to a different KX2 device or
port:
1. Delete the blade chassis device from CC-SG. See Delete a Blade
2. Disconnect and reconnect the blade chassis to another KX2 device
or port.
3. Add the blade chassis device in CC-SG. See Add a Blade Chassis
Restore Blade Servers Ports to Normal KX2 Ports
This section applies only to the blade chassis without an integrated
KVM switch, such as HP BladeSystem series.
You may re-configure blade servers beneath the virtual blade chassis as
normal KX2 ports in the Devices tab.
To restore blade servers to normal KX2 ports:
1. In the Devices tab, select the KX2 device whose blade servers you
want to re-configure as normal KVM ports.
2. Change the blade port group for these blade servers to a non-blade
port group.
a. In CC-SG, choose Devices > Device Manager > Launch Admin.
The KX2 Admin Client opens.
b. Click Port Group Management.
c. Click the blade port group whose group property you want to
change.
d. Deselect the Blade Server Group checkbox.
e. Click OK.
f. Exit the KX2 Admin Client.
3. The virtual blade chassis disappears in the Devices tab. Now you
can re-configure the blade server ports as normal KX2 ports in
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Bulk Copying for Device Associations, Location and Contacts
The Bulk Copy command allows you to copy categories, elements,
location and contact information from one device to multiple other
devices. Note that the selected information is the only property copied in
this process. If you have the same type of information existing on any
selected devices, performing the Bulk Copy command will REPLACE the
existing data with newly assigned information.
To bulk copy device associations, location, and contact
information:
1. Click the Devices tab and select a device from Devices tree.
2. Choose Devices > Device Manager > Bulk Copy.
3. In the Available Devices list, select the devices to which you are
copying the associations, location, and contact information of the
device in the Device Name field.
4. Click > to add a device to the Selected Devices list.
5. Select the device and click < to remove it from the Selected Devices
list.
6. In the Associations tab, select the Copy Associations checkbox to
copy all categories and elements of the device.
.
You may change, add or delete any data in this tab. The modified
data will be copied to multiple devices in the Selected Devices
list as well as the current device displayed in the Device Name
field. Optional.
7. In the Location and Contacts tab, select the checkbox for the
information you want to copy:
.
.
.
Select the Copy Location Information checkbox to copy the
location information displayed in the Location section.
Select the Copy Contact Information checkbox to copy the
contact information displayed in the Contacts section.
You may change, add or delete any data in these tabs. The
modified data will be copied to multiple devices in the Selected
Devices list as well as the current device displayed in the Device
Name field. Optional.
8. Click OK to bulk copy. A message appears when the selected
information has been copied.
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Configuring Analog KVM Switches Connected to KX2 2.3 or Higher
KX2 version 2.3 enables you to connect a generic analog KVM switch to
a target port. The generic analog KVM switch and its ports will be
available as nodes to CC-SG.
You must configure this first in the KX2 web interface, and then add the
KX2 to CC-SG.
Add a KVM Switch Connected to KX2
This procedure adds a KVM switch connected to KX2 via the Admin
Client. You can also add KVM switches via CSV import. See Devices
To add a KVM switch connected to KX2:
1. Configure the KVM switch in KX2 properly. See Configuring and
Enabling Tiering, and Configuring KVM Switches in the Dominion KX
II User Guide. You can access the Dominion KX II online help at
http://www.raritan.com/support/online-help/
2. Configure the KX2 device in CC-SG properly. See Add a KVM or
3. CC-SG detects the KVM switch on the KX2's port and adds the
device icon in one or two tabs:
.
In the Devices tab, the KVM switch device appears beneath the
KX2 device to which it is connected.
.
In the Nodes tab, if you have entered a URL for accessing the
KVM switch on the KX2 device, the KVM switch appears as a
node with a Web Browser interface added to it.
Configuring Ports on an Analog KVM Switch Device Connected to
KX2
If the analog KVM switch device ports are not configured yet in CC-SG.
you must configure them by following the procedure in this section, or the
analog KVM switch and its ports do not appear in the Devices and Nodes
tabs. An Out-of-Band KVM interface is automatically added to a KVM
Switch node.
To configure ports from the KVM switch device profile:
1. In the Devices tab, click the + next to the KX2 device that is
connected to the KVM switch device.
2. Select the KVM switch whose ports you want to configure.
3. In the Device Profile screen, select the KVM Switch Ports tab.
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4. Select the checkbox for each slot you want to configure, then click
OK.
To configure slots from the Configure Ports screen:
1. In the Devices tab, click the + next to the KX2 device that is
connected to the KVM switch device.
2. Select the KVM switch device whose ports you want to configure.
3. Choose Devices > Port Manager > Configure Ports.
.
To configure multiple ports with the default names shown on the
page, select the checkbox for each port you want to configure,
and then click OK to configure each port with the default name.
.
To configure each port individually, click the Configure button
next to the port. Then type a name for the port in the Port Name
field, and type a node name in the Node Name field. The default
Access Application is set according to the default application
selected for "KVM Switch: KVM" in the Application Manager. To
change it, click the Access Application drop-down menu to select
the one you prefer from the list. Click OK to configure the port.
To configure slots using the Configure Blades command:
1. In the Devices tab, click the + next to the KX2 device that is
connected to the KVM switch device.
2. Select the KVM switch device whose ports you want to configure.
3. Choose Nodes > Configure Ports.
.
To configure multiple ports with the default names shown on the
page, select the checkbox for each port you want to configure,
and then click OK to configure each port with the default name.
.
To configure each port individually, click the Configure button
next to the port. Then type a name for the port in the Port Name
field, and type a node name in the Node Name field. The default
Access Application is set according to the default application
selected for "KVM Switch: KVM" in the Application Manager. To
change it, click the Access Application drop-down menu to select
the one you prefer from the list. Click OK to configure the port.
Device Group Manager
Use the Device Groups Manager to add device groups, edit device
groups, and remove device groups. When you add a new device group,
you can create a full access policy for the group. See Policies for
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Device Groups Overview
Device groups are used to organize devices into a set. The device group
will become the basis for a policy either allowing or denying access to
Devices can be grouped manually, using the Select method, or by
creating a Boolean expression that describes a set of common attributes,
using the Describe method.
If you used Guided Setup to create categories and elements for nodes,
some means to organize devices along common attributes have already
been created. CC-SG automatically creates default access policies
based on these elements. See Associations, Categories, and
To view device groups:
Choose Associations > Device Groups. The Device Groups Manager
window appears. A list of existing device groups is displayed on the
left, while details about the selected device group appear in the main
panel.
.
.
.
.
A list of existing device groups is displayed on the left. Click a
device group to view the details of the group in the device group
manager.
If the group was formed arbitrarily, the Select Devices tab will be
displayed showing a list of devices in the group and a list of
devices not in the group.
If the group was formed based on common attributes, the
Describe Devices tab will appear, showing the rules that govern
selection of the devices for the group.
To search for a device in the device group list, type a string in the
Search field at the bottom of the list, and then click Search. The
method of searching is configured through the My Profile screen.
.
If viewing a group based on attributes, click View Devices to
display a list of devices currently in the Device Group. A Devices
in Device Group window opens, displaying the devices and all
their attributes.
Choose Reports > Devices > Device Group Data. A list of existing
device groups is displayed. Double-click a row to view devices for
any device group.
Add a Device Group
To add a device group:
1. Choose Associations > Device Groups. The Device Groups Manager
window opens. Existing device groups appear in the left panel.
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2. Click the New Group icon
New panel appears.
in the toolbar. The Device Group:
3. In the Group Name field, type a name for a device group you want to
CC-SG's rules for name lengths.
4. There are two ways to add devices to a group, Select Devices and
Describe Devices. The Select Devices tab allows you to choose
which devices you want to assign to the group by selecting them
from the list of available devices. The Describe Devices tab allows
you to specify rules that describe devices, and the devices whose
parameters follow those rules will be added to the group.
To add a device group with the Select Devices option:
1. Click the Select Devices tab in the Device Group: New panel.
2. In the Available list, select the device you want to add to the group,
then click Add to move the device into the Selected list. Devices in
the Selected list will be added to the group.
.
To remove a device from the group, select the device name in
the Selected list and click Remove.
.
You can search for a device in either the Available or Selected
list. Type the search terms in the field below the list, and then
click Go.
3. Select the Create Full Access Policy for Group checkbox to create a
policy for this device group that allows access to all devices in the
group at all times with control permission.
4. To add another device group, click Apply to save this group, then
repeat these steps. Optional.
5. If you have finished adding device groups, click OK to save your
changes.
To add a device group with the Describe Devices option:
1. Click the Describe Devices tab in the Device Group: New panel. In
the Describe Devices tab, you can create a table of rules that
describe the devices you want to assign to the group.
2. Click the Add New Row icon
to add a row to the table.
3. Double-click the cell created for each column to activate a drop-down
menu. Select the rule components you want to use from each list.
.
Prefix - Leave this blank or select NOT. If NOT is selected, this
rule will filter for values opposite of the rest of the expression.
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.
.
.
Category - Select an attribute that will be evaluated in the rule. All
categories you created in the Association Manager are available
here. If any blade chassis has been configured in the system, a
Blade Chassis category is available by default.
Operator - Select a comparison operation to be performed
between the Category and Element items. Three operators are
available: = (is equal to), LIKE (used for find the Element in a
name) and <> (is not equal to).
Element - Select a value for the Category attribute to be
compared against. Only elements associated with the selected
category will appear here (for example: if evaluating a
“Department” category, “Location” elements will not appear
here).
.
Rule Name - This is a name assigned to the rule in this row. It is
not editable; it is used for writing descriptions in the Short
Expression field.
4. To add another rule, click the Add New Row icon
, and then
make the necessary configurations. Configuring multiple rules will
allow more precise descriptions by providing multiple criteria for
evaluating devices.
5. The table of rules only makes available criteria for evaluating nodes.
To write a description for the device group, add the rules by Rule
Name to the Short Expression field. If the description requires only a
single rule, type that rule's name in the field. If multiple rules are
being evaluated, type the rules into the field using a set of logical
operators to describe the rules in relation to each other:
.
.
.
& - the AND operator. A node must satisfy rules on both sides of
this operator for the description (or that section of a description)
to be evaluated as true.
| - the OR operator. A device needs to satisfy only one rule on
either side of this operator for the description (or that section of a
description) to be evaluated as true.
( and ) - grouping operators. This breaks the description into a
subsection contained within the parentheses. The section within
the parentheses is evaluated before the rest of the description is
compared to the node. Parenthetical groups can be nested
inside other parenthetical groups.
Example1: If you want to describe devices that belong to the
engineering department, create a rule that says Department =
Engineering. This will become Rule0. Type Rule0 in the Short
Expression field.
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Example 2: If you want to describe a group of devices that belong
to the engineering department or are located in Philadelphia, and
specify that all of the machines must have 1 GB of memory, you
must create three rules. Department = Engineering (Rule0)
Location = Philadelphia (Rule1) Memory = 1GB (Rule2).These
rules must be arranged in relation to each other. Since the device
can either belong to the engineering department or be located in
Philadelphia, use the OR operator, |, to join the two: Rule0 |
Rule1. Make this comparison first by enclosing it parentheses:
(Rule0 | Rule1). Since the devices must both satisfy this
comparison AND contain 1GB of memory, use the AND
connector, &, to join this section with Rule2: (Rule0 | Rule1) &
Rule2. Type this final expression in the Short Expression field.
Note: You should have a space before and after operators & and |.
Otherwise, the Short Expression field may return to the default
expression, that is, Rule0 & Rule1 & Rule2 and so on, when you
delete any rule from the table.
.
To remove a row from the table, select the row, and then click the
Remove Row icon
.
.
To see the list of devices whose parameters follow the rules you
have defined, click View Devices.
6. Click Validate when a description has been written in the Short
Expression field. If the description is formed incorrectly, you will
receive a warning. If the description is formed correctly, a normalized
form of the expression appears in the Normalized Expression field.
7. Click View Devices to see what nodes satisfy this expression. A
Devices in Device Group Results window opens, displaying the
devices that will be grouped by the current expression. This can be
used to check if the description was correctly written. If not, you can
return to the rules table or the Short Expression field to make
adjustments.
8. Select the Create Full Access Policy for Group checkbox to create a
policy for this device group that allows access to all devices in the
group at all times with control permission.
9. To add another device group, click Apply to save this group, then
repeat these steps. Optional.
10. If you have finished adding device groups, click OK to save your
changes.
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Describe Method versus Select Method
Use the describe method when you want your group to be based on
some attribute of the node or devices, such as the categories and
elements. The advantage of the describe method is that when you add
more devices or nodes with the same attributes as described, they will
be pulled into the group automatically.
Use the select method when you just want to create a group of specific
nodes manually. New nodes and devices added to CC-SG are not pulled
into these groups automatically. You must manually add the new nodes
or devices to the group after you add them to CC-SG.
These two methods cannot be combined.
Once a group is created with one method, you must edit it using the
same method. Switching methods will overwrite the current group
settings.
Edit a Device Group
To edit a device group:
1. Choose Associations > Device Groups. The Device Groups Manager
window opens.
2. Existing device groups appear in the left panel. Select the Device
Group whose name you want to edit. The Device Group Details
panel appears.
3. Type a new name for the device group in the Group Name field.
Optional.
4. Edit the device group's included devices using the Select Device or
5. Click OK to save your changes.
Delete a Device Group
To delete a device group:
1. Choose Associations > Device Groups. The Device Groups Manager
window opens.
2. Existing device groups appear in the left panel. Select the device
group you want to delete. The Device Group Details panel appears.
3. Choose Groups > Delete.
4. The Delete Device Group panel appears. Click Delete.
5. Click Yes in the confirmation message that appears.
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Adding Devices with CSV File Import
You can add devices to CC-SG by importing a CSV file that contains the
values. You must have the Device, Port, and Node Management and CC
Setup and Control privileges to import and export devices.
You must be assigned a policy that gives you access to all relevant
devices and nodes. A full access policy for All Nodes and All Devices is
recommended.
Note: You cannot add P2SC devices with CSV file import.
Devices CSV File Requirements
The devices CSV file defines the devices, ports, and their details
required to add them to CC-SG.
For devices that support power strips connected to a port (SX, KX,
KX2, KSX2), configuring the port will configure the power strip.
If device ports are configured, CC-SG also adds a node with
out-of-band KVM or out-of-band Serial interface for each port.
To add blades, the blade server must be connected to a KX2 device
via a CIM. The KX2 device must either already be added to CC-SG,
or be included in the same CSV file.
Export a file from CC-SG to view the Comments, which include all
tags and parameters needed to create a valid CSV file. See Export
Follow the additional requirements for all CSV files. See Common
To add a device to the CSV file:
Column
number
Tag or value
Details
ADD
1
The first column for all tags is the
command ADD.
DEVICE
2
Enter the tag as shown.
Tags are not case sensitive.
Required field.
3
4
Device Type
Enter the device type as shown here:
KX, KX2, KSX, KSX2, KX101,
KX2-101, IP-Reach, SX, or PX
Device Name
Required field.
Device names cannot contain
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Column
number
Tag or value
Details
spaces or certain special characters.
Dominion PX device names cannot
include periods. Upon import,
periods are converted to hyphens.
5
6
7
8
IP Address or Hostname
Username
Required field.
Required field.
Required field.
Password
Heartbeat
Default is configured in the Admin
Client in Administration >
Configuration > Device Settings tab.
9
TCP Port
Default is configured in the Admin
Client in Administration >
Configuration > Device Settings tab.
10
Configure All Ports
TRUE or FALSE
Default is TRUE for Dominion PX
devices.
Default is FALSE for all other device
types.
When set to TRUE, all ports are
configured and nodes with the
appropriate out-of-band interface are
created.
When set to FALSE, only ports that
have a corresponding ADD
DEVICE-PORT record in the CSV
file are configured.
11
12
Allow Direct Access
Description
TRUE or FALSE
Default is FALSE.
This setting is for SX and KX2
version 2.2 or later devices only.
Optional.
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To add a port to the CSV file:
Use the DEVICE-PORT tag only if you add a device with Configure All
Ports set to FALSE, and you want to specify ports individually. The ports
you add must be un-configured in CC-SG when you import the CSV file.
Column
number
Tag or value
Details
ADD
1
The first column for all tags is the
command ADD.
DEVICE-PORT
2
Enter the tag as shown. Tags are not
case sensitive.
3
4
Device Name
Port Type
Required field.
Required field.
Enter the port type as shown here:
KVM
SERIAL
OUTLET or POWER
Use "OUTLET" or "POWER" for
configuring outlets on a PX device.
5
6
Port or Outlet Number
Port or Outlet Name
Required field.
Optional. If left blank, a default name
or the name already assigned at the
device level will be used.
7
Node Name
For KVM and Serial ports, enter a
name for the node that is created
when this port is configured.
To add a blade to the CSV file:
Column
number
Tag or value
Details
ADD
1
The first column for all tags is the
command ADD.
DEVICE-BLADE
2
Enter the tag as shown.
Tags are not case sensitive.
Required field.
3
4
5
Device Name
Port Number
Blade Number
Required field.
Required field.
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Column
number
Tag or value
Details
6
Blade Name
Optional. If left blank, the name
assigned at the device level is used.
If a name is entered in the CSV file, it
will be copied to the device level.
7
Node Name
Enter a name for the node that will
be created when this blade is
configured.
To add a tiered KVM switch connected to a KX2:
KX2 ports with tiered KVM switches connected must be imported as type
"KVM".
Column
number
Tag or value
Details
ADD
1
The first column for all tags is the
command ADD.
DEVICE-KVMSWITCHPORT
2
Enter the tag as shown.
Tags are not case sensitive.
Required field.
3
4
Device Name
Port Number
The port that the KVM Switch is
connected to. Required field.
5
6
KVM Switch Port Number
KVM Switch Port Name
Required field.
Optional. If left blank, the name
assigned at the device level is used.
If a name is entered in the CSV file, it
will be copied to the device level.
7
Node Name
Enter a name for the node that will
be created when this KVM Switch
port is configured.
To assign a category and element to a device to the CSV file:
Categories and elements must already be created in CC-SG.
You can assign multiple elements of the same category to a device in the
CSV file.
Column
number
Tag or value
Details
ADD
1
The first column for all tags is the
command ADD.
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Column
number
Tag or value
Details
DEVICE-CATEGORYELEME
NT
2
Enter the tag as shown.
Tags are not case sensitive.
Required field.
3
4
5
Device Name
Category Name
Element Name
Required field.
Required field.
Sample Devices CSV File
ADD,DEVICE,DOMINIONKX2,Lab-Test,192.168.50.123,STLab
KVM, username, password,,,,
ADD, DEVICE-PORT, Lab-Test, KVM, 1, Mail Server, Mail
Server
ADD,DEVICE-PORT,Lab-Test,KVM,2,DNSServer,DNSServer
ADD, DEVICE-PORT, Lab-Test, KVM, 3
ADD, DEVICE-PORT, Lab-Test, KVM, 4
ADD, DEVICE-CATEGORYELEMENT, Lab-Test, Location, Rack17
Import Devices
Once you've created the CSV file, validate it to check for errors then
import it.
Duplicate records are skipped and are not added.
To import devices:
1. Choose Administration > Import > Import Devices.
2. Click Browse and select the CSV file to import. Click Open.
3. Click Validate. The Analysis Report area shows the file contents.
.
If the file is not valid, an error message appears. Click OK and
look at the Problems area of the page for a description of the
problems with the file. Click Save to File to save the problems
list. Correct your CSV file and then try to validate it again. See
4. Click Import.
5. Check the Actions area to see the import results. Items that imported
successfully show in green text. Items that failed import show in red
text. Items that failed import because a duplicate item already exists
or was already imported also show in red text.
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6. To view more import results details, check the Audit Trail report. See
Export Devices
The export file contains comments at the top that describe each item in
the file. The comments can be used as instructions for creating a file for
importing.
Note: P2SC devices are not exported.
To export devices:
1. Choose Administration > Export > Export Devices.
2. Click Export to File.
3. Type a name for the file and choose the location where you want to
save it
4. Click Save.
Upgrading a Device
You can upgrade a device when a new versions of device firmware is
available.
Important: Check the Compatibility Matrix to make sure the new
device firmware version is compatible with your CC-SG firmware
version. If you need to upgrade both CC-SG and a device or group
of devices, perform the CC-SG upgrade first, and then perform the
device upgrade.
To upgrade a device:
1. Click the Devices tab and select a device from the Devices tree.
2. Choose Devices > Device Manager > Upgrade Device.
3. Firmware Name: Select the appropriate firmware from the list.
Raritan or your reseller will provide this information.
4. Click OK to upgrade the device.
.
.
Upgrading SX and KX devices takes about 20 minutes.
If the firmware version of the device is not compatible with
CC-SG, a message appears. Click Yes to upgrade the device.
Click No to cancel the upgrade.
5. A message appears. Click Yes to restart the device. A message
appears when the device has been upgraded.
6. To ensure that your browser loads all upgraded files, close your
browser window, and then login to CC-SG in a new browser window.
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Backing Up a Device Configuration
You can back up all user configuration and system configuration files for
a selected device. If anything happens to the device, you can restore the
previous configurations from CC-SG using the backup file created.
The maximum number of backup files that can be stored on CC-SG is 3
per device. If you need more backups, you can save a backup file to your
network then delete it from CC-SG. Or, you can opt to allow CC-SG to
delete the oldest backup file for you. This option will appear as an alert
when you attempt to do a fourth backup. See Restore All Configuration
Each device may back up different components of the configuration. See
the User Guide for the device you want to back up for details.
Note: When you back up an SX 3.0.1 device, attached PowerStrip
configurations are not backed up. If you restore the SX 3.0.1 device from
the backup, you must reconfigure the PowerStrips.
To backup a device configuration:
1. Click the Devices tab and select the device you want to back up.
2. Choose Devices > Device Manager > Configuration > Backup.
3. Type a name in the Backup name field to identify this backup.
4. Type a short description of the backup in the Description field.
Optional.
5. Click OK to back up the device configuration. A message appears
when the device configuration has been backed up.
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Restoring Device Configurations
The following device types allow you to restore a full backup of the
device configuration.
KX
KSX
KX101
SX
IP-Reach
KX2, KSX2, and KX2-101 devices allow you to choose which
components of a backup you want to restore to the device.
Protected: The entire content of the selected backup file, except the
network settings (personality package) and, for KX2 devices, the port
configuration settings, will be restored to the device. You can use the
Protected option to restore a backup of one device to another device
of the same model (KX2, KSX2, and KX2-101 only).
Full: The entire content of the selected backup file will be restored to
the device.
Custom: Allows you to restore Device Setting, User and User Group
Data Settings, or both.
Restore a Device Configuration (KX, KSX, KX101, SX, IP-Reach)
You can restore a full backup configuration to KX, KSX, KX101, SX, and
IP-Reach devices.
To restore a full backup device configuration:
1. Click the Devices tab and select the device you want to restore to a
backup configuration.
2. Choose Devices > Device Manager > Configuration > Restore.
3. In the Available Backups table, select the backup configuration you
want to restore to the device.
4. Click OK.
5. Click Yes to restart the device. A message appears when all data
has been restored.
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Restore All Configuration Data Except Network Settings to a KX2,
KSX2, or KX2-101 Device
The Protected restore option allows you to restore all configuration data
in a backup file, except network settings, to a KX2, KSX2, or KX2-101
device. You can use the Protected option to restore a backup of one
device to another device of the same model (KX2, KSX2, and KX2-101
only).
To restore all configuration data except network settings to a
KX2, KSX2, or KX2-101 device:
1. Click the Devices tab and select the device you want to restore to a
backup configuration.
2. Choose Devices > Device Manager > Configuration > Restore.
3. In the Available Backups table, select the backup configuration you
want to restore to the device.
4. Restore Type: select Protected.
5. Click OK.
6. Click Yes to restart the device. A message appears when all user
and system configuration data has been restored.
Restore Only Device Settings or User and User Group Data to a
KX2, KSX2, or KX2-101 Device
The Custom restore option allows you restore Device Settings, User and
User Group Data, or both.
To restore only device settings or user and user group data to a
KX2, KSX2, or KX2-101 device:
1. Click the Devices tab and select the device you want to restore to a
backup configuration.
2. Choose Devices > Device Manager > Configuration > Restore.
3. In the Available Backups table, select the backup configuration you
want to restore to the device.
4. Restore Type: select Custom.
5. Restore Options: select the components you want to restore to the
device: Device Settings, User and User Group Data.
6. Click OK.
7. Click Yes to restart the device. A message appears when data has
been restored.
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Restore All Configuration Data to a KX2, KSX2, or KX2-101 Device
The Full restore option allows you to restore all configuration data in a
backup file to a KX2, KSX2, or KX2-101 device.
To restore all configuration data to a KX2, KSX2, or KX2-101
device:
1. Click the Devices tab and select the device you want to restore to a
backup configuration.
2. Choose Devices > Device Manager > Configuration > Restore.
3. In the Available Backups table, select the backup configuration you
want to restore to the device.
4. Restore Type: select Full.
5. Click OK.
6. Click Yes to restart the device. A message appears when all user
and system configuration data has been restored.
Save, Upload, and Delete Device Backup Files
You can save the device backup files in the Restore Device
Configuration page to a location on your network or local machine. If you
need to make space for new backups to be stored on CC-SG, you can
delete device backup files. You can also upload device backup files
saved on your network back to CC-SG to use them to restore a device
configuration.
Save a device backup file from CC-SG:
1. Click the Devices tab and select a device.
2. Choose Devices > Device Manager > Configuration > Restore.
3. Select the device backup file you want to save. Click Save to File.
4. Navigate to the location where you want to save the file. Click Save.
Delete a device backup file from CC-SG:
1. Click the Devices tab and select a device.
2. Choose Devices > Device Manager > Configuration > Restore.
3. Select the device backup file you want to delete. Click Delete.
4. Click Yes to confirm.
Upload a device backup file to CC-SG:
1. Click the Devices tab and select a device.
2. Choose Devices > Device Manager > Configuration > Restore.
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3. Click Upload. Navigate to and select the device backup file. The file
type is .rfp. Click Open.
The device backup file uploads to CC-SG and appears in the page.
Copying Device Configuration
The following device types allow you to copy configurations from one
device to one or more other devices.
SX
KX2
KSX2
KX2-101
Configuration can be copied only between the same models with the
same number of ports. For example, you can copy configuration from
one KX2-864 device to other KX2-864 devices only.
The Copy Configuration command copies all configuration data except
for network settings (personality package), and for KX2 devices, the port
configuration settings. Device Settings, and User and User Group Data
are all copied in this process.
To copy a device configuration:
1. Click the Devices tab and select the device whose configuration you
wish to copy to other devices from the Devices tree.
2. Choose Devices > Device Manager > Configuration > Copy
Configuration.
3. Select the configuration-copying method.
.
.
To copy current configuration data, select Copy From Device.
To copy the configuration data in a backup file previously saved
on CC-SG, select Copy From Backup File and then select the file
from the drop-down list. If no backup file is available, this option
is disabled.
4. Click the Device Group drop-down arrow and select a device group
from the list. All devices of the selected device group display in the
Available column.
5. Highlight the devices to which you want to copy this configuration in
the Available column, and then click the right arrow to move them to
the Selected column. The left arrow moves selected devices out of
the Selected column.
6. Click OK to copy the configuration to the devices in the Selected
column.
7. When the Restart message appears, click Yes to restart the device.
A message appears when the device configuration has been copied.
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Restarting a Device
Use the Restart Device function to restart a device.
To restart a device
1. Click the Devices tab and select the device you want to restart.
2. Choose Devices > Device Manager > Restart Device.
3. Click OK to restart the device.
4. Click Yes to confirm that all users accessing the device will be
logged off.
Pinging the Device
You can ping a device to determine if the device is available in your
network.
To ping a device:
1. Click the Devices tab and select the device you want to ping.
2. Choose Devices > Device Manager > Ping Device. The Ping Device
screen appears, showing the result of the ping.
Pausing CC-SG's Management of a Device
You can pause a device to temporarily suspend CC-SG control of it
without losing any of the configuration data stored within CC-SG.
To schedule a task that pauses or resumes devices, see Schedule a
To pause CC-SG management of a device:
1. Click the Devices tab and select the device for which you want to
pause CC-SG management.
2. Choose Devices > Device Manager > Pause Management. The
device's icon in the Device Tree will indicate the device's paused
state.
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Resuming Management of a Device
You can resume CC-SG management of a paused device to bring it back
under CC-SG control.
To resume CC-SG's management of a paused device:
1. Click the Devices tab and select the paused device from the Devices
tree.
2. Choose Devices > Device Manager > Resume Management. The
device icon in the Device Tree will indicate the device's active state.
Pause and Resume Management of Devices Using a Scheduled Task
To pause or resume multiple devices or device groups at once, schedule
a task to perform the operation on the group of devices sequentially.
The Pause/Resume Device Management task does not apply to blade
chassis attached to managed devices, power strips attached to managed
devices, and managed power strips.
When the task runs, it will be logged as successful if all device
operations succeed. The task is logged as successful with exceptions if
the task completes, but some device operations fail even after the
allowed number of retries are attempted. The task is logged as failed if
all device operations fail.
To bulk pause and resume devices using a scheduled task:
1. Choose Administration > Tasks. See Schedule a Task (on page
280) for details on creating a new task, and completing the Main,
Recurrence, Retry, and Notification tabs.
.
Recurrence: The recurrence intervals are limited to hours and
days.
.
Retry: CC-SG will only retry the operation on devices that fail to
pause or resume.
2. In the Task Data tab, select Pause/Resume Device Management in
the Task Operation field.
3. Select Pause Management or Resume Management. If you need to
perform both tasks, schedule a task for each, and coordinate the
timing between the 2 tasks.
4. In the Interval (seconds) field, select the number of seconds you
want CC-SG to delay after completing one operation before starting
the next operation.
5. Select the Skip Device if Restart Required checkbox if you want
CC-SG to skip the pause or resume operation for any devices
selected that would require a restart.
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6. Select the devices to include in the task by selecting a device group
from the Device Group drop-down list. Select the devices to include
in the Available list, then use the arrow buttons to move the devices
to the Selected list. Devices in the Selected list will be included in the
pause or resume operation.
.
Any devices selected that would require a restart will be skipped
when the task runs, if you have selected the Skip Device if
Restart Required checkbox.
7. Click OK.
Device Power Manager
Use the Device Power Manager to view the status of a PowerStrip
device (including voltage, current, and temperature) and to manage all
power outlets on the PowerStrip device. Device Power Manager provides
a PowerStrip-centric view of its outlets.
Before using the Device Power Manager, a physical connection must be
made between a PowerStrip and a Dominion SX or Dominion KSX unit.
When you add the PowerStrip device, you must define which Raritan
device is providing the connection. This will associate it with the SX
serial port or the KSX dedicated power port that is providing
management of the PowerStrip.
To view the device power manager:
1. In the Devices tab, select a PowerStrip device.
2. Choose Devices > Device Power Manager.
3. The outlets are listed in the Outlets Status panel. You may have to
scroll to view all outlets.
.
Select On or Off from the drop-down list for each outlet to power
ON or power OFF the outlet.
.
Select Recycle from the drop-down list to restart the device
connected to the outlet.
Launching a Device's Administrative Page
If available for the device selected, the Launch Admin command
provides access to the device's administrator interface.
To launch a device's administrative page:
1. Click the Devices tab and select the device whose administrator
interface you want to launch.
2. Choose Devices > Device Manager > Launch Admin. The
administrator interface for the selected device appears.
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Disconnecting Users
Administrators can terminate any user's session on a device. This
includes users who are performing any kind of operation on a device,
such as connecting to ports, backing up the configuration of a device,
restoring a device's configuration, or upgrading the firmware of a device.
Firmware upgrades and device configuration backups and restores are
allowed to complete before the user's session with the device is
terminated. All other operations will be terminated immediately.
For Dominion SX devices only, you can disconnect users who are
directly logged into the device as well as those who are connected to the
device via CC-SG.
To disconnect users from a device:
1. Click the Devices tab and select the device from which you want to
disconnect users.
2. Choose Devices > Device Manager > Disconnect Users.
3. Select the users whose session you want to disconnect in the
Disconnect users table.
4. Click Disconnect to disconnect the users from the device.
Special Access to Paragon II System Devices
Paragon II System Controller (P2-SC)
Paragon II System Integration users can add their P2-SC devices to the
CC-SG Devices tree and configure them via the P2-SC Admin
application from within CC-SG. See Raritan's Paragon II System
Controller User Guide for details on using P2-SC Admin.
After adding the Paragon System device (the Paragon System includes
the P2-SC device, connected UMT units, and connected IP-Reach units)
to CC-SG, it appears in the Devices tree.
To access Paragon II System Controller from CC-SG:
1. Click the Device tab, and then select the Paragon II System
Controller.
2. Choose Devices > Device Manager > Launch Admin to launch the
Paragon II System Controller application in a new browser window.
You can configure the PII UMT units.
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IP-Reach and UST-IP Administration
You can perform administrative diagnostics on IP-Reach and UST-IP
devices connected to your Paragon System setup directly from the
CC-SG interface.
After adding the Paragon System device to CC-SG, it appears in the
Devices tree.
To access Remote User Station Administration:
1. Click the Devices tab, and then select the Paragon II System
Controller.
2. Choose Devices > Device Manager > Launch User Station Admin.
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Chapter 7 Managed Powerstrips
There are three ways to configure power control using powerstrips in
CC-SG.
1. All supported Raritan-brand powerstrips can be connected to another
Raritan device and added to CC-SG as a Powerstrip device.
Raritan-brand powerstrips include Dominion PX and RPC
powerstrips. Check the Compatibility Matrix for supported versions.
To configure this type of managed powerstrip in CC-SG, you must
know to which Raritan device the powerstrip is physically connected.
See Configuring Powerstrips That Are Managed by Another
2. Dominion PX powerstrips can be connected directly to the IP
network and added to CC-SG as a PX device. If you have PX
powerstrips connected directly to the IP network, they do not need to
be connected to another Raritan device.
3. Multi-vendor support of PDUs is available by configuration of a
Raritan’s Power IQ service interface. See Power Control of Power
With all methods, you must add Managed Powerstrip interfaces to nodes
to create power associations between the outlets and the nodes they
power. See Interfaces for Managed Powerstrip Connections (on page
130).
Special Note about Dominion PX
Regardless of which method you choose to configure a PX, you should
configure all power associations using a single method, that is, as a
powerstrip of the managed device or as a PX device, but not both. If the
Dominion PX is managed by Power IQ, you can create a Power Control -
Managed Power Strip interface or a Power Control – Power IQ Proxy
interface for a node but not both.
In addition, you can connect the PX to a managing device and configure
power associations, and also connect the same PX device to the IP
network so that you can use the PX web client to view and collect power
data. See the Raritan Dominion PX User Guide, located in the Support
section of the Raritan website under Firmware and Documentation.
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Configuring Powerstrips that are Managed by Another Device in CC-SG
In CC-SG, managed powerstrips can be connected to one of the
following devices:
Dominion KX
Dominion KX2
Dominion KX2-101
Dominion SX 3.0
Dominion SX 3.1
Dominion KSX
Dominion KSX2
Paragon II/Paragon II System Controller (P2SC)
Power IQ - See Power Control of Power IQ IT Devices (on page
You must know which Raritan device the managed powerstrip is
connected to physically.
Note: You can also have a Dominion PX powerstrip that is connected to
your IP network, but not connected to any other Raritan device. See
control for these powerstrips.
To configure managed powerstrips in CC-SG:
1. Complete all physical connections between the device, the
powerstrip, and the nodes that are powered by the powerstrip. See
the RPC Quick Setup Guide, Dominion PX Quick Setup Guide, and
CC-SG Deployment Guide for details on physical connections
between powerstrips, devices, and nodes.
2. Add the managing device to CC-SG. The procedure varies for
different Raritan devices. See the section that corresponds to the
device the powerstrip is connected to:
.
.
.
Configuring PowerStrips Connected to KX, KX2, KX2-101,
Configuring PowerStrips Connected to SX 3.0 and KSX (on
page 96)
3. Configure outlets. See Configuring Outlets on a PowerStrip (on
4. Associate each outlet with the node that it powers. See Interfaces
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Configuring PowerStrips Connected to KX, KX2, KX2-101, KSX2, and P2SC
CC-SG automatically detects PowerStrips connected to KX, KX2,
KX2-101, KSX2, and P2SC devices. You can perform the following tasks
in CC-SG to configure and manage PowerStrips connected to these
devices.
Add a PowerStrip Device Connected to a KX, KX2, KX2-101,
Move a KX, KX2, KX2-101, KSX2, or P2SC's PowerStrip to a
Delete a PowerStrip Connected to a KX, KX2, KX2-101, KSX2, or
Add a PowerStrip Device Connected to a KX, KX2, KX2-101, KSX2,
or P2SC Device
When you add a KX, KX2, KX2-101, KSX2, or P2SC device that is
connected to a PowerStrip to CC-SG, the PowerStrip is added
automatically. The PowerStrip will appear in the Devices tab, beneath
the device to which it is connected.
Next Steps:
1. Configure outlets. See Configuring Outlets on a PowerStrip (on
2. Associate each outlet with the node that it powers. See Interfaces
Move a KX, KX2, KX2-101, KSX2, or P2SC's PowerStrip to a
Different Port
When you physically move a PowerStrip from one KX, KX2, KX2-101,
KSX2, or P2SC device or port to another KX, KX2, KX2-101, KSX2, or
P2SC device or port, CC-SG automatically detects the PowerStrip and
updates its association to the correct device. You do not have to add the
PowerStrip to CC-SG separately.
Note: When you physically remove a PowerStrip from a P2SC port but
do not connect it to another port, CC-SG does not remove the
PowerStrip from the old port. You must perform a partial or full database
reset of the UMT to which the PowerStrip is connected to remove the
PowerStrip from the Devices tab. See the Raritan P2SC User Guide.
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Delete a PowerStrip Connected to a KX, KX2, KX2-101, KSX2, or
P2SC Device
You cannot delete a PowerStrip connected to a KX, KX2, KX2-101,
KSX2, or P2SC device from CC-SG. You must physically disconnect the
PowerStrip from the device to delete the PowerStrip from CC-SG. When
you physically disconnect the PowerStrip from the device, the PowerStrip
and all configured outlets disappear from the Devices tab.
Configuring PowerStrips Connected to SX 3.0 and KSX
You can perform the following tasks in CC-SG to configure and manage
PowerStrips connected to SX 3.0 or KSX devices.
Note: PowerStrips must be physically connected to the Power Port of a
KSX device.
Add a PowerStrip Connected to an SX 3.0 or KSX device (on
page 96)
Delete a PowerStrip Connected to an SX 3.0 or KSX Device (on
page 97)
Change a PowerStrip's Device or Port Association (SX 3.0, KSX)
(on page 97)
Add a PowerStrip Connected to an SX 3.0 or KSX device
1. Add the SX 3.0 or KSX device to CC-SG. See Add a KVM or Serial
2. Choose Devices > Device Manager > Add Device.
3. Click the Device type drop-down menu and select PowerStrip.
4. Type a name for the PowerStrip in the Power Strip Name field. Hold
your cursor over the field to see the number of characters allowed in
the name. Spaces are not permitted.
5. Click the Number of Outlets drop-down menu and select the number
of outlets this PowerStrip contains.
6. Click the Managing Device drop-down menu and select the SX 3.0 or
KSX device that is connected to this power strip.
7. Click the Managing Port drop-down menu and select the port on the
SX 3.0 or KSX device to which this power strip is connected.
8. Type a short description of this PowerStrip in the Description field.
Optional.
9. Select Configure All Outlets if you want to automatically add each
outlet on this PowerStrip device to the Devices tab. If you don't
configure all outlets now, you can configure them later. See
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10. For each Category listed, click the Element drop-down menu and
select the element you want to apply to the device. Select the blank
item in the Element field for each Category you do not want to use.
Optional.
11. When you are done configuring this PowerStrip, click Apply to add
this device and open a new blank Add Device screen that allows you
to continue adding devices, or click OK to add this Power Strip
without continuing to a new Add Device screen.
Next Steps:
1. Configure outlets. See Configuring Outlets on a PowerStrip (on
2. Associate each outlet with the node that it powers. See Interfaces
Delete a PowerStrip Connected to an SX 3.0 or KSX Device
You can visually delete a powerstrip connected to an SX 3.0, KSX, or
P2SC device even if the powerstrip is still physically connected. If you
physically disconnect a powerstrip from the SX 3.0, KSX, or P2SC
device with which it is associated, the powerstrip still appears in the
Devices tab beneath that device. To remove it from display, you must
delete the powerstrip.
1. In the Devices tab, select the PowerStrip you want to delete.
2. Choose Devices > Device Manager > Delete Device.
3. Click OK to delete the PowerStrip. A message appears when the
PowerStrip has been deleted. The PowerStrip icon is removed from
the Devices tab.
Change a PowerStrip's Device or Port Association (SX 3.0, KSX)
If a PowerStrip is physically moved from one SX 3.0 or KSX device or
port to another SX 3.0 or KSX device or port, you must change the
association in the PowerStrip Profile in CC-SG.
1. In the Devices tab, select the PowerStrip that has been moved.
2. Click the Managing Device drop-down menu, and then select the SX
3.0 or KSX device that is connected to this powerstrip.
3. Click the Managing Port drop-down menu, and then select the port
on the SX 3.0 or KSX device to which this powerstrip is connected.
4. Click OK.
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Configuring Powerstrips Connected to SX 3.1
You can perform the following tasks in CC-SG to configure and manage
Powerstrips connected to SX 3.1 devices.
Add a Powerstrip Connected to an SX 3.1 Device
The procedure for adding a powerstrip connected to an SX 3.1 device
varies, based on whether the SX 3.1 device has been added to CC-SG.
If the PowerStrip is connected to the SX 3.1 device and the device has not
yet been added to CC-SG:
1. Add the SX 3.1 device to CC-SG. See Add a KVM or Serial Device
2. CCSG detects the PowerStrip and adds it automatically. The
PowerStrip will appear in the Devices tab beneath the SX 3.1 device
to which it is connected.
If the SX 3.1 device has already been added to CC-SG and the PowerStrip is
connected to the device later:
1. Add the SX 3.1 device to CC-SG. See Add a KVM or Serial Device
2. Configure the ports of the SX 3.1 device. See Configuring Ports (on
3. In the Devices tab, select the SX 3.1 device to which the PowerStrip
is connected.
4. Click the + next to the device icon to expand the list of ports.
5. Right-click the SX 3.1 port to which the PowerStrip is connected, and
select Add Powerstrip from the pop-up menu.
6. Enter the number of outlets that the PowerStrip contains, and then
click OK.
Next Steps:
1. Configure outlets. See Configuring Outlets on a PowerStrip (on
2. Associate each outlet with the node that it powers. See Interfaces
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Move an SX 3.1's Powerstrip to a Different Port
When you physically move a Powerstrip from one SX 3.1 device or port
to another SX 3.1 device or port, you must delete the Powerstrip from the
old SX 3.1 port and add it to the new SX 3.1 port. See Delete a
Delete a Powerstrip Connected to an SX 3.1 Device
You can visually delete a powerstrip connected to an SX 3.1 device even
if the powerstrip is still physically connected. If you physically disconnect
the powerstrip from the SX 3.1 device with which it is associated, the
powerstrip still appears in the Devices tab beneath that device. To
remove it from display, you must delete the powerstrip.
To delete a powerstrip connected to an SX 3.1 device:
1. In the Devices tab, select the powerstrip you want to delete.
2. Choose Devices > Device Manager, Delete Device.
3. Click OK to delete the powerstrip. A message appears when the
powerstrip has been deleted. The powerstrip icon is removed from
the Devices tab.
Configuring Outlets on a Powerstrip
Before associating Powerstrip outlets with nodes, you must configure the
outlets by adding the Managed Powerstrip interface to the node. See
To configure outlets from the PowerStrip profile:
1. In the Devices tab, click the + next to the device that is connected to
the PowerStrip.
2. Select the PowerStrip whose outlets you want to configure.
3. In the Device Profile: PowerStrip screen, select the Outlets tab.
4. Select the checkbox for each outlet you want to configure, and then
click OK.
The outlets will appear beneath the PowerStrip icon in the Devices tab.
To configure outlets from the Configure Ports screen:
1. In the Devices tab, click the + next to the device that is connected to
the PowerStrip.
2. Select the PowerStrip whose outlets you want to configure.
3. Choose Devices > Port Manager > Configure Ports.
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.
.
To configure multiple outlets with the default names shown in the
screen, select the checkbox for each outlet you want to
configure, and then click OK to configure each outlet with the
default name.
To configure each outlet individually, click the Configure button
next to the outlet, and then type a name for the outlet in the Port
name field. Click OK to configure the port.
To delete an outlet:
1. In the Devices tab, click the + next to the device that is connected to
the PowerStrip.
2. Click the + next to the PowerStrip.
3. Choose Devices > Port Manager > Delete Ports.
4. Select the checkbox for each outlet you want to delete, and then
click OK to delete the outlet.
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Chapter 8 Nodes, Node Groups, and Interfaces
This section covers how to view, configure, and edit nodes and their
associated interfaces, and how to create node groups. Connecting to
nodes is covered briefly. See Raritan's CommandCenter Secure
Gateway User Guide for details on connecting to nodes.
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Service Accounts...................................................................................106
Pinging a Node......................................................................................124
Using Chat.............................................................................................138
Nodes and Interfaces Overview
About Nodes
Each node represents a target that is accessible through CC-SG, via
either In-Band (direct IP) or Out-of Band (connected to a Raritan device)
methods. For example, a node can be a server in a rack connected to a
Raritan KVM over IP device, a server with an HP iLO card, a PC on the
network running VNC, or a piece of networking infrastructure with a
remote serial management connection.
You can manually add nodes to CC-SG after you have added the
devices to which they are connected. Nodes can also be created
automatically by selecting the Configure all ports checkbox on the Add
Device screen when you are adding a device. This option allows CC-SG
to automatically add all device ports, and add a node and an out-of-band
KVM or serial interface for each port. You can edit these nodes, ports,
and interfaces at any time.
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Node Names
Node names must be unique. CC-SG will prompt you with options if you
attempt to manually add a node with an existing node name. When
CC-SG automatically adds nodes, a numbering system ensures that
node names are unique.
for name lengths.
About Interfaces
In CC-SG, nodes are accessed through interfaces. You must add at least
one interface to each new node. You can add different types of
interfaces to provide different kinds of access, such as Out-of-Band KVM
or serial, power control, In-Band SSH/RSA/VNC, DRAC/RSA/ILO, web,
or Telnet access, depending on the node type.
A node can have multiple interfaces, but only one out-of-band serial or
KVM interface. For example, a Windows Server may have an
out-of-band KVM interface for the keyboard, mouse, and monitor ports,
and a power interface to manage the outlet to which the server is
connected.
Some interfaces only work in Direct mode even though you configure
CC-SG to use Proxy mode. These interfaces include ILO, RSA, Microsoft
RDP, DRAC, Web Browser and VMware Viewer. Java RDP interfaces
can be used in proxy mode. See About Connection Modes (on page
250).
Viewing Nodes
In CC-SG, you can view all nodes in the Nodes tab and select a node to
view its specific Node Profile.
Nodes Tab
When you click the Nodes tab, all nodes to which you have access
appear in a tree structure.
Nodes are displayed alphabetically by name or grouped by their
availability status. Nodes grouped by availability status are sorted
alphabetically within their availability grouping. To switch between sorting
methods, right-click the tree, click Node Sorting Options, then click By
Node Name or By Node Status.
on viewing the Nodes tab in different ways.
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Node Profile
Click a Node in the Nodes tab to open the Node Profile page. The Node
Profile page includes tabs that contain information about the node.
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Interfaces tab
The Interfaces tab contains all the node's interfaces. You can add, edit,
and delete interfaces on this tab, and select the default interface. Nodes
that support virtual media include an additional column that shows
whether virtual media is enabled or disabled.
Associations tab
The Associations tab contains all categories and elements assigned to
the node. You can change the associations by making different
selections.
Location & Contacts tab
The Location & Contacts tab contains information about a device's
location and contact information, such as phone numbers, that you may
need when working on a device. You can change the information in the
fields by typing in new information.
Notes tab
The Notes tab contains a tool that enables users to leave notes for about
a device for other users to read. All notes display in the tab with the date,
username, and IP address of the user who added the note.
If you have the Device, Port, and Node Management privilege, you can
clear all notes from the node profile. Click the Clear button.
Audit tab
You can view the reasons that a node was accessed in the Audit tab.
Users must enter a reason for access before connecting to a node when
node auditing has been enabled for the user group.
The Audit tab is hidden if the feature is disabled, or if no reasons for
access have been entered.
Control System Data tab
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Control system server nodes, such as VMware's Virtual Center, include
the Control System Data tab. The Control System Data tab contains
information from the control system server that is refreshed when the tab
opens. You can access a topology view of the virtual infrastructure, link
to associated node profiles, or connect to the control system and open
the Summary tab.
Virtual Host Data tab
Virtual host nodes, such as VMware's ESX servers, include the Virtual
Host Data tab. The Virtual Host Data tab contains information from the
virtual host server that is refreshed when the tab opens. You can access
a topology view of the virtual infrastructure, link to associated node
profiles, or connect to the virtual host and open the Summary tab. If you
have Device, Port, and Node Management permission, you can Reboot
and Force Reboot the virtual host server.
Virtual Machine Data tab
Virtual machine nodes, such as VMware's Virtual Machines, include the
Virtual Machine Data tab. The Virtual Machine Data tab contains
information from the virtual machine that is refreshed when the tab
opens. You can access a topology view of the virtual infrastructure, link
to associated node profiles, or connect to the virtual host and open the
Summary tab.
Blades tab
Blade chassis nodes, such as IBM BladeCenter, include the Blades tab.
The Blades tab contains information about the blade servers residing in
the blade chassis.
Node and Interface Icons
For easier identification, nodes have different icons in the Nodes tree.
Hold the mouse pointer over an icon in the Nodes tree to view a tool tip
containing information about the node.
Icon
Meaning
Node available - the node has at least one interface that is
up.
Node unavailable - the node does not have an interface that
is up.
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Service Accounts
Service Accounts Overview
Service accounts are special login credentials that you can assign to
multiple interfaces. You can save time by assigning a service account to
a set of interfaces that often require a password change. You can update
the login credentials in the service account, and the change is reflected
in every interface that uses the service account.
Service accounts cannot be used for Out-of-Band interfaces or Managed
Powerstrip interfaces.
For DRAC, iLO, and RSA interfaces, the login credentials apply to
the embedded processor card, not the underlying OS.
For RDP, SSH, and Telnet interfaces, the login credentials apply to
the OS.
For VNC interfaces, the login credentials apply to the VNC server.
For Web Browser interfaces, the login credentials apply to the form
available at the URL specified in the interface.
To view service accounts:
Choose Nodes > Service Accounts. The Service Accounts page
opens.
Click the column header to sort the table by that attribute in
ascending order. Click the header again to sort the table in
descending order. Optional.
Field
Description
Service Account Name
This name is used to identify the service account in
the interface dialogs and in the Assign Service
Account page.
Username
This username is used as part of the login credentials
when the service account is assigned to an interface.
Password
This password is used as part of the login credentials
when the service account is assigned to an interface.
Retype Password
Description
This field is used to ensure the password is typed
correctly.
This description can contain any extra information you
want to add about the service account.
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Add, Edit, and Delete Service Accounts
To add a service account:
1. Choose Nodes > Service Accounts. The Service Accounts page
opens.
2. Click the Add Row icon
to add a row to the table.
3. Enter a name for this service account in the Service Account Name
field.
4. Enter the username in the Username field.
5. Enter the password in the Password field.
6. Re-type the password in the Retype Password field.
7. Enter a description of this service account in the Description field.
8. Click OK.
To edit a service account:
1. Choose Nodes > Service Accounts. The Service Accounts page
opens.
2. Find the service account you want to edit.
3. Edit the fields. You cannot edit the Service Account Name.
Note: CC-SG updates all interfaces that use the service account to
use the new login credentials when you change the username or
password.
4. Click OK.
To delete a service account:
1. Choose Nodes > Service Accounts. The Service Accounts page
opens.
2. Select the service account you want to delete.
3. Click the Delete Row button.
4. Click OK.
Change the Password for a Service Account
To change the password for a service account:
1. Choose Nodes > Service Accounts. The Service Accounts page
opens.
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2. Find the service account whose password you want to change.
3. Enter the new password in the Password field.
4. Re-type the password in the Retype Password field.
5. Click OK.
Note: CC-SG updates all interfaces that use the service account to use
the new login credentials when you change the username or password.
Assign Service Accounts to Interfaces
You can assign a service account to multiple interfaces. Each interface
that is assigned the service account uses the same login information for
connections.
CC-SG updates all interfaces that use the service account to use the
new login credentials when you change the username or password.
You can also select a service account when you configure an interface.
You must have the Device, Port, and Node Management privilege to
assign service accounts to interfaces. See Adding, Editing, and
To assign a service account to interfaces:
1. Choose Nodes > Assign Service Accounts. The Assign Service
Accounts page opens.
2. In the Service Account Name field, select the service account you
want to assign to the nodes.
3. In the Available list, select the interfaces you want to assign the
service account to. Use Ctrl+click or Shift+click to select multiple
interfaces at once.
Tip: Type a node name in the Find field to highlight it in the list. Type
* after a partial name to highlight all similar names in the list.
Click the column headers to sort the lists alphabetically.
4. Click Add to move the selected interfaces into the Selected list.
5. Click OK. The service account is assigned to all nodes in the
Selected list.
Note: CC-SG updates all interfaces that use the service account to use
the new login credentials when you change the username or password.
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Adding, Editing, and Deleting Nodes
Add a Node
To add a node to CC-SG:
1. Click the Nodes tab.
2. Choose Nodes > Add Node.
3. Type a name for the node in the Node Name field. All node names in
for details on CC-SG's rules for name lengths.
4. Type a short description for this node in the Description field.
Optional.
5. You must configure at least one interface. Click Add in the Interfaces
area of the Add Node screen to add an interface. See Add an
6. A list of Categories and Elements can be configured to better
describe and organize this node. See Associations, Categories,
.
For each Category listed, click the Element drop-down menu,
and then select the element you want to apply to the node from
the list.
Note: By default, CC-SG keeps default category names "System
Type" and "US States and territories" in English.
.
.
Select the blank item in the Element field for each Category you
do not want to use.
If you do not see the Category or Element values you want to
use, you can add them through the Associations menu. See
7. Click OK to save your changes. The node will be added to the node
list.
Important: If you move a blade chassis from one Dominion device
port to another Dominion device port, interfaces that were added to
the blade chassis node in CC-SG will be lost in CC-SG. All other
information will be retained.
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Nodes Created by Configuring Ports
When you configure the ports of a device, a node is created
automatically for each port. An interface is also created for each node.
When a node is automatically created, it is given the same name as the
port to which it is associated. If this node name already exists, an
extension is added to the node name. For example, Channel1(1). The
extension is the number in parentheses. This extension is not included
as part of the character count for the node name. If you edit the node
name, the new name will be restricted to the maximum number of
Edit a Node
You can edit a node to change its name, description, interfaces, default
interface, or associations.
To edit a node:
1. Click the Nodes tab, and then select the node you want to edit. The
Node Profile appears.
2. Edit the fields as needed.
3. Click OK to save your changes.
Note 1: Changing the node name of a blade chassis does not change its
chassis name. To modify the chassis name, edit it in the Device Profile
Note 2: Changing the node name of a Virtual Host or Virtual Control
System node also changes the name in the Virtualization table.
Delete a Node
Deleting a node removes it from the Nodes tab. The node will no longer
be available for users to access. When you delete a node, all interfaces,
associations, and associated ports are deleted.
To delete a node:
1. In the Nodes tab, select the node you want to delete.
2. Choose Nodes > Delete Node. The Delete Node screen appears.
3. Click OK to delete the node.
4. Click Yes to confirm that deleting the node also deletes all interfaces
and associated ports. A list of all deleted items appears when the
deletion is complete.
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Adding Location and Contacts to a Node Profile
Enter details about the location of the node, and contact information for
the people who administer or use the node.
To add location and contacts to a node profile:
1. Select a node in the Nodes tab. The Node Profile page opens.
2. Click the Location & Contacts tab.
3. Enter Location information.
.
.
.
Department: Maximum 64 characters.
Site: Maximum 64 characters.
Location: Maximum 128 characters.
4. Enter Contacts information.
.
Primary Contact Name and Secondary Contact Name: Maximum
64 characters.
.
Telephone Number and Cell Phone: Maximum 32 characters.
5. Click OK to save your changes.
Adding Notes to a Node Profile
You can use the Notes tab to add notes about a node for other users to
read. All notes appear in the tab with the date, username, and IP
address of the user who added the note.
If you have the Device, Port, and Node Management privilege, you can
clear all notes that appear in the Notes tab.
To add notes to the node profile:
1. Select a node in the Nodes tab. The Node Profile page opens.
2. Click the Notes tab.
3. Type your note in the New Note field.
4. Click Add. Your note appears in the Notes list.
To clear all notes:
1. Click the Notes tab.
2. Click Clear Notes.
3. Click Yes to confirm. All notes are deleted from the Notes tab.
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Configuring the Virtual Infrastructure in CC-SG
Terminology for Virtual Infrastructure
CC-SG uses the following terminology for virtual infrastructure
components.
Term
Definition
Example
Control System
The Control System is the managing server. The VMware's Virtual Center
Control System manages one or more Virtual
Hosts.
Virtual Host
The Virtual Host is the physical hardware that
contains one or more Virtual Machines.
VMware's ESX
Virtual Machine
A Virtual Machine is a virtual "server" that resides VMware's Virtual Machine or
on a Virtual Host. A Virtual Machine can be
relocated from one Virtual Host to a different
Virtual Host.
VM
VI Client interface Control system nodes and virtual host nodes have VMware's Virtual Infrastructure
a VI Client interface that provides access to the
virtualization system's infrastructure client
application.
Web Access
VMW Viewer
interface
Virtual machine nodes have a VMW Viewer
interface that provides access to the virtual
machine's viewer application.
VMware's Virtual Machine
Remote Console
VMW Power
interface
Virtual machine nodes have a VMW Power
interface that provides power control for the node
through CC-SG.
N/A
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Virtual Nodes Overview
You can configure your virtual infrastructure for access in CC-SG. The
Virtualization page offers two wizard tools, Add Control System wizard
and Add Virtual Host wizard, that help you add control systems, virtual
hosts, and their virtual machines properly.
Once you complete the configuration, all control systems, virtual hosts,
and virtual machines are available for access as nodes in CC-SG. Each
type of virtual node is configured with an interface for access and an
interface for power.
Control system nodes and virtual host nodes are configured with a VI
Client interface. The VI Client interface provides access to the
virtualization system's infrastructure client. For VMware control
centers, the VI Client interface provides access to the control center
server via VMware Virtual Infrastructure Web Access. For VMware
ESX servers, the VI Client interface provides access to the ESX
server via VMware Virtual Infrastructure Web Access.
Virtual machine nodes are configured with a VMW Viewer interface
and a VMW Power interface. The VMW Viewer interface provides
access to the virtual machine's viewer application. For VMware
virtual machines, the VMW Viewer interface provides access to the
virtual machine remote console. The VMW Power interface provides
power control for the node through CC-SG.
Beginning in CC-SG 5.0, the VMWare Remote Console's Devices
menu is accessible for vSphere 4.0 nodes accessed from CC-SG.
This allows connection of devices and images to the virtual node.
CC-SG cannot manage or access ESXi virtual nodes that use a
license for a free-trial version of the VMware product.
Add a Control System with Virtual Hosts and Virtual Machines
When you add a control system, a wizard guides you through adding the
virtual hosts and virtual machines included in the control system.
To add a control system with virtual hosts and virtual machines:
1. Choose Nodes > Virtualization.
2. Click Add Control System.
3. Hostname/IP Address: Enter the IP Address or hostname of the
control system. Maximum 64 characters.
4. Connection Protocol: Specify HTTP or HTTPS communications
between the control system and CC-SG.
5. TCP Port: Enter the TCP port. The default port is 443.
6. Check Interval (seconds): Enter the time in seconds that should
elapse before timeout between the control system and CC-SG.
7. Enter authentication information:
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.
To use a service account for authentication, select the Use
Service Account Credentials checkbox. Select the service
account to use in the Service Account Name menu.
or
.
Enter a Username and Password for authentication. Maximum 64
characters each.
8. To allow users who access this control system to automatically log
into the VI Client interface, select the Enable Single Sign On For VI
Client checkbox. Optional.
9. Click Next. CC-SG discovers the control system's virtual hosts and
virtual machines.
.
Click the column header to sort the table by that attribute in
ascending order. Click the header again to sort the table in
descending order. Optional.
10. Add virtual machines to CC-SG. One node will be created for each
virtual machine. Each associated virtual host will also be configured.
Only one virtual host node will be added, even if the virtual host is
associated with multiple virtual machines.
.
.
.
To add one virtual machine:
.
Select the Configure checkbox next to the virtual machine
that you want to add.
.
To add a VNC, RDP, or SSH interface to the virtual host
node and the virtual machine node, select the checkboxes
next to the virtual machine. Optional.
To add all virtual machines:
.
Select the topmost checkbox in the Configure column to
select all virtual machines.
.
To add a VNC, RDP, or SSH interface to all virtual host
nodes and all virtual machine nodes, select the topmost
checkboxes in the VNC, RDP, or SSH columns. Optional.
To add more than one virtual machine:
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.
.
.
Use Ctrl+click or Shift+click to select multiple virtual
machines that you want to add.
In the Check/Uncheck Selected Rows section, select the
Virtual Machine checkbox.
To add a VNC, RDP, or SSH interface to the virtual host
nodes and virtual machine nodes that will be created, select
the VNC, RDP or SSH checkboxes in the Check/Uncheck
Selected Rows section. Optional.
.
Click Check.
11. Click Next. CC-SG displays a list of interface types that will be
added. You can add names and login credentials for each type.
12. For each interface type, enter a name and login credentials. The
name and login credentials will be shared by all the interfaces added
to each virtual machine node and virtual host node configured.
Optional.
Leave these fields blank if you prefer to add names and login
credentials to each interface individually.
The interface will take the name of the node if the field is left blank.
a. Enter names for interfaces. Maximum 32 characters.
.
.
.
.
Virtual Host VI Client Interfaces
VMware Viewer Interfaces
Virtual Power Interfaces
RDP, VNC, and SSH Interfaces, if specified
b. Enter login credentials, if needed. Some interface types do not
require login credentials.:
.
To use a Service Account, select the Use Service Account
Credentials checkbox then select the name of the service
account.
or
.
Enter a username and password for the interface type.
Maximum 64 characters each.
13. Click OK.
CC-SG creates:
.
One node for each virtual machine. Each virtual machine node
has a VMW Viewer interface, a VMW Power interface, and any
other in-band interfaces you specified. Virtual machine nodes
are named with their virtual machine names from the virtual host
systems.
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.
.
One node for each virtual host. Each virtual host node has a VI
Client interface. Virtual Host nodes are named with their IP
addresses or host names.
One node for the control system. The control system node has a
VI Client interface. Control System nodes are named "Virtual
Center" plus the IP address. For example, "Virtual Center
192.168.10.10."
Add a Virtual Host with Virtual Machines
When you add a virtual host, a wizard guides you through adding the
virtual machines included in the virtual host.
To add a virtual host with virtual machines:
1. Choose Nodes > Virtualization.
2. Click Add Virtual Host.
3. Choose Nodes > Virtualization.
4. Click Add Virtual Host.
5. Hostname/IP Address: Enter the IP Address or hostname of the
virtual host. Maximum 64 characters.
6. Connection Protocol: Specify HTTP or HTTPS communications
between the virtual host and CC-SG.
7. TCP Port: Enter the TCP port. The default port is 443.
8. Check Interval (seconds): Enter the time in seconds that should
elapse before timeout between the virtual host and CC-SG.
9. Enter authentication information:
.
To use a service account for authentication, select the Use
Service Account Credentials checkbox. Select the service
account to use in the Service Account Name menu.
or
.
Enter a Username and Password for authentication. Maximum 64
characters each.
10. To allow users who access this virtual host to automatically login to
the VI Client interface, select the Enable Single Sign On For VI Client
checkbox. Optional.
11. Click Next. CC-SG discovers the virtual host's virtual machines.
.
Click the column header to sort the table by that attribute in
ascending order. Click the header again to sort the table in
descending order. Optional.
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12. Add virtual machines to CC-SG. One node will be created for each
virtual machine. Each associated virtual host will also be configured.
Only one virtual host node will be added, even if the virtual host is
associated with multiple virtual machines.
.
.
.
To add one virtual machine:
.
Select the Configure checkbox next to the virtual machine
that you want to add.
.
To add a VNC, RDP, or SSH interface to the virtual host
node and the virtual machine node, select the checkboxes
next to the virtual machine. Optional.
To add all virtual machines:
.
Select the topmost checkbox in the Configure column to
select all virtual machines.
.
To add a VNC, RDP, or SSH interface to all virtual host
nodes and all virtual machine nodes, select the topmost
checkboxes in the VNC, RDP, or SSH columns. Optional.
To add more than one virtual machine:
.
.
.
Use Ctrl+click or Shift+click to select multiple virtual
machines that you want to add.
In the Check/Uncheck Selected Rows section, select the
Virtual Machine checkbox.
To add a VNC, RDP, or SSH interface to the virtual host
nodes and virtual machine nodes that will be created, select
the VNC, RDP or SSH checkboxes in the Check/Uncheck
Selected Rows section. Optional.
.
Click Check.
13. Click Next. CC-SG displays a list of interface types that will be
added. You can add names and login credentials for each type.
14. For each interface type, enter a name and login credentials. The
name and login credentials will be shared by all the interfaces added
to each virtual machine node and virtual host node configured.
Optional.
Leave these fields blank if you prefer to add names and login
credentials to each interface individually.
The interface will take the name of the node if the field is left blank.
a. Enter names for interfaces. Maximum 32 characters.
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.
.
.
.
VI Client Interfaces
VMware Viewer Interfaces
Virtual Power Interfaces
RDP, VNC, and SSH Interfaces, if specified
b. Enter login credentials, if needed. Some interface types do not
require login credentials.:
.
To use a Service Account, select the Use Service Account
Credentials checkbox then select the name of the service
account.
or
.
Enter a username and password for the interface type.
Maximum 64 characters each.
15. Click OK.
CC-SG creates:
.
One node for each virtual machine. Each virtual machine node
has a VMW Viewer interface, a VMW Power interface, and any
other in-band interfaces you specified. Virtual machine nodes
are named with their virtual machine names from the virtual host
systems.
.
One node for each virtual host. Each virtual host node has a VI
Client interface. Virtual host nodes are named with their IP
addresses or host names.
Edit Control Systems, Virtual Hosts, and Virtual Machines
You can edit the control systems, virtual hosts, and virtual machines
configured in CC-SG to change their properties. You can delete virtual
machine nodes from CC-SG by deselecting the Configure checkbox for
the virtual machine.
Note: To change the node name for a virtual host or control system
also displays in the Virtualization table.
To edit control systems, virtual hosts, and virtual machines:
1. Choose Nodes > Virtualization.
2. Click the column header to sort the table by that attribute in
ascending order. Click the header again to sort the table in
descending order. Optional.
3. Select the control system or virtual host you want to edit.
4. Click Edit.
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5. Change the information as needed. See Add a Control System
descriptions.
6. Click Next.
7. Delete one or multiple virtual machines from CC-SG.
.
.
To delete a virtual machine, deselect the Configure checkbox.
To delete multiple virtual machines, use Ctrl+click or Shift+click
to select multiple virtual machines. Then select the Virtual
Machine checkbox in the Check/Uncheck Selected Rows
section, and click Uncheck.
8. To add VNC, RDP, or SSH interfaces to the virtual host node and the
virtual machine node, select the checkboxes next to each virtual
machine.
You cannot remove SSH, VNC and RDP interfaces from virtual
machine nodes or virtual host nodes from this page. You must delete
the interfaces from the node profile. See Delete an Interface (on
9. Click Next. If you chose to delete virtual machines, a message
appears to alert you.
10. For each interface type, enter a name and login credentials. The
name and login credentials will be shared by all the interfaces added
to each virtual machine node and virtual host node configured.
Optional. You can leave these fields blank if you prefer to add
names and login credentials to each interface individually.
a. Enter names for interfaces (maximum 32 characters).
.
.
.
.
Virtual Host VI Client Interfaces
VMware Viewer Interfaces
Virtual Power Interfaces
RDP, VNC, and SSH Interfaces, if specified
b. Enter login credentials:
.
To use a Service Account, select the Use Service Account
Credentials checkbox then select the name of the service
account.
or
.
Enter a username and password for the interface type.
Maximum 64 characters each.
11. Click OK.
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Delete Control Systems and Virtual Hosts
You can delete control systems and virtual hosts from CC-SG.
When you delete a control system, the virtual hosts and virtual machines
associated with it are not deleted.
When you delete a virtual host, the control systems and virtual machines
associated with it are not deleted.
Virtual machine nodes are not automatically deleted when their
associated control systems or virtual hosts are deleted. See Delete a
To delete control systems and virtual hosts:
1. Choose Nodes > Virtualization.
2. Select the control systems and virtual hosts you want to delete from
the list. Use Ctrl+click to select multiple items.
3. Click Delete.
Delete a Virtual Machine Node
There are two ways to delete virtual machine nodes:
Deselect the Configure checkbox for the virtual machine. See Edit
Control Systems, Virtual Hosts, and Virtual Machines (on page
118).
Delete a Virtual Infrastructure
Follow these steps to delete a whole virtual infrastructure from CC-SG,
including the control system, virtual hosts, and virtual machines.
To delete a virtual infrastructure:
1. Delete all virtual machine nodes by deselecting the Configure
checkbox for each virtual machine. See Edit Control Systems,
2. Delete the control system and virtual hosts. See Delete Control
All components of the virtual infrastructure are deleted, including
control system nodes, virtual host nodes, and virtual machine nodes
and their interfaces.
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vSphere 4 Users Must Install New Plug-In
When upgrading your virtual environment from a previous version to
vSphere 4, you must remove the VMware Remote Console plug-in from
the browser. After removing the plug-in, the correct plug-in for vSphere4
will be installed the next time you connect to a Virtual Machine from
CCSG.
To remove the old plug-in from Internet Explorer:
1. Choose Tools > Manage Add-Ons > Enable or Disable Add-Ons.
2. Select "Add-Ons that have been used by Internet Explorer" in the
Show list.
3. Scroll down to the "VMware Remote Console Plug-in" and select it.
4. The Delete Active-X button should become enabled. Click to delete
the old plug-in.
.
If the Delete button is not enabled, go to Control Panel >
Add/Remove Programs and look for an older VI Client. If VI client
2.5 is installed, uninstall it. After the uninstalling the VI client 2.5,
the plug-in will be removed.
To remove the old plug-in from Firefox users:
1. Choose Tools >Add-Ons.
2. Click the Plug-Ins tab.
3. Select the old plug-in then select it and click Disable.
To install the new plug-in:
1. After removing the old plug-in, login to CCSG and connect to a
Virtual Machine.
2. You will be prompted to install the plug-in for vSphere 4.
Synchronizing the Virtual Infrastructure with CC-SG
Synchronization ensures that the CC-SG has the most up-to-date
information about your virtual infrastructure. Synchronization updates
information specific to each virtual machine node and virtual
infrastructure topology information.
You can configure an automatic daily synchronization of all control
systems and virtual hosts configured. You can also perform a
synchronization of selected control systems and virtual hosts at any time.
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Synchronize the Virtual Infrastructure
You can perform a synchronization of CC-SG with your virtual
infrastructure.
When you select a control system for synchronization, the associated
virtual hosts will also be synchronized, whether or not you select the
virtual hosts.
To synchronize the virtual infrastructure:
1. Choose Nodes > Virtualization.
2. In the list of nodes, select the nodes you want to synchronize. Use
Ctrl+click to select multiple items.
3. Click Synchronize. If the virtual infrastructure had changed since the
last synchronization, the information in CC-SG updates.
.
.
.
The Configured in Secure Gateway column shows the number of
virtual machines or hosts that are configured in CC-SG.
The Last Synchronization Date shows the date and time of the
synchronization.
The Node Status column shows the status of the virtual node.
Enable or Disable Daily Synchronization of the Virtual Infrastructure
You can configure an automatic synchronization of CC-SG with your
virtual infrastructure. The automatic synchronization occurs daily at the
time you specify.
To enable daily synchronization of the virtual infrastructure:
1. Choose Nodes > Virtualization.
2. Select the Enable Daily Automatic Synchronization checkbox.
3. Enter the time when you want the daily synchronization to occur in
the Start Time field.
4. Click Update.
To disable daily synchronization of the virtual infrastructure:
1. Choose Nodes > Virtualization.
2. Deselect the Enable Daily Automatic Synchronization checkbox.
3. Click Update.
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Reboot or Force Reboot a Virtual Host Node
You can reboot or force reboot the virtual host server. A Reboot
operation performs a normal reboot of the virtual host server when it is in
maintenance mode. A Force Reboot operation forces the virtual host
server to reboot, even if the server is not in maintenance mode.
To access these commands, you must have the Node In-Band Access
and Node Power Control privilege. You must also be in a user group that
is assigned a policy to access the node you want to reboot or force
reboot.
To reboot or force reboot a virtual host node:
1. Select the virtual host node you want to reboot or force reboot.
2. Click the Virtual Host Data tab.
3. Click Reboot or Force Reboot.
Accessing the Virtual Topology View
The Topology View is a tree structure that shows the relationships of the
control system, virtual hosts, and virtual machines associated with the
selected node.
You must have the Device, Port, and Node Management privilege to
open the topology view.
Open the topology view from the virtual node profile:
1. In the node profile, click the tab that contains virtualization
information about the node: Virtual Machine Data tab, Virtual Host
Data tab or Control System tab, depending on the node type.
2. Click the Topology View link. The topology view opens in a new
window. Virtual nodes that are configured in CC-SG display as links.
.
Double-click a node's link to open the node profile for the virtual
node.
.
.
Double-click an interface link to either connect to the node.
Double-click a virtual power interface link to open the Power
Control page for the node.
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Connecting to a Node
Once a node has an interface, you can connect to that node through the
interface in several different ways. See Raritan's CommandCenter
Secure Gateway User Guide.
To connect to a node:
1. Click the Nodes tab.
2. Select the node to which you want to connect and:
.
In the Interfaces table, click the name of the interface with which
you want to connect.
or
.
In the Nodes tab, expand the list of interfaces underneath the
node to which you want to connect. Double-click the name of the
interface to which you want to connect, or right-click the interface
and select Connect.
Firefox Users of the Access Client Must Download JNLP File
Firefox users of the Access Client are prompted to download a .JNLP file
each time an out-of-band KVM port connection is made.
Select the "Do this automatically for files like this from now on" checkbox,
so that Firefox can automatically download the file for future connections.
Pinging a Node
You can ping a node from CC-SG to make sure that the connection is
active.
To ping a node:
1. Click the Nodes tab, and then select the node you want to ping.
2. Choose Nodes > Ping Node. The ping results appear in the screen.
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Adding, Editing, and Deleting Interfaces
Add an Interface
Note: Interfaces for virtual nodes, such as control system, virtual hosts,
and virtual machines, can only be added using the Virtualization tools
under Nodes > Virtualization. See Configuring the Virtual
To add an interface:
1. For an existing node: click the Nodes tab, and then select the node
to which you want to add an interface. In the Node Profile screen that
appears, click Add in the Interfaces section.
If you are adding a new node: click Add in the Interfaces section of
the Add Node screen.
The Add Interface Window opens.
2. Click the Interface Type drop-down menu and select the type of
connection being made to the node:
In-Band Connections:
.
In-Band - DRAC KVM: Select this item to create a KVM
connection to a Dell DRAC server through the DRAC interface.
You will be required to configure a DRAC Power interface as
well.
.
.
.
In-Band - iLO Processor KVM: Select this item to create a KVM
connection to an HP server through an iLO or RILOE interface.
In-Band - RDP: Select this item to create a KVM connection to a
node using either Java or Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol.
In-Band - RSA KVM: Select this item to create a KVM connection
to an IBM RSA server through its RSA interface. You will be
required to configure an RSA Power interface as well.
.
.
In-Band - SSH: Select this item to create an SSH connection to a
node.
In-Band - VNC: Select this item to create a KVM connection to a
node through VNC server software.
Out-of-Band Connections:
.
Out-of-Band - KVM: Select this item to create a KVM connection
to a node through a Raritan KVM device (KX, KX101, KSX,
IP-Reach, Paragon II).
.
Out-of-Band - Serial: Select this item to create a serial
connection to a node through a Raritan serial device (SX, KSX).
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See Interfaces for Out-of-Band KVM, Out-of-Band Serial
Power Control Connections:
.
.
.
.
Power Control - DRAC: Select this item to create a power control
connection to a Dell DRAC server.
Power Control - iLO Processor: Select this item to create a power
control connection to an HP iLO/RILOE server.
Power Control - IPMI: Select this item to create a power control
connection to a node with an IPMI connection.
Power Control - Integrity ILO2: Select this item to create a power
control connection to an HP Integrity server or other servers that
support Integrity ILO2.
.
.
Power Control - Power IQ Proxy: Select this item to create a
power control connection to a Power IQ IT device.
Power Control - RSA: Select this item to create a power control
connection to an RSA server.
See Interfaces for DRAC Power Control Connections (on
page 129)
Interfaces for ILO Processor, Integrity ILO2 , and RSA Power
Interfaces for Power IQ Proxy Power Control Connections
(on page 132)
Managed Powerstrip Connections:
.
Managed PowerStrip: Select this item to create a power control
connection to a node powered through a Raritan PowerStrip or
Dominion PX device.
See Interfaces for Managed Powerstrip Connections (on
Web Browser Connections:
.
Web Browser: Select this item to create a connection to a device
with an embedded Web server.
3. A default name appears in the Name field depending on the type of
interface you select. You can change the name. This name appears
next to the interface in the Nodes list. See Naming Conventions (on
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Interfaces for In-Band Connections
In-band connections include RDP, VNC, SSH, RSA KVM, iLO Processor
KVM, DRAC KVM, and TELNET.
Telnet is not a secure access method. All usernames, passwords, and
traffic are transmitted in clear text.
To add an interface for in-band connections:
1. Type the IP Address or Hostname for this interface in the IP
Address/Hostname field.
2. Type a TCP Port for this connection in the TCP Port field. Optional.
3. For RDP interfaces, select Java or Windows, then select Console or
Remote User. When a Console user accesses a node, all other
users are disconnected. Multiple Remote Users can access a node
simultaneously.
4. Enter authentication information:
.
To use a service account for authentication, select the Use
Service Account Credentials checkbox. Select the service
account to use in the Service Account Name menu.
or
.
Enter a Username and Password for authentication. For VNC
interfaces, only a password is required.
5. Select the Keyboard layout for your language. This option is not
available for Microsoft RDP interfaces.
6. Type a description of this interface in the Description field. Optional.
7. Click OK to save your changes.
DRAC 5 Connection Details
When using Internet Explorer and connecting to DRAC 5 servers, you
must have a valid certificate installed on DRAC 5, or Internet Explorer
will give an error.
If the certificate is not signed by a trusted CA, also install the same
certificate into the Trusted Root CA of the browser.
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Microsoft RDP Connection Details
If using a Windows XP client, you must have Terminal Server Client
6.0 or higher to connect a Microsoft RDP interface from CC-SG.
Update the Terminal Server Client to 6.0 using this link:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/925876.
Internet Explorer only.
Microsoft RDP cannot be used for proxy mode connections. See
Targets supported include Vista, Win2008 server, and Windows 7,
and all prior Windows releases, including Windows XP and Windows
2003 targets.
For more information on Microsoft RDP, including usage information,
see:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=469eee
3a-45b4-4b40-b695-b678646a728b&displaylang=en
Java RDP Connection Details
The Java RDP interface supports Windows XP and Windows 2003
targets.
Java RDP can be used for proxy mode connections. See About
Interfaces for Out-of-Band KVM, Out-of-Band Serial Connections
To add an Interface for out-of-band KVM or out-of-band serial
connections:
1. Application name: select the application you want to use to connect
to the node with the interface from the list.
.
To allow CC-SG to automatically select the application based on
your browser, select Auto-Detect.
.
There are prerequisites for using Active KVM Client. See
2. Raritan Device Name: select the Raritan device providing access to
this node. Note that a device must be added to CC-SG before it
appears in this list.
3. Raritan Port Name: select the port on the Raritan device providing
access to this node. The port must be configured in CC-SG before it
appears in this list. On serial connections the Baud Rate, Parity and
Flow Control values will populate based on the port's configuration.
4. Type a description of this interface in the Description field. Optional.
5. Click OK to save your changes.
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Interfaces for DRAC Power Control Connections
To add an interface for DRAC power control connections:
1. Type the IP Address or Hostname for this interface in the IP
Address/Hostname field.
2. Type a TCP Port for this connection in the TCP Port field. DRAC 5
only. TCP Port is not required for DRAC 4.
3. Enter authentication information:
.
To use a service account for authentication, select the Use
Service Account Credentials checkbox. Select the service
account to use in the Service Account Name menu.
or
.
Enter a Username and Password for authentication.
4. Type a description of this interface in the Description field. Optional.
5. Click OK to save your changes.
Interfaces for ILO Processor, Integrity ILO2 , and RSA Power Control
Connections
To add an interface for ILO Processor, Integrity ILO2 , and RSA
power control connections:
1. Type the IP Address or Hostname for this interface in the IP
Address/Hostname field.
2. Enter authentication information:
.
To use a service account for authentication, select the Use
Service Account Credentials checkbox. Select the service
account to use in the Service Account Name menu.
or
.
Enter a Username and Password for authentication.
3. Type a description of this interface in the Description field. Optional.
4. Click OK to save your changes.
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RSA Interface Details
When you create an In-Band RSA KVM or Power interface, CC-SG
discards the username and password associated with the interface, and
creates two user accounts on the RSA server. This allows you to have
simultaneous KVM and power access to the RSA server.
New usernames:
cc_kvm_user
cc_power_user
These usernames replace the username you entered when you created
the interfaces. CCSG uses these new user accounts to connect to the
RSA server through the interfaces.
Do not delete, edit, or change the passwords for these user accounts on
the RSA server, or CC-SG will not be able to connect using the
interfaces.
If you used a Service Account to create the interfaces, CC-SG does not
create user accounts on the RSA server. You cannot have simultaneous
KVM and power access to the RSA server when using a Service Account
on the interfaces.
RSA Compatibility with JRE
IBM RSA II version 1.14 is compatible with JRE versions 1.6.0_10 and
1.6.0_11.
CC-SG also supports higher JRE versions, but higher JRE versions do
not work well with IBM RSA II cards.
Interfaces for Managed Powerstrip Connections
When you create a Managed Power Strip interface that specifies a KX as
the managing device, the outlet you specify will be renamed with the
associated node's name.
To add an interface for managed powerstrip connections:
1. Managing Device:
.
Select the Raritan device to which the Power Strip is connected.
The device must be added to CC-SG.
or
.
Select Dominion PX if this power control interface uses a PX
device on the IP network that is not connected to another Raritan
device.
2. Managing Port: select the port on the Raritan device to which the
Power Strip is connected. This field is disabled when you select PX
as the Managing Device.
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3. Power Strip Name: select the Power Strip or PX device that provides
power to the node. The power strip or PX device must be configured
in CC-SG before it appears in this list.
4. Outlet Name: select the name of the outlet the node is plugged into.
Optional.
5. Type a description of this interface in the Description field.
6. Click OK to save your changes.
Note: A Managed Power Strip interface can be added to a blade chassis
node, but not to a blade server node.
Interfaces for IPMI Power Control Connections
To add an interface for IPMI power control connections:
1. Type the IP Address or Hostname for this interface in the IP
Address/Hostname field.
2. Type a UDP Port number for this interface in the UDP Port field.
3. Authentication: select an authentication scheme for connecting to
this interface.
4. Type a check interval for this interface in the Check Interval
(seconds) field.
5. Enter authentication information:
.
To use a service account for authentication, select the Use
Service Account Credentials checkbox. Select the service
account to use in the Service Account Name menu.
or
.
Enter a Username and Password for authentication. Optional.
6. Type a description of this interface in the Description field. Optional.
7. Click OK to save your changes.
IBM IMM Module Connection Details
You can connect to an IBM IMM module, standard version, through
CC-SG for power control operations, using an IPMI Power Control
interface. Power on, power off, and power cycle functions are supported.
Note: KVM access to IBM IMM modules is not available through CC-SG.
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Interfaces for Power IQ Proxy Power Control Connections
Add a Power IQ Proxy power control interface when you want to use
CC-SG to control power to a Power IQ IT device that you've added to
CC-SG as a node. This enables you to control power to nodes
connected to PDUs not managed by CC-SG.
To add an interface for Power IQ Proxy power control
connections:
1. Enter the IT device's External Key. The External Key must match
between Power IQ and CC-SG. Maximum of 255 characters.
Commas are not allowed. The default value is the node name. You
can change this value.
.
If the IT device has already been added to Power IQ, find the
external key on the IT device's page in the Data Center tab, then
enter the text in the External Key field.
.
If the IT device has not been added to Power IQ yet, accept the
default value for the external key or change it, but make sure to
use the same value when adding the IT device to Power IQ. You
can quickly make a file of all node and interface information by
2. Select the Power IQ that manages the IT device in the Managing
Device field. You must add information about this Power IQ to
CC-SG before it appears in this field. See Configuring Power IQ
3. Type a description of this interface in the Description field.
4. Click OK to save your changes.
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Web Browser Interface
You can add a Web Browser Interface to create a connection to a device
with an embedded web server, such as a Dominion PX. See Example:
blade chassis with an integrated KVM switch, if you have assigned a
URL or IP address to it on the KX2 device, a Web Browser interface is
automatically added.
A Web Browser interface can also be used to connect to any web
application, such as the web application associated with an RSA, DRAC
or ILO Processor card.
A Web Browser Interface may not allow automatic login if the web
application requires information other than username and password,
such as a session ID.
Users must have the Node In-Band Access privilege to access a Web
Browser Interface.
You must have DNS configured or URLs will not resolve. You do not
need to have DNS configured for IP addresses.
To add a web browser interface:
1. The default name for a Web Browser Interface is Web Browser. You
can change the name in the Name field. See Naming Conventions
2. Type a TCP Port for this connection in the TCP Port field. If you are
using HTTPS in the URL, you must set the TCP port to 443.
Optional.
3. Type the URL or domain name for the web application in the URL
field. Note that you must enter the URL at which the web application
expects to read the username and password. Maximum is 120
characters. Follow these examples for correct formats:
.
.
.
http(s)://192.168.1.1/login.asp
http(s)://www.example.com/cgi/login
http(s)://example.com/home.html
4. Enter authentication information: Optional.
.
To use a service account for authentication, select the Use
Service Account Credentials checkbox. Select the service
account to use in the Service Account Name menu.
or
.
Enter a Username and Password for authentication. Type the
username and password that will allow access to this interface.
Note: Do not enter authentication information for DRAC, ILO, and
RSA web applications, or the connection will fail.
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5. Type the field names for the username and password fields used in
the login screen for the web application in the Username Field and
Password Field. You must view the HTML source of the login screen
to find the field names, not the field labels. See Tips for Adding a
6. Type a description of this interface in the Description field. Optional.
7. Click OK to save your changes.
Tips for Adding a Web Browser Interface
To configure the Web Browser Interface, you must gather some
information from the HTML source to help identify the actual field names
of the Username and Password fields. All vendors implement these
authentication fields differently, and the names of these fields vary from
device to device, as well as among firmware versions for a particular
device. For this reason, there isn't a single method for finding the field
names. See the procedure below for one possible method.
You may want the help of a software engineer or system administrator to
locate and identify the proper field names.
Tip for locating field names:
1. In the HTML source code for the login page of the web application,
search for the field's label, such as Username and Password.
2. When you find the field label, look in the adjacent code for a tag that
looks like this: name="user"
The word in quotes is the field name.
Example: Adding a Web Browser Interface to a PX Node
A Dominion PX-managed powerstrip can be added to CC-SG as a node.
Then you can add a Web Browser Interface that enables users to access
the Dominion PX's Web-based administration application to the node.
Use the following values to add a Web Browser Interface for a
Dominion PX node:
URL: <DOMINION PX IP ADDRESS>/auth.asp
TCP Port: 80
Username: The Dominion PX administrator's username
Password: The Dominion PX administrator's password
Username Field = login
Password Field = password
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Results of Adding an Interface
When you add an interface to a node, it appears in the Interfaces table
and the Default Interface drop-down menu of the Add Node or Node
Profile screen. You can click the drop-down menu to select the default
interface to use when making a connection to the node.
After saving changes to the Add Node or Node Profile screen, the name
of the interface(s) also appears on the Nodes list, nested under the node
it provides access to.
When you add a Managed Power Strip interface that specifies a KX as
the managing device, the outlet you specify will be renamed with the
associated node's name.
Edit an Interface
To edit an interface:
1. Click the Nodes tab and select the node with the interface you want
to edit. The Node Profile page opens.
2. In the Interfaces tab, select the row of the interface you want to edit.
3. Click Edit.
field details. Some fields are read-only.
5. Click OK to save your changes.
Delete an Interface
You can delete any interface from a node except for these:
.
A VMW Viewer interface or a VMW Power interface on a virtual
machine node.
.
A Web Browser interface on a blade chassis which has an
integrated KVM switch and has a URL or IP address assigned to
it on the KX2 device.
To delete an interface from a node:
1. Click the Nodes tab.
2. Click the node with the interface you want to delete.
3. In the Interfaces table, click the row of interface you want to delete.
4. Click Delete. A confirmation message appears.
5. Click Yes to delete the interface.
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Bookmarking an Interface
If you frequently access a node via a particular interface, you can
bookmark it so that it is readily available from your browser.
To bookmark an interface in any browser:
1. In the Nodes tab, select the interface you want to bookmark. You
must expand the node to view the interfaces.
2. Choose Nodes > Bookmark Node Interface.
3. Select Copy URL to Clipboard.
4. Click OK. The URL is copied to your clipboard.
5. Open a new browser window and paste the URL into the address
field.
6. Press the Enter key to connect to the URL.
7. Add the URL as a bookmark (also known as a Favorite) to your
browser.
To bookmark an interface in Internet Explorer (add an interface
to your Favorites):
1. In the Nodes tab, select the interface you want to bookmark. You
must expand the node to view the interfaces.
2. Choose Nodes > Bookmark Node Interface.
3. Select Add Bookmark (IE Only).
4. A default name for the bookmark appears in the Bookmark Name
field. You can change the name, which will appear in your Favorites
list in Internet Explorer.
5. Click OK. The Add Favorite window opens.
6. Click OK to add the bookmark to your Favorites list.
To access a bookmarked interface:
1. Open a browser window.
2. Choose the bookmarked interface from the list of bookmarks in the
browser.
3. When the CC-SG Access Client appears, log in as a user who has
access to the interface. The connection to the interface opens.
To get bookmark URLs for all nodes:
You can get bookmark URLs for all nodes in the Node Asset Report.
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Configuring Direct Port Access to a Node
You can configure Direct Port Access to a node using the Bookmark
Node Interface feature.
Bulk Copying for Node Associations, Location and Contacts
The Bulk Copy command allows you to copy categories, elements,
location and contact information from one node to multiple other nodes.
Note that the selected information is the only property copied in this
process. If you have the same type of information existing on any
selected nodes, performing the Bulk Copy command will REPLACE the
existing data with newly assigned information.
To bulk copy node associations, location and contact
information:
1. Click the Nodes tab and select a node.
2. Choose Nodes > Bulk Copy.
3. In the Available Nodes list, select the nodes to which you are
copying the associations, location, and contact information of the
node in the Node Name field.
4. Click > to add a node to the Selected Nodes list.
5. Select the node and click < to remove it from the Selected Nodes list.
6. In the Associations tab, select the Copy Node Associations checkbox
to copy all categories and elements of the node.
.
You may change, add or delete any data in this tab. The modified
data will be copied to multiple nodes in the Selected Nodes list
as well as the current node displayed in the Node Name field.
Optional.
7. In the Location and Contacts tab, select the checkbox for the
information you want to copy:
.
.
.
Select the Copy Location Information checkbox to copy the
location information displayed in the Location section.
Select the Copy Contact Information checkbox to copy the
contact information displayed in the Contacts section.
You may change, add or delete any data in this tab. The modified
data will be copied to multiple nodes in the Selected Nodes list
as well as the current node displayed in the Node Name field.
Optional.
8. Click OK to bulk copy. A message appears when the selected
information has been copied.
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Using Chat
Chat provides a way for users connected to the same node to
communicate with each other. You must be connected to a node to start
a chat session for that node. Only users on the same node can chat with
each other.
To start a chat session:
1. Choose Nodes > Chat > Start Chat Session.
2. Type a message in the lower left field and click Send. The message
appears in the upper left field for all users to see.
To join a chat session already in progress:
Choose Nodes > Chat > Show Chat Session.
To end a chat session:
1. Click Close in the chat session. A confirmation message appears.
.
.
Click Yes to close the chat session for all participants.
Click No to exit the chat session but leave it running for other
participants.
Adding Nodes with CSV File Import
You can add nodes and interfaces to CC-SG by importing a CSV file that
contains the values.
You must have the Device, Port, and Node Management and CC Setup
and Control privileges to import and export nodes.
You must be assigned a policy that gives you access to all relevant
devices and nodes. A full access policy for All Nodes and All Devices is
recommended.
You must be assigned a policy that gives you access to all relevant
devices to import or export Out of Band KVM or Out of Band Serial
interfaces, and Power interfaces.
Virtual Infrastructure nodes and interfaces, such as Control Systems,
Virtual Hosts, and Virtual Machines are not exported or imported.
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Nodes CSV File Requirements
The nodes CSV file defines the nodes, interfaces, and their details
required to add them to CC-SG.
Node names must be unique. If you enter duplicate node names,
CC-SG adds a number in parentheses to the name to make it
unique, and adds the node. If you are also assigning categories and
elements to nodes in the CSV file, and you have duplicate node
names, categories and elements may be assigned to the wrong
nodes. To prevent this, give each node a unique name. Or, import
nodes first, check their names in CC-SG, and then import a separate
file to assign categories and elements to the correct node names.
To add out-of band interfaces, the associated port must not be
configured in CC-SG.
You cannot import virtual infrastructure nodes and interfaces. Use
the options in Nodes > Virtualization.
The first interface in the CSV file after the ADD NODE command is
assigned as the node's default interface.
Export a file from CC-SG to view the Comments, which include all
tags and parameters needed to create a valid CSV file. See Export
Follow the additional requirements for all CSV files. See Common
To add a node to the CSV file:
Column
number
Tag or value
Details
ADD
1
The first column for all tags is the
command ADD.
NODE
2
Enter the tag as shown.
Tags are not case sensitive.
Required field.
3
4
Node Name
Description
Optional.
To add an out-of-band KVM interface to the CSV file:
Column
number
Tag or value
Details
ADD
1
The first column for all tags is the
command ADD.
NODE-OOBKVM-INTERFAC
E
2
Enter the tag as shown.
Tags are not case sensitive.
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Column
number
Tag or value
Details
3
Node Name
Enter the same value as entered for
Raritan Port Name.
4
Raritan Device Name
Required field.
The device must already be added to
CC-SG.
5
6
Port Number
Required field.
Blade Slot/KVM Switch
Port
If the node is associated with a
blade, enter the slot number.
If the node is associated with a tiered
generic analog KVM Switch, enter
the port number.
7
Raritan Port Name
If left blank, CC-SG will use the
existing port name from the device. If
you enter a new name, the name will
be copied to the device, with the
exception of SX devices.
8
9
Interface Name
Description
Enter the same value as entered for
Raritan Port Name.
Optional.
To add an out-of-band serial interface to the CSV file:
Column
number
Tag or value
Details
ADD
1
The first column for all tags is the
command ADD.
NODE-OOBSERIAL-INTER
FACE
2
Enter the tag as shown.
Tags are not case sensitive.
3
Node Name
Enter the same value as entered for
Raritan Port Name.
4
5
6
Raritan Device Name
Port Number
Required field.
Required field.
Raritan Port Name
If left blank, CC-SG will use the
existing port name from the device. If
you enter a new name, the name will
be copied to the device, with the
exception of SX devices.
7
Interface Name
Enter the same value as entered for
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Column
number
Tag or value
Details
Raritan Port Name.
Valid for SX ports only.
Valid for SX ports only.
Valid for SX ports only.
Optional.
8
Baud Rate
Parity
9
10
11
Flow Control
Description
To add an RDP interface to the CSV file:
Column
Tag or value
Details
number in
CSV file
ADD
1
The first column for all tags is the
command ADD.
NODE-RDP-INTERFACE
2
Enter the tag as shown. Tags are not
case sensitive.
3
Node Name
Required field.
Required field.
Required field.
Default is 3389.
Optional.
4
Interface Name
IP Address or Hostname
TCP Port
5
6
7
Service Account Name
Username
8
Optional.
9
Password
Optional.
10
User Type
REMOTE or CONSOLE
Default is REMOTE.
US, UK, Arabic, Danish,
German, Spanish, Finnish,
French, Belgian, Croatian,
Italian, Japanese,
11
Keyboard Type
Lithuanian, Latvian,
Macedonian, Norwegian,
Polish, Portuguese,
Brazilian, Russian,
Slovenian,Swedish,or Turkish
Default is US.
12
13
Description
RDP Type
Optional.
Java or Microsoft
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Column
Tag or value
Details
number in
CSV file
Default is Java.
To add an SSH or TELNET interface to the CSV file:
Column
number
Tag or value
Details
ADD
1
The first column for all tags is the
command ADD.
2
Enter the tag as shown.
NODE-SSH-INTERFACEfor
SSH interfaces
Tags are not case sensitive.
NODE-TELNET-INTERFAC
Efor TELNET interfaces
3
4
5
6
Node Name
Required field.
Interface Name
IP Address or Hostname
TCP Port
Required field.
Required field.
Default is 22 for SSH.
Default is 23 for TELNET.
7
8
Service Account Name
Username
Optional. Leave blank if specifying
username and password.
Optional. Leave blank if specifying
service account.
9
Password
Optional.
Optional.
10
Description
To add a VNC interface to the CSV file:
Column
number
Tag or value
Details
ADD
1
The first column for all tags is the
command ADD.
NODE-VNC-INTERFACE
2
Enter the tag as shown.
Tags are not case sensitive.
Required field.
3
4
5
Node Name
Interface Name
Required field.
IP Address or Hostname
Required field.
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Column
number
Tag or value
Details
6
7
TCP Port
Default is 5900.
Service Account Name
Optional. Leave blank if specifying
password.
8
9
Password
Optional. Leave blank if specifying
service account.
Description
Optional.
To add a DRAC KVM, DRAC Power, ILO KVM, ILO Power,
Integrity ILO2 Power, or RSA Power interface to the CSV file:
When importing DRAC, ILO and RSA interfaces, you must specify both
the KVM interface and the Power interface, or the import will fail.
Column
number
Tag or value
Details
ADD
1
The first column for all tags is the
command ADD.
NODE-DRAC-KVM-INTERFAC
2
Enter the tag as shown.
E for DRAC KVM interfaces
Tags are not case sensitive.
NODE-DRAC-POWER-INTERF
ACE for DRAC Power
interfaces
NODE-ILO-KVM-INTERFACE
for iLO KVM interfaces
NODE-ILO-POWER-INTERFA
CE for iLO Power interfaces
NODE-INT-ILO2-POWER-IN
TERFACE for Integrity ILO2
Power interfaces
NODE-RSA-POWER-INTERFA
CE for RSA Power interfaces
3
4
5
6
Node Name
Required field.
Required field.
Required field.
Interface Name
IP Address or Hostname
Service Account Name
You must enter either a service
account or a username and
password.
Leave blank if specifying username
and password.
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Column
number
Tag or value
Details
7
Username
You must enter either a service
account or a username and
password.
Leave blank if specifying service
account.
8
Password
You must enter either a service
account or a username and
password.
Leave blank if specifying service
account.
9
Description
TCP Port
Optional.
10*
*For
NODE-DRAC-POWER-INTERFACE
only, specify a TCP port.
Default is 22.
To add an RSA KVM interface to the CSV file:
When importing DRAC, ILO and RSA interfaces, you must specify both
the KVM interface and the Power interface, or the import will fail.
Column
number
Tag or value
Details
ADD
1
The first column for all tags is the
command ADD.
NODE-RSA-KVM-INTERFA
CE
2
Enter the tag as shown.
Tags are not case sensitive.
Required field.
3
4
5
6
7
Node Name
Interface Name
IP Address or Hostname
TCP Port
Required field.
Required field.
Default is 2000
Service Account Name
Leave blank if specifying username
and password.
8
9
Username
Password
Leave blank if specifying service
account.
Leave blank if specifying service
account.
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Column
number
Tag or value
Details
10
Description
Optional.
To add an IPMI power control interface to the CSV file:
Column
number
Tag or value
Details
ADD
1
The first column for all tags is the
command ADD.
NODE-IPMI-INTERFACE
2
Enter the tag as shown.
Tags are not case sensitive.
Required field.
3
4
5
6
7
Node Name
Interface Name
IP Address or Hostname
UDP Port
Required field.
Required field.
Default is 623
Authentication
MD5, None, OEM, or PASSWORD
Default is PASSWORD.
8
Interval
Enter the check interval in seconds.
Default is 550.
9
Service Account Name
Username
Leave blank if specifying username
and password.
10
11
12
Leave blank if specifying service
account.
Password
Leave blank if specifying service
account.
Description
Optional.
To add a managed powerstrip interface to the CSV file:
Column
number
Tag or value
Details
ADD
1
The first column for all tags is the
command ADD.
NODE-POWER-INTERFACE
2
Enter the tag as shown.
Tags are not case sensitive.
Required field.
3
4
Node Name
Interface Name
Required field.
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Column
number
Tag or value
Details
5
6
7
Powerstrip Name
Outlet
Required field.
Required field.
Managing Device
The name of the device that the
power strip is connected to.
Required field for all power strips
except Dominion PX.
8
9
Managing Port
Description
The name of the port on the device
that the power strip is connected to.
Required field for all power strips
except Dominion PX.
Optional.
To add a Web Browser interface to the CSV file:
Column
number
Tag or value
Details
ADD
1
The first column for all tags is the
command ADD.
NODE-WEB-INTERFACE
2
Enter the tag as shown.
Tags are not case sensitive.
Required field.
3
4
5
6
7
Node Name
Interface Name
URL
Required field.
Required field.
TCP Port
Default is 80.
Service Account Name
Optional. Leave blank if specifying
username and password.
8
Username
Optional. Leave blank if specifying
service account.
9
Password
Optional. Leave blank if specifying
service account.
10
Username Field
Optional. See Tips for Adding a
Web Browser Interface (on page
11
Password Field
Optional. See Tips for Adding a
Web Browser Interface (on page
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Column
number
Tag or value
Details
12
Description
Optional.
To add a Power IQ Proxy power control interface to the CSV file:
about configuring this interface type.
Column
number
Tag or value
Details
ADD
1
The first column for all tags is the
command ADD.
NODE-POWER-PIQ-INTERFA
CE
2
Enter the tag as shown.
Tags are not case sensitive.
Required field.
3
4
5
Node Name
Interface Name
External Key
Required field.
.
If the IT device has already been
added to Power IQ, find the
external key on the IT device's
page in the Data Center tab, and
enter the text in this field.
.
If the IT device has not been
added to Power IQ yet, enter a
text value, but make sure to use
the same value when adding the
IT device to Power IQ. You can
quickly make a file of all node and
interface information by exporting.
6
Managing Power IQ Name
Enter the name of the Power IQ that
manages the IT device. The name
must match the value in the Power IQ
Device Name field on the Access >
Power IQ Services > "Power IQ
Device Name" Configuration dialog.
See Configuring Power IQ Services
7
Description
Optional.
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To assign categories and elements to a node to the CSV file:
Categories and elements must already be created in CC-SG.
You can assign multiple elements of the same category to a node in the
CSV file.
Column
number
Tag or value
Details
ADD
1
The first column for all tags is the
command ADD.
NODE-CATEGORYELEMENT
2
Enter the tag as shown.
Tags are not case sensitive.
Required field.
3
4
5
Node Name
Category Name
Element Name
Required field.
Required field.
Sample Nodes CSV File
ADD, NODE, NJSomersetEmailServer, Physical Server
ADD, NODE-OOBKVM-INTERFACE, NJSomersetEmailServer,
NJSomersetEmailServer, DKX2-NY-Rack7, NJSomersetEmailServer
ADD, NODE-RDP-INTERFACE,
NJSomersetEmailServer,,192.168.53.42,,admins,,,,,
ADD, NODE-POWER-INTERFACE, NJSomersetEmailServer,
Power,,,,Rack17,4
ADD, NODE-CATEGORYELEMENT, NJSomersetEmailServer, Location,
Somerset
Import Nodes
Once you've created the CSV file, validate it to check for errors then
import it.
Duplicate records are skipped and are not added.
1. Choose Administration > Import > Import Nodes.
2. Click Browse and select the CSV file to import. Click Open.
3. Click Validate. The Analysis Report area shows the file contents.
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If the file is not valid, an error message appears. Click OK and
look at the Problems area of the page for a description of the
problems with the file. Click Save to File to save the problems
list. Correct your CSV file and then try to validate it again. See
4. Click Import.
5. Check the Actions area to see the import results. Items that imported
successfully show in green text. Items that failed import show in red
text. Items that failed import because a duplicate item already exists
or was already imported also show in red text.
6. To view more import results details, check the Audit Trail report. See
Export Nodes
The export file contains comments at the top that describe each item in
the file. The comments can be used as instructions for creating a file for
importing.
To export nodes:
1. Choose Administration > Export > Export Nodes.
2. Click Export to File.
3. Type a name for the file and choose the location where you want to
save it
4. Click Save.
Editing IP Addresses with CSV File Import
Edit IP addresses that have changed by uploading the new IP addresses
in a CSV file import.
This method is best for updating many IP addresses quickly.
To edit IP addresses with CSV file import:
2. Open the exported file in the spreadsheet program, such as
Microsoft Excel. Immediately save the file as a .csv, to ensure that it
has the correct file type.
3. Find the rows that contain the IP addresses you want to change.
Enter the new IP addresses in the cells.
4. In the first cell of each row you want to change, delete the "ADD"
command, and enter the command "MODIFY".
5. Delete all rows of information you do not want to change.
6. Save the file as a .csv.
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Adding, Editing, and Deleting Node Groups
Node Groups Overview
Node groups are used to organize nodes into a set. The node group will
become the basis for a policy either allowing or denying access to this
be grouped manually, using the Select method, or by creating a Boolean
expression that describes a set of common attributes, using the Describe
method.
If you used Guided Setup to create categories and elements for nodes,
some means to organize nodes along common attributes have already
been created. CC-SG automatically creates default access policies
based on these elements. See Associations, Categories, and
To view node groups:
Choose Associations > Node Groups. The Node Groups Manager
window appears. A list of existing node groups is displayed on the
left, while details about the selected node group appear in the main
panel.
.
.
.
.
A list of existing node groups is displayed on the left. Click a
node group to view the details of the group in the node group
manager.
If the group was formed arbitrarily, the Select Nodes tab will be
displayed showing a list of nodes in the group and a list of nodes
not in the group.
If the group was formed based on common attributes, the
Describe Nodes tab will appear, showing the rules that govern
selection of the nodes for the group.
To search for a node in the node group list, type a string in the
Search field at the bottom of the list, and then click Search. The
method of searching is configured through the My Profile screen.
.
If viewing a group based on attributes, click View Nodes to
display a list of nodes currently in the Node Group. A Nodes In
Node Group window opens, displaying the nodes and all their
attributes.
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Add a Node Group
To add a node group:
1. Choose Associations > Node Group. The Node Groups Manager
window appears
2. Choose Groups > New. A template for a node group appears.
3. In the Group Name field, type a name for a node group you want to
CC-SG's rules for name lengths.
4. There are two ways to add nodes to a group, Select Nodes and
Describe Nodes. The Select Nodes method allows you to arbitrarily
assign nodes to the group by selecting them from the list of available
nodes. The Describe Nodes method allows you to specify rules that
describe nodes; nodes that match the description will be included in
the group.
Describe Method versus Select Method
Use the describe method when you want your group to be based on
some attribute of the node or devices, such as the categories and
elements. The advantage of the describe method is that when you add
more devices or nodes with the same attributes as described, they will
be pulled into the group automatically.
Use the select method when you just want to create a group of specific
nodes manually. New nodes and devices added to CC-SG are not pulled
into these groups automatically. You must manually add the new nodes
or devices to the group after you add them to CC-SG.
These two methods cannot be combined.
Once a group is created with one method, you must edit it using the
same method. Switching methods will overwrite the current group
settings.
Select Nodes
To add a node group with the Select Nodes option:
1. Click the Select Nodes tab.
2. Click the Device Name drop-down menu and select a device to filter
the Available list to display only nodes with interfaces from that
device.
3. In the Available list, select the nodes you want to add to the group,
and then click Add to move the node into the Selected list. Nodes in
the Selected list will be added to the group.
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.
To remove a node from the group, select the node name in the
Selected list and click Remove.
You can search for a node in either the Available or Selected list.
Type the search terms in the field below the list, and then click
Go
4. If you want to create a policy that allows access to the nodes in this
group at any time, select the Create Full Access Policy for Group
checkbox.
5. When you are done adding nodes to the group, click OK to create
the node group. The group will be added to the list of Node Groups
on the left.
Describe Nodes
To add a node group with the Describe Nodes option:
1. Click the Select Nodes tab.
2. Click the Add New Row icon
to add a row in the table for a
new rule. Rules take the form of an expression which can be
compared against nodes.
3. Double-click each column in the row to turn the appropriate cell into
a drop-down menu, then select the appropriate value for each
component:
.
Prefix - Leave this blank or select NOT. If NOT is selected, this
rule will filter for values opposite of the rest of the expression.
.
Category - Select an attribute that will be evaluated in the rule. All
categories you created in the Association Manager will be
available here. Also included are Node Name and Interface. If
any blade chassis has been configured in the system, a Blade
Chassis category is available by default.
.
.
Operator - Select a comparison operation to be performed
between the Category and Element items. Three operators are
available: = (is equal to), LIKE (used for find the Element in a
name) and <> (is not equal to).
Element - Select a value for the Category attribute to be
compared against. Only elements associated with the selected
category will appear here (for example: if evaluating a
“Department” category, “Location” elements will not appear
here).
.
Rule Name- This is a name assigned to the rule in this row. You
cannot edit these values. Use these values for writing
descriptions in the Short Expression field.
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An example rule might be Department = Engineering, meaning it
describes all nodes that the category “Department” set to
“Engineering.” This is exactly what happens when you configure
the associations during an Add Node operation.
4. If you want to add another rule, click the Add New Row icon again,
and make the necessary configurations. Configuring multiple rules
will allow more precise descriptions by providing multiple criteria for
evaluating nodes.
.
To remove a rule, highlight the rule in the table, and then click the
Remove Row icon
.
5. The table of rules makes available criteria for evaluating nodes. To
write a description for the node group, add the rules by Rule Name to
the Short Expression field. If the description only requires a single
rule, then type that rule's name in the field. If multiple rules are being
evaluated, type the rules into the field using a set of logical operators
to describe the rules in relation to each other:
.
.
.
& - the AND operator. A node must satisfy rules on both sides of
this operator for the description (or that section of a description)
to be evaluated as true.
| - the OR operator. A node only needs to satisfy one rule on
either side of this operator for the description (or that section of a
description) to be evaluated as true.
( and ) - grouping operators. This breaks the description into a
subsection contained within the parentheses. The section within
the parentheses is evaluated first before the rest of the
description is compared to the node. Parenthetical groups can
be nested inside another parenthetical group.
Example 1: If you want to describe nodes that belong to the
engineering department, create a rule that says Department =
Engineering. This will become Rule0. Then, type Rule0 in the
Short Expression field.
Example 2: If you want to describe a group of devices that belong
to the engineering department or are located in Philadelphia, and
specify that all of the machines must have 1 GB of memory, you
must create three rules. Department = Engineering (Rule0)
Location = Philadelphia (Rule1) Memory = 1GB (Rule2).These
rules must be arranged in relation to each other. Since the device
can either belong to the engineering department or be located in
Philadelphia, use the OR operator, |, to join the two: Rule0 |
Rule1. Make this comparison first by enclosing it parentheses:
(Rule0 | Rule1). Since the devices must both satisfy this
comparison AND contain 1GB of memory, use the AND
connector, &, to join this section with Rule2: (Rule0 | Rule1) &
Rule2. Type this final expression in the Short Expression field.
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Note: You should have a space before and after operators & and |.
Otherwise, the Short Expression field may return to the default
expression, that is, Rule0 & Rule1 & Rule2 and so on, when you
delete any rule from the table.
6. Click Validate when a description has been written in the Short
Expression field. If the description is formed incorrectly, a warning
appears. If the description is formed correctly, a normalized form of
the expression appears in the Normalized Expression field.
7. Click View Nodes to see what nodes satisfy this expression. A
Nodes in Node Group window opens, displaying the nodes that will
be grouped by the current expression. This can be used to check if
the description was correctly written. If not, you can return to the
rules table or the Short Expression field to make adjustments.
8. If you know you want to create a policy that allows access to the
nodes in this group at all times, select the Create Full Access Policy
for Group checkbox.
9. When you are done describing the nodes that belong in this group,
click OK to create the node group. The group will be added to the list
of Node Groups on the left.
Edit a Node Group
Edit a node group to change the membership or description of the group.
To edit a node group:
1. Choose Associations > Node Group. The Node Groups Manager
window opens.
2. Click the node you want to edit in the Node Group List. The details of
that node appear in the Node Groups window.
3. Refer to the instructions in the Select Nodes or Describe Nodes
sections for details on how to configure the node group.
4. Click OK to save your changes.
Delete a Node Group
To delete a node group:
1. Choose Associations > Node Group. The Node Groups Manager
window opens.
2. Select the node you want to delete in the Node Group List to the left.
3. Choose Groups > Delete.
4. The Delete Node Group panel appears. Click Delete.
5. Click Yes in the confirmation message that appears.
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User accounts are created so that users can be assigned a username
and password to access CC-SG.
A User Group defines a set of privileges for its members. You cannot
assign privileges to users themselves, only to user groups. All users
must belong to at least one user group.
CC-SG maintains a centralized user list and user group list for
authentication and authorization.
You can also configure CC-SG to use external authentication. See
You must also create policies for access that you can assign to user
In This Chapter
The Users Tab.......................................................................................157
Default User Groups..............................................................................158
Your User Profile ...................................................................................172
Logging Users Out.................................................................................173
Bulk Copying Users...............................................................................174
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The Users Tab
Click the Users tab to display all user groups and users in CC-SG.
Users are nested underneath the user groups to which they belong. User
groups with users assigned to them appear in the list with a + symbol
next to them. Click the + to expand or collapse the list. Active users -
those currently logged into CC-SG - appear in bold.
The Users tab provides the ability to search for users within the tree.
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Default User Groups
CC-SG is configured with three default user groups: CC-Super User,
System Administrators, and CC Users.
CC Super-User Group
The CC Super-User group has full administrative and access privileges.
Only one user can be a member of this group. The default username is
admin. You can change the default username. You cannot delete the
CC-Super User group. You cannot change the privileges assigned to the
CC-Super User group, add members to it, or delete the only user from
the group. Strong passwords are always enforced for the member of the
CC-Super User group. Strong password requirements are:
.
.
.
.
Passwords must contain at least one lowercase letter.
Passwords must contain at least one uppercase letter.
Passwords must contain at least one number.
Passwords must contain at least one special character (for
example, an exclamation point or ampersand).
Note: You cannot make any changes to the CC Super-User Group via
CSV file import.
System Administrators Group
The System Administrators group has full administrative and access
privileges. You cannot change the privileges. You can add or delete
members.
CC Users Group
The CC Users group has in-band and out-of-band nodes access. You
can change the privileges and add or delete members.
Important: Many menu items cannot be selected unless the
appropriate User Group or User is first selected.
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Adding, Editing, and Deleting User Groups
Add a User Group
Creating user groups first will help you organize users when the users
are added. When a user group is created, a set of privileges is assigned
to the user group. Users assigned to the group will inherit those
privileges. For example, if you create a group and assign it the User
Management privilege, all users assigned to the group will be able to see
and execute the commands on the User Manager menu. See User
Configuring user groups involves four basic steps:
Name the group and give it a description.
Select the privileges the user group will have.
Select the interface types the user group can use to access nodes.
Select policies that specify which nodes the user group can access.
To add a user group:
1. Choose Users > User Group Manager > Add User Group. The Add
User Group screen appears
2. Type a name for the user group in the User Group Name field. User
Group names must be unique. See Naming Conventions (on page
389) for details on CC-SG's rules for name lengths.
3. Type a short description for the group in the Description field.
Optional.
4. To set a maximum number of KVM sessions per user in this user
group when accessing devices that have this feature enabled, select
the Limit Number of KVM Sessions per Device checkbox, and select
the number of sessions allowed in the Max KVM Sessions (1-8) field.
Optional. See Limit the Number of KVM Sessions per User (on
5. Click the Privileges tab.
6. Select the checkbox that corresponds with each privilege you want to
assign to the user group.
7. Below the privileges table is the Node Access area with privileges for
three kinds of node access: Node Out-of-Band Access, Node
In-Band Access, and Node Power Control. Select the checkbox that
corresponds to each type of node access you want to assign to the
user group.
8. Click the Device/Node Policies tab. A table of policies appears.
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The All Policies table lists all the policies available on CC-SG. Each
policy represents a rule allowing or denying access to a group of
on policies and how they are created.
9. In the All Policies list, select a policy that you want to assign to the
user group, and then click Add to move the policy to the Selected
Policies list. Policies in the Selected Policies list allow or deny
access to the nodes or devices controlled by the policy. See
how policies interact.
Repeat this step to add additional policies to the user group.
.
.
If you want to allow this group to access all available nodes,
select the Full Access Policy in the Add Policies list, and then
click Add.
If you want to remove a policy from the user group, select the
policy name in the Selected Policies list, and then click Remove.
10. When you are done configuring policies for this group, click Apply to
save this group and create another. Repeat the steps in this section
to add user groups. Optional.
11. Click OK to save your changes.
Edit a User Group
Edit a User Group to change the existing privileges and policies for that
group.
Note: You cannot edit the Privileges or Policies of the CC-Super User
group.
To edit a user group:
1. Click the Users tab.
2. Click the user group in the Users tab. The User Group Profile
appears.
3. Type a new name for the user group in the User Group Name field.
Optional.
4. Type a new description for the user group in the Description field.
Optional.
5. To set a maximum number of KVM sessions per user in this user
group when accessing devices that have this feature enabled, select
the Limit Number of KVM Sessions per Device checkbox, and select
the number of sessions allowed in the Max KVM Sessions (1-8) field.
Optional. See Limit the Number of KVM Sessions per User (on
6. Click the Privileges tab.
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7. Select the checkbox that corresponds to each privilege you want to
assign to the user group. Deselect a privilege to remove it from the
group.
8. In the Node Access area, click the drop-down menu for each kind of
interface you want this group to have access through and select
Control.
9. Click the drop-down menu for each kind of interface you do not want
this group to have access through and select Deny.
10. Click the Policies tab. Two tables of policies appear.
11. For each policy you want to add to the group, select policy in the All
Policies, then click Add to move the policy to the Selected Policies
list. Policies in the Selected Policies list will allow or deny users
access to the node (or devices) controlled by this policy.
12. For each policy you want to remove from the user group, select the
policy name in the Selected Policies list and click Remove.
13. Click OK to save your changes.
Delete a User Group
You can delete a user group if it is does not have any members.
To delete a User Group:
1. Click the Users tab.
2. Click the user group you want to delete.
3. Choose Users > User Group Manager > Delete User Group.
4. Click OK to delete the User Group.
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Limit the Number of KVM Sessions per User
You can limit the number of KVM sessions allowed per user for sessions
with Dominion KXII, KSXII and KX (KX1) devices. This prevents any
single user from using all available channels at once.
When a user attempts a connection to a node that would exceed the
limit, a warning message displays with information on the current
sessions. The event is logged in the Access Report with the message
Connection Denied. The user must disconnect a session on the device
before starting another new session.
The full message text is:
Connection Denied: Exceeds the allotted number of sessions for the
KVM switch this node is attached to. If possible, please disconnect an
existing session to the same KVM switch.
A list of the active connections to the KVM switch is included in the
message.
Note: You can filter the Access Report by message text to find out which
Limits on number of KVM sessions are set per user group. You can
enable limits when you add or edit a user group manually, in Guided
Dominion KXII devices ONLY also give a warning when the maximum
number of connections for the device has been reached. The event is
logged in the Access Report with the message Connection Denied.
The full message text is:
Connection Denied: Exceeds the number of available video channels on
the KVM switch this node is attached to.'
Configuring Access Auditing for User Groups
You can require members of a user group to enter the reason why they
are accessing the node before access is permitted. A dialog will appear
to all users in the user groups you select. Users must enter the reason
for access before the node connection is made. This feature applies to
all types of access with all interface types, including power control.
The reasons for access are logged in the Audit Trail and in the Node
Profile's Auditing tab.
To configure access auditing for user groups:
1. Choose Users > Node Auditing.
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2. Select the Require Users to Enter Access Information When
Connecting to a Node checkbox.
3. In the Message to Users field, enter a message that users will see
when attempting to access a node. A default message is provided.
256 character maximum.
4. Move the user groups to enable access auditing for the group into
the Selected list by clicking the arrow buttons. Use Ctrl+click to
select multiple items.
Tip: Type the name of a user group in the Find field to highlight it in
the list. Type * after a partial name to highlight all similar names in
the list.
Click the column headers to sort the lists alphabetically.
5. Click Update.
Adding, Editing, and Deleting Users
Add a User
When you add a user to CC-SG, you must specify a user group to give
the user the access privileges assigned to the user group.
To add a user:
1. In the Users tab, select the group to which you want to add a user.
2. Choose Users > User Manager > Add User.
3. In the Username field, type the user name of the user you want to
add. This name is used to log in to CC-SG. See Naming
lengths.
4. In the Full Name field, type the user's full first and last name. See
name lengths.
5. Select the Login Enabled checkbox if you want the user to be able to
log in to CC-SG.
6. Select the Check Remote Authentication checkbox only if you want
the user to be authenticated by an external server, such as
TACACS+, RADIUS, LDAP, or AD. If you are using remote
authentication, a password is not required and the New Password
and Retype New Password fields will be disabled.
7. In the New Password and Retype New Password fields, type the
password that the user will use to log in to CC-SG.
CC-SG's rules for name lengths.
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If strong passwords are enabled, the password entered must
conform to the established rules. The information bar at the top of
the screen will display messages to assist with the password
details on strong passwords.
8. Select the Force Password Change on Next Login checkbox to force
the user to change the assigned password the next time they log in.
9. Select the Force Password Change Periodically checkbox to specify
how often the user will be forced to change their password.
10. If selected, in the Expiration Period (Days) field, type the number of
days that the user will be able to use the same password before
being forced to change it.
11. In the Email address field, type the user's email address. This will be
used to send the user notifications.
12. In the Telephone Number field, type the user's telephone number.
13. Click the User Groups drop-down menu and select the group to
which the user will be added.
.
Depending on the user group you select, the Require User to
Enter Information When Connecting to a Node checkbox may or
may not be selected. If selected, then this user is required to
enter information when accessing a node. See Configuring
14. When you are done configuring this user, click Apply to add this user
and create another one, or click OK to add the user without creating
more. The users you create appear in the Users tab, nested
underneath the user groups to which they belong.
Edit a User
You cannot edit a user to change what group they belong to. See
To edit a user:
1. In the Users tab, click the + symbol to expand the user group that
contains a user you want to edit, and then select the user. The User
Profile appears.
2. Deselect the Login enabled checkbox to prevent this user from
logging into CC-SG. Select the Login enabled checkbox to allow this
user to log into CC-SG.
3. Select the Remote Authentication only checkbox if you want the user
to be authenticated by an external server such as TACACS+,
RADIUS, LDAP, or AD. If you are using remote authentication, a
password is not required and the New Password and Retype New
Password fields will be disabled.
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4. In the New Password and Retype New Password fields, type a new
password to change this user's password.
Note: If Strong Passwords are enabled, the password entered must
conform to the established rules. The information bar at the top of
the screen will assist with the password requirements. See
passwords.
5. Select the Force Password Change on Next Login checkbox if you
want to force the user to change the assigned password the next
time they log in.
6. In the Email address field, type a new email address to add or
change the user's configured email address. This will be used to
send the user notifications.
7. Click OK to save your changes.
Delete a User
Deleting a user completely removes the user from CC-SG. This is useful
for removing user accounts that are no longer needed.
This procedure deletes all instances of a user, even if the user exists in
to remove the user from a group without deleting the user from CC-SG.
To delete a user:
1. In the Users tab, click the + symbol to expand the user group that
contains a user you want to delete, and then select the user. The
User Profile appears.
2. Choose Users > User Manager, Delete User.
3. Click OK to permanently delete the user from CC-SG.
Assigning a User to a Group
Use this command to assign an existing user to another group. Users
assigned in this way will be added to the new group while still existing in
any group they were previously assigned to. To move a user, use this
command in conjunction with Delete User From Group.
To assign a user to a group:
1. In the Users tab, select the user group to which you want to assign a
users.
2. Choose Users > User Group Manager > Assign Users To Group.
3. The user group you selected appears in the User group name field.
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4. Users who are not assigned to the target group appear in the Users
not in group list.
.
.
.
.
Select the users you want to add from this list, and then click > to
move them to the Users in group list.
Click the >> button to move all users not in the group to the
Users in group list.
Select the users you want to remove from the Users in group list,
and then click the < button to remove them.
Click the << button to remove all users from the Users in group
list.
5. When all the users have been moved to the appropriate column,
click OK. The users in the Users in group list will be added to the
selected User Group.
Deleting a User From a Group
When you delete a user from a group, the user is removed only from the
specified group. The user remains in all other assigned groups. Deleting
a user from a group does not delete the user from CC-SG.
If a user belongs to only one group, you cannot delete the user from the
group. You can only delete the user from CC-SG.
To delete a user from a group:
1. In the Users tab, click the + symbol to expand the user group that
contains the user you want to delete from the group, and then select
the user. The User Profile appears.
2. Choose Users > User Manager > Delete User From Group. The
Delete User screen appears.
3. Click OK to delete the user from the group.
Adding Users with CSV File Import
You can add user information to CC-SG by importing a CSV file that
contains the values.
If you have multiple CC-SG units in a neighborhood, exporting users
from one CC-SG then importing the users into another CC-SG is a quick
way to ensure all locally authenticated users are present on both
members.
You must have the User Management and CC Setup and Control
privileges to import and export user information.
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Users CSV File Requirements
The import enables you to add user groups, users, and AD modules, and
assign policies and permissions and user groups.
Policies must already be created in CC-SG. The import assigns the
policy to a user group. You cannot create new policies via import.
User Group names are case sensitive.
User names are not case sensitive.
Each USERGROUP defined must have a
USERGROUP-PERMISSIONS and a USERGROUP-POLICY tag
defined in the CSV file to create the user group.
Export a file from CC-SG to view the Comments, which include all
tags and parameters needed to create a valid CSV file. See Export
Follow the additional requirements for all CSV files. See Common
To add a user group to the CSV file:
Column
number
Tag or value
Details
ADD
1
The first column for all tags is the
command ADD.
USERGROUP
2
Enter the tag as shown.
Tags are not case sensitive.
3
User Group Name
Description
Required field. User Group names
are case sensitive.
4
5
Required field.
Limit Max Number of KVM
Sessions per Device
TRUE or FALSE
Default is FALSE.
Enter just the number, from 1-8.
Default is 2.
6
Maximum number of KVM
sessions allowed per user
To assign permissions to a user group in the CSV file:
Enter the value TRUE to assign a permission to the user group. Enter
the value FALSE to deny the permission to the user group.
Column
number
Tag or value
Details
ADD
1
The first column for all tags is the
command ADD.
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Column
Tag or value
Details
number
USERGROUP-PERMISSION
S
2
Enter the tag as shown.
Tags are not case sensitive.
3
User Group Name
Required field. User Group names
are case sensitive.
4
5
CC Setup and Control
TRUE or FALSE
Device Configuration
Upgrade Management
TRUE or FALSE
6
Device Port Node
Management
TRUE or FALSE
7
8
9
User Management
User Security Management
Node IBA
TRUE or FALSE
TRUE or FALSE
TRUE or FALSE
Default is TRUE
TRUE or FALSE
Default is TRUE
TRUE or FALSE
10
11
Node OOB
Node Power
To assign a policy to a user group in the CSV file:
Column
number
Tag or value
Details
ADD
1
The first column for all tags is the
command ADD.
USERGROUP-POLICY
2
Enter the tag as shown.
Tags are not case sensitive.
Required field.
3
4
User Group Name
User Group names are case
sensitive.
Policy Name
Required field.
To associate an AD module to a user group in the CSV file:
Column
number
Tag or value
Details
ADD
1
The first column for all tags is the
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Column
number
Tag or value
Details
command ADD.
USERGROUP-ADMODULE
2
Enter the tag as shown.
Tags are not case sensitive.
3
4
User Group Name
AD Module Name
Required field. User Group names
are case sensitive.
Required field.
To add a user to CC-SG:
Column
number
Tag or value
Details
ADD
1
The first column for all tags is the
command ADD.
USER
2
Enter the tag as shown.
Tags are not case sensitive.
3
User Group Name
Required field. User Group names
are case sensitive.
You must add the user to one user
group. You can add the user to more
user groups with the
USERGROUP-MEMBER tag.
4
5
6
7
User Name
Required field.
Required field.
Optional.
Password
User's Full Name
Email Address
Optional.
Email address is used with system
notifications.
8
9
Telephone Number
Login Enabled
Optional.
TRUE or FALSE
Default is TRUE
Enable login to allow the user to log
in to CC-SG.
10
11
Remote Authentication
TRUE or FALSE
Force Password Change
Periodically
TRUE or FALSE
12
Expiration Period
If Force Password Change
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Column
number
Tag or value
Details
Periodically is set to TRUE, specify
the number of days after which
password must be changed. Enter
just the number, from 1 to 365.
To add a user to a user group:
Column
number
Tag or value
Details
ADD
1
The first column for all tags is the
command ADD.
USERGROUP-MEMBER
2
Enter the tag as shown.
Tags are not case sensitive.
Required field.
3
4
User Group Name
User Group names are case
sensitive.
User Name
Required field.
Sample Users CSV File
ADD, USERGROUP, Windows Administrators, MS IT Team
ADD, USERGROUP-PERMISSIONS, Windows Administrators, FALSE,
TRUE, TRUE, TRUE, TRUE, TRUE, TRUE, TRUE
ADD, USERGROUP-POLICY, Windows Administrators, Full Access
Policy
ADD, USERGROUP-ADMODULE, Windows Administrators,
AD-USA-57-120
ADD, USERGROUP-MEMBER, Windows Administrators, user1
ADD, USERGROUP-MEMBER, Windows Administrators, user2
ADD, USER, Windows Administrators, user1, password, userfirstname
userlastname, [email protected], 800-555-1212, TRUE,,,
ADD, USER, Windows Administrators, user2, password, userfirstname
userlastname, [email protected], 800-555-1212, TRUE,,,
ADD, USERGROUP-MEMBER, System Administrators, user1
ADD, USERGROUP-MEMBER, CC Users, user2
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Import Users
Once you've created the CSV file, validate it to check for errors then
import it.
Duplicate records are skipped and are not added.
1. Choose Administration > Import > Import Users.
2. Click Browse and select the CSV file to import. Click Open.
3. Click Validate. The Analysis Report area shows the file contents.
.
If the file is not valid, an error message appears. Click OK and
look at the Problems area of the page for a description of the
problems with the file. Click Save to File to save the problems
list. Correct your CSV file and then try to validate it again. See
4. Click Import.
5. Check the Actions area to see the import results. Items that imported
successfully show in green text. Items that failed import show in red
text. Items that failed import because a duplicate item already exists
or was already imported also show in red text.
6. To view more import results details, check the Audit Trail report. See
Export Users
The export file contains all users that have a user account created in
CC-SG. This excludes AD-authorized users, unless they also have a
user account created on CC-SG.
The export file includes user and the details from the user profile, user
groups, user group permissions and policies, associated AD modules.
Passwords export as a blank field.
To export users:
1. Choose Administration > Export > Export Users.
2. Click Export to File.
3. Type a name for the file and choose the location where you want to
save it
4. Click Save.
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Your User Profile
My Profile allows all users to view details about their account, change
some details, and customize usability settings. It is the only way for the
CC Super User account to change the account name.
To view your profile:
Choose Secure Gateway > My Profile. The Change My Profile screen
appears, displaying details about your account.
Change your password
1. Choose Secure Gateway > My Profile.
2. Check the Change Password (For Local Authentication Only)
checkbox.
3. Type your current password in the Old Password field.
4. Type your new password in the New Password field. A message
appears if Strong Passwords are required.
5. Type your new password again in the Retype New Password field.
6. Click OK to save your changes.
Change your name
You cannot change your user name. You can change the first and last
name associated with your user name.
To change your name:
1. Choose Secure Gateway > My Profile.
2. Type your first and last name in the Full Name field. See Naming
lengths.
Change your default search preference
1. Choose Secure Gateway > My Profile.
2. In the Search Preference area, select a preferred method to search
nodes, users, and devices:
.
Filter by Search Results - Allows the use of wildcards and will
limit the display of nodes, users, or devices to all names that
contain the search criteria.
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.
Find Matching String - Does not support the use of wildcards and
will highlight the closest match in the nodes, users, or devices as
you type. The list will be limited to those items that contain the
search criteria after clicking Search.
3. Click OK to save your changes.
Change the CC-SG default font size
1. Choose Secure Gateway > My Profile.
2. Click the Font Size drop-down menu to adjust the font size the
standard CC-SG client uses.
3. Click OK to save your changes.
Change your email address
1. Choose Secure Gateway > My Profile.
2. Type a new address in the Email address field to add or change the
address CC-SG will use to send you notifications.
3. Click OK to save your changes.
Change the CC-SG Super User's Username
You must be logged into CC-SG using the CC Super User account to
change the CC Super User's username. The default CC Super User
username is admin.
1. Choose Secure Gateway > My Profile.
2. Type a new name in the Username field.
3. Click OK to save your changes.
Logging Users Out
You can log active users out of CC-SG, either individually or by user
group.
To log out users:
1. In the Users tab, click the + symbol to expand the user group that
contains a user you want to log out of CCSG, and then select the
user.
.
To select multiple users, hold the Shift key as you click additional
users.
2. Choose Users > User Manager > Logout Users. The Logout Users
screen appears with the list of selected users.
3. Click OK to log the users out of CC-SG.
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To log out all users of a User Group:
1. In the Users tab, select the user group you want to log out of CC-SG.
.
To log out multiple user groups, hold the Shift key as you click
additional user groups.
2. Choose Users > User Group Manager > Logout Users. The Logout
Users screen appears with a list of active users from the selected
groups.
3. Click OK to log the users out of CC-SG.
Bulk Copying Users
You can use Bulk Copy for users to copy one user's user group
affiliations to another user or list of users. If the users receiving the
affiliations have existing group affiliations, the existing affiliations will be
removed.
To perform a Bulk Copy for users:
1. In the Users tab, click the + symbol to expand the user group that
contains the user whose policies and privileges you want to copy,
and then select the user.
2. Choose Users > User Manager > Bulk Copy. The Username field
displays the user whose policies and privileges you are copying.
3. In the All Users list, select the users that will be adopting the policies
and privileges of the user in the Username field.
.
.
.
Click > to move a user name to the Selected Users list.
Click >> to move all users to the Selected Users list.
Select the user in the Selected Users list, and then click < to
remove the user.
.
Click << to remove all users from the Users in group list.
4. Click OK to copy.
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Chapter 10 Policies for Access Control
Policies are rules that define which nodes and devices users can access,
when they can access them, and whether virtual-media permissions are
enabled, where applicable. The easiest way to create policies is to
categorize your nodes and devices into node groups and device groups,
and then create policies that allow and deny access to the nodes and
devices in each group. After you create a policy, you assign it to a user
CC-SG includes a Full Access Policy. If you want to give all users access
to all nodes and devices at all times, assign the Full Access Policy to all
user groups.
If you completed Guided Setup, a number of basic policies may already
have been created. See Configuring CC-SG with Guided Setup (on
To control access using policies:
Create Node Groups to organize the nodes you want to create
Create Device Groups to organize the devices you want to create
Create a policy for a node or device group specifying when access to
that node or device group can occur. See Adding a Policy (on page
176).
Apply the policy to a user group. See Assigning Policies To User
In This Chapter
Adding a Policy......................................................................................176
Editing a Policy......................................................................................177
Deleting a Policy....................................................................................178
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Adding a Policy
If you create a policy that denies access (Deny) to a node group or
device group, you also must create a policy that allows access (Control)
for the selected node group or device group. Users will not automatically
receive Control rights when the Deny policy is not in effect.
To add a policy:
1. Choose Associations > Policies. The Policy Manager window opens.
2. Click Add. A dialog window appears, requesting a name for the
policy.
3. Type a name for the new policy in the Enter policy name field. See
name lengths.
4. Click OK. The new policy will be added to the Policy Name list in the
Policy Manager screen.
5. Click the Device Group drop-down arrow, and select the Device
Group to which this policy governs access.
6. Click the Node Group drop-down arrow and select the Node Group
to which this policy governs access.
7. If the policy will cover only one type of group, select a value only for
that type.
8. Click the Days drop-down arrow, and then select which days of the
week this policy covers: All days, Weekday (Monday through Friday
only) and Weekend (Saturday and Sunday only), or Custom (select
specific days).
9. Select Custom to select your own set of days. The individual day
checkboxes will become enabled.
10. Select the checkbox that corresponds to each day you want this
policy to cover.
11. In the Start Time field, type the time of day this policy goes into
effect. The time must be in 24-Hour format.
12. In the End Time field, type the time of day this policy ends. The time
must be in 24-Hour format.
13. In the Device/Node Access Permission field, select Control to define
this policy to allow access to the selected node or device group for
the designated times and days. Select Deny to define this policy to
deny access to the selected node or device group for the designated
times and days.
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14. If you selected Control in the Device/Node Access Permission field,
the Virtual Media Permission section will become enabled. In the
Virtual Media Permission field, select an option to allow or deny
access to virtual media available in the selected node or device
groups for the designated times and days:
.
Read-Write allows both read and write permission to virtual
media
.
.
Read-only allows only read permission to virtual media
Deny denies all access to virtual media
15. Click Update to add the new policy to CC-SG, and then click Yes in
the confirmation message that appears.
Editing a Policy
When you edit a policy, the changes do not affect users who are
currently logged into CC-SG. The changes will go into effect at the next
login.
To ensure that your changes go into effect sooner, first enter
Maintenance Mode, and then edit policies. When you enter Maintenance
Mode, all current users are logged out of CC-SG until you exit
Maintenance Mode, when users can log in again. See Maintenance
To edit a policy:
1. On the Associations menu, click Policies. The Policy Manager
window opens.
2. Click the Policy Name drop-down arrow, and then select the policy
you want to edit from the list.
3. To edit the name of the policy, click Edit. An Edit Policy window
opens. Type a new name for the policy in the field, and then click OK
to change the name of the policy. Optional.
4. Click the Device Group drop-down arrow, and select the Device
Group to which this policy governs access.
5. Click the Node Group drop-down arrow and select the Node Group
to which this policy governs access.
6. If the policy will cover only one type of group, select a value only for
that type.
7. Click the Days drop-down arrow, and then select which days of the
week this policy covers: All (everyday), Weekday (Monday through
Friday only) and Weekend (Saturday and Sunday only), or Custom
(select specific days).
8. Select Custom to select your own set of days. The individual day
checkboxes will become enabled.
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9. Select the checkbox that corresponds to each day you want this
policy to cover.
10. In the Start Time field, type the time of day this policy goes into
effect. The time must be in 24-Hour format.
11. In the End Time field, type the time of day this policy ends. The time
must be in 24-Hour format.
.
.
In the Device/Node Access Permission field:
Select Control to define this policy to allow access to the selected
node or device group for the designated times and days.
.
Select Deny to define this policy to deny access to the selected
node or device group for the designated times and days.
12. If you selected Control in the Device/Node Access Permission field,
the Virtual Media Permission section will become enabled. In the
Virtual Media Permission field, select an option to allow or deny
access to virtual media available in the selected node or device
groups for the designated times and days:
.
Read-Write allows both read and write permission to virtual
media
.
.
Read-only allows only read permission to virtual media
Deny denies all access to virtual media
13. Click Update to save your changes.
14. Click Yes in the confirmation message that appears.
Deleting a Policy
You can delete a policy that is no longer needed.
To delete a policy:
1. Choose Associations > Policies. The Policy Manager window opens.
2. Click the Policy Name drop-down arrow, and then select the policy
you want to delete.
3. Click Delete.
4. Click Yes in the confirmation message that appears.
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Support for Virtual Media
CC-SG provides remote virtual media support for nodes connected to
virtual media-enabled KX2, KSX2, and KX2-101 devices. For detailed
instructions on accessing virtual media with your device, see:
Dominion KX II User Guide
Dominion KSX II User Guide
Dominion KXII-101 User Guide
assign virtual media permission to user groups in CC-SG.
Assigning Policies To User Groups
Policies must be assigned to a User Group before they take effect. Once
a policy is assigned to a User Group, the members of the group will have
their access governed by that policy. See Users and User Groups (on
If a user belongs to more than 1 group, the more permissive policy out of
the groups they are assigned to will apply to the user.
For example:
Policy 123: Allows access to servers 1 2 3.
Policy 456: Allows access to servers 4 5 6.
Group A: Group is assigned Policy123.
Group B: Group B is assigned Policy456.
User belongs to both Group A and B. This allows user access servers 1
2 3 4 5 6.
Then, create Policy Deny 1: Denies access to server 1.
Assign Policy Deny 1 to Group A. User will only have access to 2 3 4 5 6.
If Policy Deny 1 is switched from Group A to Group B, user has access
to 1 2 3 4 5 6.
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Chapter 11 Custom Views for Devices and
Nodes
Custom Views enable you to specify different ways to display the nodes
and devices in the left panel, using Categories, Node Groups, and
Device Groups.
In This Chapter
Types of Custom Views
There are three types of custom views: View by Category, Filter by Node
Group, and Filter by Device Group.
View by Category
All nodes and devices described by the categories you specify will
appear in the nodes or devices lists when a View by Category custom
view is applied. Nodes or devices that do not have a category assigned
will also display as "unassociated."
Filter by Node Group
Only the node groups you specify will appear in the nodes list when a
Filter by Node Group custom view is applied. The first level of
organization is the node group name. A node may appear several times
in the list if the node belongs to more than one node group defined in the
custom view. Nodes that do not belong to a node group specified by the
custom view will not appear in the list.
Filter by Device Group
Only the device groups you specify will appear in the devices list when a
Filter by Device Group custom view is applied. The first level of
organization is the device group name. A device may appear several
times in the list if the device belongs to more than one device group
defined in the custom view. Devices that do not belong to a device group
specified by the custom view will not appear in the list.
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Using Custom Views in the Admin Client
Custom Views for Nodes
Add a Custom View for Nodes
To add a custom view for nodes:
1. Click the Nodes tab.
2. Choose Nodes > Change View > Create Custom View. The Custom
View screen appears.
3. In the Custom View panel, click Add. The Add Custom View window
opens.
4. Type a name for the new custom view in the Custom View Name
field.
5. In the Custom View Type section:
.
Select Filter by Node Group to create a custom view that displays
only the node groups you specify.
.
Select View by Category to create a custom view that displays
nodes according to the categories you specify.
6. Click OK.
7. In the Custom View Details section:
a. In the Available list, select the item you want to include in the
custom view, and then click Add to add the item to the list.
Repeat this step to add as many items as you want.
b. Arrange the items in the Selected list in the order you would like
each grouping to display in the Nodes tab. Select an item and
click the up and down arrow buttons to move the item into the
desired sequence.
c. If you must remove an item from the list, select it and click
Remove.
8. Click Save. A message confirms that the custom view has been
added.
9. To apply the new custom view, click Set Current.
Apply a Custom View for Nodes
To apply a custom view to the nodes list:
1. Choose Nodes > Change View > Custom View. The Custom View
screen appears.
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2. Click the Name drop-down arrow and select a custom view from the
list.
3. Click Apply View.
or
Choose Nodes > Change View. All defined custom views are options
in the pop-up menu. Choose the custom view you want to apply.
Change a Custom View for Nodes
1. Click the Nodes tab.
2. Choose Nodes > Change View > Create Custom View. The Custom
View screen appears.
3. Click the Name drop-down arrow and select a custom view from the
list. Details of the items included and their order appear in the
Custom View Details panel
To change a custom view's name:
1. In the Custom View panel, click Edit. The Edit Custom View window
opens.
2. Type a new name for the custom view in the Enter new name for
custom view field, and then click OK. The new view name appears in
the Name field in the Custom View screen.
To change the custom view's contents:
1. In the Custom View Details section:
a. In the Available list, select the item you want to include in the
custom view, and then click Add to add the item to the list.
Repeat this step to add as many items as you want.
b. Arrange the items in the Selected list in the order you would like
each grouping to display in the Nodes tab. Select an item and
click the up and down arrow buttons to move the item into the
desired sequence.
c. If you must remove an item from the list, select it and click
Remove.
2. Click Save. A message confirms that the custom view has been
added.
3. To apply the new custom view, click Set Current.
Delete a Custom View for Nodes
To delete a custom view for nodes:
1. Click the Nodes tab.
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2. Choose Nodes > Change View > Create Custom View. The Custom
View screen appears.
3. Click the Name drop-down arrow, and select a custom view from the
list. Details of the items included and their order appear in the
Custom View Details panel
4. In the Custom View panel, click Delete. The Delete Custom View
confirmation message appears.
5. Click Yes.
Assign a Default Custom View for Nodes
To assign a default custom view for nodes:
1. Click the Nodes tab.
2. Choose Nodes > Change View > Create Custom View. The Custom
View screen appears.
3. Click the Name drop-down arrow, and select a custom view from the
list.
4. In the Custom View panel, click Set as Default. The next time you log
in, the selected custom view will be used by default.
Assign a Default Custom View of Nodes for All Users
If you have the CC Setup and Control privilege, you can assign a default
custom view for all users.
To assign a default custom view of nodes for all users:
1. Click the Nodes tab.
2. Choose Nodes > Change View > Create Custom View.
3. Click the Name drop-down arrow, and select the custom view you
want assign as a system-wide default view.
4. Select the System View checkbox, and then click Save.
All users who log into CC-SG will see the Nodes tab sorted according to
the selected custom view. Users can change the custom view.
Custom Views for Devices
Add a Custom View for Devices
To add a custom view for devices:
1. Click the Devices tab.
2. Choose Devices > Change View > Create Custom View. The
Custom View screen appears.
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3. In the Custom View panel, click Add. The Add Custom View window
appears.
4. Type a name for the new custom view in the Custom View Name
field.
5. In the Custom View Type section:
.
Select Filter by Device Group to create a custom view that
displays only the device groups you specify.
.
Select View by Category to create a custom view that displays
devices according to the categories you specify.
6. Click OK.
7. In the Custom View Details section:
a. In the Available list, select the item you want to include in the
custom view, and then click Add to add the item to the list.
Repeat this step to add as many items as you want.
b. Arrange the items in the Selected list in the order you would like
each grouping to display in the Nodes tab. Select an item and
click the up and down arrow buttons to move the item into the
desired sequence.
c. If you must remove an item from the list, select it and click
Remove.
8. Click Save. A message confirms that the custom view has been
added.
9. To apply the new custom view, click Set Current.
Apply a Custom View for Devices
To apply a custom view to the devices list:
1. Choose Devices > Change View > Custom View. The Custom View
screen appears.
2. Click the Name drop-down arrow, and select a custom view from the
list.
3. Click Set Current to apply the custom view.
or
Choose Devices > Change View. All defined custom views are options in
the pop-up menu. Choose the custom view you want to apply.
Change a Custom View for Devices
1. Click the Devices tab.
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2. Choose Devices > Change View > Create Custom View. The
Custom View screen appears.
3. Click the Name drop-down arrow, and select a custom view from the
list. Details of the items included and their order appear in the
Custom View Details panel.
To change a custom view's name:
1. In the Custom View panel, click Edit. The Edit Custom View window
opens.
2. Type a new name for the custom view in the Enter new name for
custom view field, and then click OK. The new view name appears in
the Name field in the Custom View screen.
To change the custom view's contents:
1. In the Custom View Details section:
a. In the Available list, select the item you want to include in the
custom view, and then click Add to add the item to the list.
Repeat this step to add as many items as you want.
b. Arrange the items in the Selected list in the order you would like
each grouping to display in the Nodes tab. Select an item and
click the up and down arrow buttons to move the item into the
desired sequence.
c. If you must remove an item from the list, select it and click
Remove.
2. Click Save. A message confirms that the custom view has been
added.
3. To apply the new custom view, click Set Current.
Delete a Custom View for Devices
To delete a custom view for devices:
1. Click the Devices tab.
2. Choose Devices > Change View > Create Custom View. The
Custom View screen appears.
3. Click the Name drop-down arrow, and select a custom view from the
list. Details of the items included and their order appear in the
Custom View Details panel
4. In the Custom View panel, click Delete. The Delete Custom View
confirmation message appears.
5. Click Yes.
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Assign a Default Custom View for Devices
To assign a default custom view for devices:
1. Click the Devices tab.
2. Choose Devices > Change View > Create Custom View. The
Custom View screen appears.
3. Click the Name drop-down arrow, and select a custom view from the
list.
4. In the Custom View panel, click Set as Default. The next time you
login the selected custom view will be used by default.
Assign a Default Custom View of Devices for All Users
If you have the Device, Port, and Node Management privilege, you can
assign a default custom view for all users.
To assign a default custom view of devices for all users:
1. Click the Devices tab.
2. Choose Devices > Change View > Create Custom View.
3. Click the Name drop-down arrow, and select the custom view you
want assign as a system-wide default view.
4. Select the System Wide checkbox, and then click Save.
All users who log into CC-SG will see the Devices tab sorted according
to the selected custom view. Users can change the custom view.
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In This Chapter
Authentication and Authorization (AA) Overview
Users of CC-SG can be locally authenticated and authorized on the
CC-SG or remotely authenticated using the following supported directory
servers:
Microsoft Active Directory (AD)
Netscape's Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)
TACACS+
RADIUS
Any number of remote servers can be used for external authentication.
For example, you could configure three AD servers, two iPlanet (LDAP)
servers, and three RADIUS servers.
Only AD can be used for remote authorization of users.
LDAP implementations use LDAP v3.
Flow for Authentication
When remote authentication is enabled, authentication and authorization
follow these steps:
1. The user logs into CC-SG with the appropriate username and
password.
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2. CC-SG connects to the external server and sends the username and
password.
3. Username and password are either accepted or rejected and sent
back. If authentication is rejected, this results in a failed login
attempt.
4. If authentication is successful, authorization is performed. CC-SG
checks if the username entered matches a group that has been
created in CC-SG or imported from AD, and grants privileges
according to the assigned policy.
When remote authentication is disabled, both authentication and
authorization are performed locally on CC-SG.
User Accounts
User Accounts must be added to the authentication server for remote
authentication. Except when using AD for both authentication and
authorization, all remote authentication servers require that users be
created on CC-SG. The user's username on both the authentication
server and on CC-SG must be the same, although the passwords may
be different. The local CC-SG password is used only when remote
for details on adding users who will be remotely authenticated.
Note: If remote authentication is used, users must contact their
Administrators to change their passwords on the remote server.
Passwords cannot be changed on CC-SG for remotely authenticated
users.
Distinguished Names for LDAP and AD
Configuration of remotely authenticated users on LDAP or AD servers
requires entering usernames and searches in Distinguished Name
format. The full Distinguished Name format is described in RFC2253
(http://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc2253.txt).
To configure CC-SG, you must know how to enter Distinguished Names
and the order in which each component of the name should be listed.
Specify a Distinguished Name for AD
Distinguished Names for AD should follow this structure. You do not
have to specify both common name and organization unit:
common name (cn), organizational unit (ou), domain component (dc)
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Specify a Distinguished Name for LDAP
Distinguished Names for Netscape LDAP and eDirectory LDAP should
follow this structure:
user id (uid), organizational unit (ou), organization (o)
Specify a Username for AD
When authenticating CC-SG users on an AD server by specifying
cn=administrator,cn=users,dc=xyz,dc=com in username, if a CC-SG
user is associated with an imported AD group, the user will be granted
access with these credentials. Note that you can specify more than one
common name, organizational unit, and domain component.
Specify a Base DN
You also enter a Distinguished Name to specify where the search for
users begins. Enter a Distinguished Name in the Base DN field to specify
an AD container in which the users can be found. For example, entering:
ou=DCAdmins,ou=IT,dc=xyz,dc=com will search all users in the
DCAdmins and IT organizational units under the xyz.com domain.
Specifying Modules for Authentication and Authorization
Once you have added all the external servers as modules in CC-SG,
specify whether you want CC-SG to use each of them for either
authentication, authorization, or both.
To specify modules for authentication and authorization:
1. Choose Administration > Security.
2. Click the Authentication tab. All configured external Authorization
and Authentication Servers appear in a table.
3. For each server listed:
a. Select the Authentication checkbox if you want CC-SG to use
the server for authentication of users.
b. Select the Authorization checkbox if you want CC-SG to use the
server for authorization of users. Only AD servers can be used
for authorization.
4. Click Update to save your changes.
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Establishing Order of External AA Servers
CC-SG will query the configured external authorization and
authentication servers in the order that you specify. If the first checked
option is unavailable, CC-SG will try the second, then the third, and so
on, until it is successful.
To establish the order in which CC-SG uses external
authentication and authorization servers:
1. Choose Administration > Security.
2. Click the Authentication tab. All configured external Authorization
and Authentication Servers appear in a table.
3. Select a server from the list, and then click the up and down arrows
to prioritize the order of engagement.
4. Click Update to save your changes.
AD and CC-SG Overview
CC-SG supports authentication and authorization of users imported from
an AD domain controller, without requiring that users be defined locally in
CC-SG. This allows users to be maintained exclusively on the AD server.
Once your AD server is configured as a module in CC-SG, CC-SG can
query all domain controllers for a given domain. You can synchronize
your AD modules in CC-SG with your AD servers to ensure that CCSG
has the most current authorization information on your AD user groups.
Do not add duplicate AD modules. If your users see a message that says
"You are not a member of any group" when attempting to login, you may
have configured duplicate AD modules. Check the modules you have
configured to see if they describe overlapping domain areas.
Adding an AD Module to CC-SG
Important: Create appropriate AD user groups and assign AD users
to them before starting this process. Also, make sure that you have
configured the CC-SG DNS and Domain Suffix in Configuration
To add an AD module to CC-SG:
1. Choose Administration > Security.
2. Click the Authentication tab.
3. Click Add to open the Add Module window.
4. Click the Module Type drop-down menu and select AD from the list.
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5. Type a name for the AD server in the Module name field.
.
.
.
The maximum number of characters is 31.
All printable characters may be used.
The module name is optional and is specified only to distinguish
this AD server module from any others that you configure in
CC-SG. The name is not connected to the actual AD server
name.
6. Click Next to proceed. The General tab opens.
AD General Settings
In the General tab, you must add the information that allows CC-SG to
query the AD server.
Do not add duplicate AD modules. If your users see a message that says
"You are not a member of any group" when attempting to login, you may
have configured duplicate AD modules. Check the modules you have
configured to see if they describe overlapping domain areas.
1. Type the AD domain you want to query in the Domain field. For
example, if the AD domain is installed in the xyz.com domain, type
xyz.com in the Domain field. CC-SG and the AD server you want to
query must be configured either on the same domain or on different
domains that trust each other.
Note: CC-SG will query all known domain controllers for the domain
specified.
2. Type the IP addresses of the Primary and Secondary DNS servers in
the Primary DNS Server IP Address and Secondary DNS Server IP
Address fields respectively, or select the Use default CC-SG DNS
checkbox to use the DNS configured in the Configuration Manager
3. Select the Anonymous Bind checkbox if you want to connect to the
AD server without specifying a username and password. If you use
this option, ensure that the AD server allows anonymous queries.
Note: By default, Windows 2003 does NOT allow anonymous
queries. Windows 2000 servers do allow certain anonymous
operation whose query results are based on the permissions of each
object.
4. If you are not using anonymous binding, type the username of the
user account you want to use to query the AD server in the "User
name" field. The format required depends on your AD version and
configuration. Use one of the following formats.
A user named User Name with a login name UserN in the
raritan.com domain could be entered as:
.
cn=UserName,cn=users,dc=Raritan,dc=com
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.
Raritan/UserName
Note: The user specified must have permission to execute search
queries in the AD domain. For example, the user may belong to a
group within AD that has Group scope set to Global, and Group type
set to Security.
5. Type the password for the user account you want to use to query the
AD server in the Password and Confirm Password fields. Maximum
length is 32 characters.
6. Click Test Connection to test the connection to the AD server using
the given parameters. You should receive a confirmation of a
successful connection. If you do not see a confirmation, review the
settings carefully for errors and try again.
7. Click Next to proceed. The Advanced tab opens.
AD Advanced Settings
To configure advanced AD settings:
1. Click the Advanced tab.
2. Type the port number on which the AD server is listening. The
default port is 389. If you are using secure connections for LDAP,
you may need to change this port. The standard port for secure
LDAP connections is 636.
3. Select the Secure Connection for LDAP checkbox if you want to use
a secure channel for the connection. If checked, CC-SG uses LDAP
over SSL to connect to AD. This option may not be supported by
your AD configuration.
4. Specify a Base DN (directory level/entry) under which the
authentication search query will be executed. CC-SG can do a
recursive search downward from this Base DN.
Example
Description
dc=raritan,dc=com
The search query for
the user entry will be
made over the whole
directory structure.
cn=Administrators,cn=Users,dc=raritan,dc The search query for
=com
the user entry will be
performed only in the
Administrators
sub-directory (entry).
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5. Type a user's attributes in the Filter field so the search query will be
restricted to only those entries that meet this criterion. The default
filter is objectclass=user, which means that only entries of the type
user are searched.
6. Specify the way in which the search query will be performed for the
user entry.
.
Select the Use Bind checkbox if the user logging in from the
applet has permissions to perform search queries in the AD
server. If a username pattern is specified in Bind username
pattern, the pattern will be merged with the username supplied in
the applet and the merged username will be used to connect to
the AD server.
Example: If you specify cn={0},cn=Users,dc=raritan,dc=com and
TestUser has been supplied in the applet, then CC-SG uses
cn=TestUser,cn-Users,dc=raritan,dc=com to connect to the AD
server.
.
Select the Use Bind After Search checkbox to use the username
and password you specified in the General tab to connect to the
AD server. The entry is searched in the specified Base DN and is
found if it meets the specified filtering criterion and if the attribute
“samAccountName” is equal to the username entered in the
applet. Then, a second connection is attempted using the
username and password supplied in the applet. This second
bind assures that the user provided the correct password.
7. Click Next to proceed. The Groups tab opens.
AD Group Settings
In the Groups tab, you can specify the exact location from which you
want to import AD user groups.
Important: You must specify Group settings before you can import
groups from AD.
1. Click the Groups tab.
2. Specify a Base DN (directory level/entry) under which the groups,
containing the user to be authorized, will be searched.
Example
Description
dc=raritan,dc=com
The search query for the user
in the group will be made
over the whole directory
structure.
cn=Administrators,cn=Users,dc=raritan,dc=c The search query for the user
om
in the group will be performed
only in the Administrators
sub-directory (entry).
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3. Type a user's attributes in the Filter field so the search query for the
user in the group will be restricted to only those entries that meet this
criterion.
For example, if you specify cn=Groups,dc=raritan,dc=com as the
Base DN and (objectclass=group) as the Filter, then all entries that
are in the Groups entry and are of type group will be returned.
4. Click Next to proceed. The Trusts tab opens.
AD Trust Settings
In the Trusts tab, you can set up trust relationships between this new AD
domain and any existing domains. A trust relationship allows resources
to be accessible by authenticated users across domains. Trust
relationships can be incoming, outgoing, bidirectional, or disabled. You
should set up trust relationships if you want AD modules that represent
different forests in AD to be able to access information from each other.
The trusts you configure in CC-SG should match the trusts configured in
AD.
1. Click the Trusts tab. If you have configured more than one AD
domain, all other domains are listed in the Trusts tab.
2. For each domain in the Trust Partner column, click the Trust
Direction drop-down menu, and then select the direction of trust you
want to establish between the domains. Trust directions are updated
in all AD modules when you make changes to one AD module.
.
.
Incoming: information will be trusted coming in from the domain.
Outgoing: information will be trusted going to the selected
domain.
.
.
Bidirectional: information will be trusted in both directions from
each domain.
Disabled: information will not be exchanged between the
domains.
3. Click Apply to save your changes, and then click OK to save the AD
module and exit the window.
The new AD module appears in the Security Manager screen under
External AA Servers.
4. Select the Authentication checkbox if you want CC-SG to use the AD
module for authentication of users. Select the Authorization
checkbox if you want CC-SG to use the AD module for authorization
of users.
5. Click Update to save your changes.
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Editing an AD Module
Once you have configured AD modules, you can edit them at any time.
To edit an AD module:
1. Choose Administration > Security.
2. Click the Authentication tab. All configured external Authorization
and Authentication Servers appear in a table.
3. Select the AD module you want edit, and then click Edit.
4. Click each tab in the Edit Module window to view the configured
settings. Make changes as needed. See AD General Settings (on
5. If you change the connection information, click Test Connection to
test the connection to the AD server using the given parameters. You
should receive a confirmation of a successful connection. If you do
not see a confirmation, review the settings carefully for errors and try
again.
6. Click OK to save your changes.
7. You must synchronize the AD user groups you changed, or you can
synchronize all AD modules to synchronize all groups and users in
all modules. See Synchronize All User Groups with AD (on page
Importing AD User Groups
You must specify Group settings in the AD module before you can import
After making a change to imported groups or users, you must
synchronize the AD user groups you changed so that the imported
groups are mapped to the appropriate groups on AD and synchronize all
AD modules to synchronize all groups and users in all modules. See
You can import nested groups from AD.
Note: Make sure that you have configured the CC-SG DNS and Domain
Suffix in Configuration Manager before attempting to import AD user
To import AD user groups:
1. Choose Administration > Security.
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2. Click the Authentication tab. All configured Authorization and
Authentication Servers appear in a table.
3. Select the AD server whose AD user groups you want to import.
4. Click Import AD User Groups to retrieve a list of user group values
stored on the AD server. If any of the user groups are not already on
the CC-SG, you can import them here and assign them an access
policy.
5. Select the groups you want to import to CC-SG.
.
.
Imported user group names can include up to 64 characters.
To search for user groups, type a search string in the Search for
User Group field, and then click Go.
.
Click a column header to sort the list of user groups by the
information in that column.
.
.
Click Select all to select all user groups for import.
Click Deselect all to deselect all selected user groups.
6. In the Policies column, select a CC-SG access policy from the list to
assign the policy to the selected group.
7. Click Import to import the selected user groups.
Tip: To check that the group imported properly and to view the privileges
of the group just imported, click the Users tab, then select the imported
group to open the User Group Profile screen. Verify the information in
the Privileges and Device/Node Policies tab. Click the Active Directory
Associations tab to view information on the AD module associated with
the user group.
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Synchronizing AD with CC-SG
There are several methods for synchronizing the information on CC-SG
with the information on your AD server.
Daily synchronization of all modules: You can enable scheduled
synchronization to allow CC-SG to synchronize all AD modules daily
at the time you choose. See Synchronize All AD Modules (on page
199). This synchronization is necessary only when you are using AD
for authorization.
Scheduled synchronization using Task Manager: See Schedule a
On Demand Synchronization: You can perform two types of
synchronization whenever you choose:
1. All Active Directory Modules: This option performs the same
operation as daily synchronization of all modules, but you can
use it to synchronize at any time on demand. This
synchronization is necessary only when you are using AD for
2. All User Groups: Use this option when you have changed a
user group. Synchronizing all user groups allows you to map
imported and local user groups to user groups identified as part
of an AD module. Synchronizing user groups does not update
access information in CC-SG. You must synchronize all AD
modules, either by waiting for daily synchronization to run or by
running the on-demand synchronization of all modules, to update
access information. See Synchronize All User Groups with AD
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Synchronize All User Groups with AD
You should synchronize all user groups if you have made a change to a
user group, such as moving a user group from one AD module to
another. You can also change the AD association of a user group
manually, in the User Group Profile's Active Directory Associations tab.
If you have made changes to users or domain controllers, you should
synchronize all AD modules. See Synchronize All AD Modules (on
When you synchronize AD user groups, CC-SG retrieves the groups for
the selected AD module, compares their names with the user groups in
CC-SG, and identifies the matches. CC-SG will present the matches and
allow you to select which groups in AD you want to associate with
CC-SG. This does not update user access information in CC-SG.
Synchronizing AD User Groups only maps the group names from AD to
CC-SG.
To synchronize all user groups with AD:
1. Choose Administration > Security.
2. Click the Authentication tab. All configured Authorization and
Authentication Servers appear in a table.
3. Select the AD server whose user groups you want to synchronize
with the user groups in CC-SG.
4. In the On Demand Synchronization list, select All User Groups, then
click Synchronize Now.
5. A list of all user groups found in the AD module whose names match
user groups in CC-SG appears. Select the user groups you want to
synchronize then click OK.
A confirmation message appears when all imported user groups in
the selected module have been successfully synchronized.
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Synchronize All AD Modules
You should synchronize all AD Modules whenever you change or delete
a user in AD, change user permissions in AD, or make changes to a
domain controller.
When you synchronize all AD modules, CC-SG retrieves the user groups
for all configured AD modules, compares their names with the user
groups that have been imported into CC-SG or associated with the AD
module within CC-SG, and refreshes the CC-SG local cache. The
CC-SG local cache contains all domain controllers for each domain, all
user groups that are associated with modules in CC-SG, and the user
information for the known AD users. If user groups have been deleted
from the AD modules, CC-SG removes all associations to the deleted
group from its local cache as well. This ensures that CC-SG has the
most current AD user group information.
To synchronize all AD modules:
1. Choose Administration > Security.
2. Click the Authentication tab. All configured Authorization and
Authentication Servers appear in a table.
3. In the On Demand Synchronization list, select All Active Directory
Modules, then click Synchronize Now. A confirmation message
appears when all AD modules have been successfully synchronized.
If changing the password for a user in MSFT Windows Server 2003
AD, both the old and the new passwords are valid for around 30
minutes. During this period, the user can log into CC-SG with either
password. This occurs because AD caches the old password for 30
minutes before the new password is fully updated.
Enable or Disable Daily Synchronization of All AD Modules
To set more frequent synchronization, schedule a task to synchronize all
To enable daily synchronization of all AD modules:
1. Choose Administration > Security.
2. Click the Authentication tab. All configured Authorization and
Authentication Servers appear in a table.
3. Select the Daily synchronization of All Modules checkbox.
4. In the Synchronization Time field, click the up and down arrows to
select the time at which you want CC-SG to perform the daily
synchronization of all AD modules.
5. Click Update to save your changes.
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To disable daily synchronization of all AD modules:
1. Choose Administration > Security.
2. Click the Authentication tab. All configured Authorization and
Authentication Servers appear in a table.
3. Deselect the Daily synchronization of All Modules checkbox.
4. Click Update to save your changes.
Change the Daily AD Synchronization Time
When daily synchronization is enabled, you can specify the time at which
automatic synchronization occurs. By default, daily synchronization
occurs at 23:30.
To change the daily AD synchronization time:
1. Choose Administration > Security.
2. Select the Authentication tab. Ensure that the Daily synchronization
of All Modules checkbox is selected.
3. In the Synchronization Time field at the bottom of the screen, click
the up and down arrows to select the time at which you want CC-SG
to perform the daily synchronization of all AD modules.
4. Click Update to save your changes.
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Renaming and Moving AD Groups
Renaming a group in AD:
When an AD group that has been imported into CC-SG changes its
name in AD, CC-SG reports a warning in the Audit Trail when the name
change is detected, either at synchronization or when an affected AD
user logs in for the first time after.
"User group <group name> has been renamed to <group new
name> in AD module <module name>."
Deleting or moving a group in AD:
When an AD group that has been imported into CC-SG has been deleted
or moved out of the group's search base, CC-SG reports a warning in the
Audit Trail. The AD association for the group is removed.
"Usergroup<groupname>cannotbefoundinADmodule<module
name>."
Moving a group in AD within the search base:
When an AD group moves within the search base, no warning is
reported, and the group functions as usual.
About LDAP and CC-SG
Once CC-SG starts and a username and password are entered, a query
is forwarded either through CC-SG or directly to the LDAP server. If the
username and password match those in the LDAP directory, the user is
authenticated. The user will then be authorized against the local user
groups on the LDAP server.
Add an LDAP (Netscape) Module to CC-SG
To add an LDAP (Netscape) module to CC-SG:
1. Choose Administration > Security.
2. Click the Authentication tab.
3. Click Add to open the Add Module window.
4. Click the Module Type drop-down menu and select LDAP from the
list.
5. Type a name for the LDAP server in the Module name field.
6. Click Next to proceed. The General tab opens.
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LDAP General Settings
1. Click the General tab.
2. Type the IP address or hostname of the LDAP server in the IP
for hostname rules.
3. Type the port value in the Port field. The default port is 389.
4. Select "LDAP over SSL" if using a secure LDAP server.
5. Select Anonymous Bind if your LDAP server allows anonymous
queries. You do not need to enter a user name and password with
anonymous binding.
Note: By default, Windows 2003 does NOT allow anonymous
queries. Windows 2000 servers do allow certain anonymous
operations, whose query results are based on the permissions of
each object.
6. If you are not using anonymous binding, type a username in the User
name field. Type a Distinguished Name (DN) to specify the
credentials used to query the LDAP server. For DN, enter the
common name, organizational unit, and domain.
For example, type
uid=admin,ou=Administrators,ou=TopologyManagement,o=Netscape
Root. Separate the values with commas but do not use spaces
before or after the comma. The values can include spaces, for
example, Command Center.
7. Type the password in the Password and Confirm Password fields.
8. To specify where the search for users begins, enter a Distinguished
Name in Base DN. For example,
ou=Administrators,ou=TopologyManagement,o=NetscapeRoot,
searches all organizational units under the domain.
9. To narrow searching to only particular types of objects, type a value
in the Filter field. For example, (objectclass=person) will narrow
searching to only person objects.
10. Click Test Connection to test the LDAP server using the given
parameters. You should receive a confirmation of a successful
connection. If not, review the settings carefully for errors and try
again.
11. Click Next to proceed to the Advanced tab to set advanced
configuration options for the LDAP server.
LDAP Advanced Settings
1. Click the Advanced tab.
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2. Select Base 64 if you want the password to be sent to the LDAP
server with encryption. Select Plain Text if you want the password to
be sent to the LDAP server as plain text.
3. Default Digest: select the default encryption of user passwords.
4. Type the user attribute and group membership attribute parameters
in the User Attribute and Group Membership Attribute fields. These
values should be obtained from your LDAP directory schema.
5. Type the bind pattern in the Bind Username Pattern field.
.
Check Use bind if you want CC-SG to send the username and
password entered at login to the LDAP server for authentication.
If Use Bind is not checked, CC-SG will search the LDAP server
for the user name, and if found, will retrieve the LDAP object and
locally compare the associated password with the one entered.
.
On some LDAP servers, the password cannot be retrieved as
part of the LDAP object. Select the Use bind after search
checkbox to instruct CC-SG to bind the password to the LDAP
object again and send it back to the server for authentication.
6. Click OK to save your changes. The new LDAP module appears in
the Security Manager screen, under External AA Servers.
7. Select the Authentication checkbox if you want CC-SG to use the
LDAP module for authentication of users.
8. Click Update to save your changes.
Sun One LDAP (iPlanet) Configuration Settings
If using a Sun One LDAP server for remote authentication, use this
example:
Parameter Name
SUN One LDAP Parameters
IP Address/Hostname
<Directory Server IP Address>
User Name
CN=<Valid user id>
<Password>
O=<Organization>
(objectclass=person)
Plain Text
Password
BaseDN
Filter
Passwords (Advanced Screen)
Password Default Digest (Advanced)
Use Bind
SHA
unchecked
Use Bind After Search
Checked
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OpenLDAP (eDirectory) Configuration Settings
If using an OpenLDAP server for remote authentication, use this
example:
Parameter Name
Open LDAP Parameters
IP Address/Hostname
<Directory Server IP Address>
User Name
CN=<Valid user id>, O=<Organization>
<Password>
Password
User Base
O=accounts, O=<Organization>
(objectclass=person)
Base64
User Filter
Passwords (Advanced screen)
Password Default Digest (Advanced) Crypt
Use Bind
Unchecked
Checked
Use Bind After Search
IBM LDAP Configuration Settings
If using an IBM LDAP server for remote authentication, use this example:
Parameter Name
IBM LDAP Parameters
IP Address/Hostname
<Directory Server IP Address>
User Name
Password
CN=<Valid user id>
<Password>
For example:
User Base
cn=users,DC=raritan,DC=com,DC=us
(objectclass=person)
Base64
User Filter
Passwords (Advanced screen)
Password Default Digest (Advanced) None
User Attribute
uid
Group Membership Attribute
Leave blank.
For example:
Bind Username Pattern
Use Bind
cn={0},cn=users,DC=raritan,DC=com,DC=us
Unchecked
Checked
Use Bind After Search
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About TACACS+ and CC-SG
CC-SG users who are remotely authenticated by a TACACS+ server
must be created on the TACACS+ server and on CC-SG. The user name
on the TACACS+ server and on CC-SG must be the same, although the
passwords may be different. See Users and User Groups (on page
156).
Add a TACACS+ Module
To add a TACACS+ module:
1. Choose Administration > Security.
2. Click the Authentication tab.
3. Click Add to open the Add Module window.
4. Choose Module Type > TACACS+.
5. Type a name for the TACACS+ server in the Module name field.
6. Click Next. The General tab opens.
TACACS+ General Settings
1. Type the IP address or hostname of the TACACS+ server in the IP
Address/Hostname Name field. See Terminology/Acronyms (on
2. Type the port number on which the TACACS+ server is listening in
the Port Number field. The default port number is 49.
3. Type the authentication port in the Authentication Port field.
4. Type the shared key in the Shared Key and Shared key confirm
fields. Maximum length is 128 characters.
5. Click OK to save your changes. The new TACACS+ module appears
in the Security Manager screen under External AA Servers.
6. Select the Authentication checkbox if you want CC-SG to use the
TACACS+ module for authentication of users.
7. Click Update to save your changes.
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About RADIUS and CC-SG
CC-SG users who are remotely authenticated by a RADIUS server must
be created on the RADIUS server and on CC-SG. The user name on the
RADIUS server and on CC-SG must be the same, although the
passwords may be different. See Users and User Groups (on page
156).
Add a RADIUS Module
To add a RADIUS module:
1. Choose Administration > Security.
2. Click the Authentication tab.
3. Click Add to open the Add Module window.
4. Click the Module Type drop-down menu and select RADIUS from the
list.
5. Type a name for the RADIUS server in the Module name field.
6. Click Next to proceed. The General tab opens.
RADIUS General Settings
1. Click the General tab.
2. Type the IP address or hostname of the RADIUS server in the IP
for hostname rules.
3. Type the port number in the Port Number field. The default port
number is 1812.
4. Type the authentication port in the Authentication Port field.
5. Type the shared key in the Shared Key and Shared key confirm
fields.
6. Click OK to save your changes.
7. The new RADIUS module appears in the Security Manager screen
under External AA Servers. Select the Authentication checkbox if
you want CC-SG to use the RADIUS module for authentication of
users.
8. Click Update to save your changes.
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Two-Factor Authentication Using RADIUS
By using an RSA RADIUS Server that supports two-factor authentication
in conjunction with an RSA Authentication Manager, CC-SG can make
use of two-factor authentication schemes with dynamic tokens.
In such an environment, users logs into CC-SG by first typing their
usernames in the Username field, then typing their fixed passwords, and
then the dynamic token value in the Password field.
Configuration of CC-SG is identical to standard RADIUS remote
authentication described above. See Two-Factor Authentication (on
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In This Chapter
Using Reports........................................................................................208
Audit Trail Report...................................................................................210
Error Log Report....................................................................................211
Access Report .......................................................................................212
Availability Report..................................................................................212
Active Users Report...............................................................................213
All Users Data Report............................................................................213
Device Asset Report..............................................................................214
Query Port Report .................................................................................215
Node Asset Report ................................................................................216
Active Nodes Report..............................................................................217
Scheduled Reports................................................................................219
Using Reports
The default filter for any report is the user policy. For example, the nodes
or devices that the user has no access permission will not display in the
reports.
Sort Report Data
Click a column header to sort report data by the values in that
column. The data will refresh in ascending order alphabetically,
numerically, or chronologically.
Click the column header again to sort in descending order.
Resize Report Column Width
The column widths you choose become the default report view the next
time you log in and run reports.
1. Hold your mouse pointer on the column divider in the header row
until the pointer becomes a double-headed arrow.
2. Click and drag the arrow to the left or right to adjust column width.
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View Report Details
Double-click a row to view details of the report.
When a row is highlighted, press the Enter key to view details.
All details of the selected report display in a dialog that appears, not just
the details you can view in the report screen. For example, the Access
Report screen for nodes does not display the Interface Type and
Message, but these are available in the Node Access Details dialog.
Navigate Multiple Page Reports
Click the arrow icons at the bottom of the report to navigate through
multiple page reports.
Print a Report
There are two printing options in CC-SG. You can print a report page as
it appears in your screen (print a screenshot), or you can print a full
report, including all details for each item.
Note: Printing options work for all CC-SG pages.
To print a screenshot of a report:
1. Generate the report you want to print.
2. Choose Secure Gateway > Print Screen.
To print all report details:
1. Generate the report you want to print. Make sure to select All in the
Entries to Display field.
2. Choose Secure Gateway > Print.
Save a Report to a File
You can save a report to a .CSV file, which can be opened in Excel.
When you save a report to a file, all the report's details are saved, not
just the details you can view in the report screen. For example, the
Access Report screen for nodes does not display the Type and Message
columns, but these columns are available after saving and opening the
Access Report in Excel.
1. Generate the report you want to save to a file.
2. Click Save to File.
3. Type a name for the file and choose the location where you want to
save it
4. Click Save.
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Purge a Report's Data From CC-SG
You can purge the data that appears in the Audit Trail and Error Log
reports. Purging these reports deletes all data that satisfy the search
criteria used. For example, if you search for all Audit Trail entries from
March 26, 2008 through March 27, 2008, only those records will be
purged. Entries earlier than March 26 or later than March 27 will remain
in the Audit Trail.
Purged data is removed from CC-SG permanently.
To purge a report's data from CC-SG:
1. Generate the report whose data you want to delete from CC-SG.
2. Click Purge.
3. Click Yes to confirm.
Hide or Show Report Filters
Some reports offer a set of filtering criteria at the top of the report screen.
You can hide the filtering section, which will allow the report area to
expand.
To hide or show the report filters:
Click the Filter toolbar at the top of the screen to hide the filtering
section.
Click the Filter toolbar again to show the filtering section.
Audit Trail Report
CC-SG maintains an Audit Trail of events in the system. The Audit Trail
logs events such as adding, editing, or deleting devices or ports, and
other modifications to the system.
Note: The Audit Trail records an entry when a user connects to a
bookmarked port, but doesn't record the logout entry until the browser
instance used to make the connection is closed.
To generate the Audit Trail report:
1. Choose Reports > Audit Trail.
2. Set the date range for the report in the Start Date and Time and End
Date and Time fields. Click each component of the default date
(month, day, year, hour, minute) to select it then click the up and
down arrows to reach the desired number.
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3. You can limit the data that the report will contain by entering
additional parameters in the Message Type, Message, Username,
and User IP address fields. Wildcards are accepted in these fields
except for the Message Type field.
.
.
.
.
To limit the report to a type of message, select a type in the
Message Type field.
To limit the report by the message text associated with an
activity, type the text in the Message field.
To limit the report to a particular user's activities, type the user's
username in the Username field.
To limit the report to a particular IP address's activities, type the
user's IP address in the User IP address field.
4. In the Entries to Display field, select the number of entries to display
in the report screen.
5. Click Apply to generate the report.
.
To purge the records in the report, click Purge. See Purge a
Error Log Report
CC-SG stores error messages in a series of Error Log files, which can be
accessed and used to help troubleshoot problems. The Error Log
includes a subset of the Audit Trail entries that are associated with an
error condition.
To generate the Error Log report:
1. Choose Reports > Error Log.
2. Set the date range for the report in the Start Date and Time and End
Date and Time fields. Click each component of the default date
(month, day, year, hour, minute) to select it then click the up and
down arrows to reach the desired number.
3. You can limit the data that the report will contain by entering
additional parameters in the Message, Username, and User IP
address fields. Wildcards are accepted in these fields.
.
.
.
To limit the report by the message text associated with an
activity, type the text in the Message field.
To limit the report to a particular user's activities, type the user's
username in the Username field.
To limit the report to a particular IP address's activities, type the
user's IP address in the User IP address field.
4. In the Entries to Display field, select the number of entries to display
in the report screen.
5. Click Apply to generate the report.
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.
Click Purge to delete the Error Log. See Purge a Report's Data
Access Report
Generate the Access report to view information about accessed devices
and nodes, when they were accessed, and the user who accessed them.
To generate the Access Report:
1. Choose Reports > Access Report.
2. Select Devices or Nodes.
3. Set the date and time range for the report in the Start Date and Time
and End Date and Time fields. Click each component of the default
date (month, day, year, hour, minute) to select it then click the up
and down arrows to reach the desired number.
4. You can limit the data that the report will contain by entering
additional parameters in the Device name, Node name, Username,
and User IP address fields. Wildcards are accepted in these fields.
.
.
.
.
.
To limit the report by the message text associated with an
activity, type the text in the Message field.
To limit the report to a particular device, type the device name in
the Device Name(s) field.
To limit the report to a particular node, type the port name in the
Node Name(s) field.
To limit the report to a particular user's activities, type the user's
username in the Username(s) field.
To limit the report to a particular IP address's activities, type the
user's IP address in the IP Address(es) field.
5. In the Entries to Display field, select the number of entries to display
in the report screen.
6. Click Apply to generate the report.
Availability Report
The Availability report displays the status of all connections to devices or
nodes. This report gives you full availability information for all devices or
nodes in your CC-SG-managed network.
To generate the Availability Report:
1. Choose Reports > Availability Report.
2. Select Nodes or Devices.
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3. Click Apply.
Active Users Report
The Active Users report displays current users and user sessions. You
can select active users from the report and disconnect them from
CC-SG.
To generate the Active Users report:
Choose Reports > Users > Active Users.
To disconnect a user from an active session in CC-SG:
1. In the Active Users report, select the user name you want to
disconnect.
2. Click Logout.
Locked Out Users Report
The Locked Out Users report displays users who are currently locked out
of CC-SG because they made too many unsuccessful login attempts.
You can unlock users from the report. See Lockout settings (on page
270).
To generate the Locked Out Users report:
Choose Reports > Users > Locked Out Users.
To unlock a user who has been locked out of CC-SG:
Select the user you want to unlock then click Unlock User.
All Users Data Report
The User Data report displays certain data on all users in the CC-SG
database.
To generate the All Users Data report:
Choose Reports > Users > All User Data.
.
The User Name field displays the user names of all CC-SG
users.
.
The Enabled field displays true if the user is able to log in to
CC-SG or false if the user is not able to log in to CC-SG, based
on whether the Login Enabled option is selected in the User
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.
The Password Expiration field displays the number of days that
the user can use the same password before being forced to
.
.
.
.
The Groups field displays the user groups to which the user
belongs.
The Privileges field displays the CC-SG privileges assigned to
The Email field displays the email address for the user, as
specified in the User Profile.
The User Type field displays local or remote, depending on the
user's access method.
User Group Data Report
The User Group Data report displays data on users and the groups with
which they are associated.
To generate the User Group Data report:
1. Choose Reports > Users > User Group Data.
2. Double-click the User Group to view the assigned policies.
Device Asset Report
The Device Asset report displays data on devices currently managed by
CC-SG.
To generate the Device Asset report:
Choose Reports > Devices > Device Asset Report. The report is
generated for all devices.
To filter the report data by device type:
Select a device type then click Apply. The report is generated again
with the selected filter applied.
.
Devices whose versions do not comply with the Compatibility
Matrix will appear in red text in the Device Name field.
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Device Group Data Report
The Device Group Data report displays device group information.
To generate the Device Group Data report:
1. Choose Reports > Devices > Device Group Data.
2. Double-click a row to display the list of devices in the group.
Query Port Report
The Query Port Report displays all ports according to port status.
To generate the Query Port report:
1. Choose Reports > Ports > Query Port.
2. In the Port Status/Availability section, select the port states you want
to include in the report. Selecting more than one checkbox will
include ports with all selected states. You must select at least one
Availability option when a Status option is specified.
State Type
Port State
Definition
All
All ports.
Status:
Up
Down
Connection to port is not possible
since the device is down and
unavailable.
Availability:
Idle
Port has been configured and
connection to port is possible.
Connected
Busy
A user is connected to this port.
Power on
Power off
Unconfigured:
New
Port has a target server attached,
but the port has not been configured.
Unused
Port does not have a target server
connected, and the port has not
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State Type
Port State
Definition
been configured.
3. Select Ghosted Ports to include ports that are ghosted. A ghosted
port can occur when a CIM or target server is removed from a
Paragon system or powered off (manually or accidentally). See
Raritan's Paragon II User Guide. Optional.
4. Select Paused Ports or Locked Ports to include ports that are
paused or locked. Paused ports occur when a CC-SG management
of a device is paused. Locked ports occur when a device is being
upgraded. Optional.
5. Select the number of rows of data to display in the report screen in
the Entries to Display field.
Note: This preference doesn't apply when generating the report as a
task.
6. Click Apply to generate the report.
Node Asset Report
The Node Asset report displays node name, interface name and type,
device name and type, and node group for all nodes under CC-SG
management. You can filter the report to include only data about nodes
that correspond to a specified node group, interface type, device type, or
device.
To generate the Node Asset report:
1. Choose Reports > Nodes > Node Asset Report.
2. Select the filtering criteria you want to apply to the report, All Nodes,
Node Group, Device Group, or Devices.
.
If you select Node Group, Interface Type, or Device Group,
select a parameter from corresponding menu.
.
If you select Devices, select the devices in the Available list
whose node assets you want to include in the report then click
Add to move them to the Selected list.
3. Click Apply to generate the report. The Node Asset Report
generates.
To get bookmark URLs for nodes:
1. Generate the Node Asset report then double-click a node to view the
details dialog.
2. Click Save to File. All report information is saved to a .csv file.
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3. The URL column contains direct links to each node. You can use this
information to create a web page with links to each node, instead of
bookmarking each node individually. See Bookmarking an
Active Nodes Report
The Active Nodes report includes the name and type of each active
interface, the connection mode, the associated device, a timestamp, the
current user, and the user IP address for each node with an active
connection. You can view the active nodes list and disconnect nodes
from this report.
To generate the Active Nodes report:
Choose Reports > Nodes > Active Nodes. The Active Nodes report
generates if there are currently active nodes.
To disconnect a node from an active session:
In the Active Nodes report, select the node you want to disconnect
then click Disconnect.
Node Creation Report
The Node Creation report lists all node creation attempts, both
successful and unsuccessful, within a specified time frame. You can
specify whether you want to see all node creation attempts or only those
that are potential duplicate nodes.
To generate the Node Creation report:
1. Choose Reports > Nodes > Node Creation.
2. Select All Nodes or Potential Duplicates. Potential Duplicates limits
the report to only those nodes that have been flagged as potential
duplicates.
3. If you selected All Nodes, set the date range for the report in the
Start Date and Time and End Date and Time fields. Click each
component of the default date (month, day, year, hour, minute) to
select it then click the up and down arrows to reach the desired
number.
4. Click Apply. The Node Creation report is generated.
.
The Result field displays Success, Failed, or Potential Duplicate
to describe the outcome of the node creation attempt
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Node Group Data Report
The Node Group Data report displays the list of nodes that belong to
each group, the user groups that have access to each node group, and,
if applicable, the rules that define the node group. The list of nodes is in
the report details, which you can view by double-clicking a row in the
report page, or save to a CSV file. See Save a Report to a File (on page
209).
The Node Asset report displays the list of groups each node is a member
To generate the Node Group Data report:
1. Choose Reports > Users >Node Group Data.
2. Double-click a row to display the list of nodes in the group.
AD User Group Report
The AD Users Group report displays all users in groups that were
imported into CC-SG from AD servers that have been configured for both
authentication and authorization. The report does not include users who
were added to the AD user groups locally via CC-SG.
To generate the AD Users Group report:
1. Choose Reports > Active Directory > AD Users Group Report.
2. The AD Server list includes all AD servers that have been configured
on CC-SG for both authentication and authorization. Select the
checkbox that corresponds to each AD server you want to include in
the report.
3. In the AD User Groups section, the Available list includes all user
groups that were imported into CC-SG from the AD servers you
checked in the AD Server list. Select the user groups you want to
include in the report then click Add to move the user groups to the
Selected list.
4. Click Apply to generate the report.
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Scheduled Reports
Scheduled Reports displays reports that were scheduled in the Task
Manager. You can find the Upgrade Device Firmware reports and
Restart Device reports in the Scheduled Reports screen. Scheduled
reports can be viewed in HTML format only. See Task Manager (on
To access scheduled reports:
1. Choose Reports > Scheduled Reports.
2. Select a Report Type.
3. Select a Report Owner.
4. Enter a Report Name to filter on the name. You can enter the full
name or part of the name. Matches are not case sensitive. Wildcards
are not allowed.
5. Set the date range for the report in the Start Date and Time and End
Date and Time fields. Click each component of the default date
(month, day, year, hour, minute) to select it then click the up and
down arrows to reach the desired number.
6. Click Apply. The list of scheduled reports is generated.
To view a scheduled report:
1. Select the report in the list.
2. Click View Report.
Note: Audit Trail, Error Log and Access Report manual report will show
all the entries in the report while the report generated from a scheduled
task will show a maximum of 10,000 rows.
To delete a scheduled report:
1. Select the reports you want to delete. Use Ctrl+click and Shift+click
to select multiple reports.
2. Click Delete Reports.
3. Click Yes to confirm.
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Upgrade Device Firmware Report
The Upgrade Device Firmware report is located in the Scheduled
Reports list. This report is generated when an Upgrade Device Firmware
task is running. View the report to get real-time status information about
the task. Once the task has completed, the report information is static.
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In This Chapter
Restoring CC-SG...................................................................................225
Resetting CC-SG...................................................................................226
Restarting CC-SG..................................................................................229
Upgrading CC-SG .................................................................................229
Upgrading a Cluster...............................................................................232
Maintenance Mode
Maintenance mode restricts access to CC-SG so that an administrator
can perform operations without disruption. Some examples of operations
that are best performed in maintenance mode include changing the
inactivity timer or backing up CC-SG. This ensures that system wide
settings, such as the inactivity timer, will be changed for all users.
Current users, except the administrator who is initiating Maintenance
Mode, are alerted and logged out after the configurable time period
expires. While in Maintenance Mode, other administrators are allowed to
log into CC-SG, but non-administrators are prevented from logging in. An
SNMP trap is generated each time CC-SG enters or exits Maintenance
Mode.
Note 1: Maintenance Mode is available only on standalone CC-SG units
that are not in cluster configurations.
Note 2: Upgrade CC-SG is disabled until you enter Maintenance Mode.
Scheduled Tasks and Maintenance Mode
Scheduled tasks cannot execute while CC-SG is in Maintenance Mode.
Mode, scheduled tasks will be executed as soon as possible.
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Entering Maintenance Mode
1. Choose System Maintenance > Maintenance Mode > Enter
Maintenance Mode.
2. Password: Type your password. Only users with the CC Setup and
Control privilege can enter maintenance mode.
3. Broadcast message: Type the message that will display to users who
will be logged out of CC-SG.
4. Enter maintenance mode after (min): Enter the number of minutes
(from 0-720) that should elapse before CC-SG enters maintenance
mode. Entering zero minutes causes Maintenance Mode to begin
immediately.
If specifying over 10 minutes, the broadcast message displays to
users immediately, and then repeats at 10 and 5 minutes before the
event occurs.
5. Click OK.
6. Click OK in the confirmation dialog box.
Exiting Maintenance Mode
1. Choose System Maintenance > Maintenance Mode > Exit
Maintenance Mode.
2. Click OK to exit Maintenance Mode.
3. A message appears when CC-SG has exited Maintenance Mode. All
users will now be able to access CC-SG normally.
Backing Up CC-SG
The best practice is to enter Maintenance Mode before backing up
CC-SG. Entering Maintenance Mode ensures that no changes are made
to the database while it is being backed up.
You can store up to 50 backup files on CC-SG. Once you have reached
50 backup files, you cannot create any new backups until you delete
some old backup files from CC-SG. See Saving and Deleting Backup
To backup CC-SG:
1. Choose System Maintenance > Backup.
2. Type a name for this backup in the Backup Name field.
3. Type a description for the backup in the Description field. Optional.
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4. Select a Backup Type: Full or Standard. See What is the difference
5. To save a copy of this backup file to an external server, select the
Backup to Remote Location checkbox. Optional.
a. Select a Protocol used to connect to the remote server, either
FTP or SFTP
b. Type the IP address or hostname of the server in the IP
Address/Hostname field.
c. If you are not using the default port for the selected protocol
(FTP: 21, SFTP: 22), type the communications port used in the
Port Number field.
d. Type a username for the remote server in the Username field.
e. Type a password for the remote server in the Password field.
f. In the Directory (Relative Path) field, specify the location to save
the backup file on the FTP server.
.
Leave this field blank to save the backup file to the default
home directory on the FTP server.
.
Enter a path relative to the default home directory to save the
backup file in a level below the default home directory on the
FTP server. For example, to save the backup file in a folder
called "Backups" under the default home directory, enter
Backups in the Directory (Relative Path) field.
g. In the "Filename (leave blank to use the default filename
convention)" field, type a filename for naming the backup on the
remote server, or leave blank to accept the default name. The
default name includes "backup" with a date and time.
h. Click Save As Default if you want to save current remote server
settings as default values. A confirmation message appears.
Click OK. Optional.
6. Click OK.
A message appears when the backup completes. The backup file is
saved in the CC-SG file system, and if specified in the Backup to
Remote Location field, to a remote server as well. This backup can
Important: The Neighborhood configuration is included in the
CC-SG backup file so make sure you remember or note down its
setting at the backup time. This is helpful for determining whether
the backup file is appropriate for the CC-SG unit you restore.
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What is the difference between Full backup and Standard backup?
Standard backup:
A standard backup includes all data in all fields of all CCSG pages,
except for data in the following pages:
Administration > Configuration Manager > Network tab
Administration > Cluster Configuration
CCSG backup files stored on CCSG are also not backed up. You can
view the list of backup files stored on CCSG in the System Maintenance
> Restore page.
Standard backup also excludes other temporary data in fields, such as
date ranges in Report pages.
Full backup:
A Full backup includes everything in the Standard backup, and also
backs up the CC-SG firmware files, device firmware files, application
files, and logs. Application files include RRC, MPC, RC, and VNC.
Saving and Deleting Backup Files
Use the Restore CommandCenter screen to save and delete backups
stored on CC-SG. Saving backups allows you to maintain a copy of the
backup file on another PC. You can create an archive of backup files.
Backup files saved to another location can be uploaded to other CC-SG
units and then restored to copy a configuration from one CC-SG to
another.
Deleting backups you do not need saves space on the CC-SG.
Save a Backup File
1. Choose System Maintenance > Restore Command Center.
2. In the Available Backups table, select the backup you want to save
to your PC.
3. Click Save to File. A Save dialog appears.
4. Type a name for the file and choose the location where you want to
save it.
5. Click Save to copy the backup file to the specified location.
Delete a Backup File
1. In the Available Backups table, select the backup you want to delete.
2. Click Delete. A confirmation dialog appears.
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3. Click OK to delete the backup from the CC-SG system.
Restoring CC-SG
You can restore CC-SG using a backup file that you created.
Important: The Neighborhood configuration is included in the
CC-SG backup file so make sure you remember or note down its
setting at the backup time. This is helpful for determining whether
the backup file is appropriate for the CC-SG unit you restore.
To restore CC-SG:
1. Choose System Maintenance > Restore. The Restore
CommandCenter page opens, displaying a list of backup files
available to CC-SG. You can see the type of backup, the date of the
backup, the description, what CC-SG version it was made from, and
the size of the backup file.
2. If you want to restore from a backup stored off of the CC-SG system,
you must first upload the backup file to CC-SG. Optional.
a. Click Upload.
b. Browse for the backup file, and select it in the dialog window.
You can retrieve the file from anywhere on your client's network.
c. Click Open to upload this file to CC-SG. When complete, the
backup file appears in the Available Backups table.
3. Select the backup file you want to restore in the Available Backups
table.
4. If applicable, select what kind of restore you want to perform from
this backup:
.
Standard - Restores only critical Data to CC-SG. This includes
CC-SG configuration information, Device and Node
configurations, and User configurations. See What is the
difference between Full backup and Standard backup? (on
page 224)
.
Full - Restores all Data, Logs, firmware, Application Files, and
license files stored in the backup file. See What is the
difference between Full backup and Standard backup? (on
Look at the Type column in the Available Backups table to see
what full backups are available.
.
Custom - Allows you to specify which components of the backup
to restore to CC-SG by checking them in the Restore Options
area. Select each of the following to include them in the restore:
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Restore Data - CC-SG configuration, Device and Node
configuration, and User Data. Selecting Data restores the
Standard backup portion of a Full backup file. See What is
the difference between Full backup and Standard
.
.
Restore Logs - Error logs and event reports stored on CC-SG
Restore CC Firmware - Stored firmware files used for
updating the CC-SG server itself.
.
.
.
Restore Firmware binaries - Stored firmware files used for
updating Raritan devices managed by CC-SG.
Restore Applications - Stored applications used by CC-SG to
connect users to nodes.
Restore Licenses - Stored license files that allow access to
CC-SG functions and nodes. See Available Licenses (on
5. Type the number of minutes (from 0-60) that CC-SG will wait before
performing the restore operation in the "Restore after (min.)" field.
This gives users time to complete their work and log out.
If specifying over 10 minutes, the broadcast message displays to
users immediately, and then repeats at 10 and 5 minutes before the
event occurs.
6. In the Broadcast Message field, type a message to notify other
CC-SG users that a restore will occur.
7. Click Restore. CC-SG waits for the time specified before restoring its
configuration from the selected backup. When the restore occurs, all
other users are logged out.
If the backup file is corrupt, a message appears and a message is
written to the Audit Trail. Corrupt backup files cannot be used to
restore CC-SG.
Resetting CC-SG
You can reset CC-SG to purge the database or to reset other
components to their factory default settings. You should perform a
backup and save the backup file to another location before using any
reset options.
It is recommended to use the default options selected.
Note: CC-SG Backup files that are saved on the CC-SG unit are not
deleted by resetting CC-SG. You must manually delete each file to
remove it from CC-SG. See Saving and Deleting Backup Files (on
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Option
Description
Full Database
This option removes the existing CC-SG database and builds a
new version with the factory default values. Network settings,
SNMP agents, firmware, and Diagnostic Console settings are not
part of the CC-SG database.
The SNMP configuration and traps are reset. The SNMP agent is
not reset.
IP-ACL settings are reset with a Full Database reset whether you
select the IP ACL Tables option or not.
The Neighborhood configuration is removed with the reset so
CC-SG no longer "remembers" being a Neighborhood member if
it was.
When the database is removed, all devices, nodes, and users are
removed. All remote authentication and authorization servers are
removed.
Your CC Super User account will be reset to default. After the
reset operation is complete, you must login with the default
username and password admin/raritan.
Save Personality Settings
This option can be selected only when you select Full CC-SG
Database Reset.
This option saves some previously configured options as the
CC-SG database is rebuilt.
.
.
.
Enforce Strong Passwords.
Direct vs. Proxy Connections to Out-of-Band nodes.
Inactivity Timer setting.
Network Settings
This option changes the network settings back to factory defaults.
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.
.
.
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.
.
Host name: CommandCenter
Domain name: localdomain
Mode: IP Failover
Configuration: Static
IP Address: 192.168.0.192
Netmask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: none
Primary DNS: none
Secondary DNS: none
Adapter Speed: Auto
SNMP Configuration
This option resets the SNMP settings back to factory defaults.
.
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Port: 161
Read-only Community: public
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Option
Description
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Read-write Community: private
System Contact, Name, Location: none
SNMP Trap Configuration
SNMP Trap Destinations
Default Firmware
This option resets all device firmware files to factory defaults.
This option does not change the CC-SG database.
Upload Firmware to
Database After Reset
This option loads the firmware files for the current CC-SG version
into the CC-SG database.
Diagnostic Console
This option restores Diagnostic Console settings back to factory
defaults.
IP-ACL Tables
This option removes all entries from the IP-ACL table.
IP-ACL settings are reset with a Full Database reset whether you
select the IP ACL Tables option or not.
Licenses
This option removes all license files from CC-SG.
To reset CC-SG:
1. Before you reset, back up CC-SG and save the backup file to a
2. Choose System Maintenance > Reset.
3. Select the reset options.
4. Type your CC-SG password.
5. Broadcast message: Type the message that will display to users who
will be logged off CC-SG.
6. Enter the number of minutes (from 0-720) that should elapse before
CC-SG performs the reset operation.
If specifying over 10 minutes, the broadcast message displays to
users immediately, and then repeats at 10 and 5 minutes before the
event occurs.
7. Click OK. A message appears to confirm the reset.
Do NOT power off, power cycle, or interrupt CC-SG when reset is in
progress. Doing this may result in the loss of CC-SG data.
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Restarting CC-SG
The restart command is used to restart the CC-SG software. Restarting
CC-SG will log all active users out of CC-SG.
Restarting will not cycle power to the CC-SG. To perform a full reboot,
you must access Diagnostic Console or the power switch on the CC-SG
unit.
1. Choose System Maintenance > Restart.
2. Type your password in the Password field.
3. Broadcast message: Use the default message or edit it. The
message will display to users who will be logged off CC-SG.
4. Restart after (min): Enter the number of minutes (from 0-720) that
should elapse before CC-SG restarts.
If specifying over 10 minutes, the broadcast message displays to
users immediately, and then repeats at 10 and 5 minutes before the
event occurs.
5. Click OK to restart CC-SG.
Upgrading CC-SG
You can upgrade CC-SG's firmware when a newer version is released.
You can find firmware files in the Support section of the Raritan website.
To upgrade CC-SG from version 3.x to version 4.1, you must upgrade it
to 4.0 first. To upgrade CC-SG from version 4.x to any version higher
than 5.0, you must upgrade it to 5.0 first.
CC-SG version 4.0 or higher is not compatible with G1 hardware. Do
not upgrade a CC-SG G1 unit to version 4.0 or later.
Download the firmware file to your client PC before proceeding with the
upgrade.
Only users with the CC Setup and Control privilege can upgrade CC-SG.
You should back up CC-SG before upgrading, and send the backup files
If you are operating a CC-SG cluster, you must remove the cluster
before upgrading. Upgrade each CC-SG node separately, then re-create
the cluster.
Important: If you need to upgrade both CC-SG and a device or
group of devices, perform the CC-SG upgrade first then perform the
device upgrade.
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CC-SG will reboot as part of the upgrade process. DO NOT stop the
process, reboot the unit manually, power off, or power cycle the
unit during the upgrade
To upgrade CC-SG:
1. Download the firmware file to your client PC.
2. Log into the CC-SG Admin Client using an account that has the CC
Setup and Control privilege.
3. Enter Maintenance Mode. See Entering Maintenance Mode (on
4. Once CC-SG is in maintenance mode, choose System Maintenance
> Upgrade.
5. Click Browse. Navigate to and select the CC-SG firmware file (.zip)
then click Open.
6. Click OK to upload the firmware file to CC-SG.
After the firmware file is uploaded to CC-SG, a success message
appears, indicating that CC-SG has begun the upgrade process. All
users will be disconnected from CC-SG at this time.
7. You must wait for the upgrade to complete before logging into
CC-SG again. You can monitor the upgrade in the Diagnostic
Console.
a. Access Diagnostic Console using the admin account. See
b. Choose Admin > System Logfile Viewer. Select sg/upgrade.log
then choose View to view the upgrade log.
c. Wait for the upgrade process to run. The upgrade process is
complete when you see the "Upgrade completed" message in
the upgrade log. Alternatively, you may wait for the SNMP trap
ccImageUpgradeResults with a "success" message.
d. The server must reboot. The reboot process begins when you
see the "Linux reboot" message in the upgrade.log. The server
will shut down and reboot.
Note: For upgrades from CC-SG 3.x to 4.0.x, the system will reboot
twice, which is normal and expected.
e. In approximately 2 minutes after the reboot, you may re-access
the Diagnostic Console using the admin account, and monitor
the progress of the upgrade process. Optional.
8. Click OK to exit CC-SG.
9. Clear the browser cache, then close the browser window. See Clear
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11. Launch a new web browser window.
12. Log into the CC-SG Admin Client using an account that has the CC
Setup and Control privilege.
13. Choose Help > About Raritan Secure Gateway. Check the version
number to verify that the upgrade was successful.
.
.
If the version has not upgraded, repeat the previous steps.
If upgrade was successful, proceed to the next step.
14. Exit Maintenance Mode. See Exiting Maintenance Mode (on page
222).
Clear the Browser's Cache
These instructions may vary slightly for different browser versions.
To clear the browser cache in Internet Explorer:
1. Choose Tools > Internet Options.
2. On the General tab, click Delete Files then click OK to confirm.
In FireFox 2.0 and 3.0:
1. Choose Tools > Clear Private Data.
2. Make sure Cache is selected then click Clear Private Data Now.
Clear the Java Cache
These instructions may vary slightly for different Java versions and
different operating systems.
In Windows XP with Java 1.6:
1. Choose Control Panel > Java.
2. On the General tab, click Settings.
3. In the dialog box that opens, click Delete Files.
4. Make sure the Applications and Applets checkbox is selected then
click OK.
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Upgrading a Cluster
To upgrade a CC-SG cluster, follow this recommended upgrade
procedure. Only physical CC-SG units can be in a cluster.
A CC-SG cluster license is a special kind of license file that the 2 CC-SG
details.
If the upgrade of your primary node fails while following this procedure,
To upgrade a cluster:
1. Force a failover from your primary node to the backup node by
choosing Administration > Cluster Configuration. In the Configuration
tab, click Switch Primary and Backup. See Switch the Primary and
.
Your backup node becomes Primary. Your former primary node
goes into Waiting status.
2. In your new primary node, shutdown the CC-SG application by
choosing System Maintenance > Shutdown.
.
When you shutdown the CC-SG application, the unit is still
powered on, and accessible through the Diagnostic Console.
3. Restart the former primary node, that has been in Waiting status.
details on restarting.
.
The restarted CC-SG unit goes into Primary status again. The
backup node that you shutdown is recognized as Failed status.
4. Delete the cluster by choosing Administration > Cluster
Configuration. Click Delete Cluster.
5. Enter Maintenance Mode, and then upgrade the primary node. See
6. If the primary node upgrade succeeds, perform a factory reset of the
backup node by accessing the Diagnostic Console and choosing
Operation > Admin > Factory Reset > Full CC-SG Database Reset
.
If the primary node upgrade fails, see Primary Node Upgrade
7. Upgrade the backup node that you reset. See Upgrading CC-SG
from the primary node synchronizes with the backup node.
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Primary Node Upgrade Failure
If the upgrade of your primary node fails while following the Upgrading a
cluster upgrade.
1. If the primary node upgrade fails, shutdown the CC-SG application
by choosing System Maintenance > Shutdown. When you shutdown
the CC-SG application, the unit is still powered on, and accessible
through the Diagnostic Console. See CC-SG Shutdown (on page
234) for details.
2. Restart your backup node. See Restart CC-SG with Diagnostic
3. The backup node goes into Primary status.
4. Contact Raritan Technical Support to determine why the upgrade
failed.
Migrating a CC-SG Database
To replace a physical CC-SG unit with a new one, or migrate from a
physical CC-SG unit to a virtual CC-SG, follow this recommended
migration procedure.
Requirements for Migration
Both CC-SG units must be at the same version of firmware and
version 5.1 or higher.
You must have valid licenses for the CC-SG you are migrating your
database to before your migrated CC-SG can be fully functional.
Migrate a CC-SG Database
To migrate a CC-SG database:
1. Pause management of all devices. Optional. You can schedule a
task to pause all devices, if you are using CC-SG firmware version
2. Perform a Full Backup of the CC-SG that you are migrating from.
Make sure you select Full as the Backup Type, and save the backup
3. On the CC-SG that you are migrating from, choose System
Maintenance > Shutdown to shutdown the CC-SG application.
4. On the CC-SG that you are migrating to, upload the Full Backup file,
then perform a Full Restore. Make sure you select Full as the
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Note: The CC-SG that you are migrating to must have its own valid
licenses to be fully operational. A valid license is not required to
complete the Full Restore.
5. Resume management of all devices. You can schedule a task to
resume all devices, if you are using CC-SG firmware version 5.1 or
6. Run a Device Availability report to review the managed device
7. When the new CC-SG is running successfully, reset the database on
the CC-SG that you migrated from to prevent conflicts if both are
inadvertently brought online. To reset the database, access the
Diagnostic Console and choose Operation > Admin > Factory Reset
> Full CC-SG Database Reset option. See Reset CC-SG Factory
CC-SG Shutdown
Shutting down CC-SG shuts down the CC-SG software, but it does not
power off the CC-SG unit.
After CC-SG shuts down, all users are logged out. Users cannot log back
in until you restart CC-SG, either via the Diagnostic Console or by
recycling the CC-SG power.
To shutdown CC-SG:
1. Choose System Maintenance > Shutdown.
2. Type your password in the Password field.
3. Accept the default message or type a message to display to any
users currently online in the Broadcast message field (for example,
you might give users a brief time period to finish their tasks in CC-SG
and tell them when they can expect the system to be functional
again). All users will be disconnected when you shut down CC-SG.
4. Type the number of minutes (from 0-720) that should pass before
CC-SG shuts down in the Shutdown after (min) field.
If specifying over 10 minutes, the broadcast message displays to
users immediately, and then repeats at 10 and 5 minutes before the
event occurs.
5. Click OK to shut down CC-SG.
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Restarting CC-SG after Shutdown
After shutting down CC-SG, use one of these two methods to restart the
unit:
Use the Diagnostic Console. See Restart CC-SG with Diagnostic
Recycle the power to your CC-SG unit.
Powering Down CC-SG
If CC-SG loses AC power while it is up and running, it will remember the
last power state. Once AC power is restored, CC-SG automatically
reboots. However, if CC-SG loses AC power when it is powered off, it will
remain powered off when AC power is restored.
Important: Do not hold the POWER button to forcibly power down
CC-SG. The recommended way to power down CC-SG is to use the
Diagnostic Console's "CC-SG System Power OFF" command. See
To power down the CC-SG:
1. Remove the bezel and firmly tap the POWER button.
2. Wait approximately one minute while CC-SG gracefully powers
down.
Note: Users logged into CC-SG via Diagnostic Console will receive a
short broadcast message when the CC-SG unit is powered down.
Users logged into CC-SG via a web browser or SSH will not receive
a message when the CC-SG unit is powered down.
3. If you must remove the AC power cord, let the power down process
finish completely before removing the power cord. This is required
for CC-SG to complete all transactions, close the databases, and
place the disk drives into a safe state for power removal.
Ending CC-SG Session
There are two ways to end a CC-SG Session.
Log out to end your session while keeping the client window open.
Exit to end your session and close the client window. See Exit
Log Out of CC-SG
1. Choose Secure Gateway > Logout. The Logout window opens.
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Device Settings......................................................................................251
Configuring SNMP.................................................................................255
Security Manager ..................................................................................266
Notification Manager..............................................................................277
Task Manager........................................................................................278
Serial Admin Port...................................................................................293
Web Services API..................................................................................294
CC-NOC ................................................................................................295
Configuring a Message of the Day
The Message of the Day allows you to provide a message for all users to
view upon login. You must have the CC Setup and Control privilege to
configure the Message of the Day.
To configure the Message of the Day:
1. Choose Administration > Message of the Day Setup.
2. Select the Display Message of the Day for All Users checkbox if you
want the message to be displayed to all users after they log in.
Optional.
3. Select the Message of the Day Content checkbox if you want to type
a message in CC-SG, or select the Message of the Day File
checkbox if you want to load the message from an existing file.
.
If you select Message of the Day Content:
a. Type a message in the dialog box provided.
b. Click the Font Name drop-down menu and select a font for the
message text.
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c. Click the Font Size drop-down menu and select a font size for
the message text.
.
If you select Message of the Day File:
a. Click Browse to browse for the message file.
b. Select the file in the dialog window that opens then click Open.
c. Click Preview to review the contents of the file.
4. Click OK to save your changes.
Configuring Applications for Accessing Nodes
About Applications for Accessing Nodes
CC-SG provides various applications that you can use to access nodes.
You can use the Application Manager to view applications, add new
applications, delete applications, and set the default application for each
device type.
To view applications available in CC-SG:
1. Choose Administration > Applications.
2. Click the Application name drop-down menu to view the list of
applications available in CC-SG.
Checking and Upgrading Application Versions
Check and upgrade the CC-SG applications, including Raritan Console
(RC) and Raritan Remote Client (RRC).
To check an application version:
1. Choose Administration > Applications.
2. Select an Application name from the list. Note the number in the
Version field. Some applications do not automatically show a version
number.
To upgrade an application:
If the application version is not current, you must upgrade the
application. You can download the application upgrade file from the
Raritan website. For a complete list of supported application versions,
see the Compatibility Matrix on the Raritan Support website.
The best practice is to enter Maintenance Mode before upgrading
1. Save the application file to your client PC.
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2. Click the Application name drop-down arrow and select the
application that must be upgraded from the list. If you do not see the
application, you must add it first. See Add an Application (on page
239).
3. Click Browse, locate and select the application upgrade file from the
dialog that appears then click Open.
4. The application name appears in the New Application File field in the
Application Manager screen.
5. Click Upload. A progress window indicates that the new application
is being uploaded. When complete, a new window will indicate that
the application has been added to the CC-SG database and is
available to use.
6. If the Version field does not automatically update, type the new
version number in the Version field. The Version field will
automatically update for some applications.
7. Click Update.
Note: Users who were logged in during the upgrade must log out of
CC-SG then log in again to ensure that the new version of the application
is launched. Also, see Older Version of Application Opens After
Older Version of Application Opens After Upgrading
If you attempt a connection and the newest versions of applications are
supposed to be working, but the incorrect, older versions are opening,
clear the Java cache. This can happen if the cache hasn't been cleared
since a CC-SG upgrade.
Add an Application
When you add an application to CC-SG, you must specify which device
types function with the application. If a device provides both KVM and
serial access, the device is listed twice, once for each method.
To add an application:
1. Choose Administration > Applications.
2. Click Add. The Add Applications dialog window opens.
3. Type a name for the application in the Application name field.
4. Select the Raritan devices with which the application will function
from the Available list then click Add to add them to the Selected list.
.
To remove devices from use with the application, select the
device in the Selected list then click Remove.
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5. Click OK. An Open dialog appears.
6. Navigate to and select the application file (usually a .jar or .cab file),
and then click Open.
7. The selected application loads onto CC-SG.
Delete an Application
To delete an application:
1. Choose Administration > Applications.
2. Select an application from the Application Name drop-down menu.
3. Click Delete. A confirmation dialog appears.
4. Click Yes to delete the application.
Prerequisites for Using AKC
In order to use AKC:
Ensure the cookies from the IP address of the device that is being
accessed are not currently being blocked.
Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 2008 server users should
ensure that the IP address of the device being accessed is included
in their browser's Trusted Sites Zone and that Protected Mode is not
on when accessing the device.
Enable AKC Download Server Certificate Validation
If the device (or CC-SG) administrator has enabled the Enable AKC
Download Server Certificate Validation option:
Administrators must upload a valid certificate to the device or
generate a self-signed certificate on the device. The certificate must
have a valid host designation.
Each user must add the CA certificate (or a copy of self-signed
certificate) to the Trusted Root CA store in their browser.
When launching AKC from the CC-SG Admin Client, you must have
JRE™ 1.6.0_10 or above.
Configuring Default Applications
About Default Applications
You can specify which application you want CC-SG to use by default for
each device type.
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View the Default Application Assignments
To view the default application assignments:
1. Choose Administration > Applications.
2. Click the Default Applications tab to view and edit the current default
applications for various Interfaces and Port Types. Applications listed
here will become the default choice when configuring a node to allow
access through a selected interface.
Set the Default Application for an Interface or Port Type
To set the default application for an interface or port type:
1. Choose Administration > Applications.
2. Click the Default Applications tab.
3. Select the Interface or Port Type whose default application you want
to set.
4. Double-click the Application arrow listed on that row. The value
becomes a drop-down menu. Grayed-out values cannot be changed.
5. Select the default application to use when connecting to the selected
Interface or Port Type.
.
Auto-Detect: CC-SG will automatically select an appropriate
application based on the client browser.
6. Click OK to save your changes. These default settings only apply to
new ports. To apply these settings to ports on existing devices, click
Apply Selections to Existing Devices, then select the devices you
want to change and click OK.
Managing Device Firmware
CC-SG stores firmware for Raritan devices that you can use to upgrade
the devices under its control. The firmware manager is used to upload
and delete device firmware files to and from CC-SG. Once a firmware file
has been uploaded, you can access it to perform a device upgrade. See
Upload Firmware
You can upload different versions of device firmware to CC-SG. When
new firmware versions become available, they are posted on the Raritan
website.
To upload firmware to CC-SG:
1. Choose Administration > Firmware.
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2. Click Add to add a new firmware file. A search window opens.
3. Navigate to and select the firmware file you want to upload to
CC-SG, and then click Open. When the upload completes, the new
firmware appears in the Firmware Name field.
Delete Firmware
To delete firmware:
1. Choose Administration > Firmware.
2. Click the Firmware Name drop-down arrow and select the firmware
you want to delete.
3. Click Delete. A confirmation message appears.
4. Click Yes to delete the firmware.
Configuring the CC-SG Network
You can configure the network settings for your CC-SG-managed
network in the Configuration Manager.
Important: To change the IP address of a CC-SG unit which is
configuration first. Otherwise, you are unable to delete the CC-SG
from the Neighborhood.
About Network Setup
CC-SG offers two modes for network setup:
Important: IP Failover mode is highly recommended for new
deployments.
CC-SG also allows either Static or DHCP-assigned IP addresses. See
best practices on using DHCP with your CC-SG.
About CC-SG LAN Ports
CC-SG provides two main LAN ports: Primary LAN and Secondary LAN.
See the tables to check the locations of the Primary and Secondary LAN
ports on your CC-SG model.
V1 LAN Ports:
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Model
Primary LAN Name Primary LAN Location Secondary LAN Name Secondary LAN
Location
V1-0 or LAN1
V1-1
Left LAN port
LAN2
Right LAN port
E1 LAN Ports:
Model
Primary LAN Name Primary LAN Location Secondary LAN Name Secondary LAN
Location
E1-0
Not labeled
Top LAN port in set of 2 Not labeled
ports in center of unit
back panel
Bottom LAN port
in set of 2 ports in
center of unit back
panel
E1-1
LAN1
Left LAN port
LAN2
Right LAN port
What is IP Failover mode?
IP Failover mode enables you to use two CC-SG LAN ports to implement
network failover and redundancy. Only one LAN port is active at a time.
Primary LAN and Secondary LAN ports on each CC-SG model.
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If the Primary LAN is connected and receiving a Link Integrity signal,
CC-SG uses this LAN port for all communications. If the Primary LAN
loses Link Integrity, and Secondary LAN is connected, CC-SG will
failover its assigned IP address to the Secondary LAN. The Secondary
LAN will be used until the Primary LAN returns to service. When the
Primary LAN is back in service, CC-SG automatically reverts to using the
Primary LAN.
As long as one LAN connection is viable, a client should not notice any
disruption in service during a failure.
Setup for IP Failover mode:
When implementing IP Failover mode for your CC-SG network:
Both CC-SG LAN ports must be attached to the same LAN
sub-network.
You can attach each LAN port to a different switch or hub on the
same subnetwork for reliability. Optional.
To configure IP Failover mode in CC-SG:
1. Choose Administration > Configuration.
2. Click the Network Setup tab.
3. Select IP Failover mode.
4. Type the CC-SG hostname in the Host name field. See
top level domain, for example ".com" The top level domain must be 2
to 6 characters.
5. Click the Configuration drop-down arrow and select either DHCP or
Static.
DHCP:
.
If you choose DHCP, the Primary DNS, Secondary DNS, Domain
Suffix, IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway fields will
be automatically populated (if your DHCP server is configured to
provide this information), once you save this network setup and
restart CC-SG.
.
.
With the information the DHCP server provides, CC-SG registers
itself dynamically with the DNS server if it accepts dynamic
updates.
See Recommended DHCP Configurations for CC-SG (on
Static:
.
If you choose Static, type Primary DNS, Secondary DNS,
Domain Suffix, IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway in
the appropriate fields.
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6. Click the Adapter Speed drop-down arrow and select a line speed
from the list. Make sure your selection agrees with your switch's
adapter port setting. If your switch uses 1 Gig line speed, select
Auto.
7. If you selected Auto in the Adapter Speed field, the Adapter Mode
field is disabled, with Full Duplex selected automatically. If you
specified an Adapter Speed other than Auto, click the Adapter Mode
drop-down arrow and select a duplex mode from the list.
8. Click Update Configuration to save your changes. Your changes will
not take effect until CC-SG restarts.
.
Click Restart Now if you want to automatically restart CC-SG
now.
.
Click Restart Later if you would like to manually restart CC-SG
.
Click Cancel to return to the Network Setup panel without
saving your changes. You must click Update Configuration,
then click Restart Now or Restart Later to save your
changes.
Note: If CC-SG is configured with DHCP, you can access CC-SG via the
hostname after a successful registration with the DNS server.
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What is IP Isolation mode?
IP Isolation mode allows you to isolate clients from devices by placing
them on separate sub-networks and forcing clients to access the devices
through CC-SG. In this mode, CC-SG manages traffic between the two
separate IP domains. IP Isolation mode does not offer failover. If either
LAN connection fails, users will not have access.
Primary LAN and Secondary LAN ports on each CC-SG model.
Note: Clustering cannot be configured when using IP Isolation mode.
Setup for IP Isolation mode:
When implementing IP Isolation mode for your CC-SG network:
Each CC-SG LAN port must be connected to a different sub-network.
Raritan devices must be connected to the Primary LAN only.
Clients to be isolated are connected to the Secondary LAN. Clients
that don’t need to be isolated may be connected to the Primary LAN.
See Configure a Combination of Direct Mode and Proxy Mode
Note: Isolated clients on the Secondary LAN will use Proxy mode.
The clients on the Primary LAN may use Direct mode. Set the
connection mode to "Both" to configure this combination.
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Specify at most one Default Gateway in the Network Setup panel in
CC-SG. Use Diagnostic Console to add more static routes if needed.
To configure IP Isolation mode in CC-SG:
1. Choose Administration > Configuration.
2. Click the Network Setup tab.
3. Select IP Isolation mode.
4. Type the CC-SG hostname in the Host name field. See
click Update Configuration to save the configuration, the Host name
field will be updated to reflect the Fully-Qualified Domain Name
(FQDN) if a DNS and domain suffix have been configured.
5. Configure the Primary LAN in the left column, and the Secondary
LAN in the right column.
6. Click the Configuration drop-down arrow and select either DHCP or
Static.
DHCP:
.
If you choose DHCP, the Primary DNS, Secondary DNS, Domain
Suffix, IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway fields will
be automatically populated (if your DHCP server is configured to
provide this information), once you save this network setup and
restart CC-SG.
.
.
With the information the DHCP server provides, CC-SG registers
itself dynamically with the DNS server if it accepts dynamic
updates.
See Recommended DHCP Configurations for CC-SG (on
Static:
.
If you choose Static, type Primary DNS, Secondary DNS,
Domain Suffix, IP address, and Subnet mask in the appropriate
fields.
.
Specify only one Default gateway, not both.
7. Click the Adapter Speed drop-down arrow and select a line speed
from the list. Make sure your selection agrees with your switch's
adapter port setting. If your switch uses 1 Gig line speed, select
Auto.
8. If you selected Auto in the Adapter Speed field, the Adapter Mode
field is disabled, with Full Duplex selected automatically. If you
specified an Adapter Speed other than Auto, click the Adapter Mode
drop-down arrow and select a duplex mode from the list.
9. Click Update Configuration to save your changes. CC-SG restarts.
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Recommended DHCP Configurations for CC-SG
Review the following recommended DHCP configurations. Make sure
that your DHCP server is set up properly before you configure CC-SG to
use DHCP.
Configure the DHCP to statically allocate CC-SG's IP address.
Configure the DHCP and DNS servers to automatically register the
CC-SG with the DNS when the DHCP allocates an IP address to
CC-SG.
Configure the DNS to accept un-authenticated Dynamic Domain
Name System (DDNS) registration requests from CC-SG.
Configuring Logging Activity
You can configure CC-SG to report to external logging servers and
specify what level of message is reported in each of the logs.
To configure CC-SG logging activity:
1. Choose Administration > Configuration.
2. Click the Logs tab.
3. To assign an external log server for CC-SG to use, type the IP
address in the Server Address field under Primary Server.
4. Click the Level to Forward drop-down arrow and select an event
severity level. All events of this level or higher will be sent to the
logging server.
5. To configure a second external log server, repeat steps 3 and 4 for
the fields under Secondary Server.
6. Under CommandCenter Log, click the Level to Forward drop-down
menu and select a severity level. All events of this level or higher will
be reported in CC-SG's own internal log.
7. Click Update Configuration to save your changes.
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Purge CC-SG's Internal Log
You can purge the CC-SG's internal log. This operation does not delete
any events recorded on your external log servers.
Note: The Audit Trail and Error Log reports are based on CC-SG's
internal log. If you purge CC-SG's internal log, these two reports will also
be purged. You can also purge these reports individually. See Purge a
To purge CC-SG's internal log:
1. Choose Administration > Configuration.
2. Click the Logs tab.
3. Click Purge.
4. Click Yes.
Configuring the CC-SG Server Time and Date
CC-SG's time and date must be accurately maintained to provide
credibility for its device-management capabilities.
Important: The Time/Date configuration is used when scheduling
set on your client PC may be different than the time set on CC-SG.
Only the CC Super-User and users with similar privileges can configure
Time and Date.
Changing the time zone is disabled in a cluster configuration.
To configure the CC-SG server time and date:
1. Choose Administration > Configuration.
2. Click the Time/Date tab.
a. To set the date and time manually:
.
.
Date - click the drop-down arrow to select the Month, use the up
and down arrows to select the Year, and then click the Day in
the calendar area.
Time - use the up and down arrows to set the Hour, Minutes, and
Seconds, and then click the Time zone drop-down arrow to
select the time zone in which you are operating CC-SG.
a. To set the date and time via NTP: Select the Enable Network
Time Protocol checkbox at the bottom of the window, and then
type the IP addresses for the Primary NTP server and the
Secondary NTP server in the corresponding fields.
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Note: Network Time Protocol (NTP) is the protocol used to
synchronize the attached computer's date and time data with a
referenced NTP server. When CC-SG is configured with NTP, it can
synchronize its clock time with the publicly available NTP reference
server to maintain correct and consistent time.
3. Click Update Configuration to apply the time and date changes to
CC-SG.
4. Click Refresh to reload the new server time in the Current Time field.
5. Choose System Maintenance > Restart to restart CC-SG.
Connection Modes: Direct and Proxy
About Connection Modes
CC-SG offers three connection modes for in-band and out-of-band
connections: Direct, Proxy, and Both.
Direct mode allows you to connect to a node or port directly, without
passing data through CC-SG. Direct mode generally provides faster
connections.
Proxy mode allows you to connect to a node or port by passing all
data through CC-SG. Proxy mode increases the load on your CC-SG
server, which may cause slower connections. However, Proxy mode
is recommended if you are more concerned about the security of the
connection. You need to keep the CC-SG TCP ports 80, 8080, 443,
and 2400 open in your firewall.
Note: Beginning with CC-SG 4.2, proxy mode supports encryption of
KVM data when using Dominion KXII release 2.1.10 and higher. In
this configuration, KVM data is encrypted according to the security
setting in the KXII device. Encryption is not supported with devices
other than Dominion KXII 2.1.10.
Both mode allows you to configure CC-SG to use a combination of
Direct mode and Proxy mode. In Both mode, Proxy mode is the
default, but you can configure CC-SG to use Direct mode when
connections are made using client IP addresses in specified ranges.
Note: Some interfaces only work in Direct mode even though you
configure CC-SG to use Proxy mode. These interfaces include ILO,
RSA, Microsoft RDP, DRAC, Web Browser and VMware Viewer. Java
RDP interfaces can be used in proxy mode. See About Interfaces
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Configure Direct Mode for All Client Connections
To configure direct mode for all client connections:
1. Choose Administration > Configuration.
2. Click the Connection Mode tab.
3. Select Direct mode.
4. Click Update Configuration.
Configure Proxy Mode for All Client Connections
To configure proxy mode for all client connections:
1. Choose Administration > Configuration.
2. Click the Connection Mode tab.
3. Select Proxy mode.
4. Click Update Configuration.
Configure a Combination of Direct Mode and Proxy Mode
When you configure CC-SG to use a combination of Direct mode and
Proxy mode, Proxy mode will be the default connection mode, and Direct
mode will be used for the client IP addresses you specify.
To configure a combination of direct mode and proxy mode:
1. Choose Administration > Configuration.
2. Click the Connection Mode tab.
3. Select Both.
4. In the Net Address and Net Mask fields, specify the client IP address
range that should connect to nodes and ports via Direct mode, and
then click Add.
5. Click Update Configuration.
Device Settings
You can configure some settings that apply to all devices, and configure
each device type's default port number.
To configure default port number for devices:
1. Choose Administration > Configuration.
2. Click the Device Settings tab.
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3. Select a Device Type in the table and double-click the Default Port
value.
4. Type the new Default Port value.
5. Click Update Configuration to save your changes.
To configure timeout duration for devices:
1. Choose Administration > Configuration.
2. Click the Device Settings tab.
3. Type a new timeout duration in the Heartbeat (sec) field. The valid
range is 30 seconds to 50,000 seconds.
4. Click Update Configuration to save your changes.
To enable or disable a warning message for all power
operations:
Select the Display Warning Message For All Power Operations checkbox
to enable a warning message that alerts a user before a requested
power operation occurs. Only the user who initiated the power operation
sees the message. The user can cancel the power operation or confirm it
by clicking Yes or No in the message.
1. Choose Administration > Configuration.
2. Click the Device Settings tab.
3. Select the Display Warning Message For All Power Operations
checkbox to enable the warning message. Deselect the checkbox to
disable the warning message.
4. Click Update Configuration to save your changes.
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Enabling the AKC Download Server Certificate Validation
If you are using the AKC client, you can choose to use the Enable AKC
Download Server Certificate Validation feature or opt not to use this
feature.
Option 1: Do Not Enable AKC Download Server Certificate
Validation (default setting)
If you do not enable AKC Download Server Certificate Validation, all
Dominion device users and CC-SG Bookmark and Access Client users
must:
Ensure the cookies from the IP address of the device that is being
accessed are not currently being blocked.
Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 2008 server users should
ensure that the IP address of the device being accessed is included
in their browser's Trusted Sites Zone and that Protected Mode is not
on when accessing the device.
Option 2: Enable AKC Download Server Certificate Validation
If you do enable AKC Download Server Certificate Validation:
Administrators must upload a valid certificate to the device or
generate a self-signed certificate on the device. The certificate must
have a valid host designation.
Each user must add the CA certificate (or a copy of self-signed
certificate) to the Trusted Root CA store in their browser.
To install the self-signed certificate when using Windows Vista®
operating system and Windows 7® operating system:
1. Include the CommandCenter Secure Gateway IP address in the
Trusted Site zone and ensure 'Protected Mode' is off.
2. Launch Internet Explorer® using the CommandCenter Secure
Gateway IP address as the URL. A Certificate Error message will be
displayed.
3. Select View Certificates.
4. On the General tab, click Install Certificate. The certificate is then
installed in the Trusted Root Certification Authorities store.
5. After the certificate is installed, the CommandCenter Secure
Gateway IP address can be removed from the Trusted Site zone.
To enable AKC download server certificate validation:
1. Choose Device Settings > Device Services. The Device Service
Settings page opens.
2. Select the Enable AKC Download Server Certificate Validation
checkbox or you can leave the feature disabled (default).
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3. Click OK.
Configuring Custom JRE Settings
CC-SG will display a warning message to users who attempt to access
CC-SG without the minimum JRE version that you specify. Check the
Compatibility Matrix for the minimum supported JRE version. Choose
Administration > Compatibility Matrix.
If a user attempting to log into CC-SG does not have the specified JRE
version installed, the JRE Incompatibility Warning window opens. The
window includes several options for downloading the default minimum
JRE versions. You can change the message to include any text and links
to download options. Users can download a new JRE version or continue
to access CC-SG with the current installed JRE version.
To enable or disable custom JRE for login:
1. Back up CC-SG and save the backup file to a remote location before
you enable or disable this feature. See Backing Up CC-SG (on page
222).
2. Choose Administration > Configuration.
3. Click the Custom JRE tab.
4. Select the Enable Custom JRE for Login checkbox to enable the
option. Deselect the checkbox to disable the option.
5. Enter the minimum JRE version required in the Require Minimum
JRE field. You must enter the full version number, including at least
three parts. For example, 1.6.0 is a correct version number. 1.6 is
not a correct version number. For JRE "Update" versions, use an
underscore character. For example, 1.6.0_5 is a correct version
number for JRE version 1.6.0 Update 5.
6. Click Update.
To customize the message in the JRE Incompatibility Warning
window:
1. Choose Administration > Configuration.
2. Click the Custom JRE tab.
3. Using HTML code, enter the message that appears in the JRE
Incompatibility Warning window.
4. Click Update.
To restore the default message and minimum JRE version:
1. Choose Administration > Configuration.
2. Click the Custom JRE tab.
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3. Click Restore Default.
4. Click Update.
To clear the default message and minimum JRE version:
1. Choose Administration > Configuration. Click the Custom JRE tab.
2. Click Clear.
Configuring SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol allows CC-SG to push SNMP
traps (event notifications) to an existing SNMP manager on the network.
You should be trained in handling SNMP infrastructure to configure
CC-SG to work with SNMP.
CC-SG also supports SNMP GET/SET operations with third-party
solutions, such as HP OpenView. To support the operations, you must
provide SNMP agent identifier information such as these MIB-II System
Group objects: sysContact, sysName, and sysLocation. These identifiers
provide contact, administrative, and location information regarding the
managed node. See RFC 1213 for details.
To configure SNMP in CC-SG:
1. Choose Administration > Configuration.
2. Click the SNMP tab.
3. Select the Enable SNMP Daemon checkbox to enable SNMP
operations.
4. To identify the SNMP agent running on CC-SG to a third-party
enterprise Management Solutions, provide agent information under
Agent Configuration. Type a Port for the agent (default is 161). Type
a Read-Only Community string (default is public) and Read-Write
Community string (default is private). Multiple community strings are
allowed; separate them with a comma. Type a System Contact,
System Name, and System Location to provide information regarding
the managed node.
5. Click Update Agent Configuration to save your changes.
6. Select the Enable SNMP Traps checkbox to enable sending SNMP
traps from CC-SG to a SNMP host.
7. Type the Trap Destination Host IP address and Port number used by
SNMP hosts in the Trap Destinations section. Default port is 162.
8. Type the Community string and Version (v1 or v2) used by SNMP
hosts in the Trap Destinations section.
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9. Select the checkboxes before the traps you want CC-SG to push to
your SNMP hosts: Under Trap Sources, a list of SNMP traps
grouped into two different categories: System Log traps, which
include notifications for the status of the CC unit itself, such as a
hard disk failure, and Application Log traps for notifications
generated by events in the CC application, such as modifications to
a user account. To enable traps by type, select the boxes marked
System Log and Application Log. Individual traps can be enabled or
disabled by selecting their checkboxes. Use the checkbox inside the
Selected column header to enable all traps, or deselect all
checkboxes. Refer to the MIB files for the list of SNMP traps that are
provided. See MIB Files for details.
10. Click Add to add this destination host to the list of configured hosts.
There is no limit to the number of managers that can be set in this
list.
11. Click Update Trap Configuration to save your changes.
MIB Files
Because CC-SG pushes its own set of Raritan traps, you must update all
SNMP managers with a custom MIB file that contains Raritan SNMP trap
found on on the Raritan Support web site.
Configuring CC-SG Clusters
A CC-SG cluster uses two CC-SG nodes, one Primary node and one
Secondary node, for backup security in case of Primary node failure.
Both nodes share common data for active users and active connections,
and all status data is replicated between the two nodes.
Devices in a CC-SG cluster must be aware of the IP of the Primary
CC-SG node in order to be able to notify the Primary node of status
change events. If the Primary node fails, the Secondary node
immediately assumes all Primary node functionality. This requires
initialization of the CC-SG application and user sessions and all existing
sessions originating on the Primary CC-SG node will terminate. The
devices connected to the Primary node will recognize that the Primary
node is not responding and will respond to requests initiated by the
Secondary node.
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Requirements for CC-SG Clusters
The Primary and Secondary nodes in a cluster must be running the
same firmware version on the same hardware version (V1 or E1).
Your CC-SG network must be in IP Failover mode to be used for
clustering. Clustering will not work with an IP Isolation mode
Date, time, and time zone settings are not replicated from the
Primary node to the Secondary node. You must configure these
settings in each CC-SG before you create the cluster.
Access a CC-SG Cluster
Once a Cluster is created, users can access the Primary node directly, or
if they point their browser to the Secondary node, they will be redirected.
Redirection does not work for an already downloaded Admin Client
applet, as the web browser needs to be closed and a new session
opened and pointed to the new Primary system.
SSH access to a CC-SG must be to the specific Primary node.
Create a Cluster
You should backup your configuration on both CC-SG units before
creating a cluster.
To create a cluster:
1. Choose Administration > Cluster Configuration.
2. The CC-SG you are currently accessing displays in the Primary
Secure Gateway IP Address/Hostname field, indicating that it will
become a Primary Node.
3. Specify a Secondary, or Backup, Node in the Backup Secure
Gateway IP Address/Hotsname field. Make sure the specified
CC-SG has the same firmware version and hardware type as the
Primary Node. Use one of these methods to specify it:
.
Click Discover Secure Gateways to scan and display all CC-SG
units on the same subnet as the one you are currently
accessing. Then click a CC-SG unit in the Standalone state from
the table of discovered CC-SG units to select it.
.
You can specify a CC-SG, perhaps from a different subnet, by
typing an IP address or hostname in the Backup Secure
Gateway IP Address/Hostname field. Then click Check Backup
to verify whether it has the same firmware version and hardware
type as the Primary Node.
4. Type a name for this cluster in the Cluster name field.
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5. Type a valid user name and password for the Backup node in the
Username for Backup Secure Gateway and Password for Backup
Secure Gateway fields.
6. Select the Redirect by Hostname checkbox to specify that secondary
to primary redirection access should be via DNS. Optional. See
instead of IP addresses, the DNS server should contain reverse
lookup records for the IP addresses of the CC-SGs to ensure the
hostnames can be resolved.
7. Click Create Cluster. A message appears.
8. Click Yes.
Important: Once you begin the cluster creation process, do not
perform any other functions in CC-SG until the process has
completed.
9. Continue clicking OK for any onscreen messages. The Backup node
will restart and the process takes several minutes.
10. When the cluster creation is complete, a message appears,
indicating the Backup node is successfully joined.
Configure Cluster Settings
You cannot change the time zone in a cluster configuration.
To configure cluster settings:
1. Choose Administration > Cluster Configuration.
2. In the Configuration tab, modify or configure the settings.
.
.
If necessary, modify the cluster name.
For Time Interval, enter how often CC-SG should check its
connection with the other nodes. Valid range is 5-20 seconds.
Note: Setting a low Time Interval will increase the network traffic
generated by heartbeat checks. You may want to set higher intervals
for clusters with nodes located far apart from each other.
.
For Failure Threshold, enter the number of consecutive
heartbeats that must pass without a response before a CC-SG
node is considered failed. Valid range is 2-10 heartbeats.
3. Click Update to save your changes.
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Switch the Primary and Secondary Node Status
You can exchange the roles of Primary and Secondary nodes when the
Secondary, or Backup, node is in the "Joined" state. When the
Secondary node is in the "Waiting" state, switching is disabled.
After the roles are switched, the former Primary node is in the "Waiting"
state. To recover the cluster configuration, join the "Waiting" node as the
Backup.
To switch the Primary and Secondary nodes
1. Choose Administration > Cluster Configuration.
2. In the Configuration tab, click Switch Primary And Backup.
3. Join the new Secondary node as the Backup node. See Recover a
Recover a Cluster
When a cluster is broken because of a node failure, or the failed
Secondary node is in Waiting status, you can rebuild the cluster to
recover the Primary and Secondary node status.
If the Primary and Secondary nodes lose communication with one
another, the Secondary node will assume the role of the Primary node.
When connectivity resumes, you may have two Primary nodes. It is
impossible to recover the cluster with two Primary nodes. Recover works
only when there is one Primary and one Waiting.
To recover a cluster with two Primary nodes, you have two options. Log
into each Primary node, delete the cluster in each, and then create the
cluster again. Or, log into one of the Primary nodes and restart it so that
it changes to the Waiting status, then follow the instructions to recover a
cluster.
To recover a cluster:
1. Choose Administration > Cluster Configuration.
2. Click the Recovery tab, and you can either have the cluster
automatically rebuilt at the specified time or rebuild the cluster
immediately.
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Click Rebuild Now to immediately recover the cluster.
Select the Enable Automatic Rebuild checkbox, and specify the
time to rebuild the cluster in the From Time and To Time fields.
Click Update to save the changes.
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Note: If the clustered CC-SG units do not share the same time zone,
when the Primary node failure occurs, and the Secondary node
becomes the new Primary node, the time specified for Automatic
Rebuild still follows the time zone of the old Primary node.
Delete a Cluster
Deleting a cluster completely deletes the information entered for the
cluster, and restores both of Primary and Secondary CC-SG nodes to
the Standalone state. In addition, all configuration data, except for the
networking settings (personality package), on the Secondary node is
reset to default, including the CC Super-User password.
To delete a cluster:
1. Choose Administration > Cluster Configuration.
2. Click Delete Cluster.
3. Click Yes to remove the Primary Node and Secondary Node status.
4. A message appears when the cluster is deleted.
Upgrade a Cluster
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Cluster Licenses
You can operate a CC-SG cluster using separate standalone licenses
with the same node capacity, or a cluster kit license.
Cluster licenses differ from standalone licenses in that they contain the
host IDs of both CC-SG units in the cluster. Only one set of licenses is
required to operate both CC-SG units in a cluster.
Cluster licenses must be added to the primary CC-SG unit. The license
is automatically copied onto the backup node when you create the
cluster.
When upgrading a CC-SG cluster to version 5.0 or higher, follow the
procedure for firmware upgrade to ensure that an identical set of licenses
Since each CC-SG in the cluster must be able to take over as primary,
they must have identical licensed node capacity at all times. Cluster kit
licenses automatically ensure this is the case since they are copied from
the primary onto the backup. When operating a cluster with standalone
licenses, this is enforced through a licensed node capacity check when
you join the cluster.
The backup’s host ID is checked when you join the cluster to ensure it is
consistent with the contents of the license files. If the host ID does not
match the license, the backup will be prevented from joining the cluster.
When initially creating a cluster using a cluster kit license, the primary
CC-SG will remain in a limited mode of operation until the backup has
joined the cluster successfully.
After the primary has entered the operational state, the cluster may be
temporarily deleted and then re-built as required to support maintenance
activity, such as firmware upgrades. The cluster must be recreated within
the 30 day grace period. A 30 day grace period is provided each time a
cluster is temporarily deleted.
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Configuring a Neighborhood
What is a Neighborhood?
A Neighborhood is a collection of up to 10 CC-SG units. After setting up
the Neighborhood in the Admin Client, users can access multiple CC-SG
units in the same Neighborhood with single sign-on using the Access
Client.
Before setting up or managing the Neighborhood configuration, keep the
Neighborhood criteria in mind:
A CC-SG unit belongs to one Neighborhood only.
All CC-SG units in the same Neighborhood must be of the same
firmware version.
CC-SG units in the Neighborhood must be either standalone CC-SG
units or Primary Nodes of clustered CC-SG units.
A Neighborhood can consist of both physical and virtual CC-SG
units.
Create a Neighborhood
You can log into a CC-SG unit where you want to create a Neighborhood
and which is not a member of any Neighborhood yet. After a
Neighborhood is created, all members in the Neighborhood share the
same Neighborhood information. If any member is the Primary Node of
clustered CC-SG units, the IP address or hostname of the Secondary, or
Backup, Node also displays in the Neighborhood configuration.
To create a Neighborhood
1. Choose Administration > Neighborhood.
2. Type a name in the Neighborhood Name field.
3. Click Create Neighborhood.
4. The IP address or hostname of current CC-SG already displays in
the Secure Gateway IP Address/Hostname table. You may click the
drop-down arrow to switch between its complete or short hostnames
or IP address.
5. Add one or more CC-SG units in the table.
a. Click the next empty row, or press Tab or up/down arrow keys.
b. Type the IP address or hostname of new CC-SG unit that you
want to add and press Enter. See Terminology/Acronyms (on
c. Repeat previous steps until you finish adding all CC-SG units.
6. Click Next.
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If one or more CC-SG units cannot be found, a message appears
and these CC-SG units will be highlighted in yellow in the table.
Remove these units or modify their IP addresses or hostnames,
and click Next again.
7. CC-SG displays a list of CC-SG units along with their firmware
version and state in the Neighborhood Configuration table.
Note: The CC-SG units which do not meet the Neighborhood
automatically deactivated.
8. Adjust the Neighborhood configurations if necessary. Optional.
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To change any CC-SG's Secure Gateway Name, click the name,
type a new one and press Enter. The default is a short CC-SG
hostname. The name is what Access Client users will see when
switching among the Neighborhood members so each name
must be unique.
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To deactivate any CC-SG unit, deselect the Activate checkbox
next to that unit. Deactivated CC-SG units operate as standalone
units and do not show up as one of the Neighborhood members
to Access Client users.
Click the column header to sort the table by that attribute in
ascending order. Click the header again to sort the table in
descending order.
9. To return to previous screen, click Back and repeat prior steps.
Optional.
10. Click Finish.
Note: Raritan recommends that you should:
(1) Configure the same Restricted Service Agreement setting and text for
(2) Use trusted/official certificate for every Neighborhood member if SSL
is enabled.
Edit a Neighborhood
After setting up a Neighborhood configuration on one CC-SG unit, all
CC-SG units in the same Neighborhood share the same Neighborhood
information. Therefore, you can log into any CC-SG unit in the
Neighborhood to change the Neighborhood configuration.
Note: All changes to the members of a Neighborhood are sent out when
you click Send Update in the Neighborhood Configuration panel.
However, users who are currently logged into the Neighborhood will not
be aware of these changes until they log out and log back in again.
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Add a Neighborhood Member
To add a new CC-SG unit into the Neighborhood
1. Choose Administration > Neighborhood.
2. Click Add Member. The Add Member dialog appears.
3. Add CC-SG units. The number of CC-SG units that can be added
varies depending on the number of existing Neighborhood members.
A Neighborhood contains a maximum of 10 members.
a. Click the next empty row, or press Tab or up/down arrow keys.
b. Type the IP address or host name of the CC-SG unit that you
hostname rules.
c. Repeat previous steps until you add all CC-SG units.
d. Click OK.
4. If new CC-SG units meet the Neighborhood criteria and are found,
they display in the Neighborhood Configuration table. Otherwise, a
message appears and return you to the Add Member dialog. Then
make changes in the dialog as needed.
5. Select the Active checkbox next to each new CC-SG unit.
6. To change any CC-SG's Secure Gateway Name, click the name,
type a new one and press Enter. The default is a short CC-SG
hostname. Optional.
7. Click Send Update to save the changes and distribute the latest
Neighborhood information to the other members.
Manage the Neighborhood Configuration
You can deactivate or rename any CC-SG units in the Neighborhood
configuration. Deactivating a CC-SG unit causes it to become
unavailable in the Neighborhood members list in the Access Client. Or
you can refresh all members' data, such as the firmware version or unit
status, in the Neighborhood configuration.
To deactivate or rename the CC-SG units in the Neighborhood,
or retrieve the latest data
1. Choose Administration > Neighborhood.
2. Click the column header to sort the table by that attribute in
ascending order. Click the header again to sort the table in
descending order. Optional.
3. Manage the members now.
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To deactivate a CC-SG unit, deselect the Active checkbox next to
the unit.
To change a Secure Gateway Name, click the name, type a new
one and press Enter. The name must be unique.
To retrieve all CC-SG units' latest data, click Refresh Member
Data.
To always terminate users' existing connection sessions when
they switch to another CC-SG unit, select the Disconnect Active
Sessions when Switching Secure Gateways checkbox.
Otherwise, deselect the checkbox.
4. Click Send Update to save the changes and distribute the latest
Neighborhood information to the other members.
Delete a Neighborhood Member
When a CC-SG unit in a Neighborhood becomes inappropriate, you may
either remove or deactivate it in the Neighborhood configuration.
Otherwise, Access Client users may find these units inaccessible when
trying to switch to them. For example, a Neighborhood member becomes
inappropriate when you:
Set the CC-SG unit as a Backup CC-SG node in a cluster
configuration, which is not a state meeting the Neighborhood
Reset the CC-SG unit, causing the unit to remove its Neighborhood
configuration and return to factory defaults.
When deleting members, ensure that a minimum of 2 CC-SG units
remain in the Neighborhood. Otherwise, CC-SG will delete this
Neighborhood.
To delete a CC-SG unit from the Neighborhood
1. Choose Administration > Neighborhood.
2. Click the CC-SG unit that you want to delete, and click Remove
Member. Repeat this step until you remove all CC-SG units you
want.
3. Click Send Update to save the changes and distribute the latest
Neighborhood information to the other members.
Important: To change the IP address of a CC-SG unit which is
configuration first. Otherwise, you are unable to delete the CC-SG
from the Neighborhood.
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Refresh a Neighborhood
You can retrieve the latest status of all Neighborhood members
immediately in the Neighborhood Configuration panel.
1. Choose Administration > Neighborhood.
2. Click Refresh Member Data.
3. Click Send Update to save the changes and distribute the latest
Neighborhood information to the other members.
Delete a Neighborhood
To delete a Neighborhood
1. Log into any CC-SG unit whose Neighborhood configuration you
want to remove.
2. Choose Administration > Neighborhood.
3. Click Delete Neighborhood.
4. Click Yes to confirm the deletion.
Security Manager
The Security Manager is used to manage how CC-SG provides access
to users. Within Security Manager you can configure authentication
methods, SSL access, AES Encryption, strong password rules, lockout
rules, the login portal, certificates, and access control lists.
Remote Authentication
configuring remote authentication servers.
AES Encryption
You can configure CC-SG to require AES-128 or AES-256 encryption
between your client and the CC-SG server. When AES encryption is
required, all users must access CC-SG using an AES-enabled client. If
AES encryption is required, and you try to access CC-SG with a
non-AES browser, you will not be able to connect to CC-SG.
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Check Your Browser for AES Encryption
CC-SG supports AES-128 and AES-256. If you do not know if your
browser uses AES, check with the browser manufacturer.
You may also want to try navigating to the following web site using the
browser whose encryption method you want to check:
https://www.fortify.net/sslcheck.html
browser's encryption method and display a report. Raritan is not affiliated
with this web site.
Note: Internet Explorer 6 does not support AES-128 or -256 encryption.
AES-256 Prerequisites and Supported Configurations
AES-256 encryption is supported on the following web browsers only:
Firefox 2.0.0.x and later
Internet Explorer 7
Note: Internet Explorer 7 supports AES-128 or -256 encryption in
Windows Vista only. It does not support any AES encryption in Windows
XP.
In addition to browser support, AES-256 encryption requires the
installation of Java Cryptography Extension (JCE) Unlimited Strength
Jurisdiction Policy Files 6.
To enable the AES-256 encryption with your browser
1. Download JCE Unlimited Strength Jurisdiction Policy Files 6 from
http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp
2. Extract the files into your Java directory under \lib\security\.
For example, C:\Program Files\Java 1.6.0\lib\security\.
Require AES Encryption between Client and CC-SG
In Security Manager, you can configure CC-SG to require
AES-encryption for sessions between the client and the CC-SG server.
1. Choose Administration > Security.
2. Open the Encryption tab.
3. Select the Require AES Encryption between Client and Server
checkbox.
4. A message appears to alert you that your clients must use AES
encryption to connect to CC-SG once this option is selected. Click
OK to confirm.
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Click the Key Length drop-down arrow to select the encryption
level - 128 or 256.
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The CC-SG Port field displays 80.
The Browser Connection Protocol field displays HTTPS/SSL
selected.
5. Click Update to save your changes.
Configure Browser Connection Protocol: HTTP or HTTPS/SSL
In Security Manager, you can configure CC-SG to either use regular
HTTP connections from clients or require HTTPS/SSL connections. You
must restart CC-SG for changes to this setting to take effect.
The default setting is HTTPS/SSL.
To configure browser connection protocol:
1. Choose Administration > Security.
2. Open the Encryption tab.
3. Select the HTTP or HTTPS/SSL option to specify the Browser
Connection Protocol you want clients to use when connecting to
CC-SG.
4. Click Update to save your changes.
Set the Port Number for SSH Access to CC-SG
In Security Manager, you can set the port number you want to use for
To set the port number for SSH access to CC-SG:
1. Choose Administration > Security.
2. In the Encryption tab, type the port number for accessing CC-SG via
SSH in the SSH Server Port field.
3. Click Update to save your changes.
Login Settings
The Login Settings tab allows you to configure Strong Password Settings
and Lockout Settings.
View login settings
1. Choose Administration > Security.
2. Click the Login Settings tab.
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Require strong passwords for all users
1. Choose Administration > Security.
2. Click the Login Settings tab.
3. Select the Strong Passwords Required for All Users checkbox.
4. Select a Maximum Password Length. Passwords must contain fewer
than the maximum number of characters.
5. Select a Password History Depth. The number specifies how many
previous passwords are kept in the history and cannot be reused.
For example, if Password History Depth is set to 5, users cannot
reuse any of their previous five passwords.
6. Select a Password Expiration Frequency. All passwords expire after
a set number of days. After a password expires, users will be asked
to choose a new password the next time they log in.
7. Select Strong Password Requirements:
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Passwords must contain at least one lowercase letter.
Passwords must contain at least one uppercase letter.
Passwords must contain at least one number.
Passwords must contain at least one special character (for
example, an exclamation point or ampersand).
8. Click Update to save your changes.
About CC-SG passwords
All passwords must meet all criteria that the administrator configures.
After configuring strong password rules, all future passwords must meet
these criteria. All existing users must change their passwords at their
next logins if the new criteria are stronger than the previous criteria.
Strong password rules apply only to user profiles stored locally.
Password rules on an authentication server must be managed by the
authentication server.
In addition, any four contiguous characters in the user name and the
password cannot match.
Strong password rules require users to observe strict guidelines when
creating passwords, which makes the passwords more difficult to guess
and, in theory, more secure. Strong passwords are not enabled in
CC-SG by default. A strong password that includes all strong password
parameters is always required for the CC Super-User.
You can use the Message of the Day feature to provide advanced notice
to users when the strong password rules will be changing and what the
new criteria are.
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Lockout settings
Administrators can lock out CC-SG users and SSH users after a
specified number of failed login attempts. You can enable this feature for
locally authenticated users, for remotely authenticated users, or for all
users.
Note: By default, the admin account is locked out for five minutes after
three failed login attempts. For admin, the number of failed login
attempts before lockout and after lockout is not configurable.
To enable lockout:
1. Choose Administration > Security.
2. Click the Login Settings tab.
3. Select the Lockout Enabled for Local Users checkbox to enable
lockout for users who are locally authenticated. Select the Lockout
Enabled for Remote Users checkbox to enable lockout for users who
are remotely authenticated.
4. The default number of Failed Login Attempts before a user is locked
out is three. You can change this value by entering a number from 1
to 10.
5. Choose a Lockout Strategy:
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Lockout for Period: specify the period of time, in minutes, the
user will be locked out before they can login again. The default
number is five minutes. You can specify a period from 1 minute
up to 1440 minutes (24 hours). After the time expires, the user
can log in again. At any time during the lockout period, an
administrator can override this value and allow the user to log
back into CC-SG.
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Lockout Until Admin Allows Access: users are locked out until an
administrator unlocks the user account.
6. Type an email address in the Lockout Notification Email field.
Notification is sent to this email address when lockout has occurred.
If the field is blank, notification is not sent. Optional.
7. Type a phone number in the Administrator's Telephone field. The
phone number will appear in the notification email that is sent when
lockout occurs. Optional.
8. Click Update to save your changes.
To disable lockout:
When you disable lockout, all users currently locked out of CC-SG will be
allowed to log in.
1. Choose Administration > Security.
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2. Open the Login Settings tab.
3. Deselect the Lockout Enabled for Local Users checkbox to disable
lockout for locally authenticated users. Deselect the Lockout Enabled
for Remote Users checkbox to disable lockout for remotely
authenticated users.
4. Click Update to save your changes.
Allow concurrent logins per username
You can permit more than one concurrent CC-SG session with the same
username.
1. Choose Administration > Security.
2. Click the Login Settings tab.
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Select the Super User checkbox to allow more than one
simultaneous login with the CC Super User account.
Select the System Administrators checkbox to allow concurrent
logins by users in the System Administrators user group.
Select the Other Users checkbox to allow concurrent logins by all
other users.
3. Click Update to save your changes.
Configure the Inactivity Timer
You can configure the inactivity timer to specify how long a CC-SG
session can remain inactive before the user is logged out of CC-SG.
If a user has any connections to nodes open, the session is considered
active, and the user will not be logged out when the inactivity timer
expires.
To configure the inactivity timer:
1. Choose Administration > Security
2. Click the Login Settings tab.
3. Type the desired time limit in the Inactivity Time field.
4. Click Update to save your changes.
Portal
Portal settings allow administrators to configure a logo and an access
agreement to greet users when they access CC-SG.
To configure the portal settings:
1. Choose Administration > Security.
2. Open the Portal tab.
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Logo
A small graphic file can be uploaded to CC-SG to act as a banner on the
login page. The maximum size of the logo is 998 by 170 pixels.
To upload a logo:
1. Click Browse in the Logo area of the Portal tab. An Open dialog
appears.
2. Select the graphic file you want to use as your logo in the dialog, and
then click Open.
3. Click Preview to preview the logo. The selected graphic file appears
to the right.
4. Click Update to save your changes.
Restricted Service Agreement
A message can be configured to appear at the left of the login fields on
the login screen. This is intended for use as a Restricted Service
Agreement, or a statement users agree to upon accessing the CC-SG. A
user's acceptance of the Restricted Service Agreement is noted in the
log files and the audit trail report.
To add a restricted service agreement to the CC-SG login
screen:
1. Select the Require Acceptance of Restricted Service Agreement
checkbox to require users to check an agreement box on the login
screen before they are allowed to enter their login information.
2. Enter your message:
a. Select Restricted Service Agreement Message if you want to
enter the banner text directly.
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Type an agreement message in the text field provided. The
maximum length of the text message is 10,000 characters.
Click the Font drop-down menu and select a font for the
message.
Click the Size drop-down menu and select a font size for the
message.
b. Select Restricted Service Agreement Message File if you want to
load a message from a text (.txt) file.
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Click Browse. A dialog window opens.
In the dialog window, select the text file with the message
you want to use, and then click Open. The maximum length
of the text message is 10,000 characters.
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Click Preview to preview the text contained in the file. The
preview appears in the banner message field above.
3. Click Update to save your changes. The updates will appear on the
login screen the next time a user accesses CC-SG.
Certificates
In the Certificate tab, you can generate a certificate signing request
(CSR) to be sent to a certificate authority to apply for a digital identity
certificate, generate a self signed certificate, or import and export
certificates and their private keys.
Certificate Tasks
Note: The button at the bottom of the screen will change from Export to
Import to Generate, depending on which certificate option is selected.
To export current certificate and private key:
1. Choose Administration > Security.
2. Click the Certificate tab.
3. Select Export current certificate and private key.
4. Click Export. The certificate appears in the Certificate panel and the
private key appears in Private Key panel.
5. In each panel, select the text, and then press Ctrl+C to copy it. You
can then paste the text wherever needed.
To generate Certificate Signing Request, and import pasted
certificate and private key:
The CSR will be submitted to the Certificate Server who will issue a
signed certificate. A root certificate will also be exported from the
Certificate Server and saved in a file. Once you receive the signed
certificate from the certificate signing authority, you can import the signed
certificate, root certificate, and private key.
1. Choose Administration > Security.
2. Click the Certificate tab.
3. Click Generate Certificate Signing Request, and then click Generate.
The Generate Certificate Signing Request window opens.
4. Type the requested data into the fields.
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a. Encryption Mode: If Require AES Encryption between Client and
Server is selected in the Administration > Security > Encryption
screen, AES-128 is the default. If AES is not required, DES 3 is
the default.
b. Private Key Length: 1024 is the default.
c. Validity Period (days): Maximum 4 numeric characters.
d. Country Code: CSR tag is Country Name.
e. State or Province: Maximum 64 characters. Type in the whole
state or province name. Do not abbreviate.
f. City/Locality: CSR tag is Locality Name. Maximum 64
characters.
g. Registered Company Name: CSR tag is Organization Name.
Maximum 64 characters.
h. Division/Department Name: CSR tag is Organization Unit Name.
Maximum 64 characters.
i. Fully Qualified Domain Name: CSR tag is Common Name.
j. Administrator Email Address: Type in the email address of the
administrator who is responsible for the certificate request.
k. Challenge Password: Maximum 64 characters.
5. Click OK to generate the CSR. The CSR and Private Key appear in
the corresponding fields of the Certificate screen.
6. Select the text in the Certificate Request box, and then press Ctrl+C
to copy it. Using an ASCII editor such as Notepad, paste the CSR
into a file and save it with a .cer extension.
7. Select the text in the Private Key box, and then press Ctrl+C to copy
it. Using an ASCII editor such as Notepad, paste the Private Key into
a file and save it with a .txt extension.
8. Submit the .cer file to the Certificate Server to obtain a signed
certificate.
9. Download or export the root certificate from the Certificate Server
and save it to a file with a .cer extension. This is a different certificate
from the signed certificate that will be issued by the Certificate
Server in the next step.
10. Click Browse next to CA file and select the root certificate file.
11. Once you receive the signed certificate from the Certificate Server,
select Import pasted certificate and private key.
12. Copy the text of the signed certificate, and then press Ctrl+V to paste
it into the Certificate box.
13. Copy the text of the Private Key previously saved as a .txt file, and
then press Ctrl+V to paste it into the Private Key box.
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14. Type raritan in the Password field if the CSR was generated by
CC-SG. If a different application generated the CSR, use the
password for that application.
Note: If the imported certificate is signed by a root and subroot CA
(certificate authority), using only a root or subroot certificate will fail. To
resolve this, copy and paste both root and subroot certificate into one
file, and then import it.
To generate self signed certificate request:
1. Choose Administration > Security.
2. Click the Certificate tab.
3. Select Generate Self Signed Certificate, and then click Generate.
The Generate Self Signed Certificate window opens.
4. Type the requested data into the fields.
a. Encryption Mode: If Require AES Encryption between Client and
Server is selected in the Administration > Security > Encryption
screen, AES-128 is the default. If AES is not required, DES 3 is
the default.
b. Private Key Length: 1024 is the default.
c. Validity Period (days): Maximum 4 numeric characters.
d. Country Code: CSR tag is Country Name.
e. State or Province: Maximum 64 characters. Type in the whole
state or province name. Do not abbreviate.
f. City/Locality: CSR tag is Locality Name. Maximum 64
characters.
g. Registered Company Name: CSR tag is Organization Name.
Maximum 64 characters.
h. Division/Department Name: CSR tag is Organization Unit Name.
Maximum 64 characters.
i. Fully Qualified Domain Name: CSR tag is Common Name.
j. Administrator Email Address: Type in the email address of the
administrator who is responsible for the certificate request.
k. Challenge Password: Maximum 64 characters.
5. Click OK to generate the certificate. The Certificate and Private Key
appear encrypted in the corresponding fields of the Certificate
screen.
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Access Control List
An IP Access Control List specifies ranges of client IP addresses for
which you want to deny or allow access to CC-SG. Each entry in the
Access Control List becomes a rule that determines whether a user in a
certain group, with a certain IP address, can access CC-SG. You can
also set rules that apply to the whole CC-SG system (select System
instead of a user group) at an operating system level. Once you create
rules, you can arrange them in the list to specify the order in which they
are applied. Rules at the top of the list take precedence over rules in
lower positions in the list.
To view the Access Control List:
1. Choose Administration > Security.
2. Click the Access Control List tab.
To add a rule to the Access Control List:
1. Choose Administration > Security.
2. Click the Access Control List tab.
3. Click the Add Row icon
to add a row to the table.
4. Specify a range of IP addresses to which you want to apply the rule
by typing the starting IP value in the Starting IP field and the ending
IP value in the Ending IP field.
5. Click the Group drop-down arrow to select a user group to apply the
rule to. Selecting System will apply the rule to the whole CC-SG
system.
6. Click the Action drop-down arrow and select Allow or Deny to specify
whether the specified users in the IP range can access CC-SG.
7. Click Update to save your changes.
To add a rule to the Access Control List that allows or denies
access at an operating system level:
1. Choose Administration > Security.
2. Click the Access Control List tab.
3. Click the Add Row icon
to add a row to the table.
4. Specify a range of IP addresses to which you want to apply the rule
by typing the starting IP value in the Starting IP field and the ending
IP value in the Ending IP field.
5. Choose Group > System.
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6. Click the Action drop-down arrow and select Allow or Deny to specify
whether the specified users in the IP range can access CC-SG.
7. Click Update to save your changes.
To change the order in which CC-SG applies rules:
1. Choose Administration > Security.
2. Click the Access Control List tab.
3. Select a rule you want to move up or down in the list.
4. Click the up or down arrow until the rule is in position.
5. Click Update to save your changes.
To remove a rule from the Access Control List:
1. Choose Administration > Security.
2. Click the Access Control List tab.
3. Select the rule you want to remove, and then click the Remove Row
icon.
4. Click Update to save your changes.
Notification Manager
Use Notification Manager to configure an external SMTP server so that
notifications can be sent from CC-SG. Notifications are used to email
reports that have been scheduled, email reports if users are locked out,
and to email status of failed or successful scheduled tasks. See Task
elect to send a test email to the designated recipient and notify the
recipient of the result of the test.
Configure an External SMTP Server
1. Choose Administration > Notifications.
2. Select the Enable SMTP Notification checkbox.
3. Type the SMTP host in the SMTP host field. See
4. Type a valid SMTP port number in the SMTP port field.
5. Type a valid account name that can be used to log in to the SMTP
server in the Account name field. Optional. Check with your email
server administrator if this account information is required.
6. Type the account name's password in the Password and Re-enter
Password fields. Optional. Check with your email server
administrator if this account information is required.
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7. Type a valid email address that will identify messages from CC-SG
in the From field.
8. Type the number of times emails should be re-sent should the send
process fail in the Sending retries field.
9. Type the number of minutes (from 1-60) that should elapse between
sending retries in the Sending retry interval (minutes) field.
10. Check Use SSL if you want emails to be sent securely using Secure
Sockets Layer (SSL).
11. Click Test Configuration to send a test email to the SMTP account
specified. You should check to make sure that the email arrives.
12. Click Update Configuration to save your changes.
Task Manager
Use Task Manager to schedule CC-SG tasks on a daily, weekly,
monthly, or yearly basis. A task can be scheduled to run only once or
periodically on a specified day of the week and at a specified interval.
For example, you could schedule device backups to occur every three
weeks on Fridays, or schedule a particular report to be emailed to one or
more recipients every Monday.
Note: Task Manager uses the server time that is set on CC-SG for
scheduling, not the time on your client PC. The server time is displayed
in the upper right corner of each CC-SG page.
Task Types
These tasks can be scheduled:
Active Directory Synchronization
Backup CC-SG
Backup Device Configuration (individual device or device group)
Pause and Resume Device Management
Copy Device Configuration (individual device or device group)
Group Power Control
Outlet Power Control
Purge Logs
Restart Device
Restore Device Configuration (does not apply to device groups)
Upgrade Device Firmware (individual device or device group).
Generate all reports
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Schedule Sequential Tasks
You may want to schedule tasks sequentially to confirm that expected
behavior occurred. For example, you may want to schedule an Upgrade
Device Firmware task for a given device group, and then schedule an
Asset Management Report task immediately after it to confirm that the
correct versions of firmware were upgraded.
Email Notifications for Tasks
Upon completion of a task, an email message can be sent to a specified
recipient. You can specify where the email is sent and choose to send
email securely via SSL in the Notification Manager. See Notification
Scheduled Reports
Scheduled reports are sent via email to the recipients that you specify.
You can specify either CSV or HTML for the version of the emailed
report.
All reports that have a Finished status are stored in HTML format on
CC-SG for 30 days. You can view the finished reports in HTML format
only by selecting Scheduled Reports on the Reports menu. See
Find and View Tasks
You can view tasks in a list filtered by the criteria you choose. For each
task, you can view details and history.
Note: If a task is changed or updated, its prior history no longer applies
and the Last Execution Date will be blank.
To view a task:
1. Choose Administration > Tasks.
2. To search for tasks, use the up and down buttons to select the date
range of the task you want to view.
3. Filter the list further by selecting one or more (Ctrl+click) tasks,
status, or owner from each list.
4. Click View Tasks to view the list of tasks.
To view a task's history:
.
Select the task, and click Task History.
To view a task's details:
Double-click a task to open a dialog containing the task details.
.
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Schedule a Task
This section covers most tasks that can be scheduled. See Schedule a
device firmware upgrades.
To schedule a task:
1. Choose Administration > Tasks.
2. Click New.
3. In the Main tab, type a name and description for the task. Names can
have 1-32 alphanumeric characters or underscores, no spaces.
4. Click the Task Data tab.
5. Click the Task Operation drop-down menu and select the task you
want to schedule. Note that the fields requiring data will vary
according to the task selected. See the following sections for details
on each task.
.
.
.
.
Active Directory Synchronization: See Synchronize All AD
Backup CommandCenter: See Backing Up CC-SG (on page
Backup Device Configuration: See Backing Up a Device
Pause/Resume Device Management: See Pausing CC-SG's
Pause and Resume Management of Devices Using a
pause and resume multiple devices or device groups.
.
Copy Device Configuration: See Copying Device
.
.
.
Group Power Control: See Node Group Power Control
Outlet Power Control: See the CC-SG User Guide.
Power IQ Synchronization: See Synchronize Power IQ and
.
.
.
Restore Device Configuration: See Restoring Device
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.
.
Upgrade Device Firmware (individual device or device
group): See Schedule a Device Firmware Upgrade (on page
282).
6. Click the Recurrence tab. The Recurrence tab is disabled for
Upgrade Device Firmware tasks.
7. In the Period field, click the radio button that corresponds to the
period of time when the scheduled task will recur.
a. Once: Use the up and down arrows to select the Start time at
which the task should begin.
b. Periodic: Use the up and down arrows to select the Start time at
which the task should begin. Type the number of times the task
should be executed in the Repeat Count field. Type the time that
should elapse between repetitions in the Repeat Interval field.
Click the drop-down menu and select the unit of time from the
list. To set the task to run at a selected interval forever or until
you change or delete the task, select the "Ongoing - until the
task is changed or canceled" checkbox. The Repeat Count is
disabled. Set the Repeat Interval.
c. Daily: Click the Every day radio button if you want the task to
repeat every day of the week. Click the Every weekday radio
button if you want the task to repeat each day from Monday
through Friday.
d. Weekly: Use the up and down arrows to select how many weeks
should elapse between task executions, then select the
checkbox next to each day on which the task should recur each
week that it runs.
e. Monthly: Type the date on which the task should execute in the
Days field, and then select the checkbox next to each month in
which the task should recur on the specified date.
f. Yearly: Click the drop-down menu and select the month in which
the task should execute from the list. Use the up and down
arrows to select the day in that month on which the task should
execute.
8. For Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly tasks, you must add a start
and end time for the task in the Range of recurrence section. Use the
up and down arrows to select the Start at time and Start date. Click
the radio button next to No end date if the task should recur as
specified indefinitely, or click the radio button next to End date, and
then use the up and down arrows to select the date at which the task
should stop recurring.
9. Click the Retry tab.
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10. If a task fails, CC-SG can retry the task at a later time as specified in
the Retry tab. Type the number of times CC-SG should retry to
execute the task in the Retry count field. Type the time that should
elapse between retries in the Retry Interval field. Click the drop-down
menu and select the unit of time from the list.
Important: If you are scheduling a task to upgrade SX or KX devices,
set the Retry Interval for more than 20 minutes, because it takes
approximately 20 minutes to successfully upgrade these devices.
11. Click the Notification tab.
12. Specify email addresses to which a notification should be sent upon
task success or failure. By default, the email address of the user
currently logged in is available. User email addresses configured in
the User Profile. To add another email address, click Add, type the
email address in the window that opens, and then click OK. By
default, email is sent if the task is successful. To notify recipients of
failed tasks, select On Failure.
13. Click OK to save your changes.
Schedule a Device Firmware Upgrade
You can schedule a task to upgrade multiple devices of the same type,
such as KX or SX, within a device group. Once the task begins, an
Upgrade Device Firmware report is available in the Reports > Scheduled
Reports menu to view the upgrade status in real time. This report is also
emailed if you specify the option in the Notification tab.
See the Raritan User Guide for each device for estimated upgrade times.
To schedule a Device Firmware Upgrade:
1. Choose Administration > Tasks.
2. Click New.
3. In the Main tab, type a name and description for the task. The Name
you choose will be used to identify the task and the report associated
with the task.
4. Click the Task Data tab.
5. Specify the device upgrade details:
a. Task Operation: Select Upgrade Device Firmware.
b. Device Group: Select the device group that contains the devices
you want to upgrade.
c. Device Type: Select the type of device you want to upgrade. If
you need to upgrade more than one device type, you must
schedule a task for each type.
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d. Concurrent Upgrades: Specify the number of devices that should
begin the file transfer portion of the upgrade simultaneously.
Maximum is 10. As each file transfer completes, a new file
transfer will begin, ensuring that only the maximum number of
concurrent transfers occurs at once.
e. Upgrade File: Select the firmware version to which you want to
upgrade. Only available upgrade files that are appropriate for the
device type selected will appear as options.
6. Specify the time period for the upgrade:
a. Start Date/Time: Select the date and time at which the task
begins. The start date/time must be later than the current
date/time.
b. Restrict Upgrade Window and Latest Upgrade Start Date/Time: If
you must finish all upgrades within a specific window of time, use
these fields to specify the date and time after which no new
upgrades can begin. Select Restrict Upgrade Window to enable
the Latest Upgrade Start Date/Time field.
7. Specify which devices will be upgraded, and in what order. Place
higher priority devices at the top of the list.
a. In the Available list, select each device you want to upgrade, and
click Add to move it to the Selected list.
b. In the Selected list, select a device and use the arrow buttons to
move the devices into the order in which you want upgrades to
proceed.
8. Specify whether failed upgrades should be retried.
a. Click the Retry tab.
b. Retry Count: Type the number of times CC-SG should retry a
failed upgrade.
c. Retry Interval: Enter the time that should elapse between retries.
Default times are 30, 60, and 90 minutes. These are the optimal
retry intervals.
9. Specify email addresses that should receive notifications of success
and failure. By default, the email address of the user currently logged
in is available. User email addresses are configured in the User
Profile.
a. Click the Notification tab.
b. Click Add, type the email address in the window that opens, and
then click OK.
c. Select On Failure if you want an email sent if an upgrade fails.
d. Select On Success if you want an email sent when all upgrades
complete successfully
10. Click OK to save your changes.
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When the task starts running, you can open the Upgrade Device
Firmware report any time during the scheduled time period to view
the status of the upgrades. See Upgrade Device Firmware Report
Change a Scheduled Task
You can change a scheduled task before it runs.
To change a scheduled task:
1. Select the task you want to change.
2. Click Edit.
3. Change the task specifications as needed. See Schedule a Task
282) for tab descriptions.
4. Click Update to save your changes.
Reschedule a Task
The Save As function in Task Manager enables you to reschedule a
completed task that you want to run again. This is also a convenient way
to create a new task that is similar to a completed task.
To reschedule a task:
1. Choose Administration > Tasks.
2. In the Task Manager page, select the task you want to reschedule.
Use the filtering criteria to search for the task.
3. Click Save As.
4. In the Save As Task window that opens, the tabs are populated with
the information from the previously configured task.
5. Change the task specifications as needed. See Schedule a Task
282) for tab descriptions.
6. Click OK to save your changes.
Schedule a Task that is Similar to Another Task
You can use a previously configured task as a "template" to schedule a
new task with similar specifications.
To schedule a task that is similar to another task:
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Delete a Task
You can delete a task to remove it from the Task Manager. You cannot
delete a task that is currently running.
To delete a task:
Select the task, then click Delete.
SSH Access to CC-SG
Use Secure Shell (SSH) clients, such as Putty or OpenSHH Client, to
access a command line interface to SSH (v2) server on CC-SG. Only a
subset of CC-SG commands is provided via SSH to administer devices
and CC-SG itself.
The SSH client user is authenticated by the CC-SG in which existing
authentication and authorization policies are applied to the SSH client.
The commands available to the SSH client are determined by the
permissions for the user groups to which the SSH client user belongs.
Administrators who use SSH to access CC-SG cannot log a CC
Super-User SSH user out, but are able to log all other SSH client users
out, including System Administrators.
To access CC-SG via SSH:
1. Launch an SSH client, such as PuTTY.
2. Specify the IP address of the CC-SG.
3. Specify the SSH port number. Default is 22. You can configure the
port for SSH access in Security Manager. See Security Manager
4. Open the connection.
5. Log in with your CC-SG username and password.
6. A shell prompt appears.
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To display all SSH commands:
At the shell prompt, type ls to display all commands available.
Get Help for SSH Commands
You can get limited help for all commands at once. You can also get
in-depth help on a single command at a time.
To get help for a single SSH command:
1. At the shell prompt, type the command you want help for, followed by
a space and -h. For example:
connect -h
2. Information on the command, parameters, and usage appear in the
screen.
To get help for all SSH commands:
1. At the shell prompt, type the following command:
help
2. A short description and example for each SSH command appears in
the screen.
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SSH Commands and Parameters
The following table lists all commands available in SSH. You must be
assigned the appropriate privileges in CC-SG to access each command.
Some commands have additional parameters that you must type to
execute the command. For more information about how to type
To list active ports:
activeports
To list active users:
activeusers
To backup a device configuration:
backup device <[-host <host>] | [-id <device_id>]>
backup_name [description]
To clear the screen:
clear
To establish a connection to a serial port:
If <port_name> or <device_name> contains spaces, surround the name
by quotes.
connect [-d <device_name>] [-e <escape_char>] <[-i
<interface_id>] | [-n <port_name>] | [port_id]>
To copy a device configuration from one device to another. SX
devices with same number of ports only:
copydevice <[-b <backup_id>] | [source_device_host]>
target_device_host
To close port connection:
disconnect <[-u <username>] [-p <port_id>] [-id
<connection_id>]>
To enter maintenance mode:
entermaint minutes [message]
To exit maintenance mode:
exitmaint
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To search for text from piped output stream:
grep search_term
To view the help screen for all commands:
help
To list available device configuration backups:
listbackups <[-id <device_id>] | [host]>
To list available devices:
listdevices
To list firmware versions available for upgrade:
listfirmwares [[-id <device_id>] | [host]]
To list all interfaces:
listinterfaces [-id <node_id>]
To list all nodes:
listnodes
To list all ports:
listports [[-id <device_id>] | [host]]
To logoff a user:
logoff [-u <username>] message
To list all commands:
ls
To specify paging:
more [-p <page_size>]
To ping a device:
pingdevice <[-id <device_id>] | [host]>
To restart CC-SG:
restartcc minutes [message]
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To restart a device:
restartdevice <[-id <device_id>] | [host]>
To restore a device configuration:
restoredevice <[-host <host>] | [-id <device_id>]>
[backup_id]
To shutdown CC-SG:
shutdowncc minutes [message]
To open an SSH connection to an SX device:
ssh [-e <escape_char>] <[-id <device_id>] | [host]>
To change a user:
su [-u <user_name>]
To upgrade a device's firmware:
upgradedevice <[-id <device_id>] | [host]>
To list all current users:
userlist
To exit the SSH session:
exit
Command Tips
For commands that pass an IP address, such as upgradedevice,
you can substitute the hostname for an IP address. See
The copydevice and restartdevice commands apply only to
some Raritan devices. Dominion SX and IPMI servers are not
supported by these commands.
Parts of a command in square brackets are optional. You do not
have to use that part of the command.
Some commands contains two segments separated by the "Or" sign:
|
You must enter one of the listed parts of the command, but not both.
Parts of a command in angle brackets show the text that you must
type. Do not type the angle brackets. For example:
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Command syntax
ssh -id <device_id>
Device ID value
You should type
100
ssh -id 100
The default escape character is a tilde followed by a period. For
example:
~.
escape character and the exit command.
You may have problems using the escape character in the Linux
terminal or client. Raritan recommends that you define a new escape
character when establishing a port connection. The command is
connect[-e<escape_char>][port_id]. For example, to define
"m" as the escape character when connecting to the port with id 2360,
type connect -e m 2360.
Create an SSH Connection to a Serial-Enabled Device
You can create an SSH connection to a serial-enabled device to perform
administrative operations on the device. Once connected, the
administrative commands supported by the serial-enabled device are
available.
Note: Before you connect, ensure that the serial-enabled device has
been added to the CC-SG.
1. Type listdevices to ensure the serial-enabled device has been
added to CC-SG.
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2. Connect to the device by typing ssh -id <device_id>.
Using the figure above as an example, you can connect to SX-229
by typing ssh -id 1370.
Use SSH to Connect to a Node via a Serial Out-of-Band Interface
You can use SSH to connect to a node through its associated serial
out-of-band interface. The SSH connection is in proxy mode.
1. Type listinterfaces to view the node ids and associated
interfaces.
2. Type connect -i <interface_id>to connect to the node
associated with the interface.
3. At the prompt that appears, you can enter specific commands or
aliases.
Command
Alias
Description
quit
q
Terminates connection and returns to SSH
prompt.
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Command
Alias
Description
get_write
gw
Gets Write Access. Allows SSH user to
execute commands at target server while
browser user can only observe proceedings.
get_history
send_break
help
gh
Gets History. Displays the last few
commands and results at target server.
sb
Sends Break. Breaks the loop in target
server initiated by browser user.
?,h
Prints help screen.
End SSH Connections
You can make SSH connections to CC-SG only, or you can make a
connection to CC-SG and then make a connection to a port, device, or
node managed by CC-SG. There are different ways to end these
connections, depending on which part you want to end.
To exit the entire SSH connection to CC-SG:
This command ends the entire SSH connection, including any port,
device, or node connections made through CC-SG.
At the prompt, type the following command and press the Enter key:
exit
To end a connection to a port, device, or node while remaining
connected to CC-SG:
You can use the escape character to end a connection to a port, device,
or node while keeping your SSH connection to CC-SG open.
The default escape character is a tilde followed by a period.
At the prompt, type the following command and press Enter:
~.
You may have problems using the escape character in the Linux
terminal or client. Raritan recommends that you define a new escape
character when establishing a port connection. The command is
connect[-e<escape_char>][port_id]. For example, to define
"m" as the escape character when connecting to the port with id 2360,
type connect -e m 2360.
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Serial Admin Port
The serial admin port on CC-SG can be connected directly to a Raritan
serial device, such as Dominion SX or KSX.
You can connect to the SX or KSX via the IP address using a terminal
emulation program, such as HyperTerminal or PuTTY. Set the baud rate
in the terminal emulation program to match the SX or KSX baud rate.
SX requirements:
Use an ASCSDB9F adapter to connect the CC-SG unit to the SX. Use
the default SX port settings: 9600 bps, Parity = None/8, Flow Control =
None, Emulation = VT100.
V1 Serial Admin Port:
E1 Serial Admin Port:
- OR -
About Terminal Emulation Programs
HyperTerminal is available on many Windows OS. HyperTerminal is not
available on Windows Vista.
PuTTY is a free program you can download from the internet.
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Finding Your CC-SG Serial Number
To find your CC-SG serial number:
1. Log into the Admin Client.
2. Choose Help > About Raritan Secure Gateway.
3. A new window opens with your CC-SG serial number.
Web Services API
You must accept the End User Agreement before adding a Web
Services API client to CC-SG. You can add up to five WS-API clients.
See the CC-SG Web Services API Guide for details on using the API.
To add a Web Services API:
1. Select Access > Add Web Services API. This option is available only
for users with the CC Setup and Control Privilege.
2. Read the End User Agreement.
.
You can copy and paste the text to save it, or choose Secure
Gateway > Print.
.
After you complete configuration, this agreement will also be
available in the Access menu.
3. Click Accept. The New Web Services API Configuration window
opens.
4. Type in the data requested about your web services client.
.
.
Web Services Client Name: Maximum 64 characters.
License Key: Your license key from Raritan. Each CC-SG unit
must have a unique license key.
.
.
IP Address/Hostname: Maximum 64 characters.
HTTPS Web Services Port: Read-only field. CC-SG uses port
9443 when trust establishment is generated.
.
Licensed Vendor Name: Maximum 64 characters.
5. Generate a self-signed certificate.
a. Encryption Mode: If Require AES Encryption between Client and
Server is selected in the Administration > Security > Encryption
screen, AES-128 is the default. If AES is not required, DES 3 is
the default.
b. Private Key Length: 1024 is the default.
c. Validity Period (days): Maximum 4 numeric characters.
d. Country Code: CSR tag is Country Name.
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e. State or Province: Maximum 64 characters. Type in the whole
state or province name. Do not abbreviate.
f. City/Locality: CSR tag is Locality Name. Maximum 64
characters.
g. Registered Company Name: CSR tag is Organization Name.
Maximum 64 characters.
h. Division/Department Name: CSR tag is Organization Unit Name.
Maximum 64 characters.
i. Fully Qualified Domain Name: CSR tag is Common Name.
j. Administrator Email Address: Type in the email address of the
administrator who is responsible for the certificate request.
k. Challenge Password: Maximum 64 characters.
Note: The Challenge Password is used internally by CC-SG to
generate the certificate. You do not need to remember it.
l. Password: Enter a keystore password. Use this password to
open the .P12 file that you will save in step 7. If you copy the
generated certificate and import into your own keystore instead,
you do not need to remember this keystore password.
6. Click Generate Certificate. The text appears in the Certificate box.
7. Click Save to File to save the certificate to a .P12 file. Or, copy the
generated certificate and import it into your own keystore.
8. Click Add to save your changes.
CC-NOC
As of CC-SG release 4.2, CC-NOC is not accessible from CC-SG.
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The Diagnostic Console is a non-graphical, menu-based interface that
provides local access to CC-SG. You can access Diagnostic Console
from a serial or KVM port. See Access Diagnostic Console via
Diagnostic Console from a Secure Shell (SSH) client, such as PuTTY or
OpenSSH Client. See Access Diagnostic Console via SSH (on page
296).
Diagnostic Console includes two interfaces:
2. Administrator Console. See About Administrator Console (on
Note: When you access Diagnostic Console via SSH, the Status Console
and the Administrator Console inherit the appearance settings of your
SSH client and keyboard bindings. These appearance settings may differ
from those in this documentation.
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Accessing Diagnostic Console
Access Diagnostic Console via VGA/Keyboard/Mouse Port
1. Attach a VGA monitor plus PS2 keyboard and mouse to the rear of
the CC-SG unit.
2. Press Enter to display a login prompt on the screen.
Access Diagnostic Console via SSH
1. Launch an SSH client, such as PuTTY, on a client PC that has
network connectivity to the CC-SG.
2. Specify the IP address, or IP hostname if CC-SG has been
registered with a DNS server, of the CC-SG.
3. Specify 23 for the port. Default SSH port is 22. If you do not change
the port to 23, the SSH client accesses the command line interface
of CC-SG, not the Diagnostic Console.
4. Click the button that allows you to connect. A window opens,
prompting you for a login.
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Status Console
About Status Console
You can use the Status Console to check the health of CC-SG, the
various services CC-SG uses, and the attached network.
By default, Status Console does not require a password.
You can configure CC-SG to provide the Status Console information
over a Web interface. You must enable the Web Status
Console-related options. See Access Status Console via Web
Web can be protected with an account and password.
Access Status Console
There are different ways to view the Status Console information:
VGA/keyboard/mouse port, SSH, or web browser.
Access Status Console via VGA/Keyboard/Mouse Port or SSH
To access Status Console via VGA/Keyboard/Mouse Port or
SSH:
1. Access the Diagnostic Console. See Accessing Diagnostic
2. At the login prompt, type status.
3. The current system information appears.
Access Status Console via Web Browser
To retrieve the Status Console information over the Web, you must
enable relevant options in Diagnostic Console and the Web Server must
be up and functional.
1: Enable the Web Status Console-related options in Diagnostic
Console:
1. Choose Operation > Diagnostic Console Config.
2. In the Ports list, select Web.
3. In the Status list, select the Status checkbox next to Web.
4. Click Save.
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2: Access the Status Console via web browser:
1. Using a supported Internet browser, type this URL:
http(s)://<IP_address>/status/where <IP_address>is
the IP address of the CC-SG. Note the forward slash (/) following
/status is mandatory. For example,
https://10.20.3.30/status/.
2. A status page opens. This page contains the same information as
the Status Console.
Status Console Information
Status Console via VGA/Keyboard/Mouse Port or SSH
After typing status at the login prompt, the read-only Status Console
appears.
This screen dynamically displays information about the health of the
system and whether CC-SG and its sub-components are working.
Information on this screen updates approximately every five seconds.
The Status Console consists of 4 main areas:
CC-SG title, date and time
Message of the Day
System, server and network status
Navigation keys reminder
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CC-SG Title, Date and Time
The CC-SG title is constant so users know that they are connected to a
CC-SG unit.
The date and time at the top of the screen is the last time when the
CC-SG data was polled. The date and time reflect the timing values
saved on the CC-SG server.
Message of the Day
The Message of the Day (MOTD) box displays the first 5 lines of the
MOTD which are entered in the CC-SG Admin Client. Each line
contains a maximum of 78 characters, and does not support any special
formatting.
System, Server and Network Status
This area of the screen provides information on the state of various
CC-SG components. The following table explains the information and
statuses for CC-SG and CC-SG database:
Information
Description
Host Name
CC-SG's Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN). It consists of both
the unit's hostname and the associated domain name.
CC-SG Version
CC-SG Serial #
Model
CC-SG's current firmware version. It consists of 5-tuple value.
CC-SG's serial number.
CC-SG's model type.
Host ID
A number for licensing the CC-SG unit.
CC-SG Status
The status of the CC-SG server, which handles most user requests.
Available statuses include:
Up
CC-SG is available and can accept user
requests.
Down
CC-SG may be stopped or in the process of
restarting. If the Down status continual, try
restarting CC-SG.
Restarting
CC-SG is in the process of restarting.
DB Status
The CC-SG server uses an internal database (DB) as part of its
operations. This database must be up and responding for the
CC-SG to function. Available statuses include:
Responding
Up
CC-SG database is available.
Some of the database routines are running
but it is not answering local requests.
Restoring
CC-SG is in the process of restoring itself
and database queries are temporarily
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Description
suspended.
Down
Database server has not started yet.
Web Status
Most of the access to the CC-SG server is through the Web. This
field shows the state of the Web server and available statuses
include:
Responding/Unsecured
Responding/Secured
Up
The Web server is up and
answering http (unsecured)
requests.
The Web server is up and
answering https (secured)
requests.
Some of the Web server
processes are running but
local requests are not
answered.
Down
Web server is currently not
available.
RAID Status
CC-SG stores its data on two mirrored (RAID-1) disks. Available
statuses for RAID disks include:
Active
RAID is fully functional.
Degraded
One or more disk drives are having
problems. Contact Raritan Technical
Support for assistance.
Cluster Status
CC-SG can work in conjunction with another CC-SG to form a
displays "standalone", the CC-SG is not in a cluster configuration.
Otherwise, the field displays the state of the cluster.
Cluster Peer
If the CC-SG is in a cluster configuration, the field shows the IP
address of the other CC-SG unit in the cluster.
Network Information
For each network interface, a scrollable table is available for
showing its information.
Dev
Link
The internal name of the interface.
The state of Link Integrity, that is, whether
this port is connected to a working Ethernet
switch port via an intact cable.
Auto
Indicate whether auto-negotiation is being
applied to this port.
Speed
The speed that this interface is operating: 10,
100 or 1000 Mbits per second.
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Description
Duplex
Indicate whether the interface is Full- or
Half-duplex.
IPAddr
The current Ipv4 Address of this interface.
RX -Pkts
The number of IP packets received on this
interface since CC-SG was booted.
TX -Pkts
The number of IP packets transmitted on this
interface since CC-SG was booted.
Navigation Keys Reminder
The bottom line on the screen displays the keyboard combination keys
for invoking Help and exiting Status Console. Status Console will ignore
key inputs other than these keys described below.
Press F1 to bring up the help screen, which displays available
options along with the Diagnostic Console version.
Press Ctrl+L to clear the current screen and redraw with updated
information. You can update the screen a maximum of once per
second.
Press Ctrl+Q or Ctrl+C to exit Status Console.
Press arrow keys to scroll the Network Information screen
horizontally and vertically when it contains more data than the screen
can display.
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Status Console via Web Browser
After connecting to the Status Console via the web browser, the
read-only Status Console web page appears.
The web page displays the same information as the Status Console, and
also updates the information approximately every 5 seconds. For
information on the links for CC-SG Monitors at the bottom of the web
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Administrator Console
About Administrator Console
The Administrator Console allows you to set some initial parameters,
provide initial networking configuration, debug log files, and perform
some limited diagnostics and restarting CC-SG.
The default login for the Administrator Console is:
Username: admin
Password: raritan
Important: The Diagnostic Console admin account is separate and
distinct from the CC Super User admin account and password used
in the Java-based CC-SG Admin Client and the html-based Access
Client. Changing one of these passwords does not affect the other.
Access Administrator Console
All information displayed in the Administrator Console is static. If the
configuration changes through the CC-SG Admin Client or the Diagnostic
Console, you must re-log into Administrator Console after the changes
have taken effect to view them in Administrator Console.
To access Administrator Console:
1. At the login prompt, type admin.
2. Type the CC-SG password. The default password is raritan. On first
login, this password expires, and you must choose a new one. Type
this password and when prompted, type a new password. See
on setting password strength.
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The main Administrator Console screen appears.
Administrator Console Screen
Administrator Console screen consists of 4 main areas.
Menu bar:
You can perform Administrator Console functions by activating the
menu bar. Press Ctrl+X to activate the menu bar or click a menu item
using the mouse if you access Administrator Console via the SSH
client.
The File menu provides an alternative option to exit the Diagnostic
Console. The Operation menu provides four menu commands which
may have one or more sub-menus. For information on each menu
command and sub-menu, see the rest of sections for Administrator
Console.
Main display area:
Contents vary according to the operation selected.
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Status bar:
Status bar is just above the navigation keys bar. It displays some
important system information, including CC-SG's serial number,
firmware version, and the time when the information shown in the
main display area was loaded or updated. Screenshots containing
this information may be useful when reporting your problems to
Raritan Technical Support.
Navigation keys bar:
Navigate Administrator Console
Use keyboard combinations to navigate Administrator Console. For
some sessions, the mouse may also be used to navigate. However, the
mouse may not work in all SSH clients or on the KVM console.
Press
To
Ctrl+X
Activate the menu bar. Select menu
commands from the menu to perform
various Administrator Console operations.
F1
Bring up the help screen which displays
available options along with the Diagnostic
Console version.
Ctrl+C or Ctrl+Q
Ctrl+L
Exit Diagnostic Console.
Clear screen and redraw the information
(but the information itself is not updated
nor refreshed).
Tab
Move to next available option.
Select current option.
Space bar
Enter
Select current option.
Arrow key
Move to different fields within an option.
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Edit Diagnostic Console Configuration
The Diagnostic Console can be accessed via the serial port (COM1),
VGA/Keyboard/Mouse (KVM) port, or from SSH clients. If you want to
access Status Console, one more access mechanism, Web access, is
also available.
For each port type, you can configure whether or not status or admin
logins are allowed, and whether field support can access Diagnostic
Console from the port. For SSH clients, you can configure which port
number should be used, as long as no other CC-SG service is using the
desired port. For Web access to Status Console, you may specify an
account, which is distinct from any other account in the system, for
restricting the access. Otherwise, any user who can access CC-SG via
the Web can access the Status Console web page.
Important: Be careful not to lock out all Admin or Field Support
access.
To edit Diagnostic Console configuration:
1. Choose Operation > Diagnostic Console Config.
2. Determine how you want the Diagnostic Console configured and
accessible.
There are four Diagnostic Console Access mechanisms: Serial Port
(COM1), KVM Console, SSH (IP network), and Web. The Diagnostic
Console offers three services: Status Display, Admin Console,
Raritan Field Support. This screen allows the selection of which
services are available via the various access mechanisms.
If the Web option and Status option are enabled, the Status Console
web page is always available as long as the Web Server is up and
functional. To restrict the access to the Status Console web page,
type an account and a password.
3. Type the port number you want to set for SSH access to Diagnostic
Console in the Port field. The default port is 23.
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4. Click Save.
Edit Network Interfaces Configuration (Network Interfaces)
In Network Interface Configuration, you can perform initial setup tasks,
such as setting the hostname and IP address of the CC-SG.
1. Choose Operation > Network Interfaces > Network Interface Config.
2. If the network interfaces have already been configured, you will see
a Warning message stating that you should use the CC-SG Admin
Client to configure the interfaces. If you want to continue, click YES.
3. Type your hostname in the Host Name field. After you save, this field
will be updated to reflect the Fully-Qualified Domain Name (FQDN),
rules.
4. In the Mode field, select either IP Isolation or IP Failover. See About
5. In the Configuration Field, select either DHCP or Static.
.
If you choose DHCP and your DHCP server has been configured
appropriately, the DNS information, the domain suffix, IP
address, default gateway, and subnet mask will be automatically
populated once you save, and you exit and re-enter Admin
Console.
.
If you choose Static, type an IP Address (required), Netmask
(required), Default Gateway (optional), Primary DNS (optional)
and Secondary DNS (optional), and Domain Name in Domain
Suffix (optional).
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Even if DHCP is being used to determine the IP configuration for
an interface, you must provide a properly formatted IP address
and Netmask.
6. In the Adapter Speed, select a line speed. The other values of 10,
100, and 1000 Mbps are on a scrollable list (where only one value is
visible at any given time) and the arrow keys are used to navigate to
them. Press the Space bar to select the option displayed. For 1 GB
line speeds, select AUTO.
7. If you did not select AUTO for Adapter Speed, click Adapter Duplex
and use the arrow keys to select a duplex mode (FULL or HALF)
from the list, if applicable. While a duplex mode can be selected at
any time, it only has meaning and takes effect when Adapter Speed
is not AUTO.
8. Repeat these steps for the second network interface if you selected
IP Isolation Mode.
9. Click Save. CC-SG will restart, logging out all CC-SG GUI users and
terminating their sessions. A Warning screen will appear, informing
you of the impending network reconfiguration and associated CC-SG
GUI user impact. Select <YES> to proceed.
System progress can be monitored in a Diagnostic Console Status
Screen. On the KVM port, another terminal session can be selected
by pressing Alt+F2 and logging in as status. Return to the original
terminal session by pressing Alt+F1. There are six available terminal
sessions on F1 through F6.
Ping an IP Address
Use ping to check that the connection between CC-SG computer and a
particular IP address is working correctly.
Note: Some sites explicitly block ping requests. Verify that the target and
intervening network allow pings if a ping is unsuccessful.
1. Choose Operation > Network Interfaces > Ping.
2. Enter the IP address or hostname (if DNS is appropriately configured
on the CC-SG) of the target you want to check in the Ping Target
field.
3. Select: Optional.
Option
Description
Show other received ICMP
packets
Verbose output, which lists other received
ICMP packets in addition to
ECHO_RESPONSE packets. Rarely seen.
No DNS Resolution
Does not resolve addresses to host names.
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Description
Record Route
Records route. Turns on the IP record route
option, which will store the route of the
packet inside the IP header.
Use Broadcast Address
Adaptive Timing
Allows pinging a broadcast message.
Adaptive ping. Interpacket interval adapts to
round-trip time, so that effectively not more
than one unanswered probes present in the
network. Minimal interval is 200 msec.
4. Type values for how many seconds the ping command will execute,
how many ping requests are sent, and the size for the ping packets.
Default is 56, which translates into 64 ICMP data bytes when
combined with 8 bytes of ICMP header data. If left blank, defaults are
used. Optional.
5. Click Ping. If the results show a series of replies, the connection is
working. The time shows you how fast the connection is. If you see a
"timed out" error instead of a reply, the connection between your
computer and the domain is not working. See Edit Static Routes
6. Press Ctrl+C to terminate the session.
Note: Press CTRL+Q to display a statistics summary for the session so
far and continue to ping the destination.
Use Traceroute
Traceroute is often used for network troubleshooting. By showing a list of
routers traversed, it allows you to identify the path taken from your
computer to reach a particular destination on the network. It will list all
the routers it passes through until it reaches its destination, or fails to and
is discarded. In addition to this, it will tell you how long each 'hop' from
router to router takes. This can help identify routing problems or firewalls
that may be blocking access to a site.
To perform a traceroute on an IP address or hostname:
1. Choose Operation > Network Interfaces > Traceroute.
2. Enter the IP address or hostname of the target you wish to check in
the Traceroute Target field.
3. Select: Optional.
Option
Description
Verbose
Verbose output, which lists received ICMP
packets other than TIME_EXCEEDED
and UNREACHABLEs.
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Option
Description
No DNS Resolution
Does not resolve addresses to host
names.
Use ICMP (vs. normal
UDP)
Use ICMP ECHO instead of UDP
datagrams.
4. Type values for how many hops the traceroute command will use in
outgoing probe packets (default is 30), the UDP destination port to
use in probes (default is 33434), and the size for the traceroute
packets. If left blank, defaults will be used. Optional.
5. Click Traceroute in the bottom right-hand corner of the window.
6. Press Ctrl+C or Ctrl+Q to terminate the traceroute session. A
Return? prompt appears; press Enter to return to the Traceroute
menu. The Return? prompt also appears when Traceroute
terminates due to “destination reached” or “hop count exceeded”
events occur.
Edit Static Routes
In Static Routes, you can view the current IP routing table and modify,
add, or delete routes. Careful use and placement of static routes may
actually improve the performance of your network, allowing you to
conserve bandwidth for important business applications. Click with the
mouse or use the Tab and arrow keys to navigate and press the Enter
key to select a value.
To view or change static routes:
1. Choose Operation > Network Interfaces > Static Routes.
2. The current IP routing table page opens. You can add associated IP
route to the routing table by selecting Add Host Route or Add
Network Route. The items in the routing table are selectable, and
you can delete a route from the table by selecting Delete Route.The
Refresh button updates the routing information in the table.
.
Add Host Route takes a Destination Host IP Address, and either
a Gateway IP Address or interface name as shown in Status
Console, or both.
.
.
Add Network Route is similar but takes a Destination Network
and Netmask.
With every item selected or highlighted in the table, you can
select Delete Route to remove the route. The only exception is
the route associated with current host and interface, which
CC-SG does not allow you to delete.
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Although you can delete all other routes, including the Default
Gateway, doing this will greatly impact the communication with
CC-SG.
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View Log Files in Diagnostic Console
You can view one or more log files simultaneously via LogViewer, which
allows browsing through several files at once to examine system activity.
The Logfile list is updated only when the associated list becomes active,
as when a user enters the logfile list area, or when a new sorting option
is selected. File names are preceded by a timestamp indicating either
how recently the logfile has received new data or the file size of the
logfile.
Timestamp and file size abbreviations:
Timestamps:
s = seconds
m = minutes
h = hours
d = days
File sizes:
B = Bytes
K = Kilobytes (1,000 bytes)
M = Megabytes (1,000,000 bytes)
G = Gigabytes (1,000,000,000 bytes)
To view log files:
1. Choose Operation > Admin > System Logfile Viewer.
2. The Logviewer screen is divided into four main areas.
.
List of Logfiles currently available on the system. If list is longer
than the display window, the list can be scrolled using the arrow
keys.
.
Logfile List sort criteria. Logfiles can be shown sort by their Full
File Name, the most recently changed logfile or by the largest
logfile size.
.
.
Viewer Display options.
Export / View selector.
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3. Click with the mouse or use the arrow keys to navigate and press the
Space bar to select a log file, marking it with an X. You can view
more than one log file at a time.
To sort the Logfiles to View list:
The Sort Logfile list by options control the order in which logfiles are
displayed in the Logfile to View list.
Option
Description
Individual Windows
Display the selected logs in separate sub-windows.
Merged Windows
Initial Buffer
Merge the selected logs into one display window.
Sets initial buffer or history size. 5000 is default. This system
is configured to buffer all the new information that comes
along.
Remember Selected Items
Use Default Color Scheme
If this box is checked, the current logfile selections (if any) will
be remembered. Otherwise, selection is reset each time a
new Logfile list is generated. This is useful if you want to step
thorough files.
If this box is checked, some of the logfiles will be viewed with
a standard color scheme. Note: multitail commands can be
used to change the color scheme once the logfile(s) are
being viewed.
Use Default Filters
Export
If this box is checked, some of the logfiles will have automatic
filters applied.
This option packages up all the selected logfiles and makes
them available via Web access so that they can be retrieved
and forwarded to Raritan Technical Support. Access to the
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Option
Description
contents of this package is not available to customer.
Exported logfiles will be available for up to 10 days, and then
the system will automatically delete them.
View
View the selected log(s).
When View is selected with Individual Windows, the LogViewer displays:
.
.
While viewing log files, press Q, Ctrl+Q, or Ctrl+C to return to the
previous screen.
You can change colors in a log file to highlight what is important.
Type C to change colors of a log file and select a log from the
list.
.
Type I for info to display system information.
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Note: System load is static as of the start of this Admin Console session
- use the TOP utility to dynamically monitor system resources.
To filter a log file with a regular expression:
1. Type e to add or edit a regular expression and select a log from the
list if you have chosen to view several.
2. Type A to add a regular expression. For example, to display
information on the WARN messages in sg/jboss/console.log log file,
enter WARN and select match.
Note: This screen also shows the Default Filter Scheme for
console.log, which removes most of the Java heap messages.
Restart CC-SG with Diagnostic Console
Restarting CC-SG will log out all current CC-SG users and terminate
their sessions to remote target servers.
Important: It is HIGHLY recommended to restart CC-SG in the
Admin Client, unless it is absolutely necessary to restart it from
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Restarting CC-SG in Diagnostic Console will NOT notify users that
it is being restarted.
To restart CC-SG with Diagnostic Console:
1. Choose Operation > Admin > CC-SG Restart.
2. Either click Restart CC-SG Application or press Enter. Confirm the
restart in the next screen to proceed.
Reboot CC-SG with Diagnostic Console
This option will reboot the entire CC-SG, which simulates a power cycle.
Users will not receive a notification. CC-SG, SSH, and Diagnostic
Console users (including this session) will be logged out. Any
connections to remote target servers will be terminated.
To reboot CC-SG:
1. Choose Operation > Admin > CC-SG System Reboot.
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2. Either click REBOOT System or press Enter to reboot CC-SG.
Confirm the reboot in the next screen to proceed.
Power Off CC-SG System from Diagnostic Console
This option will power off the CC-SG unit. Logged-in users will not
receive a notification. CC-SG, SSH, and Diagnostic Console users
(including this session) will be logged off. Any connections to remote
target servers will be terminated.
The only way to power the CC-SG unit back on is to press the power
button on the front panel of the unit.
To power off the CC-SG:
1. Choose Operation > Admin > CC-SG System Power OFF.
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2. Either click Power OFF the CC-SG or press Enter to remove AC
power from the CC-SG. Confirm the power off operation in the next
screen to proceed.
Reset CC Super-User Password with Diagnostic Console
This option will reset the password for the CC Super User account to the
factory default value.
Factory default password: raritan
Note: This is not the password for the Diagnostic Console admin user.
To reset the CC-SG GUI admin password:
1. Choose Operation > Admin > CC-SG ADMIN Password Reset.
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2. Either click Reset CC-SG GUI Admin Password or press Enter to
change the admin password back to factory default. Confirm the
password reset in the next screen to proceed.
Reset CC-SG Factory Configuration
This option will reset all or parts of the CC-SG system back to their
factory default values. All active CC-SG users will be logged out without
notification and SNMP processing will stop.
It is recommended to use the default options selected.
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Option
Description
Full CC-SG Database
Reset
This option removes the existing CC-SG database and builds a new
version with the factory default values. Network settings, SNMP settings,
firmware, and diagnostic console settings are not part of the CC-SG
database.
IP-ACL settings are reset with a Full Database reset whether you select
the IP ACL Tables option or not.
The Neighborhood configuration is removed with the reset so CC-SG no
longer "remembers" being a Neighborhood member if it was.
Preserve CC-SG
This option is enabled when you select Full CC-SG Database Reset.
Personality during Reset
As the CC-SG database is rebuilt, some previously configured options are
saved.
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.
.
.
Secure Communication between PC Clients and CC-SG
Enforce Strong Passwords
Direct vs. Proxy Connections to Out-of-Band nodes
Inactivity Timer setting
Network Reset
This option changes the network settings back to factory defaults.
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.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Host name: CommandCenter
Domain name: localdomain
Mode: IP Failover
Configuration: Static
IP Address: 192.168.0.192
Netmask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: none
Primary DNS: none
Secondary DNS: none
Adapter Speed: Auto
SNMP Reset
This option resets the SNMP settings back to factory defaults.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Port: 161
Read-only Community: public
Read-write Community: private
System Contact, Name, Location: none
SNMP Trap Configuration
SNMP Trap Destinations
Firmware Reset
This option resets all device firmware files to factory defaults. This option
does not change the CC-SG database.
Install Firmware into
CC-SG DB
This option loads the firmware files for the current CC-SG version into the
CC-SG database.
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Option
Description
Diagnostic Console Reset
This option restores Diagnostic Console settings back to factory defaults.
This option removes all entries from the IP-ACL table.
IP Access Control Lists
Reset
IP-ACL settings are reset with a Full Database reset whether you select
the IP Access Control Lists reset option or not.
To reset CC-SG to the factory configuration:
1. Choose Operation > Admin > Factory Reset.
2. Select the reset options.
3. Click Reset System.
4. You see a warning message and a progress bar on the screen. The
progress bar indicates the current reset status, and you cannot
control CC-SG before reset is complete.
Do NOT power off, power cycle, or interrupt CC-SG when reset is in
progress. Doing this may result in the loss of CC-SG data.
Diagnostic Console Password Settings
This option provides the ability to configure the strength of passwords
(status and admin) and allows you to configure password attributes, such
as setting maximum number of days that must lapse before you need to
change the password, which should be done via the Account
Configuration menu. The operation in these menus applies only to
Diagnostic Console accounts (status and admin) and passwords; it has
no effect on the regular CC-SG GUI accounts or passwords.
To configure Diagnostic Console passwords:
1. Choose Operation > Admin > DiagCon Passwords > Password
Configuration.
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2. In the Password History Depth field, type the number of passwords
that will be remembered. The default setting is five.
3. Select either Regular, Random, or Strong for the admin and status (if
enabled) passwords.
Password setting
Description
Regular
These are standard. Passwords must be longer than four characters
with few restrictions. This is the system default password configuration.
Random
Provides randomly generated passwords. Configure the maximum
password size in bits (minimum is 14, maximum is 70, default is 20)
and number of retries (default is 10), which is the number of times you
will be asked if you want to accept the new password. You can either
accept (by typing in the new password twice) or reject the random
password. You cannot select your own password.
Strong
Enforce strong passwords.
Retries is the number of times you are prompted before an error
message is issued.
DiffOK is how many characters can be the same in the new password
relative to the old.
MinLEN is the minimum length of characters required in the password.
Specify how many Digits, Upper-case letters, Lower-case letters, and
Other (special) characters are required in the password.
Positive numbers indicate the maximum amount of “credit” of this
character class can be accrued towards the “simplicity” count.
Negative numbers implies that the password MUST have at least that
many characters from this given class. Thus, numbers of -1 means that
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Password setting
Description
every password must have at least one digit in it.
Diagnostic Console Account Configuration
By default, the status account does not require a password, but you can
configure it to require one. Other aspects of the admin password can be
configured and the Field Support accounts can be enabled or disabled.
To configure accounts:
1. Choose Operation > Admin > DiagCon Passwords > Account
Configuration.
2. In the screen that appears, you can view the settings for each
account: Status, Admin, FS1, and FS2.
This screen is split into three main areas:
.
The top displays read-only information about the accounts on the
system.
.
The middle section displays the various parameters related and
pertinent to each ID, along with a set of buttons to allow the
parameters to be updated or new passwords provided for the
accounts.
.
The lower area restores the password configuration to Factory
Defaults (or to how the system was initially shipped).
3. If you want to require a password for the Status account, select
Enabled underneath it.
4. For the Admin and Status accounts, you can configure:
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Setting
Description
User \ User Name
(Read-only). This is the current user name or ID for this account.
Last Changed
(Read-only). This is the date of the last password change for this
account.
Expire
(Read-only). This is the day that this account must change its
password.
Mode
A configurable option if the account is disabled (no login allowed), or
enabled (authentication token required), or access is allowed and no
password is required. (Do not lock out both the Admin and FS1
accounts at the same time, or you cannot use Diagnostic Console.)
Min Days
The minimum number of days after a password has been changed
before it can be changed again. Default is 0.
Max Days
Warning
The maximum number of days the password will stay in affect.
Default is 99999.
The number of days that warning messages are issued before the
password expires.
Max # of Logins
The maximum number of concurrent logins the account will allow.
Negative numbers indicate no restrictions (-1 is the default for status
login). 0 means no one can log in. A positive number defines the
number of concurrent users who can be logged in (2 is the default
for admin login).
UPDATE
Saves any changes that have been made for this ID.
Enter a new password for the account.
New Password
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Configure Remote System Monitoring
You can enable the remote system monitoring feature to use the GKrellM
tool. The GKrellM tool provides a graphical view of resource utilization on
the CC-SG unit. This tool is similar to the Windows Task Manager's
Performance tab.
1: Enable remote system monitoring for the CC-SG unit:
1. Choose Operation > Utilities > Remote System Monitoring.
2. Select Enabled in the Remote Monitoring Service field.
3. Enter the IP address of the client PC you want to allow to monitor the
CC-SG unit in the Allowed Remote Monitoring IP Addresses field.
You can enter up to three IP addresses.
4. The default port for the GKrellM tool is 19150. You can change the
port.
5. Select Submit.
2: Download the remote system monitoring client software:
1. Navigate to www.gkrellm.net.
2. Download and install the package that is appropriate for your client
PC.
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3: Configure the remote system monitoring client to work with
CC-SG:
Follow the instructions in the Read Me file to set the CC-SG unit as the
target to monitor.
Windows users must use the command line to locate the Gkrellm
installation directory and then run the commands specified in the Read.
Display Historical Data Trending Reports
Historical data trending gathers information about CPU utilization,
memory utilization, Java Heap space, and network traffic. This
information is compiled into a report that you view as a web page from
CC-SG. The report contains the status of the CC-SG and links to
historical data.
Historical data trending reports stop collecting data if the CC-SG system
time and date change to an earlier time and date. Data collection starts
again when the time and date reaches the original time and date. When
the time and date is changed to a later time and date, the reports show a
gap in the data.
1: Enable historical data trending display:
1. Choose Operation > Diagnostic Console Config.
2. In the Ports list, select Web.
3. In the Status list, select the Status checkbox next to Web.
4. Click Save.
2: View the historical data trending reports:
1. Using a supported Internet browser, type this URL:
http(s)://<IP_address>/status/where <IP_address>is
the IP address of the CC-SG. Note the forward slash (/) following
/status is mandatory. For example,
https://10.20.3.30/status/.
2. A status page opens. This page contains the same information as
.
Click the Historical CC-SG Monitors link to view information
about CPU utilization, memory utilization, Java Heap space, and
network traffic. Click each graph to view details in a new page.
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Display RAID Status and Disk Utilization
This option displays the status of CC-SG disks, including disk size, active
and up status, state of the RAID-1, and amount of space currently used
by various file systems.
To display disk status of the CC-SG:
1. Choose Operation > Utilities > Disk / RAID Utilities > RAID Status +
Disk Utilization.
2. Either click Refresh or press Enter to refresh the display. Refreshing
the display is especially useful when upgrading or installing, and you
want to see the progress of the RAID disks as they are being rebuilt
and synchronized.
Note: The disk drives are fully synchronized, and full RAID-1 protection is
available when you see a screen as shown above. The status of both
md0 and md1 arrays are [UU]).
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Perform Disk or RAID Tests
You can manually perform SMART disk drive tests or RAID check and
repair operations.
To perform a disk drive test or a RAID check and repair
operation:
1. Choose Operation > Utilities > Disk/RAID Utilities > Manual
Disk/RAID Tests.
2. To perform a SMART disk drive test:
a. In the Disk Test section, select the type of test, and the disk
drive that you want to test.
b. Select Submit.
c. The test is scheduled and a SMART information screen displays.
d. When the required time has passed as indicated by the screen,
you can view the results in the Repair/Rebuild RAID screen. See
3. To perform a RAID test and repair operation:
a. In the RAID Test section, select the type of test and the RAID
Array that you want to test. The md0 Array is a small boot
partition while md1 Array covers the rest of the system.
b. Select Submit.
c. You can track the test progress in the RAID Status+Disk
Utilization screen. See Display RAID Status and Disk
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d. After the test is complete, you can view the results in the
Repair/Rebuild RAID screen. See Repair or Rebuild RAID
Mis-Match column for the given Array, indicating that there may
be a problem, you should contact Raritan Technical Support for
assistance.
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Schedule Disk Tests
You can schedule SMART-based tests of the disk drives to be
periodically performed. Firmware on the disk drive will perform these
tests, and you can view the test results in the Repair/Rebuild screen.
SMART tests can be performed while CC-SG is operational and in use.
They have a marginal impact on the CC-SG performance, but CC-SG
activities may significantly delay the completion of the SMART tests.
Therefore, it is recommended that you do not schedule frequent tests.
When scheduling SMART tests, be aware of these guidelines:
Only one test can be performed on a given drive at a time.
Another test will not be scheduled if a drive is currently under test.
If two tests are scheduled for the same time slot, the longer test
takes priority.
The test is performed "within" the hour specified, not necessarily at
the being of the hour.
Do not schedule SMART tests for periods of higher disk activity,
such as heavy CC-SG loads or vacuum operation that occurs every
day at midnight and noon.
Note: By default, CC-SG has a scheduled Short test that is performed at
2 AM every day and a scheduled Long test that is performed at 3 AM
every Sunday. These scheduled tests apply to both disk drives.
To change the Scheduling of Disk Tests:
1. Choose Operation > Utilities > Disk/RAID Utilities > Schedule Disk
Tests.
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2. Click with the mouse or use the arrow keys to navigate and press the
Space bar to select a test type, marking it with an X. Different types
of tests take a different period of time.
.
A Short test takes about 2 minutes to complete when the system
is lightly loaded.
.
.
.
A Conveyance test takes about 5 minutes.
A Long test takes about 50 minutes.
An OffLine test takes up to 50 minutes.
3. Specify the date and time for running this test. Type a number in the
Month, Day of Month, Day of the Week and Hour fields.
.
.
Day of the Week field uses 1 for Monday through 7 for Sunday.
Hour must be in 24-Hour format.
Note: A blank field matches all values.
4. Select Submit.
Repair or Rebuild RAID Disks
This option displays some detailed status information for disk drives and
RAID Arrays, and indicates whether you should replace a disk drive or
rebuild a RAID-1 mirror Array. Before replacing or hot swapping a disk
drive, obtain a replacement unit from Raritan.
To repair or rebuild the RAID:
1. Choose Operation > Utilities > Disk/RAID Utilities > Repair/Rebuild
RAID.
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2. If any item does not show "No" under the "Replace??" or "Rebuild??"
column, contact Raritan Technical Support for assistance.
.
A good system:
.
A contrived system showing multiple problems:
The system will update displayed information when you move
between Disk Drive Status, RAID Array Status, and Potential
Operations box using the Tab key or mouse clicks.
3. You can select any buttons below the table in the Disk Drive Status
section for displaying detailed SMART information. Optional.
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4. Selecting either Replace Disk Drive or Rebuild RAID Array, and
follow onscreen instructions until you finish the operation.
View Top Display with Diagnostic Console
Top Display allows you to view the list of currently-running processes
and their attributes, as well as overall system health.
To display the processes running on CC-SG:
1. Choose Operation > Utilities > Top Display.
2. View the total running, sleeping, total number, and processes that
have stopped.
3. Type hto view a help screen for the top command. F1 for help is not
operational here.
Display NTP Status
You can display the status of the NTP time daemon if it is configured and
running on CC-SG. The NTP Daemon can only be configured in the
CC-SG administrator's GUI, the Admin Client.
To display status of the NTP daemon on the CC-SG:
1. Choose Operation > Utilities > NTP Status Display.
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.
NTP is not enabled or not configured properly:
.
NTP is properly configured and running:
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Take a System Snapshot
When CC-SG does not function properly, it is extremely helpful if you can
capture the information stored in CC-SG, such as the system logs,
configurations or database, and provide it to Raritan Technical Support
for analysis and troubleshooting.
1: Take a snapshot of CC-SG:
1. Choose Operation > Utilities > System Snapshot.
2. Click or select Yes. The System Snapshot menu opens.
3. Verify that every %Used value shown on the screen is below 60% to
ensure that there is sufficient space available for the snapshot
operation. Otherwise, abort the operation and perform the clean-up
operation or contact Raritan Technical Support for assistance.
4. The System Snapshot options are divided into two areas.
.
Snapshot Configuration shows a list of CC-SG data that you can
snapshot.
.
Snapshot Operations shows a list of operations that can be
performed when activating the snapshot operation.
5. Usually it is not necessary to change default snapshot selections
unless Raritan Technical Support requests otherwise. When
requested, click with the mouse, or use the arrow keys to navigate
and press the Space bar to select the snapshot options that you
want, marking them with X.
6. Click or select Submit to proceed with the snapshot operation.
7. You will see a list of items scroll by quickly on the screen during the
snapshot process. It is typical if sometimes CC-SG pauses for a
while.
8. When the snapshot operation finishes, CC-SG displays the
information for the snapshot, including:
.
.
.
The location and filename of the CC-SG snapshot file
Size
MD5 checksum
The snapshot information is for reference only so there is no need to
note it down.
9. Press Enter to return to the System Snapshot menu.
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2: Retrieve the CC-SG snapshot file:
1. Using a supported Internet browser, type this URL:
http(s)://<IP_address>/upload/where <IP_address>is
the IP address of the CC-SG. Note the forward slash (/) following
/uploadis mandatory. For example,
https://10.20.3.30/upload/.
2. The Enter Network Password dialog appears. Type the User Name
and Password of the Diagnostic Console admin account, and click
OK to log in.
3. All available snapshot files that CC-SG has ever taken are listed.
Note: CC-SG keeps snapshot files for 10 days only so you should
retrieve the files in a timely manner.
4. Click the snapshot file with the appropriate filename, or the file
named "snapshot" as it is the latest snapshot file. The files are
already compressed, encrypted and signed so you must transfer
them in the binary mode.
5. When saving the file with IE, save it as a raw file by choosing "All
Files" from the "Save as type" drop-down list in the Save As dialog.
Change the Video Resolution for Diagnostic Console
Raritan recommends that you adjust the video resolution of the
Diagnostic Console for the monitor to display the menu properly.
To adjust the video resolution
1. Reboot CC-SG. See Reboot CC-SG with Diagnostic Console (on
2. When it shows the messages below, press any character within 5
seconds to enter the GRUB menu, such as the Esc or arrow key.
Press any key to enter the menu
Booting CentOS (x.x.x) in x seconds....
3. Highlight the option "1024x768 / 24-bit" using the up or down arrow
keys, and press Enter.
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If you have a CC-SG and Power IQ, there are severals ways to use them
together.
1. Control power to Power IQ IT devices via CC-SG.
For example, if you want to control power to a Power IQ IT device
which is also a CC-SG node, you can use a Power IQ Proxy interface
to give power control commands in CC-SG.
2. Use CSV file imports and exports to share data between these two
systems.
For example, if you have a CC-SG with a large number of Dominion
PX devices deployed on the IP network, you can export a CSV file
from CC-SG that contains all the node names, edit the file to
specifications, then import it into Power IQ. See Export Dominion
Or, if you have Power IQ with a large number of Dominion PX
devices deployed, and you want to get the current IT Device Names
into CC-SG as nodes, you can export a file from Power IQ, edit the
file to specifications, then import it into CC-SG. See Import Power
3. Synchronize Power IQ with CC-SG to automatically import IT
Devices configured in Power IQ into CC-SG. See Configuring
In This Chapter
Power Control of Power IQ IT Devices
You can use CC-SG to control power to a Power IQ IT device that you've
added to CC-SG as a node.
This enables you to control power to nodes connected to PDUs not
managed by CC-SG.
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Configuring Power IQ Services
You must configure the Power IQ Service before you can add Power IQ
proxy interfaces to nodes, or synchronize Power IQ with CC-SG to add
IT Devices to CC-SG as nodes. This is done via the CC-SG Access
menu.
You must have the CC Setup and Control permission to configure Power
IQ services.
To configure Power IQ services:
1. Make sure the Web API is enabled in Power IQ. In the Settings tab,
click Web API in the Security and Encryption section.
Select the Enable Web API checkbox, then click Save.
2. Make sure power control is enabled In Power IQ. In the Settings tab,
click Power Control Options in the Appliance Administration section.
Select the Enable Power Control checkbox then click Save.
3. In the CC-SG Admin Client, choose Access > Power IQ Services >
Add Power IQ Services. The New Power IQ Services Configuration
dialog appears.
4. Type a name for the device in the Power IQ Device Name field. The
name must be unique for the Power IQ Device providing the service.
CC-SG does not accept duplicate names. See Naming
lengths.
5. Type the IP Address or Hostname of the device in the IP
for hostname rules.
6. Type the time (in seconds, from 30 to 50,000) that should elapse
before timeout between the new device and CC-SG in the Heartbeat
timeout (sec) field.
7. Enter authentication information:
.
To use a service account for authentication, select the Use
Service Account Credentials checkbox. Select the service
account to use in the Service Account Name menu.
or
.
Enter a Username and Password for authentication.
8. Type a short description of this device in the Description field.
Optional.
9. Click Test Connection. See Troubleshoot Connections to Power
synchronization, see Configuring Synchronization of Power IQ
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Troubleshoot Connections to Power IQ
Check these possible error messages and solutions to troubleshoot your
connection to a Power IQ.
Determine the cause, then edit the configuration to correct it. See
Message
Resolution
Unable to communicate with This error could indicate several
managing device <Name> at conditions.
<IP>.
.
The connection was refused
remotely. No process is listening
on the remote address or port.
.
Check firewalls. The remote host
cannot be reached because of an
intervening firewall, or if an
intermediate router is down.
.
Unknown host. The IP address
could not be resolved from the
hostname entered.
Authentication failed.
Incorrect username and password.
Unable to communicate with Web API is not enabled in Power IQ.
managing device <Name> at Log into Power IQ, go to Settings >
<IP>, make sure its Web API Web API, then select Enable Web
is enabled.
API, and click Save.
Configuring Power Control of Power IQ IT Devices
Once you configure the Power IQ service, you can configure CC-SG to
add the nodes and interfaces you need.
1. Add the IT device you want to control power to. See Add a Node (on
2. Add a Power IQ Proxy power control interface to the node. See Add
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Configuring Synchronization of Power IQ and CC-SG
CC-SG will synchronize with Power IQ to add the IT Devices configured
in Power IQ to CC-SG as nodes. When synchronizing, CC-SG will create
a node with a PowerIQ Proxy interface for each new IT Device identified.
When CC-SG detects a duplicated node, the synchronization policy you
choose determines whether the nodes are consolidated, renamed, or
rejected.
You can synchronize manually at any time, or set up a task run on a
You can also choose to get all IT Devices from Power IQ, or set up a
filter so that CC-SG only synchronizes the IT Devices allowed by the
filter.
Step 1 - Add a connection to the Power IQ to be synchronized
with CC-SG:
Step 2 - Create a filter (optional) :
Filters are optional. If you do not create a filter, all IT Devices configured
in this Power IQ will be added to CC-SG according to the
synchronization policy. Filters apply only to the Power IQ instance
selected.
1. Choose Access > Power IQ Services, then select the name of the
Power IQ you want to synchronize.
2. In the Synchronization section, select a field name from the Field list.
The field names listed refer to fields in Power IQ
3. Select a search operator from the Operator list.
.
.
LIKE will return IT Devices where the value in the specified field
contains the text specified. For example, the value "win" in
contained in "windows", "windows2k", and "win7".
EQUAL will return only IT Devices that contain exactly the value
in the specified field.
4. Enter the value to search for in the specified field, using the specified
operator.
5. Click OK to save, or keep this dialog open and continue to Step 3.
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Step 3 - Create a synchronization policy:
Note: The synchronization policy applies to ALL Power IQ instances
configured in CC-SG. See Power IQ Synchronization Policies (on
1. In the Synchronization section, select the radio button for the
synchronization policy:
.
.
.
Consolidate Nodes
Rename Duplicate Nodes
Reject Duplicate Nodes
2. Click OK to save. See Synchronize Power IQ and CC-SG (on page
341) for details on synchronizing manually and by task.
Synchronize Power IQ and CC-SG
Once you have configured your synchronization settings, you can
synchronize at any time manually. Or, you can create a task to
synchronize on a recurring basis.
You must have the Device, Port, and Node Management permission to
synchronize.
See Configuring Synchronization of Power IQ and CC-SG (on page
on configuring synchronization settings.
To synchronize Power IQ and CC-SG now:
When you click Synchronize Now, only the selected Power IQ instance is
synchronized. If you want to synchronize all Power IQ instances on a
schedule, you can create a task. See the next procedure.
1. Choose Access > Power IQ Services, then select the Power IQ
instance you want to synchronize.
2. Verify the filter and policy are correct, then click Synchronize Now.
3. The Synchronization Status Message dialog opens. Check the
messages for the results of your synchronization.
To synchronize Power IQ and CC-SG as a task:
1. Create a "PowerIQ Synchronization" task. See Schedule a Task (on
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Power IQ Synchronization Policies
When CC-SG detects a duplicated node, the synchronization policy you
choose determines whether the nodes are consolidated, renamed, or
rejected.
See Configuring Synchronization of Power IQ and CC-SG (on page
340) to set the synchronization policy.
Synchronization policies:
Consolidate Nodes:
If an IT Device (as determined by the External Key) is retrieved from
more that one Power IQ, the node will have a Power IQ Proxy
interface for each PowerIQ. CC-SG allows duplicate interface names
for a single node.
Rename Duplicate Nodes:
If an IT Device (as determined by the External Key) is retrieved from
more that one Power IQ, a node will be created for each with a single
Power IQ Proxy interface. CC-SG will rename the nodes to make
them unique by adding a number in parentheses. For example,
node, node(2), node(3)
Reject Duplicate Nodes:
If an IT Device (as determined by the External Key) is retrieved from
more than one Power IQ, the first instance will have a node and
Power IQ Proxy interface created, subsequent instances will be
rejected and logged as errors. This is the default.
Other synchronization results:
When synchronizing, if an IT Device no longer exists, as determined by
the External Key, and the node only has a single interface of the type
Power IQ Proxy Interface associated with it, the node is deleted from
CC-SG.
If the node has other interfaces in addition to the single Power IQ Proxy
Interface associated with it, only that Power IQ Proxy interface is deleted
from CC-SG.
If a Power IQ instance is deleted from CC-SG, these results will be the
same.
Importing and Exporting Dominion PX Data from Power IQ
You must have the CC Setup and Control and Device, Port, and Node
Management privileges to import and export Dominion PX data from
Power IQ.
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Import Power Strips from Power IQ
You can import Dominion PX devices and their outlet names from Power
IQ. If the Dominion PX devices are already managed by CC-SG, you
must delete them first. The import adds the Dominion PX devices, and
configures and names the outlets specified in the CSV file.
Non-Dominion PX devices and outlets in the CSV file are ignored during
import.
You can use the Power IQ Service to create nodes for Power IQ IT
devices attached to Dominion PX devices and other vendors’ power
strips that cannot be imported from Power IQ. See Power Control of
Step 1: Export a CSV file from Power IQ
1. Login to Power IQ and go to the Dashboard.
2. Click Outlet Naming.
3. Next to the Import, click the link to export a CSV file of the current
outlet names.
4. Open or save the file. The file contains all the outlets in Power IQ.
Step 2: Edit the CSV file
1. Edit the exported CSV file.
2. Delete the column with the "PX Name." You'll add a row with a
command to add each PX device later.
3. Insert 2 columns in the beginning of all rows.
a. In column 1, enter the command ADD.
b. In column 2, enter the tag OUTLETS.
4. Insert a row for each PX device to add.
Column
number
Tag or value
Details
ADD
1
The first column for all tags is the
command ADD.
PX-DEVICE
2
Enter the tag as shown.
Tags are not case sensitive.
Required field.
3
PX device's IP address or
hostname
4
5
Username
Password
Required field.
Required field.
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Column
number
Tag or value
Details
6
Configure All Outlets
TRUE or FALSE
Default is FALSE.
Optional.
7
Description
Step 3: Import the edited CSV file into CC-SG
1. In the CC-SG Admin Client, choose Administration > Import > Import
Powerstrips.
2. Click Browse and select the CSV file to import. Click Open.
3. Click Validate. The Analysis Report area shows the file contents.
.
If the file is not valid, an error message appears. Click OK and
look at the Problems area of the page for a description of the
problems with the file. Click Save to File to save the problems
list. Correct your CSV file and then try to validate it again. See
4. Click Import.
5. Check the Actions area to see the import results. Items that imported
successfully show in green text. Items that failed import show in red
text. Items that failed import because a duplicate item already exists
or was already imported also show in red text.
6. To view more import results details, check the Audit Trail report. See
Export Dominion PX Data to Use in Power IQ
You can export data about Dominion PX devices that are configured in
CC-SG to a CSV file. The data exported to the file can be used as part of
a CSV file to import data into Power IQ. The information includes
Dominion PX devices, Outlet Names, and IT Device Names.
Only Dominion PX devices that are connected to the IP network can be
exported. This excludes Dominion PX power strips that are deployed
only as managed power strips, but are not accessible on the IP network
as devices.
Note: Exported Power IQ data is only for import into Power IQ, after
editing the file as specified. You cannot import the file into CC-SG.
Step 1: Export a CSV file from CC-SG:
1. Click Administration > Export > Export Power IQ Data.
2. Click Export to File.
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3. Type a name for the file and choose the location where you want to
save it
4. Click Save.
Step 2: Edit the CSV file and import into Power IQ:
The export file contains three sections. Read the comments in the CSV
file for instructions on how to use each section as part of a Power IQ
multi-tabbed CSV import file.
See the Power IQ User Guide and CSV Import Template in the Support
section of Raritan.com, on the Firmware and Documentation page.
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V1 General Specifications
Form Factor
1U
Dimensions (DxWxH)
24.21”x 19.09” x 1.75” 615 mm x 485 mm x 44
mm
Weight
23.80lb (10.80kg)
Power
Single Supply (1 x 300 watt)
10° - 35° (50°- 95°)
36,354 hours
Operating Temperature
Mean Time Between
Failure
(MTBF)
KVM Admin Port
Serial Admin Port
Console Port
(DB15 + PS2 or USB Keyboard/Mouse)
DB9
(2) USB 2.0 Ports
V1 Environmental Requirements
Operating
Humidity
Altitude
8% - 90% RH
Operate properly at any altitude between
0 to 10,000 feet, storage 40,000 feet
(Estimated)
Vibration
Shock
5-55-5 HZ, 0.38 mm, 1 minutes per cycle;
30 minutes for each axis(X,Y,Z)
N/A
Non-Operating
Temperature
-40° - +60° (-40°-140°)
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Operating
Humidity
5% - 95% RH
Altitude
Operate properly at any altitude between
0 to 10,000 feet, storage 40,000 feet
(Estimated)
Vibration
Shock
5-55-5 HZ, 0.38mm,1 minutes per cycle;
30 minutes for each axis (X,Y,Z)
N/A
E1 Model
E1 General Specifications
Form Factor
2U
Dimensions (DxWxH)
27.05”x 18.7” x 3.46”-687 mm x 475 mm x 88
mm
Weight
Power
44.09 lbs-20 kg
SP502-2S Hot-Swappable 500W 2U power
supply
Operating Temperature
0-50° C
Mean Time Between Failure
(MTBF)
53,564 hours
KVM Admin Port
Serial Admin Port
Console Port
PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports, 1 VGA port
Fast UART 16550 serial port
(2) USB 2.0 Ports
E1 Environmental Requirements
Operating
Humidity
Altitude
5-90%, non-condensing
Sea level to 7,000 feet
Vibration
10 Hz to 500 Hz sweep at 0.5 g constant acceleration
for one hour on each of the perpendicular axes X, Y,
and Z
Shock
5 g for 11 ms with a ½ sine wave for each of the
perpendicular axes X, Y, and Z
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Operating
Non-Operating
Temperature
Humidity
Altitude
-40°-70° C
5-90%, non-condensing
Sea level to 40,000 feet
Vibration
10 Hz to 300 Hz sweep at 2 g constant acceleration
for one hour on each of the perpendicular axes X, Y,
and Z
Shock
30 g for 11 ms with a ½ sine wave for each of the
perpendicular axes X, Y, and Z
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Appendix B CC-SG and Network Configuration
This appendix contains network requirements, including addresses,
protocols, and ports, of a typical CC-SG deployment. It includes
information about how to configure your network for both external access
and internal security and routing policy enforcement. Details are provided
for the benefit of a TCP/IP network administrator. The TCP/IP
administrator's role and responsibilities may extend beyond that of a
CC-SG administrator. This appendix will assist the administrator in
incorporating CC-SG and its components into a site's security access
and routing policies.
The tables contain the protocols and ports that are needed by CC-SG
and its associated components.
In This Chapter
Required Open Ports for CC-SG Networks: Executive Summary
The following ports should be opened:
Port Number
Protocol
Purpose
Details
80
TCP
HTTP Access to CC-SG
Not encrypted.
443
TCP
HTTPS (SSL) Access to CC-SG SSL/AES-128/AES-256
encrypted.
and
Node Access to Dominion
KXII-connected nodes in Direct
Mode
8080
2400
TCP
TCP
CC-SG to PC Client
SSL/AES-128/AES-256 encrypted
if configured.
Node Access (Proxy Mode)
This port must be opened per
Raritan device that will be
externally accessed. The other
ports in the table must be opened
only for accessing CC-SG.
Encrypted only for Dominion KX II
devices, release 2.1.10 or higher,
if encryption is set in the device
5000
TCP
Node Access (Direct Mode)
This port must be opened per
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Port Number
Protocol
Purpose
Details
Raritan device that will be
externally accessed. The other
ports in the table must be opened
only for accessing CC-SG.
AES-128/AES-256 encrypted if
configured.
80 and 443 for Control
System nodes
TCP
TCP
Virtual Node Access
N/A
80, 443, 902, and 903 for
Virtual Host and Virtual
Machine Nodes
51000
SX Target Access (Direct
Mode)
AES-128/AES-256 encrypted if
configured.
Possible exceptions to the required open ports:
Port 80 can be closed if all access to the CC-SG is via HTTPS
addresses.
Ports 5000 and 51000 can be closed if CC-SG Proxy mode is used for
connections from the firewall.
CC-SG Communication Channels
Each communication channel is documented. For each communication
channel, the table includes:
The symbolic IP Addresses used by the communicating parties.
These addresses must be allowed over any communication path
between the entities.
The Direction in which the communication is initiated. This may be
important for your particular site policies. For a given CC-SG role,
the path between the corresponding communicating parties must be
available and for any alternate re-route paths that might be used in
the case of a network outage.
The Port Number and Protocol used by CC-SG.
Whether the port is Configurable, which means the Admin Client or
Diagnostic Console provides a field where you can change the port
number to a different value from the default listed if there are
conflicts with other applications on the network or for security
reasons.
Details about the method of communication, the message that is
passed via the communication channel, or its encryption.
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CC-SG and Raritan Devices
A main role of CC-SG is to manage and control Raritan devices, such as
Dominion KX II. Typically, CC-SG communicates with these devices over
a TCP/IP network (local, WAN, or VPN) and both TCP and UDP
protocols are used as follows:
Communication Direction
Port Number Protocol
Configurable?
Details
CC-SG to Local Broadcast
5000
UDP
yes
heartbeat
CC-SG to Remote LAN IP
CC-SG to Raritan Device
5000
5000
UDP
TCP
yes
yes
heartbeat
RDM protocol
RC4/AES-128/AES-2
56 encrypted
Raritan Device to CC-SG
CC-SG to Dominion PX
5001
623
443
443
UDP
UDP
no
no
no
no
heartbeat
CC-SG to Dominion KXII in
Direct Mode
TCP
CC-SG Clustering
When the optional CC-SG clustering feature is used, the following ports
must be available for the inter-connecting sub-networks. If the optional
clustering feature is not used, none of these ports has to be open.
Each CC-SG in the cluster may be on a separate LAN. However, the
inter-connection between the units should be very reliable and not prone
to periods of congestion.
Several TCP/IP connections are maintained and initiated by the
Primary to the Backup in a CC-SG cluster. These connections may be
idle for extended periods of time, but they are necessary for the
cluster to operate.
Ensure that all CC-SG to CC-SG cluster connections over VPN or
firewalls do not time out or become blocked. Timing out these
connections will cause the cluster to fail.
Communication Direction
Port
Protocol
Configurable?
Details
Number
CC-SG to Local Broadcast
CC-SG to Remote LAN IP
10000
10000
UDP
UDP
no
no
heartbeat
heartbeat
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Communication Direction
Port
Protocol
Configurable?
Details
Number
CC-SG to CC-SG
5432
8732
3232
TCP
no
From HA-JDBC on
Primary to Backup
PostgreSQL DB
server.
Not encrypted.
CC-SG to CC-SG
CC-SG to CC-SG
TCP
TCP
no
no
Primary-Backup
server sync clustering
control data
exchange.
MD5 encrypted.
Primary-Backup
SNMP sync
configuration
changes forwarding.
Not encrypted.
Access to Infrastructure Services
The CC-SG can be configured to use several industry-standard services
like DHCP, DNS, and NTP. These ports and protocols are used to allow
CC-SG to communicate with these optional servers.
Communication
Direction
Port
Number
Protocol
Configurable?
Details
DHCP server to CC-SG
CC-SG to DHCP server
NTP server to CC-SG
CC-SG to DNS
68
UDP
UDP
UDP
UDP
no
no
no
no
IPv4 DHCP standard
IPv4 DHCP standard
NTP standard
67
123
53
DNS standard
PC Clients to CC-SG
PC Clients connect to the CC-SG in one of three modes:
Admin or Access Client via a web browser. CC-SG supports SSL v2,
SSL v3, and TLS v1 for browser connections. You can configure
these encryption methods in your browser
Command Line Interface (CLI) via SSH
Diagnostic Console
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Communication
Direction
Port
Number
Protocol
Configurable?
Details
PC Client to CC-SG
443
TCP
no
Client-server communication.
SSL/AES-128/AES-256
encrypted if configured.
PC Client to CC-SG
80
TCP
TCP
no
Client-server communication.
Not encrypted. If SSL is
enabled, Port 80 is redirected
to 443.
PC Client to CC-SG
8080
no
Client-server communication.
SSL/AES-128/AES-256
encrypted if configured.
Port 8080 is open on CC-SG,
not on the PC client.
PC Client to CLI SSH 22
TCP
TCP
yes
yes
Client-server communication.
SSL/AES-128/AES-256
encrypted if configured.
PC Client to
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Client-server communication.
Diagnostic Console
SSL/AES-128/AES-256
encrypted if configured.
PC Clients to Nodes
Another significant role of CC-SG is to connect PC clients to various
nodes. These nodes can be serial or KVM console connections to
Raritan devices (called Out-of-Band connections). Another mode is to
use In-Band access methods such as VNC, RDP, or SSH.
Another facet of PC client to node communication is whether:
The PC client connects directly to the node either via a Raritan
device or In-Band access. This is called Direct Mode.
The PC client connects to the node through CC-SG, which acts as
an application firewall. This is called Proxy Mode.
Communication
Direction
Port Number
Protocol
Configurable?
Details
Client to CC-SG via
Proxy to Node
2400
TCP
no
Client-server
communication.
(on CC-SG)
Not encrypted.
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Communication
Direction
Port Number
Protocol
Configurable?
Details
Client to Raritan Device 5000
to Out-of-Band KVM
TCP
yes
Client-server
communication.
(on Raritan
Node
Device)
SSL/AES-128/AES-256
encrypted if configured.
(Direct Mode)
Client to Raritan
Dominion SX Device to
Out-of-Band Serial
Node
51000
TCP
yes
Client-server
communication.
(on Raritan
Device)
SSL/AES-128/AES-256
encrypted if configured.
(Direct Mode)
CC-SG and Client for IPMI, iLO/RILOE, DRAC, RSA
You may need to open additional ports for CC-SG to manage third-party
devices, such as iLO/RILOE and iLO2/RILOE2 servers. Targets of an
iLO/RILOE device are powered on/off and recycled directly. Intelligent
Platform Management Interface (IPMI) servers can also be controlled by
CC-SG. Dell DRAC and RSA targets can also be managed by CC-SG.
Note: Some in-band interfaces require additional ports to be open. See
their respective guides for more information.
Communication Direction
Port Number
Protocol
Configurable? Details
CC-SG to IPMI
623
TCP
no
no
IPMI standard
CC-SG to iLO/RILOE (uses
HTTP ports)
80 or 443
TCP
Vendor standard
CC-SG to DRAC
CC-SG to RSA
80 or 443
80 or 443
TCP
TCP
no
no
Vendor standard
Vendor standard
CC-SG and SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) allows CC-SG to push
SNMP traps (event notifications) to an existing SNMP manager on the
network. CC-SG also supports SNMP GET/SET operations with
third-party Enterprise Management Solutions such as HP OpenView.
Communication
Direction
Port Number
Protocol
Configurable?
Details
SNMP Manager to
CC-SG
161
UDP
yes
SNMP standard
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Communication
Direction
Port Number
Protocol
Configurable?
Details
CC-SG to SNMP
Manager
162
UDP
yes
SNMP standard
CC-SG Internal Ports
CC-SG uses several ports for internal functions, and its local firewall
function blocks access to these ports. However, some external scanners
may detect these as “blocked” or “filtered.” External access to these
ports is not required and can be further blocked. The ports currently in
use are:
1088
1098
2222
4444
4445
8009
8083
8093
In addition to these ports, CC-SG may use TCP and UDP ports in the
32xxx (or higher) range. External access to these ports is not required
and can be blocked.
CC-SG Access via NAT-enabled Firewall
If the firewall is using NAT (Network Address Translation) along with PAT
(Port Address Translation), then Proxy mode should be used for all
connections that use this firewall. The firewall must be configured for
external connections to ports 80 (non-SSL) or 443 (SSL), 8080 and 2400
to be forwarded to CC-SG since the PC Client will initiate sessions on
these ports.
Note: It is not recommended to run non-SSL traffic through a firewall.
Connections using the firewall must be configured to use Proxy mode.
connect to the various targets on behalf of the PC Client requests.
However, the CC-SG will terminate the PC Client to Target TCP/IP
connection that comes through the firewall.
RDP Access to Nodes
Port 3389 must be open for RDP access to nodes.
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VNC Access to Nodes
Port 5800 or 5900 must be open for VNC access to nodes.
SSH Access to Nodes
Port 22 must be open for SSH access to nodes.
Remote System Monitoring Port
When the Remote System Monitoring feature is enabled, port 19150 is
opened by default. See Configure Remote System Monitoring (on
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Appendix C User Group Privileges
This table shows which privilege must be assigned for a user to have
access to a CC-SG menu item.
*None means that no particular privilege is required. Any user who has
access to CC-SG will be able to view and access these menus and
commands.
Menu >
Menu Item
Required Privilege
Description
Sub-menu
Secure Gateway This menu is available for all users.
My Profile None*
Message of The None*
Day
Print
None*
None*
None*
None*
Print Screen
Logout
Exit
Users
This menu and the User tree are available only for users with the User
Management privilege.
> User
> Add User
User Management
Manager
(Editing users)
> Delete User
User Management
User Management
User Management
Via User Profile
> Delete User
from Group
> Logout User(s) User Management
> Bulk Copy
User Management
User Management
> User Group
Manager
> Add User
Group
(Editing user
groups)
User Management
User Management
Via User Group Profile
> Delete User
Group
> Assign Users to User Management
Group
> Logout Users
User Management
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Menu >
Menu Item
Required Privilege
Description
Sub-menu
Node Auditing
User Management
Devices
This menu and the Devices tree is available only for users with any one of
the following privileges:
Device, Port, and Node Management
Device Configuration and Upgrade Management
Discover Devices Device, Port, and Node
Management
> Device
Manager
> Add Device
Device, Port, and Node
Management
(Editing devices) Device, Port, and Node
Management
Via Device Profile
> Delete Device
Device, Port, and Node
Management
> Bulk Copy
Device, Port, and Node
Management
> Upgrade
Device
Device Configuration and
Upgrade Management
>>
>> Backup
Device Configuration and
Upgrade Management
Configuration
>> Restore
Device Configuration and
Upgrade Management
>> Copy
Configuration
Device Configuration and
Upgrade Management
> Restart Device Device, Port, and Node
Management or Device
Configuration and Upgrade
Management
> Ping Device
Device, Port, and Node
Management or Device
Configuration and Upgrade
Management
> Pause
Management
Device, Port, and Node
Management or Device
Configuration and Upgrade
Management
> Device Power
Manager
Device, Port, and Node
Management and Node Power
Control
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Menu >
Menu Item
Required Privilege
Description
Sub-menu
> Launch Admin Device, Port, and Node
Management or Device
Configuration and Upgrade
Management
> Launch User
Station Admin
Device, Port, and Node
Management
> Disconnect
Users
Device, Port, and Node
Management or Device
Configuration and Upgrade
Management
> Topology View Device, Port, and Node
Management
> Change View > Create Custom Device, Port, and Node
View
Management or Device
Configuration and Upgrade
Management
> Tree View
Device, Port, and Node
Management or Device
Configuration and Upgrade
Management
> Port Manager > Connect
Device, Port, and Node
Management and Node
Out-of-band Access
> Configure Ports Device, Port, and Node
Management
> Disconnect Port Device, Port, and Node
Management
> Delete Ports
Device, Port, and Node
Management
> Port Power
Manager
Device, Port, and Node
Management and Node Power
Control
> Add Powerstrip Device, Port, and Node
Management
> Port Sorting
Options
> By Port Name
Device, Port, and Node
Management or Device
Configuration and Upgrade
Management
> By Port Status Device, Port, and Node
Management or Device
Configuration and Upgrade
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Menu >
Menu Item
Required Privilege
Description
Sub-menu
Management
> By Port Number Device, Port, and Node
Management or Device
Configuration and Upgrade
Management
Nodes
This menu and the Nodes tree is available only for users with any one of
the following privileges:
Device, Port, and Node Management
Node In-Band Access
Node Out-of-Band Access
Node Power Control
Add Node
Device, Port, and Node
Management
(Editing Nodes)
Delete Node
Device, Port, and Node
Management
Via the Node Profile
Device, Port, and Node
Management
<interfaceName> Node In-band Access or
Node Out-of-band Access
Disconnect
Any of the following:
Node In-band Access or
Node Out-of-band Access or
Device, Port, and Node
Management or
Device Configuration and
Upgrade Management
Virtualization
Bulk Copy
Device, Port and Node
Management
Device, Port and Node
Management
Power Control
Power Control
Service Accounts Device, Port, and Node
Management
Assign Service
Accounts
Device, Port, and Node
Management
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Menu >
Menu Item
Required Privilege
Description
Sub-menu
Group Power
Control
Power Control
Configure Blades Device, Port, and Node
Management
Ping Node
Device, Port, and Node
Management
Bookmark Node Node In-band Access or Node
Interface
Out-of-band Access
> Node Sorting > By Node Name Any of the following:
Options
Device, Port, and Node
Management or
Node In-band Access or
Node Out-of-band Access or
Power Control
> By Node Status Any of the following:
Device, Port, and Node
Management or
Node In-band Access or
Node Out-of-band Access or
Node Power Control
> Chat
> Start Chat
Session
Node In-Band Access or
Node Out-of-Band Access or
Node Power Control
> Show Chat
Session
Node In-Band Access or
Node Out-of-Band Access or
Node Power Control
> End Chat
Session
Node In-Band Access or
Node Out-of-Band Access or
Node Power Control
> Change View > Create Custom Any of the following:
View
Device, Port and Node
Management or
Node In-Band Access or
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Menu >
Menu Item
Required Privilege
Description
Sub-menu
Node Out-of-Band Access or
Node Power Control
> Tree View
Any of the following:
Device, Port, and Node
Management or
Node In-band Access or
Node Out-of-band Access or
Node Power Control
Associations
This menu is available only for users with the User Security Management
privilege
> Association
User Security Management
Includes ability to add,
modify, and delete.
> Device Groups User Security Management
Includes ability to add,
modify, and delete.
> Node Groups
> Policies
User Security Management
User Security Management
Includes ability to add,
modify, and delete.
Includes ability to add,
modify, and delete.
Reports
This menu is available for users with any administrative privilege except
for users with the User Security Management privilege alone
Audit Trail
CC Setup and Control
CC Setup and Control
Error Log
Access Report
Device, Port, and Node
Management
Availability
Report
Device, Port, and Node
Management or Device
Configuration and Upgrade
Management
> Users
> Active Users
User Management
> Locked out
Users
CC Setup and Control
> All Users Data To view all user data: User
Management
To view your own user data:
None
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Menu >
Menu Item
Required Privilege
Description
Sub-menu
> User Group
Data
User Management
> Devices
> Device Asset
Report
Device, Port, and Node
Management or Device
Configuration and Upgrade
Management
> Device Group
Data
Device, Port, and Node
Management
> Query Port
Device, Port, and Node
Management
> Nodes
> Node Asset
Report
Device, Port, and Node
Management
> Active Nodes
Device, Port, and Node
Management
> Node Creation Device, Port, and Node
Management
> Node Group
Data
Device, Port, and Node
Management
> Active
AD Users Group CC Setup and Control or User
Directory
Report
Management
Scheduled
Reports
CC Setup and Control or
Device Configuration and
Upgrade Management
Access
Add Web
CC Setup and Control
Services API
Administration
This menu is available only for users with one of the following privilege(s):
CC Setup and Control
Combination of Device, Port, and Node Management, User Management,
and User Security Management
Guided Setup
All of the following:
Device, Port, and Node Management, User
Management, and User Security Management
Message of the
Day Setup
CC Setup and Control
Applications
CC Setup and Control
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Menu >
Menu Item
Required Privilege
Description
Sub-menu
Firmware
CC Setup and Control or
Device Configuration and
Upgrade Management
Configuration
CC Setup and Control
Cluster
CC Setup and Control
Configuration
Neighborhood
CC Setup and Control
CC Setup and Control
CC Setup and Control
CC Setup and Control
Security
Notifications
Tasks
Compatibility
Matrix
Device, Port, and Node
Management or Device
Configuration and Upgrade
Management
> Import
Import Categories CC Setup and Control and
User Security Management
Import Users
CC Setup and Control and
User Management
Import Nodes
CC Setup and Control and
Device, Port, and Node
Management
Import Devices
CC Setup and Control and
Device, Port, and Node
Management
Import
CC Setup and Control and
Powerstrips
Device, Port, and Node
Management
> Export
Export
Categories
CC Setup and Control and
User Security Management
CC Setup and Control and
User Management
Export Users
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Menu >
Menu Item
Required Privilege
Description
Sub-menu
Export Nodes
CC Setup and Control and
Device, Port, and Node
Management
Export Devices
CC Setup and Control and
Device, Port, and Node
Management
Export Power IQ CC Setup and Control and
Data
Device, Port, and Node
Management
System
Maintenance
Backup
Restore
Reset
CC Setup and Control
CC Setup and Control
CC Setup and Control
CC Setup and Control
CC Setup and Control
CC Setup and Control
CC Setup and Control
Restart
Upgrade
Shutdown
> Maintenance > Enter
Mode
Maintenance
Mode
> Exit
CC Setup and Control
Maintenance
Mode
View
None*
None*
None*
Window
Help
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Appendix D SNMP Traps
CC-SG provides the following SNMP traps:
SNMP Trap
Description
ccUnavailable
CC-SG application is unavailable.
ccAvailable
CC-SG application is available.
CC-SG user logged in.
ccUserLogin
ccUserLogout
CC-SG user logged out.
ccPortConnectionStarted
ccPortConnectionStopped
ccPortConnectionTerminated
ccImageUpgradeStarted
ccImageUpgradeResults
ccUserAdded
CC-SG session started.
CC-SG session stopped.
CC-SG session terminated.
CC-SG image upgrade started.
CC-SG image upgrade results.
New user added to CC-SG.
User deleted from CC-SG.
ccUserDeleted
ccUserModified
CC-SG user has been modified.
CC-SG user authentication failure.
CC-SG detected a LAN Card Failure.
CC-SG detected a hard disk failure.
ccUserAuthenticationFailure
ccLanCardFailure
ccHardDiskFailure
ccLeafNodeUnavailable
CC-SG detected a connection failure to a leaf
node.
ccLeafNodeAvailable
CC-SG detected a leaf node that is reachable.
ccIncompatibleDeviceFirmware
CC-SG detected a device with incompatible
firmware.
ccDeviceUpgrade
CC-SG has upgraded the firmware on a device.
CC-SG entered Maintenance Mode.
CC-SG exited Maintenance Mode.
ccEnterMaintenanceMode
ccExitMaintenanceMode
ccUserLockedOut
CC-SG user has been locked out.
ccDeviceAddedAfterCCNOCNotificati CC-SG has added a device after receiving a
on
notification from CC-NOC.
ccScheduledTaskExecutionFailure
The reason why the execution of a scheduled
task failed.
ccDiagnosticConsoleLogin
User has logged into the CC-SG Diagnostic
Console.
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SNMP Trap
Description
ccDiagnosticConsoleLogout
User has logged out of the CC-SG Diagnostic
Console.
ccUserGroupAdded
A new user group has been added to CC-SG.
CC-SG user group has been deleted.
CC-SG user group has been modified.
CC-SG Superuser username has changed.
CC-SG Superuser password has changed.
CC-SG login banner has changed.
ccUserGroupDeleted
ccUserGroupModified
ccSuperuserNameChanged
ccSuperuserPasswordChanged
ccLoginBannerChanged
ccMOTDChanged
CC-SG Message of the Day (MOTD) has
changed.
ccDominionPXReplaced
A Dominion PX device has been replaced with
another Dominion PX device.
ccSystemMonitorNotification
ccNeighborhoodActivated
ccNeighborhoodUpdated
CC-SG is out of memory.
CC-SG neighborhood has been activated.
CC-SG neighborhood has been updated.
ccDominionPXFirmwareChanged
A Dominion PX firmware version has been
changed.
ccClusterFailover
The Primary CC-SG node has failed and the
Backup CC-SG node is now operational as the
new Primary CC-SG node.
ccClusterBackupFailed
The Backup CC-SG node has failed.
ccClusterWaitingPeerDetected
The Primary CC-SG node detected a peer in the
Waiting mode.
ccClusterOperation
ccCSVFileTransferred
ccPIQAvailable
A cluster operation has been executed.
A CSV file has been imported.
CC-SG has detected that Power IQ is available
ccPIQUnavailable
CC-SG has detected that Power IQ is
unavailable
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This section contains more information about CSV file imports.
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Common CSV File Requirements
The best way to create the CSV file is to export a file from CC-SG, and
then use the exported CSV file as an example for creating your own. The
export file contains comments at the top that describe each item in the
file. The comments can be used as instructions for creating a file for
importing.
It is recommended to create the import file in a spreadsheet program like
Microsoft Excel. Enter each item in its own cell. When you save the file,
choose CSV as the file type. This adds comma separators automatically
at the end of each cell, organizing the data into columns separated by
commas. You can create the CSV file in a text editor, but then you have
to add commas manually after each item.
The first time you save the file in Excel, you must choose Save As and
MAKE SURE to select CSV as the file type. After that, Excel will
continue to save the file as CSV.
If you don't set the file type correctly, the file will corrupt and cannot be
used to import.
All import files must be in ASCII text only.
The first column of each row must include the command ADD. The
basic structure is Command, Tag, Attribute where ADD is the
command.
Column names are not supported. You can add comment lines
above the rows of data as long as each line begins with the #
symbol.
To use the default value for a field, type in the value or leave the field
blank.
rules for name lengths.
If you create the CSV file in a text editor, rather than a spreadsheet
program, you must use commas and double quotes differently. A
value that contains a comma or double quote must be completely
wrapped with double quotes. Each double quote character within the
value must also be preceded by another double quote character.
For example:
Value with Special Character
DeviceA,B
Formatted for CSV File
"DeviceA,B"
Device"A"
"Device""A"""
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Audit Trail Entries for Importing
Each item imported into CC-SG is logged in the Audit Trail. Skipped
duplicates are not logged in the Audit Trail.
The Audit Trail includes an entry for the following actions, under the
Message Type "Configuration."
Import of CSV file started
Import of CSV file completed, including number of records
successfully added, number of records failed, and number of
duplicate records ignored.
The Audit Trail includes an entry for each change that occurs when a
record is imported. These entries are logged between the entries for
"Import started" and "Import completed." They are logged under a
different Message Type, depending on the type of import you performed.
User imports are logged under "User maintenance"
Device imports are logged under "Device/node/port"
Node imports are logged under "Device/node/port"
Category imports are logged under "Configuration"
Power Strip imports are logged under Device/Node/Port
Use the filter by date and time fields in the Audit Report page to find all
entries that pertain to the import.
Several entries may be logged in the Audit Trail for each record
imported.
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Troubleshoot CSV File Problems
To troubleshoot CSV file validation:
Error messages appear in the Problems area of the Import page. The
error messages identify problems that are found in the CSV file during
validation.
You can save the list of errors to a CSV file.
Each error includes the line number where the error occurs in the CSV
file.
See the comments at the top of an export file to help you correct errors.
When the file has been corrected, validate the file again.
To troubleshoot CSV file import:
Warning and error messages appear in the Problems areas of the Import
page to alert you issues found during import.
If you see an error, the information in that line of your file was not
imported.
Duplicate entries are not imported and do not appear in the Audit Trail.
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Appendix F Troubleshooting
Launching CC-SG from your web browser requires a Java plug-in. If
your machine has an incorrect version, CC-SG will guide you
through the installation steps. If your machine does not have a Java
plug-in, CC-SG cannot automatically launch. In this case, you must
uninstall or disable your old Java version and provide serial port
connectivity to CC-SG to ensure proper operation.
If CC-SG does not load, check your web browser settings.
.
.
In Internet Explorer, ensure Java (Sun) is enabled.
Open Java plug-in in the Control Panel and adjust the settings for
your browser.
If you have problems adding devices, ensure the devices have the
correct firmware versions.
If the network interface cable is disconnected between the device
and CC-SG, wait for the configured heartbeat minutes, and then plug
the network interface cable back in. During the configured heartbeat
period, the device operates in standalone mode and can be
accessed through RRC, MPC, or RC.
If you receive an error message that states your client version is
different from the server version and that behavior may be
unpredictable, you should clear the browser's cache and the Java
cache and restart the browser. See Clear the Browser's Cache (on
If you have problems accessing a KX2 port via the MPC interface
when using Internet Explorer, you should clear the browser's cache
and then re-access the port. See Clear the Browser's Cache (on
If the memory usage is rising dramatically or the browser session
stops responding to your actions, you may need to increase your
Java Heap size for your client.
a. Open Java plug-in in the Control Panel.
b. Click the Java tab.
c. Click View inside the Java Applet Runtime Settings group box.
d. Select the row of the current Java version you are running and
type -Xmx<size>min the Java Runtime Parameters column.
For example, type -Xmx300mif you want to increase the Java
Heap size to a maximum of 300MB.
It's not recommended to set the Java Heap size higher than half of
the client computer's memory. For example, if the client computer
has 1.0 GB of RAM, set the parameter to -Xmx512mmaximum.
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If you access more than one CC-SG unit using the same client and
Firefox, you may see a "Secure Connection Failed" message that
says you have an invalid certificate. You can resume access by
clearing the invalid certificate from your browser.
a. In Firefox, choose Tools > Options.
b. Click Advanced.
c. Click the Encryption tab.
d. Click View Certificates and find "Raritan" in the list.
e. Select the CommandCenter item and click Delete. Click OK to
confirm.
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Appendix G Diagnostic Utilities
CC-SG comes with a few diagnostic utilities which may be extremely
helpful for you or Raritan Technical Support to analyse and debug the
cause of CC-SG problems.
In This Chapter
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Debug Mode..........................................................................................375
Memory Diagnostic
CC-SG is implemented with the Memtest86+ diagnostic program, which
can be invoked from the GRUB menu . When any memory problems
occur, you can perform the Memtest86+ diagnostic test for
troubleshooting.
1: Perform the Memtest86+ diagnostic program:
1. Reboot CC-SG. See Reboot CC-SG with Diagnostic Console (on
2. When it shows the messages below, press any character within 5
seconds to enter the GRUB menu, such as the Esc or arrow key.
Press any key to enter the menu
Booting CentOS (x.x.x) in x seconds....
3. Highlight the "Memtest86+ vX.X" option (where vX.X is the current
version) using the up or down arrow keys, and press Enter.
4. CC-SG loads and performs the Memtest86+ diagnostic program. Let
the program run at least one complete pass, that is, when the Pass
column shows "1". For extensive test, leave the program running for
multiple hours or even overnight.
5. Verify these items to determine whether there are memory errors.
.
Memory: The amount of total memory should match your CC-SG
type: 512M for G1, 2048M for V1, and 4096M for E1.
.
.
Errors: The column should show "0"
Error display area: The area is the bottom area right below the
WallTime row. The program should display nothing in this area to
indicate there are no errors.
If any of the above items indicates that there are memory errors, you
can:
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.
.
Capture the Memtest86+ screen containing the memory errors
and contact Raritan Technical Support for assistance.
Shut down CC-SG and re-install the memory DIMM modules to
ensure the contact is good. Then perform the Memtest86+
diagnostic to verify if the memory issue is resolved.
2: Terminate the Memtest86+ diagnostic program:
1. Press Esc.
2. CC-SG will reset and reboot.
Debug Mode
Although enabling the debug mode is extremely helpful for
troubleshooting, it may impact the CC-SG operation and performance.
Therefore, you should enable the debug mode only when Raritan
Technical Support instructs you to do so. You must turn off the debug
mode after finishing the troubleshooting.
1: Turn on the debug mode:
1. Using a supported Internet browser, type this URL:
http(s)://<IP_address>:8080/jmx-console/where
<IP_address>is the IP address of the CC-SG. For example,
https://10.20.3.30:8080/jmx-console/.
2. Type admin in the Username field.
3. Type the Super-User password in the Password field.
4. Scroll down until you see com.raritan.cc.bl.logger.
5. Click this hyperlink: service=LoggerService. A list of debug
options appear on the screen.
6. Change the value of the debug option that the Raritan Technical
Support requests from INFO to DEBUG.
7. Click Apply Changes at the bottom of the window.
8. Reproduce the problem and take a snapshot. See Take a System
2: Turn off the debug mode:
1. Open the debug options window by following the first 4 steps of the
previous section.
2. Change the value of the debug option from DEBUG to INFO.
3. Click Apply Changes at the bottom of the window.
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CC-SG Disk Monitoring
If CC-SG disk space exhaustion in one or more file systems occurs, it
may negatively impact your operation and even results in the loss of
some engineering data. Therefore, you should monitor the CC-SG disk
usage and take corrective actions to prevent or resolve potential issues.
You may perform the disk monitoring either via the Diagnostic Console
or via the Web browser. If you are a sophisticated user, you may use the
gkrellm remote monitoring. See Configure Remote System Monitoring
Important: For CC-SG units in a cluster configuration, you must
monitor both CC-SG units.
To monitor the disk space via the Diagnostic Console
1. Log into the Diagnostic Console and invoke the Disk Status page.
2. Check the disk-related information and take actions when necessary.
.
.
Both RAID partitions should display as [UU] instead of [U_] or
[_U]. Otherwise, a disk failure is indicated and you must contact
Raritan Technical Support.
None of the file systems' Use%values (the fifth column on the
screen) should be greater than 50%. Different file systems
contain different data and corrective actions are also different.
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File system Data
Corrective action
/sg/DB
/opt
CC-SG database
Contact Raritan Technical Support
CC-SG backups and
snapshots
1. Save any new snapshot files on a remote client PC.
retrieval procedure.
2. Enter the System Snapshot menu. See Take a
3. Select Pre-Clean-up SNAP area.
4. Select Pre-Clean-up UPLOAD area.
5. Deselect SNAP.
6. Deselect Package & Export.
7. Click or select Submit.
8. If the space problem remains, use the Admin Client to
connect to CC-SG, upload CC-SG backups to a client
PC and then remove them from the CC-SG.
/var
Log files and system
upgrades
Contact Raritan Technical Support
/tmp
Scratch area (used by
snapshots)
1. Enter the System Snapshot menu. See Take a
2. Deselect SNAP.
3. Deselect Package & Export.
4. Select Clean-up /tmp.
5. Click or select Submit.
To monitor the disk space via web browser
This method applies only to CC-SG release 4.0 or later. You must enable
Web Status Console-related options in Diagnostic Console before you
can monitor the disk space using the web browser. See Access Status
1. Using a supported Internet browser, type this URL:
http(s)://<IP_address>/status/where <IP_address>is
the IP address of the CC-SG. Note the forward slash (/) following
/status is mandatory. For example,
https://10.20.3.30/status/.
2. A status page opens. This page contains the same information as
the Status Console.
3. Click CC-SG Monitors under Evaluation at the bottom of the page.
4. Check the disk-related information and take actions when necessary.
See the previous section for details.
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Note: For file system problems that are not mentioned in this section, or
when the corrective actions you take cannot resolve the problems,
contact Raritan Technical Support for assistance.
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Appendix H Two-Factor Authentication
CC-SG can be configured to point to an RSA RADIUS Server that
supports two-factor authentication via an associated RSA Authentication
Manager. CC-SG acts as a RADIUS client and sends user authentication
requests to RSA RADIUS Server. The authentication request includes
user id, a fixed password, and a dynamic token code.
In This Chapter
Supported Environments for Two-Factor Authentication
The following two-factor authentication components are known to work
with CC-SG.
RSA RADIUS Server 6.1 on Windows Server 2003
RSA Authentication Manager 6.1 on Windows Server 2003
RSA Secure ID SID700 hardware token
Earlier RSA product versions should also work with CC-SG, but they
have not been verified.
Two-Factor Authentication Setup Requirements
The following tasks must be completed for two-factor authentication
setup. Consult the RSA documentation.
1. Import tokens.
2. Create a CC-SG user and assign a token to the user.
3. Generate a user password.
4. Create an agent host for the RADIUS server.
5. Create an agent host (type: Communication Server) for CC-SG.
6. Create a RADIUS CC-SG client.
Two-Factor Authentication Known Issues
The RSA RADIUS “New PIN” mode that requires a challenge
password/PIN will not work. Instead, all users in this scheme must be
assigned fixed passwords.
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Appendix I FAQs
In This Chapter
General FAQs........................................................................................380
Authentication FAQs..............................................................................382
Security FAQs .......................................................................................383
Accounting FAQs...................................................................................384
Grouping FAQs......................................................................................385
Interoperability FAQs.............................................................................386
Authorization FAQs ...............................................................................386
Licensing FAQs .....................................................................................387
General FAQs
Question
Answer
General
What is CC-SG?
CC-SG is a network management device for
aggregating and integrating multiple servers and
network equipment typically deployed in a data
center and which are connected to a Raritan
IP-enabled product.
Why would I need CC-SG?
As you deploy more and more data center servers
and devices, their management becomes
exponentially complex. CC-SG allows a systems
administrator or manager to access and manage
all servers, equipment, and users from a single
device.
Which Raritan products does See the Compatibility Matrix on the Raritan website
CC-SG support?
in the Support section under Firmware and
Documentation.
How does CC-SG integrate
CC-SG uses a unique and proprietary search and
with other Raritan Products? discovery technology that identifies and connects
to selected Raritan devices with known network
addresses. Once CC-SG is connected and
configured, the devices connected to CC-SG are
transparent, and operation and administration is
extremely simple.
Is the status of CC-SG limited No. Because CC-SG software resides on a
by the status of the devices
which it proxies?
dedicated server, even if a device being proxied by
the CC-SG is turned off, you will still be able to
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Question
Answer
access CC-SG.
Can I upgrade to newer
versions of CC-SG software
as they become available?
Yes. Contact your authorized Raritan sales
representative or Raritan, Inc. directly.
How many nodes and/or
Dominion units and/or
IP-Reach units can be
connected to CC-SG?
There is no specified limit to the number of nodes
and/or Dominion and/or IP-Reach units that can be
connected, but the number is not limitless: the
performance of the processor and the amount of
memory on the hosting server will determine how
many nodes can actually be connected.
What do I do if I am unable to Assuming the console/serial device is a Dominion,
add a console/serial port to
CC-SG?
ensure that the following conditions are met:
- The Dominion device is active.
- The Dominion device has not reached the
maximum number of configured user accounts.
Which version of Java will
Raritan's CC-SG be
supporting?
See the Compatibility Matrix on the Raritan website
in the Support section under Firmware and
Documentation.
An administrator added a new To update the tree and see the newly assigned
node to the CC-SG database node, click the Refresh shortcut button on the
and assigned it to me. How
toolbar. Remember that refreshing CC-SG will
can I see it in my Nodes tree? close all of your current console sessions.
How will the Windows
desktop be supported in the
future?
Accessing CC-SG from outside the firewall can be
achieved by configuring the right ports on the
firewall. The following ports are standard ports:
80: for HTTP access via web browser
443: for HTTPS access via web browser
8080: for CC-SG server operations
2400: for Proxy mode connections
5001: for IPR/DKSX/DKX/ P2-SC event notification
If there is firewall between two cluster nodes, the
following ports should be opened for cluster to be
worked properly:
8732: for cluster nodes heartbeat
5432: for cluster nodes DB replication
What are some design
guidelines for large-scale
systems? Any constraints or
assumptions?
Raritan provides two models for server scalability:
the data center model and the network model.
The data center model uses Paragon to scale to
thousands of systems in a single data center. This
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Question
Answer
is the most effective and cost-efficient way to scale
a single location. It also supports the network
model with IP-Reach and the IP User Station
(UST-IP).
The network model scales through use of the
TCP/IP network and aggregates access through
CC-SG, so users don't have to know IP addresses
or the topology of access devices. It also provides
the convenience of single sign-on.
Will CC-SG auto-detect and
update the blade chassis
configuration when I move
the blade chassis from one
KX2 port to another KX2
port?
CC-SG does not auto-detect and update the blade
chassis configuration when you move it to another
KX2 port or device. The configuration is lost so you
must configure the blade chassis in CC-SG once
again.
How to merge the blade
server node and the virtual
host node if they refer to the
same server?
You should configure the Virtualization feature prior
to configuring the blade slots. When configuring the
blade slot, enter the same name as the virtual host
node, and choose to add this interface to the
existing node when a message appears.
Authentication FAQs
Question
Answer
Authentication
How many user accounts
Check your licensing restrictions. There is no specified
can be created for CC-SG? limit to the number of user accounts that can be
created for CC-SG, but the number is not limitless.
The size of the database, the performance of the
processor, and the amount of memory on the hosting
server will determine how many user accounts can
actually be created.
Can I assign specific node
access to a specific user?
Yes, if you have Administrator permissions.
Administrators have the ability to assign specific
nodes per user.
If we had more than 1,000
users, how would this be
managed? Do you support
Active Directory?
CC-SG works with Microsoft Active Directory, Sun
iPlanet, or Novell eDirectory. If a user account already
exists in an authentication server, then CC-SG
supports remote authentication using AD/TACACS+
/RADIUS/LDAP authentication.
What options are available
CC-SG permits local authentication as well remote
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Answer
for authentication with
directory services and
security tools such as LDAP,
AD, RADIUS, and so on?
authentication.
Remote authentication servers supported include: AD,
TACACS+, RADIUS, and LDAP.
Why does the error message Check the user account in AD. If AD is set to "Logon
"Incorrect username and/or To" specific computers on the domain, it disallows you
password" appear after I
correctly enter a valid
username and password to
log into CC-SG?
to log into CC-SG. In this case, remove the "Logon
To" restriction in AD.
Security FAQs
Question
Answer
Security
Sometimes when I try to log There is a session-specific ID that is sent out each
in, I receive a message that time you begin to log into CC-SG. This ID has a
states my “login is incorrect” time-out feature, so if you do not log into the unit
even though I am sure I am before the time-out occurs, the session ID becomes
entering the correct
username and password.
Why is this?
invalid. Performing a Shift-Reload refreshes the page
from CC-SG, or you may close the current browser,
open a new browser, and log in again. This provides
an additional security feature so that no one can recall
information stored in the web cache to access the unit.
How is a password secure? Passwords are encrypted using MD5 encryption,
which is a one-way hash. This provides additional
security to prevent unauthorized users from accessing
the password list.
Sometimes I receive a “No
longer logged in” message
when I click any menu in
CC-SG, after leaving my
CC-SG times each user session. If no activity
happens for a pre-defined period of time, CC-SG logs
the user out. The length of the time period is pre-set to
60 minutes, but it can be reconfigured. It is
workstation idle for a period recommended that users exit CC-SG when they finish
of time. Why?
a session.
As Raritan has root access
to server, this may
No party will have root access to server once the unit
is shipped out of Raritan, Inc.
potentially cause issue with
government bodies. Can
customers also have root
access or can Raritan
provide a method of
auditability/accountability?
Is SSL encryption internal as Both. The session is encrypted regardless of source,
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Answer
well as external (not just
WAN, but LAN, too)?
LAN or WAN.
Does CC-SG support CRL
List, that is, LDAP list of
invalid certificates?
No.
Does CC-SG support Client No.
Certificate Request?
Accounting FAQs
Question
Answer
Accounting
The event times in the Audit Log event times are logged according to the time
Trail report seem incorrect.
Why?
settings of the client computer. You can adjust the
computer's time and date settings.
Can audit/logging abilities
Direct power switch-off is not logged, but power
track down who switched on control through CC-SG can be logged to audit logs.
or off a power plug?
Performance FAQs
Question
Answer
Performance
As a CC-SG administrator, I When you, as administrator, have many nodes
added over 500 nodes and
assigned all of them to me.
Now it takes a long time to
log into CC-SG.
assigned to you, CC-SG downloads all information for
all nodes during the logging process, which slows the
process considerably. It is recommended that
administrator accounts be used primarily to manage
CC-SG configuration do not have access to many
nodes.
What is the bandwidth usage Remote access to a serial console over TCP/IP is
per client?
about the same level of network activity as a telnet
session. However, it is limited to the RS232 bandwidth
of the console port itself, plus SSL/TCP/IP overhead.
The Raritan Remote Client (RRC) controls remote
access to a KVM console. This application provides
tunable bandwidth from LAN levels down to something
suitable for a remote dial-up user.
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Grouping FAQs
Question
Answer
Grouping
Is it possible to put a given
server in more than one
group?
Yes. Just as one user can belong to multiple groups,
one device can belong to multiple groups.
For example, a Sun in NYC could be part of Group
Sun: "Ostype = Solaris" and Group New York:
"location = NYC."
What impact to other usage A console is generally considered a secure and
would be blocked through
the active usage of the
console port, for example,
some UNIX variants not
reliable access path of last resort. Some UNIX
systems allow root login only on the console. For
security reasons, other systems might prevent multiple
logins, so that if the administrator is logged in on the
allowing admin over network console, other access is denied. Finally, from the
interfaces?
console, the administrator can also disable the
network interfaces when/if necessary to block all other
access.
Normal command activity on the console has no
greater impact than the equivalent command run from
any other interface. However, since it is not dependent
upon the network, a system that is too overloaded to
be able to respond to a network login may still support
console login. So, another benefit of console access is
the ability to troubleshoot and diagnose system and
network problems.
How do you recommend
handling the issue of CIMs
Each CIM includes a serial number and target system
name. Our systems assume that a CIM remains
being moved/swapped at the connected to its named target when its connection is
physical level with changes moved between switches. This movement is
to the logical database? For automatically reflected in the ports and interfaces in
example, what happens if I
CC-SG; the port name and interface name are
physically move a CIM with updated to reflect the change. The interface appears
target server from one port
to another (either on the
same device or a different
device)? What happens to
the port names? What
happens to the node?
What happens to the
interfaces?
beneath the node that is associated with the port.
However, the node name does not change. You must
rename the node manually by editing the node. This
scenario assumes all ports involved were already
configured. If you physically move the target server
and CIM to a different and unconfigured port, you can
then configure the port in CC-SG, and the node will be
created automatically.
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Interoperability FAQs
Question
Answer
Interoperability
How does CC-SG integrate CC-SG can support any device with a KVM or serial
with Blade Chassis
products?
interface as a transparent pass-through.
To what level is CC-SG able Third party KVM switch integration is typically done
to integrate with third party
KVM tools, down to third
party KVM port level or
simply box level?
through keyboard macros when the third party KVM
vendors do not publicize the communications
protocols for the third party KVM switches. Depending
on the capability of the third party KVM switches, the
tightness of integration will vary.
How would I mitigate the
restriction of four
Currently, the best possible implementation is to
aggregate IP-Reach boxes with CC-SG. In the future,
simultaneous paths through Raritan plans to increase simultaneous access paths
any IP-Reach box, including per box. These plans have yet to complete
the roadmap for the potential development as other projects have taken priority, but
8-path box?
we welcome comments about the market demand and
use cases of an 8-path solution.
Authorization FAQs
Question
Answer
Authorization
Can authorization be
achieved via
LDAP and TACACS are used for remote
authentication only, not authorization.
RADIUS/TACACS/LDAP?
User Experience FAQs
Question
Answer
User Experience
Regarding console
management via network
Logging into CC-SG through the CC-SG console itself
is the same as gaining the root privilege of the
port or local serial port, such operating system (Linux) upon with CC-SG is running.
as COM2: What happens to Syslog will record this event, but what the user types
the logging? Does CC-SG
capture local management?
at the CC-SG console itself will be lost.
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Appendix I: FAQs
Licensing FAQs
If you must replace your installed licenses, follow these rules.
Base licenses must be replaced first. For example, if replacing stand-alone licenses CC-E1-
CCL-512 with cluster licenses CC-2XE1-512 and CCL-
base license CC-E1-512 must be replaced before repla
CCL-512 add-on license.
Note that while the add-on feature CCL-512 is the sam
stand-alone and cluster, the license file would have on
for the stand-alone and two host IDs for the cluster lice
add-on licenses must also be replaced in this situation.
Replacing a base clears all add-ons if If you replace a standalone base license with a cluster
they are of a different type.
license, or vice versa, the add-ons will be cleared auto
and new ones with the correct host IDs would be requi
Replacing a base does not clear all
add-ons if they are of the same type
and the host IDs match.
For example, a CC-E1-512 could be used to replace a
CC-E1-256. If the host IDs were the same on both lic
the add-on licenses are still valid.
When operating in a cluster with
Since standalone licenses are not shared by cluster me
standalone licenses, the cluster must each CC-SG operating in a cluster with standalone lice
be deleted to replace standalone
licenses, then re-joined.
must have equivalent licensed node capacity.
Instead of adding licensed node capacity to each of the
units, customers may prefer to transition to cluster licen
order to be able to share the licenses between the two
units.
Delete the cluster temporarily, replace the licenses, an
re-build the cluster.
Replacement of a base license will
require the user to check out
features.
After licenses are replaced, go to the License Manager
review the available features and check them out as ne
They will not be checked out automatically. See Instal
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Appendix J Keyboard Shortcuts
The following keyboard shortcuts can be used in the Java-based Admin
Client.
Operation
Keyboard Shortcut
Refresh
F5
Print panel
Help
Ctrl + P
F1
Insert row in Associations Ctrl + I
table
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Appendix K Naming Conventions
This appendix includes information about the naming conventions used
in CC-SG. Comply with the maximum character lengths when naming all
the parts of your CC-SG configuration.
In This Chapter
User Information....................................................................................389
Node Information...................................................................................389
Location Information..............................................................................390
Contact Information ...............................................................................390
Service Accounts...................................................................................390
Device Information.................................................................................390
Port Information.....................................................................................391
Associations ..........................................................................................391
Administration........................................................................................391
User Information
Field in CC-SG
Number of characters CC-SG allows
Username
64
Full Name
64
User Password (not strong
password)
6-16
User Password (strong password)
Configurable
Minimum: 8
Maximum: 16-64
User Email Address
User Phone Number
User Group Name
60
32
64
User Group Description
160
Node Information
Field in CC-SG
Number of characters CC-SG allows
Node Name
64
Node Description
Notes
160
256
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Field in CC-SG
Audit Information
Number of characters CC-SG allows
256
Location Information
Field in CC-SG
Number of characters CC-SG allows
Department
64
Site
64
Location
128
Contact Information
Field in CC-SG
Number of characters CC-SG allows
Primary Contact Name
64
Telephone Number
Cell Phone
32
32
64
32
32
Secondary Contact Name
Telephone Number
Cell Phone
Service Accounts
Field in CC-SG
Number of characters CC-SG allows
Service Account Name
64
User Name
Password
Description
64
64
128
Device Information
Field in CC-SG
Number of characters CC-SG allows
Device Name
64
PX Device Names cannot include a
period character. If you import a PX
Device Name with periods, the
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Field in CC-SG
Number of characters CC-SG allows
periods are converted to hyphens.
Device Description
Device IP/Hostname
Username
160
64
64
Password
64
Notes
256
Port Information
Associations
Field in CC-SG
Number of characters CC-SG allows
Port Name
32
Field in CC-SG
Number of characters CC-SG allows
Category Name
32
Element Name
32
40
40
Device Group Name
Node Group Name
Administration
Field in CC-SG
Number of characters CC-SG allows
Cluster Name
64
Neighborhood Name
Authentication Module Name
Backup Name
64
31
64
Backup File Description
Broadcast Message
255
255
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Appendix L Diagnostic Console Bootup
Messages
Prior to version 4.0, CC-SG Diagnostic Console displays a number of
messages on the screen each time when it boots up. These messages
are standard Linux diagnostic and warning messages and usually do not
imply any system problems. The table offers a short introduction to a few
frequent messages.
Message
Description
hda:
The message indicates that something on the system is trying
to communicate with the DVD-ROM drive. Different scenarios
can invoke the message. For example:
A user opens or closes the DVD-ROM drive door, or
The operating system is checking the DVD-ROM drive and
finds no media when it boots up.
There are other scenarios that invoke the message as well but
will not be described in the section.
avc:
The message comes from an internal security audit and control
system -- SELinux sub-system. The system issues warnings
without enforcing any security policy so they do not indicate any
problem with the system.
ipcontracks: The message always appears each time CC-SG boots up so it
is normal.
Note that CC-SG turns off these messages since version 4.0, but they
are still available in internal logs. Therefore, when you upgrade CC-SG
from 3.x to 4.x, these Diagnostic Console messages disappear.
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Add a Custom View for Nodes • 181
Add a Device Group • 72, 76, 175
Add a Dominion PX Device • 53, 54, 56
Add a KVM or Serial Device • 53, 54, 64, 70,
96, 98
Add a KVM Switch Connected to KX2 • 70
Add a License • xvii, 30
Add a Neighborhood Member • 264
Add a Node • 109, 339
Add a Node Group • 151, 175
Add a PowerStrip Connected to an SX 3.0 or
KSX device • 96
Add a Powerstrip Connected to an SX 3.1
Device • 98, 99
Add a PowerStrip Device • 53, 54, 56
Add a PowerStrip Device Connected to a KX,
KX2, KX2-101, KSX2, or P2SC Device • 95
Add a RADIUS Module • 206
Add a TACACS+ Module • 205
Add a User • 163, 213, 214
A
About Administrator Console • 296, 303
About Applications for Accessing Nodes • 238
About Associations • 41
About CC-SG LAN Ports • 242, 243, 246
About CC-SG passwords • 269
About Connection Modes • 102, 128, 250
About Default Applications • 240
About Interfaces • 102, 250
About LDAP and CC-SG • 201
About Network Setup • 3, 30, 242, 257, 307
About Nodes • 101
About RADIUS and CC-SG • 206
About Status Console • 296, 297
About TACACS+ and CC-SG • 205
About Terminal Emulation Programs • 293
Access a CC-SG Cluster • 257, 258
Access Administrator Console • 230, 303
Access Control List • 276, 321
Access Diagnostic Console via SSH • 296
Access Diagnostic Console via
VGA/Keyboard/Mouse Port • 296
Access Report • 162, 212
Add a User Group • 159, 162
Add a Virtual Host with Virtual Machines • 116,
119
Add an Application • 32, 239
Add an Element • 43
Access Status Console • 297
Access Status Console via
Add an Interface • 109, 125, 135, 339
Add an LDAP (Netscape) Module to CC-SG •
201
Add Device Groups and Node Groups • 36
Add User Groups and Users • 39
Add, Edit, and Delete Service Accounts • 107
Adding a Device • 54
Adding a Policy • 72, 150, 175, 176, 179
Adding an AD Module to CC-SG • 190
Adding Categories and Elements with CSV
File Import • 43
Adding Devices with CSV File Import • 77
Adding Location and Contacts to a Device
Profile • 51, 59
VGA/Keyboard/Mouse Port or SSH • 297
Access Status Console via Web Browser •
297, 377
Access to Infrastructure Services • 352
Access to Licenses • 24
Accessing CC-SG • 5
Accessing Diagnostic Console • 296, 297
Accessing the Virtual Topology View • 123
Accounting FAQs • 384
Active Nodes Report • 217
Active Users Report • 213
AD Advanced Settings • 192, 195
AD and CC-SG Overview • 190
AD General Settings • 191, 195
AD Group Settings • 193, 195
AD Trust Settings • 194, 195
AD User Group Report • 218
Add a Blade Chassis Device • 63, 64, 68
Add a Category • 42
Adding Location and Contacts to a Node
Profile • 104, 111
Adding Nodes with CSV File Import • 138
Adding Notes to a Device Profile • 51, 58
Adding Notes to a Node Profile • 104, 111
Adding Users with CSV File Import • 166
Adding, Editing, and Deleting Categories and
Elements • 42
Add a Control System with Virtual Hosts and
Virtual Machines • 113, 119
Add a Custom View for Devices • 183
Adding, Editing, and Deleting Interfaces • 108,
125
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Adding, Editing, and Deleting Node Groups •
150
Blade Chassis with an Integrated KVM Switch
• 63
Adding, Editing, and Deleting Nodes • 109
Adding, Editing, and Deleting User Groups •
108, 159
Adding, Editing, and Deleting Users • 163
Administration • 391
Blade Chassis without an Integrated KVM
Switch • 63
Bookmarking an Interface • 136, 137, 217
Browser-Based Access via the CC-SG Admin
Client • 5
Administrator Console • 303
Administrator Console Screen • 304
Advanced Administration • 164, 165, 191, 195,
237
Bulk Copying for Device Associations,
Location and Contacts • 69
Bulk Copying for Node Associations, Location
and Contacts • 137
AES Encryption • 266
Bulk Copying Users • 174
All Users Data Report • 213
Allow concurrent logins per username • 271
Apply a Custom View for Devices • 184
Apply a Custom View for Nodes • 181
Assign a Default Custom View for Devices •
186
Assign a Default Custom View for Nodes • 183
Assign a Default Custom View of Devices for
All Users • 186
Assign a Default Custom View of Nodes for All
Users • 183
Assign Service Accounts to Interfaces • 108
Assigning a User to a Group • 164, 165
Assigning Policies To User Groups • xvii, 160,
175, 179
Association Terminology • 41
Associations • 391
Associations - Defining Categories and
Elements • 41
Associations in Guided Setup • 33, 34
Associations, Categories, and Elements • 41,
51, 55, 57, 72, 97, 104, 109, 150
Audit Trail Entries for Importing • 45, 82, 149,
171, 344, 370
C
Categories and Elements CSV File
Requirements • 44
CC Super-User Group • 158
CC Users Group • 158
CC-NOC • 295
CC-SG Access via NAT-enabled Firewall •
355
CC-SG Admin Client • 8
CC-SG and Client for IPMI, iLO/RILOE,
DRAC, RSA • 354
CC-SG and Network Configuration • 349
CC-SG and Raritan Devices • 351
CC-SG and SNMP • 354
CC-SG Clustering • 351
CC-SG Communication Channels • 350
CC-SG Disk Monitoring • 302, 376
CC-SG Internal Ports • 355
CC-SG Shutdown • 232, 233, 234
CC-SG Title, Date and Time • 299
Certificate Tasks • 273
Certificates • 273
Change a Custom View for Devices • 184
Change a Custom View for Nodes • 182
Change a PowerStrip's Device or Port
Association (SX 3.0, KSX) • 96, 97
Change a Scheduled Task • 284
Change the CC-SG default font size • 173
Change the CC-SG Super User's Username •
173
Audit Trail Report • 210
Authentication and Authorization (AA)
Overview • 187
Authentication FAQs • 382
Authorization FAQs • 386
Availability Report • 212, 234
Available Licenses • 11, 15, 226
Change the Daily AD Synchronization Time •
200
B
Backing Up a Device Configuration • 83, 280
Backing Up CC-SG • 222, 228, 229, 231, 233,
254, 280
Before You Use Guided Setup • 33
Blade Chassis Overview • 63
Change the HTTP and HTTPS Ports for a KX2
Device • 57
Change the Password for a Service Account •
107
Change the Video Resolution for Diagnostic
Console • 336
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Change your default search preference • 52,
172
Configuring Direct Port Access to a Node •
137
Change your email address • 173
Change your name • 172
Change your password • 172
Configuring Logging Activity • 248, 280
Configuring Outlets on a Powerstrip • 94, 95,
96, 97, 98, 99
Changing the Blade Server Status • 66
Check Your Browser for AES Encryption • 267
Checking and Upgrading Application Versions
• 32, 238
Checking the Compatibility Matrix • 31
Clear the Browser's Cache • 230, 231, 372
Clear the Java Cache • 231, 239, 372
Client Browser Requirements • 4
Cluster Licenses • xvii, 232, 261
Command Line Utilities for Managing License
Server • 25
Configuring Ports • 60, 98
Configuring Ports on an Analog KVM Switch
Device Connected to KX2 • 70
Configuring Power Control of Power IQ IT
Devices • 339
Configuring Power IQ Services • 132, 147,
338, 339, 340
Configuring PowerStrips Connected to KX,
KX2, KX2-101, KSX2, and P2SC • 94, 95
Configuring PowerStrips Connected to SX 3.0
and KSX • 94, 96
Command Tips • 287, 289
Common CSV File Requirements • 44, 77,
139, 167, 369
Configure a Combination of Direct Mode and
Proxy Mode • 246, 251
Configure a KVM Port • 60, 68
Configure a Serial Port • 60
Configuring Powerstrips Connected to SX 3.1
• 94, 98
Configuring Powerstrips that are Managed by
Another Device in CC-SG • 93, 94
Configuring Slots on a Blade Chassis Device •
51, 63, 64, 65
Configuring SNMP • 255
Configure an External SMTP Server • 277
Configure Backups and Snapshots of Virtual
Appliance and Storage Servers • 27
Configure Browser Connection Protocol
HTTP or HTTPS/SSL • 268
Configuring Synchronization of Power IQ and
CC-SG • 337, 338, 340, 341, 342
Configuring the CC-SG Network • 190, 242
Configuring the CC-SG Server Time and Date
• 249
Configure Cluster Settings • 258
Configure Direct Mode for All Client
Connections • 251
Configuring the Virtual Infrastructure in CC-SG
• 112, 125
Confirming IP Address • 30
Configure Proxy Mode for All Client
Connections • 251
Connecting to a Node • 124
Connection Modes
Configure Remote System Monitoring • 325,
356, 376
Direct and Proxy • 250, 355
Contact Information • 390
Configure the Inactivity Timer • 271
Configuring a Blade Chassis Device
Connected to KX2 • 63
Configuring a Message of the Day • 237
Configuring a Neighborhood • 262
Configuring Access Auditing for User Groups •
104, 162, 164
Copy the License File to the License Server •
21
Copying Device Configuration • 87, 280
Create a Cluster • 16, 232, 257
Create a Neighborhood • 262
Create an SSH Connection to a
Serial-Enabled Device • 290
Create Categories and Elements • 34
Creating Groups • 33, 36
Configuring Analog KVM Switches Connected
to KX2 2.3 or Higher • 70
Configuring Applications for Accessing Nodes
• 238
Configuring CC-SG Clusters • 16, 256, 300
Configuring CC-SG with Guided Setup • 10,
33, 42, 175
CSV File Imports • 368
Custom Views for Devices • 183
Custom Views for Devices and Nodes • 102,
180
Custom Views for Nodes • 181
Configuring Custom JRE Settings • 6, 254
Configuring Default Applications • 240
D
Debug Mode • 375
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Default CC-SG Settings • 23
Default User Groups • 158
Diagnostic Console Account Configuration •
323
Delete a Backup File • 224
Delete a Blade Chassis Device • 67, 68
Delete a Category • 43
Diagnostic Console Bootup Messages • 392
Diagnostic Console Password Settings • 303,
318, 321
Delete a Cluster • 260
Diagnostic Utilities • 374
Delete a Custom View for Devices • 185
Delete a Custom View for Nodes • 182
Delete a Device Group • 76
Delete a Neighborhood • 266
Delete a Neighborhood Member • 265
Delete a Node • 110, 120
Disconnecting Users • 91
Discover and Add Devices • 35
Discovering Devices • 53, 54
Display Historical Data Trending Reports •
302, 326
Display NTP Status • 333
Delete a Node Group • 154
Delete a PowerStrip Connected to a KX, KX2,
KX2-101, KSX2, or P2SC Device • 95, 96
Delete a PowerStrip Connected to an SX 3.0
or KSX Device • 96, 97
Display RAID Status and Disk Utilization • 327,
328, 376
Distinguished Names for LDAP and AD • 188
Download Installation Files • 17, 18
DRAC 5 Connection Details • 127
Delete a Powerstrip Connected to an SX 3.1
Device • 98, 99
E
Delete a Task • 285
Delete a User • 165
Delete a User Group • 161
E1 Environmental Requirements • 347
E1 General Specifications • 347
E1 Model • 347
Delete a Virtual Infrastructure • 120
Delete a Virtual Machine Node • 120
Delete an Application • 240
Delete an Interface • 119, 135
Delete Control Systems and Virtual Hosts •
120
Delete Firmware • 242
Deleting a Device • 50, 59
Deleting a Policy • 178
Deleting a Port • 62
Deleting a User From a Group • 165, 166
Deleting Slots on a Blade Chassis Device • 66
Describe Method versus Select Method • 76,
151
Describe Nodes • 152
Device and Port Icons • 48
Edit a Blade Chassis Device • 67, 110
Edit a Device Group • 76
Edit a Neighborhood • 263
Edit a Node • 110, 118
Edit a Node Group • 154
Edit a User • 164
Edit a User Group • 160
Edit an Interface • 135
Edit Control Systems, Virtual Hosts, and
Virtual Machines • 118, 120
Edit Diagnostic Console Configuration • 306
Edit Network Interfaces Configuration
(Network Interfaces) • 307
Edit Static Routes • 247, 309, 310
Editing a Device • 56, 57
Editing a Policy • 177
Editing a Port • 61
Editing a PowerStrip Device or a Dominion PX
Device • 57
Editing an AD Module • 195
Editing IP Addresses with CSV File Import •
149
Email Notifications for Tasks • 279
Enable or Disable Daily Synchronization of All
AD Modules • 199
Device Asset Report • 214
Device Group Data Report • 215
Device Group Manager • 71
Device Groups Overview • 72
Device Information • 390
Device Power Manager • 90
Device Profile Screen • 50
Device Settings • 251
Device Setup • 33, 34
Devices CSV File Requirements • 70, 77
Devices, Device Groups, and Ports • 47
Diagnostic Console • 5, 296
Enable or Disable Daily Synchronization of the
Virtual Infrastructure • 122
Enabling the AKC Download Server Certificate
Validation • 128, 253
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End SSH Connections • 290, 292
Ending CC-SG Session • 235
Entering Maintenance Mode • 32, 222, 230,
232, 238
Import Users • 171
Importing AD User Groups • 195
Importing and Exporting Dominion PX Data
from Power IQ • 342
Error Log Report • 211
Establishing Order of External AA Servers •
190
Install and Check Out Your License • 23, 24,
387
Install CommandCenter Secure Gateway on
VMware ESX Server 4.0 • 22
Install License Server Software on a Linux or
Windows Server • 18
Example
Adding a Web Browser Interface to a PX
Node • 133, 134
Exit CC-SG • 235, 236
Install or Upgrade VMware Tools • 27
Install the Thick Client • 6
Interfaces for DRAC Power Control
Connections • 126, 129
Exiting Maintenance Mode • 222, 231
Export Categories and Elements • 44, 46
Export Devices • 77, 82
Export Dominion PX Data to Use in Power IQ
• 337, 344
Export Nodes • 132, 139, 147, 149
Export Users • 167, 171
Interfaces for ILO Processor, Integrity ILO2 ,
and RSA Power Control Connections • 126,
129
Interfaces for In-Band Connections • 125, 127
Interfaces for IPMI Power Control Connections
• 131
F
Interfaces for Managed Powerstrip
Connections • 93, 94, 95, 97, 98, 99, 126,
130
Interfaces for Out-of-Band KVM, Out-of-Band
Serial Connections • 126, 128
Interfaces for Power IQ Proxy Power Control
Connections • 126, 132, 339
Interoperability FAQs • 386
FAQs • 380
Filter by Device Group • 180
Filter by Node Group • 180
Find and View Tasks • 279
Find Your Physical Appliance Host ID and
Check Number of Nodes In Database • 12,
15, 16
Finding Your CC-SG Serial Number • 294
Firefox Users of the Access Client Must
Download JNLP File • 124
Introduction • 1
IP-Reach and UST-IP Administration • 92
Flow for Authentication • 187
J
G
Java RDP Connection Details • 128
JRE Incompatibility • 5, 6
General FAQs • 380
Get Help for SSH Commands • 286
Get Your License • 12, 18, 19
Getting Started • 10
K
Keyboard Shortcuts • 388
Grouping FAQs • 385
L
H
Launching a Device's Administrative Page • 90
LDAP Advanced Settings • 202
LDAP General Settings • 202
Hide or Show Report Filters • 210
How to Create Associations • 42
License Server Communication • 24
License Server Outages • 24
I
Licensing - Basic License Information • 11
Licensing - Clusters - New Customers • 16
Licensing - Existing Customers • 10, 11, 29
Licensing - Getting Started - New and Existing
Customers • 10
IBM IMM Module Connection Details • xvii,
131
IBM LDAP Configuration Settings • 204
Import Categories and Elements • 45
Import Devices • 81
Licensing - Limited Operation Before License
Install • 10, 16, 24, 28
Import Nodes • 148, 150
Import Power Strips from Power IQ • 337, 343
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Licensing - New Customers - Physical
Appliance • 10, 11, 12, 14, 16
Licensing - Rehosting • 29
Licensing - Virtual Appliance with License
Server • 10, 11, 17
Node Names • 102
Node Profile • 103
Nodes and Interfaces Overview • 101
Nodes Created by Configuring Ports • 60, 61,
110
Licensing FAQs • xvii, 30, 387
Limit the Number of KVM Sessions per User •
39, 159, 160, 162
Nodes CSV File Requirements • 139
Nodes Tab • 102
Nodes, Node Groups, and Interfaces • 47, 101
Notification Manager • 277, 279
Linux Server • 18, 21
Location Information • 390
Locked Out Users Report • 213
Lockout settings • 213, 270
Log in to CC-SG • 23
Log in to Diagnostic Console to Set CC-SG IP
Address • 22
O
Older Version of Application Opens After
Upgrading • 32, 239
OpenLDAP (eDirectory) Configuration Settings
• 204
Log Out of CC-SG • 235
P
Logging Users Out • 173
Login Settings • 268
Paragon II System Controller (P2-SC) • 91
Pause and Resume Management of Devices
Using a Scheduled Task • xvii, 89, 280
Pausing CC-SG's Management of a Device •
88, 280
PC Clients to CC-SG • 352
PC Clients to Nodes • 353
Perform Disk or RAID Tests • 328
Performance FAQs • 384
M
Maintenance Mode • 177, 221
Manage the Neighborhood Configuration • 264
Managed Powerstrips • 47, 54, 56, 93, 94
Managing Device Firmware • 241
Memory Diagnostic • 374
Message of the Day • 299
MIB Files • 256
Ping an IP Address • 308
Microsoft RDP Connection Details • 128
Migrate a CC-SG Database • xvii, 233
Migrating a CC-SG Database • xvii, 233
Move a Blade Chassis Device to a Different
Port • 68
Move a KX, KX2, KX2-101, KSX2, or P2SC's
PowerStrip to a Different Port • 95
Move an SX 3.1's Powerstrip to a Different
Port • 98, 99
Pinging a Node • 124
Pinging the Device • 88
Policies for Access Control • 38, 42, 71, 156,
160, 175
Port Information • 391
Port Sorting Options • 49
Portal • 263, 271
Power Control of Power IQ IT Devices • 93,
94, 147, 337, 343
Power IQ Integration • 337
N
Power IQ Synchronization Policies • 341, 342
Power Off CC-SG System from Diagnostic
Console • 235, 317
Powering Down CC-SG • 235
Prerequisites • 1
Prerequisites for Using AKC • 128, 240
Primary Node Upgrade Failure • xvii, 232, 233
Print a Report • 209
Purge a Report's Data From CC-SG • 210,
211, 212, 249
Naming Conventions • 33, 42, 43, 54, 56, 60,
61, 73, 102, 109, 110, 126, 133, 151, 159,
163, 172, 176, 338, 369, 389
Navigate Administrator Console • 305
Navigate Multiple Page Reports • 209
Navigation Keys Reminder • 301
Node and Interface Icons • 105
Node Asset Report • 136, 216, 218
Node Creation Report • 217
Node Group Data Report • 218
Node Groups Overview • 150
Purge CC-SG's Internal Log • 249
Node Information • 389
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Restore Only Device Settings or User and
User Group Data to a KX2, KSX2, or
KX2-101 Device • 85
Restoring CC-SG • 223, 225, 233
Restoring Device Configurations • 84, 280
Results of Adding an Interface • 135
Resuming Management of a Device • 89, 280
Right Click Options in the Devices Tab • 52
RSA Compatibility with JRE • 130
Q
Query Port Report • 215
R
RADIUS General Settings • 206
RDP Access to Nodes • 355
Reboot CC-SG with Diagnostic Console • 316,
336, 374
Reboot or Force Reboot a Virtual Host Node •
123
Recommended DHCP Configurations for
CC-SG • 242, 244, 247, 248
RSA Interface Details • 130
S
Sample Categories and Elements CSV File •
45
Recover a Cluster • 259
Sample Devices CSV File • 81
Sample Nodes CSV File • 148
Sample Users CSV File • 170
Save a Backup File • 224, 229
Save a Report to a File • 209, 218
Save, Upload, and Delete Device Backup
Files • 86
Saving and Deleting Backup Files • 222, 224,
226
Schedule a Device Firmware Upgrade • 280,
281, 282, 284
Refresh a Neighborhood • 266
Remote Authentication • 156, 187, 266
Remote System Monitoring Port • 356
Renaming and Moving AD Groups • 201
Repair or Rebuild RAID Disks • 328, 329, 330,
331
Reports • 208, 281
Require AES Encryption between Client and
CC-SG • 267
Require strong passwords for all users • 269
Required Open Ports for CC-SG Networks
Executive Summary • 349
Requirements for CC-SG Clusters • 257
Requirements for Migration • xvii, 233
Reschedule a Task • 284
Schedule a Task • 88, 89, 197, 199, 233, 234,
280, 284, 341
Schedule a Task that is Similar to Another
Task • 284
Schedule Disk Tests • 330
Schedule Sequential Tasks • 279
Scheduled Reports • 219, 220, 279
Scheduled Tasks and Maintenance Mode •
221
Searching for Devices • 52
Security FAQs • 383
Security Manager • 266, 285
Select Nodes • 151
Reset CC Super-User Password with
Diagnostic Console • 318
Reset CC-SG Factory Configuration • 232,
234, 319
Resetting CC-SG • 226
Resize Report Column Width • 208
Restart CC-SG with Diagnostic Console • 232,
233, 235, 315
Restart License Servers After an Outage • 25
Restarting a Device • 88, 280
Restarting CC-SG • 229, 245, 316
Restarting CC-SG after Shutdown • 235
Restore a Device Configuration (KX, KSX,
KX101, SX, IP-Reach) • 84
Restore All Configuration Data Except
Network Settings to a KX2, KSX2, or
KX2-101 Device • 85
Restore All Configuration Data to a KX2,
KSX2, or KX2-101 Device • 83, 86
Restore Blade Servers Ports to Normal KX2
Ports • 50, 68
Serial Admin Port • 293
Service Accounts • 106, 390
Service Accounts Overview • 106
Set the Default Application for an Interface or
Port Type • 241
Set the Port Number for SSH Access to
CC-SG • 268
Setting CC-SG Server Time • 30
SNMP Traps • 256, 366
Sort Report Data • 208
Special Access to Paragon II System Devices
• 91
Specifications for V1 and E1 • 346
Specify a Base DN • 189
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Specify a Distinguished Name for AD • 188
Specify a Distinguished Name for LDAP • 189
Specify a Username for AD • 189
Specifying Modules for Authentication and
Authorization • 189
SSH Access to CC-SG • 268, 285
SSH Access to Nodes • 356
SSH Commands and Parameters • 287
Start the License Server • 21
Troubleshoot CSV File Problems • 45, 81,
149, 171, 344, 371
Troubleshooting • 372
Two-Factor Authentication • 207, 379
Two-Factor Authentication Known Issues •
379
Two-Factor Authentication Setup
Requirements • 379
Two-Factor Authentication Using RADIUS •
207
Status Console • 297, 326
Status Console Information • 298
Status Console via VGA/Keyboard/Mouse Port
or SSH • 298
Types of Custom Views • 180
U
Status Console via Web Browser • 302
Sun One LDAP (iPlanet) Configuration
Settings • 203
Support for Virtual Media • 179
Supported Environments for Two-Factor
Authentication • 379
Switch the Primary and Secondary Node
Status • 232, 259
Synchronize All AD Modules • 195, 197, 198,
199, 280
Upgrade a Cluster • 260
Upgrade Device Firmware Report • 220, 284
Upgrading a Cluster • xvii, 232, 233, 260, 261
Upgrading a Device • 56, 82, 241
Upgrading CC-SG • 29, 229, 232
Upload Firmware • 241
Use SSH to Connect to a Node via a Serial
Out-of-Band Interface • 291
Use the Thick Client • 7
Use Traceroute • 309
User Accounts • 188
User Experience FAQs • 386
User Group Data Report • 214
User Group Privileges • 159, 214, 357
User Information • 389
Synchronize All User Groups with AD • 195,
197, 198
Synchronize Power IQ and CC-SG • 280, 341
Synchronize the Virtual Infrastructure • 122
Synchronizing AD with CC-SG • 197
Synchronizing the Virtual Infrastructure with
CC-SG • 121
System Administrators Group • 158
System Maintenance • 221
System, Server and Network Status • 299
User Management • 33, 38
Users and User Groups • 72, 150, 156, 179,
188, 205, 206
Users CSV File Requirements • 167
Using Chat • 138
Using Custom Views in the Admin Client • 181
Using Reports • 208
T
TACACS+ General Settings • 205
Take a System Snapshot • 335, 375, 377
Task Manager • 9, 30, 219, 221, 249, 277,
278, 340
V
V1 Environmental Requirements • 346
V1 General Specifications • 346
V1 Model • 346
Task Types • 278
Terminology for Virtual Infrastructure • 112
Terminology/Acronyms • 2, 54, 56, 202, 205,
206, 244, 247, 262, 264, 277, 289, 307, 338
The Devices Tab • 48
The Users Tab • 157
Thick Client Access • 6
Tips for Adding a Web Browser Interface •
134, 146
Topology View • 51
Troubleshoot Connections to Power IQ • 338,
339
View by Category • 180
View Log Files in Diagnostic Console • 312
View login settings • 268
View Report Details • 209
View the Default Application Assignments •
241
View Top Display with Diagnostic Console •
333
Viewing Devices • 48
Viewing Nodes • 102
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Virtual Appliance Installation Requirements •
17
Virtual Appliances with Remote Storage
Servers • 27
Virtual Nodes Overview • 113
VNC Access to Nodes • 356
vSphere 4 Users Must Install New Plug-In •
121
W
Web Browser Interface • 126, 133
Web Services API • 294
What is a Neighborhood? • 242, 262, 263, 265
What is IP Failover mode? • 242, 243
What is IP Isolation mode? • 242, 246
What is the difference between Full backup
and Standard backup? • 223, 224, 225, 226
What's New in the CC-SG Administrators
Guide • xvii
Wildcard Examples • 52
Wildcards for Search • 52
Windows Server • 19, 21
Y
Your User Profile • 172
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