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90000301_EDigi CM User Guide

Feature Summary10 Chapter 1 Management• Command line• WEB --HTTP/HTTPS•SNMP• Custom applications• Port Triggers and Alerts• Multi level menus• Auto-d

Cascading Multiple Digi RPM Units100 Chapter 12 Cascading Multiple Digi RPM UnitsThe Digi RPM power controllers can be cascaded when used with the Di

Power ControllerChapter 12 101The next table shows all possible IDs that can be configured on the Digi RPM.

Cascading Multiple Digi RPM Units102 Chapter 12

Port ClusteringChapter 13 103IntroductionPort clustering is the ability to manage many serial ports on one or multiple slave devices from one master

Configuring Port Clustering104 Chapter 13 Configuring Port ClusteringAssigning Master Clustering ModeTo assign a Digi CM as the master cluster device

Port ClusteringChapter 13 1054. Select Enable from the Enable/Disable this unit drop down menu.A new configuration screen appears.5. Enter the IP ad

Configuring Port Clustering106 Chapter 13 6. Select the Auto Config button and the Master Digi CM automatically imports the configuration of the Slav

Port ClusteringChapter 13 1073. Enter the Port access menu Source port number (the port number to access the device.)4. Enter the Port access menu D

Configuring Port Clustering108 Chapter 13 8. Enter the Base source port number to start the numbering and click Set.9. Enter the Base destination por

Port ClusteringChapter 13 109Clustering ParametersBelow is a list and brief description of clustering parameters:Slave authentication mode - To spec

IntroductionChapter 1 11User GroupsThe Digi CM comes with built-in user groups, defined by access levels. The following table lists user groups, the

Configuring Port Clustering110 Chapter 13 2. Login and enter your password root dbps3. Enter the port escape sequence (listed on page).—SSH1. Cli

System AdministrationChapter 14 111IntroductionThis chapter describes how to perform tasks performed either by root or the system administrator. The

Configuration Management112 Chapter 14 Configuration ManagementConfiguration management allows you to save all or parts of your configuration. The Di

System AdministrationChapter 14 113Directly configure the TFTP server and the name of the “hash” fileTo configure the IP address of the TFTP server

Resetting Factory Defaults114 Chapter 14 Syntax for action 2: configuration upgrade2,<image name>,<model name>,<version><image n

System AdministrationChapter 14 115The alternative method to reset the unit is through the web interface. The web interface provides the option of r

Setting Date and Time116 Chapter 14 Setting Date and TimeThe Digi CM provides two options for keeping system time. The first is by using an NTP serve

Command Line InterfaceChapter 15 117IntroductionThe Digi CM runs the embedded Hard Hat Linux operating system. The command line interface for config

Important File Locations118 Chapter 15 Important File LocationsThe Digi CM has several files that are important for administrative use. Below is a br

Command Line InterfaceChapter 15 119Config FilesAll config files are in /tmp/cnf and /tmp/cnf subdirectories. The following table lists the filename

Ways to Configure the Digi CM12 Chapter 1 Configuration MenuThe root user and system administrator have full access to the configuration menu from a

Example Scripts120 Chapter 15 User Storage SpaceThe Digi CM comes with 1 megabyte of user storage space. This storage space can be used to store cust

Command Line InterfaceChapter 15 1211. Modify the /etc/services file as follows. Change lines starting with ’radius’ and ’radacct’ to the socket num

User Administration122 Chapter 15 The ssh break can changed from the Web UI or config menu under Serial ports > Configuration > Host mode confi

Chapter 16 123Configuration MenuThe configuration menu presents the same functionality in configuring the Digi CM as does the web interface, excludi

Adding, Editing, and Removing Users124 Chapter 16 3. Use the ESC key to return to the main configuration menu.4. Choose Exit and apply changes.Adding

Configuration MenuChapter 16 1253. Configure the card by choosing Change card configuration.Note: The system searches for the card and displays info

Port Parameters126 Chapter 16 Port Parameters1. Access the configuration menu.2. Choose Serial Port Configuration > an individual port number or 0

Configuration MenuChapter 16 127You can access this menu through a Telnet or SSH session using the IP address of the Digi CM followed by the port nu

Configuring SNMP128 Chapter 16 5. Choose Save changes.Configuring SNMPTo configure SNMP from the configuration menu, do the following:1. Access the c

Configuration MenuChapter 16 129Network IP FilteringTo configure the Digi CM for Network IP filtering, do the following:1. Access the configuration

IntroductionChapter 1 13system administrator can be granted read-only permission as well. No other users can access the command line interface.Ways

Sniff Sessions130 Chapter 16 4. Choose a menu item and enter the desired parameters for the menu items.5. Use the ESC key when all parameters are ent

Configuration MenuChapter 16 131Viewing A Sniff SessionA sniff user enters a sniff session by starting a Telnet session on a specified port. In the

Authentication132 Chapter 16 Field Descriptions for Sniff SessionsAuthentication1. Access the configuration menu.2. Choose Serial port configuration.

Configuration MenuChapter 16 1335. Use the ESC key to return to the main menu.6. Choose Save changes.Dial-in Modem AccessIndividual serial ports on

Dial-in Terminal Server Access134 Chapter 16 5. Use the ESC key to return to the main menu.6. Choose Save changes.Dial-in Terminal Server AccessIndiv

Configuration MenuChapter 16 1355. Use the ESC key to return to the main menu.6. Choose Save changes.ClusteringBy default clustered slave devices ar

Firmware Upgrade136 Chapter 16 7. Select the port number to configure or 0 for all ports.8. Select Enable configuration9. Select Auto Configuration10

Configuration MenuChapter 16 137Restoring Factory DefaultsYou have two choices to restore the unit to its factory defaults. The options are restorin

Accessing the Boot Loader Program138 Chapter 16 firmware if the Digi CM will no longer boot. It also provides a hardware testing module that detects

Configuration MenuChapter 16 1395. Choose Firmware upgrade by entering 3. The following screen appears.6. Enter the information for the first menu i

Web Interface Access Menu14 Chapter 1 If you are conducting a special task through the console port, like BIOS upgrade and should not be interrupted,

Accessing the Boot Loader Program140 Chapter 16

Hardware InformationChapter 17 141IntroductionThis chapter provides information on Digi CM hardware. Among the topics covered are the hardware speci

Hardware Specifications142 Chapter 17 Digi CM 16 and Digi CM 32 Digi CM 8 AC PoweredAttributeAC Powered ValueDC PoweredValueOperating tem-perature40°

Hardware InformationChapter 17 143LED IndicatorsUse the LED indicators to confirm your attachment to the network and that the Digi CM is able to sen

Cable Adapters144 Chapter 17 Cable AdaptersThe Digi CM comes with four cable adapters. The following illustrations show cable adapter pin outs. Addit

Hardware InformationChapter 17 145DB-9 Female Console Adapter(Digi 8-pack reorder P/N 76000671)DB-9 Female to RJ-45 Pin AssignmentsRJ-45 Signal DB-9

Cable Adapters146 Chapter 17 DB-25 Female Console Adapter (Digi 8-pack reorder P/N 76000673)DB-25 Female to RJ-45 Pin AssignmentsRJ-45 Signal DB-25M

Hardware InformationChapter 17 147DB-25 Male Modem Adapter (Digi 8-pack reorder P/N 76000670)DB-25 Male Modem to RJ-45 Pin AssignmentRJ-45 Signal DB

Ethernet Pinouts148 Chapter 17 DB-9 Male Modem Adapter (Digi 8-pack reorder P/N 76000702)(Available but not included)DB-9 Male Modem to RJ-45 Pin Ass

Hardware InformationChapter 17 149Rack Mounting Installation1. Attach enclosed bracket ears to rack as shown in illustration.2. Follow safety precau

IntroductionChapter 1 15Port Access MenuThe Port Access Menu provides access to ports. It is accessible to all users through the web interface, Teln

Rack Mounting Installation150 Chapter 17 • Locate the DC supply source within the same premises as the equipment.• Route away and secure all DC input

CertificationsChapter 18 151Safety• US: UL1950• Canada: CSA 22.2 No. 60950• Europe: EN60950 (CB Scheme Report)Working Inside the Digi CMNOTICE: Do n

Safety152 Chapter 18 Environmental Considerations and CautionsThe following is a list of environmental considerations that will ensure safe and effic

CertificationsChapter 18 153prong from the cable. If you have to use an extension cable, use a 3-wire cable with properly grounded plugs.• To help p

Solaris Ready154 Chapter 18

Index 1553DES 23Aaccessing a portweb interface 13administration See system administrationalerts and notificationsfor Power Controller 94overview 51por

156 Indexcascading multiple units 100direct port access 15disaster recovery 138DTR settings 49Eemissions certifications 153EMS support 75enabling syst

157 IndexRawTCP 48Telnet 48RRackable Systems MGMT Card 81set up 81RADIUS 67resetting ports 42SSAC support 75safety certifications 151saveconf 117savin

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Custom Menus16 Chapter 1 Note: The example assumes that the Listening TCP port is 7003, the default for port 3.Custom MenusCustom menus are created b

IntroductionChapter 1 17The port escape menu is automatically started if there is one active session to the port established and a second user tries

Port Escape Menu18 Chapter 1 4. Enter the letter of the port escape sequence.The following table describes the fields and the operations for the port

IntroductionChapter 1 19Saving and Applying ChangesIn the web interface, you can save and apply configuration changes in two ways. With the one-step

Automatic Device Recognition20 Chapter 1 Port 3 shows a real world example of a detected device.Automatic Device Recognition also monitors each of th

Getting StartedChapter 2 21IntroductionThis chapter covers basic configuration topics. Included is information on assigning IP settings, enabling se

Configuring HTTP and HTTPS22 Chapter 2 4. At the login prompt, log in as admin. The default password for admin is admin. The Configuration menu appea

Getting StartedChapter 2 235. Select an authentication method for accessing the web interface. The default is local. 6. To save and apply changes, c

Configuring for SSH24 Chapter 2 4. Select SSH as the Port access menu protocol.5. Click Save & apply.Configuring a Port for SSH1. Access the web

Getting StartedChapter 2 257. Click Save & apply.Adding, Editing, and Removing UsersThe root user and system administrator can add, remove, or e

Adding, Editing, and Removing Users26 Chapter 2 3. Under the System administration heading click Users administration.4. Select Add, Edit, Remove or

Installing and Configuring PC CardsChapter 3 27IntroductionThis chapter includes information on adding and configuring PC cards for the Digi CM. PC

Adding a Network Card28 Chapter 3 4. Click Configure the detected card.The following fields appear on the configuration page. — ATA/IDE Fixed Disk Ca

Installing and Configuring PC CardsChapter 3 294. Enter the appropriate parameters in the configuration menu.5. Click Save & apply. Note: If DHC

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Adding a Serial Modem30 Chapter 3 SSID - Set Service Identifier and is the name of the wireless LAN networkUse WEP key - Enable or disable the WEP ke

Installing and Configuring PC CardsChapter 3 313. Click Configure the detected card.4. Edit any appropriate parameters and Click Save & apply.

Adding a Serial Modem32 Chapter 3

Chapter 5 33System and Port LoggingIntroductionThe Digi CM provides four options for saving system and port logs. The options are: a syslog server,

Enabling Log Storage Location34 Chapter 5 Enable/Disable encrypted secondary NFS server - If secondary server supports encrypted NFS serverEncrypted

System and Port LoggingChapter 5 354. Enter the IP address of the primary and secondary (if applicable) syslog server and select the syslog facility

Configuring System Logging36 Chapter 5 Enable Digi CM MemoryThe Digi CM memory is already enabled for port logging and only needs to be configured fo

System and Port LoggingChapter 5 37System log recipient’s mail address - Email address for log recipient 5. Choose to enable or disable email alerts

Configure Port Logging38 Chapter 5 Configure Port LoggingIf a serial port is configured for console server mode, the port logging feature can be enab

System and Port LoggingChapter 5 395. Click Save & apply.Note: When port logging is enabled, a Port Event Handling page is available to create a

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Configure Port Logging40 Chapter 5 Viewing Port LogsThe port logs can be viewed from the web interface on the Port logging page or from the location

Chapter 4 41Configuring PortsIntroductionThis chapter provides information on configuring serial ports. Key port configuration attributes include wh

Resetting Ports42 Chapter 4 Resetting PortsThe Digi CM allows you to restart all processes associated with a port and to disconnect all sessions.To r

Configuring PortsChapter 4 43Automatic detection - Enable or disable automatic detection of devicesUse detected port title - Enable if you want the

Apply all Ports Settings44 Chapter 4 logging is parsed to determine the device name and the OS.Detection initiation - Active only if automatic detect

Configuring PortsChapter 4 45CM that listens for a Telnet or SSH client connection. When you connect to the TCP socket, you have access to the devic

Host Mode Configuration46 Chapter 4 Dial-In Modem ModeIn this mode, the Digi CM assumes an external modem is attached to the serial port and is waiti

Configuring PortsChapter 4 47Configuring Host ModeTo configure a serial port for host mode, enter the values in the applicable fields. To access the

Supported Protocols48 Chapter 4 assigned to the port. The default is Enable.Assigned IP - Also known as alternate IP, this field assigns an IP addres

Configuring PortsChapter 4 49mode configuration page in the web interface to select the correct protocol.Serial Port ParametersIn attaching a serial

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Serial Port Parameters50 Chapter 4

Alerts and NotificationsChapter 5 51IntroductionThe Digi CM can be configured for system alerts and notifications. It sends email messages when the

Configuring SMTP Alerts52 Chapter 5 Configuring SMTP AlertsMost SMTP servers check the sender’s email address with the host domain name to verify the

Alerts and NotificationsChapter 5 53TrapsThere are additional traps that can be set at the port level. The following table shows where the trap is u

Configuring SNMP54 Chapter 5 Configuring SNMPTo configure the Digi CM for SNMP do the following:1. Access the Digi CM web interface.2. Under the Netw

Alerts and NotificationsChapter 5 555. Enter Trap receiver settings based on the following field descriptions:IP Address - Enter the IP address of t

Configuring Port Event Handling56 Chapter 5 Configuring Port Event HandlingOnce an SMTP or SNMP server has been configured, it can be used to send po

Alerts and NotificationsChapter 5 577. Select an action and enter the keyword for the port event handling.8. Enable Email notification.Note: It is a

Config Alerts for Automatic Device Recognition (ADR)58 Chapter 5 Config Alerts for Automatic Device Recognition (ADR)Before configuring the alerts fo

User AdministrationChapter 6 59Administering UsersRequired PrivilegesOnly root and admin can administer users. The root user has unlimited administr

6 Contents Configuring Automatic Device Recognition...42Apply all Ports Settings ...

Administering Users60 Chapter 6 4. Click Apply changes. User FieldsField DescriptionUser nameName for the user, which must be between 3 and 29 charac

Configuring Security and AuthenticationChapter 7 61fIntroductionThe Digi CM provides several ways to control access to the network and the devices o

Configuring Network IP Filtering62 Chapter 7 It is also possible to enable or disable specific services of the Digi CM:Telnet console (TCP/IP port 23

Configuring Security and AuthenticationChapter 7 63Chain rule - The Chain rule determines whether access from the hosts is allowed or not. It can be

Configuring User Access Control64 Chapter 7 Configuring User Access ControlAnother method to control access to the serial ports on the Digi CM is thr

Configuring Security and AuthenticationChapter 7 65• grant rights to Paul and Tim,Note: The usernames and passwords on the Digi CM are case sensitiv

Configuring User Access Control66 Chapter 7 Sniff SessionA sniff session enables multiple users to access a single serial port for viewing the data s

Configuring Security and AuthenticationChapter 7 67Permit monitor only mode • Enable: A user with “Monitor" permissions can only connect to t

Configuring Authentication for the Web Server68 Chapter 7 server as the primary authentication server and Local authentication if the primary authent

Custom and Default MenusChapter 8 69IntroductionThe Digi CM has several default menus for easy configuration and access by different users. Dependin

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Making Custom Menus70 Chapter 8 3. Enter the User name and User group from the drop down menu.Select Custom menu from the drop down menu for the Shel

Custom and Default MenusChapter 8 71Adding Menu ItemsOnce you have defined a menu name and added users, you can then add menu items. To add menu ite

Default Menu72 Chapter 8 4. Choose Apply. 5. Repeat this procedure to add more menu items.Note: To add or configure submenus, select the Submenus hyp

Custom and Default MenusChapter 8 73There are multiple ways to access the PortAccess menu:• Assigned IP address (see "Configuring Host Mode&quo

Default Menu74 Chapter 8

Microsoft SAC SupportChapter 9 75About Digi CM Support for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 The Digi CM provides a browser-based user interface to Micr

Set Up Overview76 Chapter 9 Set Up OverviewSet up for Digi CM SAC support is a three-step process:1. Set up the Windows Server 2003 for SAC support.

Microsoft SAC SupportChapter 9 776. Set other fields as appropriate.7. Click Save & apply. 8. Configure serial port communication settings, by d

Accessing the Windows Server 2003 Console Port from the Digi CM GUI78 Chapter 9 Accessing the Windows Server 2003 Console Port from the Digi CM GUITo

Microsoft SAC SupportChapter 9 79Field DescriptionConnect Connects to the SAC console port via the command line interface. Restart Reboots the Micro

8 Contents Dial-in Modem Access...133Dial-in Terminal Server Access...

Accessing the Windows Server 2003 Console Port from the Digi CM GUI80 Chapter 9

Rackable Systems Management CardChapter 10 81IntroductionRackable Systems manufactures a management card that is built into some of their servers. I

Set up82 Chapter 10 3. Click Save & apply.Assign a port name:1. Choose port title from the menu.2. Enter a port title.3. Click Save & apply.A

Rackable Systems Management CardChapter 10 83.Field DescriptionControlPower statusThe first column shows the current state.Three buttons are availab

Set up84 Chapter 10

Configuring Remote Dial-In AccessChapter 11 85IntroductionThe Digi CM supports dial-in connections from remote sites for out-of-band access. In this

Configuring For Dial-In Modem Access86 Chapter 11 Modem init string - The default modem init string is q1e0s0=2. The init string sets the modem to qu

Configuring Remote Dial-In AccessChapter 11 87After the system has booted, the interval has elapsed, and the modem is not in use, the specified dial

Adding a PC Modem88 Chapter 11 and Version can be used, or specified separately. The Trap MIB can be downloaded from support.digi.com (select your pr

Configuring Remote Dial-In AccessChapter 11 894. Select Dial-in terminal server for the Host mode from the drop down menu.5. Fill in the appropriate

Chapter 1 9IntroductionDigi CM Model SupportThis manual offers information on Digi CM 8-port, 16-port, 32-port, and 48-port models.Feature OverviewW

Configuring For Dial-In Terminal Server Access90 Chapter 11

Power ControllerChapter 12 91IntroductionThe Power Controller feature allows the administrators of the Digi CM to use console management to control

Installing Power Controller92 Chapter 12 The following illustration shows a Sun server configured through a serial port connection on the Digi CM 32.

Power ControllerChapter 12 93Add the power controller1. Log in to the Digi CM (username root, password dbps).2. Click Power Controller > Configur

Setting Alarms and Thresholds94 Chapter 12 Setting Alarms and ThresholdsPower Controller allows administrators to set an alert via E-mail notificatio

Power ControllerChapter 12 95Outlet ConfigurationThe following procedure allows you to setup the power supplied to your device from the power contro

User Access for Power Controller96 Chapter 12 Note: The screen above shows that serial port one on the Digi CM is connected to a Sun Server that is s

Power ControllerChapter 12 976. Under Everyone uncheck the Access type and click Save to flash.7. Enter the user that will have access and check the

Power Controller Management98 Chapter 12 Note: Port is access to the port. Monitor is access to sniff. Power is access to the power management.8. Cli

Power ControllerChapter 12 992. Click either the Port # or the power controller title.The Power controller statistics screen appears to show the Ala