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Chapter 1: Introduction
Types of users 
The Console Server supports two classes of users: 
I. Administrative users: Those who will be authorized to configure and co\
ntrol the Console Server; and to access and control 
all the connected devices. These administrative users will be set up as \
members of the admin user group. Any user 
in this class is referred to generically in this manual as an Administra\
tor. An Administrator can access and control the 
Console Server using the config utility, the Linux command line or the browser-based Management Console. By default 
the Administrator has access to all services and ports to control all th\
e serial connected devices and network connected 
devices (hosts). 
II. Users: Embraces those who have been set up by the Administrator with spe\
cific limits on their access and control 
authority. These users are set up as members of the user’s user group (or som\
e other user groups the Administrator may 
have added). They are only authorized to perform specified controls o\
n specific connected devices and are referred to as 
Users. These Users (when authorized) can access serial or network conn\
ected devices; and control these devices using 
the specified services (e.g. Telnet, HHTPS, RDP, IPMI, Serial over LAN, Power Control). An authorized User can also use the 
Management Console to access configured devices and review port logs.
In this manual, when the term user (lower case) is used, it is referri\
ng to both the above classes of users. This document 
also uses the term remote users to describe users who are not on the sam\
e LAN segment as the Console Server. These 
remote users may be Users, who are on the road connecting to managed dev\
ices over the public Internet, or it may be an 
Administrator in another office connecting to the Console Server itsel\
f over the enterprise VPN, or the remote user may be in 
the same room or the same office but connected on a separate VLAN to t\
he Console Server. 
Management Console 
The Console Server Management Console runs in a browser. It provides a view of your Console Server Management Switch 
(B096-016/032/048), Console Server with PowerAlert (B092-016) or Console Server (B095-004/003 and  
B094-008-2E-M-F / B094-008-2E-V) product and all the connected equipment. 
Administrators can use the Management Console, either locally or from a \
remote location, to configure the Console Server, set 
up Users, configure the ports and connected hosts, and set up logging \
and alerts.
An authorized User can use the Management Console to access and control \
configured devices, review port logs, use the 
in-built Web terminal to access serially attached consoles and control power to co\
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The Console Server runs an embedded Linux operating system. Experienced \
Linux and UNIX users may prefer to undertake 
configuration at the command line. As an Administrator you can get com\
mand line access by connecting through a terminal 
emulator or communications program to the console serial port; or by SSH or Telnet connecting to the Console Server over the 
LAN; or by connecting to the Console Server through an SSH tunnel using the SDTConnector.
The B092-016 Console Server also has PowerAlert software and a selection of thin clients embedded (RDP, Firefox etc). You 
will be able to use these consoles as well as the standard Management Co\
nsole for access and control. 
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Manual Conventions
This manual uses different fonts and typefaces to show specific action\
s: 
Note: Text presented like this indicates issues to take note of.
 
Text presented like this highlights important issues and it is essential \
you read and take head of these warnings.
• Text presented with a bullet point indent indicates an action you should \
take as part of the procedure.
Bold text indicates text that you type, or the name of a screen object (e.g. a m\
enu or button) on the Management Console.
Italic text is also used to indicate a text command to be entered at the command lin\
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Publishing history
Date Revision Update details
January 2009  0.9Initial draft
February 2009 0.91Pre-release
January 20101.01Add B095-004/003 Console Server and Firmware 3.0.1 features
January 2011 2.0Firmware 3.3.2 features
March 20112.0.1Support for additional USB ports and 16GB internal flash in B096-016 /\
  
B096-032 / B096-048
February 20122.0.02Add B094-008-2E-M-F and 3.5.2 firmware features
September 20132.0.3Firmware 3.8.1 features
October 20142.0.4Add B094-008-2E-V and 3.11.2 firmware features
December 20142.0.5Firmware 3.11.4 features
April 20152.0.6Firmware 3.15.1 features
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Chapter 2: Installation
This chapter describes the physical installation of the Console Server h\
ardware and connection to controlled devices
2.1 Models 
There are a number of Console Server models, each with a different numbe\
r of network, USB and serial ports and power 
supplies:
Console Server ModelSerial PortsNetwork PortsConsole PortUSB PortModemPower
B096-04848211+2InternalDual AC Universal Input
B096-03232211+2InternalDual AC Universal Input
B096-01616211+2InternalDual AC Universal Input
B092-016 1611+KVM4-Single AC Universal Input
B095-004-1E4111-External DC Supply
B095-003-1E-M3111InternalExternal DC Supply
B094-008-2E-M-F8212InternalExternal DC Supply
B094-008-2E-V8212Internal 
Cellular
External DC Supply
2.1.1 Kit components: B096-048, B096-032 and B096-016 Console Server Management Switch
B096-048, B096-032 or B096-016
Console Server Management Switch
  
2 x Cable UTP Cat5 blue
   
Connectors 
DB9F-RJ45S straight and cross-over
 
Dual IEC AC power cords
 
Quick Start Guide and CD-ROM
• Unpack your Console Server Management Switch kit and verify you have all\
 the parts shown above, and that they all 
appear in good working order
• If you are installing your Console Server Management Switch in a rack yo\
u will need to attach the rack mounting brackets 
supplied with the unit, and install the unit in the rack. Take care to head the Safety Precautions
• Connect your Console Server Management Switch to the network, to the ser\
ial ports of the controlled devices, and to 
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2.1.2 Kit components: B092-016 Console Server with PowerAlert 
B092-016 
Console Server with PowerAlert 
  
2 x Cable UTP Cat5 blue
   
Connector 
DB9F-RJ45S straight and DB9F-RJ45S cross-over
            
AC power cable 
 
Quick Start Guide and CD-ROM 
• Unpack your Console Server and verify you have all the parts shown above\
, and that they all appear in good working order
• If you are installing your Console Server in a rack, you will need to at\
tach the rack mounting brackets supplied with the 
unit, and install the unit in the rack. Take care to heed the Safety Precautions listed earlier
• Proceed to connect your B092-016 to the network, to the serial and USB p\
orts of the controlled devices, to any rack side 
LCD console or KVM switch, and to power as outlined below 
2.1.3  Kit components: B095-004-1E and B095-003-1E-M Console Server 
B095-004-1E 4-port Console Server with single NIC or B095-003-1E-M 3- port Console 
Server with single NIC and modem
  
2 x Cable UTP Cat5 blue
   
Connectors 
DB9F-RJ45S straight and cross-over
  
External power supply
 
Quick Start Guide and CD-ROM
• Unpack your Console Server kit and verify you have all the parts shown a\
bove, and that they all appear in good working 
order
• If you are installing your Console Server in a rack you will need to att\
ach the rack mounting brackets supplied with the 
unit, and install the unit in the rack. Take care to head the Safety Precautions
• Proceed to connect your Console Server to the network, to the serial por\
ts of the controlled devices, and to power as 
outlined below
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Chapter 2: Installation
2.1.4    Kit components: B094-008-2E-M-F and B094-008-2E-V Console Server
B094-008-2E-M-F 8- port Console Server with dual NIC and modem or B094-0\
08-2E-V 8 -port 
Console Server with dual NIC and cellular
 
2 x Cable UTP Cat5 blue 
 
Connectors 
DB9F-RJ45S straight and cross-over 
External power supply 
Quick Start Guide and CD-ROM
•  Unpack your Console Server kit and verify you have all the parts shown a\
bove, and they all appear to be in good working order
•  If you are installing your Console Server in a rack, you will need to at\
tach the rack mounting brackets supplied with the 
unit and install the unit in the rack. Follow the Safety Precautions
•  Proceed to connect your Console Server to the network, to the serial por\
ts of the controlled devices, and to power as 
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2.2 Power Connection 
2.2.1  Power: Console Server Management Switch
The B096-048/032/016 Console Server Management Switch has dual universal\
 AC power supplies with auto failover built in. 
These power supplies each accept AC input voltage between 100 and 240 VAC with a frequency of 50 or 60 Hz and the total 
power consumption per Console Server is less than 30W. Two IEC AC power sockets are located at the rear of the metal case, 
and these IEC power inlets use conventional IEC AC power cords. A North \
American power cord is provided by default. Power 
cords for other regions are available separately from Tripp Lite. 
2.2.2 Power: Console Server with PowerAlert 
The standard B092-016 Console Server has a built-in universal auto-switc\
hing AC power supply. This power supply accepts AC 
input voltage between 100 and 240 VAC with a frequency of 50 or 60 Hz and the power consumption is less tha\
n 40W. 
 
The AC power socket is located at the rear of the B092-016. This power i\
nlet uses a conventional AC power cord. A North 
American power cord is provided by default. Power cords for other regions are available separately from Tripp Lite. 
2.2.3 Power: Console Server
The B095-004/003 and B094-008-2E-M-F / B094-008-2E-V Console Servers each have an external wall-mount power 
supply. This power supply accepts AC input voltage between 100 and 240 VAC with a frequency of 50 or 60 Hz and the total 
power consumption per console server is less than 20W. The DC power socket on the Console Server is located on the side of 
the metal case marked PWR. 
2.3 Network Connection 
The RJ45 10/100 LAN port is located on the rear of the B092-016 Console \
Server, on the front of the B096-048/032/016 
Console Server Management Switch and on the side panel of the B095-004/0\
03 and B094-008-2E-M-F / B094-008-2E-V 
Console Servers. All physical connections are made using industry standa\
rd Cat5e patch cables (Tripp Lite N001 and N002 
series cables). Ensure you only connect the LAN port to an Ethernet net\
work that supports 10Base-T/100Base-T. For the initial 
configuration of the Console Server you must connect a computer to the\
 Console Server’s principal network port. 
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2.4 Serial Port Connection 
The RJ45 serial ports are located on the rear of the B092-016 Console Se\
rver, on the front of the B096-048/032/016 
Console Server and B094-008 Console Server, and on the side panel of the B095-004/003 Console Server. These Console 
Servers use the RJ45 pinout used by Cisco. Use straight through RJ-45 ca\
bling to connect to equipment such as Cisco, 
Juniper, SUN, and more. 
 
PINSIGNALDEFINITIONDIRECTION
1CTSClear To SendInput
2DSRData Set ReadyInput
3RXDReceive DataInput
4GNDSignal GroundNA
5GNDSignal GroundNA
6TXDTransmit DataOutput
7DTRData Terminal ReadyOutput
8RTSRequest To SendOutput
Conventional Cat5 cabling with RJ45 jacks are used for serial connection\
s. Before connecting the console port of an external 
device to the Console Server serial port, confirm that the device supp\
orts standard RS-232C (EIA-232). 
The Console Server also has a DB9 LOCAL (Console/Modem) port. This DB-9 connector is on the rear panel of the B092-016 
Console Server, and on the front panel of the B096-048/032/016 Console Server Manageme\
nt Switch.
2.5 USB Port Connection 
The B096-048/032/016 Console Server Management Switch has one USB 1.0 po\
rt on the front panel and two USB 2.0 ports 
on the rear. External USB devices can be plugged into these USB ports.
Note: The B096-048/032/016 Console Server Management Switch ships with an in\
ternal 16GB USB memory which can be 
used for extended log file storage
The B094-008-2E-M-F / B094-008-2E-V Console Server has two USB 2.0 ports on the front. External USB device\
s can be 
plugged into these USB ports.
Note: The B094-008-2E-M-F / B094-008-2E-V Console Server ships with an internal 4GB USB memory which can be used 
for extended log file storage
There are four USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel of the B092-016 Console S\
erver and one USB2.0 port located under the RJ45 
10/100 LAN connector on the B095-004/003 Console Server. These ports are used to connect to USB consoles (of managed 
UPS hardware) and to other external devices (such as a USB memory stic\
k or keyboard). 
External USB devices (including USB hubs) can be plugged into any Cons\
ole Server USB port.
2.6 Rackmount Console / KVM Connection (B092-016 only)
B092-016 Console Server with PowerAlert can be connected directly to a rackmount console (such as B02\
1-000-17 
or B021-019 by Tripp Lite) to provide direct local management right at the rack. Connec\
t the rackmount console’s PS/2 
Keyboard/Mouse and VGA connectors directly to the PS/2 and VGA connectors\
 on the B092-016. The default video resolution 
is 1024 x 768. The B092-016 Console Server also supports the use of a US\
B keyboard/mouse. 
Alternately, the B092-016 Console Server can also be connected locally to a KVM (o\
r KVMoIP) switch at the rack. The B092-
016 Console Server with PowerAlert will enable you then to use this KVM infrastructure to run PowerAlert, to manage your 
power devices and to run the thin clients to manage other devices.
Note: Care should be taken in handling all Console Server products. There ar\
e no operator-serviceable components inside, so 
do not remove cover. Refer any service to qualified personnel
 
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This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for the initial configuration of your Console Serve\
r and connecting it to your 
management or operational network. This involves the Administrator:
• Activating the Management Console 
• Changing the Administrator password 
• Setting the IP address for the Console Server’s principal LAN port
• Selecting the network services to be supported 
This chapter also discusses the communications software tools that the A\
dministrator may use to access the Console Server. It 
also covers the configuration of the additional LAN ports on the B096-\
016/032/048 Console Server Management Switch. 
Note: For guidance on configuring large numbers of appliances and/or automa\
ting provisioning, please consult the sections 
entitled Bulk Provisioning and Zero Touch Provisioning.
3.1  Management Console Connection
Your Console Server comes configured with a default IP Address 192.168.\
0.1 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 
• Directly connect a computer to the Console Server 
Note: For initial configuration it is recommended that the Console Server \
be connected directly to a single PC or computer. 
However, if you choose to connect your LAN before completing the initial setup \
steps, it is important that:
 o you ensure there are no other devices on the LAN with an address of 192.168.0.1 
 o the Console Server and the computer are on the same LAN segment, with no\
 interposed router appliances
3.1.1   Connected computer set up 
To configure the Console Server with a browser, the connected computer should have an IP address in the same range as \
the 
Console Server (for example, 192.168.0.100):
• To configure the IP Address of your Linux or Unix computer simply run i\
fconfig
• For Windows PCs (Win9x/Me/2000/XP/Vista/7/NT): 
 • Click Start -> (Settings ->) Control Panel and double click Network Connections (for 95/98/Me, double click    
 Network).
 • Right click on Local Area Connection and select Properties.
 • Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
 • Select Use the following IP address and enter the following details:
    o IP address: 192.168.0.100
    o Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
 • If you want to retain your existing IP settings for this network connect\
ion, click Advanced and Add the above as a    
 secondary IP connection.
• If it is not convenient to change your computer network address, you can\
 use the ARP-Ping command to reset the Console 
Server IP address. To do this from a Windows PC: 
 • Click Start -> Run (or select All Programs then Accessories then Run).
 • Type cmd and click OK to bring up the command line.
 • Type arp –d to flush the ARP cache.
 • Type arp –a to view the current ARP cache (this should be empty).
 
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Now add a static entry to the ARP table and ping the Console Server to a\
ssign the IP address to the console server. In the 
example below, a Console Server has a MAC Address 00:13:C6:00:02:0F (designated on t\
he label on the bottom of the unit) 
and we are setting its IP address to 192.168.100.23. Also the PC/worksta\
tion issuing the arp command must be on the same 
network segment as the Console Server (that is, have an IP address of 1\
92.168.100.xxx)
 • Type arp -s 192.168.100.23 00-13-C6-00-02-0F (Note for UNIX the syntax is: arp -s 192.168.100.23      
 00:13:C6:00:02:0F).
 • Type ping -t 192.18.100.23 to start a continuous ping to the new IP Address.
 •  Turn on the Console Server and wait for it to configure itself with the\
 new IP address. It will start replying to the ping at  
  this point.
 • Type arp –d to flush the ARP cache again.
3.1.2   Browser connection 
• Activate your preferred browser on the connected computer and enter https://192.168.0.1 The Management Console 
supports all current versions of the popular browsers (Internet Explore\
r, Mozilla Firefox,  Google Chrome, Apple Safari and 
more)
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• You will be prompted to log in. Enter the default administration username\
 and administration password (Username: root  
Password: default)
Note: Console Servers are factory configured with HTTPS access enabled and\
 HTTP access disabled.