Lantronix Lantronix SLB: Branch Office Manager User guide

Part Number 900-671-R

Revision L November 2019

SLB

™

Branch Office Manager

User Guide

100-120 VAC

200-240 VAC

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Intellectual Property

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Inc.

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software may be available directly from Lantronix’ licensors. Upon request, Lantronix will identify

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Warranty

For details on the Lantronix warranty policy, please go to our Web site at

www.lantronix.com/support/warranty

.

Contacts

Lantronix, Inc.

7535 Irvine Center Drive

Suite 100

Irvine, CA 92618, USA

Phone: 949-453-3990

Fax: 949-453-3995

Technical Support

Online: www.lantronix.com/support

Sales Offices

For a current list of our domestic and international sales offices, go to the Lantronix web site at

www.lantronix.com/about

-us/contact.

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Disclaimer & Revisions

All information contained herein is provided “AS IS.” Lantronix undertakes no obligation to

update the information in this publication. Lantronix does not make, and specifically disclaims,

all warranties of any kind (express, implied or otherwise) regarding title, non-infringement, fitness,

quality, accuracy, completeness, usefulness, suitability or performance of the information provided

herein. Lantronix shall have no liability whatsoever to any user for any damages, losses and

causes of action (whether in contract or in tort or otherwise) in connection with the user’s access or

usage of any of the information or content contained herein. The information and specifications

contained in this document are subject to change without notice.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the

user, at his or her own expense, will be required to take whatever measures may be required to

correct the interference.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A

digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a

commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this user guide, may

clause interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential

area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the

interference at his own expense.

The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without approval of

the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by Lantronix will void the user's

authority to operate this device.

Revision History

Date Rev. Comments

April 2013 A Initial Release (6.0).

June 2014 B Added the new 200-240 VAC SLB model.

August 2014 C Updated for firmware release 6.1.

January 2015 D Updated technical specification information.

May 2016 E Updated safety information.

December 2016 F Updated to firmware revision 6.3.0.0, which includes:

 Removal of java from the WebSSH and WebTelnet application

 Addition of transport security layer (TLS) 1.1 and 1.2

 Upgrade of web SSL certificate to 2048 bits

 Option to disable SSH DSA keys

 Zero touch provisioning

 Custom SSL certificate for the web

 Compliance information updates

June 2018 G Updated to firmware revision 6.5.0.0RC19.

October 2018 H Updated to firmware revision 6.6, which includes:

 Sierra gateway LTE modem integration

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March 2019 J Updated to firmware revision 6.7.0.0RC12, which includes:

 Support for custom Expect scripts that can be connected to the SLB CLI

or a device port

 Web and SSH support for SHA2 and higher

 ConsoleFlow access timeout settings

April 2019 K Updated to firmware revision 6.8.0.0RC8, which includes support for Tcl and

Python custom scripts.

November 2019 L Updated to firmware revision 7.0.0.0, which includes:

 Support for CLI commands issued from ConsoleFlow in bulk

 Newly manufactured SLB units that come installed with firmware 7.0.0.0

or later use a device-unique default password for local user sysadmin

accounts

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Table of Contents

Intellectual Property ________________________________________________________ 2

Open Source Software ______________________________________________________2

Warranty _________________________________________________________________2

Contacts _________________________________________________________________2

Disclaimer & Revisions ______________________________________________________3

Revision History ___________________________________________________________3

List of Figures ____________________________________________________________14

List of Tables _____________________________________________________________17

1: About this Guide 18

Purpose and Audience _____________________________________________________18

Summary of Chapters ______________________________________________________18

Additional Documentation ___________________________________________________19

2: Introduction 20

Features ________________________________________________________________20

Console Management __________________________________________________20

Power Management Outlets for Power Connectivity ___________________________20

Power Inlets __________________________________________________________20

Integration with Other Secure Lantronix Products _____________________________20

Internal Temperature Sensor _____________________________________________21

Designed for Branch Offices and Similar Environments _________________________21

Typical Equipment _____________________________________________________22

Types of Business _____________________________________________________22

Benefits ______________________________________________________________22

Models __________________________________________________________________23

System Features __________________________________________________________24

Protocols Supported ____________________________________________________24

Access Control ________________________________________________________25

Power Outlet Control ___________________________________________________25

Device Port Buffer _____________________________________________________25

Configuration Options ___________________________________________________25

Application Example _______________________________________________________26

Hardware Features ________________________________________________________27

Serial Connections _____________________________________________________27

Network Connections ___________________________________________________28

USB Interface ________________________________________________________28

Modem Interface _______________________________________________________29

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3: Installation 30

What's in the Box _________________________________________________________30

Product Information Label _______________________________________________31

Technical Specifications ____________________________________________________31

Safety Precautions ________________________________________________________32

Cover _______________________________________________________________32

Power Plug ___________________________________________________________32

Input Supply __________________________________________________________33

Grounding ____________________________________________________________33

Fuses _______________________________________________________________33

Rack ________________________________________________________________33

Port Connections ______________________________________________________34

Physical Installation ________________________________________________________34

Connecting to a Device Port ______________________________________________35

Connecting to Network Ports _____________________________________________35

Connecting Terminals ___________________________________________________36

Connecting to the Internal Modem _________________________________________36

Power _______________________________________________________________36

AC Input _____________________________________________________________36

Connecting Devices to Power Outlets ______________________________________37

Typical Installations ________________________________________________________38

4: Quick Setup 40

Recommendations ________________________________________________________40

IP Address _______________________________________________________________40

Method #1 Using the Front Panel Display _______________________________________41

Front Panel LCD Display and Keypads _____________________________________41

Navigating ____________________________________________________________41

Entering the Settings ___________________________________________________43

Restoring Factory Defaults _______________________________________________44

Limiting Sysadmin User Access ___________________________________________44

Method #2 Quick Setup on the Web Page ______________________________________45

Network Settings ______________________________________________________47

Date & Time Settings ___________________________________________________47

Administrator Settings __________________________________________________47

Method #3 Quick Setup on the Command Line Interface ___________________________48

Next Step _______________________________________________________________50

5: Web and Command Line Interfaces 51

Web Interface ____________________________________________________________51

Logging in ____________________________________________________________52

Logging Out __________________________________________________________53

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Web Page Help _______________________________________________________53

Command Line Interface ____________________________________________________53

Logging In ____________________________________________________________53

Logging Out __________________________________________________________54

Command Syntax ______________________________________________________54

Command Line Help ____________________________________________________55

Tips _________________________________________________________________55

General CLI Commands _________________________________________________56

6: Basic Parameters 58

Requirements ____________________________________________________________58

Eth1 and Eth2 Settings __________________________________________________60

Hostname & Name Servers ______________________________________________61

DNS Servers __________________________________________________________61

DHCP-Acquired DNS Servers ____________________________________________62

GPRS-Acquired DNS Servers ____________________________________________62

TCP Keepalive Parameters ______________________________________________62

Gateway _____________________________________________________________62

Fail-Over Settings _____________________________________________________62

Fail-Over Cellular Gateway Configuration ___________________________________63

Advanced Cellular Gateway Configuration ___________________________________64

Fail-Over Cellular Gateway Firmware _______________________________________64

Load Cellular Gateway Firmware Options ___________________________________64

Ethernet Counters _____________________________________________________64

Network Commands ____________________________________________________64

IP Filter _________________________________________________________________65

Viewing IP Filters ______________________________________________________65

Enabling IP Filters _____________________________________________________65

Configuring IP Filters ___________________________________________________66

Rule Parameters _______________________________________________________67

Updating an IP Filter ____________________________________________________69

Deleting an IP Filter ____________________________________________________69

Mapping a Ruleset _____________________________________________________69

IP Filter Commands _______________________________________________________69

Routing _________________________________________________________________69

Dynamic Routing ______________________________________________________70

Static Routing _________________________________________________________70

Routing Commands ____________________________________________________70

VPN ____________________________________________________________________71

Performance Monitoring ____________________________________________________74

Performance Monitoring - Add/Edit Probe ___________________________________77

Performance Monitoring - Results _________________________________________79

Performance Monitoring Commands _______________________________________83

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7: Services 84

System Logging and Other Services ___________________________________________84

SSH/Telnet/Logging _______________________________________________________85

System Logging _______________________________________________________85

Audit Log ____________________________________________________________86

SMTP _______________________________________________________________86

SSH ________________________________________________________________86

Telnet _______________________________________________________________87

Web SSH/Web Telnet Settings ___________________________________________87

Phone Home __________________________________________________________87

SNMP __________________________________________________________________88

Communities __________________________________________________________89

Version 3 ____________________________________________________________90

V3 Read-Only User ____________________________________________________90

V3 Read-Write User ____________________________________________________90

SNMP, SSH, Telnet, and Logging Commands ________________________________90

NFS and SMB/CIFS _______________________________________________________91

SMB/CIFS Share ______________________________________________________92

NFS and SMB/CIFS Commands __________________________________________92

Secure Lantronix Network ___________________________________________________92

Troubleshooting Browser Issues ______________________________________________96

Web SSH/Telnet Copy and Paste _________________________________________98

Secure Lantronix Network Commands ______________________________________98

Date and Time ____________________________________________________________99

Date and Time Commands ______________________________________________100

Web Server _____________________________________________________________100

Administrative Commands ______________________________________________102

Services - Web Sessions _______________________________________________102

Services - SSL Certificate _______________________________________________103

SSL Certificate Commands _____________________________________________105

ConsoleFlow ____________________________________________________________106

ConsoleFlow Commands _______________________________________________110

8: Device Ports 111

Connection Methods ______________________________________________________111

Permissions _____________________________________________________________111

Device Status ___________________________________________________________112

Global Port Settings ______________________________________________________112

Telnet/SSH/TCP in Port Numbers ________________________________________113

Global Commands ____________________________________________________114

Device Ports - Settings ____________________________________________________114

Device Port Settings ___________________________________________________116

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IP Settings __________________________________________________________116

Data Settings ________________________________________________________117

Hardware Signal Triggers _______________________________________________118

Modem Settings ______________________________________________________118

Modem Settings: Text Mode _____________________________________________119

Modem Settings: PPP Mode ____________________________________________119

Port Status and Counters _______________________________________________121

Device Ports - SLP Units _______________________________________________121

Status/Info __________________________________________________________122

Commands __________________________________________________________123

Device Port - Sensorsoft Device __________________________________________123

Device Port Commands ________________________________________________124

Interacting with a Device Port _______________________________________________124

Device Ports - Logging ____________________________________________________125

Local Logging ________________________________________________________125

NFS File Logging _____________________________________________________125

USB Flash Drive Logging _______________________________________________125

Email/SNMP Notification _______________________________________________126

Sylogs Logging _______________________________________________________126

Local Logging ________________________________________________________127

Email/SNMP Traps ____________________________________________________127

Log Viewing Attributes _________________________________________________128

NFS File Logging _____________________________________________________129

USB Logging ________________________________________________________129

Syslog Logging _______________________________________________________129

Logging Commands ___________________________________________________129

Console Port ____________________________________________________________129

Console Port Commands _______________________________________________131

Power Outlets ___________________________________________________________131

Power Commands ____________________________________________________133

Host Lists ______________________________________________________________133

Host List Commands __________________________________________________135

Scripts _________________________________________________________________135

Scripts ______________________________________________________________137

User Rights __________________________________________________________138

Batch Script Syntax ___________________________________________________143

Interface Script Syntax _________________________________________________143

Custom Script Syntax __________________________________________________148

Example Scripts ______________________________________________________150

Sites __________________________________________________________________166

Site Commands ______________________________________________________168

Modem Dialing States _____________________________________________________168

Dial-In ______________________________________________________________168

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Dial-Out ____________________________________________________________169

Dial-Back ___________________________________________________________169

Dial-On-Demand ______________________________________________________170

Dial-In & Dial-On-Demand ______________________________________________170

Dial-Back & Dial-On-Demand ____________________________________________170

Dial-In/Host List ______________________________________________________171

CBCP Server and CBCP Client __________________________________________171

CBCP Server ________________________________________________________171

CBCP Client _________________________________________________________172

9: USB Port 173

Set Up of USB Storage ____________________________________________________173

Data Settings ________________________________________________________176

GSM/GPRS Settings __________________________________________________176

Modem Settings ______________________________________________________176

Text Mode ___________________________________________________________178

PPP Mode __________________________________________________________178

IP Settings __________________________________________________________179

Manage Firmware and Configuration Files _____________________________________180

USB Commands ______________________________________________________180

10: Connections 181

Typical Setup Scenarios for the SLB _________________________________________181

Terminal Server ______________________________________________________181

Remote Access Server _________________________________________________182

Reverse Terminal Server _______________________________________________182

Multiport Device Server ________________________________________________183

Console Server _______________________________________________________183

Connection Configuration _______________________________________________184

Connection Commands ________________________________________________186

11: User Authentication 187

Authentication Commands ______________________________________________189

Local and Remote User Settings ____________________________________________190

Sysadmin Account Default Login Values ___________________________________191

Adding, Editing or Deleting a User ________________________________________192

Shortcut ____________________________________________________________195

Local Users Commands ________________________________________________196

NIS ___________________________________________________________________196

NIS Commands ______________________________________________________199

LDAP __________________________________________________________________199

LDAP Commands _____________________________________________________203

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RADIUS ________________________________________________________________204

RADIUS Commands ___________________________________________________207

User Attributes & Permissions from LDAP Schema or RADIUS VSA _____________207

Kerberos _______________________________________________________________209

Kerberos Commands __________________________________________________211

TACACS+ ______________________________________________________________212

TACACS+ Groups ____________________________________________________212

TACACS+ Commands _________________________________________________215

Groups ________________________________________________________________216

SSH Keys ______________________________________________________________219

Imported Keys _______________________________________________________219

Exported Keys _______________________________________________________219

Imported Keys (SSH In) ________________________________________________221

Host & Login for Import _________________________________________________221

Exported Keys (SSH Out) _______________________________________________221

Host and Login for Export _______________________________________________222

SSH Key Commands __________________________________________________224

Custom Menus __________________________________________________________225

Custom User Menu Commands __________________________________________227

12: Maintenance 228

Firmware & Configurations _________________________________________________228

Internal Temperature __________________________________________________230

Site Information ______________________________________________________230

SLB Firmware ________________________________________________________230

Boot Banks __________________________________________________________231

Load Firmware Via Options _____________________________________________231

Configuration Management _____________________________________________232

Zero Touch Provisioning Configuration Restore ______________________________233

Administrative Commands ______________________________________________234

System Logs _________________________________________________________234

System Log Commands ________________________________________________236

Audit Log _______________________________________________________________236

Email Log ______________________________________________________________237

Diagnostics _____________________________________________________________238

Diagnostic Commands _________________________________________________240

Status/Reports __________________________________________________________240

View Report _________________________________________________________241

Status Commands ____________________________________________________243

Emailing Logs and Reports _________________________________________________243

Events _________________________________________________________________244

Events Commands ____________________________________________________246

LCD/Keypad ____________________________________________________________246

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LCD/Keypad Commands _______________________________________________248

Banners ________________________________________________________________248

Banner Commands ____________________________________________________249

13: Application Examples 250

Telnet/SSH to a Remote Device _____________________________________________250

Dial-in (Text Mode) to a Remote Device _______________________________________252

Local Serial Connection to Network Device via Telnet ____________________________253

14: Command Reference 255

Introduction to Commands _________________________________________________255

Command Syntax _____________________________________________________255

Command Line Help ___________________________________________________256

Tips ________________________________________________________________256

Administrative Commands _________________________________________________257

Audit Log Commands _____________________________________________________268

Authentication Commands _________________________________________________269

ConsoleFlow Commands __________________________________________________270

Kerberos Commands _____________________________________________________271

LDAP Commands ________________________________________________________272

Local Users Commands ___________________________________________________273

NIS Commands __________________________________________________________277

RADIUS Commands ______________________________________________________278

TACACS+ Commands ____________________________________________________279

User Permissions Commands _______________________________________________280

CLI Commands __________________________________________________________283

Connection Commands ____________________________________________________285

Console Port Commands __________________________________________________288

Custom User Menu Commands _____________________________________________289

Date and Time Commands _________________________________________________291

Device Commands _______________________________________________________292

Device Port Commands ___________________________________________________294

Diagnostic Commands ____________________________________________________298

Top Command Synopsis ___________________________________________________299

End Device Commands ___________________________________________________300

Events Commands _______________________________________________________301

Global Commands _______________________________________________________302

Group Commands ________________________________________________________303

Host List Commands ______________________________________________________304

IP Filter Commands ______________________________________________________305

Logging Commands ______________________________________________________306

Network Commands ______________________________________________________309

NFS and SMB/CIFS Commands _____________________________________________312

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Performance Monitoring Commands _________________________________________314

Power Commands ________________________________________________________318

Routing Commands ______________________________________________________320

Script Commands ________________________________________________________320

Services Commands ______________________________________________________323

Site Commands __________________________________________________________325

Secure Lantronix Network Commands ________________________________________326

SSH Key Commands ____________________________________________________327

Status Commands ________________________________________________________330

System Log Commands ___________________________________________________331

USB Storage Commands __________________________________________________332

USB Modem Commands __________________________________________________333

Appendix A: Bootloader 337

Accessing the Bootloader __________________________________________________337

Bootload Commands ______________________________________________________337

Appendix B: Security Considerations 339

Security Practice _________________________________________________________339

Factors Affecting Security __________________________________________________339

Appendix C: Adapters and Pinouts 340

Appendix D: Protocol Glossary 343

Appendix E: Compliance Information 345

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List of Figures

Figure 2-1 Branch to Enterprise Integration Concept _____________________________________21

Figure 2-3 100-120 VAC SLB Unit ___________________________________________________23

Figure 2-4 200-240 VAC SLB Unit ___________________________________________________24

Figure 2-5 Example Deployment_____________________________________________________26

Figure 2-6 Device Port Connections _________________________________________________28

Figure 2-7 Console Port Connection__________________________________________________28

Figure 2-8 Network Connection _____________________________________________________28

Figure 2-9 USB Interface __________________________________________________________28

Figure 2-10 Modem Interface _______________________________________________________29

Figure 3-5 Inlet Pin Assignment _____________________________________________________33

Figure 3-6 CAT 5 Cable Connection__________________________________________________35

Figure 3-7 AC Power Input _________________________________________________________37

Figure 3-8 100-120 VAC SLB - Branch Office Manager Power Outlets _______________________37

Figure 3-9 200-240 VAC SLB - Branch Office Manager Power Outlets _______________________38

Figure 3-10 100-120 VAC SLB Installation Diagram______________________________________38

Figure 3-11 200-240 VAC SLB Installation Diagram______________________________________39

Figure 4-2 Front Panel LCD Display and Five Button Keypads (Enter, Up, Down, Left, Right) _____41

Figure 4-6 Quick Setup ___________________________________________________________46

Figure 4-7 Beginning of Quick Setup Script ____________________________________________48

Figure 4-8 Completed Quick Setup___________________________________________________49

Figure 5-1 Web Page Layout _______________________________________________________51

Figure 6-1 Network > Network Settings (top of page)_____________________________________59

Figure 6-2 Network > Network Settings (bottom of page)__________________________________60

Figure 6-3 Network > IP Filter ______________________________________________________65

Figure 6-4 Network > IP Filter Ruleset (Adding/Editing Rulesets) ___________________________67

Figure 6-5 Network > Routing _______________________________________________________70

Figure 6-6 Network > VPN _________________________________________________________71

Figure 6-7 Network > Perf Monitoring _________________________________________________75

Figure 6-8 Performance Monitoring - Add/Edit Probe_____________________________________77

Figure 6-10 Performance Monitoring - Operations _______________________________________82

Figure 7-1 Services > SSH/Telnet/Logging_____________________________________________85

Figure 7-2 Services > SNMP _______________________________________________________88

Figure 7-3 Services > NFS/CIFS ____________________________________________________91

Figure 7-4 Services > Secure Lantronix Network ________________________________________93

Figure 7-5 IP Address Login Page ___________________________________________________94

Figure 7-6 SSH or Telnet CLI Session ________________________________________________94

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Figure 7-7 Disabled Port Number Popup Window _______________________________________95

Figure 7-8 Services > Secure Lantronix Network > Search Options__________________________96

Figure 7-9 Services > Date & Time __________________________________________________99

Figure 7-10 Services > Web Server ________________________________________________101

Figure 7-11 Web Sessions ________________________________________________________103

Figure 7-12 SSL Certificate________________________________________________________104

Figure 7-13 Services > ConsoleFlow ________________________________________________108

Figure 8-1 Devices > Device Status _________________________________________________112

Figure 8-2 Devices > Device Ports __________________________________________________113

Figure 8-3 Device Ports List _______________________________________________________114

Figure 8-4 Device Ports > Settings _________________________________________________115

Figure 8-6 Device Ports > SLP _____________________________________________________122

Figure 8-7 Devices > Device Ports > Sensorsoft _______________________________________123

Figure 8-8 Devices > Device Ports - Logging __________________________________________127

Figure 8-9 Devices > Console Port __________________________________________________130

Figure 8-10 Devices > Power Outlets ________________________________________________132

Figure 8-11 Devices > Host Lists ___________________________________________________134

Figure 8-12 Devices > Scripts______________________________________________________136

Figure 8-13 Adding or Editing New Scripts ____________________________________________137

Figure 8-14 Devices > Scripts - Scheduler ____________________________________________139

Figure 8-15 Custom Scripts - Operations _____________________________________________141

Figure 8-16 View Custom Script Results _____________________________________________142

Figure 8-21 Devices > Sites _______________________________________________________166

Figure 9-1 Devices > USB ________________________________________________________173

Figure 9-2 Devices > USB > Configure_______________________________________________174

Figure 9-3 Devices > USB > Modem ________________________________________________175

Figure 9-4 Firmware and Configurations - Manage Files (Top of Page)______________________180

Figure 10-1 Terminal Server _______________________________________________________182

Figure 10-2 Remote Access Server _________________________________________________182

Figure 10-3 Reverse Terminal Server________________________________________________182

Figure 10-4 Multiport Device Server _________________________________________________183

Figure 10-5 Devices > Connections _________________________________________________184

Figure 10-6 Current Connections ___________________________________________________185

Figure 11-1 User Authentication > Authentication Methods _______________________________188

Figure 11-2 User Authentication > Local/Remote Users__________________________________190

Figure 11-3 User Authentication > Local/Remote User > Settings __________________________193

Figure 11-4 User Authentication > NIS _______________________________________________197

Figure 11-5 User Authentication > LDAP _____________________________________________200

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Figure 11-6 User Authentication > RADIUS ___________________________________________204

Figure 11-7 User Authentication > Kerberos___________________________________________209

Figure 11-8 User Authentication > TACACS+__________________________________________213

Figure 11-9 User Authentication > Group _____________________________________________217

Figure 11-10 User Authentication > SSH Keys_________________________________________220

Figure 11-11 Current Host Keys ____________________________________________________223

Figure 11-12 User Authentication > Custom Menus _____________________________________225

Figure 12-1 Maintenance > Firmware & Configurations __________________________________229

Figure 12-2 Manage Configuration Files______________________________________________233

Figure 12-3 Maintenance > System Logs _____________________________________________234

Figure 12-4 System Logs _________________________________________________________236

Figure 12-5 Maintenance > Audit Log________________________________________________237

Figure 12-6 Maintenance > Email Log _______________________________________________238

Figure 12-7 Maintenance > Diagnostics ______________________________________________239

Figure 12-8 Diagnostics Report ____________________________________________________240

Figure 12-9 Maintenance > Status/Reports ___________________________________________241

Figure 12-10 Generated Status/Reports______________________________________________242

Figure 12-11 Emailed Log or Report_________________________________________________244

Figure 12-12 Maintenance > Events _________________________________________________245

Figure 12-13 Maintenance > LCD/Keypad ____________________________________________247

Figure 12-14 Maintenance > Banners________________________________________________248

Figure 13-1 SLB - Branch Office Manager Configuration _________________________________250

Figure 13-2 Remote User Connected to a SUN Server via the SLB_________________________250

Figure 13-3 Dial-in (Text Mode) to a Remote Device ____________________________________252

Figure 13-4 Local Serial Connection to Network Device via Telnet _________________________253

Figure C-1 RJ45 Receptacle to DB25M DCE Adapter for the SLB (PN 200.2066A) ____________340

Figure C-2 RJ45 Receptacle to DB25F DCE Adapter for the SLB (PN 200.2067A) ____________341

Figure C-3 RJ45 Receptacle to DB9M DCE Adapter for the SLB (PN 200.2069A) _____________341

Figure C-4 RJ45 Receptacle to DB9F DCE Adapter for the SLB (PN 200.2070A) _____________342

Figure C-5 RJ45 to RJ45 Adapter for Netra/Sun/Cisco and SLP (PNs 200.2225 and ADP010104-01)

342

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List of Tables

Table 2-2 SLB Models ____________________________________________________________23

Table 3-1 Part Numbers and Descriptions for Adapters and Cables _________________________30

Table 3-2 Part Numbers and Descriptions for Power Cords _______________________________30

Table 3-3 SLB Technical Specifications _______________________________________________31

Table 3-4 Max Current per Power Cord Used __________________________________________32

Table 4-1 Methods of Assigning an IP Address _________________________________________40

Table 4-3 LCD Arrow Keypad Actions ________________________________________________42

Table 4-4 Front Panel Setup Options with Associated Parameters __________________________42

Table 4-5 Front Panel Options, continued _____________________________________________42

Table 5-2 Actions and Category Options _____________________________________________55

Table 6-9 Error Conditions _________________________________________________________81

Table 8-5 Port Status and Counters _________________________________________________121

Table 8-17 Definitions ___________________________________________________________144

Table 8-18 Primary Commands ____________________________________________________145

Table 8-19 Secondary Commands _________________________________________________146

Table 8-20 Control Flow Commands ________________________________________________147

Table 14-1 Actions and Category Options ___________________________________________255

Table A-1 User Commands _______________________________________________________337

Table A-2 Administrator Commands ________________________________________________338

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1: About this Guide

Purpose and Audience

This guide provides the information needed to install, configure, and use the Lantronix® SLB™

branch office manager. The SLB device is for IT professionals who must remotely and securely

configure and administer servers, routers, switches, telephone equipment, or other devices

equipped with a serial port for facilities that are typically remote branch offices or “distributed” IT

locations.

Summary of Chapters

The remaining chapters in this guide include:

Chapter Description

Chapter 2: Introduction Describes the SLB models, their main features, and the protocols they

support.

Chapter 3: Installation Provides technical specifications; describes connection formats and power

supplies; provides instructions for installing the SLB unit in a rack.

Chapter 4: Quick Setup Provides instructions for getting your SLB device up and running and for

configuring required settings.

Chapter 5: Web and

Command Line Interfaces

Describes the web and command line interfaces available for configuring

the SLB branch office manager.

The configuration chapters (6-12) provide detailed instructions for using the

web interface and include equivalent command line interface commands.

Chapter 6: Basic Parameters Provides instructions for configuring network ports, firewall and routing

settings, and the date and time.

Chapter 7: Services Provides instructions for enabling and disabling system logging, SSH and

Telnet logins, SNMP, SMTP, and the date and time.

Chapter 8: Device Ports Provides instructions for configuring global device port settings, individual

device port settings, and console port settings.

Chapter 9: USB Port Provides instructions for using the USB port.

Chapter 10: Connections Provides instructions for configuring connections and viewing, updating, or

disconnecting a connection.

Chapter 11: User

Authentication

Provides instructions for enabling or disabling methods that authenticate

users who attempt to log in via SSH, Telnet, or the console port. Provides

instructions for creating custom menus.

Chapter 12: Maintenance Provides instructions for upgrading firmware, viewing system logs and

diagnostics, generating reports, and defining events. Includes information

about web pages and commands used to shut down and reboot the SLB

unit.

Chapter 13: Application

Examples

Shows how to set up and use the SLB branch office manager in three

different configurations.

Chapter 14: Command

Reference

Lists and describes all of the commands available on the SLB command line

interface

1: About this Guide

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Additional Documentation

Visit the Lantronix Web site at www.lantronix.com/support/documentation for the latest

documentation and the following additional documentation.

Appendix A: Bootloader Lists and describes the commands available for the bootloader command

line interface.

Appendix B: Security

Considerations

Provides tips for enhancing SLB security.

Appendix C: Adapters and

Pinouts

Includes adapter pinout diagrams.

Appendix D: Protocol

Glossary

Lists the protocols supported by the SLB unit with brief descriptions.

Appendix E: Compliance

Information

Provides information about the SLB device’s compliance with industry

standards.

Document Description

SLB Branch Office Manager Quick Start Describes the steps for getting the SLB unit up and running.

SLB Branch Office Manager Online Help

for the Command Line Reference

Provides online help for configuring the SLB device using

commands.

SLB Branch Office Manager Online Help

for the Web Interface

Provides online help for configuring the SLB unit using the

web page.

Chapter (continued) Description

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2: Introduction

The SLB branch office manager enables IT system administrators to manage remote servers and

IT infrastructure equipment securely over the Internet. This innovative hybrid device combines the

capabilities of the award-winning secure console manager with an 8-port remote power

management solution into a compact, 1U rack-mountable appliance.

Features

Console Management

 8 serial ports for console connectivity

 Enables system administrators to remotely manage devices with serial console ports, e.g.,

Linux, Unix, and recent versions of Windows servers, routers, switches, telecom, and building

access equipment.

 Provides data logging, monitoring, and secure access control via the Internet

Power Management Outlets for Power Connectivity

 8 outlets for power connectivity

 Provides ability to control power individually to all attached equipment

 Provides on/off/reboot control

 Per port power consumption monitoring

 SLB882KIT-15P and SLB882KIT-20P outlets support NEMA 5-15P & 5-20P plugs

 SLB8824KIT-AP and SLB8824KIT-EU outlets support C14 plugs

 Ensures safe power distribution and reduces in-rush current overload

Power Inlets

 SLB882KIT-xx Dual 100-120 VAC power inlets

 SLB8824KIT-xx Dual 200-240 VAC power inlets

 Provides automatic power switch-over when both primary and secondary power inlet sources

are used

Integration with Other Secure Lantronix Products

 Can integrate seamlessly with the ConsoleFlow™ or vSLM™ management appliance

software for a complete end-to-end Out-of-Band (OOB) management solution.

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