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XP Administrator
Installer/User Guide
Cybex Computer Products Corporation
4991 Corporate Drive
Huntsville, Alabama 35805-6201 • USA
256-430-4000 (Fax) 256-430-4030
www.cybex.com
Table of Contents
Chapter 2 - Installation and Configuration
Downloading the XP Administrator Software ................................................................................................................... 3
Installing XP Administrator Software ................................................................................................................................... 4
Installing/Verifying the XPDU................................................................................................................................................ 4
Upgrading the XPDU.................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Installing/Configuring the XPIA ............................................................................................................................................ 5
Testing the Network Connections .......................................................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 1 - Product Overview
Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
System Requirements................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Chapter 3 - Importing and Exporting Configurations
Importing from the XPDU ......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Exporting to the XPDU............................................................................................................................................................ 12
Chapter 4 - Operations
Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Adding Servers ........................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Adding Users .............................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Creating Server Groups ........................................................................................................................................................... 17
Creating User Groups .............................................................................................................................................................. 18
Customizing Access .................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Searching a Database ............................................................................................................................................................. 23
Setting the Administrator Password................................................................................................................................... 23
Locking/Unlocking a Database .......................................................................................................................................... 24
Using Auto Configure for Large Systems.......................................................................................................................... 24
Chapter 5 - Product Assistance and Troubleshooting
Customer/Technical Support ............................................................................................................................................... 29
The XP Administrator is a software utility program which allows XP4000 Series
KVM switches to be configured through a Windows based graphical interface.
This utility, used in conjunction with the XPDU and XPIA modules of the XP4000
system, provides a centralized point of control for administrators of medium to
large data centers. The intuitive, graphical interface with drag and drop capability
makes the XP Administrator an ideal tool for assigning and maintaining server/
user access to your XP4000 Series switch.
The XP Administrator makes the configuration of larger systems fast and easy. The
Auto Configure feature lets you create long lists of identical server or user profiles
with a few quick clicks of the mouse - all from one pop-up window.
If you have an existing XPDU server/user database, you can import it into the XP
Administrator, update and organize it as needed, then export it back to the XPDU
for on-screen channel identification and selection. XPDU modules are automatically
updated with the latest database.
The XP Administrator allows you to organize your servers into meaningful groups
for easy identification and assignment. Once a server group is established, the icon
for the group can be dragged and dropped onto the icon for any user for the
convenient assignment of access to a group of servers. Similarly, the XP
Administrator allows the creation of user groups as well. All members of a user
group have the same access to each server included in the group. For customization,
additional servers can be added to individual users.
The XP Administrator features lock-out capability for greater control over database
editing. When enabled, a database can only be edited through the XP Administrator.
An unlocked system can be edited at the user consoles by a user with administrative
privileges.
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Product Overview
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Overview
System
Requirements
The XP Administrator has the following system requirements:
Hardware
• PC with Windows 95/98, NT 4.0 (service pack 4.0 or higher) or Windows 2000
operating systems.
• At least one XPDU and XPIA module in the XP4000 system. If you have an
XPIN in your system that you would like to upgrade to an XPIA, a factory
upgrade is available. Contact Cybex Technical Support.
XPDU Firmware/FLASH revision
• The XPDU Firmware revision must be A-02 or higher. If the firmware revision
is below A-02, you will need to contact Technical Support for updated chips
before continuing.
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• The XPDU FLASH revision must be at B-00 or higher. If it is not, this can
be FLASH upgraded in the field. (See ‘Upgrading the XPDU’ on page 5 for
more details.)
If you plan to upload a database from an existing XPDU
• A null modem (cross over) cable to attach between the PC and your XPDU.
• The XP4000 Series OSD Configuration Utility (available for download from
ftp://ftp.cybex.com/pub/product-upgrades/UTILS/ or from Technical Support)
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Installation and
Configuration
Downloading
the XP
Administrator
Software
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The XP Administrator software is available for download from our FTP website.
Follow the steps below to retrieve the software.
1. From your web browser, enter the following Cybex website address,
ftp://
ftp.cybex.com/pub/product-upgrades/XP4000/XP_Admin.
2. Once the site loads, double click on file XPADMIN.EXE.
3. A ‘File Download’ window will appear on your screen. Choose the option to
save the program to disk and click ‘OK’.
4. The ‘Save As’ window will appear on your screen. Enter the file name as
XPADMIN.EXE and save it to a directory of your choice.
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Installing/
Verifying the
XPDU
Installing the XPDU Module
If you are not working with an existing XPDU module, you will need to install the
module into your XP4000 Series unit. Follow the instructions in your XP4000
Series Installer/User guide to properly install your XPDU. (
XPDU installation
instructions from the XP4000 Series Installer/User Guide).
Verifying the Firmware and FLASH Revisions of the XPDU Module
To insure that your XPDU module is at the required revision level to operate with
the XP Administrator, follow the steps below.
1. Press either Control key twice within one second to bring up your XPDU OSD
menu system.
2. Log in to the XPDU. Note that for proper operation with the XP Administrator,
the administrator password must be set. (
Instructions for setting the administrator
password from the XP4000 Series Installer/User Guide).
3. Press Alt-Tab until the command line prompt is visible.
4. Type VER and press Enter. The firmware revision must read A-02/A-02 or
higher to proceed. If your firmware is below this revision, contact Technical
Support. You will need updated chips before continuing.
Installing XP
Administrator
Software
To install the XP Administrator, choose the ‘Run’ command from your Windows
Start menu. Run the XPADMIN.EXE file that you downloaded from the Cybex
FTP Website. Be sure to include the correct path to your XPADMIN file (example:
C:\XP Administrator\XPADMIN.EXE). The following files will be downloaded to
your system:
XPadmintool.exe - This is the XP Administrator program which is opened by
clicking on the XP4000 System Admin icon on your desktop. This icon is
automatically created when the XPADMIN program is run.
DAO support (Database Access object) - During the download process, you will
be prompted to answer whether “Access” is loaded on your computer. If you
answered no to this question, the software will be installed at this time.
Installation DLLs/Freeware Utilities - This contains up-to-date versions of
freeware programs MFC42 (Windows support program), PumpKIN (TFTP Server),
and Klog (Network Event log). The PumpKIN and Klog programs are run on
request. These programs may be needed during your installation/configuration of
the XP Administrator.
When installation is complete, the XP4000 System Admin icon will appear on your
desktop. Double click this icon to open the XP Administrator software.
Before you can import server/user configurations into your XP Administrator or
export new configurations from XP Administrator, you must have at least one
current XPDU and XPIA module in your XP4000 system. Follow the steps in the
next sections to ensure that you have properly installed and configured modules
before continuing with the XP Administrator software.
Upgrading
the XPDU
Installing/
Configuring
the XPIA
Installing the XPIA Module
For proper operation of the XP Administrator, there must be at least one XPIA
module installed in the XP4000 system. Follow the Quick Install instructions that
shipped with your XPIA to install this module into your system. (
XPIA Quick
Install Guide).
Note: Setting the IP address, User Node ID and password for your XPIA is required
for proper operation with the XP Administrator. Make sure to note the IP address
for your XPIA, as you will need it in the following steps.
Configuring the XPIA Module
To configure the XPIA for use with the XP Administrator, follow the steps below.
1. From a PC with a network connection to your XPIA module, go to your
command prompt.
2. Type telnet xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx replacing ‘x’s with the IP address of your XPIA
module (example: telnet 123.45.67.89). The User Node ID for the XPIA will be
displayed and you will be prompted for the password. Enter the password that
you configured for your XPIA.
3. Now, the User Option Menu of the XPIA will be displayed, as shown.
The FLASH revision must be B-00 or higher. If it is, ensure that you have
established a valid chassis ID for this unit in this XPDU module. A chassis ID
is required before continuing. (
Instructions for setting the Chassis ID for the
XPDU from the XP4000 Series Installer/User Guide) If a valid Chassis ID
exists, then proceed to the section ‘
Installing/Configuring the XPIA’.
If the FLASH revision is below B-00, you will need to upgrade your XPDU
module before you can use it with the XP Administrator.
NOTE: If you have an XPDU created server/user database that you want to save
for use with the XP Administrator, you will need to import it to the software
before you upgrade. Upgrading the XPDU will delete your existing database.
See the section ‘
Testing the Network Connections’ later in this chapter, then
follow the instructions in Chapter 3, ‘
Importing from the XPDU’.
The latest firmware revision of the XPDU is available for download from Cybex
at
ftp://ftp.cybex.com/pub/product-upgrades/XP4000/XPDU/. Once you have
loaded this site from your web browser, you will see the XPDU firmware hex file.
Select this file for download and any associated text file you wish to read.
Now, follow the instructions in Chapter 9 of the XP4000 Series Installer/User
Guide,
“Serial port advanced operations (for XPLU, XPDU and LCI modules)” to
FLASH upgrade your XPDU module.
Your XPDU is now installed and configured for operation with the XP Administrator.
Note that a chassis ID is required before continuing. If you do not have a chassis
ID established for this XP4000 unit in this XPDU module, configure it now.
(
Instructions for setting the Chassis ID for the XPDU from the XP4000 Series
Installer/User Guide)
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User Option Menu
Revision: B-00 Address: 1-F
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M Management tools
U User option menu
O Open a port session
X eXit session
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Enter Selection:
4. Select option M to access the System Management Tools.
System Management Tools
Main Menu
1) Display chassis configuration
2) Display Flash ROM status
3) Upgrade local Flash ROM
4) Reboot computer
5) Search for connected chassis
6) Set Date and Time
7) Configure serial port
8) Configure log host IP
X) Exit System Management Tools
Enter your selection:
5. From the System Management Tools Main Menu, select option 6 to set the date
and time. Update these settings appropriately.
Optional Configuration Options
Option 8 of the System Management Tools Main Menu, Configure log host IP,
allows you to provide the security log from your XP4000 Series switch to a server
at a specified IP address. This feature enables you to continually archive log events
beyond the 1000 event capacity of the XPIN and XPIQ modules. To enable this
feature, follow the steps below.
1. From the System Management Tools Main Menu, select option 8 to configure
the log host IP.
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System Management Tools
Main Menu
1) Display chassis configuration
2) Display Flash ROM status
3) Upgrade local Flash ROM
4) Reboot computer
5) Search for connected chassis
6) Set Date and Time
7) Configure serial port
8) Configure log host IP
X) Exit System Management Tools
Enter your selection: 8
Configure Log Host IP Address
Current Log Host: 0.0.0.0
New Log Host IP address [123.45.67.89]:
2. Enter the IP address of the server you wish to use as the security log host. The
default setting in brackets is the IP address of the telnet client currently
connected to the XPIA. If this is your log host server, simply press Enter.
New Log Host IP address [123.45.67.89]:
Log Host now set as 123.45.67.89
Press any key to continue
Press any key to return to the System Management Tools Main Menu.
Security events are sent to the log host using the UNIX syslog feature. Events are
sent using the local0 facility identifier.
To disable the logging feature, enter 0.0.0.0 as the log host address.
Your XPIA is now installed and configured for use with the XP Administrator.
Testing the
Network
Connections
Before using the XP Administrator software, you must test the network connection
to every XPIA in the system. Follow the steps below:
1. Launch the XP Administrator program by double clicking on the XP4000
System Admin icon.
2. Click on the ‘Test’ icon to begin testing your connections.
3. The following menu will appear.
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Enter the IP address of your XPIA module. Enter “admin” or “root” as the
username, and the password that you configured when you installed the card.
Note that the password is case sensitive.
4. Select ‘OK’. You will receive a message “Valid IP Address @ xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx”.
If you do not receive this message, contact your network administrator to verify
your IP address and/or network connection.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for every XPIA in your system. It is recommended that you
have the same password for all XPIAs for easier system maintenance.
Your XP Administrator Utility is now properly configured for operation.
Importing and Exporting
Configurations
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Importing from
the XPDU
If you already have XPDU modules in your system, you may want to import your
server/user information to the XP Administrator for editing and grouping. To do
this, you will need the following:
• Access to a PC that is not currently part of your XP4000 Series system
• A null modem (cross over) cable connected between your XPDU and the PC
• The XP4000 Series OSD Configuration Utility (available for download from
ftp://ftp.cybex.com/pub/product-upgrades/UTILS/ or from Technical Support)
Once you have all of the necessary equipment and software, follow the steps below
to import an existing XPDU OSD database.
From an XP4000 system computer
1. Log in to your XPDU as the administrator.
2. Press Alt-tab twice to reach the Administrator Controls menu. Highlight and
select Configuration Control.
3. Highlight the Configuration Port option and toggle the space bar until ‘external’
is selected. Highlight and select Begin Configuration. The Configuration
Transfer message will be displayed on-screen.
Administrator Controls
Scanning
Broadcast
Off
Program Manager
Switch Alt. User Module
CYBEX Control Panel
Off
Control Alt. User Module
F1- help
Space - change
F11- more
Confirm Deletes
Menu Activation
On
On
System Configuration
Configuration Control
Enter - select
Configuration Control
Configuration Port
Program Manager
Remote Admin Passwd
CYBEX Control Panel
Begin Configuration
F1- help
Space - change
Remote User Module
Direction of Transfer
Recv
Enter - select
External
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From the PC not currently part of your XP4000 Series system
(This may be the PC where the XP Administrator is installed.)
1. Open the OSD Configuration Utility software by clicking on the OSD.exe icon.
2. Select the Transfer Menu.
3. Choose the option, ‘Set Transfer Port’.
4. Enter the com port setting that corresponds with the port you are using for
communication between the XPDU and the PC. Leave the remaining options at
their default values.
5. Click on ‘Test’.
6. Choose ‘OK’ to end the test, then click ‘OK’ again to exit Terminal Options.
7. Reopen the Transfer Menu and select the ‘Read’ option.
8. Click the ‘Start’ button to begin reading information from the XPDU. When the
process is finished, select close.
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9. Go to the file menu and select the ‘Save As’ option. Name your configuration
and close the program.
10.If this is not the PC where your XP Administrator is installed, transfer this
configuration to the XP Administrator PC.
In the XP Administrator
1. Launch the XP Administrator by double clicking on the XP4000 System Admin
icon on your PC.
2. Select ‘Import OSD File’ from the File Menu.
3. Select your XPDU configuration and open the file.
Now the server/user information from your existing XPDU module(s) has been
transferred to the XP Administrator.
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Once you have created a database of your user/server configuration setup, you will
want to distribute it to all of your XPDU modules for use with your XPDU’s OSD
feature. To distribute this database, follow the steps below.
1. Retest the link between all XPIA modules and the PC. (See the section
‘Testing
the Network Connections’ in Chapter 2 for details.)
2. In your XP Administrator, choose the option to open the FTP port to the XPIA(s).
3. Select the IP addresses of the XPIA(s) in the system and click ‘OK’. This will
allow you to download the database to the XPIA(s) you choose.
You will be prompted by a message that asks you if you wish to download the
OSD database. Answer yes to this prompt. When the database has finished
downloading, you will receive a message indicating that the database has been
successfully downloaded.
4. Select the option to close the FTP link.
You have now successfully transferred your new database. The next time you log
in to your XPDU module, the system will automatically update your information.
Exporting to
the XPDU
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Operations
Overview
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When you first launch the XP Administrator software, the following window will
appear on your screen.
This window can be broken down into four main components: the Menu/Icon Bar,
the Server/User Lists, the Information Panel and the Status Bar.
A) The Menu/Icon Bar displays all of the options available to create, edit, maintain
and transfer your XP Administrator database.
B) The Server/User List area is where you create and maintain your complete lists
of all servers and users in the system. Server and user groups are configured here
as well, for easy system management.
C) The Information Panel contains current information on the selected server, user
or group. No editing is done in this area. Change this display by clicking on the tab
corresponding to the information you wish to view.
D) The Status Bar, at the bottom of the menu, displays the lock and link status of
your database. A locked database can only be edited through the XP Administrator;
an unlocked system can be altered through the XPDU as well. The link status shows
the activity of the FTP link between the XP Administrator software and the XPIA.
An open link is displayed as active, a closed link is inactive.
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Adding
Servers
To add servers to your database, click the ‘Add Server’ icon. The following
window will appear.
Enter the name and XP4000 address of the new server. Configure the ID dwell
time, Scan dwell time and ID Window style settings for this server. (Information
on configuring settings from the XP4000 Series Installer/User Guide) Click ‘OK’
when finished.
Enter all servers that are part of your XP4000 system. When completed, your server
list will display your attached servers in alphabetical order. Clicking on a server
will bring up that server’s configuration settings in the Information Panel. To
change the settings, double click the server name in the Root Server List.
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