The console server plug-in is integrated with the DSView 3 software tools to perform the tasks shown in the following table. You may access these tools from the Unit Overview page.
Appliance / Tools | Description |
Name | Rename a console server. Use alphanumeric characters, hyphen (-) or underscore (_) only. |
Type | Non-editable field. It displays the console server type. |
Reboot | Terminate all active sessions and reboot the console server. |
Upgrade Firmware | Upgrade the firmware through the DSView 3 software server. A valid Flash file must exist in the DSView 3 server firmware repository. |
Resync | Synchronize the console server and target device configuration information with the DSView 3 server database. |
Manage Power Devices | Configure and manage power devices connected to the console server and target devices. |
Appliance Session | Launch a viewer with an SSH connection to the Linux command line of the console server. You may specify the application to be used for serial sessions to target devices. Select Profile - Applications - Serial Sessions for the options. |
Save Configuration | Back up the console server configuration data to the DSView 3 server database. The DSView 3 server prompts you to enter a filename for the backup configuration file. |
Restore Configuration | Restore a previously saved configuration. A valid configuration file must exist in the DSView 3 server configuration files repository. |
Save Configuration to Flash |
Save the console server configuration data to Flash memory. |