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Hostname Discovery

NOTE: To configure hostname discovery strings, the console server must have firmware version 3.3 or later.

You can configure customized probe and answer strings to provide a framework for the console server when it attempts to discover hostnames. If configured, these strings are valid for all serial ports. Probe and answer strings appear in lists that are used to probe the device connected to the serial port and to extract the hostname. For more information, see the Cyclades ACS 5000 Installation/Administration/User Guide and the Cyclades ACS 5000 Command Reference Guide.

NOTE: Using probe strings requires specific knowledge of C-like escape sequences. Using answer strings requires specific knowledge of POSIX extended regular expressions.

NOTE: Hostnames longer than 31 characters will be truncated. Only the first 31 characters of a hostname will be assigned to the serial port alias.

To configure hostname discovery probe and answer strings:

1. In a Units View window containing an ACS 5000 console server, click Appliance Settings - Ports - Hostname Discovery in the side navigation bar.
2. In the Hostname Discovery Probe Strings field, enter the range of probe strings. Probe strings are sent to the device connected to the serial port.
3. In the Hostname Discovery Answer string field, enter the range of answer strings. Answer strings are received from the device connected to the serial port.
4. Click Save.