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    This section provides an example to enable console connections. Also configures management connections to SSH and WebUI-based devices via the device_console device type and Power Control options through the pdu_XXXdevice type.

    7.1 Console Connection (RS-232/USB)

    1. On device Nodegrid WebUI, go to Managed Devices :: Devices.
      nodegrid-managed_devices-devices

    2. Select the appropriate serial port (ttyS1 for port 1) and click Rename
      nodegrid-managed_devices-rename

    3. Enter a new port name (i.e. Fortinet-Console) and click Save.

    4. On the table, click the renamed port ttyS1 (Fortinet-Console) (opens dialog).

    5. Configure the port settings:

    SettingValueComment
    Baud RateAutoSelect Auto, or the correct device Baud rate.
    ModeEnabled
    IconIconSelect a device icon.

    nodegrid_managed_devices-console-basic

    1. Click Save

    7.2 WebUI or SSH-based Connections (Fortinet Management interface)

    1. Go to Managed Devices :: Devices.
      nodegrid-managed_devices-devices
    2. Click Add (displays dialog).
    3. Configure the new managed device with these settings:
    SettingValueCommend
    NameFortigate-WebA valid device name.
    Typedevice_consoleSelect from drop-down list (default device_console). Provides SSH and Web access.
    IP AddressIP-ADDRESSIP address of the management interface.
    usernameusernameusername for the SSH connection.
    passwordpasswordpassword for the SSH connection (optional).
    ModeOn-DemandThis perfoms no active device state checks.
    Enable device state detection based on network traffic (icmp)EnabledEnables device state checks via ICMP.
    IconIconSelect a device icon

    nodegrid_managed_devices-device_console-basic

    1. Click Save

    7.3 Rack PDU Connections

    1. Go to Managed Devices :: Devices.
      nodegrid-managed_devices-devices
    2. Click Add (displays dialog).
    3. Configure the new managed device with these settings
    SettingValueCommend
    NameAPC_PDUProvide a valid device name.
    Typepdu_apcSelect a valid pdu type from the list. (provides SSH, Web access and Outlet control via SNMP).
    IP AddressIP-ADDRESSIP address of the management interface.
    usernameusernameusername for the SSH connection.
    passwordpasswordpassword for the SSH connection (optional).
    ModeOn-DemandOn-Demand mode perfoms no active device state checks.
    Enable device state detection based on network traffic (icmp)EnabledEnables device state checks via ICMP.
    IconIconSelect a device icon.

    nodegrid_managed_devices-pdu_apc-basic

    1. Click Save
    2. On the table, click the created device APC_PDU
    3. On Management tab, configure the following settings
    SettingValueCommend
    Protocol: SNMPEnabledEnables SNMP protocol.
    SNMP Version2cSelect the correct SNMP version (1/2c/3).
    CommunityprivateProvides SNMP community with read/write access to device.

    nodegrid_managed_devices-pdu_apc-management

    1. Click Save.
    2. On Commands tab, click on Outlet.
    3. On Protocol drop-down, select SNMP.

    nodegrid_managed_devices-pdu_apc-outlet

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