Perform Managed Devices Port Configurations
  • 29 Aug 2024
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Perform Managed Devices Port Configurations

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Set your desired port to Enable/Disable and configure the port settings. For configuration, navigate to Managed Devices:: Devices. Depending on the type of expansion cards configured, you can enable/disable the connections.

If you have added a serial console expansion module, you can enable the console or webUI access to the devices as explained in the Configure Device Management section. 

Configure Device Management

This section provides the following examples for enabling console and rack PDU connections. It configures management connections to SSH and WebUI-based devices via the device_console device type and Power Control options through the pdu_XXX device type.

  • RS-232/USB
  • Rack PDU Connections

Example 1: Console Connection (RS-232/USB)

1. On the 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 (for example, Fortinet-Console) and click Save.

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

5. Configure the port settings:

SettingValueDescription
Baud RateAutoSelect the baud rate as Auto so that the managed device port can establish optimal communication with the Nodegrid device. Selecting an Auto baud rate removes the necessity of manually configuring the baud rate for individual devices.
ModeEnabledSelect the Enabled mode to redirect the URL to a web server and offer the same behavior as the HTML5 frame. This option enables users to view the managed device Web interface in full-screen mode instead of a windowed frame.
IconIconSelect a device icon.

  1. Click Save

WebUI or SSH-based 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:
SettingValueDescription
NameFortigate-WebA valid device name.
Typedevice_consoleSelect from the 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 performs 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

Example 2: 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:
SettingValueDescription
NameRaritan_PDUProvide a valid device name.
Typepdu_raritanSelect a valid PDU type from the list. (provides SSH, Web access and Outlet control via SNMP).
IP AddressIP-ADDRESSThe IP address of the management interface.
usernameusernameUsername for the SSH connection.
passwordpasswordPassword for the SSH connection (optional).
ModeOn-DemandOn-demand mode performs no active device state checks.
Enable device state detection based on network traffic (icmp)EnabledEnables device state checks via ICMP.
IconIconSelect a device icon.

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

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



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