Black Box DTX5000 Especificaciones

ServSwitch DTX™ ControlDTX5000-CTL-R2Remotely manage and monitor multiple DTX extender systems.

2 Product Overview2.1 IntroductionThe DTX Control appliance is a secure, web browser-based, centralized enterprise management solution that allows use

Chapter 2 Product OverviewAdministrators and users may connect to the DTX Control server from DTX Control software clients and use the DTX Control Exp

Chapter 2 Product Overview• Follow all cautions and instructions in the installation documentation or on any cautionary cards shipped with the produc

Chapter 2 Product Overview• Keep CAT 5 cable as far away as possible from potential sources of EMI, such as electrical cables, transformers and light

3 Installation and Setup The following sections will help you install and set up your DTX Control appliance. Helpful topics in this chapter include th

Chapter 3 Installation and SetupNOTE: The DTX user stations and transmitters must be connected to LAN port 1. However, you can access the DTX Control

Chapter 3 Installation and Setup3.2 Launching the DTX Control Appliance Web InterfaceThe DTX Control appliance operates using default Internet Explore

Chapter 3 Installation and SetupUsing the side navigation barUse the side navigation bar to display windows or perform operations. The contents of the

Chapter 3 Installation and SetupTable 3.2: General Keyboard CommandsKey DescriptionTab Transfers focus to the next control in the window, including th

Chapter 3 Installation and Setup• Has the certificate expired?• Does the name on the DTX Control server certificate match the name the DTX Control c

Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada Radio Frequency InterferenceStatementsThis equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-freq

Chapter 3 Installation and Setup3. In the Spoke Servers window, click Certificate. The Spoke Server Certificate window will open including informatio

Chapter 3 Installation and Setup-or-If you are restoring a 3.0.0 or greater database backup, click the Restore System tool icon.4. Follow the wizard

Chapter 3 Installation and SetupNOTE: When registering a hub server as a spoke server on another DTX Extender system, the information on the hub serve

Chapter 3 Installation and Setup6. Click Save and then click Close. The Spoke Servers window will open.To delete a spoke server:1. On the hub server

Chapter 3 Installation and SetupWhen different changes are made to one existing item, two outcomes are possible. For example, assume an item is added

Chapter 3 Installation and Setup7. Wait until the registration process ends. In this step all the data in the spoke is deleted and overwritten with t

Chapter 3 Installation and SetupNOTE: When the Fast Switch option is enabled, security protocols will be disabled and data will not be encrypted.To en

4 Units View WindowsUnits View windows display list of units that have been added to the DTX Control database.A user must have unit view access rights

Chapter 4 Units View Windows3. Enable the Show hidden items checkbox if you wish to display hidden units in the Units View Customization window with

Chapter 4 Units View Windows4.4 Multiple Unit Operations from a Units View WindowFrom a Units View window, you may delete one or more units or assign

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Chapter 4 Units View Windows4.5 Unit Overview WindowsYou may change the overview information for one target device from a Unit Overview window. From a

5 Managing UnitsThis chapter describes how to manage unit properties and settings, access rights and local account settings, and how to view unit asse

Chapter 5 Managing UnitsTable 5.1: Unit Status ValuesTypeStatus and IconDescriptionManaged Units Idle Unit is turned on, can be communicated with and

Chapter 5 Managing UnitsAdding a single applianceThis procedure is valid for DTX user stations and transmitters. NOTE: A unit can only be added to the

Chapter 5 Managing Units4. The DTX Control appliance will search for managed units within the IP address range. When the search is completed, the Sel

Chapter 5 Managing Units2. Click the unit name you wish to change. The Unit Overview window will open.3. Type a new name for the managed unit. NOTE:

Chapter 5 Managing Units5.4.3 Enabling Auto Login Mode for a DTX user stationAuto Login Mode enables you to configure a DTX user station to grant any

Chapter 5 Managing UnitsTo change the operating mode for a DTX user station:1. Click the Units tab. A list of all units managed by the DTX Control ap

Chapter 5 Managing Units5.4.9 Viewing/changing target computer overview informationTo view overview information for a target computer:1. Click the Un

Chapter 5 Managing Units3. The Target Computer Properties window opens. This window displays the general properties of the target computer. Edit the

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Chapter 5 Managing Units3. Click to select the checkbox to the left of one or more departments/locations. To delete all departments/locations in the

Chapter 5 Managing Units• A user with User rights to a switch in the DTX Control software will not be assigned any access rights in the DTX Control

Chapter 5 Managing Units2. Click Active Sessions in the side navigation bar. The Active Media Sessions window opens, displaying a list of all the cur

6 Unit Sessions and ConnectionsThis chapter describes how to view and manage unit sessions and connections in the DTX Control software.6.1 Force and F

Chapter 6 Unit Sessions and Connections6.1.2 Multi-video Follow ModeTo create a user station group and designate targets for Multi-video Follow Mode:

Chapter 6 Unit Sessions and Connections3. From the Receiver drop-down list, select the lead user station.4. Click the checkbox next to the desired t

Chapter 6 Unit Sessions and Connections6.2.2 Active sessions on a target deviceTo display information about active sessions on a target device:In a Un

7 Grouping UnitsThe DTX Control Explorer automatically groups managed appliances by the type of appliance. Target devices are automatically grouped ba

Chapter 7 Grouping Units2. To change the name of a site, click Sites in the top navigation bar. The Sites window will open.To change the name of a de

Chapter 7 Grouping UnitsTo define custom fields:NOTE: You must have Software Administrator or Appliance Administrator access to define custom fields.1

Table of ContentsTable of Contents1 Technical Specifications 92 Product Overview 102.1 Introduction 102.2 Features and benefits 102.3 System Comp

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Chapter 7 Grouping UnitsTable 7.2: Unit Groups FeaturesGroup Type Can change rights? Can have subgroups?

Chapter 7 Grouping UnitsThree personal unit groups have been created. The ProjectA and ProjectB unit groups do not have subgroups. The ProjectC unit g

Chapter 7 Grouping Units6. Click Close.7.3.2 Adding or deleting a unit groupTo add a unit group:1. Click the Units tab.2. Click Groups in the top n

Chapter 7 Grouping Units4. Type a new 1-64 character name in the Group field. The name must be unique within the parent group. For example, two group

Chapter 7 Grouping Units• To remove one or more users or user groups, select the user(s) or user group(s) from the List to Update list, then click Re

8 Authentication ServicesUsers must be authenticated before they may access or perform any tasks in the DTX Control system. When users log in, they wi

Chapter 8 Authentication Services3. Check the checkbox to the left of the authentication service(s) to delete. To delete all external authentication

Chapter 8 Authentication Services4. Click Custom Field Labels in the side navigation bar. The Authentication Service User Account Custom Field Labels

Chapter 8 Authentication ServicesA Partial Pre-Windows 2000 username is specified as username.This option may only be configured for new authenticatio

5.1.1 Deleting units 315.2 Ease of Installation 315.3 The Units All Window 315.3.1 Adding units via the Add Unit Wizard 325.3.2 Adding units from

Chapter 8 Authentication Services6. The DTX Control server will try to find a server that has a trusted certificate chain. If no trusted certificate

Chapter 8 Authentication Services• Click Use SSL in Trust All Mode to use SSL encryption for data transmission. All server certificates will be trust

Chapter 8 Authentication Servicesa. To select one or more certificates, click the checkbox to the left of the server IP addresses. To select all cert

Chapter 8 Authentication Servicesb. Select Windows NT Domain from the menu.c. Click Next.5. The Specify Windows NT Connection Settings window will

Chapter 8 Authentication Services8.1.4 LDAP external authentication serviceTo add an LDAP external authentication service:1. Click the Users tab.2.

Chapter 8 Authentication Servicesc. Type the object class. The default value is person.d. Type the full name attribute. The default value is surname

Chapter 8 Authentication Services• Click Use SSL in Trust All Mode to use SSL encryption for data transmission. All server certificates will be trust

Chapter 8 Authentication ServicesTo change group schema settings for the LDAP external authentication service:1. Click the Users tab.2. Click Authen

Chapter 8 Authentication Servicesa. Type a 1-64 character name for the RADIUS authentication service.b. Select RADIUS from the Type menu.c. Click N

Chapter 8 Authentication ServicesPAP - Password Authentication ProtocolCHAP - Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (default)MS-CHAP - Microsoft

8 Authentication Services 568.1 Supported Authentication Services 568.1.1 DTX Control internal authentication service 578.1.2 Active Directory ext

Chapter 8 Authentication ServicesPAP - Password Authentication ProtocolCHAP - Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (default)MS-CHAP - Microsoft

Chapter 8 Authentication Services3. Click the name of the TACACS+ service. The side navigation bar will change to include the name of the TACACS+ ser

Chapter 8 Authentication Servicesvalidation results are then relayed to the user. The DTX 5000-CTL Management Appliance also supports new PIN operatio

Chapter 8 Authentication Servicesa. Click the checkbox to the left of the server name. To select all DTX Control servers on the page, click the check

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9 Managing User AccountsThis chapter describes how to manage user accounts. The DTX 5000-CTL Management Appliance allows you to:• Add, change and del

Chapter 9 Managing User AccountsTable 9.1: User Status IconsIcon Authentication Method Status

Chapter 9 Managing User Accounts• The user groups in which the user will be included. Each user group contains specific access rights that allow a us

Chapter 9 Managing User AccountsUsernames may contain up to 256 characters. Usernames may or may not be case sensitive, depending on the requirements

Chapter 9 Managing User Accounts2. Click the checkbox to the left of the user(s) to reset the password.3. Click Reset Password. A confirmation dialo

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Chapter 9 Managing User Accounts2. In a User Accounts window, click on a username. The User Name window will open.3. Click Password in the side navi

Chapter 9 Managing User AccountsThe DTX 5000-CTL Management Appliance obtains external group membership and external user information when a user logs

Chapter 9 Managing User Accounts4. Type any information you wish.5. Click Save and then click Close.9.6.9 Custom field propertiesYou may specify any

Chapter 9 Managing User AccountsTo add or remove access rights through a user account:1. Click the Users tab.2. Click on a username.3. Click Access

10 User GroupsUsers that have been added to the DTX Control system may be added to the following two types of user groups:• Built-In - The DTX 5000-C

Chapter 10 User Groups10.1 Built-in User GroupsWhen a user account is added to the DTX Control system, the user may be assigned to any of the followin

Chapter 10 User GroupsTable 10.1: Built-In User Group Allowed OperationsOperation Built-In User Group Server A

Chapter 10 User Groups• If you selected Internal as the authentication service, go to step 4.• If you selected any other type of authentication serv

Chapter 10 User GroupsSelect a privilege level from the list. The DTX Control server will assign a group name based on the privilege level you select.

Chapter 10 User Groups10.5 Changing User Group MembersWhen users are created, they may be assigned to one or more built-in or user-defined user groups

1 Technical SpecificationsTable 1.1: DTX Control Appliance Technical SpecificationsNetwork Connection Number 2Type Ethernet, 10BaseT, 100BaseT, GigEC

Chapter 10 User Groups4. Click Effective Rights in the side navigation bar and then click All Units, Target Devices or Appliances. The Target Devices

11 Events and Event LogsWhen an enabled, defined event occurs in the DTX Control software system, it is saved in the event log. You may display the ev

Chapter 11 Events and Event Logs• To add one or more unit groups, select the unit group(s) from the Available Unit Groups list, then click Add. The u

Chapter 11 Events and Event Logs2. Click the checkbox to the left of the notifications to delete. To select all notifications on the page, click the

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