The console wizard is composed of a series of configuration pages or forms. Once the wizard is activated, the forms will appear in the following order:
This page warns you about any data to be overwritten and the choices you have before proceeding with the wizard. Selects the users to who will be notified in the case of an event. Lists all consoles that have not been configured for this console server. Select the console(s) to be configured by the wizard. Edits any settings for consoles connected to this console server. Confirms your previous edits and selections. Select “Finish” to save configuration or select “Back” to re-edit. Indicates the percentage complete and displays any messages or errors. This page is shown if you did not check “Auto Upload” in the Device Details form. This page is shown if you did not select “Auto Upload” from the Device Details form.
1. From the Device List form, select the device you wish to configure and then select “Edit” to modify an existing device, or select “Add” to configure a new device.
a. If you are configuring a new device (you selected “Add”), the system displays a pull down box that lets you select device types. Select the type of device that you want.
2. From the Device Details form, complete the following required fields for using the Console Wizard:The Console Wizard begins with a warning message to notify you of any data to be overwritten and the choices you have before going ahead with the wizard.Note: Use the “Back,” “Next,” and “Cancel” buttons to navigate through the forms. Pressing the “Next” button saves your current form settings.The system also adds a plus (+) sign to any added user group that appears in the selection box.
5. Make any necessary selections in the “Select user to console access” box, and click the “Add” button.
6. Click on the “Notify” tab. From the User Notification form, select the user(s) you wish to be notified. This form works the same way as the “Access” form.
9. Select the unconfigured console(s) that you wish to configure, and then select the “Next” button to display the Edit Console Settings form.Note: If you need to change the prefix of the console names, type in the new prefix in the “Console Prefix” field and then click on the “Console Prefix” button. The system applies the new prefix to all console names.
10. From the resulting form, modify any settings as needed, and then click on the “IPDU/Outlets” button if necessary.
12. Check your console settings from the Confirm Edits form. If information is incorrect, select the “Back” button and repeat steps 10. and 11. Otherwise select the “Finish” button.