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Chapter 8: Nodes, Node Groups, and Interfaces
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See Web Browser Interface (on page 106).
3. A default name appears in the Name field depending on the type of
interface you select. You can change the name. This name appears
next to the interface in the Nodes list. See Naming Conventions (on
page 353) for details on CC-SG's rules for name lengths.
Interfaces for In-Band Connections
In-band connections include RDP, VNC, SSH, RSA KVM, iLO Processor
KVM, DRAC KVM, and TELNET.
Telnet is not a secure access method. All usernames, passwords, and
traffic are transmitted in clear text.
To add an interface for in-band connections:
1. Type the IP Address or Hostname for this interface in the IP
Address/Hostname field.
2. Type a TCP Port for this connection in the TCP Port field. Optional.
3. For RDP interfaces, select Java or Windows, then select Console or
Remote User. When a Console user accesses a node, all other
users are disconnected. Multiple Remote Users can access a node
simultaneously.
4. Enter authentication information:
To use a service account for authentication, select the Use
Service Account Credentials checkbox. Select the service
account to use in the Service Account Name menu.
or
Enter a Username and Password for authentication. For VNC
interfaces, only a password is required.
5. Select the Keyboard layout for your language. This option is not
available for Microsoft RDP interfaces.
6. Type a description of this interface in the Description field. Optional.
7. Click OK to save your changes.
DRAC 5 Connection Details
When using Internet Explorer and connecting to DRAC 5 servers, you
must have a valid certificate installed on DRAC 5, or Internet Explorer
will give an error.
If the certificate is not signed by a trusted CA, also install the same
certificate into the Trusted Root CA of the browser.