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2.5. Micro-USB Console Port Connection

The local console port allows direct management connection to the 500 Series hardware from an external computer acting as a console terminal. Local console access can then be used for both management of cOS Stream with CLI commands or to enter the boot menu in order to access 500 Series firmware loader options. The boot menu is described further in the separate cOS Stream Administration Guide.

There is a physical micro-USB port (type micro-B) on the 500 Series hardware that allows local console connection. This is an alternative to using the RJ45 local console port on the appliance (described in Section 2.4, RJ45 Console Port Connection). However, the micro-USB port will automatically take precedence if both are connected.

The NetShield 500 Series Micro-USB Local Console Port

Figure 2.7. The NetShield 500 Series Micro-USB Local Console Port

Connection Steps

To connect a computer to the micro-USB local console port, perform the following steps:

  1. Connect a micro-USB connector directly to the local console port on the 500 Series.

  2. Connect the other end of the cable to a USB port on computer running console emulation software.

  3. After connection to a PC, Windows will try to recognize the device and automatically install the appropriate driver through the Windows Update™ feature. If Windows is unable to do this automatically, the driver should be downloaded and installed manually.

    To download micro-USB drivers manually, log into the relevant MyClavister account at https://my.clavister.com and go to Downloads > Tools & Utilities.

  4. Direct the terminal emulator on the computer to connect to the newly installed device. After successful connection, commands can be issued to the cOS Stream Command Line Interface (CLI).

Issuing CLI Commands

CLI commands can be issued via the local console port for both initial cOS Stream setup as well as for ongoing system administration.

Remote Console Connection Using SSH

An alternative to using the local console port for CLI access is to connect over a network via a physical Ethernet interface and using a Secure Shell (SSH) client on the management computer to issue CLI commands. This is discussed further in Section 2.3, Management Computer Connection.

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