Dial-in access, Power management options, Dial – Avocent 5240 User Manual
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Dial
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in Access
Authorized users can dial into the MergePoint 5224/5240 SP manager through either of the
following types of optional modems and phone cards:
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An external modem connected to the AUX port
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A modem, GSM or CDMA PCMCIA card inserted into one of the front PC slots
The MergePoint 5224/5240 SP manager can be accessed using PPP when the following
prerequisites are completed:
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The modem or phone card has been configured on the MergePoint 5224/5240 SP manager for
PPP or Autodetect and for optional callback
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The PPP application at the remote caller’s end has been configured for dialing into the
MergePoint 5224/5240 SP manager and optionally for callback from the MergePoint 5224/
5240 SP manager
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The user account has been configured for PPP access and the user knows the PPP username
and password configured by the MergePoint 5224/5240 SP manager administrator
The MergePoint 5224/5240 SP manager can be accessed from a terminal emulation program on the
user’s workstation if the modem or phone card is configured for Login or autodetect. The one
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time
password authentication method can be configured for login access to PC modem or phone cards.
Power Management Options
The MergePoint 5224/5240 SP manager provides the following two types of power management
options for administrators and authorized users:
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IPDU power management
Allows the user to manage power for any type of AC device that may be plugged into a
Cyclades PM IPDU, when the IPDU is connected to the MergePoint 5224/5240 SP manager
AUX port.
For details about the Web Manager
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IPDU screen that is used to manage power outlets and for
links to procedures, see Managing Power Outlets on a Connected IPDU on page 52.
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SP power management
Allows the user to manage power for a server whose SP is connected to the MergePoint 5224/
5240 SP manager when the SP provides power management capabilities. See Power
management options on page 9 for details about power management of connected servers that
have SPs.