Avocent 5240 - Manual (Page 5)

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Table of Contents
List of Figures ................................................................................................................ vii
List of Tables ................................................................................................................... ix
Chapter 1: Introduction ................................................................................................... 1
Supported Target Devices.................................................................................................................. 2
MergePoint 5224/5240 SP Manager’s Advantages for Target Device Management ....................... 2
Web Manager..................................................................................................................................... 4
Types of Users.................................................................................................................................... 4
SP console management option .................................................................................................. 5
Device console (SoL) management option ................................................................................. 6
Event log (SEL) management option .......................................................................................... 6
Access to native features on a target device ............................................................................... 7
DirectCommand requirements.................................................................................................... 7
Native IP requirements ............................................................................................................... 8
Power management options........................................................................................................ 9
Reset commands........................................................................................................................ 10
Sensor management options ..................................................................................................... 10
Authentication .................................................................................................................................. 13
Security Profiles’ Effects on Users’ Actions.................................................................................... 14
Options for Accessing the MergePoint 5224/5240 SP Manager, Managing User Passwords and
Managing IPDU Power Outlets and Target Devices ............................................................... 15
Command Line Access Through Console Logins ............................................................................ 15
Accessing the MergePoint 5224/5240 SP Manager Console .......................................................... 16
User Shell (rmenush) ....................................................................................................................... 16
SP Shell (spshell) ............................................................................................................................. 17
Using SSH Management Commands ............................................................................................... 17
ssh command line format .......................................................................................................... 18
Management commands for use with the ssh command........................................................... 18
Dial-in Access .................................................................................................................................. 19
Power Management Options ........................................................................................................... 19
Information Users Need................................................................................................................... 20
T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S