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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.........................................................................................................
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