Belkin 5000HQ Server User Manual


 
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INTRODUCTION
About this User Manual
This User Manual provides installation and operation instructions for the OmniView IP 5000 HQ system produced by Belkin International, Inc.
It is intended for system administrators and network managers, and assumes that readers have general understanding of networks, LDAP,
hardware, and software.
All information in this User Manual is subject to change without prior notice.
OmniView IP 5000HQ is a robust central management appliance that
provides reliable and secure management of IP devices.
OmniView IP 5000HQ integrates with Belkin IP devices and serial
console server devices to facilitate an intuitively manageable,
centralized out-of-band access portal—designed to maintain all IT
assets. OmniView IP 5000HQ centralizes all user account information
relevant for IP device administration without interfering in the standalone
survivability of each device.
OmniView IP 5000HQ is Web-based, and is managed using XML over
HTTPS, which allows for secure, yet highly adaptable, administration.
Designed to work across LAN or WAN, OmniView IP 5000HQ monitors
and auto-configures KVM IP devices, whether residing on the local
enterprise network or in remote branches.
OmniView IP 5000HQ delivers the most advanced solution for enterprise
IT management and remote control. It supports multiple servers in
different locations in an environment that is completely configurable by
the network administrator.
1.1 Key features
IT Management - OmniView IP 5000HQ centralizes the management
of all devices, authentication, and global operation from a web browser.
The local administrator can monitor, control, and manage the various
devices, user accounts, and authorization from one web interface.
Automatic Discovery - Belkin IP devices are discovered automatically
by the OmniView IP 5000HQ Manager.
Access Services - Connect to a variety of both hardware and software
external resources such as: ILO, RDP, SSH, VNC, and web pages, etc.,
from the OmniView IP 5000HQ interface.
Security - OmniView IP 5000HQ provides an extra security layer in
addition to the existing authentication and encryption policy—ensuring
that only authorized users can access servers.
Availability - Maximizes uptime by centralizing management and
allowing immediate and effective maintenance.