Avocent MERGEPOINT SP MANAGER Guía de usuario

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ixList of TablesTable 1.1: Supported Target Device Types and Management Options...5Table 1.2: SP Console Po

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1CHAPTER1IntroductionAll users and administrators need the introductory information in the sections listed below for understanding how to use the Merg

2 MergePoint 5224/5240 Service Processor Manager User GuideSupported Target DevicesA target device managed by the MergePoint 5224/5240 SP manag

Chapter 1: Introduction 3Figure 1.1 is a conceptual illustration of a secure path between a remote user and an SP through the MergePoint 5224/

4 MergePoint 5224/5240 Service Processor Manager User GuideWeb ManagerThe Web Manager may be used when the MergePoint 5224/5240 SP manager is m

Chapter 1: Introduction 5Only one administrative user can be connected to the MergePoint 5224/5240 SP manager at a time. Regular users may be

6 MergePoint 5224/5240 Service Processor Manager User GuideDevice console (SoL) management optionTable 1.3 shows the device console management

Chapter 1: Introduction 7Access to native features on a target deviceBoth Native IP and DirectCommand management options provide native access

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8 MergePoint 5224/5240 Service Processor Manager User GuideNative IP requirementsNative IP access requires a pre-existing secure tunnel between

Chapter 1: Introduction 9Power management optionsTable 1.6 shows the power management option names and command names used when you are logged

10 MergePoint 5224/5240 Service Processor Manager User GuideReset commandsTable 1.8 shows the reset options available when you are logged into

Chapter 1: Introduction 11Figure 1.2: Example Graph for Readings From a Fan SensorTable 1.9 shows graph features that can be modified. An erro

12 MergePoint 5224/5240 Service Processor Manager User GuideTable 1.10 shows the sensor management options available when you are logged into t

Chapter 1: Introduction 13The sensor management options are only available for managed servers with SPs.AuthenticationAnyone accessing the Mer

14 MergePoint 5224/5240 Service Processor Manager User GuideSecurity Profiles’ Effects on Users’ ActionsWhen the MergePoint 5224/5240 SP manage

Chapter 1: Introduction 15Options for Accessing the MergePoint 5224/5240 SP Manager, Managing User Passwords and Managing IPDU Power Outlets a

16 MergePoint 5224/5240 Service Processor Manager User GuideWhen a user connects to any console using the Web Manager, a window running a MindT

Chapter 1: Introduction 17NOTE: An administrator may modify the menu options and commands shown in Table 1.12 so that you may be presented wit

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18 MergePoint 5224/5240 Service Processor Manager User Guidessh command line formatThe general format of the ssh command line is shown in the f

Chapter 1: Introduction 19% ssh -t root:@192.168.44.111 rmenushDial-in AccessAuthorized users can dial into the MergePoint 5224/5240 SP manage

20 MergePoint 5224/5240 Service Processor Manager User GuideInformation Users Need Users need to obtain the following information from the Merg

21CHAPTER2Accessing the MergePoint 5224/5240 Appliance and Target DevicesThe following topics describe how to access the MergePoint 5224/5240 SP manag

22 MergePoint 5224/5240 Service Processor Manager User GuideTo access the MergePoint 5224/5240 SP manager console:1. If you are using a termina

Chapter 2: Accessing the MergePoint 5224/5240 Appliance and Target Devices 23Figure 2.1: Device Access MenuAfter a target device is selected,

24 MergePoint 5224/5240 Service Processor Manager User GuideAccessing the Console of a Target DeviceChapter 3 tells how to access an SP or devi

Chapter 2: Accessing the MergePoint 5224/5240 Appliance and Target Devices 253. If you have connected to the MergePoint 5224/5240 SP manager c

26 MergePoint 5224/5240 Service Processor Manager User GuideTo use OpenSSH on a Linux workstation to create an SSH tunnel: 1. If the workstatio

Chapter 2: Accessing the MergePoint 5224/5240 Appliance and Target Devices 27Creating a VPN TunnelThe authorized user creates a VPN tunnel usi

InstructionsThis symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literatur

28 MergePoint 5224/5240 Service Processor Manager User GuideAn authorized user can enable native IP access in one of the following two ways:• I

Chapter 2: Accessing the MergePoint 5224/5240 Appliance and Target Devices 29...If the user needs to communicate with target devices on two se

30 MergePoint 5224/5240 Service Processor Manager User GuideCreating IPSec VPN connectionsFor an IPSec VPN connection, the following authentica

Chapter 2: Accessing the MergePoint 5224/5240 Appliance and Target Devices 31To enable native IP access through an IPSec VPN tunnel:NOTE: The

32 MergePoint 5224/5240 Service Processor Manager User Guide2. Set up one of the following types of static routes to enable VPN connections:• A

Chapter 2: Accessing the MergePoint 5224/5240 Appliance and Target Devices 33To access a native management application (from an SP):If the man

34 MergePoint 5224/5240 Service Processor Manager User GuideEach OTP user needs a local user account on the MergePoint 5224/5240 SP manager, mu

35CHAPTER3Web Manager for All UsersThe following sections describe how all types of users (authorized and administrative) can use the Web Manager to a

36 MergePoint 5224/5240 Service Processor Manager User GuidePrerequisites for Using the Web ManagerThis section describes the required browsers

Chapter 3: Web Manager for All Users 37The Java applets rely on the Java plug-in being installed on the workstation and registered with the br

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38 MergePoint 5224/5240 Service Processor Manager User GuideFigure 3.1: Web Manager Login ScreenSee Power Management Options on page 19 for mor

Chapter 3: Web Manager for All Users 39Features of Regular Users’ WindowsFigure 3.2 shows features of the Web Manager that appear when regular

40 MergePoint 5224/5240 Service Processor Manager User Guide• Links to the management features the user is allowed to access on that target dev

Chapter 3: Web Manager for All Users 41Accessing a Target Device’s ConsoleClicking the Device Console link on the Target devices screen launch

42 MergePoint 5224/5240 Service Processor Manager User GuideTo manage a server’s power through its SP (Web Manager):1. Log into the Web Manager

Chapter 3: Web Manager for All Users 43Users can bring up multiple instances of the sensor plotter page and view different sensors in differen

44 MergePoint 5224/5240 Service Processor Manager User GuideViewing and Clearing Event LogsClicking the Event Log button on the Target devices

Chapter 3: Web Manager for All Users 45Accessing Native Features on a Target DeviceAs mentioned in Access to native features on a target devic

46 MergePoint 5224/5240 Service Processor Manager User GuideManaging Native IP Tasks for creating secure tunnels and obtaining native IP access

Chapter 3: Web Manager for All Users 473. If the VPN connection is made using PPTP, discover and use the IP address that is assigned on your w

iv MergePoint 5224/5240 Service Processor Manager User GuideChapter 2: Accessing the MergePoint 5224/5240 Appliance and Target Devices ... 21Ac

48 MergePoint 5224/5240 Service Processor Manager User GuideFigure 3.9: Direct Command: Connected and Go to DirectCommand InterfaceDirectComman

Chapter 3: Web Manager for All Users 49Go to DirectCommand Interface linkAfter all DirectCommand connections are terminated, the following occ

50 MergePoint 5224/5240 Service Processor Manager User GuidePPP adapter MergePoint5224/5240_PPTP_VPN... IP Address. . . . . . . . . . : 1

Chapter 3: Web Manager for All Users 51NOTE: The IP address is the one assigned to the public interface of the MergePoint 5224/5240 appliance.

52 MergePoint 5224/5240 Service Processor Manager User GuideFigure 3.12: User Menu When Connected to the ConsoleFor information about what the

Chapter 3: Web Manager for All Users 53Figure 3.13: AUX Port Not Configured Error MessageClicking the IPDU option on the Access menu when the

54 MergePoint 5224/5240 Service Processor Manager User GuideFigure 3.15: IPDU Access Failed Message from Outlets ManagerIf a regular user click

Chapter 3: Web Manager for All Users 55The name that appears on the screen is either the default s1, which is the port number of the AUX port

56 MergePoint 5224/5240 Service Processor Manager User GuideViewing IPDU informationWhen a regular user or administrative user selects Access -

Chapter 3: Web Manager for All Users 57To view IPDUs information:1. Log into the Web Manager.2. Click the IPDU option in the left menu. The IP

Table of Contents vAppendix A: MindTerm Applet Reference ...

58 MergePoint 5224/5240 Service Processor Manager User GuideConfiguring Your PasswordClicking the Password option on the Web Manager left menu

59AppendicesAppendix A: MindTerm Applet ReferenceMindTerm is an SSH client that includes an integrated xterm/vt100 terminal emulator and that runs as

60 MergePoint 5224/5240 Service Processor Manager User GuideFigure A.1: Root Log into MindTerm Running an SSH Console Session MindTerm terminal

Appendices 61Figure A.2: Terminal Menu Table A.1: Console Session Terminal Menu Options 1st-level Option 2nd-level OptionDescriptionFile Sav

62 MergePoint 5224/5240 Service Processor Manager User GuideFile (continued) Exit (Ctrl+Shift+x) Closes the window without logging out. Closing

Appendices 63Settings (continued)Connection (continued) Security •Protocol• Host key type• Cipher•Mac• CompressionFeatures• X11 forward• Loca

64 MergePoint 5224/5240 Service Processor Manager User GuideUsing hotkeys during console sessionsMindTerm hotkeys have two components: an escap

Appendices 65the applet displays hotkey combinations that you can use to get help (^Ec?) or disconnect (^Ec.). The following table shows all

66 MergePoint 5224/5240 Service Processor Manager User GuideAppendix B: Technical SupportOur Technical Support staff is ready to assist you wit

67IndexAAC devices 19Add and route IPSec VPN option 28admin usercapabilities 4administrative usersaccessing the SP manager 4creating 4defined 4adminis

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68 MergePoint 5224/5240 Service Processor Manager User Guidecommandscycli 4ifconfig 28, 31, 47ipconfig 28, 31, 47ssh 15ssh management commandsc

Index 69GGSM PCMCIA card 19Hhost route 28HP iLO 7HTTPavailability as an access method 20port number to access 25security profiles’ control of

70 MergePoint 5224/5240 Service Processor Manager User GuideMergePoint 5224/5240 SP managercommand line access 15console, access by administrat

Index 71PPTPassigned MergePoint 5224/5240 SP manager IP address 29password 29service 14VPNconnections 27disabling when done 20routing requirem

72 MergePoint 5224/5240 Service Processor Manager User Guidespshelllist of devices 16–17submenumanagement commands 17device console management

Index 73VPN tunnelaccessing native SP/device features through 32creating with IPsec 30requirement for native IP access to a device 8WWeb Manag

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viiList of FiguresFigure 1.1: Secure Path to a Connected SP.....................3Fig