Avocent 5224, 5240 manual 1

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CHAPTER
1Introduction
All users and administrators need the introductory information in the sections listed below for
understanding how to use the MergePoint service processor (SP) manager:
•Supported Target Devices on page 2
•MergePoint 5224/5240 SP Manager’s Advantages for Target Device Management on page 2
•Web Manager on page 4
•Web Manager on page 4
•Types of Users on page 4
•Authentication on page 13
•Security Profiles’ Effects on Users’ Actions on page 14
•Options for Accessing the MergePoint 5224/5240 SP Manager, Managing User Passwords and
Managing IPDU Power Outlets and Target Devices on page 15
•Command Line Access Through Console Logins on page 15
•Accessing the MergePoint 5224/5240 SP Manager Console on page 16
•User Shell (rmenush) on page 16
•SP Shell (spshell) on page 17
•Using SSH Management Commands on page 17
•Dial-in Access on page 19
•Power Management Options on page 19
•Information Users Need on page 20