Introduction

system administrator can be granted read-only permission as well. No other users can access the command line interface.

Ways of Accessing the Digi CM: Overview

There are four ways to access the ports on the Digi CM:

Web Interface

Port Access Menu

Direct Port Access

Custom Menus

Web Interface Access Menu

The web interface menu provides easy and convenient access to ports. All users can access the menu by entering the Digi CM IP address or host name in a web browser’s URL window. You will only be able to see the ports that you are allowed to access.

To access a port from the web interface, do the following:

1.Access the web interface.

2.Click Serial port > Connection.

The P (Power) column allows you to control power of the attached devices, if a Remote Power Management unit is attached and you have appropriate rights.

The M (Manage) column offers web based management for Windows Server 2003, Remote Power Management units or Rackable Systems Management Card.

The “# of User” column shows how many users are actually connected to the port and the username of the read/write user.

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Digi manual Ways of Accessing the Digi CM Overview, Web Interface Access Menu, Click Serial port Connection