Benutzerhandbuch für Avocent 5240

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• Introduction

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  • Supported Target Devices

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  • MergePoint 5224/5240 SP Manager’s Advantages for Target Device Management

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  • Web Manager

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  • Types of Users

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    • SP console management option

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    • Device console (SoL) management option

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    • Event log (SEL) management option

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    • Access to native features on a target device

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    • DirectCommand requirements

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    • Native IP requirements

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    • Power management options

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    • Reset commands

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    • Sensor management options

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  • Authentication

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  • Security Profiles’ Effects on Users’ Actions

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  • Options for Accessing the MergePoint 5224/5240 SP Manager, Managing User Passwords and Managing IPDU Power Outlets and Target Devices

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  • Command Line Access Through Console Logins

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  • Accessing the MergePoint 5224/5240 SP Manager Console

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  • User Shell (rmenush)

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  • SP Shell (spshell)

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  • Using SSH Management Commands

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    • ssh command line format

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    • Management commands for use with the ssh command

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  • Dial-in Access

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  • Power Management Options

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  • Information Users Need

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• Accessing the MergePoint 5224/ 5240 Appliance and Target Devices

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  • Accessing the MergePoint 5224/5240 SP Manager’s Console

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    • To access the MergePoint 5224/5240 SP manager console:

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  • Accessing Management Features From the User Shell Menu

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  • Accessing the Console of a Target Device

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    • To use an ssh command to connect directly to a device’s or SP’s console:

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    • To use the MergePoint 5224/5240 SP manager console menus to access management options:

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    • To exit from a console session:

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  • Creating an SSH Tunnel

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    • To use OpenSSH on a Linux workstation to create an SSH tunnel:

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    • To use PuTTY on a Windows PC to create an SSH tunnel to a target device:

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    • To bring up a native web application after an SSH tunnel exists:

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  • Creating a VPN Tunnel

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    • Routing requirements for VPN connections

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    • Summary of VPN-related requirements for native IP access

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    • Creating IPSec VPN connections

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      • To create an IPSec VPN tunnel:

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      • To enable native IP access through an IPSec VPN tunnel:

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    • Creating PPTP VPN connections

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      • To create a PPTP VPN tunnel:

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      • To enable native IP access through a PPTP VPN tunnel:

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    • Accessing native features of an SP when a VPN tunnel exists

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      • To access a native web application (Web Manager):

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      • To access a native web application (from a remote browser):

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      • To access a native web application (using the ssh command):

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      • To access a native management application that resides on your workstation:

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      • To access a native management application (from an SP):

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  • Obtaining and Using One Time Passwords for Dial-ins

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    • To generate an OTP when prompted at dial-in:

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• Web Manager for All Users

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  • Prerequisites for Using the Web Manager

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  • Requirements for Java Plug-In Availability

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  • Logging Into the Web Manager for Regular Users

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    • To log into the Web Manager:

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  • Features of Regular Users’ Windows

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  • Using the Target Devices Screen

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  • Accessing a Service Processor’s Console

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    • To connect to an SP’s console (Web Manager):

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  • Accessing a Target Device’s Console

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    • To connect to a device’s SoL console (Web Manager):

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  • Managing Power Through a Service Processor

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    • To manage a server’s power through its SP (Web Manager):

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  • Viewing Sensor Data

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    • To view a server’s sensor data from an SP (Web Manager):

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  • Viewing and Clearing Event Logs

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    • To view or clear event logs:

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  • Accessing Native Features on a Target Device

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    • Managing Native IP

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      • To enable access to Native IP on a target device (Web Manager):

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    • Managing DirectCommand connections

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      • To use DirectCommand to gain native web access to a target device (Web Manager):

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    • Creating VPN connections for Native IP access

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      • To create a PPTP VPN connection profile on Windows:

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  • Accessing the MergePoint 5224/5240 SP Manager Console (Web Manager)

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    • To access the MergePoint 5224/5240 appliance’s console (Web Manager):

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  • Managing Power Outlets on a Connected IPDU

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    • Using the Outlets Manager tab to power up and down and check power status

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      • To manage power outlets on a connected IPDU:

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    • Viewing IPDU information

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      • To view IPDUs information:

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    • Using the Software Upgrade screen to view the IPDU’s current software version

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  • Configuring Your Password

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    • To change your password:

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• Appendices

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  • Appendix A: MindTerm Applet Reference

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    • Java plug-in requirements for MindTerm

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    • Customizing MindTerm

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    • Example MindTerm window

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    • MindTerm terminal menu options

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    • Using hotkeys during console sessions

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  • Appendix B: Technical Support

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    • To resolve an issue:

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  • Index

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