Avocent 5224 User Manual
Chapter 1: Introduction 13
The sensor management options are only available for managed servers with SPs.
Authentication
Anyone accessing the MergePoint 5224/5240 SP manager must log in by entering a username and
password. Controlling access by requiring users to enter names and passwords is called
authentication. The usernames and passwords entered during login attempts are checked against a
database. Access is denied if the username or password is not valid.
password. Controlling access by requiring users to enter names and passwords is called
authentication. The usernames and passwords entered during login attempts are checked against a
database. Access is denied if the username or password is not valid.
The password database being checked can reside either locally (on the MergePoint 5224/5240 SP
manager) or on an authentication server on the network.
manager) or on an authentication server on the network.
The user is required to enter a username and password in the following cases:
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When logging into the MergePoint 5224/5240 SP manager.
The authentication method chosen for the MergePoint 5224/5240 SP manager is used for all
access through Telnet, SSH or the Web Manager. By default, logins to the MergePoint 5224/
5240 SP manager use local authentication.
access through Telnet, SSH or the Web Manager. By default, logins to the MergePoint 5224/
5240 SP manager use local authentication.
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When accessing an SP or other target device.
Users may be required to enter different usernames and passwords when accessing the MergePoint
5224/5240 SP manager than when accessing a target device.
5224/5240 SP manager than when accessing a target device.
Table 1.10: Sensor Management Options
Method
Command or Option
Web Manager
Sensors
spshell menu in the MergePoint 5224/5240 SP
manager console
manager console
sensors
ssh command
sensors