Avocent 5240 - Manual (Page 13)

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C H A P T E R
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Introduction
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