Avocent MergePoint 5200 User manual

Secure, Remote Server Management Using Service Processors
The MergePoint service processor (SP) managers support multiple industry management
standards and bring simplicity to the data center by streamlining and consolidating the
management of servers with SP technologies. This is achieved by leveraging service processor
technologies from Dell, HP, IBM, Sun, Fujitsu Siemens, and the Intelligent Platform Management
Interface (IPMI, versions 1.5 and 2.0).
The MergePoint appliances provide secure Serial over LAN (SoL) console access, power control
and server hardware monitoring, and support DirectCommand which enables transparent,
secure access to the SP’s native interface, along with IPMI provisioning and SP auto discovery.
When used in conjunction with DSView® 3 centralized management software, the MergePoint
appliance consolidates server access and control into one secure, out-of-band platform for simpler
management of disparate and dispersed IT equipment in data centers and remote offices.
The appliances can be accessed directly from a feature-rich Web user interface or a standard
command line interface that leverage the Systems Management Architecture for Server Hardware
Command Line Protocol (SMASH CLP), Web Services for Management (WS-MAN ) that allows
a common method for systems to remotely access devices and to exchange management
information; and Common Information Model object manager (CIMOM) that uses an information
model with standardized management information to abstract, organize and communicate details
about the managed device consistently between systems. SMASH, WS-MAN and CIMOM* are
standards defined by the Distributed Management Task Force (DMTF). These provide a single
command line interface to manage servers from multiple manufacturers, simplifying management
and streamlining interoperability while providing scripting and automation capabilities.
The MergePoint appliances not only make it easier to leverage SP features, but also enhance
SP added functionality. For example, the SoL feature complements the continuous data logging
capabilities, resulting in additional security and auditing. The appliances allow enterprise-class
authentication, authorization, and auditing (AAA) security and encryption, and extend this
functionality to all servers.
Also, simultaneous power control of multiple servers boosts the already existing power control
capabilities of SPs, including graceful shutdown support for IPMI. These features allow the user to
completely unleash the power of SP technologies.
The MergePoint appliances also ease the deployment and management of these technologies.
With easy-to-use IPMI provisioning capabilities and an auto-discovery mechanism for server
management technologies within the network, the MergePoint 5300 series appliances are ideal
for enterprise data centers as well as for high performance computing (HPC) and other clustering
environments.
*Support only in 53XX models
MergePoint Applications
Logical consolidation of service
processors (5200/5300)
Physical consolidation of service
processors (5224/5240:5324/5340)
IPMI provisioning and management
Integration of service processors into
management framework
Remote power control for servers
without power distribution units
(PDUs)
Benefits
Single console for multiple service
processor types
Server access for deployment,
management and troubleshooting
Ability to control multiple servers
simultaneously
Simplified management via
standards-based interfaces (SMASH
CLP)
Logging and auditing of service
processor activity
Compatible with next generation
network standards – IPV6
Enhanced service processor
support: Dell 10G (DRAC/MC),
HP-c7000 blade servers
MergePoint®Service Processor Managers

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Features
Service Processor Support
IPMI 1.5 (incl. nonstandardSoL support), IPMI 2.0
HP® integrated Lights Out (iLO, iLO2) HP IPMI, HP Blade System
Dell® Remote Access Cards (DRAC III, 4, 5), DELL BladeCenter DRAC MC, DELL 10G
FSC iRMC, iRMC S2
IBM® RSA (RSA II), IBM BladeCenter
Sun® ALOM, Sun ILOM, Sun eLOM
Server Management
Console access via SoL
Console data logging (local, NFS, Syslog)
Power on/off/cycle/status support
Graceful shutdown support (IPMI only)
Group execution of functions
System event logs (SEL)
Hardware environmental sensors
Alert management
Platform event traps (PET)
Integrated support for Microsoft® Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and Virtual Network Computing
Service Processor Management
IPMI provisioning
Service processor auto discovery
User Interface
Embedded Web interface
Standards-based command line interface (SMASH CLP)
Single, consolidated Web interface with DSView 3 software integration
SSH device management command options
Part Number Description
Ordering Details
MergePoint 5200/5300 appliance
MGP5200-XXX IPMI/DRAC/iLO appliance, includes initial 64 target licenses (max. 256 target licenses
per appliance
MGP5300-XXX IPMI/DRAC/iLO appliance, includes initial 64 target licenses (max. 256 target licenses
per appliance
Software for 5200/5300
MGPUG-64
MGPUG-128
Additional 64 target licenses
Additional 128 target licenses
MergePoint 5224/5324:5240/5340 appliances
MGP5224SAC-XXX
MGP5240SAC-XXX
MGP5224DAC-XXX
MGP5240DAC-XXX
MGP5224DDC
MGP5240DDC
MGP5324SAC-XXX
MGP5340SAC-XXX
MGP5324DAC-XXX
MGP5340DAC-XXX
MGP5324DDC
MGP5340DDC
MergePoint 5224 SAC, 24-port, single AC power
MergePoint 5240 SAC, 40-port, single AC power
MergePoint 5224 DAC, 24-port, dual AC power
MergePoint 5240 DAC, 40-port, dual AC power
MergePoint 5224 DDC, 24-port, dual DC power
MergePoint 5240 DDC, 40-port, dual DC power
MergePoint 5324 SAC, 24-port, single AC power
MergePoint 5340 SAC, 40-port, single AC power
MergePoint 5324 DAC, 24-port, dual AC power
MergePoint 5340 DAC, 40-port, dual AC power
MergePoint 5324 DDC, 24-port, dual DC power
MergePoint 5340 DDC, 40-port, dual DC power
Software for 5224/5324:5240/5340
MGPUG-20 MergePoint 5324/5340, 20-target add-on license
For country-specific availability, please contact an Avocent sales representative.
Specifications
5200/5300
Mechanical
Size: 1.7 in. (4.3 cm)H, 16.8 in.
(42.7 cm)W, 14 in. (35.6 cm)D
Weight: 13 lbs (5.9 Kg)
Environmental
Operating Temperature: 32 to 95 F (0 to 35 C)
Storage Temperature: -31 to 158 F (-35 to 70 C)
Humidity: 10 to 90% non-condensing
Power
Power: 260 W universal
Interfaces
2x 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 1x RS-232 serial
console port
Approved Agency
FCC Class B, EN 60950/IEC 60950, UL Listed
(USA), CUL Listed (Canada), TUV Certified
(Germany), CE Marking (Europe)
5224/5240:5324/5340
Mechanical
Size: 1.75 in. (4.45 cm)H, 17 in.
(43.18 cm)W, 12 in. (30 cm)D
Weight: 9 lbs (4 Kg)
Environmental
Operating Temperature: 50 to 122 F (10 to 50 C)
Storage Temperature: -40 to 185 F (-35 to 85 C)
Humidity: 5 to 90% non-condensing
Power
Power: Universal AC, single or dual 100–240 VAC,
50/60 Hz, 1.4 A max. dual DC, 36–75 VDC, max.
input current 5 A
Interfaces
24/40 x 10/100BT RJ-45 server
Ethernet interfaces on RJ-45, 1 RS-232 serial
console on RJ-45, 1 RS-232 serial port on
RJ-45 for power manager or external modem,
1 10/100/1000BT primary user Ethernet on
RJ-45, 1 10/100BT secondary user Ethernet
on RJ-45 (with failover support for primary
interface)
Approved Agency
FCC Class B, EN 60950/IEC 60950, UL Listed
(USA), CUL Listed (Canada), TUV Certified
(Germany), CE Marking (Europe)
iRMC-
Enabled
Servers
RSA II-
Enabled
Servers
HP iLO-
Enabled
Servers
IBM
Blade Center
-
Enabled
Servers
IPMI-
Enabled
Servers
Dell DRAC-
Enabled
Servers
Internet
Internet
Local
Administrator Remote
Administrator
m
Adm
Adm
Adm
ini
s
Centralized Management
DSView 3 software
SUN ILOM/ALOM
Enabled
Servers
Power
Console
Data logging
Events
MergePoint 5300
Appliance
RSB
Enabled
Servers