Avocent MergePoint 5224 User manual

MergePoint 5224/5240
Service Processor Manager
TM
Innovative Solution for Service Processor Management
The MergePoint™ 5224/5240 service processor (SP) managers simplify management of servers
with SP technologies by consolidating IP connections, user access and server health
information. With multiple Ethernet ports, the MergePoint 5224/5240 appliances connect
point-to-point with Ethernet-based service processors, such as HP®Integrated Lights-Out (iLO),
Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI, versions 1.5 and 2.0), Dell®Remote Access
Card (DRAC), IBM®Remote Supervisor Adapter II (RSA II) and Sun®Advanced Lights Out
Management (ALOM).
By consolidating SP Ethernet ports, the MergePoint 5224/5240 SP managers require only one
external IP address and Ethernet switch port for all connected devices, significantly reducing
deployment costs associated with SPs. By isolating and protecting the connected SPs from the
external production network, the MergePoint 5224/5240 appliances provide secure and efficient
rack-level management with seamless integration into the management infrastructure.
As part of the MergePoint 5200 series of SP managers, the MergePoint 5224/5240 appliances
provide secure Serial over LAN (SoL), power control, hardware monitoring and the new
DirectCommand feature, which enables transparent, secure access to the SP’s native interface.
When used in conjunction with DSView®3 management software, the MergePoint 5224/5240
appliances provide essential server coverage, which complements the overall management
infrastructure.
The MergePoint 5224/5240 appliances allow enterprise-class authentication, authorization and
auditing (AAA) security and encryption, and extend this functionality to all servers. Other
standard features include data logging, event detection and notification, SNMP proxy, graphing
and alarms for sensors and shared access to management ports.
Applications
•Server and cluster management
•Secure, cost-effective SP deployment
with minimum use of production Ethernet
ports
•Physical consolidation of SPs (IPMI,
DRAC, iLO, RSA, ALOM)
•Integration of SPs into the management
framework
Benefits
•Ethernet port and IP address savings and
superior security when deploying SPs
•Consolidated server management
regardless of the SP type
•Complete, full-featured remote server
management from a single user interface
•Better auditing, faster troubleshooting
•Direct, transparent and secure access to
native service processor Web interfaces
Centralized Management
DSView 3 Software
Remote Administrator
Local Administrator

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Copyright © 2007. Avocent Corporation. All rights reserved.
0207-MGP5224/5240-DS
Hardware Specifications
CPU: Freescale Power QUICC III @ 633 MHz
Memory: 256 MB DDRAM/128 MB compact flash
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)
Dual 32-bit PC card slots for expansion cards
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
Operating Temperature: 50°F to 122°F (10° to 50°C)
Storage Temperature: –40°F to 185°F (–40°C to 85°C)
Humidity: 5% to 90% noncondensing
Dimensions:
(WxDxH) 22 x 19.5 x 6.9 in.
(55.9 x 49.5 x 17.5 cm)
Weight: 15 lb (6.8 kg)
Enclosure: Steel
Supported Hardware:
SP support IPMI 1.5, 2.0; DRAC III; iLO, iLO 2; RSA II, ALOM
Certifications: FCC Part 15 Class A
CE: EN55022 Class A and EN55024 Class A
CSA
C-Tick
ICES-T03
Part Number Model Description
MGP5224SAC-001 MergePoint 5224 SAC 24-port SP manager, single
AC power
MGP5240SAC-001 MergePoint 5240 SAC 40-port SP manager, single
AC power
MGP5224DAC-001 MergePoint 5224 DAC 24-port SP manager, dual
AC power
MGP5240DAC-001 MergePoint 5240 DAC 40-port SP manager, dual
AC power
MGP5224DDC MergePoint 5224 DDC 24-port SP manager, dual
DC power
MGP5240DDC MergePoint 5240 DDC 40-port SP manager, dual
DC power
MGPUG-20 MergePoint 5224/5240 20-target add-on license
Features
Server Management
•Physical consolidation of service processors
•SoL, power control, hardware monitoring and alerts
•SoL with data logging
•Event and alert management
Service Processor Management
•Serial console over LAN
•DirectCommand – direct access to native SP Web interfaces
•Support for remote KVM and Virtual Media from SP (through DirectCommand)
•Granular access control to power, sensors, console, event logs and
DirectCommand functions
•DHCP for dynamic IP address assignment
•Ability to create custom SP profiles to interact with unsupported SPs
Security
•SSHv1 and SSHv2
•Local, RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, NIS, Active Directory, SMB and Kerberos
authentication
•Token-based strong authentication (RSA SecurID)
•Local fallback user authentication (remote failure)
•Group authorization from authentication servers
•System event logs
User Interface
•Web Management Interface (HTTP/HTTPS)
•Configuration wizard for first-time Web users
•Command line interface
•SSH commands for device management
•SNMP proxy
•Security profiles for quick settings of the security features
•NTP for time server synchronization
•Integration with DSView 3 management software
•Optional integrated power management with Cyclades®PM intelligent power
distribution unit (IPDU)
•Supports service processor management software from most server vendors
Upgrades
•Upgrades available on FTP site
•Flash upgradeable
•TFTP support for network boot