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Administration Introduction
An administrator configures the MergePoint 5224/5240 SP manager after installation to set up user
authorizations and authentication, and to control access to target devices. An administrator also
performs maintenance activities such as upgrading the firmware.
DSView 3 management software, which provides a single interface for controlling multiple
appliances, may be purchased separately and installed on a DSView 3 management
software server.
After initial installation and configuration, administration is usually performed remotely either
through the Web Manager or through DSView 3 management software.
On standalone SP managers not managed by DSView 3 software, Web Manager administration can
be performed only by administrative users. Administrative users are those who either know the
password for the default admin user account or who have user accounts that are in the admin group.
Users access managed target devices either through the DSView 3 software, the SP manager’s Web
Manager or SSH. For more background information about types of users and types of access, see
the MergePoint 5224/5240 Service Processor Manager User Guide.
Overview of MergePoint 5224/5240 SP Manager Features
for Administrators
The MergePoint 5224/5240 SP manager mediates between authorized users (who may be either
local or remote users on the public network) and target devices that are connected to the SP
manager’s private Ethernet ports. Connected target devices are thereby isolated on a private
network that cannot be accessed except by going through the SP manager.
Communications between users and the SP manager and through the SP manager to target devices
are protected by SSH encryption. Communications between the SP manager and the target devices
are proxied and the potentially vulnerable protocols used by most SPs are not exposed on the
public network.
Administration of the SP manager is separate from management of the target devices. Multiple
authorized users can manage target devices while only administrators can configure access and
security on the SP manager.
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