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 5224/5240appliances 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.
MergePoint 5224/5240 Quick Facts
Provides Serial over LAN, power control, hardware monitoring and DirectCommand, a feature that enables transparent, secure access to the service processor’s native interface
Consolidates IP connections, user access and server health information
Comprehensive security systems with local and remote authentication, authorization, auditing and encryption
Physical separation of service processor connections from public networks allowing server access to authorized users only
Manage HP iLO, IPMI 1.5, IPMI 2.0, Dell DRAC, IBM® RSA II, Sun® ALOM, blade servers and others
Features and Benefits
Feature
Benefit
Server Management
SoL, power control, hardware monitoring and alerts
Complete, full-featured remote server management from a single user interface
SoL with data logging
Better auditing, faster troubleshooting
Physical consolidation of service processors
Ethernet port and IP address savings, superior security
Strong enterprise security features (AAA, granular ACLs, data logging)
Easier compliance with internal security policies, integration with existing security systems
DirectCommand – direct access to SP’s native user interface
Access to familiar SP user interface and all of its features without impact on security
Event and alert management
Enables proactive response to server issues
Service Processor Management
Built-in DHCP server for dynamic IP address assignment to service processors
Simpler service processor deployment
User Interface
Single console for multiple service processor types
Consolidated server management regardless of the type of embedded management technologies in use
Embedded Web interface
Intuitive interface provides a shorter learning curve and faster product deployment
Consistent, scriptable command line interface
Reduces human error, simplifies training, automation and integration with other management tools
Rich SSH device management command options
Easier automation, scripting, integration with existing management procedures
Integration with DSView 3 management software
Provides a single user interface for management of the entire IT infrastructure
Specifications
Mechanical
Height
6.9 in. (17.5 cm)
Width
22 in. (55.9 cm)
Depth
19.5 in. (49.5 cm)
Weight
15 lb. (6.8 kg)
Environmental
Operating Temp
50°F to 122°F (10° to 50°C)
Storage Temp
–40°F to 185°F (–40°C to 85°C)
Humidity
5 to 90 percent noncondensing
Hardware
Service Processor Support
IPMI 1.5, IPMI 2.0, DRAC III, iLO, iLO 2; RSA II, ALOM
CPU
Free scale 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)
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
Standards
Approved Agency
FCC Part 15 Class A CE: EN55022 Class A and EN55024 Class A CSA, C-Tick, ICES-T03
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