Avocent MergePoint 5340, MergePoint 5300, MergePoint 5224, MergePoint 5240, MergePoint 5324 Specification Sheet

MergePoint® Service Processor Managers

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 offi ces.

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 defi ned 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.

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)

Benefi ts

 Single console for multiple service

processor types
 Server access for deployment,

management and troubleshooting
 Ability to control multiple servers

simultaneously
 Simplifi ed 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

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

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Ordering Details

MergePoint 5200/5300 appliance

MGP5200-XXX IPMI/DRAC/iLO appliance, includes initial 64 target licenses (max. 256 target licenses

MGP5300-XXX IPMI/DRAC/iLO appliance, includes initial 64 target licenses (max. 256 target licenses

Software for 5200/5300

MGPUG-64
MGPUG-128

per appliance

per appliance

Additional 64 target licenses
Additional 128 target licenses

Specifi cations

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

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-specifi c availability, please contact an Avocent sales representative.

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

Centralized Management

DSView 3 software

Internet

MergePoint 5300

Appliance

Power
Console
Data logging
Events

RSB

Enabled

Servers

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 Certifi ed
(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 Certifi ed
(Germany), CE Marking (Europe)

Local
Administrator

Dell DRAC-

Enabled

Servers

RSA II-

Enabled

Servers

IPMI-

nabled

E

Se

Internet

rvers

IBM

Blade Center

Enabled

Servers

Remote

Administrator

HP iLO-

Enabled

Servers

-

SUN ILOM/ALOM

En

Servers

abled

iRMC-

Enabled

ervers

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