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NOTE: If management commands do not work with a target device, the administrator may need to configure and
assign a new target device type, by following the instructions under Configuring target device types and
command templates on page 169.
Configuring new target device types
When adding a new target device, an administrator should follow the procedure under To find out if
an existing command template works with a new target device: on page 178 to see if one of the
default command templates works with the new target device. If not, an administrative user can use
the Web Manager as described in Configuring Target Device Types on page 80 or the cli utility to
either modify an existing device type or create a new device type.
Description A description that helps identify the target device, such as IBM xSeries 306
RSA II.
Authentication type The authentication method to be used whenever a user accesses the target
device. Can be different from the authentication method used for the SP
manager, unless SSH tunneling is used to create a secure path for users who
are authorized for native IP access. When an SSH tunnel is used, the SP
manager and the target device must be using the same authorization
method. See MergePoint 5224/5240 SP Manager Authentication Options on
page 22. See also Table 4.1 on page 22 for a detailed list of authentication
types supported for target devices.
Multisession Configures whether or not multiple sessions are allowed for the target device
when SoL access is used.
Table 4.15: Target Device Configuration Parameters (Continued)
Parameter Description
Table 4.16: Values for Configuring Target Device Types
Parameters Values Notes
Protocol • none
•sh
• telnet
•ipmi
Protocol used for communications
between the SP manager and target
devices. Default = telnet.
Family • iLO
• RSA II
• DRAC
•IPMI 1.5
•IPMI 2.0
•ALOM
• device console
•custom 1
•custom 2
•custom3
Only assign one of the custom N
families to a target device if a new
Expect script has been created using
one of the custom names (How
administrators create new Expect
scripts is described in Appendix C.)
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