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), Sun® Advanced Lights Out Management (ALOM), Sun® Integrated Lights Out Management (ILOM), Fujitsu-Siemens integrated Remote Management Card (iRMC) and IBM BladeCenter.

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 along with IPMI provisioning and SP auto discovery. 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.

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
SoL, Power control, hardware monitoring and alerts	Complete, full-featured remote server management
SoL with data logging	Better auditing, faster troubleshooting
Strong security features (AAA, granular ACLs, data logging)	Easier compliance with internal security policies, integration with existing security systems
Group execution of commands	Control your infrastructure as a whole
Consistent, scriptable command line (SMASH CLP)	Reduces script changes/errors, training on new commands
Rich SSH command options for scriptable device mgmt	Easier automation, scripting, integration with existing management procedures
IPMI provisioning	Faster, easier IPMI deployment
Service processor auto discovery	Better use of existing (already paid for) server management capabilities
Auto discovery and configuration of DHCP-enabled SPs	Simpler deployment of new SPs
Physical consolidation of SPs (5224/5240 only)	Ethernet port and IP address savings, superior security
DirectCommand – direct access to SP’s native UI	Access to familiar SP UI and all of its features without impact on security
SP autologin and direct access to vKVM and vMedia functions	Ease of use and access to SP functions
RDP and VNC support for integrated server GUI	Full server management coverage from one user interface

Specifications

Mechanical
Height	1.75 in. (4.45 cm)
Width	17 in. (43.18 cm)
Depth	12 in. (30 cm)
Weight	9 lb. (4 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 (incl. non-standard SoL support) IPMI 2.0 HP integrated Lights Out (iLO, iLO2) Dell Remote Access Cards (DRAC III, 4, 5) FSC iRMC IBM RSA (RSA II) IBM BladeCenter Sun ALOM Sun ILOM
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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Ordering Details

Description	Part Number	Price
MergePoint 5224 SAC, 24 port, single AC power	MGP5224SAC-XXX*	Call for Pricing
MergePoint 5240 SAC, 40-port, single AC power	MGP5240SAC-XXX*	Call for Pricing
MergePoint 5224 DAC, 24-port, dual AC power	MGP5224DAC-XXX*	Call for Pricing
MergePoint 5240 DAC, 40-port, dual AC power	MGP5240DAC-XXX*	Call for Pricing
MergePoint 5224 DDC, 24-port, dual DC power	MGP5224DDC	Call for Pricing
MergePoint 5240 DDC, 40-port, dual DC power	MGP5240DDC	Call for Pricing
Software
Description	Part Number	Price
MergePoint 5224/5240, 20-target add-on license	MGPUG-20	Call for Pricing

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