Note: An out-of-band server can be configured at the Global or Network Level.

To access the Global level set up,

  1. In the menu bar, select Tools -> System Administration. The System Administration window opens.

  2. In the navigation pane, expand the Global, then the Access folders.

  3. Click Out-of-Band Servers . The Global Out-of-Band Servers window opens in the right pane.

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To add an Out-of-Band Server,

  1. Click Add. The Add Out-of-Band Server window opens.  

    The following fields are available.  Note that the required fields are identified by an asterisk (*).  

  2. Complete the setup of the out-of-band server options, as needed.

  3. When finished, click OK. The Add Out-of-Band Server window closes.

Field

Description

Server Name

The name of the server being used for out-of-band access

Server Type

The type of server being used. Current options:   - Modem Pool Settings   - Terminal Settings

Modem Pool Settings

Based on the selected server type, the available fields are:

Mechanism:

Telnet or SSH

IP Address:

IP address used for connection

Port:

The Modem Pool Requires Authentication check box should only be used if you have configured a User name and Password access security in Shared Credentials.

You can also select from the listing of Shared Credentials using the drop-down arrow to see the list.

The configured out-of-band server is listed in the Out-of-Band Server window.