User guide

Exit Code Definition
1 Unexpected output from service processor/device, or another error in an protocol (such as time-out)
3 Failed to connect with service processor
4 Host identification failed (only for connection through SSH)
5 User verification failed
6 Command template not found
7 Some necessary information not found in command template
10 Invalid argument
11 Action not supported
Creating a profile
Profiles are introduced in Managing SP Profiles (Admin users only) on page 41.
Configuring command templates
When adding a new SP that needs a template, the administrator must perform the following
actions:
• Test whether the SP is compatible with the applicable default command template.
• If communications cannot be established with the new SP using a default command
template, use the sptemplate utility to create and test a new command template after
making any needed changes to the commands that manage communications between the SP
and the MergePoint SP manager.
• If a new template cannot be made to work, create a custom Expect script to handle the
SP’s requirements.
When one of the command templates is modified by an administrator, it applies to all SPs that
use the template. Create a new template using the web interface when you do not wish to
overwrite one of the defaults.
To find out if an existing command template works with a new SP:
1. Assign the SP the appropriate profile and the associated default command template for the
profile.
2. Try to run power management commands on the SP.
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