Introduction : Types of Managed Devices

Types of Managed Devices
The connected device can be one of the following types:
This type of device includes servers that redirect their serial console output to dedicated Ethernet ports (which provide a type of access generally referred to as serial over LAN or  SoL).
A device with a dedicated Ethernet port that supports management access via Telnet, SSH, SNMP or by means of the OnBoard appliance’s native IP access capability
NOTE: The term device is used in this guide when referring to an SP, server or other connected device, unless otherwise stated.