Add/Configure Dial-In User

note.gif NOTE: Some features documented in this online help may not be available on your system's remote access controller (RAC).

The Add Dial-In User and Configure Dial-In User windows are identical. Use these windows to configure a Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) user who is allowed to establish a dial-in connection. See "RAC User Types" for information on the differences among dial-in users and other users.

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U=User; P=Power User; A=Administrator; NA=Not Applicable. For more details on user privilege levels, see "Privilege Levels in the Server Administrator GUI."

Add/Configure Dial-In User Controls

User Name Specifies or edits the dial-in PPP user name.

This name is the user name used by the initial caller. A dial-in (PPP) user is not a RAC user. Requiring a dial-in user name and password helps to ensure that the dial-in connection is allowed. When the RAC log-in screen appears over the dial-in connection, dial-in users are still prompted for their RAC user name and password. 

See the Add/Configure Remote Access Controller User window (accessed through the Users tab) for information on adding RAC users.

Password Specifies or edits the dial-in password for the current PPP user.
Callback Number Specifies or edits the session callback number.

The callback number is a number that the RAC calls back when contacted by this dial-in user. This feature enables you to ensure that even when the RAC is contacted by a valid dial-in user, the RAC disconnects and calls back to a known, secure management console. The RAC uses the Callback Number only when Authentication is set to Preset.
Callback Type Specifies whether you want the RAC to call back, and if so, specify how it should obtain the callback number that you want the RAC to call.

The values are:

  • None — When called, the RAC does not disconnect and call back; the connection stays active.

  • Preset — When called, the RAC disconnects and calls the number specified in Callback Number.

  • User Specified — When called, the RAC prompts the user for the callback number. The RAC then disconnects and calls the number the user specified.

Remove Deletes the current dial-in user.
Apply Changes Adds a new dial-in user or commits changes made to the current dial-in user.

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