User's Manual

the RSA Authentication Manager, but is located on the Rack Power Manager software
client machine.) Then, click Next.
The sdconf.rec file will be uploaded from the Rack Power Manager software client to
the Rack Power Manager server. This file will be used as the initial RSA configuration
file for all Rack Power Manager software servers.
If some Rack Power Manager servers require a different configuration, a different
sdconf.rec file must be configured. Additionally, some installations may require an
advanced option file (sdopts.rec) for load balancing. You may specify these files using
the procedure to change settings for the RSA SecurID external authentication service.
7. The Establish Connection with Authentication Service window will open briefly. If the
external authentication service is added successfully, the Completed Successful window
will open.
Click Finish. The User Authentication Services window will open with the new service listed.
After the service is added, one or more RSA user accounts must be added to the Rack Power
Manager software.
NOTE: The node secret file for the server will not be created until the first RSA user logs into the Rack Power
Manager software.
To change settings for the RSA SecurID external authentication service:
1. Click the Users tab.
2. Click Authentication Services in the top navigation bar. The User Authentication Services
window will open.
3. Click on the name of the SecurID service.
4. Click Connection in the side navigation bar. The Authentication Service Connection
Settings window will open.
5. To change the name of the service:
a. Type a 1-64 character name in the Service Name field.
b. Click Save.
c. If that is the only change you are entering, click Close. Otherwise, continue with the
next steps.
6. To clear the RSA SecurID node secret for one or more Rack Power Manager servers:
a. Click the checkbox to the left of the server name. To select all Rack Power Manager
servers on the page, click the checkbox to the left of RPM Server at the top of the list.
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