Master console

The master console is a serviceability focal point for SAN File System and other IBM® TotalStorage® products. For SAN File System, the master console provides the key infrastructure for the remote access (through a virtual private network (VPN) and service alert features.

The master console is a software feature that includes the following software:
From the master console, you can access the following components: Typically, you use the master console to access the SAN File System console or the administrative command-line interface as well as the storage engines. However, to perform service operations, you can attach a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to an engine if necessary.

Using the remote access feature, you can initiate a VPN connection to allow a support engineer to remotely access the master console. You can monitor that access and disconnect the session at any time.

Parent topic: Concepts

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