BRANCH OFFICES
Q:I have servers at multiple sites. How do I use the Avocent DSR branch switches to provide access?
A:The DSR branch switches can be deployed wherever computers or servers are located. They connect to your network. Your technicians and administrators can access the attached devices directly from their desk.
Q:How does this branch office solution work with the DSView®software I have in my data center?
A:The DSR branch switches are part of the Avocent DS Series KVM over IP switching solution. The DSR branch switches are accessed using Avocent DSView management software. Users do not have to learn a new interface since they would use the same DSView software to access a server in the data center or in a remote office.
Q:Can the DSR branch switches provide access to other devices?
A:The DS Series has a wide variety of connection adaptors. Use the VT100 serial adaptor to access routers, DSUs or other networking devices.
Q:How do I get access if my network connection to a site is down?
A:The DSR branch switches have a port that can be connected to a modem. This provides access to the site when the IP connection is not working. By connecting the router or DSU to the DSR branch switch, you can diagnose WAN or server problems.
Q:Sometimes I need to cycle power to a device to reset it. How do I cycle power remotely?
A:The DSR branch switches have a power control port built into the appliance. By connecting this port to an Avocent SPC power control device, you can remotely check power starts and cycle power. This means no more calling someone at the location to explain which power switch they need to cycle.
Q:I use remote control software to manage my remote locations. How is this different?
A:The DSR branch switches connect to the keyboard, video and mouse port of the computer. Unlike remote control software, the DS Series products do not require a functioning operating system, network stack, or application to be running to access the computer. By connecting externally, a CTRL-
Q:Depending on my site, my link speeds can be different. How do the DSR switches handle different speeds?
A:The DSR branch switches use the Avocent Dambrackas Video CompressionTM (DVC) algorithm. It provides selections to reduce the number of colors, including a gray scale selection, to operate over a variety of link speeds including speeds of an analog modem.
Q: What are the differences between the branch switches?
A: | SWITCH | TARGET DEVICE | USERS |
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| DSR1021 | 8 | 1 local/1digital |
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| DSR1022 | 4 | 1 local/1digital |
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| DSR1024 | 1 | 1 local/1digital |
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