4DSView 3 Software Installer/User Guide

Proactive Network Security with NetClarity Auditor Enterprise

Integrate NetClarity Auditor Enterprise with the DSView 3 software and manage one or more Auditor appliances to alert, block and correct critical IT security and compliance problems in your data center and entire enterprise network. Visit www.netclarity.net for ordering information.

Avocent DSView 3 Connector for HP® Software

The DSView 3 Connector for HP Software extends the capabilities of HP Software Network Node Manager (NNM) and Operations for Windows (OVOW). Seamless access and control allows critical management functions for dispersed IT environments. Out of band connectivity offers solutions for lights out data centers and ensures quick and efficient troubleshooting and repair from the HP console.

Supported Units

For management functions, the DSView 3 software client uses HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol with SSL encryption) to send a request to the DSView 3 server, which then sends a command to the managed appliance. The appliance then performs the requested function.

The DSView 3 software supports the managed appliances listed in this section. Other appliances may be supported by plug-ins; see the Avocent web site, www.avocent.com, for a list of plug-ins that may currently ship with the DSView 3 software and/or that can be added to the DSView 3 software. See Plug-inson page 349 for information about adding and managing plug-ins in the DSView 3 software system.

Cyclades® ACS advanced console server

ACS advanced console servers allow users to access serially attached devices over a standard TCP/ IP connection using the Avocent Telnet Viewer, a third party Telnet viewer or a Secure Shell (SSH) client. These serial sessions can be shared among multiple users across multiple DSView 3 servers. For more information, see the ACS console server plug-in documentation.

DSView 3 Mobile software

DSView 3 Mobile software plug-in extends DSView 3 data center solutions to enable management of Windows servers from a handheld device. Licenses may be required; see your Avocent representative or www.avocent.com for more information.

LANDesk® Server Manager

The DSView 3 management software plug-in for LANDesk Server Manager allows you to access the LANDesk Server Manager and its target devices from within the DSView 3 software. This integrated system provides complete life cycle and systems management for multiplatform server infrastructures. Use the browser-based software to manage server performance and availability, and launch sessions to target devices from a single point of access.

LANDesk Server Manager supports rack-mounted and blade servers with low-impact services that let users choose the level of management coverage – from device discovery to extended

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Avocent SPC420 Supported Units, Cyclades ACS advanced console server, DSView 3 Mobile software LANDesk Server Manager