Avocent SPC420 DSR switches, MergePoint 52xx service processor SP manager, Virtual environments

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performance analysis, security and configuration control. It enables enterprises to take inventory, provision, patch, monitor and instantly assess server health and ensure optimum availability.

DSR® switches

DSR switches allow KVM signals to be transmitted over a standard TCP/IP network connection. Some DSR switches may be connected using a modem, which provides benefits for branch offices such as low cost and dial-up performance.

The DSView 3 software supports the following DSR switch models:

800, 1010, 1020*, 1021*, 1022*, 1024*, 1030*, 1031*, 1161, 2010, 2020*, 2030*, 2035*, 2161, 4010, 4020*, 4030*, 4160, 8020*, 8030*, 8035*

*These models contain a dedicated serial port for connecting an external modem for use with the DSR Remote Operations software.

For DSR switches, a target device is first attached to an IQ module, which is then attached to a DSR switch. DSView 3 software clients communicate with target device ports using a Video Viewer connection between the client and the managed appliance.

The DSR switches allow the cascading of legacy analog KVM switches from DSR switch ports, which may be managed in a DSView 3 software system. Certain DSR switch models also allow the cascading of another switch. For more information, see the DSR Switch Installer/User Guide.

NOTE: PEM cascade devices are not supported.

MergePoint® 52xx service processor (SP) manager

The MergePoint 52xx service processor manager is a secure, centralized enterprise management solution for target devices equipped with IPMI, HP iLO and Dell DRAC service processors. You can use the DSView 3 software to access, monitor and control the MergePoint 52xx SP manager and attached target devices.

The MergePoint 52xx SP manager provides a standardized interface independent of the management protocols used to manage each target device. Management operations can be performed either by using commands or scripts over a Telnet or SSH version 2 session or by using the appliance’s web interface from a standard web browser.

For more information, see the MergePoint 52xx appliance plug-in documentation.

Cyclades OnSite branch office appliance

OnSite branch office appliances may be used to access multiple traditional or headless servers, networking devices, infrastructure components or any other device with a serial console or KVM port. You can use the DSView 3 software to access, monitor and control the OnSite appliance and attached target devices. For more information, see the OnSite appliance plug-in documentation.

Virtual environments

The DSView 3 management software plug-in for Virtualization allows you to access and control virtual machines from the DSView 3 software. Supported unit types include VMware®