User guide

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.
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
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.
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