User guide

MergePoint
®
service processor (SP) manager
The MergePoint 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 SP manager
and attached target devices.
The MergePoint 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 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
®
VirtualCenters, ESX Servers and virtual machines, as well as Citrix
®
XenServers
TM
and virtual
machines. You can launch a Virtual Network Computing (VNC), Remote Desktop (RDP),
Secure Shell 2 (SSH) or VMware viewer session to supported virtual machines from a single
point of access. For more information, see the Virtualization plug-in documentation. Licenses
may be required; see your Avocent representative or www.avocent.com for more information.
Blade chassis
The DSView 3 software plug-in for Blade Chassis allows you to access multi-vendor blade
chassis and blades from the DSView 3 software. You can launch a KVM session to any
managed blade from a single point of access. For a list of supported blade chassis and other
information, see the Blade Chassis plug-in documentation.
Generic appliances
Generic appliances manage data center devices such as routers. These devices may be managed
within a DSView 3 software system by launching a standard web browser to the device URL or
by opening a Telnet session.
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