User guide

When a DSView 3 software client sends a power control request to a target device, an HTTPS
request is sent to the DSView 3 server, which then sends a command to the managed appliance.
The command is converted and serially sent to the power device. The power device then
performs the requested action (for example, turning a power outlet on or off).
The DSView 3 software supports the following power devices:
• Avocent SPC power control devices
• Server Technologies Sentry Switched CDU CW-8H1, CW-8H2, CW-16V1, CW-16V2,
CW-24V2, CW-24V3, CW-32VD1 and CW-32VD2 (supported models may change;
contact Avocent Technical Support for current information)
• Cyclades
®
Power Distribution Units (AlterPath
®
PM devices)
All of the above power devices are supported on DSR switches that contain one or more SPC
ports. Avocent and Server Technologies power devices are also supported on CCM and CPS
appliances.
System Configuration
Figure 1.1 illustrates an example system configuration using the DSView 3 management
software. For information about the TCP ports that the DSView 3 software uses, see TCP and
UDP Ports on page 407.
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