User guide

If you add a KVM switch or serial console appliance that has an attached power device, the
power device is automatically added to the DSView software database. Any target devices
plugged into the power device outlets (sockets) are also added, based on the options selected.
The applicable X.509 certificate is automatically copied from the DSView software to the unit
being added. A certificate is a unique identifier of an individual managed appliance. (EVR1500
environmental monitors and generic appliances do not support certificates and may be added to
multiple DSView software systems.)
IPv4 and IPv6 network protocols
The DSView software is a dual stack host that simultaneously supports both IPv4 and IPv6
network protocols. For example, the DSView software can communicate with a DSR switch
that has an IPv6 address and with an ACS console server that has an IPv4 address. Several
Avocent appliances support IPv6, including DSR switches, ACS console servers, MergePoint
SP managers and OnBoard appliances.
NOTE: IPv6 is not supported by all appliance models. See the corresponding product or plug-in documentation for
a list of specific appliance models that support IPv6.
Wizards that add units
In a Units View window, clicking Add invokes a wizard that guides you through the process of
adding managed appliances and target devices to the DSView software system. The units that
are visible in the current Units View window determines which wizard will be invoked when
you click Add.
• If you are in the Appliances - All window, you can add managed appliances of any type.
You cannot add target devices from that window.
• If you are in the Units View window for a specific appliance type (such as Appliances -
DSR 4030), you can only add more appliances of that type (DSR 4030 appliances). You
cannot add appliances of any other type or any target devices.
• If you are in the Target Devices - All window or any of the target device type windows
(such as Target Devices - Linux Servers), you can add target devices. You cannot add
appliances from that window.
• If you are in the Recently Accessed window, you can add a managed appliance or a target
device.
When a unit is added to the DSView software database, it is also added to the current Units
View. For example, if you are viewing units in the department named Accounting and click
Add, the newly added unit will automatically be added to the Accounting department.
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