User guide

Third party products
Third party products are not a part of the DSView software, but are supported for use with it.
External authentication servers - An external authentication server enables the DSView server
to broker authentication requests from users requesting access to the DSView software system.
SNMP managers - The SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) manager monitors the
managed appliances and receives SNMP traps from the DSView software on the server.
Third party Telnet viewers - A third party Telnet viewer may be used for serial sessions instead
of the DSView software Telnet Viewer.
Third party session software - Third party software such as RDP or VNC, when properly
installed and configured on the target device, may be enabled for use within the DSView
software for initiating sessions with the target device. At the beginning of a session, the RDP
viewer allows users to map local resources for use with virtual media.
Partner products
Environmental monitoring with Uptime Devices
DSView software can help you access Uptime Devices SensorHub environmental monitoring
equipment so you can quickly detect environmental conditions (equipment to track
temperature, humidity, airflow, water, voltage and contact closures) that could adversely affect
operation of servers and other network devices. Visit www.uptimedevices.com for ordering
information.
Proactive Network Security with NetClarity Auditor Enterprise
Integrate NetClarity Auditor Enterprise with the DSView software and manage one or more
Auditor appliances to alert, block and correct critical IT security and compliance problems in
your data center and entire enterprise network. Visit www.netclarity.net for ordering
information.
Supported Units
For management functions, the DSView software client uses HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer
Protocol with SSL encryption) to send a request to the DSView server, which then sends a
command to the managed appliance. The appliance then performs the requested function.
The DSView software supports the managed appliances listed in this section. Other appliances
may be supported by plug-ins; see the Avocent web site, www.avocent.com, for a list of plug-
ins that may currently ship with the DSView software and/or that can be added to the DSView
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