User guide

software. See Plug-ins on page 391 for information about adding and managing plug-ins in the
DSView software system.
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 servers. For more information, see the ACS console server plug-in documentation.
KVM over IP switches
KVM over IP 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.
NOTE: The DSView software supports all DSR and MergePoint Unity switch models.
For DSR switches, a target device is first attached to an IQ module, which is then attached to a
DSR switch. DSView 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 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.
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 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
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