User guide

Chapter 1: Product Overview 5
DSView Clients communicate with target device serial ports using a Telnet SSH connection
between the DSView Client and the CPS. The CPS converts the Telnet data to a serial stream,
which is then sent to the Target Device.
For management functions, the DSView Client sends a HTTPS request to the DSView Server,
which then sends a command to the CPS appliance. The CPS appliance then performs the requested
management function.
CPS appliances also supports the ability to connect an SPC devices to serial ports to power control
target devices.
DSR switches
A DSR switch is a managed appliance that allows KVM signals to be transmitted over a standard
TCP/IP network connection. DSR switches may alternately be connected using a modem, which
provides benefits for branch offices such as low cost and dial-up performance. The DSView Server
discovers DSR switches on the DSView system.
The DSView software supports the following DSR switches:
• DSR1021
• DSR1022
• DSR1024
• DSR1020
• DSR2020
• DSR4020
A target device is first attached to DSRIQ module, which is then attached to a DSR switch. A
DSRIQ module converts KVM signals to Application Data Protocol (ADP) packets that are sent
between the DSRIQ and the DSR.
DSView Clients communicate with target devices ports using a Video Viewer connection between
the DSView Client and the DSR switch. The DSR switch converts packets received from the Video
Viewer into packets that are sent and may be read by a DSRIQ module. The DSRIQ module then
converts the data to KVM signals that are sent to target devices.
For management functions, the DSView Client sends a HTTPS request to the DSView Server,
which then sends a command to the DSR switch. The DSR switch then performs the requested
management function.
DSR switches also support the ability to cascade AutoView and Outlook legacy analog KVM
switches and to connect an SPC device to power control target devices.