Remote Server Management
KVM Over IP Switching - Access and control IT devices from anywhere
DSR KVM over IP switches
Autoview Digital KVM switches
MergePoint UnityTM KVM over IP and Serial Switches
DSR KVM over IP switches
DSR® KVM over IP switches provide IT professionals with an enterprise-class KVM over IP solution for remote access and management of servers and network devices. DSR switches enable BIOS-level control and power cycling of connected servers and serial-based devices, and provide external modem support when the network is unavailable. IT administrators with access to the IP network can manage any device anywhere as if they were physically present at the device, hastening response times, reducing downtime and increasing IT effi ciency and availability. For easy access and control of servers over IP, DSR switches feature an on-board Web interface compatible with Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Netscape.
Benefits :
- Remote server access and control
- Power cycling of connected servers and serial devices
- External modem support
- On-board web interface for basic management and administration
- Virtual Media capabilities with selected models
- Patch management and network performance monitoring withoutimpacting server network throughput
- Centralized management from a single interface with MergePoint Accesssoftware
- Redundant architecture for failover access and administration with MergePoint Access software
- Reduced cable volume in rack by utilizing DSRIQ module andUTP cabling
- Support smart card/CAC authentication
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Autoview Digital KVM switches
AutoView KVM switching systems feature new advanced cabling options that let you manage PS/2, USB, Sun and serial devices from one solution. Integrated access cables provide keyboard, video and mouse connectivity in one, slim CAT 5 cable, which reduces cable bulk and saves time and money. A smart chip interface automatically assigns and retains unique server names for each attached server. You can connect multi-platform servers to a single switch and configure servers at the rack with a user-friendly on-screen display (OSD). The convenient OSD lets you easily name and select your servers.
Features
- Designed specifically for SMB environments
- On-board web interface
- Remote digital (for specific models) and local analog server access
- Supports PS/2, USB, Sun and serial platforms
- Encrypted communication
- BIOS-level access ensures connection to the attached servers regardless of the health or type of operating system
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MergePoint Unity KVM over IP and Serial Switches
The Avocent MergePoint Unity switch includes both KVM over IP and Serial Console Management technology in a single appliance. This unique combination provides IT Administrators a complete remote management solution to access and control servers, networking equipment, and other devices found in data centers and branch offices. The MergePoint Unity switches enhance the in-band management typically done through the NIC of IT equipment by providing secure and remote out-of-band connections directly to the physical KVM, USB, and Serial ports. This unified approach enables IT administrators a faster method to diagnose, reconfigure, or restore equipment to meet SLA’s and minimize downtime.
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Avocent can help you answer questions “about server management” like :
- How can I access a remote server that is having an OS or network connectivity issues?
- If a server drops off the network, how can you quickly determine the cause and restore connectivity?
- How can I access a remote server to restart a service or stop a runaway process if my remote software tools cannot make a connection?
- When working or remote server OS or application issues, how can I transfer data or load a new application if the network connection on that device is down or unavailable?
- How can I access the configuration port of a network router or switch that is offline without having to take my laptop and a serial cable into the datacenter?
- How can I reduce the need for my IT staff, consultants, and contractors to physically enter the datacenter without impacting their ability to do their work?
- How can I control who physically connects to the KVM, USB, and serial ports of the equipment I have in the datacenter? What kind of reports do I currently have to show this?
- If I want to provide remote access to branch offices that includes servers and network equipment, do I need to purchase multiple management appliances?