Avocent DS1800 User manual

DS Series Solutions
Integrated Solutions for Secure, Centralized Data Center Management

IT Infrastructure Management Tools to Reduce IT Operational Costs and
Increase IT Productivity
Many of today’s enterprises rely on Avocent DS Series solutions to ensure efficient, reliable
and secure IT infrastructure management. DS Series solutions offer IT professionals a robust,
scalable management system of appliances and software that complements traditional
network-based systems and strategies. DS Series solutions reduce IT operational costs and
increase IT asset productivity by providing the tools necessary to quickly access, troubleshoot
and restore IT assets across the enterprise, whether close at hand or around the globe.
DS Series solutions include
• DSView®3 management software
• DSR®KVM over IP switches
• Cyclades®ACS advanced console servers
• PM power intelligent power distribution units (IPDUs)
• MergePoint®series of service processor (SP) managers
• LANDesk®Server Manager software
Centralize Your Management Solution with DSView 3 Management Software
DSView 3 management software enables secure, centralized management of all connected IT
devices in today’s complex data centers. When used in conjunction with any DS Series solution,
DSView 3 software allows IT administrators to remotely access, monitor and control target devices
on multiple platforms – anywhere, anytime – through a single, Web-based user interface.
DS Series Solutions

Hub and Spoke Architecture
The power of DSView 3 software is its “hub and spoke” architecture providing active redundancy. This allows companies to have
multiple DSView 3 servers installed in different locations to authenticate local and remote users and access their managed devices.
These separate DSView 3 servers replicate data with each other to keep the entire system current and available. Event log activities
are also kept in sync to track user and system activity across the entire system providing real-time updates, redundancy and load-
balancing across multiple sites.
Other System Features
• Secure, remote management of your entire IT infrastructure (rack-mounted, blades, and virtual servers, KVM, serial,
integrated power, LANDesk Server Manager as well as iLO, IPMI and other service processors) from a single interface
• Auto discovery of appliances
• Diagnostic testing from your desktop – across the hall or around the globe
• Detailed audit logs and reporting
• Automated updates, file loading and scheduling
• Simultaneous firmware updates
• Selectable encryption modes (AES, DES, 3DES, 128bit SSL) to support your security policy
• Authentication against existing services (LDAP, Active Directory, NT Domain, RADIUS, TACACS+, and RSA SecurID®)
• SNMP traps and e-mail notification
• API’s available for integration into existing systems
• Integrated support for many 3rd party power and KVM over IP switches
Data Center DS Series solutions are IT infrastructure management tools for access and control of
multiple IT devices. A variety of DS Series appliances connect to many devices through different
interfaces.
Regional Data Centers DS Series solutions enable IT administrators to access and manage any size
data center. Regional data centers can be managed in the same way as major centers.
Remote Administrators With the power of IT access, IT administrators with access to the IP network
can manage any device anywhere as if they were physically present at the device.
NOC/Local Access For IT administrators at the data center, DS Series appliances provide local
console access in addition to IP access.
Remote Offices With the variety of appliance models, your existing management infrastructure can
be extended to any number of devices in different remote locations, allowing IT administrators to reach
out to any device in the enterprise.

IT Infrastructure
Management Tools
IT infrastructure management
tools complement existing
network- dependent systems
management tools with out-of-
band access. Out-of-band access
provides an alternate path for IT
administrators to troubleshoot and
restore critical assets, wherever
they are located, saving valuable
time, money and resources.
Benefits
■Minimize downtime
■Simplify remote management
■Increase IT productivity
Enterprise KVM over IP Solutions
DSR KVM over IP switches provide reliable digital switching solutions for
multiplatform, multilocation and multidevice access and control.
Features
■BIOS-level control and power cycling of connected servers
■External modem support
■On-board Web interface
■Ability to remotely load software for file transfers, applications and OS
patches with Virtual Media
Console Management
Cyclades ACS console servers provide secure, remote access to IT assets and
console port management for serial-based servers and network appliances.
Features
■Secure in-band and out-of-band access
■Centralized management from a single interface with DSView 3 software
■Integrated remote power control with PM IPDUs
■Real-time monitoring and event notification
■Online and offline data logging with time stamps
■Compliance with data center access and security policies – Customizable
multiple access levels
■Compatible with next generation network standards – IPv6
Power Management
PM IPDUs enable secure, remote power management and control of
servers and network gear.
Features
■Integrated on-demand power management from a serial console or
KVM session
■Intelligent, flexible outlet management from a simple GUI
■Real-time monitoring and event notification
■Daisy chaining for up to 128 outlets
■Capture and report historical power information across multiple PDUs
with the DSView 3 Power Manager (License sold separately)
Service Processor Management
The MergePoint series of service processor managers enables secure,
remote server management using embedded server management
technologies such as IPMI, Dell® DRAC, HP® iLO, IBM® RSA II, Sun®
ALOM, Sun ILOM, Fujitsu-Siemens iRMC and IBM BladeCenter.
Features
■Single console for multiple service processor types
■Serial over LAN (SoL), power control, hardware monitoring and alerts, all
in one turnkey solution
■SoL with data logging for better auditing and faster troubleshooting
■Significant reduction in service processor deployment costs
■Integration with DSView 3 management software
A Complete
IT Infrastructure
Management
Solution

DS Series Solutions Features
■Comprehensive centralized
management through a single,
Web-based user interface
■Reliable failover capabilities through
hub and spoke architecture
■Service processor management for
lower mean time to repair (MTTR),
reduced operational costs and
improved IT productivity
■Remote console and power
management for efficiency and
control
■Enterprise KVM solutions for BIOS-
level control of servers from anywhere
■Advanced security for user access
and control
Server Management
LANDesk Server Manager software is a collection of management tools
delivered in a single integrated package that allows for the consistent
and repeatable management of servers. Each tool is designed to help
server administrators keep servers up and running ensuring service and
application availability.
Features
■Discovery and inventory for proactive capacity planning, managing
upgrades, and software license management
■Simplified interface to control security patch vulnerability scanning and
remediation
■Real-time alerting to proactively monitor servers for hardware and
software failures including IPMI alerts (fans failures, power supply
failures, temperature anomalies, etc.)
■Template driven server provisioning to reduce server build times from
days to minutes
■Health dashboard that provides intuitive alerts giving real-time status of
monitored hardware and software events

DS Series Implementation
DSView 3 Management Software
DSView 3 software enables secure, centralized management
if all connected IT devices in the data center.
Software is available with a range of options for small, medium,
and enterprise deployments that can scale as you go.
DSR KVM over IP switches
DSR KVM over IP switches provide remote access and
management of all connected servers in the data center.
Various models are available for both enterprise and branch environments,
some with Virtual Media capability. These models are offered in 1-, 4-, 8-,
16- and 32-port configurations with 1, 2, 4 or 8 digital users and 1 local user.
PM IPDUs
PM IPDUs enable remote power management and control of servers
and network gear. Both NEMA and IEC models are available.
The NEMA models are equipped with 5-15R power outlets and fixed
power cables, and are available in 15A, 20A and 30A capacities with
optional twist-lock input plugs. Each model includes two RS-232 ports:
one for management and the second for daisy-chain expansion of up to
128 power outlets. This model operates in 100-125 VAC environments.
The IEC models are equipped with IEC320-C13 power outlets and
either IEC320 modular inlets or fixed power cables, and are available
in 10A, 15A, 16A, 20A, 30A and 32A capacities. Each model includes
two RS-232 ports: one for management and the second for daisy-
chain expansion of up to 128 power outlets. This model operates in
100-240 VAC environments. Also available is a 3-phase IPDU for high
density racks using more than 5kW of power within server racks.
DS Series Solutions Benefits
■Complement existing network-dependent tools
■Manage heterogeneous equipment and environments
■Access and support multiple remote locations
■Ensure security and regulatory compliance
■Access everywhere
■Fully utilize existing resources
■Reduce IT operational costs and increase IT productivity

Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Servers
Using a hardened Linux® operating system, Cyclades ACS 6000
console servers provide secure, remote data center management
and out-of-band management of serial-based IT assets.
Available in 16-, 32- and 48-port models in 1U form factor, with
single and dual power AC/DC options with or without modem.
Cyclades ACS 6000 console servers feature a high speed processor
platform with dual gigabit-Ethernet ports for redundancy, optional
built-in modem and two 16- and 32-bit PC card options.
*Various Cyclades ACS models are available for small to large enterprise
environments ranging from 1-, 4, 8-, 16-, 32-, 48 port models.
MergePoint Service Processor Managers
MergePoint service processor managers enable secure, remote
server management using service processor technologies such
as IPMI, Dell DRAC, HP iLO, IBM RSA II, Sun ALOM, Sun
ILOM, Fujitsu-Siemens iRMC and IBM BladeCenter.
Several models are offered to address the different challenges
present in specific service processor deployments.
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LANDesk Server Management Software
Server Manager software enables server administration
from a centralized, easy-to-use, web-based console.
Software licenses are available on a per managed-node basis.
There are quantity discounts based on the number of servers
under management. In addition, there are regional training classes
available for administrators of the LANDesk Server Manager system.
Why Avocent
For more than 20 years, Avocent has provided IT managers in many industries with centralized management solutions to
access and control their critical IT assets. Currently, 94 percent of Fortune 100 companies use Avocent solutions in their IT
infrastructures.
Our DS Series solutions feature enterprise KVM solutions, console management appliances, power management devices and
embedded server management products, all controlled by DSView 3 management software.
Avocent continues to introduce new technologies that advance centralized data center management through our unique hub
and spoke multiple failover architecture. Now more than ever, IT managers have a clear choice in how best to manage their
growing data centers. There is an Avocent solution for every data center or location, no matter the size.

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LANDesk and DSView are registered trademarks of Avocent
Corporation or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. All
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