Avocent DSR Series DSR1022 User manual

Miami
Branch Office
DSR1024
KVM Switch
Router
1 Server
DSR1021
DSR1022
DSR1024
Typical Branch Office Environment
How to Control Branch Locations
Without Leaving Your Office
Managing branch offices and diverse device types without on-site personnel are critical
issues facing IT administrators today. The Avocent family of DSR®branch switches are
cost-effective KVM over IP appliances specifically designed for IT administrators who
need to easily troubleshoot, reboot or even power cycle servers or serial-based network
devices in branch offices. Using standard IP connections, our patented KVM over IP
technology provides a single, centralized management interface to access and control
devices regardless of location or type. The DSR branch switches, built on field-proven
KVM over IP technology, combine external modem support and power control in a single
solution. This complete solution provides secure 24/7 remote access to critical network
devices in your branch offices. With remote access to diverse devices and a secure,
centralized management interface, the DSR branch switches help IT administrators
avoid costly on-site service calls to branch offices and improve access to business-
critical devices.
Los Angeles
Branch Office
Chicago
Branch Office
DSR1022
KVM Switch
Router
Up to 4
Servers
DSR1021
KVM Switch
Router
Up to 8
Servers
BRANCH OFFICES
DSR BRANCH
APPLIANCE BENEFITS
•Secure, centralized access
avoids the need for costly
on-site visits to branch offices
•Remote access with integrated
KVM, an external modem and
power control
•Boot-cycle control of servers
and serial devices from a remote
centralized software interface
•One, four or eight configurable
port(s) provide maximum
flexibility for connecting servers
or serial devices
•External modem support lets
you dial into a remote server or
serial device when the primary
WAN is unaccessible
Network Operations
Center (NOC)
With the family of DSR branch switches,
administrators in the NOC can troubleshoot
their remote servers or serial devices without
ever leaving their desk. DSView® management
software lets administrators manage remote
servers and VT100 network devices in branch
offices with the same DSView interface they
use to manage their data center devices.
TCP/IP
WAN
TCP/IP
WAN
TCP/IP
WAN

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Q: I use remote control software to manage my remote
locations. How is this different?
A: The DSR branch switches connect to the keyboard, video
and mouse port of the computer. Unlike remote control
software, the DS Series products do not require a functioning
operating system, network stack, or application to be running
to access the computer. By connecting externally, a CTRL-
ALT-DEL command can be sent to reboot the computer. During
the boot up, the BIOS can be accessed or the boot can be
single stepped in order to troubleshoot boot problems. Remote
control software cannot give boot level access.
Q: Depending on my site, my link speeds can be different.
How do the DSR switches handle different speeds?
A: The DSR branch switches use the Avocent Dambrackas Video
CompressionTM (DVC) algorithm. It provides selections to
reduce the number of colors, including a gray scale selection,
to operate over a variety of link speeds including speeds of
an analog modem.
Q: What are the differences between the branch switches?
A: SWITCH TARGET DEVICE USERS
DSR1021 8 1 local/1digital
DSR1022 4 1 local/1digital
DSR1024 1 1 local/1digital
BRANCH OFFICES
Q: I have servers at multiple sites. How do I use the Avocent
DSR branch switches to provide access?
A: The DSR branch switches can be deployed wherever
computers or servers are located. They connect to your
network. Your technicians and administrators can access the
attached devices directly from their desk.
Q: How does this branch office solution work with the
DSView®
software I have in my data center?
A: The DSR branch switches are part of the Avocent DS Series
KVM over IP switching solution. The DSR branch switches
are accessed using Avocent DSView management software.
Users do not have to learn a new interface since they would
use the same DSView software to access a server in the
data center or in a remote office.
Q: Can the DSR branch switches provide access to
other devices?
A: The DS Series has a wide variety of connection adaptors.
Use the VT100 serial adaptor to access routers, DSUs or
other networking devices.
Q: How do I get access if my network connection to a site
is down?
A: The DSR branch switches have a port that can be connected
to a modem. This provides access to the site when the
IP connection is not working. By connecting the router or
DSU to the DSR branch switch, you can diagnose WAN
or server problems.
Q: Sometimes I need to cycle power to a device to reset it.
How do I cycle power remotely?
A: The DSR branch switches have a power control port built into
the appliance. By connecting this port to an Avocent SPC
power control device, you can remotely check power starts
and cycle power. This means no more calling someone at the
location to explain which power switch they need to cycle.