Avocent 16 Port KVM Over IP Switch

Avocent DSR2020 KVM Over IP (DSR2020-001) with BIOS-level control of all connected servers and serial-based devices in your data center.  The Avocent 16-port DSR2020 KVM over IP switch provides two simultaneous digital paths for remote access to devices; the ability to remotely power cycle connected devices; external modem support when the network is down. The Avocent DSR2020 KVM Over IP (DSR2020-001) also gives you BIOS-level control of all connected servers and serial-based devices from any location. The switch features an on-board Web interface compatible with Internet Explorer, Mozilla, Firefox or Netscape for access and control of your servers over IP.

DSView 3 management software is required for more advanced features such as hub and spoke failover, SNMP notifications, scheduling, Virtual Media support, and access to IPMI-enabled servers. The DSView 3 software hub and spoke architecture provides failover authentication. Users authenticate to a central management server (the hub) or one of 15 mirror servers (the spokes).

Avocent DSR2020 KVM Over IP (DSR2020-001) Features and Benefits:

• Remote server management:  The 16-port DSR2020 KVM over IP switch provides two simultaneous digital paths for local and remote server management.

• Integrated power control: Integrates KVM and power control in one solution. Also provides external modem support when the network is down.

• On-board Web interface: Provides access to appliances without the immediate need to purchase DSView® 3 management software. DSView 3 software is needed for more advanced features.

• BIOS-level access: You can remotely reboot the server to the BIOS level and power cycle remote devices.

• Single management platform: The DSR2020 switch combined with DSView 3 software gives you a single interface to manage your entire IT infrastructure, including data center and branch office locations.

• Scheduling: DSView 3 software simplifies management of routine tasks, updates, and file loading including automation of task schedules and updates.

• Local login required: Required login at the local port for increased security

• Failover authentication: DSView 3 management software, with hub and spoke architecture, provides failover authentication, ensuring system reliability and security.

• User logs and access control: DSView 3 software advanced security includes audit logs and gives you the power to assign individual user rights.

Avocent DSR2020 KVM Over IP (DSR2020-001) Specifications: