Avocent DSR1021 KVM Switch

Product Overview

Overview

Easily troubleshoot, reboot or even power cycle servers or serial devices in remote branch offices, avoiding the need for costly on-site service calls.

The 8-port Avocent DSR1021 KVM switch is specifically designed for IT administrators who need to easily troubleshoot, reboot or even power cycle servers or serial devices in branch offices, avoiding the need for costly on-site service calls. The DSR1021 switch provides BIOS-level control of your branch offices’ servers, routers and DSU devices.

The DSR1021 switch includes external modem support, so IT administrators can manage remote devices if the network is down. The DSR1021 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, and access to IPMI-enabled servers.

DSView 3 Software Quick Facts

Centralized management of your entire infrastructure via a single interface

Manage power strips and third party power devices

Authenticate user permission against your internal or external databases, such as LDAP, Active Directory, NT Domain, TACACS+ and RADIUS

Selectable encryption modes

SNMP traps and email notification

Access IPMI-enabled servers

Features & Benefits

Features and Benefits

Feature	Benefit
User
Remote branch management	You can dial into a remote server or serial device. Avoids the need for costly visits to remote branch locations.
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	Remotely reboot the server to the BIOS level and power cycle remote devices
Management
Single management platform	The DSR1021 switch can be used with DSView 3 software enabling you to use a single interface to manage your entire IT infrastructure, including data center and branch office locations.
Access IPMI-enabled servers	Using DSView 3 software you can monitor system health including temperature, fans and voltage. You also have power management capabilities.
Scheduling	DSView 3 software simplifies management of routine tasks, updates, and file loading including automation of task schedules and updates.
Security
Local login required	Required login at the local port for increased security
Failover authentication	DSView 3 software, with hub and spoke architecture, provides failover authentication. Users authenticate to a central management server (the hub) or one of 15 mirror servers (the spokes).
User logs and access control	DSView 3 software advanced security includes audit logs and gives you the power to assign individual user rights.

Technical Specs

Specifications

Mechanical
Height	1.72 in. (4.37 cm)
Width	17.00 in. (43.18 cm)
Depth	8.08 in. (20.51 cm)
Weight	5.3 lbs. (2.40 kg) without cables
Environmental
Operating Temp	32 to 104 degrees F (0 to 40 degrees C)
Storage Temp	4 to 158 degrees F (-20 to 70 degrees C) Humidity: 10 to 95%, non-condensing
Power
Operating Voltage	100 - 240 VAC
Power Frequency	50 - 60 Hz autosensing
Input power	25W maximum
Supported Hardware
Computers	PS/2, Sun, USB
Monitors	VGA, SVGA, XGA, and SXGA, Maximum Resolution: 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz
Peripherals	PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, IntelliMouse
Safety and EMC Approvals and Markings
	EN55022 Class A,EN55024,EN6200-3-2,EN6100-3-3,FCC15 UL FCC, cUL, ICES-003, CE, GS, VCCI, MIC, C-Tick, GOST