Avocent DSR8020 KVM Switch

Product Overview

Overview

KVM over IP switch provides access to an unlimited number of servers or serial devices, no matter their location.

The 16-port DSR®8020 KVM over IP switch provides eight simultaneous digital paths for remote access and BIOS-level control of all connected servers and serial-based devices in your data center. You can remotely power cycle connected devices and you have external modem support when the network is down. The DSR8020 switch features an on-board Web interface compatible with Internet Explorer, Mozilla, Firefox, or Netscape for access and control of your servers over IP.

For added benefits, increase your functionality with DSView® 3 management software. DSView 3 software gives you a secure method to access and control your servers and network devices from a single interface. Its hub and spoke architecture provides failover access authentication. Users authenticate to a central management server (the hub) or one of 15 mirror servers (the spokes). SNMP and IPMI support are also provided.

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 authentication service, 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 server management	The 16-port DSR8020 KVM over IP Switch provides eight 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.
Management
Single management platform	Combined with DSView 3 software, the DSR8020 switch 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.
Security
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.

Technical Specs

Specifications

Mechanical
Height	1.72 in. (4.37 cm)
Width	17.00 in. (43.18 cm)
Depth	10.98 in. (27.98 cm)
Weight	7.3 lbs (3.31 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)
Power
Operating Voltage	100 - 240 VAC
Power Frequency	50 - 60 Hz autosensing
Input	40 W maximum
Supported Hardware
Computers	PS/2, Sun, USB
Monitors	VGA, SVGA, XGA, and SXGA, Maximum Resolution: 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz
Peripherals	USB keyboard and mouse, PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, IntelliMouse
Safety and EMC Approvals and Markings
	UL, FCC, cUL, ICES-003, CE, GS, VCCI, MIC, C-Tick, GOST