Product Overview
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Features and Benefits
Avocent DSR
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switches combine analog and digital technology to provide flexible, centralized
control of data center servers and virtual media, and to facilitate the OA&M (operations,
activation and maintenance) of remote branch offices where trained operators may be unavailable.
The DSR switches provide enterprise customers with a significant reduction of cable volume,
secure remote access and flexible target device management from anywhere at anytime.
The DSR KVM switch family has several available options depending on the model:
• a rack mountable keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) switch, configurable for analog (local)
or digital (remote) connectivity
• video resolutions supported up to 1280 x 1024 for remote users
• enhanced video quality of up to 1600 x 1200 available to local users via the video port
• optional support for managing intelligent power devices
• virtual media capability accessed through USB ports
• accessibility to target devices across 10/100 or 1000BaseT (some models) LAN port(s)
• a MODEM port that supports V.34, V.90 or V.92-compatible modems that may be used to
access the switch when an Ethernet connection is not available
The IP-based DSR switches give you flexible target device management control from anywhere
in the world.
Reduce cable bulk
With server densities continually increasing, cable bulk remains a major concern for network
administrators. The DSR switches significantly reduce KVM cable volume in the rack by
utilizing the innovative IQ module and single, industry-standard Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)
cabling. This allows a higher server density while providing greater airflow and cooling capacity.