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Avocent DSView User Manual

Avocent DSView
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Installer/User Guide
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Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Avocent DSView Specifications

General IconGeneral
Manufacturer/VendorVertiv (formerly Avocent)
Supported PlatformsLinux
Protocols SupportedHTTPS
AuthenticationLDAP, Active Directory, RADIUS, TACACS+
EncryptionSSL/TLS
FeaturesCentralized management, remote access
FunctionManage and monitor IT infrastructure, including servers, network devices, and power distribution units

Summary

Chapter 1: Product Overview

Features and Benefits

Describes the advantages and key functionalities of the DSView management software.

Configuring Internet Explorer

Provides specific settings required for Internet Explorer to operate DSView correctly.

Chapter 2: Installation

Minimum requirements for the DSView software

Outlines the hardware and OS prerequisites for installing DSView software.

Installing the DSView Management Software

Guides through the process of installing the DSView management software.

Chapter 3: DSView Software Servers

Managing Authentication Services

Covers configuration of internal and external services for user authentication.

Chapter 4: Managing Units

Changing Managed Appliance Settings

Details how to modify network and other settings for managed appliances.

Chapter 5: Managing User Accounts

Adding User Accounts

Guides on creating new user accounts with specific permissions and settings.

Chapter 6: Using the Video Viewer

Video Viewer minimum requirements

Lists the OS and browser prerequisites for using the Video Viewer.

Launching a KVM Session

Explains how to initiate a KVM session to a target device.

Power Controlling Target Devices

Details how to power up, down, or cycle target devices connected to SPC outlets.

Chapter 8: Working with IPMI 1.5 Target Devices

Adding and Changing DSI5100 Appliance BMCs

Details managing BMCs through the Appliance BMC Ports window.

Chapter 9: Using Tools

Using Unit Tools

Describes tools for exporting unit info, merging devices, and importing databases.

Rebooting

Explains how to reboot a managed appliance.

Task: Backup DSView database and system files

Describes the task to create a compressed backup of the DSView system.