Vertiv Avocent MergePoint Unity User Manual

1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
1.1 Features and Benefits
The Vertiv™Avocent® MergePoint Unity™ KVM over IP and serial console switch system for Dell combines
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 IP-based switch gives you flexible target device
management control and secure remote access from anywhere at anytime.
The switch provides enterprise customers with the following features and options:
• significant reduction of cable volume
• keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) capabilites, configurable for analog (local) or digital
(remote) connectivity
• true serial capability through Secure Shell (SSH) and Telnet
• enhanced video resolution support, up to 1600 x 1200 or 1680 x 1050 (wide-screen) native from
target to remote
• optional dual power models for redundancy
• optional support for managing intelligent power devices
• virtual media capability accessed through USB ports
• dual independent local port video paths (dedicated to ACI)
• dual stack IPv4 (DHCP) and IPv6 (DHCPv6 and auto configuration) for simultaneous access
• smart card capability
• accessibility to target devices across 10/100 or 1000BaseT (some models) LAN port(s)
• 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
1.1.1 Reduce cable bulk
With server densities continually increasing, cable bulk remains a major concern for network
administrators. The 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.
1.1.2 KVMswitching capabilities
The switch supports IQmodules, which are powered directly from the target device and provides Keep
Alive functionality when the switch is not powered. The following IQ modules are supported:DSRIQ-PS2,
DSRIQ-USB, DSRIQ-VMC, DSRIQ-SUN, DSAVIQ-USB2 DSAVIQ-PS2M and MPUIQ-VMC modules. The
DSAVIQ-USB2, DSAVIQ-PS2M DSRIQ-VMC and MPUIQ-VMC modules are virtual media-capable. The
DSRIQ-VMC and MPUIQ-VMC modules are also smart card-capable.
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Vertiv Avocent MergePoint Unity Specifications

General

Brand	Vertiv
Model	Avocent MergePoint Unity
Category	Switch
Language	English