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    DS Series Solutions Integrated Solutions for Secure, Centraliz ed Data Center Management[...]

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    IT Infrastructure Management T ools to Reduce IT Operational Costs and Increase IT Productivity Many of today’s enterprises rely on Avocent DS Series solutions to ensure effi cient, reliable and secure IT infrastructure management. DS Series solutions offer IT pr ofessionals a robust, scalable management system of appliances and software that co[...]

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    Hub and Spoke Architecture The power of DSView 3 software is its “hub and spok e” architecture providing active redundancy . This allows companies to have multiple DSView 3 servers installed in different locations to authenticate local and remote users and access their managed devi ces. These separate DSView 3 servers replicate data with each o[...]

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    IT Infrastructure Management T ools IT infrastructure management tools complement existing network - dependent systems management tools with out-of- band access . Out-of-band access provides an alternate path for IT administrators to troubleshoot and restore critical assets , wherever they are located, saving valuable time, money and resources . Be[...]

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    DS Series Solutions Features ■ Comprehensive centralized management through a single, Web-based user interface ■ Reliable failover capabilities through hub and spoke architecture ■ Service processor management for lower mean time to repair (MTTR) , reduced operational costs and improved IT productivity ■ Remote console and power management [...]

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    DS Series Implementation DSView 3 Management Software DSView 3 software enables secure, centralized management if all connected IT devices in the data center . Software is available with a range of options for small, medium, and enterprise deployments that can scale as you go. DSR KVM over IP switches DSR KVM over IP switches provide remote access [...]

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    Cyclades ACS Advanced Console Servers Using a hardened Linux® operating system, Cyclades ACS 6000 console servers provide secure, remote data center management and out-of-band management of serial-based IT assets. Available in 1 6-, 32- and 48-port models in 1U form factor , with single and dual power AC/DC options with or without modem. Cyclades [...]

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    Avocent, the Avocent logo, DSR, Mergepoint, Cyclades, LANDesk and DSView are registered trademarks of Avocent Corporation or its affi liates in the U.S. and other countries. All other marks are the pr operty of their respective owners. Copyright © 2008. Avocent Corporation. 0608-DSS-BRO-EN About Avocent Avocent delivers IT infrastructure manageme[...]