Avocent MergePoint Unity, Installer/User Manual

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information. Smart cards such as the Common Access Card (CAC) can be used to store
identification and authentication to enable access to computers, networks and secure rooms or
buildings.
Virtual media and smart card readers can be connected directly to the switch using USB ports
located on the switch. In addition, virtual media and smart card readers may be connected to
any remote workstation that is running the remote OBWI or DSView
®
3 management software
and is connected to the MergePoint Unity switch using an Ethernet connection.
NOTE: To open a virtual media session with a target device, you must first connect the target device to a switch
using a virtual media capable DSAVIQ-USB2, DSRIQ-PS/2M DSRIQ-VMC or MPUIQ-VMC module. For a smart
card, you must first connect the target device to a switch using a smart card-capable DSRIQ-VMC or MPUIQ-VMC
module.
Access the MergePoint Unity switch via a standard TCP/IP network
The MergePoint Unity switches provide agentless remote control and access. No special
software or drivers are required on the attached servers or client.
NOTE: The client connects to the server housing the DSView 3 management software using an Internet browser.
For modem access, you must install MergePoint Unity Remote Operations software included on the DSView 3
software CD-ROM (see the DSView 3 Installer/User Guide for more information).
Users access the MergePoint Unity switch and all attached systems via Ethernet or using a
V.34, V.90 or V.92 modem from a client. The clients can be located anywhere a valid network
connection exists.
DSView 3 management software plug-in
The DSView 3 software may be used with the MergePoint Unity switch to allow IT
administrators to remotely access, monitor and control target devices on multiple platforms
through a single, web-based user interface. For more information, see the DSView 3 Software
Plug-In for MergePoint Unity Switches Technical Bulletin.
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