Avocent MergePoint 5200 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 2)

Reprinted from

Dell Power Solutions,

SyStemS management

DELL POWER SOLUTIONS | November 2007

Figure 1 shows the basic elements of a data

center environment incorporating Dell remote

console switches, Cyclades

ACS advanced con-

sole servers from Avocent, Cyclades PM intelli-

gent power distribution units (IPDUs) from

Avocent, and an Avocent MergePoint

™

5200 ser-

vice processor (SP) manager. In addition, this

figure shows the three tools through which

administrators can access such an environment:

Dell Remote Console Software (RCS), the remote

console switch Web browser–based interface,

and Avocent DSView 3.

Using Dell remote console switches in con-

junction with Avocent KVM over IP technology

and Avocent DSView 3 software can offer mul-

tiple advantages, including simplified control

over multiple systems, easy integration into

existing infrastructures, comprehensive man-

agement capabilities, increased efficiency and

security, and enhanced availability.

Simplified control over multiple systems

Dell remote console switches support several

methods of remotely managing, viewing, and

controlling attached servers:

• The on-board Web browser–based interface,

which provides a secure connection to

individual switches using a standard

Web browser

• Dell RCS, which runs on a Java platform and

enables administrators to manage multiple

switches at once

• Avocent DSView 3 management software,

which offers comprehensive data center

control and enhanced security

Each of these options provides access to

the system during reboot, even at the BIOS

level, without requiring software installation on

the target browser. To transmit KVM signals,

Dell RCS uses industry-standard TCP/IP connec-

tions and confirms 128-bit Secure Sockets Layer

(SSL) encryption. Administrators can also select

Data Encryption Standard (DES) or Triple DES

(3DES) encryption.

Easy integration into existing

infrastructures

SIPs connect to the KVM port of target servers and

send analog signals over a Category 5 (Cat 5)

Key aDvantages

oF KvM teChnology

KVM infrastructures can provide multiple

advantages in enterprise environments,

including the following:

• Centralized management: Switches utiliz-

ing KVM over IP technology provide access

to servers and devices from a central loca-

tion that administrators can easily access

remotely.

• Out-of-band server access: Because they

provide a direct connection to keyboard,

video, and mouse ports, KVM switches

enable BIOS-level access independent of

servers or networks—meaning adminis-

trators can still manage servers even if the

network fails.

• Increased efficiency and reduced costs:

By providing centralized access to IT infra-

structures, KVM technology enables

administrators to centralize expertise,

increase response times, and reduce the

cost and time of physically going to the

server room.

• Increased data center security: KVM tech-

nology enables administrators to maintain

servers in a secure environment while still

enabling full access to those servers. It

also provides additional security such as

password control and detailed logging of

user access to servers.

• Increased responsiveness and reduced

downtime: With KVM technology, admin-

istrators can respond immediately to prob-

lems from any location. Expert centralized

staff can immediately diagnose and repair

problems in remote data centers and

branch offices.

• Reduced power and space requirements:

By rendering multiple sets of redundant

peripherals unnecessary, KVM technology

helps enterprises reduce power and space

requirements.

Figure 1. Example environment incorporating Dell remote console switches, Avocent KVM over IP

technology, and Avocent DSView 3 software

Hub

Avocent DSView 3

management

software

SpokeSpoke

Avocent MergePoint 5200

SP manager

Servers

Cyclades ACS

advanced console server

Network

Cyclades PM IPDU

Storage

Cyclades ACS

advanced console server

Servers

Cyclades PM IPDU

Facilities

Cyclades PM IPDU

Servers

ServersServers

Dell remote console switches

Internet

Web browser–based

interface

Dell RCS

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