DSR8035 KVM Switch

KVM over IP switch with BIOS-level control of all connected servers and serial-based devices in your data centre - scalable for future growth.

The 32-port DSR®8035 KVM over IP switch provides eight simultaneous digital paths for remote access and BIOS-level control of all connected servers and serial-based devices in your data centre. You can remotely power cycle connected devices and you have external modem support when the network is down.

The DSR8035 switch features an on-board Web interface compatible with Internet Explorer, Mozilla, Firefox or Netscape for access and control of your servers over IP. This is beneficial to companies that want an easily scalable system.

DSView® 3 management software can be added as your system grows. It's a powerful centralized management tool that lets you access and control your servers and network devices from a single interface. Its hub and spoke architecture provides failover authentication. Users authenticate to a central management server (the hub) or one of 15 mirror servers (the spokes). SNMP and IPMI support are also provided.

DSView 3 software on the DSR8035 switch also provides Virtual Media capability. This lets you remotely load software for file transfers, application and OS patches, and diagnostic testing.

DSView 3 Software Quick Facts

 

Centralized management of your entire infrastructure via a single interface Manage power strips and third party power devices Authenticate user permission against your internal or external databases, such as LDAP, Active Directory, NT Domain, TACACS+ and RADIUS Virtual media capability allows remote loading of software Selectable encryption modes SNMP traps and email notification Access IPMI enabled servers

Features and Benefits

Feature	Benefit
User
Remote server management	The 32-port DSR®8035 KVM over IP switch, 1 local, 8 digital users, enables both local and remote server management. The 32-port density requires less hardware and less rack space thereby lowering the cost per server port.
Virtual Media support	Used with DSView® 3 management software, the DSR8035 switch provides Virtual Media support. Use it to map CD-ROMs and other storage media to a remote branch server to conduct file transfers, application and OS patches, and CD-ROM diagnostics.
Integrated solution for KVM and power control	Integrates BIOS-level access and power control in one solution. Also provides external modem support when the network is down. Two power control ports are provided for direct connection of power management devices.
Management
On-board Web interface	On-board Web interface support gives you direct access to target devices without additional software. Beneficial to small company administrators who want a scalable system that can easily grow with them. DSView 3 software can be added later as your system grows.
Single management platform	Combined with DSView 3 software, the DSR8035 switch gives you a single interface to manage your entire IT infrastructure, including data centre and branch office locations.
Access IPMI-enabled servers	Using DSView 3 software, IT administrators can monitor and control system health including the temperature, fan and voltage.
Notifications	DSView 3 software sends SNMP traps and email notification for defined system events.
Scheduling	DSView 3 software simplifies management of routine tasks, updates and file loading including automation of task schedules and updates.
Two network interface ports	Provides network failover redundancy
Security
Failover authentication	DSView 3 management software, with hub and spoke architecture, provides failover authentication, ensuring system reliability and security.
User logs and access control	DSView 3 software provides the security of audit logs and gives you the power to assign individual user rights.
Local login required	Required login at the local port for increased security

Specifications

Mechanical
Height	1.72 in. (4.37 cm)
Width	17.00 in. (43.18 cm)
Depth	14.25 in. (36.20 cm)
Weight	10 lbs (4.5 kg) without cables
Environmental
Operating Temp	32 to 122 degrees F (0 to 50 degrees C)
Storage Temp	-4 to 158 degrees F (-20 to 70 degrees C)
Power
Operating Voltage	100 - 240 VAC
Power Frequency	50 - 60 Hz autosensing
Input	60 W maximum
Supported Hardware
Computers	PS/2, Sun, USB
Monitors	VGA, SVGA (XGA, XGA-II with adaptor), Maximum Local Port: 1600 x 1200, Maximum Remote Port using a DSRIQ module: 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz
Peripherals	USB keyboard and mouse, PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, IntelliMouse
Standards
Approved Agency	UL, FCC, cUL, ICES-003, CE, GS, VCCI, MIC, C-Tick, GOST

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Modules and Cables
DSRIQ-PS2	DSRIQ-PS2L	DSRIQ-SRL
DSRIQ-VSN	DSRIQ-USB	SRL w/Power Supply
DSAVIQ-USB2	DSAVIQ-USB2L	DSAVIQ-PS2M

FAQ

Question	Answer
Equipment
I have computers at multiple sites. How do I use the Avocent DSR switch to provide access?	The DSR switch can be deployed wherever computers or servers are located. It connects to your network. Your technicians and administrators can access the attached devices directly from their desk.
Can the DSR switch provide access to other devices?	The DS Series has a wide variety of connection adaptors. Use the VT100 serial adaptor to access routers, DSU or other networking devices.
How do I get access if my network connection to a site is down?	The DSR switch has a port that can be connected to a modem. This provides access to the site when the IP connection is not working. By connecting the router or DSU to the DSR switch, you can diagnose WAN or server problems.
Do I need to order a rack mount kit separately or does it ship with the appliance?	A rack mount kit is shipped with the appliance for easy installation.
Operation
I use remote control software to manage my remote locations. How is this different?	The DSR switch connects to the keyboard, video and mouse port of the computer. Unlike remote control software, the DS Series products do not require a functioning operating system, network stack, or application to be running to access the computer. By connecting externally, a CTRL-ALT-DEL command can be sent to reboot the computer. During the boot up, the BIOS can be accessed or the boot can be single stepped in order to troubleshoot boot problems. Remote control software cannot give boot level access.
Sometimes I need to cycle power to a device to reset it. How do I cycle power remotely?	The DSR8035 switch has a power control port built into the appliance. By connecting this port to an Avocent SPC power control device, you can remotely check power starts and cycle power. This means no more calling someone at the location to explain which power switch they need to cycle.
How do the dual network interfaces function?	The dual network interfaces act together to provide failover protection. Only one interface will be active at a time; however, should the active interface lose network connectivity, the other interface will take over to maintain network availability to the DSR appliance. The appliance has the same IP address regardless of which network interface is active.
Performance
Depending on my site, my link speeds can be different. How does the DSR switch handle different speeds?	The DSR switch uses the Avocent Dambrackas Video Compression® (DVC) algorithm. It provides selections to reduce the number of colors, including a gray scale selection, to operate over a variety of link speeds including speeds of a dial modem.

Ordering Details

DSR8035
Description	Part Number	List Price*
8 digital users, 1 local user, 32 systems switch, virtual media	DSR8035-001
8 digital users, 1 local user, 32 systems switch, dual power	DSR8035DAC-001
INTERFACE MODULES
Description	Part Number	List Price*
Server interface module for VGA video, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0 virtual media	DSAVIQ-PS2M	$155
Server interface module for VGA video, USB 2.0 virtual media, with 14" USB cable	DSAVIQ-USB2	$144
Server interface module for VGA video, USB 2.0 virtual media, with 20" USB cable	DSAVIQ-USB2L	$144
Server interface module for VGA video, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, with 14" PS/2 cables	DSRIQ-PS2	$155
Server interface module for VGA video, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, with 20" PS/2 cables	DSRIQ-PS2L	$161
Server interface module for VGA video, USB keyboard and mouse	DSRIQ-USB	$155
Server interface module for VGA or 13W3 video, Sun keyboard and mouse	DSRIQ-VSN	$121
Server interface module for VT100 serial-based devices (requires UPD-AM)	DSRIQ-SRL	$144
Power Supply for up to four AMIQ-SRL, AVRIQ-SRL or DSRIQ-SRL interface modules	UPD-AM	$75
OPTIONAL DSVIEW 3 SOFTWARE LICENSES
Description	Part Number	List Price*
DSView 3 Hub - 1 hub, 100 devices	DSV3-HUB
DSView 3 Standard Pack - 1 hub, 1 spoke, 500 devices	DSV3-STND
DSView 3 Device License - 1 pack	DSV3-DEV1	$79
DSView 3 Device License - 10 pack	DSV3-DEV10	$569
DSView 3 Device License - 50 pack	DSV3-DEV50	$2,559
Click here for complete list of DSView 3 software options.
HARDWARE SERVICE OPTIONS
Description	Part Number	List Price*
PLUS Program, Next Day Replacement Service, 1 Year	SCNT-PLUS-DSR8X	$506
PREMIUM Program, 24x7 Support and Next Day Replacement Service, 1 Year	SCNT-PREM-DSR8X	$782

* Prices shown are manufacturer list prices in Canadian dollars. Please note that dealers may sell for less.
 

Ordering Tips:

• These DSR models can be managed with or without DSView 3 software. However, if the features and capabilities of DSView 3 software are desired (such as centralized administration) then DSView 3 is needed.
• One DSRIQ interface module is required for each attached server or serial-based device. USB 2.0 version modules are required for virtual media functionality.
• In an application with serial-based devices, one UPD-AM power supply is required for every four DSRIQ-SRL interface modules.