Easily troubleshoot, reboot or even power cycle servers or serial devices in remote branch offices, avoiding the need for costly on-site service calls.

The 8-port Avocent DSR1021 KVM switch is specifically designed for IT administrators who need to easily troubleshoot, reboot or even power cycle servers or serial devices in branch offices, avoiding the need for costly on-site service calls. The DSR1021 switch provides BIOS-level control of your branch offices’ servers, routers and DSU devices.

The DSR1021 switch includes external modem support, so IT administrators can manage remote devices if the network is down. The DSR1021 switch features an on-board Web interface compatible with Internet Explorer, Mozilla and Firefox for access and control of your servers over IP.

DSR KVM over IP switches are IPv6 network compatible.

DSView3 software is required for more advanced features such as hub and spoke failover, SNMP notifications, scheduling,  and access to IPMI enabled servers.

DSView 3 Software Quick Facts
	Centralised 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 Selectable encryption modes SNMP traps and email notification Access IPMI enabled servers

Features and Benefits

Feature	Benefit
User
Remote branch management	You can dial into a remote server or serial device. Avoids the need for costly visits to remote branch locations.
Integrated power control	Integrates KVM and power control in one solution. Also provides external modem support when the network is down.
On-board Web interface	Provides access to appliances without the immediate need to purchase DSView® 3 management software. DSView 3 software is needed for more advanced features.
BIOS-level access	Remotely reboot the server to the BIOS level and power cycle remote devices
Management
Single management platform	The DSR1021 switch can be used  with DSView3 software enabling you to use a single interface to manage your entire IT infrastructure, including data centre and  branch office locations.
Access IPMI-enabled servers	Using DSView 3 software you can monitor system health including temperature, fans and voltage. You also have power management capabilities.
Scheduling	DSView 3 software simplifies management of routine tasks, updates, and file loading including automation of task schedules and updates.
Security
Local login required	Required login at the local port for increased security
Failover authentication	DSView 3 software, with hub and spoke architecture, provides failover authentication. Users authenticate to a central management server (the hub) or one of 15 mirror servers (the spokes).
User logs and access control	DSView 3 software advanced security includes audit logs and gives you the power to assign individual user rights.

Specifications

Mechanical
Height	1.72 in. (4.37 cm)
Width	17.00 in. (43.18 cm)
Depth	8.08 in. (20.51 cm)
Weight	5.3 lbs. (2.40 kg) without cables
Environmental
Operating Temp	32 to 104 degrees F (0 to 40 degrees C)
Storage Temp	-4 to 158 degrees F (-20 to 70 degrees C) Humidity: 10 to 95%, non-condensing
Power
Operating Voltage	100 - 240 VAC
Power Frequency	50 - 60 Hz autosensing
Input	25W maximum
Supported Hardware
Computers	PS/2, Sun, USB
Monitors	VGA, SVGA, XGA, and SXGA, Maximum Resolution: 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz
Peripherals	PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, IntelliMouse
Safety and EMC Approvals and Markings
	UL, FCC, cUL, ICES-003, CE, GS, VCCI, MIC, C-Tick, GOST

Diagram

Ordering Details

Description	Part Number	Price
1 digital user, 1 local user, 8 systems switch with rack mount kit	DSR1021-XXX*	Call for pricing
Modules
Description	Part Number	Price
Server interface module for VGA video, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, with 14 in. PS/2 cables	DSRIQ-PS2	Call for pricing
Server interface module for VGA video, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, with 20 in. PS/2 cables	DSRIQ-PS2L	Call for pricing
Server interface module for VT100 serial devices (requires UPD-AM)	DSRIQ-SRL	Call for pricing
Server interface module for VGA video, USB keyboard and mouse	DSRIQ-USB	Call for pricing
Server interface module for VGA or 13W3 video, Sun keyboard and mouse	DSRIQ-VSN	Call for pricing
Software
Description	Part Number	Price
DSView 3 software - 1 User add-on license	DSV3-1	Call for pricing
DSView 3 software - 5 User add-on license	DSV3-5	Call for pricing
DSView 3 software - 10 User add-on license	DSV3-10	Call for pricing
DSView 3 software - 25 User add-on license	DSV3-25	Call for pricing
DSView 3 software - 50 User add-on license	DSV3-50	Call for pricing
DSView 3 software - 1 Spoke Add-on License	DSV3-SPOKE	Call for pricing
Demo License Key for DSView 3 software	DSV3-DEMO90	Call for pricing
DSView 3 Portfolio B - 1 Hub/1 Spoke/5 Users	DSV3-SW	Call for pricing
DSView 3 Portfolio A - 1 Hub/5 Users	DSV3-SWA	Call for pricing
DSView 3 - Power management option license 1 device	DSV3-PWR1	Call for pricing
DSView 3 - Power management option license 5 devices	DSV3-PWR5	Call for pricing
DSView 3 - Power management option license 10 devices	DSV3-PWR10	Call for pricing
DSView 3 - Power management option license 25 devices	DSV3-PWR25	Call for pricing
Accessories
Description	Part Number	Price
Power Supply for AMIQ-SRL, AVRIQ-SRL and DSRIQ-SRL. Each UPD-EU can power up to four serial interface modules	UPD-XXX*	Call for pricing

*Please consult Avocent price list for correct regional ordering code


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Modules and Cables
DSRIQ-PS2	DSRIQ-PS2L	DSRIQ-SRL
DSRIQ-VSN	DSRIQ-USB	SRL w/Power Supply

FAQs

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 DSR switch is part of the Avocent DS Series which 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.
Operation
I use remote control software to manage my remote locations. How is your solution 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 DSR1021 switch has a built-in power control port. By connecting this port to an Avocent SPC power control device, you can remotely check power starts and cycle power. This eliminates calling someone at the location to explain which power switch they need to cycle.
Performance
Depending on my site, my link speeds can be different. How does the DSR1021 switch handle different speeds?	The DSR1021 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.