
KVMswitching capabilities
The MergePoint Unity switch supports IQmodules, which are powered directly from the target device and
provides Keep Alive functionality when the switch is not powered. The following IQ modules are
supported:DSRIQ-PS2, DSRIQ-USB, DSRIQ-VMC, DSRIQ-SUN, DSAVIQ-USB2 DSAVIQ-PS2M and MPUIQ-
VMC modules. The DSAVIQ-USB2, DSAVIQ-PS2M DSRIQ-VMC and MPUIQ-VMC modules are virtual
media-capable. The DSRIQ-VMC and MPUIQ-VMC modules are also smart card-capable.
True serial capabilities
The MergePoint Unity switch supports the MPUIQ-SRL module, which provides true serial capabilities through
Telnet. You can launch an SSHsession or launch a serial viewer from the on-board web interface (OBWI) to
connect the MergePoint Unity switch's attached target devices that have an MPUIQ-SRL module.
Local and remote user interfaces
You can use the local user interface (local UI) by connecting directly to the local port to manage the MergePoint
Unity switch. You can also use the remote OBWI to manage your switch system. The OBWI is web-browser
based and is launched directly from the switch, and any servers connected to the MergePoint Unity switch are
automatically detected. The two user interfaces share a similar look and feel for an optimal user experience.
Control of virtual media and smart card-capable appliances
The MergePoint Unity switches allow you to view, move or copy data located on virtual media to and from any
target device. Manage remote systems more efficiently by allowing operating system installation, operating
system recovery, hard drive recovery or duplication, BIOS updating and target device backup.
The MergePoint Unity switches allow you to use smart cards in conjunction with your MergePoint Unity switch
system. Smart cards are pocket-sized cards that store and process 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™ management software and is connected to the MergePoint Unity switch
using an Ethernet connection.
NOTE: The MergePoint Unity switch supports versions prior to and including DSView 4 management software.
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 hosting the DSView management software using an Internet browser.
2 MergePoint Unity™ KVM over IP and Serial Console Switch Installer/User Guide
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