Avocent MPU4032-001, MPU8032-001, MPU2016DAC-001, MPU4032DAC-001, MPU104E Specification Sheet

MergePoint Unity KVM over IP and Serial Console Switches

The Avocent MergePoint® Unity™ switches include both KVM over IP and serial console
management technology in a single appliance.

This unique combination provides IT administrators a complete remote management solution
to access and control servers, networking equipment and other devices found in data centers
and branch offi ces.

The MergePoint Unity switches enhance the in-band management typically done through the
NIC of IT equipment by providing secure and remote out-of-band connections directly to the
physical KVM, USB and serial ports. This unifi ed approach enables IT administrators a faster
method to diagnose, reconfi gure or restore equipment to meet SLAs and minimize downtime.

Improve Remote Management and Staff Effi ciency

 Reduce the time required to remotely diagnose/reconfi gure/repair/restore servers as well as

network devices and other hardware with serial confi guration and/or management consoles.

 Complement in-band tools to create a more complete remote management solution to access

servers and network equipment at remote locations.

 Virtual media enables remote USB connections to map CD-ROM and other USB mass

storage devices directly to remote servers to transfer/copy fi les, load updates or install new
applications, etc.

 Integrated serial device support allows secure SSH connections to the physical serial ports of

devices attached to the MPUIQ-SRL module. The Cisco
pin out the module to enable a fast and direct connection to Cisco confi guration ports,
without the need for any additional external wiring adapters or special wiring.

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confi guration settings electronically

Improve Physical Security

 Remote smart card/CAC reader support is provided for advanced security requirements.

Using the virtual media capabilities of the MergePoint Unity switch, a smart card reader can
be mapped from a desktop PC out to a remote server.

 Reduce the need to physically enter the data centers for local access and control.

The MergePoint Unity switch provides remote users the capabilities of a direct physical
connection from anywhere to KVM, USB and serial ports of servers and other IT equipment.

Quick Facts

 Remote access to KVM, USB and

serial connections

 Serial adaptor supports SSH

connections

 Serial adaptors support the Cisco

pinout to make connections to
Cisco equipment quick and easy

 Virtual media enables remote USB

connections and support for smart
card/CAC readers

 Built-in Web interface for standalone

applications or can be managed
with the DSView 3 software*

 Local and remote browser interface

for easy setup and use

Expand Your Control

 Avocent Power Management Distribution Units (PM PDUs) can attach directly to one of the

two dedicated power control ports to allow administrators the ability to control the power to
the devices they are accessing using the MergePoint Unity switch. The integration between
remote access and power control allows administrators to see the results instantly when they
turn remote devices on/off.

 Fully integrates with the DSView

their KVM and serial capabilities from the MergePoint Unity switches to include support for
blades, embedded service processors, virtual servers, third-party KVM devices and third­party power products. Detailed power reports and historical power trends on consumption,
capacity and cost are also available by adding the DSView 3 software Power Manager.

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3 management software* to allow companies to extend

* version 3.7 or above