Avocent MPU2032DAC-201 Data Sheet

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 offices.

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 unified approach enables IT administrators a faster 
method to diagnose, reconfigure or restore equipment to meet SLAs and minimize downtime.

•  Reduce the time required to remotely diagnose/reconfigure/repair/restore servers as well as 

network devices and other hardware with serial configuration 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 files, 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® configuration settings electroni-
cally pin out the module to enable a fast and direct connection to Cisco configuration ports, 
without the need for any additional external wiring adapters or special wiring.

•  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.

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

two dedicated power control ports to allow administrators 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® 3 management software* to allow companies to extend 

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 third-party 
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.

•  Remote access to KVM, USB and 

serial connections

•  Serial adaptors support 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

* version 3.7 or above