User guide

Installation
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MergePoint Unity Switch Connectivity
A MergePoint Unity switching system transmits KVM and serial information between operators
and target devices attached to the switch over a network using either an Ethernet or modem
connection.
The MergePoint Unity switch uses TCP/IP for communication over Ethernet. Although 10BaseT
Ethernet may be used, Avocent recommends a dedicated, switched 100BaseT or 1000BaseT
network for switches that support it.
The MergePoint Unity switch uses the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) for communication over a
V.34, V.90 or V.92 modem. You can perform KVM and serial switching tasks by using the
OBWI or the DSView 3 software. For more information on the DSView 3 software, visit
www.avocent.com or see the DSView 3 Installer/User Guide.
Figure 2.1 illustrates a basic configuration for the MergePoint Unity switch, using the
MergePoint Unity 8032 switch model for the example. Descriptions follow in Table 2.1.