DSView 3 Software Plug-in for the ACS Advanced Console Server : Before You Begin

Before You Begin
The ACS console server plug-in is pre-installed in the DSView 3 software. A later version of the plug-in may be available; if necessary, follow the instructions in the DSView 3 help (keyword: plug-in) to install the updated plug-in. Make sure that the plug-in is installed on every hub and spoke server in your network.
Starting with the ACS console server plug-in version 1.3.0, a single plug-in supports the 1 port, 4 port, 8 port, 16 port, 32 port and 48 port ACS console server models.
DSView 3 software version 3.6.0.159 is required to operate the ACS console server plug-in 3.3.0. DSView 3 software version 3.7.1 is required to support Avocent PM 1000, 2000 and 3000 PDUs with 10 or 20 outlets.
The ACS console server firmware version 3.0.0 or later is required for integration into the DSView 3 software. Firmware version 3.3.0 or later is recommended. If the console server needs to be upgraded, refer to the Cyclades ACS Installation/Administration/User Guide for instructions.
To perform any of the procedures in this document, select the appropriate ACS console server within the Units view in the DSView 3 management software. For some procedures, you will need to select the appropriate target device connected to the ACS console server.
NOTE: Most of the screens in the ACS console server plug-in include two buttons: Save and Flash Required. The Save button stores your configuration changes in the DSView 3 server database and in RAM on the ACS console server. The Flash Required button stores your changes permanently to the Flash memory card in the ACS console server.