Chapter 21: Using Tools; Using Unit Tools; Exporting Units - Avocent Network Device SPC420 Installer/User Manual

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The DSView 3 management software contains tools that may be used to perform various actions on
units. This chapter describes the available tools and how to use them.

Using Unit Tools

The Unit Tools window contains tools that allow a user to:
• Export unit information to a .csv (comma separated value) file
• Export unit access rights information to a .csv file
• Merge two or more target devices into a single target device
• Simultaneously merge multiple target devices and power outlets
• Import a DSView 2.x software database into the DSView 3 management software (valid only
when the DSView 3 software is installed on supported Windows systems)
• Import data in an XML format into the DSView 3 software database
To display the Units Tools window:
1. Click the Units tab.
2. Click Tools in the side navigation bar. The Unit Tools window will open.

Exporting units

The Export Units tool will export information about units into a .csv file. Unit names are always
exported. The following unit properties may be selected for export:
Action (default action)
Browser URL
Custom field 1-3
Department
DSView server name
IP address
Location
Model number
Part number
Using Tools
Primary contact phone
Secondary contact
Secondary contact phone
Serial number
Site
Status (at time of export)
Telnet port
Type
Visibility (show or hide)
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