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In branch offices, use Advanced Console Servers to:
»Simplify the control of distributed office server rooms or wiring closets containing servers, UPSs, PDUs, and network devices like Cisco® Integrated Service Routers.
»Set up a centralized in-band and out-of-band management gateway for local and remote serial port management—especially for satellite offices with little or no IT staff on-site.
»Ensure maximum system uptime for sales offices, the customer-facing points crucial to the bottom line of many business enterprises.
»Give off-site techs 24/7 access to integrated small business server applications, those that branch offices often depend on for e-mail, printing, file storage, Web access, and more.
In smaller service provider applications, use them to:
»Better serve the IT needs of clients in different offices by keeping servers and equipment up and running on a continuous basis.
»Support new services while at the same time reducing the need for on-site service calls and increasing profitability.
»Avoid the need for numerous high-priced management devices (dedicated power switch controllers, service processor management units, KVMoIP switches, etc.) at the client site.
»Proactively diagnose client-side equipment problems, setting up notification alarms and alerts to notify you of pending IT disasters.
Both administrators and users can access and control serial- and network- attached PDU power strips. By outlet, you can initiate the action you want to take, whether it’s turning it on or off, cycling, or checking its status.
T e c h S p e c s
Compliance — FCC Part 15 A, UL® 1950, TUV, C-Tick, NERC CIP Cyber Security Compliant, RoHS
CPU Processor — 166 MHz ARM (Micrel KS8695P)
LAN Console Port Management — Secure SSH tunneling (TCP/UDP); Secure Remote Desktop access to Windows XP/2003; Secure VNC access to Sun, Windows, Linux computers; secure HTTP(S) access to browser-controlled appliances; Native IPMI 1.5/2.0 (RMCP/RMCP+) support for BMC and service processor access and control; Secure SOL to BIOS, EMS, ACS data; service processor access (IPMI, ILO, LOM); access to KVM built into service processors (DRAC, RSA); secure Telnet access; limit user access by LAN device and SDT service for device; embedded DHCP server
Memory — 64 MB SDRAM, 16 MB embedded Flash; external 2 GB USB Flash storage drive (included)
Network Protocols — NTP, TCP/IP, UDP/IP; Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, PPP, RS-232 Operating System — Linux with source code access (custom development kit
included); PC, Mac, and UNIX compatible
Security and Authentication — Secure Shell (SSH-2, SSH-3); TACACS+, RADIUS, LDAP, PAP/CHAP (dial-up); dial-back support; local authentication; system event syslog; SSH port and IP forwarding support; IP packet filtering
Serial Console Port Management — SSH tunneled serial bridging; Windows 2003 Server ACS and EMS support; Sun/Solaris® ready (no inadvertent breaks); Break over SSH support; port triggers with SMNP and e-mail alerts; off-line data logging (Syslog, NFS, CIFS); on-line data buffering and logging; access by TCP port; Telnet/unauthenticated Telnet SSH/Raw TCP connect; RFC 2217 port redirection; Windows Remote Desktop or VNC over serial support; per serial port user access lists
CE Approval — Yes
Connectors — Serial: (8), (16), or (48) RJ-45 (RS-232);
Local console/external modem serial port: (1) DB9 F (RS-232);
Built-in modem port: (1) RJ-11;
Network/broadband out-of-band access: (2) RJ-45 (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX);
USB: (1) USB 2.0
Operating Environment — Temperature: 41 to 122º F (5 to 50º C); Humidity: 5 to 90%, noncondensing
Power — Dual-socket power supplies: Input: 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz; Consumption: Less than 30 W
Size — 1.75"H (1U) x 17"W x 12"D (4.4 x 43.1 x 30.4 cm) Weight — 11.8 lb. (5.4 kg)
Through a serial connection, you can access a menu to select your type of RPC device. The console servers support most popular network and serial PDUs. If your PDU isn’t on the list, then you can add support directly.
Advanced power and hotkey PDU or RPS control.
Because an Advanced Console Server can be used to manage ports on PDUs, UPSs, and environmental monitoring devices—and, in the process, cut power consumption and lessen environmental impact—it’s a great addition to any IT department or company wanting to initiate “clean tech” energy conservation. It’s also a great way to unify power and IT resources while controlling data centers anywhere in the world.
The console server comes with UPS monitoring tools and supports complex power architectures in modern data centers and NOCs where there’s a mix of UPSs from various manufacturers. You can not only more easily manage UPS hardware connected to your expensive devices, you can ensure a safe shutdown of systems, too. It can also be used for out- of-band access to a “dead” communications device—one that’s entirely locked up in a frozen condition.
Using a hotkey from the command line interface via SSH or Telnet, you simply launch the console server’s remote power control (RPC) menu to turn power on (or off), power cycle, or just check the power status of a particular device. Or you activate power status control and monitoring through SNMP. The Advanced Console Servers support thousands of PDU or RPS units, for both serial- and SNMP-connected control.
Item | Code |
Advanced Console Servers | LES1208A |
8-Port |
16-Port | LES1216A |
48-Port | LES1248A |
✦All models include (2) CAT5 cables, (1) DB9 F–RJ-45S straight connector,
(1) DB9 F–RJ-45S crossover connector, (2) IEC AC power cords, a rackmount kit, and a Quick Start Guide and user manual on CD-ROM.
Also see our Value Line Console Servers (LES1108A/1116A/1148A), with a single 10/100 interface, a single power supply, 8 or 16 MB of embedded flash memory, no built-in modem, and “classic” RJ-45 serial ports.
