Important Regulatory and Safety Notices

Important Regulatory and Safety Notices

Before using this product and any associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety Instructions” listed below so as to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage.

Products may require specific equipment, and /or installation procedures be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements. Notices have been included in this publication to call attention to these specific requirements.

Symbol Meanings

This symbol on the equipment refers you to important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions within the Product Manual Documentation. Failure to heed this information may present a major risk of damage or injury to persons or equipment.

The symbol with the word “Warning” within the equipment manual indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Warning

The symbol with the word “Caution” within the equipment manual indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

Caution

The symbol with the word “Notice” within the equipment manual indicates a situation, which if not avoided, may result in major or minor equipment damage or a situation which could place the equipment in a non-compliant operating state.

Notice

This symbol is used to alert the user that an electrical or electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD event.

ESD

Susceptibility

Important Safety Instructions

Caution

Warning

This product is intended to be a component product of the openGearTM frame. Refer to the openGearTM frame Owner’s Manual for important safety instructions regarding the proper installation and safe operation of the frame as well as it’s component products.

Certain parts of this equipment namely the power supply area still present a safety hazard, with the power switch in the OFF position. To avoid electrical shock, disconnect all A/C power cords from the chassis' rear appliance connectors before servicing this area.

Service barriers within this product are intended to protect the operator and service personnel from hazardous voltages. For continued safety, replace all barriers after any servicing.

Warning This product contains safety critical parts, which if incorrectly replaced may present a risk of fire or electrical shock. Components contained within the product’s power supplies and power supply area, are not intended to be customer serviced and should be returned to the factory for repair.

To reduce the risk of fire, replacement fuses must be the same type and rating. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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9032-SD specifications

The Cobalt Networks 9032-SD is a robust solution in the realm of server management and access control, particularly valued for its versatility and reliability in a variety of technological environments. Its primary function revolves around providing secure, remote access to servers, particularly for IT administrators who require seamless management of multiple systems from a single location.

One of the most prominent features of the Cobalt 9032-SD is its advanced security protocols. It implements strong encryption standards to ensure that data transmitted over the network is protected from unauthorized access. This is particularly crucial in today's digital landscape, where data breaches are commonplace. The device also supports multifactor authentication, adding an extra layer of security by requiring users to provide two or more verification factors to gain access.

In terms of technology, the Cobalt 9032-SD is equipped with dual Gigabit Ethernet ports. This allows for redundant network connections, enhancing reliability and ensuring that if one connection fails, the other can take over without interruption. The system's high availability design minimizes downtime, making it an excellent choice for mission-critical environments.

Another notable characteristic of the Cobalt 9032-SD is its user-friendly interface. Admins can easily navigate through the setup and configuration processes via a web-based management console. This intuitive design streamlines the process of managing server connections, simplifying what can often be a complex and time-consuming task.

In addition, the device also features remote KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) capabilities, which enable users to control servers as if they were directly in front of them, regardless of their physical location. This remote functionality is especially beneficial for administrators managing multiple servers across different geographical locations.

The Cobalt Networks 9032-SD is also built with scalability in mind. It allows users to connect multiple servers simultaneously, making it suitable for both small businesses and larger enterprises with extensive server farms.

With its combination of security, reliability, user-friendly design, and scalability, the Cobalt Networks 9032-SD stands out as an essential tool for IT professionals looking to enhance their server management capabilities. It delivers on the promise of creating a more efficient, secure, and integrated approach to remote server administration.