Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

The SN0108 / SN0116 Serial over the NET™ is a control unit that provides both In-Band and Out-of-Band remote serial access to up to 8 (SN0108) or 16 (SN0116) servers or other serial IT devices (hubs, routers, power management devices, etc.), via a Telnet or SSH TCP/IP connection.

Up to 8 (SN0108) or 16 (SN0116) Users can log in at the same time from any computer connected to the Internet, whether down the hall, or half way around the world. Each is able to control a separate port so that eight attached devices can be accessed at the same time.

Remote

TCP/IP

SN0108

The SN0108 / SN0116 can work in tandem with other remote management products - such as the Altusen PN9108 Power over the NET™ remote power management system to provide convenient, reliable, and effective, remote data center device management.

Installation is fast and easy: plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed. A choice of browser based GUI, Telnet (SSH), and VT console terminal sessions make configuration and operation smooth and convenient.

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