Avocent CCS4016-001 manual Cyclades CS Console Servers, Application Brief - Serial Solutions

APPLICATION BRIEF - SERIAL SOLUTIONS

Cyclades® CS Console Servers

SECURELY ACCESS ANY SERIAL DEVICE

Consolidated access to serial devices such as servers, routers, switches and serial power units ease management complexities and security concerns in evolving computing environments. The Cyclades CS console servers simplify access to serial devices with (a.) convenient management over an IP network via an onboard Web interface, (b.) at the rack through the local console port or (c.) dial-up with an external modem.

The Cyclades CS console servers include security options such as Local, RADIUS, TACACS+, Active Directory and LDAP for verifying users. Security benefits also provide separate authentication to access ports and the console server. Security features help reduce unauthorized access and integrate easily into existing security policies. The Cyclades CS console servers also support all major encryption algorithms.

TYPICAL ENVIRONMENTS

Available in 8- and 16-port models, the Cyclades CS4008 and CS4016 console servers let you consolidate access to serial devices with a single interface. Ideal for a small data center/computer room with a limited number of racks and servers. A typical environment would include 1-10 racks with 8-10 servers and network equipment (routers, switches) within each rack. Using a Linux-based operating system, the Cyclades CS console servers provide performance and secure access. A command line interface (Linux Shell) increases manageability.

The Cyclades CS console servers let you consolidate access to serial devices such as servers, routers, switches and

BENEFITS

•Linux operating system

•Securely access any serial device

•Separate authentication to access ports and the console server

•Consolidate all serial port access via a single interface

•Access devices via the local serial port (in-band) or remotely using TCP/ IP or dial-up (out-of-band)

•Simplify access and control of any serial computing device from any location

•Event notification (email, pager, SNMP trap)

•Sun break-safe (Solaris Ready™ certified)

•Unlimited number of simultaneous sessions

•Offline data buffering - local or remote (NFS/Syslog)

•Flash-upgrade firmware for fast and easy updates

•CAT 5 compatible adapters simplify cabling

•A configuration wizard for first-time users eases installation

serial power units with a single interface.