Cyclades ACS 5000 Series
Advanced Console Server
Challenge
As data centers grow in size and complexity, keeping IT infrastructures fully operational while lowering
costs has never been more important. With IT infrastructures evolving to include geographically dispersed
data centers comprised of hundreds or thousands of IT assets, and increased compliance demands, the cost
of maintaining and managing these assets can become overwhelming. To reduce operational costs, facili-
tate compliance and ensure round-the-clock service availability, you need effective and reliable out-of-band
management to securely access, diagnose and restore disconnected or failed IT assets quickly.
Avocent Solution
Business stops when the IT production network is down or an IT asset is not responding. In-band management
tools alone cannot correct the problem. Administrators often need out-of-band management tools to trouble-
shoot and restore IT assets across the enterprise, whether the IT assets are close at hand or far away. Out-of-
band management tools by Avocent include Cyclades® ACS advanced console servers, DSR® switch appliances,
Cyclades PM intelligent power distribution units (IPDUs) and MergePoint® 5200 Series of service processor
managers, all controlled by DSView® 3 management software. The Avocent solution integrates these products
into a comprehensive, remote management system with enterprise-class security and a single,
consolidated user interface.
Securely access and manage network assets
BASE-T
COL
CP
100
P2
P1
LK/
DT
AC
ACS
50
5032
32
AC
ACS
5032
5032
Access
Secure in-band and out-of-band
access to the serial console
ports of servers and other net-
work assets
Monitor
Proactive problem resolution
through real-time monitoring,
event notifi cation and centralized
management
UNIX
Linux
Windows
Solaris
Decrease IT Operational Costs and Increase IT Productivity
Effective out-of-band management reduces IT operational costs and risks while increasing IT asset and person-
nel productivity. Out-of-band management tools by Avocent enable administrators to access and troubleshoot
IT assets even if the production network is down.
Cyclades ACS 5000 Series Advanced Console Server
Cyclades ACS 5000 Series console servers integrate advanced technologies, adaptive services and secure enter-
prise communications to provide IT professionals with secure, remote access and management of IT assets from
anywhere, anytime. Available in 4-, 8-, 16-, 32- and 48-port models in 1U form factor, with AC, Single Power Supply
options, Cyclades ACS 5000 Series console servers gives IT professionals and network operations center person-
nel the ability to perform secure remote data center management and out-of-band management of IT assets from
anywhere in the world.
Cyclades ACS 5000 console servers provide integrated centralized management with DSView 3 software and sup-
port for third-party power integration at a competitive price point. A more robust advanced console server, Cycla-
des ACS 5000 features data buffering, direct access methods to the serial ports, and event notifi cation to improve
monitoring capabilities, speed problem resolution and ensure greater system availability.
and IT assets from anywhere, anytime.
Applications
• Secure console and power
management
• Server and network management
• Legacy terminal server environments
• Industrial and commercial automation
Control
Real-time monitoring to identify
problems before they occur,
minimizing costly downtime
PBX
Router
Switch
Cyclades ACS 5000
advanced console server