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Enable you to use a single user interface to manage
multiple serial console ports and devices.
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Accessible in band (via Ethernet or secure tunnel
over the Web) or out of band via a modem link.
Include a built-in modem, as well as a DB9 port for
external modem connections.
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Also have dual Ethernet ports with bonding,
ensuring availability and automatic failover.
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Pinned for “rolled” cabling of Cisco console ports.
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Robust LAN console port management with secure
Serial over LAN (SoL) access and Secure Remote
Desktop access to Windows
®
XP/2003.
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Advanced power management features, as well as
dual-socket power supplies for redundancy.
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Protect data over a public network with 256-bit
encryption, SSH tunneled serial bridging, SSH
tunneling for TCP/UDP, and IP packet filtering.
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Support up to 50 concurrent sessions (SDT tunnels).
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No limit on the number of clients who can access
one gateway or the number of hosts accessed
concurrently through one tunnel.
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On the LAN port, each gateway can port forward
to an unlimited number of locally networked hosts.
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Authentication protection plus the ability to restrict
access by IP address, password, or account.
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Cascadable ports. Cluster multiple units so serial
ports can be accessed via one IP address.
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Equipped with 2 GB of USB flash memory.
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Store multiple local boot images locally for easy
rollback. Supports offline logs for audit trails, file
backup, and disaster recovery.
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Flexible system management options (including
SNMP, HTTPS, HTTP, CLI in Linux Shell, Nagios
®
distributed monitoring, and ARP-PING).
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Embedded with open-source Linux
®
based OS.
PC, Mac
®
, and UNIX
®
compatible.
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Embedded DHCP server for managing LAN devices.
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Rackmountable (1U) with included mounts.
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Flash upgradable.
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RoHS compliant.
OvERvIEW
Why sacrifice performance, flexibility, and server interoperability
for price when purchasing a remote console server port management
solution when you can have a Black Box
®
Advanced Console Server
instead? It gives you out-of-band serial console port access and control
in a secure platform that fits the budget of small to medium-size
businesses as well as educational, healthcare, and government
institutions.
The Advanced Console Server provides access to data center
systems for reliable 24/7 uptime. Equipped with a built-in modem as
well as a local console port and dual 10/100-Mbps Ethernet ports, it
gives you multiple access paths. Depending on the model you order,
you can manage 8, 16, or 48 console ports remotely.
Through this gateway, you can remotely access servers and virtual
servers, as well as switches, firewalls, PBX systems, and other network
devices. Serial ports on the console server are even specially pinned for
routers or other devices that use the Cisco
®
RJ-45 “rolled” port wiring
scheme—simplifying setup further.
You even get easy access to service processors. Many pricier console
servers don’t, which can be a real shortcoming if you want to connect
to today’s newer servers that include service processor cards or
sideband interfaces by default.
It has advanced power management features, too. Using the
Advanced Console Server’s user-friendly GUI, you can monitor a remote
UPS and reset a PDU or an RPS power system. Plus, for power backup
and maximum uptime of the console server unit itself, it’s equipped
with a redundant AC power supply.
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BLACK BOX
®
2 of 4
Advanced Console
Servers come
with a GUI and
embedded tools
for remotely
managing power
devices for UPS/
RPC monitoring,
graphing, and
alarms.
It also features 2 GB of USB Flash memory for local FTP/TFTP
storage, which you can use for disaster recovery and storing device
configurations and logs off-line (such as for syslog and Wireshark
packet analysis). Quickly store local copies of your router and switch
configurations and backup configurations, and roll back to an earlier
configuration if necessary.
What’s more, it includes IPSec High Availability VPN gateway
software, which enables you to set up console connections within a
secure IPSec VPN network. If there’s a network outage, the console
server will automatically reconnect the VPN using a modem link or
broadband failover route. IPSec VPN network compatability also
makes it great for utilities who need to meet NERC CIP standards.
And because the console server uses the Linux
®
platform, there’s
no dealing with proprietary protocol issues when you want to
customize it to your requirements (a developer kit is included).
Reach multiple server console ports and two LANs remotely with the Advanced Console Server
Remote Management
Station
Remote Management
Station
Modem
Ethernet
Switch
Ethernet
Switch
PSTN
VoIP PBX
PowerStrip or UPS
Linux
®
, Solaris
®
,
Windows
®
, UNIX
®
Servers
Switch,
Router,
or Firewall
Internet
Local Management (Serial)
Local Management
(Network)
Advanced Console Server,
8-Port (LES1208A)
