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1.2 System Features
Each SCS system includes the following features:
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Linux operating system and command set
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Connections for up to 16, 32 or 48 EIA-232 serial console ports
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10 baseT/100 baseTX network compatibility
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Pre-configured from the factory: User ready, right from the box
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Open secure shell host (ssh)
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NFS and NIS support
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ssh to a Serial Port support
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Break Safe - No undesired “break” signals are sent to connected servers.
The SCS-R models also offer the following additional features:
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Dual Hot-Swappable, Redundant Power Modules
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Dual 10 baseT/100 baseTX Network Port interfaces
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Dual console port interfaces (one DTE, one DCE)
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Power Monitoring with Module outage notification
The Sentinel 32 and Sovereign 32 include the all features of the SCS-R models plus:
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Hot-swappable, modular console/network and serial port circuit cards
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Optional analog modem in place of the second console port.
1.3 Software Features
All SCS Models are designed with network administrators in mind. No special administration
tools, training or procedures required.
You know Linux, we run Linux.
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Open-source Linux Operating System (Red Hat compatible).
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Proprietary SCS features command-line options that follow the standard Linux / UNIX
command formats for ease of administration.
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Factory pre-configured to be operational out-of-the-box.
The SCS line allows up to 250 simultaneous user sessions to access up to 48 serial ports. The
attached components may be any variety of network center servers, workstations or other
devices with a serial port that must be monitored.
1.4 Hardware Features
SCS systems mount in industry-standard 19” equipment racks or can be placed on a shelf
or table top. Each SCS operates independently and is accessible using a secure network
connection or a local serial terminal (setup by your System Administrator or
“sysadmin”).
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Rack-mount (19 inch), 1U tall (1.75 in./ 4.5 cm) metal chassis
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16, 32 or 48 serial ports (CAT5 cables with RJ45 connectors)
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Front panel LCD with push buttons for network setup
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10/100 BaseT Network Port
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Console port (CAT5 cables with RJ45 connectors)
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Universal AC power input (100-240V, 50/60 Hz)
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Convection cooling
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256KB-per-port Buffer for Port data
