The new-generation ACS 8000 Series advanced console server integrates cutting-edge technology, adaptive services and secure enterprise communications, enabling IT professionals and Network Operations Center (NOC) staff to perform remote, secure data center management and out-of-band management of IT assets from anywhere in the world. The new-generation ACS 8000 Series adopts an ARM dual-core processor platform with 16GB flash memory, features redundant design with dual Gigabit Ethernet ports and dual fiber ports, and offers an optional built-in modem.
• Applications: Secure console and power management; server and network management; secure access for test and development lab environments; telecom central computer rooms and remote facilities.
• Benefits: Secure in-band and out-of-band remote network management; fast, automatic, zero-touch deployment; 3G/4G network support to access remote devices when the management network fails (carrier support required); all serial ports support Cyclades/Cisco pinout (straight/crossover) settings, allowing connection to most serial devices without pinout adapters; customizable multi-access levels compliant with data center access and security policies.
• Robust support for Vertiv™, ServerTech, APC, Raritan and Eaton rack PDUs; support for Vertiv GXT4 UPS systems; IPv6 and IPv4 network deployment; compatible with Avocent® DSView™ management software; powerful dial-in and secure callback via built-in modem; console event logging and alerts, including serial message recording before target device system failure; compliance and troubleshooting with timestamped online and offline data logs.
• No pinout adapter required between Cyclades™ and Cisco.
• 8 USB ports for new IT or external devices.
• Environmental sensor ports.
• Operating System: Embedded Linux; multiple connection methods.
• Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP).
• Supports in-band (Ethernet) and out-of-band (dial-up/cellular modem) access.
• Built-in V.92 analog modem connection.
• Supports external devices such as LTE/4G cellular routers.
• Availability
• The second Gigabit port automatically fails over for Ethernet or cellular failures; multi-routing table support; dual power supply design; dual Gigabit Ethernet; dual Gigabit SFP fiber; USB ports.
• Security
• Predefined security profiles – secure, robust and open; customizable security profiles; X.509 SSH certificate support; SSHv1 and SSHv2 support; local, RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP/AD, NIS and Kerberos authentication; two-factor authentication (RSA SecurID®); One-Time Password (OTP) authentication; local backup user authentication.
• PAP/CHAP and Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) authentication for dial-up lines.
• Group authorization via TACACS+, RADIUS and LDAP; port access, power access and device permissions; IP packet and security filtering; per-port user access lists; system event logs; IPsec and NAT traversal support; IP forwarding support; secure factory default settings; strong password enforcement.
• Console Management
• Sun break-safe (Solaris Ready certified); break signal sending via SSH; local and remote offline data caching (NFS/Syslog/DSView software); hierarchical syslog filtering; timestamped and cyclic data caching; unlimited concurrent sessions; concurrent port access (port monitoring) with switching capability; configurable event notifications (email, pager and SNMP traps); customizable global time zones; multi-level customizable user access rights.
• Port Access
• Direct access by server or device name; CLI commands; simultaneous Telnet and SSH access; HTTP/HTTPS.
• System Management
• New user web interface configuration wizard; auto-discovery for automatic configuration; Command Line Interface (CLI); Web management interface (HTTP/HTTPS); SNMP; internal temperature sensor.
• Cables
• CAT-5 compatible adapters simplify cabling; serial port auto-adaptation for Cyclades and Cisco pinouts.
• Upgrade
• Free firmware upgrade via FTP.
• TFTP network boot support.
