Avocent ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server

A Next-Generation Console Management Solution

Infrastructure Management &

Monitoring for

Business-Critical Continuity TM

Applications

• Secure console and power management

• Server and network management

• Secure access to test and development lab environments

• Telco central office and remote facilities

Benefits

• Secure in-band and out-of-band network remote management

• Easy configuration and installation – Auto Discovery tool

• Eliminates adaptors for Cyclades® and Cisco® pin-out conversions

• Compliance with data center access and security policies – customizable, multiple access levels

• Integrated power management – support for Avocent Power

Management Distribution Units

(PM PDUs) and third-party power support

• Compatible with next-generation network standards – IPv6

• Centralized management using

DSView 3 management software

• Strong dial-up and secure dialback using optional built-in modem and 16- and 32-bit PC card options

• Access to remote and unreachable locations using Ethernet/Modem

PC cards

• Automatic event tracking and notification of fault conditions

• Regulatory compliance and easy trouble shooting – online and off-line data logging with time stamps

The ACS 6000 advanced console server series integrates cutting-edge technologies, adaptive services and secure enterprise communications in order to offer IT professionals and network operations center (NOC) personnel the ability to perform secure, remote data center management and out-of-band management of IT assets from anywhere in the world. Using a hardened Linux® operating system, the ACS

6000 console server provides optimal performance, security and reliability. Using

DSView® 3 management software and integrated power, the ACS 6000 server provides a complete out-of-band management solution.

High-Performance Design and Advanced Features

The ACS 6000 advanced console server series offers upgraded and advanced features that deliver scalable and high performance solutions for IT administrators.

The console servers feature a high-speed processor platform with dual gigabit-

Ethernet ports for redundancy, optional built-in modem and two 16- and 32-bit PC card options. In addition, they feature an internal temperature sensor for devicelevel monitoring and configurable pin-outs for serial ports. The ACS 6000 console server also offers robust software features to meet the requirements of the most demanding data center management applications. Features include automated discovery tools to ease identification of servers, routers, switches or PBX connected to any serial port, saving time at initial configuration and installation. To comply with existing data center network access policy, the ACS 6000 console server provides customizable, multiple access levels for secure management.

The console servers provide a complete solution for secure, remote control with advanced console server features such as enhanced security, data logging and event monitoring. In addition, the ACS 6000 console server supports next-generation network standards such as Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6). Available in 4-, 8-, 16-,

32- and 48-port models that fit in 1U of rack space with single and dual, AC and DC power options. With or without modem, the ACS 6000 console server helps maximize

IT asset productivity, while providing scalability and reducing operational costs.

ACS 6008

Advanced

Console

Server

Avocent ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server

A Next-Generation Console Management Solution

Infrastructure Management &

Monitoring for

Business-Critical Continuity TM

HArDWArE SPECIFICATIONS

CPU

Memory

PPC440EPx @ 533 MHz (PowerPC with Security Acceleration Engine)

128 MB NAND flash (embedded ICs on motherboard)

256 MB DDr-2 memory (embedded ICs on motherboard)

Interfaces

2 Gigabit (10/100/1000BT) Ethernet interfaces on rJ45

1 rS-232 serial console port on rJ45

1 AUX rS232 port on rJ45 Or internal modem V.92 port on rJ45 (rJ11 compatible) rS232 ports on rJ45

1 USB 2.0 Host on Type A connector

2 PC Card / CardBus with ejector (dual Type II or single Type III)

PC Card Slots

Supporting

Ethernet, fast Ethernet (fiber optic), Fiber and Memory Cards, V.92 and modems, compact flash, IDE drive

Power

Internal 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Optional –48 VDC power supply

Optional dual entry, redundant AC and DC power supplies

Power Usage

Operating Temp.

Storage Temp.

Humidity

Nominal voltage 120VAC:

Typical 0.17A, 20W

Maximum 0.25A, 30W

Nominal voltage 230VAC:

Typical 0.1A, 23W

Maximum 0.15A, 35W

Nominal voltage -48VDC (20% tolerance)

Typical 0.5A

32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C)

–4° to 158°F (–20° to 70°C)

20% to 80% noncondensing

Dimensions (W x D x H) 17.250 x 9.5 D x 1.75 in. (43.82 x 24.13 x 4.45 cm)

Weight 6.6 lbs

Certifications

Emissions and Immunity:

• FCC Class B

• CE Class A (EU)

• ICES-003 (Canada)

• VCCI (Japan)

• C-Tick and A-Tick (Australia)

Safety:

• UL (USA)

• cUL (Canada)

• EN-60950 (EU)

• CB

• NEBS by Design**

In addition, the following certifications for specific models:

• GOSTr (russia)*

• MIC (Korea)*

* Only specific models are certified to the above certifications

** NEBS level 3 compliant design

OrDErING DETAILS

SINGLE POWEr SUPPLy MODELS

AC MODELS

ACS6004SAC

ACS6004MSAC

ACS6008SAC

ACS6008MSAC

ACS6016SAC

ACS6016MSAC

ACS6032SAC

ACS6032MSAC

ACS6048SAC

ACS6048MSAC

DC MODELS

ACS6004SDC

ACS6004MSDC

ACS6008SDC

ACS6008MSDC

ACS6016SDC

ACS6016MSDC

ACS6032SDC

ACS6032MSDC

ACS6048SDC

ACS6048MSDC

DUAL POWEr SUPPLy MODELS

AC MODELS

ACS6004DAC

ACS6004MDAC

ACS6008DAC

ACS6008MDAC

ACS6016DAC

ACS6016MDAC

ACS6032DAC

ACS6032MDAC

ACS6048DAC

ACS6048MDAC

DC MODELS

ACS6004DDC

ACS6004MDDC

ACS6008DDC

ACS6008MDDC

ACS6016DDC

ACS6016MDDC

ACS6032DDC

ACS6032MDDC

ACS6048DDC

ACS6048MDDC

POrTS

16

16

32

32

8

8

4

4

48

48

POrTS

16

16

32

32

8

8

4

4

48

48

OPTIONS

Modem

Modem

Modem

Modem

Modem

OPTIONS

Modem

Modem

Modem

Modem

Modem

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The global leader in enabling

Business-Critical Continuity TM .

AC Power

Connectivity

DC Power

Embedded Computing

Embedded Power

Infrastructure Management & Monitoring

Outside Plant

Power Switching & Controls

FEATUrES

Operating System

• Embedded Linux

Accessibility

• In-band (Ethernet) and out-of-band (dial-up modem) support

• Built-in modem connectivity

• Allows for alternative access interfaces, such as modem (v.92),

Ethernet, fast Ethernet (fiber optic) through 16- and 32-bit PC cards

Availability

• Automatic Ethernet failover using second gigabit Ethernet port as the secondary port

• Dual power supply

• Internal modem support

• USB port option allows for storage or to connect USB-based PC cards

Security

• Preset security profiles–secure, moderate and open

• Custom security profiles

• X.509 SSH certificate support

• SSHv1 and SSHv2

• Local, rADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP/AD, NIS and Kerberos authentication

• Two-factor authentication (rSA SecurID®)

• One-Time Password (OTP) authentication

• Local, backup-user authentication support

• PAP/CHAP and Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) authentication

(for dial-up lines)

• Group authorization:

– TACACS+, rADIUS and LDAP

– Port access

– Power access

– Appliance privilege

• IP packet and security filtering

• User-access lists per port

• System event syslog

• IPSec with NAT traversal support

• IP forwarding support

• Secure factory defaults

• Strong password enforcement

Console Management

• Sun break-safe (Solaris ready Certified)

• Break-over SSH support

• Off-line data buffering – local and remote (NFS/Syslog/DSView 3 software)

• Level-based syslog filters

• Time stamp and rotations for data buffering

• Unlimited number of simultaneous sessions

• Simultaneous access on the same port (port sniffing) with ability to toggle

• Configurable event notification (e-mail, pager, SNMP trap)

• Customizable, global time zone support

• Multiple and customizable user levels of access

Port Access

• Directly by server name or device name

• CLI Command

• Simultaneous Telnet and SSH access

• HTTP/HTTPS

System Management

• Configuration wizard in Web for first-time users

• Auto Discovery for automatic deployment

• Command line interface (CLI)

• Web Management Interface (HTTP/HTTPS)

• SNMP

• Internal temperature sensor

Cabling

• CAT-5 compatible adapters for simpler cabling†

• Configurable Cyclades and Cisco pin-outs for serial ports

Upgrades

• Upgrades available on FTP site, no charge

• TFTP support for network boot

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