APPLICATION BRIEF - SERIAL SOLUTIONS
Cyclades ® CS Console Servers
SECURELY ACCESS ANY SERIAL DEVICE
Consolidated access to serial devices such as servers, routers, switches and serial power units ease management complexities and security concerns in evolving computing environments. The Cyclades CS console servers simplify access to serial devices with (a.) convenient management over an IP network via an onboard Web interface, (b.) at the rack through the local console port or (c.) dial-up with an external modem.
The Cyclades CS console servers include security options such as Local, RADIUS,
TACACS+, Active Directory and LDAP for verifying users. Security benefi ts also provide separate authentication to access ports and the console server. Security features help reduce unauthorized access and integrate easily into existing security policies. The Cyclades CS console servers also support all major encryption algorithms.
TYPICAL ENVIRONMENTS
Available in 8- and 16-port models, the Cyclades CS4008 and CS4016 console servers let you consolidate access to serial devices with a single interface. Ideal for a small data center/computer room with a limited number of racks and servers. A typical environment would include 1-10 racks with 8-10 servers and network equipment
(routers, switches) within each rack. Using a Linux-based operating system, the
Cyclades CS console servers provide performance and secure access. A command line interface (Linux Shell) increases manageability.
BENEFITS
• Linux operating system
• Securely access any serial device
• Separate authentication to access ports and the console server
• Consolidate all serial port access via a single interface
• Access devices via the local serial port (in-band) or remotely using TCP/
IP or dial-up (out-of-band)
• Simplify access and control of any serial computing device from any location
• Event notifi cation (email, pager,
SNMP trap)
• Sun break-safe (Solaris Ready™ certifi ed)
• Unlimited number of simultaneous sessions
• Offl ine data buffering - local or remote (NFS/Syslog)
• Flash-upgrade fi rmware for fast and easy updates
• CAT 5 compatible adapters simplify cabling
• A confi guration wizard for fi rst-time users eases installation
The Cyclades CS console servers let you consolidate access to serial devices such as servers, routers, switches and serial power units with a single interface.
Q A
What problems does this product solve?
The Cyclades CS console servers provide consolidated support for all the serial target devices an IT administrator will need to access in the SMB data center/ computer room.
What types of devices are supported by the Cyclades CS console servers?
Examples include servers (UNIX,
Linux and Solaris), routers, switches, public branch exchange (PBX), telecommunications equipment (DS/
CSU) and serial power management devices.
What access methods do the Cyclades
CS console servers support?
Local, remote via a TCP/IP network and dial up via an external modem
Do the Cyclades CS console servers feature power management?
Command line control of serialbased power management devices is supported.
Do the Cyclades CS console servers have a Linux-based operating system?
Yes.
What type of operating system is supported by the Cyclades CS console servers?
A Linux-based operating system. The
Cyclades CS console servers include a command line interface (Linux Shell) that increases manageability.
How do you access serial devices with the Cyclades CS console servers?
Management over an IP network via an on-board Web interface, at the rack through the local console port, or dial-up with an external modem.
How can dial-up access be accomplished?
Via an external modem connected to the console server.
What are the types of authentication supported by the Cyclades CS console servers?
Local, RADIUS, TACACS+, Active
Directory and LDAP authentication.
How does this solution support system management?
The Cyclades CS console server provides a confi guration wizard for fi rst-time users, command line interface (Linux
Shell), Web Management Interface
(HTTP/HTTPS) and SNMP to simplify system administration.
What type of cabling does this solution use?
CAT 5 compatible adapters for simpler cabling (sold separately).
I have purchased the Cyclades CS console server. How do I get upgrades?
Upgrades are available on the Avocent
FTP site at no charge, via fl ash upgrade or TFTP support for network boot.
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER
CCS4008-001
MODEL DESCRIPTION
Cyclades CS 8-port Cyclades 8-Port Console Server,
CCS4016-001 Cyclades CS 16-port Cyclades 16-Port Console Server,
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