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ACS 6000 Advanced
Console Server Series
A Next-Generation Console Management Solution
Applications
• Secure console and power management
• Server and network management
• Secure access to test and development
lab environments
• Telco central office and remote facilities
Benets
• 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 dial-back 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
ACS 6008 Advanced Console Server
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, ACS 6000 console servers provide
optimal performance, security and reliability. Using DSView® 3 management software and
integrated power, ACS 6000 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 device-level 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 manage-
ment 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 with-
out modem, the ACS 6000 console servers help maximize IT asset productivity, while
providing scalability and reducing operational costs.