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Cyclades ACS 6000 Series
Advanced Console Servers
A Next Generation Console Management Solution
Cyclades
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ACS 6000 series of advanced console servers integrates cutting edge technologies,
adaptive services and secure enterprise communications, offering 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
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operating system, Cyclades ACS 6000 console servers provide optimal
performance, security and reliability. Using DSView
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3 management software and integrated
power, Cyclades ACS 6000 provides a complete out-of-band management solution.
High-Performance Design and Advanced Features
Cyclades ACS 6000 series of advanced console servers offers upgraded and advanced features that
deliver scalable and high performance solutions for IT administrators. Cyclades ACS 6000 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, Cyclades ACS 6000
features an internal temperature sensor for device level monitoring and confi gurable pin-outs for
serial ports.
Cyclades ACS 6000 series also offers robust software features to meet the requirements of the
most demanding data center management applications. Features include automated discovery
tools to ease identifi cation of servers, routers, switches or PBX connected to any serial port
saving time at initial confi guration and installation. To comply with existing data center
network access policy, the Cyclades ACS 6000 provides customizable multiple access levels for
secure management.
Cyclades ACS 6000 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, ACS 6000 supports next generation network standards such as
Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6). Available in 16-, 32- and 48-port models that fi t in 1U of rack
space with single and dual AC and DC power option and with and without modem, Cyclades
ACS 6000 console servers help maximize IT asset productivity while providing scalability and
reducing operational costs.
Applications
• Secure console and power management
• Server and network management
• Secure access to test and development
lab environments
• Telco central offi ce and remote facilities
Benefi ts
• Secure in-band and out-of-band network
remote management
• Easy confi guration 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 Cyclades PM 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 cards options
• Access to remote and unreachable
locations using Ethernet/Modem PC cards
• Automatic event tracking and notifi cation
of fault conditions
• Regulatory compliance and easy trouble
shooting – online and offl ine data logging
with time stamps
Authentication
Authorization
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