User Guide

Introduction
The Avocent® ACS 6000 advanced console server is a 1U appliance that serves as a single point
for access and administration of connected devices, such as target device consoles, modems and
power devices. Console servers support secure remote data center management and out-of-band
management of IT assets from any location worldwide.
NOTE: Unless noted, references to a console server refer to all models in the 60XX series.
Console servers provide secure local (console port) and remote (IP and dial-up) access. The
console servers run the Linux
®
operating system with a persistent file system in Flash memory, and
can be upgraded from either FTP or a DSView
™
4 management software server.
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all references to DSView software in this document refer to version 4 or
greater.
Multiple administrators can be logged into the console server at the same time and can use the web
manager, the Command Line Interface (CLI utility) or DSView software to access and configure the
console server.
Some models feature two PC card/slots to support modem, Ethernet, fast Ethernet (fiber optic) and
storage PC cards (16 bit and 32 bit). One USB port supports modem (V.92 and Wireles), storage
devices and USB hubs. Two fast Ethernet ports support connections to more than one network or
configuration of Ethernet bonding (failover) for redundancy and greater reliability. For dial-in and
secure dial-back with Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), optional internal modems can be factory
installed, or you can use external modems or wireless modem CardBus devices.
Features and Benefits
Access options
Secure access is available through the following local (analog console port) and remote (digital IP
and dial-up) options:
• LAN/WAN IP network connection.
• Dial-up to a factory-configured internal modem (optional), a modem connected either to a
serial port or the AUX port (which is only possible when an internal modem is not installed), or
to a PC phone card installed in one of the PC card slots (if applicable)or in the USB port or a
wireless modem.