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3: Console Server Features
This chapter describes how to configure your SCS to serve as a console server. The SCS features both in-
band management for access to connected devices over IP (e.g. through Telnet and SSH connections
directly to the SCS), and out-of-band management for access through a connected modem.
This chapter is divided as follows:
◆ Overview of Console Servers on page 3-1 introduces the functions of a console server.
◆ Event Port Logging on page 3-2 describes how to save idle serial data in an easily accessible log file
◆ Email Alerts for Serial Events on page 3-2 shows how to send the serial log via email.
◆ Configuring Menu Mode on page 3-3 discusses the options for configuring SCS menus.
◆ Managing the Attached Devices on page 3-6 covers in-band and out-of-band management options.
◆ Serial Port Configurations on page 3-7 describes optimal serial port settings.
Most of these features are discussed in more detail in the IP, Ports, and Security chapters.
3.1 Overview of Console Servers
The SCS can be connected to the serial console ports of a variety of devices. You can then manage these
devices remotely either over an IP network or through a dial-up modem connection.
Figure 3-1: Console Server Setup
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