NetReach™
Model CMS-16
Telnet and Dial-Up
Console/Aux Port Switch
Applications:
- Local or Remote Console Port Switching
- UNIX Serial Console Management
- Telnet or Dial-Up Access to Consoles at Remote Locations
- Share Multiple Console Ports Using a Single VT100 Terminal or PC
- In-Band/Out-of-Band Network Management
Features:
- Sixteen RS232 DB-9 Serial Ports
- 10Base-T Ethernet Port
- Modem Auto-Setup Command Strings (User Definable)
- IP Security Features
- Non-Connect Port Buffering
- Co-Location Features
- Any-to-Any Port Switching
- Port-Specific Password Protection
- Data Rate Conversion, 300 to 115K bps
- No Software Required
- Easy-to-Use Menu/Commands
- AC and 48V DC Powered Models
- Sun Solaris Ready!
The CMS-16 Console Port Management Switch provides secure, in-band
and/or out-of-band access to RS-232 console ports and maintenance ports
on UNIX servers, routers and other network equipment. System Administrators
can access remote devices in order to change configuration parameters,
connect users to restricted ports, collect buffered data, and perform
a variety of other administrative functions.
Intelligent
Port Selection
 Each
port can be individually accessed by number, name, or group. Ports can
be individually configured using simple, menu driven commands to set passwords,
data rates, parity, flow control and many other operating parameters.
The full matrix capability of the CMS-16 allows any port to connect to
any other port on the switch. Ports can also be connected or disconnected
by a third party with supervisor rights. For example, systems managers
can swap various RS-232 devices between ports on a terminal server at
a remote location. Configuration and Status screens display port parameters
and connection activity for one or all ports.
Security
and Co-Location Features
Address-specific IP security masks prevent unauthorized access to the
CMS menu via network. Two levels of operational passwords are also available;
the System Administrator level and the User level. The System Administrator
level is used to configure the unit, assign passwords and access privileges,
and create connections to any port. The User level allows connections
only to assigned ports. The User level is ideal for co-location applications,
as users can only view status and connect to ports assigned to their password.
Capture Buffer
The "Buffer Mode" feature allows individual ports to capture and store
incoming data. This "snapshot" of the last 32K of received data is stored
in non-volatile memory, and can be viewed, saved or erased by the system
administrator at any time. This is particularly useful in the event that
alarm information or other critical data is sent to a specific port during
non-connect periods.
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