NetReach™
Model CMS-32
32 Port, 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
- Manage Multiple Console Ports Using a Single VT100 Terminal or PC
- In-Band/Out-of-Band Network Management
Features:
- Thirty Two (32) RS232 DB-9 Serial Ports
Sixteen Port Unit Also Available
Eight Port Unit Also Available
- Simultaneous Telnet Sessions
- Non-Connect Port Buffering
- Syslog Reporting
- SNMP Capability
- Any-to-Any Port Switching
- IP Security Features
- 10Base-T Ethernet Port
- Port-Specific Password Protection
- Data Rate Conversion, 300 to 115K bps
- Modem Auto-Setup Command Strings (User Definable)
- Easy-to-Use Menu/Commands
- Menu Driven or Discrete TCP Port Connections
- 115/230VAC or -48VDC Powered Models
- No Software Required
- Sun Solaris Ready!
The CMS-32 Console/AUX Management Switch provides secure, in-band
or out-of- band access to RS-232 ports on UNIX servers, routers and any
other network elements which have a serial console or craft port.
System administrators can access serial maintenance ports over the network
via Telnet connection and simple menu-driven commands, or through a discrete
TCP port connection mapped directly to one of the CMS-32 serial outputs.
The CMS-32 can also send buffered console messages via Syslog, as well
as alert via SNMP when incoming console messages are captured.
The CMS-32 is ideal for allowing administrators to buffer console data
collected during non-connect periods, and/or to access console ports through
out-of-band connections, such as dial-up modems or local terminals.
Intelligent
Port Selection
Each port can be individually accessed by number, name or group via standard
Telnet sessions. The CMS also allows direct connections through discrete
TCP port assignments, mapped directly to a specified serial port. Ports
can be individually configured using simple menu driven commands for password,
data rate, parity, flow control and many other operating parameters.
The full matrix capability of the CMS 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 RS232 devices between ports at a remote location. Configuration
and Status screens display realtime port statistics and 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 all ports.
The User level allows connections only to assigned ports or port groups.
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.
Console Messages, which are stored in the CMS32 port buffers can be
sent to a remote location via Syslog, or an SNMP message can be generated
to alert administrators when new console messages have been recorded.
This is particularly useful in the event that "alarm/error" or other critical
data is sent to a specific console port during non-connect periods.
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