Cyclades ACS Console Servers

-48VDC Single or Dual Power Supply, NEBS-Certified

The Cyclades ACS console server provides enterprise and telecom networks with a complete, secure console management solution. When combined with integrated power management and centralized administration, the Cyclades ACS console server offers a secure and consolidated out-of-band infrastructure (OOBI) management solution. Using a hardened Linux operating system, the Cyclades ACS provides optimal performance, security and reliability.

The Cyclades ACS offers advanced hardware features to meet the requirements of even the most demanding data center management applications. PCMCIA slots allow for enhanced functionality with support for many interface cards, such as modem (V.92 and ISDN), Ethernet, fast Ethernet (fiber optic) and wireless LAN (GSM, CDMA and GPRS). The Cyclades ACS also allows for automatic Ethernet failover by using a PCMCIA slot as a second Ethernet port, hence providing Ethernet redundancy. The Cyclades ACS's optional dual-entry redundant power supply (AC/DC) provides extra reliability, ensuring availability during critical times. (Click here for a list of supported PCMCIA cards.)

Available in 1-, 4-, 8-, 16-, 32- and 48-port models that fit in 1U of rack space, the Cyclades ACS helps maximize IT asset productivity while providing scalability and reducing operational costs. Using the Cyclades ACS for secure IT asset management decreases network maintenance costs while increasing efficiency and productivity.

Quick Facts

• Complete, secure console management solution
• Works with DSView 3 centralized management software
• Using a hardened Linux operating system, the Cyclades ACS provides optimal performance, security, and reliability
• PC Card slots allow for enhanced functionality, with support for many interface cards

Features and Benefits

Accessibility

• In-band (Ethernet) and out-of-band (Dial-up modem) support
• PCMCIA support allows for alternative access interfaces, such as modem (V.92 and ISDN), Ethernet, fast Ethernet (fiber optic) and wireless Ethernet (GSM, CDMA, and GPRS)

Availability

• Automatic Ethernet failover using PCMCIA Ethernet as the secondary port
• Dual power supply

Security

• Pre-set security profiles - secure, moderate, and open
• Custom security profile
• X.509 SSH certificate support
• SSHv1 and SSHv2
• Local, RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, NIS, and Kerberos authentication
• Token-based strong authentication (SecurID)
• Local backup user authentication support
• PAP/CHAP authentication (for dial-up lines)
• Separate authentication to access ports and console server
• Group authorization - TACACS+, RADIUS, and LDAP
• Dial back support
• IP packet and security filtering
• User access lists per port
• System event syslog
• IPSec with NAT traversal support
• Secure factory defaults
• Secure clustering for up to 1,024 devices

Console Management

• Sun break-safe (Solaris Ready certified)
• Break-over SSH support
• Windows Server 2003 EMS support
• Offline data buffering - local or remote (NFS/Syslog)
• Level-based Syslog filters
• Time stamp for data buffering
• Unlimited number of simultaneous sessions
• Simultaneous access on the same port (port sniffing)
• Secure clustering (central access to multiple console servers)
• Event notification (email, pager, SNMP trap)
• Global time zone support

Port Access

• Directly by TCP port, IP address, or server name
• Telnet/SSH with menu
• Simultaneous Telnet and SSH access
• HTTP/HTTPS
• Bi-directional Telnet

System Management

• Configuration wizard for first time users
• Command line interface (Linux Shell)
• Web management interface (HTTP/HTTPS)
• SNMP

Cabling

• CAT 5 compatible adapters for simpler cabling (sold separately)

Upgrades

• Upgrades available on FTP site, no charge
• Flash upgradeable
• TFTP support for network boot

Additional Protocols Supported

• DHCP for dynamic IP address assignment
• PPP/SLIP for dial-up
• NTP for time server synchronization
• RFC2217 support for remote serial port access

Technical Specifications

Mechanical	Height		1.75 in.
	Width		17.0 in.
	Depth		8.5 in.
	Weight		Single Power Dual Power 4-port 6.3 lbs 6.5 lbs 8-port 6.3 lbs 6.6 lbs 16-port 6.4 lbs 6.7 lbs 32-port 6.5 lbs 6.9 lbs 48-port 7.9 lbs 8.1 lbs
	Operating System		Linux
	CPU		MPC855T (PowerPC dual CPU)
	Memory		128MB DIMM SDRAM / 32MB Compact Flash
	Interfaces		1 Ethernet 10/100BT on RJ45 1 RS-232 console on RJ45 RS-232 serial ports on RJ45
	PCMCIA slots supporting		Modems (V.92 and ISDN), Secondary Ethernet, fast Ethernet (fiber optic), wireless LAN (GPRS, GSM, and CDMA), Compact Flash and IDE drive
Environmental	Operating Temp		50°F to 112°F (10°C to 44°C)
	Storage Temp		-40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C)
	Humidity		5% to 90% noncondensing
Power			Internal 100-240VAC, 50/60 Hz Optional -48VDC power supply Optional dual entry, redundant AC and DC power supplies
Certifications	Approved Agency		FCC Part 15 Class A, EN55022, Class A (CE), EN55024, NEBS Level 3*, UL/cUL, TUV/GS, Japan VCCI V3/2003.4, BSMI, CB Scheme (IEC 60950), MIC, S-Mark, ICES-03, C-Tick, Solaris Ready *Only ACS16 and ACS32 DC (single and dual power supply) models.