Avocent Cyclades ACS1 Console Servers

Cyclades® ACS1 advanced console server is a powerful, yet highly compact single-port console server used to connect serial devices to a TCP/IP network. Typical applications include branch office management, console port management, retail automation and IP enabling of legacy serial devices.

Dual PC Card slots allows for enhanced functionality with support for many interface cards, such as Ethernet, modem (V.90, GSM, and ISDN) and wireless LAN. (Contact us for a list of supported PC Cards.)

Cyclades ACS1 console server uses its PowerPC dual CPU to transfer data from its 10/100BT Ethernet interface to its RS-232/RS-485 (software selectable) serial interface and vice versa, enabling communication between the serial device and the network. Cyclades ACS1 console server supports SSHv2 (Secure Shell) for a high degree of security in data connections.

Unlike other console server equipment designed with proprietary software technologies, Cyclades ACS1 console server leverages Embedded Linux and other Open Source software. Users have the flexibility and power to customize its operation, modifying or adding features as needed.

Cyclades ACS1 console server has all of the power and functionality necessary to take network connectivity to the next leve l.

Quick Facts

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
Additonal 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
Operating Systems
	Linux

Specifications

Mechanical
Height	6.3 in. (16 cm)
Width	4.0 in. (10 cm)
Depth	1.5 in. (3.8 cm)
Environmental
Operating Temp	50°F to 122°F (10°C to 50°C)
Storage Temp	-40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C)
Humidity	5% to 90% noncondensing
Power
	External Universal AC, 100-240VAC, 50/60 Hz, 5VDC, 5W max
Supported Hardware
CPU	MPC855T (PowerPC dual CPU)
Memory	128MB DIMM SDRAM / 128 MB compact flash
Interfaces	1 Ethernet 10/100BT on RJ45 1 RS232 console on RJ45 1 RS232 DTE on DB-9 or 1 RS485 DTE on terminal block (software selectable, 230KBps max.) Dual PC Card slots supporting: Secondary Ethernet, Wireless Net, GSM, CDMA, V.90 modem, ISDN, I/O
Standards
Approved Agency	FCC Part 15, A EN55022, A (CE), C-Tick

Cyclades ACS1 Console Servers

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