SN0108A
8-Port Serial Console Server
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The SN series of serial console servers integrate cutting edge technology with secure enterprise communications. Available in 8-port models, the serial console server offers both in-band and out-of-band remote serial console access to servers and network devices, via a direct Telnet/SSH client or an applet viewer. SN works in tandem with the Power Over the NET™ remote power management system. Both can be managed with CC2000 management software to provide centralized data center management and integrated power management. With their comprehensive features, SN series of serial console servers help maximize IT productivity, provide scalability and reduce operational costs.
The serial console server is used to connect serial devices to the Ethernet network to meet the needs of demanding applications in industrial control, data acquisition, environment monitoring, and remote facility and equipment management. It offers versatile operation modes including Real COM Port, TCP Server/ Client, UDP Server/Client, Serial Tunnel and Virtual Modem. It helps transform the capabilities of legacy serial devices to take advantage of the TCP/IP network to allow remote access, configuration, and management of the serial devices from anywhere in the world over the Internet.
SN series is a complete secure remote access and control solution. Access rights and privilege control can be applied to individual ports. Consolidated authentication simplifies password management. Data encryption is provided. Logging and alerting helps speed resolution of issues and mitigates risk. Enhanced security functions ensure the compliance of internal security mandates. The ease of use, accessibility and manageability of the SN series serial console servers enables a quick response to changing demands and helps meet ultimate business goals.
System Accessibility and Availability
Secure in-band and out-of-band network access to serial consoles
In-band access of Ethernet
Browser access with an intuitive GUI
Terminal-based access with a menu-driven UI
Out-of-band access of dial-up modem
Modem dial-in/dial-back/dial-out
Front access USB ports for USB storage or for USB-based PC cards
Laptop USB Console (LUC) port for extra local console access via laptop computer
Dual Ethernet ports for failover or for dual IP addresses access
Dual power supply
Serial Console Management
Convenient and simple access via browser or Telnet/SSH client
Port access via Telnet/SSH client and third-party client such as PuTTY
Direct port access from Telnet client – bypassing login to SN
Convenient port access via the applet serial viewer from SN Web GUI
Selectable Telnet or SSH for the serial viewer
Selectable ActiveX or Java for the serial viewer
Comprehensive viewer function – Copy/paste, logging, data import, Macro, broadcast and Message Board
Sun Solaris ready – Sun “break-safe”
Alert String
Command filter – administrators can define what commands cannot be executed by users
Data buffering
Multiple users simultaneously access to the same port – up to 16 connections per port.
Selectable mode for multiple simultaneous access – Exclusive/Occupy/Share mode
Integrated with Power Over the NET™ product for port and power outlet association
Security
SSH and SSL support
Supports CA certificates
Configurable user permissions for port access and control
Configurable group permission for port access and control
Local and remote authentication and logging
Third-party authentication – support RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP/AD, and Kerberos
IP filtering and MAC filtering
System Management
System configuration via Web browser of HTTP/HTTPS, Telnet/SSH client and local console
System log and event logging
Comprehensive logging and event notification
ATEN Log server and Syslog server
SNMP agent
Event notification – support notification of SMTP , SNMP Trap, and SMS (with additional device)
Backup/restore system configuration
Firmware upgradeable
Multi-browser support – Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Mozilla, and Netscape
Customizable global time zone
NTP for time server synchronization
DHCP for dynamic IP address assignment
IPv6 support
Integrated with CC2000 for data center centralized management
Serial Device Management
Versatile serial operating modes – support Real COM, TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP, Serial Tunnel and Virtual Modem
128-bit/256-bit SSL encryption for Real COM, TCP Server, TCP Client, Serial Tunnel and Virtual Modem
Real COM driver for Windows 2000 or higher and Windows Server 2003/2008
Real TTY driver for Linux
Fixed TTY driver for UNIX