Avocent ACS 8000 Advanced Console Server (ACS8008MDAC-400)

The Avocent ACS 8000 advanced console server series continues the long running success story with a new, ground-up platform of innovation, integrating important new connectivity features such as gigabit fiber, USB and sensors. IT professionals and network operations center (NOC) personnel can now harness these new capabilities to further enable them to perform secure, remote data center management and out-of-band management of IT assets from anywhere in the world. Featuring a dual-core ARM processor architecture with expanded memory capabilities, the updated Linux operating system and DSView management software, provides the Avocent ACS 8000 optimal performance, security, reliability for a complete out-of-band management solution. High-Performance Design and Advanced Features The Avocent ACS 8000 advanced console server series offers upgraded and advanced features that deliver scalable and high performance solutions for IT administrators. The console server features a dual ARM core processor platform with dual gigabit-Ethernet ports and dual gigabit-Fiber ports for redundancy and optional built-in modem. In addition, there is a new sensor port, to connect a variety of sensors for monitoring and logging on the appliance. Our serial ports are now auto sensing for pin-out and the Avocent ACS 8000 advanced console server also offers robust software features to meet the requirements of the most demanding data center management applications. Features include automated discovery tools to ease identification of servers, routers, switches and power devices connected to any serial port, saving time at initial configuration and installation. To comply with existing data center network access policy, the Avocent ACS 8000 advanced console server provides customizable, multiple access levels for secure management.The console servers provide a complete solution for secure, remote control with advanced console server features such as enhanced security, data logging and event monitoring. In addition, the Avocent ACS 8000 advanced console server supports next-generation network standards such as Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6). Available in 8-, 16-, 32- and 48-port models that fit in 1U of rack space with single and dual, AC and DC power options. With or without modem, the ACS 8000 console server helps maximize IT asset productivity while providing scalability and reducing operational costs