Avocent Cyclades CS CCS4008-001 User manual

APPLICATION BRIEF - SERIAL SOLUTIONS
Cyclades®CS Console Servers
SECURELY ACCESS ANY SERIAL DEVICE
Consolidated access to serial devices such as servers, routers, switches and serial
power units ease management complexities and security concerns in evolving
computing environments. The Cyclades CS console servers simplify access to serial
devices with (a.) convenient management over an IP network via an onboard Web
interface, (b.) at the rack through the local console port or (c.) dial-up with an
external modem.
The Cyclades CS console servers include security options such as Local, RADIUS,
TACACS+, Active Directory and LDAP for verifying users. Security benefits also
provide separate authentication to access ports and the console server. Security
features help reduce unauthorized access and integrate easily into existing security
policies. The Cyclades CS console servers also support all major encryption
algorithms.
TYPICAL ENVIRONMENTS
Available in 8- and 16-port models, the Cyclades CS4008 and CS4016 console servers
let you consolidate access to serial devices with a single interface. Ideal for a small
data center/computer room with a limited number of racks and servers. A typical
environment would include 1-10 racks with 8-10 servers and network equipment
(routers, switches) within each rack. Using a Linux-based operating system, the
Cyclades CS console servers provide performance and secure access. A command
line interface (Linux Shell) increases manageability.
The Cyclades CS console servers let you consolidate access to serial devices such as servers, routers, switches and
serial power units with a single interface.
BENEFITS
•Linux operating system
•Securely access any serial device
•Separate authentication to access
ports and the console server
•Consolidate all serial port access via
a single interface
•Access devices via the local serial
port (in-band) or remotely using TCP/
IP or dial-up (out-of-band)
•Simplify access and control of any
serial computing device from any
location
•Event notification (email, pager,
SNMP trap)
•Sun break-safe (Solaris Ready™
certified)
•Unlimited number of simultaneous
sessions
•Offline data buffering - local or
remote (NFS/Syslog)
•Flash-upgrade firmware for fast and
easy updates
•CAT 5 compatible adapters simplify
cabling
•A configuration wizard for first-time
users eases installation

What problems does this product
solve?
The Cyclades CS console servers provide
consolidated support for all the serial
target devices an IT administrator will
need to access in the SMB data center/
computer room.
What types of devices are supported by
the Cyclades CS console servers?
Examples include servers (UNIX,
Linux and Solaris), routers, switches,
public branch exchange (PBX),
telecommunications equipment (DS/
CSU) and serial power management
devices.
What access methods do the Cyclades
CS console servers support?
Local, remote via a TCP/IP network and
dial up via an external modem
Do the Cyclades CS console servers
feature power management?
Command line control of serial-
based power management devices is
supported.
Do the Cyclades CS console servers
have a Linux-based operating system?
Yes.
What type of operating system is
supported by the Cyclades CS console
servers?
A Linux-based operating system. The
Cyclades CS console servers include a
command line interface (Linux Shell)
that increases manageability.
How do you access serial devices with
the Cyclades CS console servers?
Management over an IP network via
an on-board Web interface, at the rack
through the local console port, or dial-up
with an external modem.
How can dial-up access be
accomplished?
Via an external modem connected to the
console server.
What are the types of authentication
supported by the Cyclades CS console
servers?
Local, RADIUS, TACACS+, Active
Directory and LDAP authentication.
How does this solution support system
management?
The Cyclades CS console server provides
a configuration wizard for first-time
users, command line interface (Linux
Shell), Web Management Interface
(HTTP/HTTPS) and SNMP to simplify
system administration.
What type of cabling does this solution
use?
CAT 5 compatible adapters for simpler
cabling (sold separately).
I have purchased the Cyclades CS
console server. How do I get upgrades?
Upgrades are available on the Avocent
FTP site at no charge, via flash upgrade
or TFTP support for network boot.
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MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER MODEL DESCRIPTION
CCS4008-001 Cyclades CS 8-port Cyclades 8-Port Console Server,
AC Power
CCS4016-001 Cyclades CS 16-port Cyclades 16-Port Console Server,
AC Power