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Typical Equipment
You can configure, administer, and manage IT equipment in a variety of ways, but most devices
have one method in common: an RS-232 serial port, sometimes called a console, auxiliary, or
management port. These ports are often accessed directly by connecting a terminal or laptop to
them, meaning that the user typically must be in the same physical location as the equipment.
Eliminating the need for a physical presence, the Lantronix SLB unit provides remote access to the
equipment from anywhere there is a network or modem connection.
The SLB branch office manager can access and administer many types of equipment, such as:
Servers: Unix, Linux, Windows Server 2003 or higher, and others
Networking equipment: Routers, switches, storage networking
Telecom: PBX, voice switches
Other systems with serial interfaces: Heating/cooling systems, security/building access
systems, UPS, medial device.
Types of Business
The SLB unit is used in many types of environments, for example:
Banking and finance
Insurance companies
Healthcare
Retail Sales
Information Technology
Education and campus style facilities
Hospitality
Manufacturing Facilities
Base Station Control and Management
Benefits
The key benefits of using the SLB branch office manager:
Saves space: Compact design merges the functionality of two solutions into a 1U rack
solution, reducing required rack space and total cost of ownership.
Saves money: Enables remote management and troubleshooting without sending a technician
onsite, resulting in reduced travel costs and increased network uptime.
Saves time: Provides instant access and reduces response time, improving efficiency.
Simplifies access: Enables 24/7 access to your equipment securely and remotely after hours
and on weekends and holidays-without having to schedule visits or arrange for off-hour
access.
Protects assets: Provides the highest levels of encryption and security features
(authentication, authorization, and IP filters) to ensure that your IT infrastructure and data
assets are protected.
The SLB unit also provides features such as convenient text menu systems, break-safe operation,
port buffering (logging), remote authentication, and Secure Shell (SSH) access. Dial-up modem
support ensures access when the network is not available.
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