Avocent Cyclades ACS4 Specification Sheet

A Complete Console Management Solution for Remote
Administration of Branch Offices
Cyclades ® ACS advanced console servers give IT professionals and network operations center
(NOC) personnel the ability to perform secure, remote data center management and
out-of-band management of IT assets from anywhere in the world. Using a hardened Linux
operating system, Cyclades ACS console server provides optimal performance, security and
reliability. When used in conjunction with Cyclades PM intelligent power distribution unit
(IPDU) and DSView ® 3 management software, Cyclades ACS console server offers a secure and
consolidated out-of-band management solution.
Enhanced Security Framework
Cyclades ACS console servers offer the industry's first Enhanced Security Framework that
provides preset security profiles (secure, moderate and open) and the flexibility for IT
managers to customize security profiles to comply with existing network security policies. In
addition, Cyclades ACS console servers offer strong authentication technology with One-Time
Password (OTP) and Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) – two features that ensure only
authorized users gain access to enterprise resources.
Available in 4- and 8-port models that fit in 1U of rack space, Cyclades ACS console server
helps maximize IT asset productivity while providing scalability and reducing operational
costs.
Dial-Up
Management
Station
P S T N
Modem
Cyclades ACS
Advanced Console Server
DSView 3
Management Software
Authentication
Authorization
Accounting
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In t e r n
Management
Cyclades ACS
Advanced Console Server
®
Local
Station
Wireless
Management
Station
Applications
• Secure console and power management
• Server and network management
• Telco central office remote console
management
• Legacy terminal server environments
• Industrial/commercial automation
• Ethernet-attached serial board
replacement
Benefits
• Industry-leading Enhanced Security
Framework (adherence to security
policies using preset and custom
security profiles)
• Centralized administration (using
DSView 3 management software)
• Highly available (dual power supply and
Ethernet failover)
• Secure in-band and out-of-band network
remote management
• Rock-solid stability (Linux inside)
• Power management (integrated
multioutlet power control)
• Rack space savings (1U form factor)
• Windows® Server 2003 EMS support
• Improved network monitoring
• IPMI power management
• Flexibility to support existing and future
interfaces (PC card support)