ConsoleSwitch SCS232 enables two users to simultaneous access up to 32 serial console ports and manage devices including UNIX servers, routers, switches, hubs and other network infrastructure devices.

Serial console connectivity is the only out-of-band management solution for most existing datacenter equipment, such as network infrastructure devices. With ConsoleSwitch SCS232, the administrator may access devices on the LAN, even when it is down. ConsoleSwitch also enables remote system recovery with all serial ports accessible via dial-up modem.

Ideally suited to datacentre applcations, ConsoleSwitch SCS232 is contained in a convenient, rack mountable 1U form factor. It also differs from many other serial management devices in that it does not emit inadvertent "break" signals that can cause unintentional rebooting, so it can be used for a wider range of applications.

ConsoleSwitch SCS232 is Paragon Ready. When ConsoleSwitch SCS232 is connected in a Paragon-centric environment, the network administrator can control both serial and GUI-interface devices through a single integrated system, independent of the network.

Key features include:-

• Simple plug and play installation
• Remote access—one modem port to connect to dial-up modem
• Small form factor—1U
• Dual user simultaneous access
• High port density (32 ports), low cost per port
• Data buffers that save last 8kb (approximately 10 pages) of data output from each device
• Out-of-band access to serial ports—does not rely on LAN/WAN
• No inadvertent "break" signals to cause unintentional rebooting
• Convenient Category 5 UTP cable access
• Paragon Ready for seamless clustered access to devices
• Software independent
• Platform independent
• Flash firmware is upgradable
• Uses CAT5 UTP cable

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