Console Servers Avocent Avocent Cyclades ACS Console Server 32-port (Discontinued)

Cyclades ACS 32 Console server has won the Linux Journal Reader's Choice award for the last 6 years since 2003. Using a hardened Linux operating system, the Cyclades ACS console server provides optimal performance, security and reliability. It can be used in conjuction with Avocent PM power strips and Avocent DSView 3 Management software. Available in single/dual and AC/DC power supplies.

This particular unit has been discontinued by the Manufacturer.

* This product has been replaced by the Avocent ACS 5000 and Avocent ACS 6000 series of Advanced Console Server units.

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Overview

Cyclades® ACS family of advanced console servers enables IT professionals and network operations center (NOC) personnel the ability to perform secure remote data center management of IT assets from anywhere in the world.

Using a hardened Linux® operating system, Cyclades ACS console servers provide optimal performance, security and reliability. When deployed with DSView® 3 management software, Cyclades ACS console servers offer enterprise and telecommunication environments a complete, centralized management solution.

For seamless power control of managed IT devices, Cyclades ACS console servers easily integrate with Cyclades PM intelligent power distribution units (IPDUs) and selected third-party power products. Supported power products may be centrally managed through DSView 3 software.

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.

The Cyclades ACS appliance offers advanced hardware features to meet the requirements of even the most demanding data center management applications. PCMCIA slots allow for enhanced functionality with support for many interface cards, such as modem (V.92 and ISDN), Ethernet, fast Ethernet (fiber optic) and wireless LAN (GSM, CDMA and GPRS). Cyclades ACS appliances also allow for automatic Ethernet failover by using a PCMCIA slot as a second Ethernet port, hence providing Ethernet redundancy.
Available in 1-, 4-, 8-, 16-, 32- and 48-port models that fit in 1U of rack space, Cyclades ACS console servers help maximize IT asset productivity while providing scalability and reducing operational costs.

Features and Benefits

Operating System
Linux
Accessibility
In-band (Ethernet) and out-of-band (dial-up modem) support
PC card support allows for alternative access interfaces, such as modem (V.92 and ISDN), Ethernet, fast Ethernet (fiber optic) and wireless Ethernet (GSM, CDMA and GPRS)
Availability
Automatic Ethernet failover using PCMCIA Ethernet as the secondary port
Dual power supply
IPv6 support
Security
Preset security profiles (secure, moderate, open) and custom profiles
X.509 SSH certificate support
SSHv1 and SSHv2
Local, RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, NIS, and Kerberos authentication
Two-Factor Authentication (RSA SecurID)
One-Time Password (OTP) authentication
Local backup user authentication support
PAP/CHAP and Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) authentication (for dial-up lines)
Group authorization – RADIUS, LDAP and TACACS+ (including per port authorization)
IP packet and security filtering
User access lists per port
System event syslog
IPSec with NAT traversal support
IP forwarding support
Secure factory defaults
Console Management
Sun break-safe (Solaris Ready™ certified)
Break-over SSH support
Windows® Server 2003 EMS support
Offline data buffering with timestamp – local or remote (NFS/Syslog)
Level-based Syslog filters
Multiple simultaneous sessions
Simultaneous access on the same port (port sniffing)
Clustering for up to 1,024 devices (central access to multiple console servers)
Event notification (email, pager, SNMP trap)
Global time zone support with flexible Daylight Saving Time configuration
Port Access
Directly by TCP port, IP address or server name
Telnet/SSH with menu
Simultaneous Telnet and SSH access
HTTP/HTTPS
Bidirectional Telnet
Power Management
Third-party power support
IPDU auto detection
Dynamic IPDU identification
Power outlet groups
Outlets user access list
System Management
Configuration wizard for first time users
Command line interface (Linux Shell)
Web Management Interface (HTTP/HTTPS)
SNMP (v1, 2 and 3)
Auto Discovery
Cabling
CAT 5 compatible adapters for simpler cabling (sold separately)
Upgrades
Upgrades available on FTP site, no charge
Flash upgradeable
TFTP support for network boot
Additional Protocols Supported
DHCP for dynamic IP address assignment
PPP/SLIP for dial-up
NTP for time server synchronization
RFC2217 support for remote serial port access

Specifications

Mechanical
Height 1.75 in.
Width 17.0 in.
Depth 8.5 in.
Weight Single Power
6.5 lb
Dual Power
6.9 lb
Operating System Linux
CPU MPC855T (PowerPC dual CPU)
Memory 128MB DIMM SDRAM/32MB compact flash
256MB DIMM SDRAM/128MB compact flash (ACS48 model only)
Interfaces 1 Ethernet 10/100BT on RJ45
1 RS-232 console on RJ45
RS-232 serial ports on RJ45
PCMCIA slots supporting Modems (V.92 and ISDN), Secondary Ethernet, fast Ethernet (fiber optic), wireless LAN (GPRS, GSM and CDMA), compact flash and IDE drive
Environmental
Operating Temp 50°F to 112°F (10°C to 44°C)
Storage Temp -40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C)
Humidity 5% to 90% noncondensing
Power
Internal 100-240VAC, 50/60 Hz
Optional -48 VDC power supply
Optional dual entry, redundant AC and DC power supplies
Certifications
Approved Agency FCC Part 15 Class A, EN55022, Class A (CE), EN55024, NEBS Level 3†, UL/cUL, TUV/GS, Japan VCCI V3/2003.4, BSMI,CB Scheme (IEC 60950),MIC, S-Mark, ICES-03, C-Tick, Solaris Ready™
*Varies by ACS model.

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Ordering Details

This particular unit has been discontinued by the Manufacturer.

* This product has been replaced by the Avocent ACS 5000 and Avocent ACS 6000 series of Advanced Console Server units.

Description Part Number
Cyclades ACS32
Single power supply, AC
model
ATP0100-001
Cyclades ACS32
Single power supply, DC model
ATP0105
Cyclades ACS32
Dual power supply, AC model
ATP0150-001
Cyclades ACS32
Dual power supply, DC model
ATP0155
NEBS-Certified ACS
Description Part Number
Cyclades ACS32 NEBS Single power supply (-48VDC) ATP0107
Cyclades ACS32 NEBS Dual power supply (-48VDC) ATP0156
Cables
Description Part Number
RJ-45M to DB-25F crossover cable (6ft) CAB0017
RJ-45M to RJ-45M straight-thru CAT5 cable (7ft) CAB0018
RJ-45M to DB-25M straight-thru cable (6ft) CAB0025
RJ-45M to DB-9F crossover cable (6ft) CAB0036
RJ-45M to RJ-45M Sun/Cisco crossover cable (10ft) CAB0045
RJ-45M to DB-25M crossover cable (6ft) CAB0046
DB-9F to DB-9F crossover cable (6ft) CAB0286