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Important features are data encryption to ensure security and the ability to remotely access network devices independently of network availability.<br><br> <span class="NORMALBOLD">The problem:</span><br><br> How to integrate and streamline the actions required when networking devices in a remote data center fail to respond to their in-band management connections. Remotely controlled power outlets must be used to power cycle to the devices. Without integration, however, this will require administrators to manually crossreference machines and power outlets in a process that is too time-consuming and prone to human errors. Remote management solutions usually have separate interfaces for console and power management, delivering weak combined security.<br><br> <img src="../../images/cyclades/ts_series_app_1.gif" width="340" height=202><br> <br> <span class="NORMALBOLD">The solution:</span><br><br> The RS-232 serial console ports from every network device are connected to the Cyclades-TS, a secure console server.<br><br> Serial consoles provide access to low-level system information, such as BIOS access, POST (Power On Self Test) and boot messages. This type of information is not accessible through the in-band network interfaces, which become available only after the system boot is completed.<br><br> The serial consoles connected can be remotely and securely accessed through the Cyclades-TS Ethernet interface by using SSH (Secure Shell) connections. SSH ensures security by encrypting all data traffic between the management workstation and the Cyclades-TS.<br><br> If the network is down, the network devices can still be managed through a dial-up modem connected to one of the Cyclades-TS serial ports. After dialing into the Cyclades-TS and establishing an authorized connection, out-of-band access is available to all serial consoles. The necessary steps can then be taken to address any issues and get the data center up and running again. <br><br> <img src="../../images/cyclades/ts_series_app_2.gif" width="340" height=374><br> <br> <br><br> <td width="30"><img src="../../images/sp.gif" width="30" height="1"></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td height="50"><img src="../../images/sp.gif" width="1" height="50"></td> </tr> <tr> <td height="7" bgcolor="#0C479D"><img src="../../images/sp.gif" width="1" height="7"></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" class="PRIVACY" style="padding : 7px 0px 0px 0px"><link rel="stylesheet" href="css/main.css"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" align="center" width="100%"> <tr> <td class="privacy" align="center">© 2003-2008 Mirapath, Inc. | 10950 N. 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