Avocent Cyclades CS4008 CCS4008-001, 8 Port Console Server

The Cyclades CS4008 8-port Console Server simplifies and consolidates access to serial devices such as servers (UNIX, Linux and Solaris), routers, switches, public branch exchange (PBX), telecommunications equipment (DS/CSU) and serial power devices with convenient management remotely via an onboard Web interface or at the rack through the local console port.

Avocent Cyclades CS Console Server Quick Facts
• Consolidate all serial port access via a single interface
• Access devices via the local serial port (in-band) or remotely using TCP/IP or dial-up (out-of-band)
• Simplify access and control of any serial computing device from any location
• Separate authentication to access ports and console server

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Avocent Cyclades CCS4008-001 Console Server Features

Operating Systems
Linux

Accessibility
Remote (IP and dial up via external modem) and local (console port) provides accessibility from anywhere

Security
Security options for verifying users:

• SSHv1 and SSHv2, Local
• Radius, TACACS+, Active Directory and LDAP authentication methods
• Local backup user authentication support
• PAP/CHAP authentication (for dial-up lines)
• Separate authentication to access ports and console server
• User access lists per port
• System event syslog

Advanced Console Management
Sun break-safe (Solaris Ready certified)
Break-over SSH support
Offline data buffering - local or remote (NFS/Syslog)
Timestamp for data buffering
Unlimited number of simultaneous sessions
Simultaneous access on the same port (port sniffing)
Event notification (email, pager, SNMP trap)
Global time zone support

Multiple Port Access Options
Directly by TCP port, IP address or server name Telnet/SSH with menu
Simultaneous Telnet and SSH access
HTTP/HTTPS
Bi-directional Telnet

Advanced System Management
Configuration wizard for first-time users
Command line interface (Linux Shell)
Web Management Interface (HTTP/HTTPS)
SNMP

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

Avocent Cyclades CCS4008-001 Console Server Technical Specifications