Avocent ACS 6048 48 Port Console Server with Dual AC Power Supply
ACS6048DAC-G2
The Avocent ACS6048DAC-G2 is a 48 port ACS 6048 console server with dual AC power supply. The ACS 6000 series of advanced console servers integrates cutting edge technologies, adaptive services and secure enterprise communications. They offer 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, the ACS 6000 console servers provide optimal performance, security and reliability. Using DSView 3 management software and integrated power, they provide a complete out-of-band management solution.
The ACS 6000 series of advanced console servers features a high-speed processor platform with dual Gigabit-Ethernet ports for redundancy, optional built-in modem and two 16- and 32-bit PC card options. Other benefits include an internal temperature sensor for device level monitoring, and configurable pin-outs for serial ports. The ACS 6000 series also offers software features to meet the requirements of the most demanding data center management applications. Features include automated discovery tools to ease identification of servers, routers, switches or PBX connected to any serial port. This saves time at initial configuration and installation. To comply with existing data center network access policy, the ACS 6000 console servers provide customizable multiple access levels for secure management.
The ACS 6000 series provides a complete solution for secure remote control with features such as enhanced security, data logging and event monitoring. In addition, the console servers support next generation network standards such as Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6). These console servers fit in 1U of rack space with single and dual AC power options. With and without modem, the console servers help maximize IT asset productivity, provide scalability and reduce operational costs.
Note: Please call 1-877-586-6654 for availability.
Avocent ACS6048 Back View
Avocent ACS 6000 Features:
- Operating System- Embedded Linux
- Accessibility
- In-band (Ethernet) and out-of-band (dial-up modem) support
- Built-in modem connectivity
- PC card slots support allows for alternative access interfaces, such as modem(v.92), Ethernet, fast Ethernet (fiber optic) and wireless Ethernet (GSM, GPRS, UMTS and CDMA)
- Availability
- Automatic Ethernet failover using second Gigabit Ethernet port as the secondary port
- Dual power supply
- Internal modem support
- USB port option allows for storage or to connect USB-based PC cards
- Security
- Preset security profiles - secure, moderate and open
- Custom security profiles
- X.509 SSH certificate support
- SSHv1 and SSHv2
- Local, RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP/AD, 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
- Group authorization
- TACACS+, RADIUS, and LDAP
- Port Access
- Power Access
- Appliance Priviledge
- IP packet and security filtering
- User access lists per port
- System event syslog
- IPSec with NAT traversal support
- IP forwarding support
- Secure factory defaults
- Strong password enforcement
- Console Management
- Sun break-safe (Solaris Ready Certified)
- Break-over SSH support
- Offline data buffering - local or remote (NFS/Syslog)
- Level-based syslog filters
- Timestamp and rotations for data buffering
- Multiple simultaneous sessions
- Simultaneous access on the same port (port sniffing) with ability to toggle
- Configurable event notification (email, pager, SNMP trap)
- Customizable, global time zone support
- Multiple and customizable user levels of access
- Port Access
- Directly by server name or device name
- CLI Command
- Simultaneous Telnet and SSH access
- HTTP/HTTPS
- System Management
- Configuration wizard in Web for first-time users
- Auto discovery for automatic deployment
- Command Line Interface (CLI)
- Web management interface (HTTP/HTTPS)
- SNMP
- Internal temperature sensor
- Cabling - CAT 5 compatible adapters for simpler cabling
- Upgrades
- Upgrades available on FTP site, no charge
- TFTP support for network boot
- Additional Protocols Supported
- DHCP for dynamic IP address assignment
- IPv6 support for greater deployment flexibility
- PPP for dial-up
- NTP for time server synchronization
- RFC2217 support for remote serial port access
Avocent Cyclades ACS 6000 Series Application Diagram
Avocent ACS 6000 Specifications:
| Mechanical | |
| Height | 1.75 in. (4.45 cm) |
| Width | 17.250 in. (43.82 cm.) |
| Depth | 9.5 (24.1 cm) |
| Weight | 6.6 lb (3.0 kg.) |
| Memory | 128 MB NAND flash (embedded ICs on Motherboard) 256 MB DDR-2 (embedded ICs on Motherboard) |
| Interfaces | 2 Gigabit (10/100/1000BT) Ethernet interfaces on RJ45 1 RS-232 serial console port on RJ45 1 AUX RS232 port on RJ45 OR internal Modem V.92 port on RJ45 (RJ11 compatible) RS232 console ports on RJ45 1 USB 2.0 Host on Type A connector 2 PC Card / CardBus with ejector (dual Type II or single Type III) |
| Environmental | |
| Operating Temperature | 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C) |
| Storage Temperature | -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C) |
| Humidity | 20% to 80% noncondensing |
| Power | Internal 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Optional -48 VDC power supply Optional dual entry, redundant AC and DC power supplies |
| Power Usage | Nominal voltage 120VAC: Typical 0.17A, 20W Maximum 0.25A, 30W Nominal voltage 230VAC: Typical 0.1A, 23W Maximum 0.15A, 35W Nominal voltage -48VDC (20% tolerance) Typical 0.5A |
| PC Card Slots Supporting | Internal 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Ethernet, fast Ethernet (fiber optic), wireless LAN (GSM, GPRS, CDMA, UMTS, Fiber and Memory Cards), V.92 modems, compact flash, IDE drive |
| Certifications | Emissions and Immunity:* FCC Class A, * CE Class A (EU), * ICES-003 (Canada), * VCCI (Japan), * C-Tick (Australia), * A-Tick Safety: * UL (USA), * cUL (Canada), * EN-60950 (EU), * CB NEBS by Design** |
* Only specific models are certified to the above certifications.
** NEBS level 3 compliant design
UPC 636430073002
EAN 0636430073002
Answer: There is no hard limit for this unit, up to one per port
Question: What is the standard warranty?
Answer: Thank you for your inquiry. Currently, the standard Avocent warranty is 2 years parts and labor.
Question: Can you access ports by hostname (CNAME aliases) to the management IP, vs assigning IPs to each physical port configuration?
Answer: Thank you for your inquiry,
Targeting ports of the ACS using the given name alias is possible - Here is an example:
Portname alias:
Syntax to access hostname port alias:
Legend:
Root - user account
TestPort - Hostname port alias
10.161.101.210 - ACS6000 IP address
Serial session:
I hope this answers your question! If you have further questions about ACS DNS settings, or would like someone to walk through the setup process with you, please feel free to call the Avocent Technical support team at 1-888-793-8763.
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