Product Overview
A Complete Console Management Solution The AlterPath¿ ACS family of advanced console servers (sometimes referred to as terminal servers) gives 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. The AlterPath ACS console server provides enterprise and telecom networks with a complete, secure console management solution. When combined with integrated power management and centralized administration, the AlterPath ACS console server offers a secure and consolidated out-of-band infrastructure (OOBI) management solution. Using a hardened Linux operating system, the AlterPath ACS provides optimal performance, security and reliability. The AlterPath ACS 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 Ethernet, modem (V.92, GPRS, GSM, and ISDN) and wireless LAN. The AlterPath ACS also allows for automatic Ethernet failover by using a PCMCIA slot as a second Ethernet port, hence providing Ethernet redundancy. The AlterPath ACS's optional dual-entry redundant power supply (AC/DC) provides extra reliability, ensuring availability during critical times. (Click here for a list of supported PCMCIA cards.) Available in 1-, 4-, 8-, 16-, 32- and 48-port models that fit in 1U of rack space, the AlterPath ACS helps maximize IT asset productivity while providing scalability and reducing operational costs. Using the AlterPath ACS for secure IT asset management decreases network maintenance costs while increasing efficiency and productivity.
