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1. NTP TCP IP UDP IP Ethernet Fast Ethernet PPP RS 232 Operating System Linux with source code access custom development kit included PC compatible Security and Authentication Secure Shell SSH 2 SSH 3 TACACS RADIUS LDAP PAP CHAP dialup dial back support local authentication system event syslog SSH port and IP forwarding support IP packet filtering Serial Console Port Management SSH tunneled serial bridging Windows 2003 Server ACS and EMS support Sun Solaris ready no inadvertent breaks Break over SSH support port triggers with SMNP and e mail alerts off line data logging Syslog NFS CIFS on line data buffering and logging access by TCP port Telnet unauthenticated Telnet SSH Raw TCP connect RFC 2217 port redirection Windows Remote Desktop or VNC over serial support per serial port user access lists CE Approval Yes Connectors Serial LES1108A 8 RJ 45 RS 232 LES1116A 16 RJ 45 RS 232 LES1148A 48 RJ 45 RS 232 Local console and modem serial port 1 DB9 F RS 232 Network 1 RJ 45 10BASE T 100BASE TX Operating Environment Temperature 41 to 1229 F 5 to 50 C Humidity 5 to 90 noncondensing Power LES1116A LES1148A 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz internal AC LES1108A 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz external DC Consumption All Less than 20 W Size LES1108A 1 2 H x 8 2 W x 4 9 D 3 x 20 8 x 12 4 cm LES1116A LES1148A 1 75 H 1U x 17 W x 8 5 D 4 4 x 43 12. IP port Value Line Console Servers support out of band access to your critical equipment and vital assets Just attach an external dialup modem to control and manage your distributed network of servers and other devices with the latest in console access Typically you do this via Telnet software using an SSH tunnel through the console server to communicate securely with serial port connected devices over the Internet or any other public network But you can Telnet through the console server to the serial device several other ways too See LAN Console Port Management and Serial Console Port Management in the Tech Specs on page 4 Value Line Console Servers come with an SDT Connector application Through this open source SSH Java client you auto load your console server s configurations and to ensure secure connectivity with attached network and serial devices set up SSH tunnels for port forwarding communications through the console server The same SDT Connector tool is also used for setting up a 10 100 Mbps auto failover route to a remote out of band gateway This can be through an alternate dial in path or out of band broadband path Robust advanced encryption keeps all connection communications secure In addition the console servers give you a choice of filtering and access logging facilities which you can archive off line Store offline logs for serial ports available networks and more And to protect against unauthoriz
3. LN BLACK BOX FREE 24 hour Tech Support 724 746 5500 NETWORK SERVICES blackbox com 2010 All rights reserved Black Box Corporation Re 7 a A ig ig igh EATURES Reach multiple server console ports and a LAN remotely with the affordable Value Line Console Server Ethernet Switch Al z N Internet S Local Management Remote Management I Value Line Gn ataua Console Server T OOO LES1108A EE s EEL n pt H W RS 232 Cables d 5 N S si iil Modem M Modem ul i Remote Dial In with Modem Attached to Serial Port VoIP PBX Power Strip or UPS Linux Solaris Switch Router Windows UNIX or Firewall Servers With Black Box Value Line Console Servers there s no need to spend a lot for efficient remote console server management Available in 8 16 and 48 port versions these versatile devices give you out of band serial console port control in a secure platform Keel sl aS Servers come with a that fits the budget of small to medium size businesses as well as GUI and embedded cash strapped educational healthcare and government institutions tools for remotely With Value Line Console Servers you can get access to data center managing power systems for reliable 24 7 uptime without sacrificing security flexibility a for UPS RPC and interoperability with your current server environment tes ear Use a Value Line Console Server as a gateway to remotely access alarms servers virt
4. e Line Console Servers give you access to the Linux core including bash This makes them ideal for industrial control applications where you need to remotely manage proprietary equipment with custom protocols Through the Linux kernel you can write custom scripts that can run manually or automatically This way you proactively create self healing solutions for cycling power on a router or switch on PING failure You can write custom scripts so they run each time a particular alert triggers For example you can set it up to power cycle on a managed device when a specific alert event occurs or to send multiple notification e mails when an alert triggers TECH SPECS Compliance FCC Part 15 A UL 1950 TUV CTick RoHS CPU Processor 166 MHz ARM Micrel KS8695P LAN Console Port Management Secure SSH tunneling TCP UDP Secure Remote Desktop access to Windows XP 2003 Secure VNC access to Sun Windows Linux computers secure HTTP S access to browser controlled appliances Native IPMI 1 5 2 0 RMCP RMCP support for BMC and service processor access and control Secure SOL to BIOS EMS ACS data service processor access IPMI ILO LOM access to KVM built in to service processors DRAC RSA secure Telnet access limit user access by LAN device and SDT service for device embedded DHCP server Memory LES1108A 16 MB SDRAM 8 MB embedded flash LES1116A LES1148A 64 MB SDRAM 16 MB embedded flash Network Protocols
5. ed access the system enables you to restrict access by IP address password or account Set up to scan the serial stream and send alerts To help ensure maximum uptime Value Line Console Servers proactively scan the serial stream on console ports searching for specific errors and phrases The console servers support SNMP and SMTP alerts traps for serial ports and hosts Simply set the trigger condition for each port and the console server monitors port traffic for your defined character stream pattern or phrases If they re detected the console server sends SMS text or an e mail to you or an SNMP server or to a central Nagios server if it s used This alerts feature can be enabled on any and all serial ports or connected hosts Also the console server informs you of its operating status An LED on the back of the unit flashes a heartbeat periodically and its heartbeat monitor agent can trigger dial back or a redundant path during network outages The heartbeat monitor checks that the console server is indeed on line and operating as it should that it s clear to send alerts and alarms and is accessible by remote users In addition you can set it up so if the heartbeat falters it can automatically dial up a remote site to raise an alarm or switch to and activate a failover link blackbox com NETWORK SERY ICES za m r JE deeb h L raj i M i Y TIPA aj e VE ee Through a serial connection you can acc
6. ess the Value Line Console Server s RPC menu to select your type of serial RPC device The console servers support most popular network and serial PDUs And if your PDU isn t on the default list then you can add support directly hypi eer es i RE TSR GERYECES Lee La iet ez AN k Both administrators and users can access and control serial and network attached PDU power strips You can initiate the action you want to take by outlet whether it s turning it on or off cycling or checking its status Hotkey power on a PDU or an RPS A Value Line Console Server is also the ideal solution for situations where you need out of band access to a dead communications device one that s entirely locked up in a frozen condition Using a hotkey from the command line interface via SSH or Telnet you simply launch the console servers remote power control RPC menu through which you can turn power on or off power cycle or just check the power status of a particular device Or you activate power status control and monitoring through SNMP Value Line Console Servers support thousands of PDU or RPS units for both serial and SNMP connected control lt gt BLACK BOX 27063 NETWORK SERVICES 03 03 2010 LES1108A 724 746 5500 Supports GNU bash shell script Some products in today s market use proprietary protocols for communications In contrast Valu
7. ower cord Rackmount kit Quick Start Guide and user manual on CD ROM Value Line Console Servers 8 Port LES1108A 16 Port LES1116A 48 Port LES1148A Need more redundancy accessibility and storage See our Advanced Console Servers LES1208A 1216A 1248A offering e Dual 10 100 Ethernet ports e 2 GB of USB flash memory e Dual AC power supplies e Rolled style ports for easy e A built In V 92 modem connections to Cisco devices lt gt BLACK BOX 27063 NETWORK SERVICES
8. ual servers and similar network IT equipment You can also reach routers switches firewalls PBX systems and many other network infrastructure devices as well as UPS and RPS power systems Another benefit The Value Line Console Servers provide easy access to service processors Many pricier console servers don t which can be a real shortcoming if you want to connect to today s newer servers that A simple browser include service processor cards or sideband interfaces by default based interface gives you an easy intuitive way to Even better the Value Line Console Servers use the Linux OS platform so there s no dealing with proprietary protocol issues when le m consolidate the E you want to customize it to your specific reguirements a developer management of kit is included to help you get started Use this open source platform hundreds of ports iae ee to reach ports on Linux Windows Sun HP and IBM servers In and UPS systems R E mais Over a single IP addition the console servers come with Nagios network monitoring i connection plug ins to centrally manage servers and other resources distributed across an application 03 03 2010 724 746 5500 blackbox com lt gt BLACK BOX 27063 NETWORK SERVICES 03 03 2010 LES1116A 724 746 5500 Reach eguipment out of band securely In addition to remote in band access through its 10BASE T 100BASE TX TCP
9. x 22 cm Weight LES1108A 3 7 lb 1 7 kg LES1116A LES1148A 8 5 Ib 3 9 kg blackbox com Types of users supported Value Line Console Servers support two classes of users e Administrative users who are authorized to configure and control the console server and to access and control all the connected devices An administrator can access and control the console server using the config utility the Linux command line or the browser based management console By default the administrator has access to all services and ports to control all serial connected devices and network connected devices hosts Members of the users group who are only authorized to perform specified controls on specific connected devices When authorized they can access serial or network devices and control these devices using the specified services for example Telnet HTTPS RDP IPMI Serial over LAN SoL power control An authorized user also has a limited view of the management console and can only access authorized configured devices and review port logs What s included LES1108A 2 CAT5 cables 1 DB9 F RJ 45S stralght connector 1 DB9 F RJ 45S crossover connector 5 VDC 2 A power supply with IEC socket and AC power cable Rackmount kit Quick Start Guide and user manual on CD ROM LES1116A and LES1148A 2 CAT5 cables 1 DBO F RJ 45S straight connector 1 DBO F RJ 45S crossover connector IEC AC p
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