ACS 5000 Serial Console Servers

A Complete Console Management Solution

Cyclades® ACS 5000 series of advanced console servers offers IT professionals and network operations centre (NOC) personnel the ability to perform secure, remote data centre management and out-of-band management of IT assets from anywhere in the world. Using a hardened Linux® operating system, Cyclades ACS 5000 console servers provides optimal performance, security and reliability. Combined with integrated Power Management and using DSView® 3 management software, Cyclades ACS 5000 console servers offer centralized management and a secure and consolidated out-of-band management solution.

Decreased Maintenance Costs and Enhanced Productivity
Available in 4-, 8-, 16-, 32- and 48-port models that fit in 1U of rack space, the ACS 5000 series help provide scalability, decrease network maintenance costs, and maximize IT asset productivity in medium to large enterprise data centres.

Security features such as SSH v2, RADIUS authentication, IP filtering, and user access lists per port allow data centre managers and system administrators to remotely manage the network and servers with greater control and reliability.

Console management features such as data buffering, direct access methods to the serial ports (such as TCP port and server name), and event notification improve monitoring capabilities, which allows for faster problem-solving actions and higher network uptime.

Cyclades ACS 5000 console server Quick Facts

Secure in-band and out-of-band network management Integrated centralized administration - using DSView 3 management software Regulatory compliance and easy trouble shooting - online and offline data logging with time stamps Power management - integrated power control Easy Configuration and installation - Auto Discovery of Host Names Windows® Server 2003 Emergency Management Services (EMS) support Clustering- central access to multiple console servers Improved network monitoring Rack space savings -1U form factor

Features and Benefits

Feature	Benefit
Operating System
	Embedded Linux
Accessibility
	In-band (Ethernet) and out-of-band (dial-up modem) support
	Dedicated Console Port
Security
	SSHv1 and SSHv2
	Local, RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP/AD
	Two-Factor Authentication (RSA SecurID)
	PAP/CHAP
	Local backup user authentication support
	IP packet and security filtering
	User access control lists per port
	System event syslog
	Dial up access (PPP)
	Dial up authentication for remote access
	IP forwarding support
Console Management
	Windows Server 2003 EMS support
	Sun break-safe (Solaris Ready Certified)
	Java based SSH client
	Offline data buffering - local or remote (NFS/Syslog)
	Level-based syslog filters
	Time stamp and rotations for data buffering
	Unlimited number of simultaneous sessions
	Simultaneous access on the same port (port sniffing) with ability to toggle
	Clustering (central access to multiple console servers)
	Event notification (e-mail, pager, SNMP trap)
	Global time zone support
	Multiple and customizable user levels of access
Power Management
	Power Integration using Cyclades PM and third-party power support using SPC and ServerTech Switched CDU Power Strips
Port Access
	Directly by TCP port, IP address or server name
	Telnet/SSH with menu
	Simultaneous Telnet and SSH access
	HTTP/HTTPS
System Management
	Configuration wizard for first time users
	Auto discovery for automatic deployment
	Command line access (Linux shell)
	Web Management Interface (HTTP/HTTPS)
	SNMP
	Centralized Management using DSView 3 software
Cabling
	CAT5 compatible adapters for simpler cabling
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

Specifications

Mechanical
Height	1.7 in. (43 mm)
Width	17 in. (433 mm)
Depth	8.5 (225 mm)
Weight	7.7 lbs. (3.5 Kg)
Memory	128 MB DIMM SDRAM/128 MB compact flash 256 MB DIMM SDRAM/128 MB compact flash (ACS5048 only)
Interfaces	1 Ethernet 10/100BT on RJ-45 1 RS-232 console on RJ-45 RS-232 serial ports on RJ-45
CPU	MPC855T (PowerPC Dual-CPU)
Environmental
Operating Temp	50 F to 112 F (10 C to 44 C)
Storage Temp	4 F to 158 F (-20 C to 70 C)
Humidity	15% to 90% non-condensing
Power
	Internal 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 35 W max.
Power Usage (all ACS 5000 port models)
	Power Consumption Nominal voltage 100-240VAC: Typical 0.15A, 18WMaximum 0.3A, 36W
Certifications
	FCC Part 15A EN55022, A (CE) EN55024 (CE) ICES-03 C-Tick Solaris Ready™ VCCI In addition, the following certifications for specific models. GOSTR (Russia)* MIC (Korea)* * Only specific models are certified to the above certifications.

Diagram

Photos

Cyclades ACS 5000 Console Server
Cyclades ACS5004	Cyclades ACS5004	Cyclades ACS5004
Cyclades ACS5008	Cyclades ACS5008	Cyclades ACS5008
Cyclades ACS5016	Cyclades ACS5016	Cyclades ACS5016
Cyclades ACS5032	Cyclades ACS5032	Cyclades ACS5032
Cyclades ACS5048	Cyclades ACS5048	Cyclades ACS5048

Ordering Details

ACS 5000 - SERIAL CONSOLE SERVERS
Description	Part Number	List Price*
ACS 5000, 4 ports, single AC power supply	ACS5004-001	$1,436
ACS 5000, 4 ports, dual AC power supply	ACS5004DAC-001	$2,011
ACS 5000, 8 ports, single AC power supply	ACS5008-001	$1,978
ACS 5000, 8 ports, dual AC power supply	ACS5008DAC-001	$2,553
ACS 5000, 16 ports, single AC power supply	ACS5016-001	$2,485
ACS 5000, 16 ports, dual AC power supply	ACS5016DAC-001	$3,060
ACS 5000, 32 ports, single AC power supply	ACS5032-001	$3,152
ACS 5000, 32 ports, dual AC power supply	ACS5032DAC-001	$3,727
ACS 5000, 48 ports, single AC power supply	ACS5048-001	$4,594
ACS 5000, 48 ports, dual AC power supply	ACS5048DAC-001	$5,158
ADAPTORS AND CABLES
Description	Part Number	List Price*
Adaptor, RJ45 to DB25 female, for DTE devices	ADB0017	$10
Adaptor, RJ45 to DB25 male, for DTE devices	ADB0025	$10
Adaptor, RJ45 to DB9 female, for DTE devices	ADB0036	$10
Adaptor, RJ45 to DB9 male, for DTE devices	ADB0037	$10
Adaptor, RJ45 to RJ45 Cisco and Sun Netra	ADB0039	$10
Adaptor, RJ45 to RJ45 Rackable Systems servers	ADB0040	$10
Adaptor, RJ45 to DB9 female, for DCE devices	ADB0200	$10
Adaptor, RJ45 to DB9 male, for DCE devices	ADB0210	$10
Cable, 6 feet, RJ45 to DB25 female, for DTE devices	CAB0017	$10
Cable, 7 feet, general purpose straight-through CAT 5 cable	CAB0018	$3
Cable, 6 feet, RJ45 to DB25 male, for DCE devices	CAB0025	$10
Cable, 6 feet, RJ45 to DB9 female, for DTE devices	CAB0036	$10
Cable, 10 feet, RJ45 to RJ45 Cisco and Sun Netra	CAB0045	$10
Cable, 6 feet, RJ45 to DB25 male, for DTE devices	CAB0046	$10
Cable, 6 feet, RJ45 to RJ45 crossover cable	CAB0072	$20
OPTIONAL DSVIEW 4 SOFTWARE LICENSES
Description	Part Number	List Price*
DSView Starter Pack - 1 hub, 1 spoke, 250 devices	DSV4-START	$5,289
DSView Standard Pack - 1 hub, 2 spokes, 500 devices	DSV4-STND	$12,879
DSView Plus Pack - 1 hub, 4 spokes, 2000 devices	DSV4-PLUS	$24,725
DSView Premium Pack - 1 hub, 8 spokes, 5000 devices	DSV4-PREM	$55,199
DSView Max Pack - 1 hub, 15 spokes, unlimited devices	DSV4-MAX	$166,744
A minimum of 1 year Silver maintenance is required on all DSView software license purchases.
Click here for complete list of DSView 4 software options.
HARDWARE SERVICE OPTIONS
Description	Part Number	List Price*
PLUS Program, Next Day Replacement Service, 1 Year	SCNT-PLUS-ACS4PT	$104
PLUS Program, Next Day Replacement Service, 1 Year	SCNT-PLUS-ACS8PT	$133
PLUS Program, Next Day Replacement Service, 1 Year	SCNT-PLUS-ACS16PT	$175
PLUS Program, Next Day Replacement Service, 1 Year	SCNT-PLUS-ACS32PT	$231
PLUS Program, Next Day Replacement Service, 1 Year	SCNT-PLUS-ACS48PT	$277
PREMIUM Program, 24x7 Support and Next Day Replacement Service, 1 Year	SCNT-PREM-ACS4PT	$160
PREMIUM Program, 24x7 Support and Next Day Replacement Service, 1 Year	SCNT-PREM-ACS8PT	$206
PREMIUM Program, 24x7 Support and Next Day Replacement Service, 1 Year	SCNT-PREM-ACS16PT	$270
PREMIUM Program, 24x7 Support and Next Day Replacement Service, 1 Year	SCNT-PREM-ACS32PT	$357
PREMIUM Program, 24x7 Support and Next Day Replacement Service, 1 Year	SCNT-PREM-ACS48PT	$428

* Prices shown are manufacturer list prices in Canadian dollars. Please note that dealers may sell for less.