Vertiv Avocent 16 Port ACS8000 Advanced Serial Console Switches

The Avocent® ACS8000 advanced console server series continues the long running success story with a new, ground-up platform of innovation, integrating important new connectivity features such as cellular, gigabit fiber, USB and sensors.

IT professionals and network operations center (NOC) personnel can now harness these new capabilities to further enable them to perform secure, remote data center management and out-ofband management of IT assets from anywhere in the world.

Featuring a dual-core ARM processor architecture with expanded memory capabilities, the updated Linux operating system and DSView™ management software, provides the Avocent® ACS8000 optimal performance, security, reliability for a complete out-of-band management solution.

Key Benefits

NEW! Cellular connectivity provides both primary WAN interface and secondary failover support
NEW! - Environmental sensor port gives visibility into onsite conditions
Secure in-band and out-of-band network remote management
Fast, automated configuration with Zero Touch Provisioning
Access and troubleshoot remote locations using automatic network failover to cellular, Ethernet or analog modem
No need for adaptors with automatic Cyclades™ and Cisco pin-out conversions
Compliance with data center access and security policies customizable, multiple access levels
Expanded support for Rack PDUs from Vertiv™ Geist™, ServerTech, APC, Raritan and Eaton
Support for Vertiv™ GXT4 and Vertiv™ GXT5 UPS systems
IPv6 and IPv4 support for new network deployments
Integration with Avocent® DSView™ software for centralized management
Strong dial-up and secure dial-back using optional built-in modem
Console event logging and notification, including “last gasp” capture
Integrated support for 1Gb SFP fiber modules
8 USB ports to support new IT equipment with USB console ports as well as external peripherals

Benefits NEW! - Cellular connectivity provides secondary failover support
Environmental sensor port gives visibility into onsite conditions
Access and troubleshoot remote locations using automatic network failover to cellular, Ethernet or analog modem
Strong dial-up and secure dial-back using optional built-in modem
Compliance with data center access and security policies customizable, multiple access levels
No need for adaptors with automatic Cyclades™ and Cisco pin-out conversions
Integrated support for 1Gb SFP fiber modulesy8 USB ports to support new IT equipment and external devices
Features Fast, automated configuration with Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP)
In-band and out-of-band serial access to remotely manage IT devices anywhere in the world
Automatic ethernet or cellular failover using second GbE port for failover
Preset security profiles: secure, moderate, and open
Custom security profiles

Vertiv Avocent 16-Port ACS8000 Advanced Serial Console System

The Vertiv Avocent ACS8000 Cellular advanced serial console server series delivers secure in-band and out-of-band visibility and control to downstream equipment in enterprise data centers, as well as cloud and colocation facilities. Now with cellular capabilities, the Vertiv Avocent ACS8000 Cellular provides flexibility to access devices when wired networks are down (failover) or unavailable at the device location.

This serial console system serves as a secure management gateway and single point of entry keeping you connected to critical IT equipment even in the event of partial or total data center outages. With environmental monitoring, IoT integration, and remote networking abilities, the Vertiv Avocent ACS8000 Cellular is ideal for edge locations, enterprise data centers, and hyperscale or colocation facilities.

Features and Benefits

In-band and out-of-band connectivity and control for connected devices
Cellular connectivity when Ethernet connections are limited or cellular connectivity is needed
Single-IP address management acting as an IoT gateway for sensors and digital inputs and outputs
Single-point-of-entry security for all downstream equipment
Auto-discovery and native command settings for monitoring and management of Vertiv equipment
Warranty: 2 Years