What are Console Servers? Console servers (also called RS232 aggregators, terminal servers, or secure console servers) provide out-of-band management for switches, routers, and other command-line controlled devices through a secure shell or SSL browser session. Remote console and console server management products are some of the industry’s most intuitive solutions for managing command-line devices. These
3 Ways to Customize a Power Distribution Units
Now you know what is a PDU, let’s find the best fit for your application, based on type and available customization. PART 1: Types of PDU PART 2: Customize High Density Rack PDUs There is a significant trend in data centers for more outlets in a smaller space, driven by data centers being short on
The Value of a UPS Power Technology
Understanding the latest power technologies, Power System Modules (PSM), Power Distribution Rack (PDR) and Power Distribution Module (PDM) for power management between IT racks, and single-phase vs. three-phase power, is key for energy efficient Data Centers.
A Few Things to Consider Before Purchasing a Console Server
There are many different console server options to fit your organizations’ needs. Consider these points when beginning to look at units and contact us today to speak with an expert about your specific requirements and which one would be the right fit for you. Console Setup The console server should take up a very limited
Introducing Liebert’s Most Intelligent, High-Availability Line of Managed Rack PDUs
Liebert’s MPH2 belongs to the “Managed Rack PDU” group which is part of Emerson Network’s range of rack PDUs. It is designed to remote-monitor and control power to the IT devices in your server rack. The MPH2 can easily be integrated into a server rack and management architecture and offers high availability and optimized energy
Top 5 Benefits of a Console Server
1. Centralized Data Center Management Console servers provide local or remote management of your serial devices, UNIX & Linux servers, routers, switches and other serially-managed devices via SSH/Telnet and Web browser. Access serial servers from anywhere, at any time, regardless of network availability (optional Integrated 56K Modem*). Add centralized software for multiple console server and
What is a console server?
A console server provides you with centralized and secure remote access to all of your servers. It allows you to monitor the console of other machines and support geographically dispersed data centers from anywhere. This eliminates the need for IT professionals to have to be on-site at a data center if something goes wrong or
The Latest from Avocent and Liebert on “ShellShock”
ShellShock, or Bash Bug, is a nickname for the bug in the Bash (Bourne-again Shell) command line interpreter, also known as a shell. Bash is software that has been around since 1989 and is used to control the command prompt on a variety of Unix-based systems, including Linux and Mac OS X, basically telling your
Introducing the New Raloy Dual Slide LCD Series
KVM Switches online is proud to offer the newest model in the Raloy Rack console family, the RD119 Dual Slide LCD Series. The RD119 provides you with an easy way to monitor your systems from outside the rack while maintaining secure access. It features a retractable 104 key notepad keyboard and independent LCD display using
Building Cost-Effective Power Protection with a UPS System
Why use a UPS System for a Server Room or Data Center? Every data center has critical dependencies on external providers of electricity, like fuel and water. External providers, although sustainable, are bound to experience a service interruption at some point in time. So a BIG question is: are you prepared for the crisis, when