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ACS 8048-NA-DAC Cellular Dual AC Serial Console

The Vertiv™ Avocent® ACS8000 Cellular advanced serial console series delivers secure in-band and out-of-band visibility and control to equipment. Now with cellular capabilities, the system provides flexibility to access devices when wired networks are down (failover) or unavailable at the location. With environmental monitoring, IoT integration, and remote networking abilities, the Vertiv Avocent ACS8000 Cellular is ideal for edge locations, enterprise data centers, and colocation facilities.

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Key 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.
Best Suited For:
  • Banking Financial and Insurance
  • Data CenterColocationHosting
  • Education
  • Government
  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing
  • Military Defense Aerospace and Missile
  • Nuclear Power
  • Oil and Gas
  • Power Generation
  • PowerGas Transmission and Distribution
  • Retail and Wholesale
  • Telecom
  • Transportation
Warranty: 2 Year Full Coverage Factory Warranty - Optional Extended Warranty Available

Benefits

NEW! - Cellular option provides primary Out-of-Band or failover connectivity 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 via customizable, multiple access levels No need for adaptors with automatic Cyclades™ and Cisco pin-out conversions Integrated support for 1Gb SFP fiber modules 8 USB ports to support new IT equipment and external devices Uses an embedded cryptographic module that is based on a FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic module Integration with Avocent DSView™ software for centralized management  Expanded support for Rack PDUs from Vertiv™, ServerTech, APC, Raritan & Eaton along w/ GXT4/5 UPS systems   

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 gigabit ethernet or cellular failover Customizable and preset security profiles Regulatory compliance & easy troubleshooting – online & off-line data logging w/ time stamps

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 not available 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q
How many serial port connections do Vertiv™ Avocent® ACS 8000 Serial Consoles support?
A
The ACS 8000 family has variants that include 8, 16, 32, and 48 serial ports along with 8 multi-purpose USB 2.0 ports.
Q
What serial protocols/types does the ACS 8000 support?
A
ACS Serial Consoles are equipped to support RS-232, RS-485, RS-422 protocols via RJ-45 and USB 2.0 on Type A connectors.
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How do I connect to and manage the ACS 8000?
A
In-band and out-of-band access (with network failover) are supported via (2) Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, (2) Gigabit Fiber SFP ports, optional v.92 analog modem and/or external 4G/LTE cellular modem. The appliance provides a web-browser based GUI and local console port for CLI and Linux Shell commands.
Q
Can the ACS 8000 be used to manage PDU and UPS systems?
A
Yes, the ACS 8000 automatically detects and supports Liebert GXT4 UPS systems, as well as, Rack PDUs from Vertiv/Liebert, ServerTech, ServerTech Pro, APC, Raritan and Eaton.
Q
How does the ACS 8000 provide secure access?
A
Users are authenticated using TACACS+, RADIUS, LDAP/AD or local authentication. The appliance also includes a built-in firewall with Access-Control Lists (ACLs).
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