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ACS 8016DAC Serial Console

ACS 8000 16-Port ACS dual AC

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

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 modulesy16 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

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 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. 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 serial access, environmental monitoring, and comprehensive activity logs for all connected devices, the Vertiv Avocent ACS8000 series provides secure equipment access and control across your data center.

ACS 8016DAC Serial Console
Product Overview
Type
Serial
Input Ports
16 RS-232 serial, 8 USB 2.0, 4 digital
Graphic Mode
Internal Modem
0
Service Processor support
No
Extension Distance
N/A
Cellular Support
Yes, via external router
Power Description
Power Supply(s)
2
Input Power (Maximum)
35W
Interfaces/Ports
Network Interface(s)
2 GB Fiber SFP, 2 GB 10/100/1000BT Ethernet
USB ports
8 USB 2.0 (16 serial targets using USB hub)
USB Hub Support
Yes
Operational Conditions
Operating Temperature
14° to 140°F (-10° to 60°C)
Humidity
20% to 80% non-condensing
Storage Temperature
–4° to 158°F (–20° to 70°C)
Physical Characteristics
Weight
6.2 lbs
Weight
2.8 kgs
Height
1.75 in
Height
44.5 mm
Width
17.25 in
Width
438 mm
Depth
9.5 in
Depth
241 mm
Miscellaneous
Other supported accessories
1 full size SD card slot

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Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Alabama USA
Product areas of focus: Desktop KVM and KM, IP KVM, Secure KVM, Serial Consoles and Gateways, Digital Infrastructure Solutions

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.
Q
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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