Cyclades AlterPath ATP0010 -ACS16
Cyclades Console Server Solutions

Cyclades AlterPath ATP0010 ACS16

A Complete Console Management Solution

The AlterPath ACS family of advanced console servers (sometimes referred to as terminal servers) gives IT professionals and network operations center (NOC) personnel the ability to perform secure remote data center management and out-of-band management of IT assets from anywhere in the world.

Cyclades AlterPath ATP0010 ACS16 Backside

The Cyclades AlterPath ATP0010 ACS16 console server provides enterprise and telecom networks with a complete, secure console management solution. When combined with integrated power management and centralized administration, the Cyclades AlterPath ATP0010 ACS16 console server offers a secure and consolidated out-of-band infrastructure (OOBI) management solution. Using a hardened Linux operating system, the AlterPath ACS provides optimal performance, security and reliability.

The Cyclades AlterPath ATP0010 ACS16 offers advanced hardware features to meet the requirements of even the most demanding data center management applications. PC Card slots allow for enhanced functionality with support for many interface cards, such as modem (V.92 and ISDN), Ethernet, fast Ethernet (fiber optic) and wireless LAN (GSM, CDMA and GPRS). The AlterPath ACS also allows for automatic Ethernet failover by using a PC Card slot as a second Ethernet port, hence providing Ethernet redundancy. The Cyclades ATP0170 ACS's optional dual-entry redundant power supply (AC/DC) provides extra reliability, ensuring availability during critical times.

Available in 1-, 4-, 8-, 16-, 32- and 48-port models that fit in 1U of rack space, the AlterPath ACS helps maximize IT asset productivity while providing scalability and reducing operational costs. Using the Cyclades AlterPath ATP0010 ACS16 for secure IT asset management decreases network maintenance costs while increasing efficiency and productivity.

Cyclades AlterPath ATP0010 ACS16 Enhanced Security Framework

The Cyclades AlterPath ATP0010 ACS16 product family offers industry's first Enhanced Security Framework that provides pre-set security profiles and the flexibility for IT managers to customize security profiles to comply with existing network security policies. The ability to select pre-set security profiles (secure, moderate and open) and/or to define customized security profiles provides the means for seamless adherence to existing enterprise and telecommunications networks security policies. Each Cyclades AlterPath ATP0010 ACS16 is shipped with secured factory default settings and a security notice to remind customers to review their existing security policies before deploying the Cyclades AlterPath ATP0010 ACS16.

In addition to providing secure connectivity and remote access to cluster environments, the Cyclades AlterPath ATP0010 ACS16 offers a wealth of security features such as secure clustering for console management of up to 1,024 devices, X.509 SSH certificate support, Secure Shell (SSHv1 and SSHv2) connections, TACACS/RADIUS/LDAP authentication and authorization, One-Time Password (OTP), Two-Factor Authentication using RSA SecurID, Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP), PPP PAP/CHAP, PPP dial back, IPSec with NAT traversal support, IP filtering, user access lists per port and separate authentication to access ports and console server. These features allow data center managers and system administrators to remotely manage networks and servers with greater control and peace of mind.

Console management features include native support for the Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) protocols included with the Windows Server 2003, data buffering, direct access methods to the serial ports (such as the Transmission Control Protocol [TCP] port and server name) and event notification.
 

Cyclades AlterPath ATP0010 ACS16 Function Diagram

Cyclades AlterPath ATP0010 Features and Benefits

• Operating System: Linux
• Accessibility:  In-band (Ethernet) and out-of-band (dial-up modem) support; PC Card slot support allows for alternative access interfaces, such as modem (V.92 and ISDN), Ethernet, fast Ethernet (fiber optic) and wireless Ethernet (GSM, CDMA and GPRS) (Click here for a list of supported PC Cards.)
• Availability:  Automatic Ethernet failover using Ethernet PC Card as the secondary port; Dual power supply
• Security:  Pre-set security profiles - secure, moderate and open
  Custom security profile; X.509 SSH certificate support; SSHv1 and SSHv2; Local, RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, NIS, and Kerberos authentication; Two-Factor Authentication using RSA SecurID; Local backup user authentication support; One-Time Password (OTP) authentication; PAP/CHAP and Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) (for dial-up lines); Separate authentication to access ports and console server; Group authorization - TACACS+, RADIUS and LDAP; Dial back support; IP packet and security filtering; User access lists per port; System event syslog; IPSec with NAT traversal support; Secure factory defaults; Secure clustering for up to 1,024 devices
• Console Management: Sun break-safe (Solaris Ready certified) ; Break-over SSH support; Windows Server 2003 EMS support; Offline data buffering - local or remote (NFS/Syslog); Level-based Syslog filters; Time stamp for data buffering; Unlimited number of simultaneous sessions; Simultaneous access on the same port (port sniffing); Secure clustering (central access to multiple console servers); Event notification (email, pager, SNMP trap); Global time zone support
• Port Access: Directly by TCP port, IP address or server name; Telnet/SSH with menu ; Simultaneous Telnet and SSH access; HTTP/HTTPS; Bi-directional Telnet
• System Management: Configuration wizard for first time users; Command line interface (Linux Shell); Web Management Interface (HTTP/HTTPS); SNMP
• Cabling: CAT5 compatible adapters for simpler cabling (sold separately)
• 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
• Secure console and power management
• Server and network management
• Telco central office remote console management
• Legacy terminal server environments
• Industrial/commercial automation
• Ethernet-attached serial board replacement
• Industry-leading Security Framework (adherence to security policies using pre-set and custom security profiles)
• Centralized administration (using the AlterPath Manager)
• High availability (dual power supply and Ethernet failover)
• Secure in-band and out-of-band network remote management
• Rock-solid stability (Linux Inside and NEBS Level 3 Certified)
• Power management (Integrated multi-outlet power control)
• Rack space savings (1U form factor)
• Improved network monitoring
• IPMI power management
• Windows Server 2003 EMS support
• Flexibility to support existing and future interface types (PC Card slots support)

Cyclades AlterPath ATP0010 Specifications

Mechanical		Dimensions		ACS 4, 8, 16, 32, 48 17 x 8.5 x 1.75 in (43.18 x 21.59 x 4.45 cm)
		Weight		Single Power: 6.4 lb (2.9 kg) Dual Power:  6.7 lb (3.04 kg)
Environmental		Operating Temp		For ACS4, 8, 16, 32, 48: 50°F to 112°F (10°C to 44°C) For ACS1: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
		Humidity		5% to 90% noncondensing
		Storage Temp		-40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C)
Power		Operating Voltage & Power Supply		Internal 100-240VAC, 50/60 Hz† Optional -48 VDC power supply Optional dual entry, redundant AC and DC power supplies
Supported Hardware		CPU		MPC855T (PowerPC dual CPU)
		Memory		128 MB DIMM SDRAM/128 MB compact flash 256 MB DIMM SDRAM/128 MB compact flash (ACS48)
		PC Card Slots		Modems (V.92 and ISDN), Secondary Ethernet, fast Ethernet (fiber optic), wireless LAN (GPRS, GSM and CDMA), compact flash and IDE drive
		Interfaces		1 Ethernet 10/100BT on RJ45 1 RS-232 console on RJ45 RS-232 serial ports on RJ45
Standards		Certifications		FCC Part 15, A EN55022, A (CE) EN55024 NEBS Level 3† UL/cUL TUV/GS Japan VCCI V3/2003.4 BSMI CB Scheme (IEC 60950) MIC S-Mark ICES-03 C-Tick Solaris Ready *Varies by ACS model. †Only ACS16 and ACS32 DC (single and dual power supply) models.