The Cyclades OnSite branch office manager provides both remote sites and branch offices with a compact, cost-effective solution for managing IT assets. Unlike competitive offerings, Cyclades OnSite appliance has been designed specifically for co-located remote KVM and console asset management. It may be used to access up to 16 traditional or headless servers, networking devices, infrastructure components, or practically any other device with a serial console or KVM port. Cyclades OnSite branch office appliance may be used in a stand-alone fashion or as part of our fully integrated out-of-band management solution. In a single package, it combines the best of Cyclades KVM over IP switches and console server technologies with features specific to remote administration.
Cyclades OnSite Features:- Powerful - Leverages embedded Linux technology
- Flexible - Offers a variety of configurations and remote access paths
- Secure - Supports SSL/SSH, modem dial back and server-based authentication schemes (e.g., LDAP, Kerberos)
- Efficient - Integrates disparate management functions
- Cost-Effective - Eliminates KVM-to-serial adapters and external power supplies
- Simple to Deploy - Includes configuration wizards and DHCP support
- Part of Cyclades Fully Integrated Solution - Integrates with Cyclades out-of-band management products
Access through built-in telephone modem, Ethernet connection or 2 PCMCIA slots that accepts additional interfaces (wireless, fiber, CDMA, GSM) Advanced security with multiple means of authentication and encryption Restricted user access and information Easy configuration of and access to IT assets through Web page (http, https), command line and on-screen display user interfaces Logs of user activity, software and configuration changes, alarms and server performance Collaboration with two users viewing KVM-managed devices simultaneously Quick install by wall mount, desk mount or rack mount
Cyclades AlterPath OnSite Backside
The KVM interface of Cyclades OnSite appliance utilizes high performance KVM over IP technology; its console management features include native support for Microsoft Windows 2003 EMS protocol, data buffering, event notifications, and direct access to any console ports. Utilizing a standard Web browser interface, Cyclades OnSite appliance does not require special client software. The OnSite's KVM over IP features enable complete secured control for graphical environments such as Microsoft Windows platforms (including the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 platform). The console management features include the ability to control UNIX-based, Linux-based, Solaris and IBM AIX servers as well as the newly introduced EMS protocols in Microsoft Windows Server 2003. Together the KVM over IP and console management features improve monitoring capabilities, allowing faster problem resolution and increased network uptime.
Cyclades AlterPath OnSite Applications:
- Easily access, diagnose, and restore IT assets
- Receive proactive notifications of problems, and manage them before they become crises
- Perform virtual administration over UNIX-, Linux-, AIX-, Solaris-based operating systems, and Windows platforms and network infrastructure components
Cyclades AlterPath OnSite Benefits: - Eliminate site visits to revive IT assets or to install software updates
- Reduce MTTR significantly and increase asset and personnel productivity
- Achieve console or BIOS-level control over any IT device with a serial console or KVM port
- Eliminate separate KVM- or console-specific management platforms
- Seamlessly manage KVM switches, console servers, power outlets, and Cyclades OnSite appliance from a single platform with the AlterPath Manager
Cyclades AlterPath OnSite Details: - Operating System: Linux
- Accessibility: In-Band (Ethernet) and Out-of-band (Dial-up modem) support PCMCIA support allows for alternative access interfaces, such as GSM modem, CDMA, V.90 modem, ISDN and wireless Ethernet
- Security: SSH v1 and v2, Local, RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, NIS, NTLM, Active Directory and Kerberos Authentication, Token-based strong authentication (SecurID), Local backup user authentication support
PAP/CHAP authentication (for dial-up lines), Dial back support, IP Packet and Security Filtering, User Access Lists per port, System Event Syslog
IPSec support - Console Management: Sun break-safe (Solaris Ready Certified), Break Over SSH support, Windows Server 2003 EMS Support, Off-line data buffering - Local or Remote (NFS/Syslog), Timestamp 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) - Port Access: Directly by TCP port, IP address or server name, Telnet/SSH with menu, HTTP/HTTPS
- System Management: Configuration wizard for first time users, Command Line Interface (Linux Shell), Web Management Interface (HTTP/HTTPS), On-screen display for local configuration, SNMP
Optional integrated power management with the AlterPath PM - System Management via KVM: Simultaneous access on the same port (local and 1 remote or 2 remotes with ONS 882), Support for VGA resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 @ 60HZ, CAT5-based KVM terminators for PS/2, PC USB, and Sun USB keyboard and mouse interfaces
- Cabling: CAT5 compatible KVM adapters for simpler cabling (sold separately), Standard RS-232 serial cabling to console ports
- Upgrades: Upgrades available on FTP site, no charge
Flash upgradeable, TFTP support for network boot - Customization: Cyclades Development Kit (CDK) available for custom applications
- 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 - Reduce operational costs stemming from maintenance and administration of remote IT assets
- Increase IT personnel productivity
- Decrease site visits and corresponding costs
- Secure and consolidate remote access and control of all IT assets through a single appliance
Cyclades AlterPath Onsite ATP7882 Specifications |
