InterWorld Electronics has released CMS-32—a 32-port Console/AUX Management Switch. The switch provides secure, in-band or out-of- band access to RS-232 ports on UNIX servers, routers and any other network elements which have a serial console or craft port.
System administrators can access serial maintenance ports over the network via Telnet connection and simple menu-driven commands, or through a discrete TCP port connection mapped directly to one of the CMS-32 serial outputs. The CMS-32 can also send buffered console messages via Syslog, as well as alert via SNMP when incoming console messages are captured.
The CMS-32 is for allowing administrators to buffer console data collected during non-connect periods, and/or to access console ports through out-of-band connections, such as dial-up modems or local terminals.
Each port can be individually accessed by number, name or group via standard Telnet sessions. The CMS also allows direct connections through discrete TCP port assignments, mapped directly to a specified serial port. Ports can be individually configured using simple menu driven commands for password, data rate, parity, flow control, and many other operating parameters.
The full matrix capability of the CMS allows any port to connect to any other port on the switch. Ports can also be connected or disconnected by a third party with supervisor rights. For example, systems managers can swap various RS232 devices between ports at a remote location. Configuration and Status screens display realtime port statistics and activity for one or all ports.
|
