• 24/7 data centers
  
  • The Serial Console Server enables staffed data centers to move people out of computer rooms while still maintaining server accessibility. Technicians can access servers or devices from their local work station through a LAN/WAN connection.
    
• Staffed remote sites
  
  • The Serial Console Server provides users with access to local console functions over their LAN or WAN. Remote users can access servers or devices and perform actions as if they are standing at a local console.
    
• Heterogeneous environments
  
  • The Serial Console Server connects to any type of server or serially managed device that has a standard DB9 or DB25 serial connection.

• Easy access to multiple serial managed devices and headless servers
  
• Want to move people out of the computer rooms due to cold temperatures and noise, but still need access
  
• Require increased density of devices per switch
  
• Somewhat price sensitive to cost per port
  
• Multi-platform management from one console (Microsoft® Windows, Linux, UNIX®, Serial Devices (etc)
  
• Non-intrusive control and management of servers and devices. HP Serial Console Servers are "out-of-band," allowing activity to be viewed on multiple systems without interfering in any way

• High performance serial console. From outside the data center, IT administrators can manage servers and devices from a centralized console as if standing in front of them.
  
• Non-blocking architecture supports simultaneous connections to all serial ports.
  
• 1U space saving design. Up to two 16 Port Serial Console Switches or one 48 Port Serial Console Switch in a single U of rack space. Compatible with third party Telnet and SSHV2 clients and ready to install in your current environment.
  
• Improved cable management. Standard CAT5 UTP network cables can be field terminated to custom lengths eliminating heavy cables often found in the back of racks and improves airflow.
  
• Multi-level authentication through local security database or RADIUS
  
• Extensive command set to easily configure, control, and display information about the Serial Console Servers' operating environments.
  
• Port buffer holds the most recent 64KB of online and offline serial data and can be configured to write port data to a NFS server.
  
• Console port allows direct connection to the Serial Console Server for local access and configuration.
  
• 16-Port Serial Console switch connects at 10 or 100 Mbps to LAN.
  
• 48-Port Serial Console Server connect at 10, 100 Mbps to LAN.
  
• Redundant fans on 48 Port Serial Console Server.

HP Care Pack services provide a range of life cycle support options that let you choose the service levels that meet your business requirements, from basic to mission-critical.

NOTE: Limited warranty is 3 year parts only

A full range of HP Care Pack hardware and software services are available including:

• Installation and start up
  
• Education courses
  
• Extended onsite hardware coverage hours from same business day 13 hours, 5 day to 24 hours, 7 days call window with options including 4-hour response or 6-hour Call To Repair
  
• Comprehensive range of software technical support for Microsoft, Linux, ProLiant Essentials and VMware-based IT solutions helping to deliver high level of application availability. Response times range from 30 mins for critical problems to 2 hours.
  
• System Management, Performance Services and Mission Critical Support Solution
  

HP Care Pack Services include HP branded hardware options qualified for the server, purchased at the same time or afterwards, internal to the enclosure, as well as 22" and smaller external monitors and tower UPS options up to 3KVA. 22" and smaller external monitors will be covered at the same service level and coverage period as the server. For servers or storage systems installed within a rack, service also covers all HP qualified rack options installed within the same rack.

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