Black Box 1108 Console Server Server User Manual


 
03/03/2010
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Item Code
Value Line Console Servers
8-Port
LES1108A
16-Port
LES1116A
48-Port
LES1148A
Tech SpecS
Compliance — FCC Part 15 A, UL
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1950, TUV, C-Tick, RoHS
CPU Processor — 166 MHz ARM (Micrel KS8695P)
LAN Console Port Management — Secure SSH tunneling (TCP/UDP); Secure
Remote Desktop access to Windows
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XP
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/2003; Secure VNC access to Sun,
Windows, Linux computers; secure HTTP(S) access to browser-controlled
appliances; Native IPMI 1.5/2.0 (RMCP/RMCP+) support for BMC and service
processor access and control; Secure SOL to BIOS, EMS, ACS data; service
processor access (IPMI, ILO, LOM); access to KVM built in to service
processors (DRAC, RSA); secure Telnet access; limit user access by LAN
device and SDT service for device; embedded DHCP server
Memory — LES1108A: 16 MB SDRAM, 8 MB embedded flash;
LES1116A, LES1148A: 64 MB SDRAM, 16 MB embedded flash
Network Protocols —
NTP, TCP/IP, UDP/IP; Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, PPP, RS-232
Operating System — Linux with source code access (custom development kit
included); PC compatible
Security and Authentication — Secure Shell (SSH-2, SSH-3); TACACS+,
RADIUS, LDAP, PAP/CHAP (dialup); dial-back support; local authentication;
system event syslog; SSH port and IP forwarding support; IP packet filtering
Serial Console Port Management — SSH tunneled serial bridging; Windows
2003 Server ACS and EMS support; Sun/Solaris
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ready (no inadvertent
breaks); Break over SSH support; port triggers with SMNP and e-mail alerts;
off-line data logging (Syslog, NFS, CIFS); on-line data buffering and logging;
access by TCP port; Telnet/unauthenticated Telnet SSH/Raw TCP connect;
RFC 2217 port redirection; Windows Remote Desktop or VNC over serial
support; per serial port user access lists
CE Approval — Yes
Connectors — Serial: LES1108A: (8) RJ-45 (RS-232);
LES1116A: (16) RJ-45 (RS-232);
LES1148A: (48) RJ-45 (RS-232);
Local console and modem serial port: (1) DB9 F (RS-232);
Network: (1) RJ-45 (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)
Operating Environment — Temperature: 41 to 122º F (5 to 50º C);
Humidity: 5 to 90%, noncondensing
Power — LES1116A, LES1148A: 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz, internal AC;
LES1108A: 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz, external DC;
Consumption: All: Less than 20 W
Size — LES1108A: 1.2"H x 8.2"W x 4.9"D (3 x 20.8 x 12.4 cm);
LES1116A, LES1148A: 1.75"H (1U) x 17"W x 8.5"D (4.4 x 43.1 x 22 cm)
Weight — LES1108A: 3.7 lb. (1.7 kg);
LES1116A, LES1148A: 8.5 lb. (3.9 kg)
What’s included
LES1108A:
(2) CAT5 cables
(1) DB9 F–RJ-45S
straight connector
(1) DB9 F–RJ-45S
crossover connector
5-VDC, 2-A power supply
with IEC socket and
AC power cable
Rackmount kit
Quick Start Guide and
user manual on CD-ROM
LES1116A and LES1148A:
(2) CAT5 cables
(1) DB9 F–RJ-45S
straight connector
(1) DB9 F–RJ-45S
crossover connector
IEC AC power cord
Rackmount kit
Quick Start Guide and
user manual on CD-ROM
Types of users supported
Value Line Console Servers support two classes of users:
• Administrative users, who are authorized to configure and
control the console server, and to access and control all the
connected devices. An administrator can access and control the
console server using the config utility, the Linux command line,
or the browser-based management console. By default, the
administrator has access to all services and ports to control all
serial connected devices and network-connected devices (hosts).
•Membersoftheusers group, who are only authorized to
perform specified controls on specific connected devices. When
authorized, they can access serial or network devices and control
these devices using the specified services, for example, Telnet,
HTTPS, RDP, IPMI, Serial over LAN (SoL), power control. An
authorized user also has a limited view of the management
console and can only access authorized configured devices
and review port logs.
Supports GNU bash shell script.
Some products in today’s market use proprietary protocols for
communications. In contrast, Value Line Console Servers give you access
to the Linux core, including bash. This makes them ideal for industrial
control applications where you need to remotely manage proprietary
equipment with custom protocols.
Through the Linux kernel, you can write custom scripts that can run
manually or automatically. This way, you proactively create self-healing
solutions for cycling power on a router or switch on PING failure.
You can write custom scripts so they run each time a particular alert
triggers. For example, you can set it up to power cycle on a managed
device when a specific alert event occurs or to send multiple notification
e-mails when an alert triggers.
MORE APPLICATIONS
In branch offices, use Value Line Console Servers to:
» Simplify the control of distributed office server
rooms or wiring closets containing servers, UPSs,
PDUs, and network devices.
» Set up a centralized in-band and out-of-band
management gateway for local and remote serial
port management—especially for satellite offices
with little or no IT staff on-site.
» Ensure maximum system uptime for sales offices,
the customer-facing points crucial to the bottom
line of many business enterprises.
» Give off-site techs 24/7 access to integrated small
business server applications, those that branch
offices often depend on for e-mail, printing, file
storage, Web access, and more.
In smaller service provider applications, use them to:
» Better serve the IT needs of clients in different
offices by keeping servers and equipment up and
running on a continuous basis.
» Support new services while at the same time
reducing the need for on-site service calls and
increasing profitability.
» Avoid the need for numerous high-priced
management devices (dedicated power switch
controllers, service processor management units,
KVMoIP switches, etc.) at the client site.
» Proactively diagnose client-side equipment
problems, setting up notification alarms and alerts
to notify you of pending IT disasters.
LES1108A
Need more redundancy, accessibility, and storage?
See our Advanced Console Servers (LES1208A/1216A/1248A), offering:
•Dual10/100Ethernetports
•DualACpowersupplies
•Abuilt-InV.92modem
•2GBofUSBflashmemory
•”Rolled”styleportsforeasy
connections to Cisco
®
devices